On March 25, meet two FGCU students who are breaking new ground in the field of journalism. Maryann Batlle and Alex Pena will show their recent projects—taking you inside a homeless shelter in Hollywood, Fla., to the tomato fields of Immokalee, to the drug-ridden streets of Juarez, Mexico, and to earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The work of these inspiring young journalists indicates a promising future for journalism. Lyn Millner, who developed the curriculum for the university’s forthcoming journalism degree, will outline the plans for the new program.

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Cynthia Bercowetz, a member of the Naples Press Club, will be book signing at Gallery One, 1301 Third St., S., Naples, on Sunday, March 14 from 6-8 p.m. Her new books are "Tiger & the Identity Thief", an adventure series for children, and "Scams", featuring Ponzi scams including Charles Ponzi in the 1920's and more recently Bernie Madoff.

Please let Cynthia know if you are attending as space is limited, by RSVP'ing to (239) 455-1694.

Cynthia also will be book signing at Harborside, Ft. Myers at the Lee County Reading Festival, on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

She will be book signing at Barnes & Noble, Naples, from 2 - 4 p.m., Saturday, March 27. 

The ET Brisson Detachment, Marine Corps League of Naples, requests your attendance at the sixth Annual “Honor the Free Press Day”, Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

This year’s honoree is Jim Lehrer, executive editor and anchor of Newshour, Public Broadcast System.

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                                              CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER ISSUES in NYC!

Join us for Happy Hour on Thursday, February 11th, 5:00 PM, with Ralph Engelman Ph.D, as our special guest.  Dr. Engelman is the journalism department chair of Long Island University, as well as author of "Friendlyvision: Fred Friendly and the Rise and Fall of Television Journalism", recently published by Columbia University Press. He is making a special trip to Naples from New York for this exclusive Naples Press Club event.

5 pm to 7 pm, at the Bellasera Hotel, 221 9th Street South, Naples. Both members and non-members are invited to attend.

Cost: Members $10 -- Non-Members $12.

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A Friendly Reminder...
About A Friendly Happy Hour

Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the Bellasera Hotel, 221 9th Street South, Naples - 5 to 7 pm. Cost: $10.

“Friendlyvision” - Fred Friendly & the Rise and fall of Television Journalism” - Cocktails and conversation with author, Ralph Engelman

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Naples' “Field of Dreams” will be addressed on January 26th, when Gary Price of Naples City Council, and the Fifth Avenue Advisors, and David Moulton of ESPN radio will speak at this newsmakers lunch.
 

The question of whether the Chicago Cubs will come to Naples in 2011 for spring training is on the agenda. This hot topic has been tossed around in the news for months, and Price has been extremely instrumental in trying to persuade the Cubs to make Naples their second home. Moulton, a frequent sports writer at the NDN, has past experience as Sports Anchor for ABC 7 and is currently co-host of “Miller and Moulton in the Afternoon”. 

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The Community Foundation of Collier County recently announced a new coffee table book titled "Images of Hope."

It is a photographic essay about Immokalee by world renowned photographer Brynn Bruijn with commentary by press club member Phil Beuth. 

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January 13, 2010 - 12:00pm: Images of Hope Luncheon
The Community Foundation of Collier County recently announced a new coffee table book titled "Images of Hope." It is a photographic essay about Immokalee by world renowned photographer Brynn Bruijn with commentary by press club member Phil Beuth. Both Brynn and Phil will offer a multi-media presentation of their work to the press club on January 13, 2010 in the community room of the Naples Daily News. A special and unique luncheon experience is included for $25. 

January 26, 2010 - 11:30am: A luncheon devoted to America's favorite pastime: Baseball-and the question of whether the  Cubs will be spending springtime in Naples. Panel members include David Moulton, NDN columnist and co-anchor of the daily Sports talk program on ESP Radio. Gary Price, the man behind the proposal to bring the Chicago Cubs here will also speak. Place to be announced.
 
February 11, 2010 - 5:30pm - Happy Hour
Ralph Engelman Ph.D, is the journalism department chair of Long Island University as well as author of "Friendlyvision: Fred Friendly and the Rise and Fall of Television Journalism, " recently published by Columbia University Press. He is making a special trip to Naples from New York for this exclusive Naples Press Club event. Cost & venue to be announced.