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Nov. 022011

Honored Vintner HRH Prince Robert Of Luxembourg To Host Comparative Vertical Tasting Of Legendary Vintages At 2012 Naples Winter Wine Festival

Sep. 112011

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC VINTNERS TO POUR INTO NAPLES, FLA. FOR THE 2012 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL

Aug. 302011

AMERICA’S CULINARY GENIUSES CONVERGE FOR THE 2012 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL,

Jul. 252011

NCEF’S LUNCH BOXES OF LOVE TAKES BITE OUT OF CHILDHOOD HUNGER WITH HIRING OF FOOD COORDINATOR

Jun. 062011

2012 NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL “BELIEVE IN THE MAGIC” TO TAKE PLACE JAN. 27-29 CHICAGO’S BOB AND JOAN CLIFFORD TO CO-CHAIR

Apr. 282011

GUADALUPE CENTER PLANTS A PIZZA GARDEN AND MORE

Apr. 112011

CHARITABLE GRANTS OF $7.9 MILLION AWARDED TO NONPROFITS BY NAPLES WINTER WINE FESTIVAL FOUNDERS

Mar. 182011

LUNCH BOXES OF LOVE FIGHTS HUNGER

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One of the most important components of a high-qua

One of the most important components of a high-quality early learning environment is a well educated and caring staff with high program standards and an evidence-based curriculum focused on a child’s developmental needs. Your #DollarsMakeADifference through enhancing instruction quality and qualifications of teachers.
#NCEF #NWWF #ItsALLfortheKids #donate #foundation #nonprofit #teacher #earlylearning #teachers #Naplesfl #CCPS #Environment #development

Help us welcome Jane Gray as our new Grants Coordi

Help us welcome Jane Gray as our new Grants Coordinator. In this role, Gray will assist the NCEF Grants Director and Grant Committee by administering all components of grants processing, including structure of grants, regulatory compliance and sharing of information with relevant parties. She also will work with the Grants Director and Strategic Initiative partners to identify ongoing support of NCEF’s Strategic Initiatives.
The Naples Children & Education Foundation’s annual grants and collaborative Strategic Initiatives have impacted over fifty non-profit agencies and the lives of over 275,000 children; Thanks to the tremendous support generated each year by the Naples Winter Wine Festival.
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#NCEF #nwwf #NaplesChildrenEducationFoundation #ItsAllForTheKids #Welcome #MakingADifference #Charity #GivingBack #NonProfit #NPO #greatcause #Education #NaplesFlorida #SWFL #CollierCounty #InThe239 #Grants

#ChefHighlight Sundays! The 22nd Naples Winter Win

#ChefHighlight Sundays! The 22nd Naples Winter Wine Festival’s list of celebrity chefs includes Dean Fearing of Fearing’s Restaurant in Dallas, Texas. Fearing’s Restaurant is home of the “Bold Flavors, No Borders” cuisine of celebrity chef, restaurateur, James Beard Award winner, kitchen designer, country recording artist and best-selling cookbook author Dean Fearing. Dean Fearing’s Elevated American Cuisine is inspired by tastes that show off the flavorful best of every ingredient. Fearing’s has been named “Restaurant of the Year” and “Table of the Year” by Esquire Magazine. The restaurant is currently included on top national lists by Forbes.com, TheDailyMeal.com, Gayot.com and many other influential food media.
Learn more about Chef Dean Fearing here: @fearingsrestaurant
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#Fearingsrestaurant #NCEF #NWWF #CelebrityChef #Chef #Food #cuisine #Napleswinterwinefestival #Wine #Naplesfl

In 2020, Collier County Public Schools reported 4,

In 2020, Collier County Public Schools reported 4,786 students received out of or in-school suspension which according to The Journal of Youth and Adolescence on school suspension, "youth who are suspended are at far greater risk of academic failure, school drop-out and incarceration." To avoid Collier County children falling into these statistics, it is more crucial than ever to ensure those at-risk children have access to affordable early childhood education.
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#NCEF #NWWF #ItsALLfortheKids #foundationfacts #nonprofit #earlylearning #CollierCounty #Naplesfl #education #SWFL #communitysupport #communitylove

#WineWednesday Vintner Feature! The 22nd Naples Wi

#WineWednesday Vintner Feature! The 22nd Naples Winter Wine Festival’s list of participating vintners include Eduardo Chadwick of @vinedochadwick in Santiago, Chile, and Véronique Drouhin-Boss of @maisonjosephdrouhin in Beaune, France. Nearly four decades ago, Eduardo Chadwick, alongside his father, helped revive the family winery in the Aconcagua Valley. Founded in 1870 by their visionary ancestor Don Maximiano Errazuriz, Chadwick saw what others didn’t: that the land in the valley north of Santiago was ideal for a vineyard. Chadwick went on to become a global ambassador of Chilean wine and helped establish the region’s unique and diverse vineyards as world-class appellations. For the last 140 years, Maison Joseph Drouhin has been in the hands of the Drouhin family. Joseph Drouhin has adopted the biological and biodynamic approach. Only natural products are used in the vineyards and all procedures show the utmost respect for the soil, the vine and the environment. With close to 90 different appellations, Joseph Drouhin offers a fascinating array of Burgundy terroirs in all their authenticity and subtle variations. #NWWF #NWWF22 #NCEF #NaplesWinterWineFestival #WineLover #WineTasting #Vineyards #Sommeliers #WineLove #Vintners #WineLovers #wines #chadwickwines

Help us welcome Emily Flack as our new Auction Rel

Help us welcome Emily Flack as our new Auction Relations Coordinator! In this role, she will assist in guest liaison participation for Festival chefs, vintners, donors, sponsors, patrons and others. Emily also will be responsible for coordinating the wine service, volunteers and transportation. Prior to joining NCEF, Emily Flack worked with many of the community NCEF grant-funded agencies and saw the positive impact of the Naples Children & Education Foundation on a daily basis. Her sincere desire to help others will be inspirational as we prepare for the 22nd annual Naples Winter Wine Festival in January 2022. #NCEF #NWWF #WineLove #winefestival #coordinator #auction #NaplesChildrenEducationFoundation #ItsAllForTheKids #community #NonProfit #Education #NaplesFlorida #SWFL #colliercounty

Communities where all children enter kindergarten

Communities where all children enter kindergarten ready to learn are best positioned to thrive in the 21st century. NCEF’s Early Literacy & Learning Model (ELLM), part of the Early Learning Initiative, is designed to close the school readiness gap for at-risk 4-year-old children in Collier County. Through creating a cohesive network of early learning sites, collaboration is fostered to ensure providers increase their knowledge and skills, improving student outcomes. Since its inception, ELLM has impacted 10,000 4-year-olds and continues to bridge the school readiness gap created by poverty.
#NCEF #NWWF #ItsALLfortheKids #foundationfacts #nonprofit #earlylearning #ELLM #colliercounty #SWFL #BlueprintPartner #school #communitysupport #collaboration

#ChefHighlight Sundays! The 22nd Naples Winter Win

#ChefHighlight Sundays! The 22nd Naples Winter Wine Festival’s list of celebrity chefs includes Cassidee Dabney of The Barn at @blackberryfarm in Walland, Tennessee. Housed in a turn of the century bank-style barn located in the center of our Farmstead, The Barn at Blackberry Farm is a James Beard Award-winning restaurant. Dabney's team prepares multi-course menus of their Foothills Cuisine® which is rooted in their Appalachian ingredients from around the region as well as farm products inspired by seasonal, farm-fresh products and produce grown in a garden a short walk away from The Barn. .
#celebritychef #chef #blackberryfarm #nwwf #winefestival #naplesfl #barn #foodlove #cuisine #2022 #produce #sunday #winelove #cheflife #chefsofinstagram #napleswinterwinefestival

Kindergarten readiness is more than just knowing A

Kindergarten readiness is more than just knowing ABCs and 123s. It is about developing the whole child, including what it takes to promote social and emotional growth. Preparing a child for kindergarten goes beyond learning to read, write and compute, but to work well with others, have their curiosity engaged and develop creative problem-solving skills. When children are prepared for kindergarten, they become set on a path to success.
#NCEF #NWWF #ItsALLfortheKids #foundationfacts #nonprofit #closingthegap #kindergarten #earlylearning #education #SWFL #Naplesfl #FloridaEducation #CollierCounty #children #ready

#WineWednesday Vintner Feature! The 22nd Naples Wi

#WineWednesday Vintner Feature! The 22nd Naples Winter Wine Festival’s list of participating vintners include Kelley & Jim Bailey of @knightsbridgewinery in Calistoga, California, and Laura Catena of @catenawines in Mendoza, Argentina. Knights Bridge vineyard is nestled on the pristine west side of Knights Valley, the warmest appellation in Sonoma County. Joining on their quest is a group of talented professionals, all striving together in the pursuit of excellence from sustainable farming methods and small lot wine production to unique tasting experiences. Knights Bridge Winery is guided by a deep respect for nature, a passion for fine wines, and a dedication to family and friends. Each of the Catena Zapata family vineyards is divided into parcels according to their soil composition. These parcels are farmed individually, with an eye on encouraging their most authentic fruit expression. Dr. Laura Catena has been called "the face of Argentine wine" for her active role in studying and promoting the Mendoza wine region and Argentine Malbec. Catena’s life goal is to learn more about high altitude viticulture, the vineyard soil microbiome and wine age ability.
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#NWWF #NWWF22 #NCEF #NaplesWinterWineFestival #WineLover #WineTasting #Vineyards #Sommeliers #WineLove #Vintners #WineLovers #ilovewine #wines #winenight #Winetime #winestagram #catenawines #knightsbridgewinery #winelife

Happy World Teacher's Day to teachers all over the

Happy World Teacher's Day to teachers all over the world, but especially to Collier County’s educators and heroes! Collier County teachers went above and beyond to support students, encourage our community and improve their skills even during the most difficult times. Today we honor your resilience! Take a moment and say THANK YOU to a teacher today. Reflect on the role that educators have played in your life, and to consider ways to continue supporting them and their passion to teach.
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#worldteachersday #worldteacherday #NCEF #NWWF #education #teachers #GM #teachersday #thankyou #naplesfl #colliercounty #educationforall #happyworldteachersday

Today is National Child Health Day! From the food

Today is National Child Health Day! From the food they eat to the words they hear; children deserve support and opportunities to grow as healthy as they can be. NCEF is proud to partner with local non-profits, local colleges, universities and other foundations with the goal of creating long-term solutions. NCEF’s healthcare, oral health and mental health strategic initiatives transform our Collier County community, one issue at a time. On #ChildHealthDay try to go for a walk, play in a park, do some yard work with your kids or add a new activity to your child’s routine to promote healthy habits. Visit the @CollierCares app for services like scheduling a routine checkup, dental checkup or mental health resources. #ItsALLfortheKids #childhealth #childhealthday #health #healthday #childrenhealth