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The Marco Island Chamber of Commerce is holding a June after Five networking mixer from 5:30 to 7 p.m., June 18, at the Marriott Crystal Shores hotel on South Collier Blvd. (old Radisson). Come after work and enjoy meeting your fellow Chamber members and business people in a casual, relaxing atmosphere. Admission to the After Five is $5 for Chamber members or the general public and free for President Club members. Refreshments, giveaways and prizes. Remember, the Chamber is celebrating its 31st anniversary.

The Marco Island Chamber of Commerce hopes your stay — short or long — is memorable. Enjoy our crescent beach and island charm. Enjoy the local color at one of the many outdoor chickee bars scattered around the island. Plan a fishing trip with one of our seasoned guides, then take your catch to one of the fine restaurants and they will prepare it for you ... Marco Island style.

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The third annual Fried Green Tomato Luncheon, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 20, will be held at the Immokalee Friendship House, for agencies, donors and friends to meet, greet, network, enjoy Immokalee cuisine and learn about Friendship House.

Every day, hundreds of people in Collier County are living on the streets. Down on their luck, they need a safe and nurturing environment and someone to lend a helping hand. The Immokalee Friendship House strives to help the less fortunate among us, providing shelter to more than 1,000 people and feeding more than 25,000 meals each year. A $10 donation is enough to provide 25 hot nutritious meals.

Each Immokalee Friendship House guest has their needs assessed and receives a shower and hot meals, including a bag lunch to take to work or while job prospecting. In the evening, clothes are washed, chores are done, and social services such as AA meetings, support groups and case management are available. Staff assists with job interviews and readiness, referrals, and finding affordable housing. 602 West Main Street, Immokalee. Information: 657-4090.

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A SummerJazz on The Gulf concert will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., June 21, on the scenic Watkins Lawn overlooking the Gulf of Mexico at the Naples Beach Hotel. Bring your blanket. Food and beverages are available, and coolers are not permitted.

The featured artist is saxophonist Mike MacArthur, a soloist and performer with well-known national acts, and leader of his own band. MacArthur performs a rich diversity of jazz, nu-jazz and funk. He has toured with Maynard Ferguson’s Big Bop Nouveau Band and worked with Jeff Kashiwa, Mary Wilson and The Supremes and Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters.

Beautiful Southwest Florida sunsets and refreshing Gulf breezes provide the perfect backdrop for the smooth sounds of jazz one Saturday evening per month during the concert series. Information: 261-2222.