2024 National Shakespeare Competition, Naples Branch
The 41st Annual ESU National Shakespeare Competition, Naples Branch will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at the Collier County Library Orange Blossom Auditorium. 
Local high school teachers will be contacted soon. Deadline for participation to be announced.
Contact Jeanine Brakefield at jeaninehb@gmail.com

Champions For Learning
The Education Foundation of Collier County, doing business as Champions For Learning, exists to create life-changing experiences for every student. Working with a vision of a community that is 100% engaged in support of student success, Champions For Learning serves a unique role in bringing the community together to support a culture of learning and innovation.

Grace Place
Grace Place puts faith into actions, providing pathways out of the poverty by educating children and families.

The Immokalee Foundation
Founded in 1991, The Immokalee Foundation and its supporters are empowering children and young adults to change the course of their lives. The Foundation provides educational and career building opportunities that open students' eyes to their personal potential.

Friends of the Library
Member of Friends of the Library, Naples, Florida. Naples Branch holds its Shakespeare Competitions and other speaker events at the Main Branch.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2023—2024 

Wed. November 15, 2023 Our First Event of the Season!
Topic: "Queen Elizabeth II and Her American Presidents"
Guest Speaker: Dr. Alvin S. Felzenberg, Ph.D.
Trinity By The Cove, Parish Hall, Port Royal, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

Wed., December 6, 2023  Annual Christmas Dinner Party
Reception: 5:30 PM, Dinner: 6:00 PM
Hyatt House, Naples (Black tie preferred)

Tues., January 16, 2024 Speaker Event
Topic: "The American Revolution in Florida"
Guest Speaker: Mr. Jacob Winge, ESU Board Member,
Collier County Library Orange Blossom Auditorium, 5:30 - 7:30 PM 

Thu., February 8, 2024 The King's Celebration
Topic: "The Lure of the Grand Tour"
Guest Speaker: Carol Jonson
Kensington Golf & Country Club, 5:30 - 8:30 PM 

Wed., February 17, 2024  Annual Shakespeare Competition
9:00 - 11:30 AM
Collier County Library Orange Blossom Auditorium

Tues. March 12, 2024 Spring Dinner
Topic: "Sulgrave Manor: George Washington's Ancestral Home"
Guest Speaker: Stephen Hague, Ph.D.
Hyatt House, Naples, 5:30 - 9:00 PM (Black tie preferred)

 Tues. April 9, 2024 Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Speakers: TLab Winner 2022 and Shakespeare Winner 2024
Vineyards Country Club, 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM