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Author Appearance at Shabby Cat
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mmy award-winning journalist Cathy Unruh and her formerly feral cat, Lucy Miracle, will celebrate their new
adventure novel, Taming Me: Memoir of a Clever Island Cat, from 2 to 4 p.m., February 2, at the Shabby Cat resale shop, in Naples. Free tea and cookies will be served as Unruh meets attendees and signs copies of the book, which champions her views on the humane treatment of animals.
Narrated by Lucy, the book, published by Naples-based Collage Books, offers an intimate look at the thoughts and emotions of a cat as she struggles to survive in the wild and learns the intricacies of human interaction. Taming Me has received enthusiastic support from animal behavior scientist Jonathan Balcombe, Alley Cat Allies, The Humane Society of the United States and actress Loretta Swit, among others, and was featured in the December issue of Cat Fancy magazine.
Location: 956 Second Ave. N. For more information, call 239-263-6019, email
info@ShabbyCat.com or visit
ShabbyCat.org.
Free Homeopathic Classes in Bonita Springs E
xperience and learn about homeopathic treatments for better health during free monthly classes at Alternative Natural Healthcare (ANH), in Bonita Springs. The next in the series of second-Monday events hosted by Dr. Michelle Brown will take place at 7 p.m., February 11. She will teach attendees ways to use essential oils, including how to cook and prepare healthy drinks with them. The classes are designed to help individuals reduce their toxic load and improve their quality of life by eliminating toxic medi- cines and eating healthier for weight loss and allergy elimination. ANH is a medical spa offering acupuncture, homeopathic and herbal medi- cines, facials, reflexology and massage.
Location: 16517 Vanderbilt Dr., Ste. 3. For more information, call 239-947-6234, email
DrMSBjdap@gmail.com or visit
AlternativeNaturalHealthcare.net. See ad, page 11.
Sassis Clothes Now Available in Showroom
S
assis Organ- ic Clothing, a Naples-based organic cloth- ing design house, is now opening its showroom to shoppers so they can pur- chase its popu- lar, American- made, socially responsible, eco-friendly organic selec- tions. The cloth- ing was previ- ously only available by special order in the showroom that formerly focused on custom-made pieces and sample sales. Current featured styles include lil’ kid outfits for boys and girls, and looks for women that encompass professional, casual and active cloth- ing, as well as convertible garments. Custom services such as design and dying are still available, so hem lengths and colors can be personal- ized. Sassis also offers information on various aspects of sustainable living and classes that support an ecological lifestyle, such as basket weaving and DIY cleaning products.
Bukki Sitter, Sassis owner
Location: 2068 J&C Blvd. For more info, call 239-449-8417 or visit OrganicEffort. com. Fifteen percent discount for those that bring in ad on page 26.
Love Our Park Art Show at Koreshan
T 16 Collier/Lee Counties
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he Koreshan State Historic Site, in Estero, will host its first-ever of- ficial art show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., February 16, where multimedia works by local artists will be showcased in the park’s scenic setting of historic buildings and woodlands. Attendees can enjoy performances by the Michael Simons World Music Band, and food and bev-
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