The Naples Islands Garden Club (NIGC) continued a cherished holiday tradition with its annual Spark of Love Christmas Luncheon, held December 17 at the Virginia Country Club – a longstanding partnership with the Long Beach Fire Department’s Spark of Love Toy Drive. A highlight of the afternoon was the arrival of volunteer firefighters from Long Beach Fire Station 5, with its signature red fire engine to collect the donations. Due to the volume of gifts, a fire department truc

Thank you, thank you one and all for your generous gift giving to the “Spark of Love” toy drive! Your efforts will bring joy to four hundred families in Long Beach. Six hundred dollars was donated by members and gift cards were purchased by a committee who concentrated on ideas for "the tween years" recipients. Thank you to committee members, Julie Taboada, Judy Taylor, Linda Pillsbury and Lynne Misajon.

Virginia Country Club Wednesday, December 14th 2016 What a wonderful way to kick start the holiday season! Virginia County Club sparkled with festive trimmings and spectacular Christmas tree while a solo pianist greeted arriving guests with a rendition of carols. Reservations tipped a record 127 members and guests and the tables over flowed with a magnificent array of their donated gifts for the “Spark of Love” toy drive. It is always a pleasure to have special guests, Will