Celebrate Lunar New Year and ‘Early Earth Day’ Events Today

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Published: February 11, 2026 9:05 AM ET

Celebrate Lunar New Year and ‘Early Earth Day’ Events Today

In Naples, Le Colonial is set to celebrate the Lunar New Year on February 17 with a special dining menu. This French-Vietnamese restaurant, located at 457 Fifth Avenue South, will offer a variety of unique dishes in honor of this significant Vietnamese holiday.

Special Lunar New Year Menu

Le Colonial will serve five exclusive dinner specials for the occasion, featuring two small plates, two large plates, and a dessert.

Small Plates:
- Bahn Khot Vit, Mini Rice Crepes – $22
- Shumai Truffle, Black Truffle Dumplings – $24
Large Plates:
- Thit Kho Trung, Braised Pork Belly – $38
- Ca Bon Chien Gion, Whole Flounder/Fluke – $72
Dessert: Lunar Fortune – $15

Guests can enjoy dinner from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM on Lunar New Year. For more details or to make reservations, call 239-372-9700 or visit El-Balad.

Celebrate Early Earth Day at Wonder Gardens

On April 18, Wonder Gardens will host an Early Earth Day event from 10 AM to 1 PM. This family-friendly celebration will include various educational activities and games for children.

Activities Include:
- Animal meet and greets
- Arts and crafts
- Face painting
- Photo opportunities

The event will also feature a market with local vendors showcasing unique products. Neil Anderson, CEO of Wonder Gardens, expressed excitement about the event, emphasizing the importance of environmental education and sustainability.

Regular admission is required, but no advance registration is necessary. For more information, visit El-Balad.

Support for Local Charities

Sunshine Ace Hardware recently surpassed $500,000 in cumulative donations for the Children’s Miracle Network. Their Holiday Round Up campaign raised $56,489 between November 1 and December 24. Customers contributed by rounding up their purchases or donating specific amounts at checkout.

“Our community’s generosity continually supports vital pediatric health care and youth programs,” said Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware.

Upcoming Birding Tour

The 24th Annual Burrowing Owl Festival will take place on February 28. It includes a Southwest Florida Birding Specialty Tour, guided by local experts, from 7 AM to 11 AM, at Rotary Park, Cape Coral.