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MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, MONDAY JANUARY 19,2015
MARTIN LUTHER KING.  
(January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968)

  Biography: Link.  I have a dream speech: Link.

OUOTES: "I have a dream.", "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.", "Life's most persistent question is, What are you doing for others?"

      (Government offices, banks closed.)

CITY STUFF!!
 1. Tuesday, January 20, 5:30PM. REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MTG.
 Agenda includes: Resolution allowing irrigation meters, also, Rental Ordinance and Vacant Lot Utility Assessments.  Link.
2. Tuesday, January 20, 3PM.  CITY COUNCIL / PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE "SPECIAL-CALLED" JOINT WORKSHOP. Agenda includes: Mackle Park and Annual Street\Roadway Resurfacing Program. Link.
MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

COOL & WET--GREAT TIME FOR A MOVIE!!

VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL COMING BACK TO MARCO!
GREAT NEWS: VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL COMING BACK TO MARCO!
February 12 thru 16, will be open 
around the clock 24 Hours.
    "THE WALL THAT HEALS."
 When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1982, 57,939 names were engraved on 140, black, granite panels. Since the dedication, 347 names have been added and  presently there are 58,286 names.
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Volunteers needed: Contact Ray at raymondhrosenberg@gmail.com
HONOR OUR HEROES--NEVER FORGET!!

                               GOD BLESS OUR GREAT COUNTRY!!!

Flag "We live in the land of the free because of the brave!"  Powmia
              Pray for our military and their families!!

                 ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL!

 MARCO MOVIES
Marco Movies NOW PLAYING:
   SNIPER, PADDINGTON, TAKEN 3 and INTO THE WOODS.
        Show 
Times: Link.  Tickets: Link. 

FOOD, BEER, WINE, POPCORN, STEAKS AND LOTS MORE!!!!!  
ALERT  MATINEES ARE BACK!! SHOWS START 2:45PM!  
 THUNDER STORMS, COLD, RAIN ----COME EARLY-BEST SEATS!  
FUNNY ONE LINERS!!

1.) Never underestimate a woman's ability to make anything your fault.   2.) If you think these jokes are hilarious, you should see my life choices.  3.)  Daughter: Mommy, what's it like to have the most awesome daughter in the world ? Mother: I don't know, ask your grandmother. 

MI COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST!!
GET TICKETS NOW!!  MI COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST.  
February 24, Tuesday, 7:30AM.  Guest Speaker: Ben Sledge, Wounded Combat Veteran, Writer, Communicator, Storyteller. Tickets available most MI Houses of Worship, MI Chamber and on-line at www.MarcoIslandPrayerBreakfast.com   More details: Flyer. 
           Order tickets on-line:  Click here.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!
 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY.   Fl State Supervisors of Elections are accepting scholarship applications from Florida residents to award $1,200 scholarships.  For all the details: Click here.
SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
 
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!
BREAKING NEWS: SCHOOL LOCKDOWN, Man reported with gun.  Link. 
   Kudos to MIPD!   View article: Link.
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LTE from Councilor Larry Honig:  "Questions have answers."  Link.
(I attended the meeting and could not agree more! Kudos Councilor Honig.)
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1. TRAVEL ALERT: 951/41 road work to continue til year's end.  Link.
2. Underwater video: New reef in Collier.  Link.
3. MI Council considers new outside law firms.  Link.
4. Local Artists Create for Souper Bowl 2015. Link.
5. Bargain Basket celebrates 40 years of service. Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1.  Fox News, Dish Network reach deal, ending 3-week fight.  Link.
2. ALERT:  Flu Closes Schools, Flusters Hospitals Nationwide.  Link.
3. Darrell Winfield, the real Marlboro Man, dies at 85.  Link.
4. Actor Rod Taylor, star of "The Time Machine," dies at 84.  Link.
5. Oscars 2015 Nominations: The Complete List of Nominees.  Link.
GARAGE,YARD & ESTATE SALES!!
Garage Sale Gif
1. Saturday, 8AM-??   886 PARK AVE, APT 401.  Moving sale- all items must go!   Something for everyone.   Map.  
2. Saturday & Sunday, 8AM-? 523 GOODLAND DR.  A Fishing Guide Moving Sale. Furniture, Fishing items, pictures, etc.
Goodland.  Map.
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WIN A 7 NIGHT CRUISE ON ROYAL CARRIBEAN. Sponsored by the MI Fire Rescue Foundation. 
  Tickets $50 each OR 3 for $100. Only 300 Tickets SOLD. Choose your Dates, Ship and Itinerary.    All the details: Flyer. 

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1. PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA.  Link.
 

1a. January 6, Saturday thru March 21.  PAINTING S.W. FLORIDA HISTORY. A show of Artwork depicting the Life and Times of Pioneers Living in SW Florida during the 1900's.  26 local artists displaying their work. MI Historical Society. Heathwood Dr.  Flyer.

 

 2. January 7-25th.  BECKY'S NEW CAR.  Tickets ($23 or $25) are on sale at TheMarcoPlayers.com or call 239-642-7270.  The Marco Players Theater, located in the Marco Town Center Mall.  Link.

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3. January 16, Friday, 10AM.  ARBOR DAY. Arbor Day is America's National Tree Holiday, 
  set aside to plant ceremonial trees, educate the public and honor the role trees play in our everyday lives.  EVERYONE INVITED! Mackle Park.  Flyer.

 

 

 

 

4. January 17, Saturday, 11:30AM.   WOMEN'S CONFERENCE at Capri Christian Church, Isles of Capri 

The theme of the conference will be "A Woman After Gods Own Heart".    Lynda Randal will be the featured vocalist and speaker.  Lunch will be served.  Tickets may be purchased at the church prior to event or at the door.  $5.00 per ticket.   Questions call the church at 239-642-6233.  

 

5. January 17, Saturday, 9AM-3PM.  2 ND ANNUAL ISLAND AUTOMOTIVE OPEN HOUSE! 

  

Refreshments, entertainment and cars.  COME DRIVE A TESLA!! Flyer.

 

6. January 17, Saturday, 7:30PM.  FLEA BITTEN.  Brilliant comedy.  Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Museum.   Flyer.  


7. January 18, Sunday, 2PM.  THE OUTRAGEOUS SOPHIA TUCKER  

   

the second film of the season by the Jewish Film Festival, JCMI, Winterberry Dr.  EVERYONE INVITED!!  Flyer.




8.   
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY!!!    "I HAVE A DREAM."  Speech: Link.


9. January 19,  Monday, 9AM.  MARYA REPKO, author & publisher presenting "WOMEN OF THE EVERGLADES" sponsored by American Association of University Women (AAUW).  Marco Presbyterian Church. Contact Saundra at (239) 642-7569 or wave34145@gmail.com

 

10. January 19, Monday, 9AM. CHESS for ALL AGES,  Marco Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. 
 
11. January 19, Monday, 7PM.  BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI, Winterberry Dr. Free  
hot-dogs & more! 
Bingoball    
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link .

12. January 19, Monday, 7-8:30PM.  BILLY AND KAREN VAUGHN, parents of slain SEAL Team Six member in Afghanistan wrote the book Betrayed.  Come and hear their story.  MI Historical Museum, Rose Auditorium.  Link.

 

13. January 20, Tuesday, 10AM.  ART FLICKS "SOMM".  The fist of this seasons flicks by the MI Center for the Arts.  FREE. 2015 Theme: Wine, Women & Song".  Marco Movie, 599 S. Collier Blvd.  Flyer.  

 

14. January 20, Tuesday, 7PM.  "BUILDING A DREAM", Working and Loving in Songs of the Great Depression.  Rose History Museum, MI Historical Society.

 Link.

15. January 20, Tuesday, 11:30AM.  LUNCH WITH THE CHIEF.  Come meet Acting Chief Shettino. 

  Guest speaker David Gallo, Retired Secret Service.  Sponsored by the MI Police Foundation.  Hideaway Beach Club. Call Joe Granda 389-2823 or Curt Koon 389-4511 for reservations.                   Flyer. Link.

 


16. January 21, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

17. January 21, Wednesday, 7PM.  WILDLIFE OF THE EVERGLADES with Bob McConville.  MI  Historical Museum, Rose History Auditorium.   Flyer. 

 

18. January 22, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
 

EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

19. January 22, Thursday, 5:30PM.  K of C BINGO. 

San Marco Church Parish Center.  FREE Food, Great Games, Instant winners. Grand Prize of a Coach Bag will be given away every Bingo night.  Flyer.

 

 
20. January 23-25, Fri-Sat & Sun.  31st ANNUAL MULLET FESTIVAL.  Stan's, Goodland.   Flyer
 

21. January 23, Friday, 5-7:30PM.  MI SAIL & POWER SQUADRON is having a 

WINE & HORS DOEUVRES   PARTY. Great food, wine, camaraderie, wine, silent auction, raffle, wine, door prizes and did I mention WINE!  San Marco Parish Hall.  EVERYONE INVITED!!



22. January 24, Saturday, 10AM-2PM.  3RD ANNUAL PIRATE DAY.  Entire family FUN!  MI Historical Museum-ADMISSION FREE!     Flyer. 

23. January 24, Saturday, 6:30-10PM.  WINTER WONDERLAND DINNER DANCE.  San Marco Parish

   

Center. EVERYONE WELCOME!  Raffle, 50\50, Cash Bar. Music: Billy Dean & Dawn.

  Flyer.



24. January 25, Sunday, 11:30AM-4PM.  JEWISH DELI FESTIVAL

Come out and enjoy Bernie's Deli and Bubbie's Bakery specialities.  Eat-in or Take-out.  EVERYONE INVITED.  JCMI, 991 Winterberry Dr.   Flyer.

 

25. January 26, Monday, 9AM.  CHESS for ALL AGES,  Marco Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. 


26. January 26, Monday, 10AM-2PM.  MOBILE MAMMO.  The Radiology Regional Center will be at the
  YMCA bringing Digital Mammography to Marcoite's.   Appointments are recommended and NO prescription is necessary.  Visit www.radiologyregional.com for eligibility guidelines.  Most insurance is accepted. Call (239) 936-4068 for information and to make appointment.

 


27. January 26, Monday, 7PM.  BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI, Winterberry Dr. Free  
hot-dogs & more! 
  Bingoball   
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link .

28. January 28, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

29. January 29, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
  
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.


30. January 29, Thursday, 5:30PM.  K of C BINGO. 

  San Marco Church Parish Center.  FREE Food, Great Games, Instant winners. Grand Prize of a Coach Bag will be given away every Bingo night.  Flyer.

31. January 31, Saturday, 11AM-dark.   SMALLWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL.  Everglades Rod & Gun Club. Flyer. 
FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
1. February 3 Tuesday, TROPICAL TRENDS FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON.  Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of MI.  Fashions for Men & Women. Hideaway Beach Club.   Flyer. 

2. February 4, Wednesday, 1:30PM.  MEET MAE WEST as portrayed by Bonnie Bozzo.  On stage at MI  Historical Museum, Rose History Auditorium.   Flyer. 

3. February 7, Saturday, 8AM-NOON.  TREASURES IN THE TRUNK.  San Marco Catholic Church Parking Lot.  Tables available.   Call Barbara 272-0158 or Mary Cay 394-1016   Flyer. 

4. February 12, Thursday, 9AM-4PM.  
ST MARKS ANNUAL FLEA MARKET.  N. Collier Blvd.

5. February 12-16.   VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL COMING BACK TO MARCO!
Will be open 
around the clock 24 Hours.   
"THE WALL THAT HEALS."   
When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1982, 57,939 names were engraved on 140, black, granite panels. Since the dedication, 347 names have been added and  presently there are 58,286 names.   

6. February 24, Tuesday, 7:30AM.  MI COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST. Guest Speaker: Ben Sledge,
Wounded Combat Veteran, Writer, Communicator, Storyteller.  Tickets available at most MI Houses of Worship, MI Chamber and on-line at www.MarcoIslandPrayerBreakfast.com   More details: Flyer.    
GET TICKETS NOW!!       Order tickets on-line:  Click here.
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