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CHALLENGER DISASTER 29 YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
 
REMEMBER OUR                 HEROES!

RIP & GOD BLESS.
 
More details: Link.
CITY STUFF!!
Monday, February 2, 5:30 PM.  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING.   Agenda.    
Email comments to: council@marcocitycouncil.com





MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

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

VIETNAM TRAVELING WALL COMING BACK TO MARCO!
Marco Island is one of only 15 cities-the Traveling Wall will visit in 2015!
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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, 361 names have been added and  presently there are 58,300 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:
 THE IMITATION GAME, WILD, THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL,  MORTDICAI & SNIPER.         
 
      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.)  A closed mouth gathers no foot.   2.) A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.  3.) Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot. 

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.
FOR SALE!! GREAT DEAL!!!
           WHAT A DEAL!!!!

      26' SEARAY SUNDANCER
Great condition. Many extras ----540 hours
   
       ONLY $16,000.----- Call (440) 478-8864

SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
 
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!
1. REPEAT:  Isles of Capri, 28th all-island yard sale this weekend.   Link.
2. Council OKs special assessments on vacant lots, approved Mackle Park Expansion & more.  Link.
3. MI Yacht Club's ushers in new leadership.  Link. 
4. Hideaway Beach hopes to dredge nearshore borrow area.  Link.
5. MI Civilian police academy graduates 11.  Link.
6. Door slammed on Medicaid expansion, FL lawmaker says.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. Auschwitz Concentration Camp Survivors Mark Anniversary.  Link.
2. Seven out of 10 families are facing financial strain. Link. 
3. California officials call e-cigarettes a health threat.  Link.
4. 10 highest-rated Super Bowl commercials in Ad Meter history.  Link.
5. Part of Easter Island mystery solved.  Link.
 
GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALES!!!
Garage Sale Gif
1. Friday & Saturday, 9AM-5PM. 261 N BARFIELD DR.  Super large sale! New and used furniture! Children items.  Map.

2. Friday & Saturday, 8am--??  171 CLYBURN ST. Weights & bench, household, etc.  Map.   


3. Saturday, 8AM-1PM.  FLEA MARKET at the MI Academy, 2255 San Marco Rd. Proceeds benefit Relay for Life.  Map.  

4. Saturday, 9-NOON.  192 W.FLAMINGO CIRCLE. Moving!   Household, silk plants, vases, mini pool table, bikes, pool toys, etc.  Map.

5. Saturday, 8AM-2PM. 811 APPLE Ct . Multi Family Sale. Cabinets, chairs, stools, craft items and household items, books, etc.  Map.

         
                  THE BIG ONE!!!
6. Saturday, January 31,  dawn till???  28TH ANNUAL ISLAND YARD SALE in ISLES OF CAPRI!!   Link.  Map.
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JANUARY 2015  HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
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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.
 

2. January 23, 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.

 

3. February 2 & 3rd, Monday & Tuesday, 6:30PM.  AUDITIONS for ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Centennial Bank, 615 Elkcam Circle (second floor).  Flyer.  

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4. January 31, Saturday,  dawn till???  28TH ANNUAL ISLAND YARD SALE in ISLES OF CAPRI.  Link.

5. January 31, Saturday, 11AM-dark.   SMALLWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL.  Everglades Rod & Gun Club. Flyer. 

6. January 31, Saturday, 8AM-1PM.  FLEA MARKET at the Marco Island Academy, 2255 San Marco Rd.

 
       Map.

All proceeds to benefit Relay For Life 


7. January 31, Saturday, 11AM-1PM.   3RD SOUPER BOWL MARCO.  Mackle Park.  Purchase beautiful ceramic bowls hand-painted by MI students. Bowls only $10 and fill with delicious soups.  Flyer.

8. January 31, Saturday, 7-9PM.  MI FLORIDAS GULF PLAYGROUND.  Eight of the island's top authors,   writers and photographers collaborated with the Author Michael Coleman for this great book on Marco's History.  The entire team will be autographing books for Marcoite's.  FREE!  Flyer. 

 

                CELEBRATING MARCO'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!

 

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!

1. February 1 thru 24th.  BALD EAGLE & WILDLIFE ART EXHIBIT. MI Center for the Arts. 

 
 

1010 Winterberry DR.  Reception, February 10, 5:30-7PM.  Flyer.
 

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1a. February 1, Sunday, 2PM.  WINTER CONCERT.  Mackle Park.  FREE.  Bring your blankets & chairs,   Band 7

 

refreshments available for sale.

 

 

2. February, 2. Monday, 9AM.  CHESS for ALL AGES,  Marco Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. 

 
3. February 2, Monday, 1:30-3PM.   POINT ... COUNTERPOINT.   Point-Counterpoint is in its fifth year and series is back on Marco Island for four sessions this year. What is it all about?  This popular discussion format is based upon a stimulating, but respectful exchange of ideas.  Flyer.

4. February 2, Monday, 7PM.  BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.     
Winterberry Dr. Free
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
             hot-dogs & more! 
    
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

5. February 2 & 3rd, Monday & Tuesday, 6:30PM.  AUDITIONS for ARSENIC AND OLD LACE at Centennial Bank, 615 Elkcam Circle (second floor).  Flyer.   


6. February 3, Tuesday, 10AM.   '"ART FLICKS": ANNIE LIEBOVITZ-LIFE THROUGH A LENS".  The theme is Wine, Women & Song and is sponsored by the MI Center for the Arts.  FREE.  Marco Movies, 599 S. Collier Blvd.  Flyer.

7. February 3 Tuesday, TROPICAL TRENDS FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON.  Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of MI.  Fashions for Men & Women. Hideaway Beach Club.   Flyer. 

7a. February 3, Tuesday 1PM. BINGO at the GREATER MI FAMILY YMCA through March, 

 

doors open at noon, games begin at 1 p.m., free light refreshments for all ages. Call 394-9622.


8. February 3,  Tuesday, 4PM.  Authors of GOOD CATCH: RECIPES AND STORIES CELEBRATING THE BEST OF FLORIDA's WATERS, Pam Brandon, Katie Farmand &  Heather McPherson cooking demonstration and signing books at Sunshine Booksellers  "An invaluable source for seafood lovers everywhere, leaving you hungry to bring these inspired dishes into your own kitchen."- Emeril Lagasse
677 S. Collier Blvd.  More details: Link.

9. February 3, Tuesday, 7PM.  THE ORIGIN OF THE HIGH, ELLIPTICAL SAND RIM AROUND BARFIELD BAY presented by Dr. Ron Echols and sponsored by the MI Historical Society.  Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.


10. February 4, Wednesday, 5:30-7PM.   CAXAMBAS REPUBLICAN CLUB of SW FLORIDA. Topic:
  rep elephant Common Core with Guest Speakers;  Ms. Erika Donalds, CC School Board and Ms. Jane Watt, MIA Chairperson.  United Church of Marco, 320 N. Barfield. Dr.  EVERYONE INVITED.   Flyer.                                

11. February 4, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

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

13. February 4, Wednesday, 6-8:30PM.  COMMUNITY FORUM: FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING. 

   

Exhibit Booths- Speaker Presentations-Door Prizes-Handouts.  City Council Chambers & Lobby Area.  More details: Flyer.


 

14. February 5, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.


15. February 5, 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.

16. 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. 

17. February 8,  Sunday, 3:30PM.  FRANK VOLTZ IN CONCERT  
presented by the San Marco Youth
 

Group.  San Marco Parrish Center.  EVERYONE INVITED!   Flyer.



17a. February 8, Sunday 4PM.   JIMMY STOWE & THE STOWAWAYS.  MI Residents Beach.  

 
  

MI Residents Beach-Members only, bring your ID.

 


18. February, 9. Monday, 9AM.  CHESS for ALL AGES,  Marco Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. 

 

19. February 9, Monday, 7PM.  BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.      
Winterberry Dr. 
 
   Free   hot-dogs & more! 
    Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

20. February 10, Tuesday, 5-7PM.   "BUT YOU DON'T LOOK LIKE ME" a new children's book by author and educator Dolores Burton. Book signing at the MI Center for the Arts.  Flyer.

21. February 10, Tuesday, 5:30-7PM.   RECEPTION: BALD EAGLE & WILDLIFE ART EXHIBIT.  
 
MI Center for the Arts. 1010 Winterberry DR.    Flyer.

 

22. February 11, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

23. February 12, Thursday, 9AM-2PM.  
ST MARKS ANNUAL FLEA MARKET.  N. Collier Blvd.

24. February 12, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.


25. February 12, Thursday, 8:15AM.  
MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT-THE BARBARA P KATZ.  

JCMI, 991 Winterberry DR. 
 EVERYONE INVITED.  All the details: Flyer.




26. February, 13, 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.

27. February 13, Friday, 6:30PM. K OF C  COMEDY NIGHT.  Tom Walkoe Show. Surf & Turf Dinner. San Marco Parish Hall.  Flyer.

  

28. 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.   

29. February 15, Sunday, 9AM-3PM.  MARCO ISLAND CAR SHOW sponsored by the 
 

  Kiwanis Club of Marco.  Marco Healthcare Center.  Entertainment, food, cars & cheerleaders!  BEST CAR SHOW IN FL. Come out and support the kids!!   Flyer.


 

30.  February 15 & 16, Sunday & Monday, 2 & 7PM.  MEET THE PRESIDENT'S WIVES.  MI Historical Society, Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.
 

31. February 15, Sunday, 6PM.  MASQUERADE BALL sponsored by the MI Center  for the Arts.  An   Evening of Fantasy, Intrigue, and Magic.  Dancing, Silent and Live Auction.  Guests Receive a Mask as a Party Favor, or Wear Your Own --Black Tie Optional.  For Information or Tickets, contact: Center for the Arts:  239/394-4221  or  allison@marcoislandart.org  Tickets can also be purchased on-line at :   

 www.marcoislandart.org/masquerade   ALL proceeds Benefit MI Center for the  Arts.  

   More details: Link.                 (Silent auction includes a Dan Marino signed Jersey & lots more.)

32. February, 16. Monday, 9AM.  CHESS for ALL AGES,  Marco Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. 


 

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


 

34. February 16, Monday, 9AM.  AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN WOMEN guest Speaker is

 Ms. Jennifer Tisthammer, recipient of a AAUW Achievement Grant about the importance of the award.  More info:  Flyer.


 
  
 
35. February 17, Tuesday, 6PM.  FAZIOLI PIANO CONCERT next "In The Round"    
    at Iberia Bank, Bald Eagle Dr.
Pianist Milana Strezeva  and a surprise artist.  See Milana's website Click here.   



 

36. February 18, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 
37. February 19, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.


38. February 19, 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.

39. February, 23. Monday, 9AM.  CHESS for ALL AGES,  Marco Lutheran Church. Everyone welcome. 


 

40. February 23, Monday, 7PM.  
BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.  Free!  Winterberry Dr.
   
 
 
 
 
Free  hot-dogs & more! 
    Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!  Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

41. 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.


42. February 24, Tuesday, 11:30.   PEARL JUBILEE FASHION SHOW, Lunch & Silent Auction, honoring 30th Anniversary of NCH Marco Healthcare Center. sponsored by the NCH Marco Healthcare Auxiliary. More details:  Flyer.


43. February 25, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.


44. February 26, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

45. February 26, 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.

46. February 27, Friday, Sat & Sunday,  9AM-6PM.  DISCOVER PINTA & NINA the replicas of Columbus
 
ships.  Archaeology magazine called the ship "the most historically correct Columbus replica  

ever built " and 'a sailing museum'.  Rose Marina.   Flyer.



47. February, Saturday 28, 6PM.  2015 ACS IMAGINATION BALL  presented by BMO Harris Bank at the

  MI Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club and Spa. Silent and Live Auction, Special Sunset Celebration, Dinner, Dancing.  Theme: Break Through... Find a Cure - a wintery atmosphere designed to give us a break from the tropics.  Black Tie optional. Advance tickets and table sponsorships required at acsimaginationball.com or call Sue at 239-642-8800, ext. 3890.   Link.

MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
     

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