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    EyeOnMarco,  Friday, February 20, 2015. 
                       News, Happenings & Opportunities
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CHECK OUT DINO AND MORE MAXINE!!!
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  CHECK OUT NEW DINO & MAXINE BELOW-DEDICATED TO MS VICKI, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE! (will never run out of silly stuff women say & do!)  Just a joke ladies.  Right!
ADDITION!!!  GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALE!!
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DON'T MISS!!  PERHAPS THE BEST GARAGE SALE!!
  Saturday, 7:30-11:30AM. 326 COLONIAL AVE, 7:30 
36" X 60"  butcher block table with 6 spindle chairs,  antique pay phone, lots of high end items.  Map.
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1. Friday & Saturday, 8:30-4:30.  941 MOON CT.  Antiques, Boat stuff, Crystal, Dolls, Glass, Household , Linens.  Map.
2. FRI. & SAT. 8am-1pm.  1173 WHITEHEART COURT. Baby/Kids items, tools, household, lots of misc. stuff.   Map.
3. Saturday, 8:30AM-NOON. 154 BERMUDA ROAD. Everything Must Go. Map.
4. Saturday, 8AM-2PM.  ELKHORN CT. Multifamily Sale.  Clothes,books, jewelry, house hold & more! Map.
5. Saturday & Sunday, 8AM-5PM. 1001 MENDEL AVE.   Furniture, matching Sofa, Foot Stools, Chairs; Bed, Wall Pictures, Coffee Tables, TV Cabinet with TV; Misc items: Lamps, Fans, Saab Convertible, more!  Map.

6. Sunday & Monday, 9AM-?  1250 SHENADOAH CT.  Something for everyone AND lots of children's clothes-almost new.  Map. 

SAILING SOLO!!
 February 22, Sunday, 4PM.  SAILING SOLO:  a new group of active singles (55+) who meet monthly to build relationships, involvement and social contacts in a spiritual nourishing setting.  They meet the 4th Sunday of each month at 4:00 in Marco Lutheran Churche's Great Room.  
           NEW:   EVERYONE INVITED. 
CO'MON. IT'S FUNNY AND CUTE!!!

 

 
















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


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

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

MI COMMUNITY PRAYER BREAKFAST!!
LAST CHANCE!!  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.  OR Call me, Bill (239) 588-0321.
HOLOCAUST BOXCAR AT MARCO MUSEUM THRU FEB 28!!
HOLOCAUST BOXCAR AT MARCO MUSEUM THRU FEB 28
    Red Blink LAST FEW DAYS!!!Story;  Link.   Flyer.

The Boxcar Exhibit, Marco Island Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Drive, Tuesday through Saturday through Feb. 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., call 642-1440. 

   (Photo by: Elaine Michelis, Sun Times)

BILL'S MUSINGS!!
WEEKLY QUOTE: "God who gave us life gave us Liberty. Can the liberties of a nation be secure when we have removed a conviction that these liberties are the gift of God? Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just, that His justice cannot sleep forever." --Thomas Jefferson (1774)
TRIVIA:
This week was the start of the Chinese New Year, also called Spring Festival.  has more than 4,000 years of history.  2015 is the Year of the Goat (aka Sheep)
DILBERT:  Link.
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:
 STILL ALICE, 
FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY, KINGMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE 
& 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.) Consciousness: That annoying time between naps. 2)  I tried sniffing Coke once, but the ice cubes got stuck in my nose.  3.)  If you can read this, I can slam on my brakes and sue you! 
SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
 
 
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!
1. County Commissioner Fiala's Town Hall meeting upbeat.  Link.
2. Marco Island City Council OKs use of artificial turf.  Link.
3. MIYC Winter Regatta Unfurls Sails and Hearts on Valentine's Day. Link.
4. Rose Marina gets go-ahead from MI council on construction staging. Link.
5. LAST CHANCE!! Exploring the Holocaust: Boxcar exhibit.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. US to equip moderate Syrian rebels.  Link.
2. Cholesterol in food not a concern, new report says.  Link.
3. Red Pandas playing in the snow.  Link
.  Really cute!
4. Sign of the times: A dip in middle-class income.  Link.
5. Walmart employees to get raises.  Link.
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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. February 20 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.

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
1. February 20 thru 24th.   BALD EAGLE & WILDLIFE ART EXHIBIT.  
 
MI Center for the Arts. 1010 Winterberry DR.    Flyer.


2. February 20, Friday, 5:30-7PM.  IT'S A HOOT!  Meet author Dr. Delores Burton 
and Illustrator, Jo-Ann Sanborn and have your copy of "But You Don't Look Like Me"  personalized.  ALSO, taste, experience and learn about various Olive Oils with expert Michael Bohn.    Flyer.

 

 

3. February 20, Friday, 6PM.  FREEDOM MEMORIAL, PATRIOTIC FUNDRAISER-Naples, toward completion of the unfinished Memorial in Naples.  Cocktail Reception and Dinner catered by Shula' Steakhouse.  Link.

  

4. February 21, Saturday, 8AM. BEACH CLEAN-UP.  VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!  South beach access-Beach side.  More info call Samantha: (239) 389-3917.

5. February 21, Saturday, 9AM-NOON.  DISCOVER TIGERTAIL 
sponsored by Friends of Tigertail. FREE.  Learn more about Loggerhead Sea Turtles, Shelling, Shore Birds, Local Plants & more. Link.


6. February, 22, Sunday, 10AM-1PM  ANNUAL MISSIONS FAIR hosted by Capri Christian Church 

  on Isles of Capri.   Representatives will be available from many of the missions that CCC supports, to answer any questions about ways to be involved or volunteer in helping the community and the country as a whole.   Everyone can play a part in helping to make the world a better place, no role is too small.  If you are looking for a way to serve your community this may be just the avenue you are looking for.  Everyone is invited!


 

7. February 22, Sunday, 2-4PM. WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.  Veterans Park.  FREE.

7.a February 22, Sunday, 4PM.  SAILING SOLO:  a new group of active singles (55+) who meet monthly to build relationships, involvement and social contacts in a spiritual nourishing setting.  They meet the 4th Sunday of each month at 4:00 in Marco Lutheran Church's Great Room.  
EVERYONE INVITED. 

 

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


 

9. February 23, Monday, 1PM.  
 
PRINCESS GRACE KELLY PORTRAYED BY BONNIE BOZZO.  
  Bonnie will bring to life this legendary actresses from Hollywood's storied past portrays the story of a woman who was quoted as saying, "The idea of my life as a fairy tale is itself a fairy tale   Tickets for this production are $10 and are also available at the Marco Island Historical Museum Gift Shop or by calling Madeline Zorzi at (413) 883-5125 or (239) 285-8726.  Flyer.


10. February 23, Monday, 6PM.  THE INTERVIEW by the Marco Players at the MI Center For The Arts.  A story of Abie Moscowitz, an aging Jewish tailor who is being investigated for wanting to increase his life insurance.  Winterberry Dr.  Details:  Flyer.


 

11. 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.

12. 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.


13. 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.


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


15. February 25, Wednesday, 6:30PM.  THE CASE AGAINST COMMON CORE.  MI Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd.  Speaker is Dr. Duke Pesta. FREE Admission. Flyer.

 

16. February 25, Wednesday, 7PM.  INTERFAITH ADULT EDUCATION SERIES 2015.  St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1101 N. Collier Blvd.  Flyer.
 

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

 

18. 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.

19. February 26, 27 & 28th, 7:30PM.  FRANKENSTEIN: A NEW MUSICAL presented by The Island


Theater Company. Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Museum.  Proceeds for the ITC Kids Program.  

    All the details: Flyer.


20. 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.

 

21. February 27, Friday, sunset.  MOVIE IN THE PARK "THE BOXTROLLS".  FREE  Bring your blankets & chairs, refreshments available to purchase.  Mackle Park.


22. February 28, Saturday.  "POPPY COLLECTION", sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars 
  will be at both  Walgreens, both Publix stores, and Winn Dixie.  ALL proceeds go into our 'service fund' for veterans and their families needs, including special care and hardships.

23. February 28, Saturday. SHAMROCK DINNER DANCE. San Marco Parrish Community Center. 
 
Tickets available in the Parish Office or call Kathleen at (239) 404-6733.

24. February, 28, Saturday, 9AM-1PM.  BEACH AWARENESS
.  South Beach "Under The Big Tent". Displays, Presentations, FREE Admission & Door Prizes.  Presented by the City of MI Beach Advisory Committee.  Flyer.

25. February 28, Saturday, 7:30PM.  NAPLES PHILHARMONIC BRASS QUINTET  at JCMI as part of the 2015 Saul I Stern Cultural Series.  Winterberry Dr.  Flyer.

26. February 28, Saturday, 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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