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    EyeOnMarco,  Friday, February 27, 2015. 
                       News, Happenings & Opportunities
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MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

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

CITY STUFF!!
 Monday, March 2, 5:30PM.  CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING.  Council Chambers.  Agenda.
BILLS' MUSINGS!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "[Warn] against the impostures of pretended patriotism." --George Washington
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY: World Trade Center is bombed in 1993.  Link.
DILBERT:  Link.
HOLOCAUST BOXCAR AT MARCO MUSEUM THRU FEB 28!!
HOLOCAUST BOXCAR AT MARCO MUSEUM THRU FEB 28
LAST CHANCE!!!  Story;  Link.   Flyer.
    Red Blink

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)

POLICE CORNER!!
 
FDLE: 
MI SEX OFFENDER LIST:  Link.  Eight (8) sex offenders live in the
 Marco area.  
Two sex offenders show a Naples address and live by Fiddlers Creek.
 
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 
& AMERICAN 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.) Some drink at the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle.  2.) Some people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them.  3.) The colder the x-ray table, the more of your body is required on it.  
JANE WATT, MIA CHAIRPERSON, "WRITES A TELL-ALL!!
  JANE WATT, MIA CHAIRPERSON, WRITES A "TELL-ALL!!"  

  Fighting For Kids!  Jane Watt, resident of Marco Island since 2005 and Chairman of the Marco Island Academy Charter High School, has just released "Fighting For Kids." In the book, Watt tells her story of the years of volunteer effort and countless obstacles she had to overcome to open Marco Island's first high school.
More info: Link.  Purchase: Sunshine Booksellers & Web. Link.
SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
  
SAYS M & M  NOT W W                                  SHE'S PLANNING AHEAD!!!
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!

SNOOK SEASON OPENS March 1 thru April 30.  Anglers may keep one snook per day that is not less than 28 or more than 33 inches total length.

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1. Marriott Crystal Shores Timeshare expansion begins.  Link.
2. Philharmonic returns to Marco for cultural series.  Link.
3. 3 of nation's top yacht clubs in Collier County. Link.
4. DOD recognizes Marco's DAR support of Vietnam veterans.  Link.
5. Frontier adds flights between Fort Myers, Cincinnati.  Link.
6. Center for the Arts Hosts Fine Arts & Crafts Show.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. 'DEATH TO AMERICA', Iran hangs Obama in effigy. Link.
2. The science behind the frozen Niagara Falls.  Link.
3. Maraschino Cherry Tycoon: Cops say Secret Drug Lair.  Link.
4. Fisherman lands monster catfish.  Link.
5. Olive oil may prevent cancer.  Link.
6. 
FCC approves sweeping Internet regulation plan.  Link.
7. Massachusetts Man Shipping Snow. Link.    
                      Capitalism at it's best!
FEATURED ACTIVITY!!
 March 2,5,9,12 & 16.  AMERICA'S BOATING COURSE
 is offered by Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron. On the water training optional. Become a safer and more knowledgeable boater!  For more info or to register contact Ted Reiss, (239) 213-8722 or email justus8032@yahoo.com  DON'T MISS!!!
ABIGAIL WIDYNSKI ADDS AUTHOR TO HER RESUME!!
Another Marco Budding Author.  Islander Abigail Widynski is a Millennial - one of those people who according to the Pew Research Center was born between 1981 and 2000 and authored,
"Making Money the Millennial Way: An Entrepreneurial Approach to Getting Out of College Debt."  Website: Link.

      Congratulations and Kudos Ms. Abigail.

 

Article: MI Sun Times "Solving the Student Debt Crisis."   Link.

GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALES!!
Garage Sale Gif

1. Saturday, 8AM-2PM. 113 & 125 SHORECREST CT.  Household goods, tools, Precious Moments, closet shelving, clothes & more!  Map.

 

2. Saturday & Sunday, 8AM-1PM. 129 CYPRUS ST.   Multiple Houshold items, clothing, (Adult/Child), art work, toys, books Corner Aquarium w/ Stand, tv stand, stools, Denim Chair w/ ottoman, space hearts, and much more. Map.


3. Saturday& Sunday, 9AM-4PM.   206 DAN RIVER CT.   Households, furniture, tools, boating equipment, jewelry. Link.
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2015 SEASON HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
DO WE HAVE A LOT GOING ON OR WHAT!!!
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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. 
          ONLY A FEW TICKETS LEFT!!!
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1. PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA.  Link.
 

2. February 27 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 27 & 28 Friday & Saturday, 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.



6. 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.

 

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


8. 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.

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

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

MARCH HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!
1. March,  Monday's at 1PM & Thursday's at 5PM.  WHOLYFIT AT THE FAMILY CHURCH.  
  WholyFit is an excellent alternative to Yoga, a Christian fitness encouraging gentle body power, a quiet heart and a regenerated spirit.  Co-sponsored by the Marco YMCA & The Family Church.  Classes held at The Family Church: 1450 WInterberry Dr.  All details.  Link.

2. March 1, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

3. March 2,5,9,12 & 16.  AMERICA'S BOATING COURSE is offered by Marco Island Sail and Power   Squadron. On the water training optional. Become a safer and more knowledgeable boater!  For more info or to register contact Ted Reiss, (239) 213-8722 or email justus8032@yahoo.com
       

4. March 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. March 3, Tuesday, 10AM.  "WINE, WOMEN AND SONG"  movie "Bottle Shock" at Marco Movies. Free movies, refreshments and lively discussions.  Flyer.

6. March 3, Tuesday, 7PM.  
DISCOVER STABABA: THE HISTORY OF MOUND KEY
presentation by Theresa Schober, Archaeologist & Cultural Resource Consultant.  Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

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

 


8. March 4, Wednesday, 3:30-7:30PM. 3RD ANNUAL AUTHORFEST, 

  Marco Center for The Arts. Local Authors, Book Sales & Readings. 
     EVERYONE INVITED   
FREE WIne & Cheese. 1010 Winterberry Dr.


 

9. March 4 Wednesday, 5:30-7PM.  DREW STEELE "How The Media Influences Elections, featured   rep elephant speaker at the CAXAMBAS REPUBLICAN CLUB OF SWF MONTHLY MEETING..  United Church of MI, 320 North Barfield Dr. Flyer.   
10. March 4, Wednesday, 7PM.  GIFT FROM THE SEA presented by Anne Morrow Lindbergh's niece, Eiluned Morgan.   Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer. 

11. March 5, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
 
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

12. March 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.

13. March 6, Friday, 11:30AM.  MI FIRE RESCUE FOUNDATION CELEBRATION OF ACHIEVEMENT   ANNUAL LUNCHEON.  RSVP by Wednesday, March 4 at mifirerescuefoundation@aol.com and\or call Ms. Dianna at (239) 331-0908.  Flyer.

 

 

14. March 6,  Friday,  7PM.  INTERNATIONAL ENTERTAINER, JIMMY KEYS, comedian returns to Rose History Auditorium.   Flyer.

15. March 6 & 7,  Friday & Saturday, 10AM-4PM.   ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW hosted by the MI  Center for the Arts.  The Center will also be hosting the Calusa Garden Club's annual event   "The Beautiful B's of Island Living", Beaching - Birding - Boating - Building.  There will be a variety of flowering plants and displays.   1010 Winterberry Drive.

16. March 8, Sunday. "ART--NOT FOR THE BIRDS". A unique Art Auction. Flyer.

17 March 8, Sunday, 12:30-4:30PM.  DR. LUKE, SPECIALIST IN UROLOGY  
open discussion.  Refreshments. FREE.  Mackle Park Community Center. 

18. March 8, Sunday, 2PM.   JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL: "YIDDLE WITH HIS FIDDLE". Yiddish Life Before the Holocaust in Poland.  EVERYONE WELCOME! ENTERTAINING AMUSING & JOYOUS!  JCMI, 991 Winterberry Dr.  Flyer.

19. March 8, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.  "THE NARDI'S BAND", Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.
20. March 8, Sunday.  ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE    aka Marco Ireland Parade.  

21. March 9, Monday, 1:30PM.  POINT ...COUNTERPOINT.   Marco Lutheran Church.  Flyer.

22. March 9, Monday, 7PM.  
ROCK MY WORLD, how the Earth's movement affects migration presented by Bob McConville.   Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

23. March 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.

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

 

25. March 12, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!
 
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.


26. March 12, 13 & 14, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 10AM-4PM.  35th ANNUAL MI SHELL SHOW.  

  Over 150 Exhibits, Beautiful Shell Art & Specimen Shells, Live Shell Tank, Raffle & much more.  United Church of Marco.  320 N. Barfield Dr.  Flyer.

 

 

27. March 12, Thursday,  4PM.  MI, FLORIDA'S GULF PLAYGROUND author Michael Coleman
  talking about his book and autographing copies.  Sunshine Booksellers, 677 S. Collier Blvd. FREE, everyone invited.   

 

 

 

28. March 12, 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.

29. Saturday, March 14, 6:30PM.  ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S & ST. JOE'S DINNER DANCE sponsored by Knights of Columbus Council 6344.  Irish Bands & Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner. San Marco Parish Hall.  Flyer.



30. March 15, Sunday.  SEVENTH ANNUAL MI 5K BRIDGE RUN,  also looking for sponsors.  Flyer.

31. March 15, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

32. March 16, Monday, 7PM.  "DREAMERS & SCHEMERS"   ROSE HISTORY AUDITORIUM.  Flyer.

33. March 16, 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.

34. March 18, Sunday, 5-8PM.  MUTTS & MARTINIS. Pooch Parade, Silent Auction, 50-50 & more.  
At the Esplanade.   Flyer.           Dog 
 

 

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

 

36. March 19, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!

   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

37. March 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.

38. March 20,21 & 22, Friday, Saturday & Sunday,  MI SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL.  

Three days of Food, Music & Fun.Kids FUN Zone, over 60 Arts & Crafts.   Flyer.



39. March 22, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

40. March 23, 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.

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

 

42. March 26, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!

   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

43. March 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.

44. March 1, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

45. March 30, 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.
MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
     

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