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    EyeOnMarco,  Tuesday, March 10, 2015. 
                       News, Happenings & Opportunities
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50th ANNIVERSARY OF LANDING IN VIETNAM!! 
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REPEAT: 50th ANNIVERSARY OF LANDING IN VIETNAM.  
3,500 Marines from the 9th U.S. Marine Expeditionary Force went ashore at DaNang, South Vietnam, dispatched on March 8, 1965 and marked the start of the ground war in Vietnam.  Over 58,000 of our HEROES were killed.  Link.       Vietnam War History: Link.
MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
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 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
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RAIN & CLOUDY--GREAT TIME FOR A MOVIE!!

MI CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT!!
LAST CHANCE: MIDDLE SCHOOL OPEN ENROLLMENT UNDERWAY!! 
MI Charter Middle School's open enrollment period for admission for the 2015-16 school year is now underway - through 3 p.m., March 13. Applications to enroll in next year's sixth, seventh and eighth grades can be obtained either at school or anytime by going on the school's website at MICMS.org.  (239) 377-3200.
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 SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, 
STILL ALICE,
 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. Consciousness: That annoying time between naps.  2.)  Better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot.  3.)  Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
  
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!

1. MI Fire Marshall Ray Munyon named Firefighter of the Year.  Link.

2. St. Patrick's Day parade comes early for Marco.  Link.
3. First tie ever in Size Does Matter fishing tourney.  Link.
4. MI Seafood and Music Festival Grows to Three Days.  Link.
5. Marriott, Moose Improvements move through MI Planning Board.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. First look: Apple Watch may be all it is clocked up to be.  Link.
2. Feds have 6.5M Social Security numbers for people 112 years old. Link.
3. Chocolate makers warn that the world is running out of chocolate. Link.
4. France Cracks Down on Planned Obsolescence.  Link.
5. Don't miss these overlooked tax deductions and credits.  Link.
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"CHICAGO CUBS DREAM DAY",

Red Blink WIN "CHICAGO CUBS DREAM DAY", Drawing on Saturday, March 14, 11AM at CJ's (you do not have to be present.).   Includes 4 Field Box Tickets, Photos on Field, Name & Message on the Wrigley Field Marquee.  Only $20 per chance, limited to 250 Tickets. $1,350 value!!  To purchase tickets call: Contact Susie @ susiebeaver@aol.com, Anne @ marc9122@msn.com or Judy @ 860-3141.

A  (mostly) KIDS GUIDE TO NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND & THE EVERGLADES
Naples Travel Journalist launches Mostly Kids' Guides, LLC 

Award-winning travel journalist, photographer and popular Naples magazine columnist Karen T. Bartlett, author of 11 destination travel books, has formed a publishing company, Mostly Kids' Guides, LLC. 

Her first title: A  (mostly) KIDS GUIDE TO NAPLES, MARCO ISLAND & THE EVERGLADES featuring a broad range of adventures and activities for children and their families, arrived in bookstores February 20, 2015. 
BOTH SUNSHINE BOOK STORES ON MARCO, COLLIER BLVD HAVE HER BOOKS.
BOOK SIGNING April 1, Wednesday, 4PM, SUNSHINE BOOKSELLERS, 677 S. Collier Blvd. 
2015 SEASON HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
DO WE HAVE A LOT GOING ON OR WHAT!!!
                    PLEASE SEND ME ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES\EVENTS SOONEST!!
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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. March 3 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.

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

  

3. March 12, Thursday, 11:30AM.  "Y" YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER GROUNDBREAKING.  

  YMCA  

Everyone Invited.  Refreshments Provided! Come out and support our kids!  Flyer.

 

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


5. 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.

 

 

6. 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.   

 

 

 

7. 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.

8. March 14, Saturday, 11AM.  ANNUAL FASHION SHOW & LUNCHEON

sponsored by Capri Christian Church.  The Fashion Show is featured by Chico's.  Event is FREE.  Door prizes & discounts.  A part of the proceeds help to send our kids to summer camp. Everyone invited for fashion & fun. Please call 642-6233 so we can prepare adequately for lunch.

 

9. 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.


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

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

12. March 16, Monday, 9AM.  THE DR'S OLDS  portrayed by Ed and Kathy Miracco of the MI Historical Society sponsored by AAUW ,will share their life on early Marco with the American Association of University Women (AAUW)  Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall. Coffee at 9am and program at 9:30. Everyone is welcome.


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

14. 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.

15. March 17, Tuesday, 5:30PM.  HELP FOR CAREGIVERS WITH COMPASSIONATE FATIQUE: Learn about Palliative Care Options presented by Loren Whipple, a certified educational trainer and social worker.  Iberia Bank, 605 Bald Eagle Dr.  Flyer.


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

 

17. March 18 & 19, Wednesday & Thursday 6PM.  CHARTING\GPS seminar conducted by Marco Island 

  Sail and Power Squadron at Chamber of Commerce Plaza, 1114 North Collier Boulevard. Seminars are $30 for non-members; $20 for members.  More info call (239) 393-0150.

  

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

 

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

   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

20. March 19, Thursday, 1PM.  CHINA DOLLS author Lisa See giving a talk, taking questions and signing   her book.  Light refreshments. Event will be held at the MI Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Dr.  Tickets are $30 and are available at Sunshine Booksellers , 677 S. Collier Blvd. and price include a soft-copy of China Dolls.   

 

21. 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.

22. 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.



23. March 21, Saturday, 7-10PM.  CASINO NIGHT sponsored by the San Marco Council of  

  Catholic Women. Lite appetizers, Cash Bar, Gift Basket Auction and Money Raffle.  Tickets available at the Parish Gift Shop or the office. More info call Joyce Imbrogno at (239) 642-7987.  Link.

 

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

25. March 23, Monday, 6PM.  MARINER'S COMPASS  seminar conducted by Marco Island Sail 

  and Power Squadron at Chamber of Commerce Plaza

1114 North Collier Boulevard. Seminars are $30 for non-members; $20 for members.   

More info call (239) 393-0150.

 

26. 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.

27. March 24, Tuesday, 3PM.  RANDY WAYNE WHITE, author of Doc Ford & Hannah Smith novels,  discussion & signing his new novel Cuba Straits.  Priority seating and signing pre-orders, call (239) 393-0353. Sunshine Booksellers, 677 S. Collier Blvd.  

 



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

 

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

   
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church.

 

 

30. March 26, Thursday, 1PM.  EVA PERON - EVITA, portrayed by BONNIE BOZZO and sponsored by the Italian American Society of MI. Tickets only $10. Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Museum. Seating at 12:30.   Everyone is welcome.  Flyer.

 

31. 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.

32. March 29, Sunday, 2-4PM.  WINTER CONCERT IN THE PARK.   Mackle Park, bring your chairs & blankets, refreshments available for purchase.

33. March 29, Sunday, 7PM.  JOHNNY T VOICES OF LEDGENDS.  Rose History Auditorium, Heathwood Dr. "A show like no other, a can't miss performance" - said the New York Times.  Tickets are available 

at the Museum Gift Store for $25.00 per person.  For more information call 239-389-6447.  

Flyer.

 

34. 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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