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    EyeOnMarco,  Friday, April 3, 2015. 
                       News, Happenings & Opportunities
                     
            
    "HAPPY EASTER!!
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HAPPY EASTER!

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WHATEVER YOUR PERSUASION MAY BE, TAKE TIME AND PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS, THEIR FAMILIES AND OUR GREAT COUNTRY.  GOD BLESS!
MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 

 

     

CLOUDY, ISOLATED SHOWERS--GREAT TIME FOR A MOVIE!!

  (Honestly, I do change the Weather Chart every week!!)

BILL'S MUSINGS'--THIS & THAT!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."                       John 3:16
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "If an egg is broken by outside force, Life ends. If broken by inside force, Life begins. Great things always begin from inside." 
        -- Jim Kwik 
DILBERT.  Link.
MARCO ISLAND'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
 
         PARTY, PARTY, PARTY  DON'T MISS!!     
May 1, 2015. MARCO ISLAND'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!  MI Marriott Beach Resort & Spa. Live Entertainment, Dinner & Dancing, special guests.  Black tie optional. EVERYONE INVITED. Call Sandi 394-7549. Flyer
.   Hope to see you there!!

                 TRUELY "THE PARTY OF THE HALF CENTURY"

CITY STUFF!!
1. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING, Monday, April 6. Agenda.
2. MARCO SHORES WATER CUSTOMERS - Temporary Modification to the Disinfection-- April 10 thru April 24.  Flyer.
3. NEW: CODE ENFORCEMENT IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURES.  Link.
MIPD Chief Shettino has instituted new procedures to facilitate citizens concerns & complaints--calls will be answered by an individual rather than by a voice recorder, etc.  Their direct line telephone # is (239) 389-5060.
ISLAND THEATER  COMPANY: ARSENIC & OLD LACE.
April 9-18, weekend shows.  ARSENIC & OLD LACE production by Island Theater Company.  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr.   Buy tickets on-line at www.theateronmarco.com , at MI Historical Museum Gift Shop or at Centennial Bank,  by calling the ticket office at 239-394-0080, or at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance.  Flyer.
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!

HOLY WEEK ACTIVITIES!!!
  CHURCH SCHEDULES.
1. San Marco Catholic Church.  Link. 
2. Jewish Congregation (JCMI) Passover Seder, Apr 3. 642-0800. 
3. Other Houses of Worship.  Link.
  Pray for our Troops, their families and our great country!
SUNRISE SERVICE ON THE BEACH, SUNDAY, APRIL 5 at SUNRISE!
 MARCO MOVIES
Marco Movies
NOW PLAYING: 
 NEW!  "
FURIOUS 7", also playing, 
 HOME, 
DIVERGENT SERIES: INSURGENT,  & CINDERELLA.
      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.) Hard work has a future payoff. Laziness pays off now.  2.)  I feel like I'm diagonally parked in a parallel universe.  3.) The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it.

SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
JANE WATT, MI ACADEMY CHAIR HAS EDUCATIONAL BLOG!
JANE WATT, MI Academy Chairperson, in addition to recently releasing a new book "Fighting For Kids", Ms. Jane, has started a New Educational Blog and plans to post articles weekly.
This week's Topic: "Why Do People Oppose Charter Schools".   To read her Blog and subscribe so you don't miss her weekly updates:  Click here.  For more information on her book:  Link. 
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!

1. ALERT: UV rays will be at maximum levels this weekend. Link.
2. REPEAT: Island Theater Co.'s 'Arsenic' opens April 9.  Link.  DON'T MISS!
3. Fla. Senate approves measure limiting student testing.  Link.
4. Rotary names final Spirit Award recipient.  Link.
5. Marco Island students head for U.S. military academies.  Link.
6. Time may be running out to stop the formation of a tidal lagoon at Hideaway Beach.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. Man's kidney failure stemmed from too much iced tea.  Link.
2. Autonomous Car Completes 3,400-Mile US Road Trip.  Link.
3. F-35 pilots to wear $400,000 helmets that can see through plane. Link.
4. Ten Tax Tips to Avoid Costly Mistakes.  Link.
5.  Why You Don't Want to Owe Uncle Sam.  Link.
6. 'Hour of Power' televangelist Robert Schuller dies at 88.  Link.
GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALES!! 
      Garage Sale Gif

Saturday. 7:30AM-??   1263 6TH AVENUE. Families. Furniture, kitchen stuff, clothes, miscellaneous, vintage & antique, even Playboy magazines!  Map.

ONLY ONE (1) POSTED SALE, MAY HAVE TO TROLL THE ISLAND!!!!

                             LOTS OF OTHER STUFF TO DO!!!
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APRIL HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
UNSUNG HERO AWARD sponsored by the Sunrise Rotary Club.  The Rotary is looking for nominations   from the community: "The Unsung Hero has gone above and beyond the call of duty. He or she will be a special person who has done extra special things for the Marco Island community without receiving pay or expecting praise or recognition."  Awarded quarterly.  
    For more details: Flyer. 

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1. THRU APRIL 24.   2015  AMATEUR WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST sponsored by the City of MI.  All entrantants must be 14 years or older and an amateur photographer.  Color, Black &  White, several categories.  Winners announced May 1, 2015.  For all the details: Flyer. 

 

2. YMCA PROGRAMS.  Flyer.

 

3. April 4-May 16.  THE WAY WE WORKED!  Hosted by the MI Historical Society and Collier County Museums. MI Historical Society, 180 S. Heathwood Dr.   Flyer.

 

4. April 9-18, weekend shows.  ARSENIC & OLD LACE production by Island Theater Company.  Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood Dr.   Buy tickets on-line at www.theateronmarco.com , at MI Historical Museum Gift Shop, at Centennial Bank, by calling the ticket office at 239-394-0080, or at the door 30 minutes prior to each performance.  Flyer. 

  

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1. April 4, Saturday, 10AM-1PM.  SPRING JUBLILEE.  Guest appearance by the Easter Bunny. Inflatable

 

games, Easter Crafts & Games, Mural Coloring, Face Painting & much more. 

          Mackle Park.    Flyer.



2.  HAPPY EASTER!!!   






3. April 5, Sunday, 7AM.  27TH ANNUAL EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE ON THE BEACH in front of the


 

Marriott Beach Resort.  Flyer.


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

    
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church


5. April 6, Monday, 7PM.    BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
  Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!      Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.


6. April 6, Monday, 4:00PM - 6:30PM
.  2015 BUSINESS EXPO held by MI Area Chamber of Commerce   at the Marco Island Marriott, 400 S Collier Blvd. More information, call Katie O'Hara 394-7549.


7. April 7, Tuesday, 7PM.  FLORIDIANS AT WORK, THE WAY WE WORKED!  Opening reception with Dr. Gary Mormino. FREE Public reception, refreshments served. Hosted by the MI Historical Society and Collier County Museums. MI Historical Society, 180 S. Heathwood Dr.   Flyer.

 

86. April 8, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

  NEXT TO LAST FARMER'S MARKET OF THE SEASON!!!

 

9. April 9, Thursday, 5:30PM.  K of C BINGO.  LAST K of C BINGO OF THE SEASON!!

      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.

10. April 11, Saturday, 7:30AM - 9:00PM. CRUISE VIA KEY WEST EXPRESS TO KEY WEST with the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron via Key West Express to Key West. Visit historic places, enjoy shopping, and appreciate local ambiance. For further information, call Peggy Harsch 394-3484

11. April 12,Sunday, 11AM-5PM.  TASTE OF MARCO at the Esplanade,  N. Collier Blvd.  Bounce House, Giant Slide, Sand Art, Face Painting, Food, Drink, 50\50 and more.  ALL proceeds got to benefit the Greater Marco YMCA.  Flyer.



12. April 13, Monday, 7PM.    BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
  Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!      Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.


13. April 14, Tuesday, 11:30Am-1PM.  LADIES LUNCHEON with the MI Sail and Power Squadron ladies at Su's Garden Restaurant.  For more information, call Dorothy Harkness at 642-3575.


14. April 15, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

LAST FARMER'S MARKET OF THE SEASON!!!
 

15. April 16, Saturday, 9AM-NOON!  SHRED PARTY, IBERIA BANK!!

It's been such a success that there will be a limit of 10 boxes and/or bags of papers per vehicle. Small or large, makes no difference, 10 is the limit. Shredding fee of $3.00 per box or bag regardless of size  THEME TO BE ANNOUNCED!

16. April 20, Monday, 7PM.    BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
  Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!      Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.

 


17. April 27, Monday, 7PM.    BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.
  Doors open at 5:30!  This is 16th year.  Big Jackpots!!      Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas. Link.


18. April 29, Wednesday, 5:00PM - 6:30PM
.   MI Sail and Power Squadron will be having a CAPTAIN'S MEETING (Happy Hour!) at CJ's on the Bay Gazebo.  All are welcome. Introduce yourself to someone wearing a gold name plate. We will make you welcome.

MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
       
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