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CITY STUFF!!
IMPORTANT: CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON   UTILITY RATES!  Special Meetings Vs Workshops mean the City Council can take action on Agenda Items.            
Monday, April 13, 1PM. BILES COMMUNITY ROOM, MIPD.
The City Council will be discussing changing Utility Rates--good meeting to attend so you know what is going on and can comment accordingly.  Link.
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!!)

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"

 BILL'S MUSING'S!!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  "The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace."    
-- Carlos Santana
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: "If you can't explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself."  
-- Albert Einstein 
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: 
 NEW!  "
THE LONGEST RIDE & WOMAN IN GOLD", also playing, 
 HOME & FURIOUS 7
      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.) Words cannot express how limited my vocabulary is.  2.) If at first you don't suceed, you'll get a lot of free advice from folks who didn't suceed either.  3.) My cooking is fabulous, even my smoke alarm is cheering me on. 

SMILE--IT CONFUSES THE BOSS!!!
                                                                                     TASTES FUNNY!!
LOCAL HEADLINES!!!

BREAKING NEWS!! 2015 hurricane season expected to be less active than average. Let's hope and pray for a quiet season!  Link.  

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1. Relay for Life cancer fundraiser April 18.  Link.

2. New, dangerous drug 'flakka' arrives in SWFL.  Link.
3. Marco's New Environmental Specialist Enjoys Job & Community. Link.
4. "Marco in Bloom" Helps Marco be Florida Friendly. Link.
5. Ask The Pharmacist: How badly do you crave salt? Link.
6. MICA contributes $5K for fireworks.  Link.
7. Bobcat Catches Shark Off Florida Beach. Link. 
        Bobcat + shark + Fl beach = Whoa!
8. Jane Watt: Chairperson MI Academy. "TO TEST OR NOT TO TEST". Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. ALERT: Sabra Recalls Hummus, listeria concern killed 3 people. Link.
2. Walgreens plans to close some stores.  Link.
3. Kansas to ban use of welfare on tattoos, cruises, psychics. Link
.  DUH!
4. Pentagon's $10 billion 'flop' left U.S. exposed. Link.
5. Russia behind 2014 attack on White House computer system.  Link.
 GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALES!!!
Garage Sale Gif

1. Friday & Saturday, 8AM-?  1813 CANBY COURT. HUGE GARAGE SALE!  Map.

2. Saturday, 8:30-NOON.  179 BERMUDA ROAD.  "LANAI SALE".  collectibles, a few antiques, household items, quite a lot of children's clothes, and a lot more accumulated items.  It is being held out back on the lanai.  Map.
3. Saturday 8AM-4PM. 720 & 721 LIME TERRACE. MULTI FAMILY SALE  Map. 
 
 
4. Saturday, 9AM-5PM.  1064 GAYER WAY.  New wedding dress, cruiser bike boating, household, clothes, & costume jewerly.  Map. 

5. Saturday, 8-NOON. 138 SAXON STREET.  Household items, mini fridge, new king comforter set, books, clothing, lamps, rugs & much more!  Map.
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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.  APRIL EXHIBITS, MI CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Flyer.

 

2.  THRU APR 22.  MARCO IN BLOOM-LANDSCAPE AWARDS 2015.  The City Beautification Advisory Committee (BAC) recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, institutions and neighborhoods which make great efforts to beautify Marco Island.  Nominations being accepted.  Flyer.

 

3. 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. 

 

4. YMCA PROGRAMS.  Flyer.

 

5. 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.

 

6. 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 11, Saturday, 8AM-noon
.   ANNUAL "BAY DAYS" TIGERTAIL BEACH CLEANUP!   Volunteers meet at the Tigertail Beach Kiosk.  Flyer.

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



3. 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.


4. April 14, Tuesday, 7PM.  BUILDING OF THE COMMUNITY OF MARCO ISLAND presented by Marv

 

Needles.  This is part of the Way We Worked presentation sponsored by the MI Historical Society. 180 S. Heathwood Dr.  Flyer.

 

 

5. April 14, Tuesday, 5-7PM.  HAPPY HOUR FOR HOPE  to benefit MEALS OF HOPE at Marco Island Fish Company, Marco Walk. A project of the MI Roatary Clubs & Kiwanis Club of MI.  Complimentary Hors d;oeuvres, Live Entertainment, Happy Hour drinks, 50\50 Raffle & Fun.  Flyer.

6. 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.


 

7. April 14, Tuesday, 7PM.  VFW MONTHLY MEETING with installation of officers with the District Commander, William Polvarari presiding. Meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Mutual of Omaha bank, rear community room. Old and new members welcome.


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

 

 
9. April 16, Thursday,  Noon.  GENTLE YOGA!

     
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church

10. April 18, 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!

11. April 18, Saturday, 11AM-11PM
.  
RELAY FOR LIFE OF MARCO ISLAND.  sponsored by the American   Cancer Society. FREE ADMISSION. Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Celtic Irish Dancers, Hulu Hoop Contest Face Painting, Sack Race, Dancers & lots more. Link.  Link.


12. 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.

 


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

 

14. April 23, Thursday, 7PM.  WILDLIFE OF THE EVERGLADES, Part II presented by Bob McConville.  Rose History Auditorium, MI Historical Society, 180 Heathwood Dr.  Flyer.


15. April 24, Friday, Sunset.  MOVIE IN THE PARK "DOLPHIN TALE II", Mackle Park.  Bring lawn chairs & blankets. Refreshments available for sale.

16. April 25, Saturday, 1PM.  DOTTIE'S 20TH ANNUAL DUCK DERBY. MI Greater YMCA.  


 

Sandhill Rd.  More details: Flyer.

 

 

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.
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