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150 YEARS AGO, PRES LINCOLN ASSINATED!!
 Abraham Lincoln's assassinated on April 14, 1865.  Link.

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."   

       -- Abraham Lincoln 

DID YOU KNOW??
PONY EXPRESS ANNIVERSARY (1860)  
Atlantic to Pacific Coasts in 10 days! "Oath sworn by Pony Express Riders!!"
"I, ..., do hereby swear, before the Great and Living God, that during my engagement, and while I am an employee of Russell, Majors, and Waddell, I will, under no circumstances, use profane language, that I will drink no intoxicating liquors, that I will not quarrel or fight with any other employee of the firm, and that in every respect I will conduct myself honestly, be faithful to my duties, and so direct all my acts as to win the confidence of my employers, so help me God."   W
e should resurrect this Oath!  Ride Pony Express. Link.  (Watch the cactus!)
 LAST MIPO GENERAL MEETING FOR THE SEASON

LAST MIPO GENERAL MEETING FOR THE SEASON

Thursday, April 16, 4:30PM.  Mackle Park Community Room. NEW TIME!

Guest speakers include:

      1.   Councilor Amadeo Petricca to answer your questions or hear your

            concerns regarding City issues.

       2.  Mr. Monte Lazarus will discuss and answer your questions regarding               his new role as City Magistrate and effective City code enforcement.

       3.  Ms. Dana Dettmar will discuss her background and her role as Marco               Island's new Environmental Specialist. 

This meeting is free and open to the public.  Website: Link.  JOIN!

CITY STUFF!!
UPDATE:  CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON   UTILITY RATES!  (was Monday April 13)   Council agreed to continue the discussions on May 4.  Stay tuned!!   
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"

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! MALL COP II,  also "
THE LONGEST RIDE, WOMAN IN GOLD & 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.)  I'm not a complete idiot, some parts are missing!  2.)  Some drink at the fountain of knowledge. Others just gargle.  3.)  Very funny Scotty, now beam down my clothes. 

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

REPEAT: 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. The Real Estate Report: First quarter stats.  Link.
2. REPEAT: Relay for Life cancer fundraiser April 18.Link.
3. View from above: Smokehouse Bay Bridge Construction.  Link.
4. Florida wildlife commissioners to discuss bear hunt. Link.
5. Quentin Roux's 1st Quarter top picks.  Link.
6. HOPE is in the Air.  Link.  by Lisa Honig.
7. MICA contributes $5K for fireworks.  Link
.  (this link works!)
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. Obama to remove Cuba from state sponsor of terror list.  List.
2. How to protect your aging brain.  Link.
3. 5 facts you may not know about Lincoln's assassination.  Link.
4. 7 most common tax mistakes. Link.
5. Botox maker sued over Vermont woman's death.  Link.
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APRIL HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!!
Flag Fireworks MI's 2015 JULY FOURTH FIREWORKS!!  HELP NEEDED!!  The Community is asked to help raise 50% of the fireworks expense.  Any and all donations are appreciated and necessary to insure our Fireworks Display is as awesome as always.  Make contributions payable to MI FIREWORKS FUND and send to MI Area Chamber of Commerce, 1102 N. Collier Blvd. MI. Fl. 34145.   For more information call (239) 394-7549 and\or view:  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 15, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET at Veterans Park.

 

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

     
EVERYONE WELCOME!   MI Lutheran Church


3. April 16, Thursday, 4:30PM. LAST MI PROPERTY OWNERS MEETING OF THE SEASON! Don't miss!  Speakers include: Councilor Petricca, New City Magistrate Monte Lazarus, & City's new  Environmental Specialist Dana Dettmar.  Come out and ask them the tough questions. Mackle Park, FREE and open to everyone.  MIPO Website: Link.    Join for all their updates!

 

4. 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!

5. 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.

6. April 19, Sunday, 8AM-12PM.  PANCAKE BREAKFAST.   Sponsored by the MI Fire Fire Resc
  

Foundation.  Only $7 for Pancakes, scrampled eggs, sausage, coffee & juice.  EVERYONE INVITED!  MI Fire Rescue Department.  Link.


7. 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.

 


8. April 21, Tuesday, 3-4:40PM.  HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE. A PANEL EVENT sponsored by AVOW. .  Mutual of Omaha Bank. Community Room, 1770 San Marco Rd.  Space is limited call (239) 434-8557.
Everyone invited.  Flyer.

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

10. April 22, Wednesday, 5-7PM
.   COPING WITH ALZHEIMER'S.  An open discussion with Dr. Kaplan.  BMO Harris Bank 800 N. Collier Blvd. No reservation required, for info call (239) 649-2300.  Flyer.
 

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

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

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


 

Sandhill Rd.  More details: Flyer.

 

 

14. 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.


15. 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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