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EyeOnMarco, Friday,  December 11, 2015
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CITY STUFF!!!
  1. THERE IS A MORATORIUM ON PARKING ON SIDEWALKS MIDNIGHT TO 6AM--FOR THE HOLIDAY MONTH OF DECEMBER!  NO TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED!!
2. FLORIDA AND MARCO ISLAND ARE NO FIREWORKS ZONES!!  HAVE RESPECT FOR OUR EAGLES!! Flyer.
PLEASE FORWARD EYEONMARCO !!!!! 
 PLEASE FORWARD EOM TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, ENEMIES, ETC. TO STAY IN TUNE WITH OUR ISLAND PARADISE.  Thanks.  Bill  (239) 588-0321
STUFF!!
 QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "I truly believe that if we keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit, we can bring joy and happiness and peace to this world."  - Norman Vincent Peale
 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:    "Christmas, my child, is love in action."  

VIDEO:
Evian baby dance commercial Mineral water.
  Link.   FUNNY!

Dilbert: Link.
FEATURED DEAL OF THE SEASON--SO FAR!!
SNOOK INN GIFT CARD SPECIAL IS BACK!!!                                 December Only!!
BUY $100 GIFT CARD, GET A $20 GIFT CARD FREE!
                       ALERT
      DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS TERRIFIC DEAL!!
MARCO WEATHER  SEVEN (7) DAY FORCAST!!
Marco Tide Charts


 

 Caxambas  Link.
             &
Big Marco Pass!! 
         Link.

  

 GREAT WEATHER FOR A
            MOVIE!!

  

FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
Flag
           FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
Buy American made Flags. Dave Gardner, local VFW, and he delivers on Marco.  Email Dave @   vfw6370dave@yahoo.com
FUNNY STUFF: 
CHRISTMAS QUIZ: 1.)  Why is Christmas just like your job? A: You do all the work and the fat guy with the suit gets all the credit.  2.)  What do you call Santa's helpers? A: Subordinate clauses.   3.)  Why was Santa's little helper depressed? A: Because he had low elf esteem.  4,) What do you get when you cross a snowman with a shark? A: Frost bite! 5.) What do you call a kid who doesn't believe in Santa? A: A rebel without a Claus.
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: IN THE HEART OF THE SEA
   
also playing 
BROOKLYN, THE GOOD DINOSAUR  and MOCKINGJAY PT II.
 S
how 
Times: Link. Tickets: Link. 
  
FOOD, BEER, WINE, POPCORN, STEAKS AND LOTS MORE!!!!!  
ALERT  MATINEES- ARE BACK--CK THE SCHEDULE!!
 THUNDER STORMS, COLD, RAIN ----COME EARLY-BEST SEATS!  
SMILE:  KEEPS THE BOSS GUESSING!!
SMILE:  KEEPS THE BOSS GUESSING!!  
No more for him! He's the 
designated driver!!
MEMORIAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE
MEMORIAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ELEANOR P. BURNHAM.   December 15, Tuesday, 10AM.    Doves Eleanor was a founding member of the MI Historical Society and long time resident of Marco Island.  FRIENDS INVITED TO ATTEND.  Flyer.
 
LOCAL HEADLINES.
BREAKING NEWS: Marco library returns to Saturday hours. Link. Bout time!
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1. MI Chamber honors Watt, Richards for community contributions. Link.
          Kudos to Ms Jane & Ms Allyson!
2. Christmas home, business decorating contest starts Dec. 14. Link.
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. Rotary Awards Barbara & Carmen Dasti.  Link.
4. City Council: Members need to be present to participate in meetings. Link.
5. Rep. Clawson nominates 22 local teens for military academies.  Link.
      Congratulations to Kasey Bersh, MI Academy.  BIG KUDOS!!
6. Throngs enjoy boat parade.  Link.
NATIONAL & WORLD HEADLINES!!
1. ISIS May Have Passport Printing Machine, Blank Passports. Link.
2. Obama signs education law rewrite shifting power to states.  Link.
3. RECALL: Sweet Leaf Tea bottles recalled for glass fragments. Link.
4. Animals, ocean illuminate Vatican in stunning show. Link.   Really cool!
5. 10 biggest income tax changes to plan for in 2016.  Link.
6. Hidden Portrait Found Under 'Mona Lisa' Painting.  Link.
7. Robert Loggia, movie and TV tough guy, dies at 85.  Link.
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GARAGE, YARD & ESTATE SALES!!!
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1. Friday 10AM-4PM & Saturday, 9AM-2PM.   560 NORTH BARFIELD DR.  Something for everyone.  Map.

2. Saturday, 8AM-1PM.  1132 BOND COURT.   MOVING SALE. Desks, tables, shelves, cabinets, tools, electronics, fishing, boating, household items.  Map.

3. Saturday. 9AM-1PM.  160 CLYBURN ST.  Bookcases, chairs, lanai furniture, etagere, Dyson vacuum, stereo equip, CDs, Frank Sinatra boxed sets, dishes, kitchenware, printer, computer screen, LP's, various luggage, childrens games.  Map.
 
4. Saturday, & Sunday, 8AM-1PM.  1049 SAN MARCO ROAD. Lots of great stuff!  A little bit of everything!  Map.
DECEMBER'S  HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!
1. December 1 thru February 10, 2016.  "CLYDE BUTCHER'S: NATURE'S PLACES OF SPIRITUAL SANCTUARY" on exhibit at MI Historical Society.  Flyer.

2. 19TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE & BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST.    Flyer.
       Preliminary Judging - Monday & Tuesday, December 14 & 15
        ** Decorated properties are to remain with lights on for both nights to insure that the Judges will
            view all properties.
      Final Judging - Friday, December 18, 6:30 -10:30 PM.
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3. CANCELLED!!  December 11, Friday, 2 shows, 5:30 & 8PM.  "TRIBUTE TO LES PAUL & MARY FORD" by Tom & Sandy Doyle.  Rose History Auditorium.  Flyer.

4. December 12, Saturday 7AM.  CHIPPING IN TO CHANGE LIVES,  21st Annual Marco YMCA Golf    

Tournament.  All the details.  Flyer.



 
5. December 12, Saturday, 6:30PM.  ANNUAL CHRISTMAS STREET PARADE on San Marco Road 
  
  Santa & sleigh  hosted by Christmas Island Style.  Link.

6. December 12, Saturday, 10AM-NOON.  SANTA VISIT TO MACKLE PARK  
hosted by Christmas Island StyleSanta 6
 Santa will share cookies and milk with Marco's local children and their families. Come early and see Santa arrive on island, all the way from the North Pole, by helicopter!  Link.


7. December 13, Sunday, 1:30PM.   JCMI FILM FESTIVAL 
in it's 15th year.  EVERYONE INVITED.   Reception and performance by a Klezmer Band. At 2:30 PM the film Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem.  Reservations requested.  Flyer.

8. December 13, Sunday, 1-8PM.  ICE SKATING IN THE PARK  returns to Veterans Community Park.
  

Hosted by Christmas Island Style.  Link.



9. December 14, Monday, 1:30PM . GENTLE YOGA. All are welcome. Marco Island Lutheran Church,

N. Collier Blvd, 
small fee applies.


10. December 14, Monday, 3PM. CHAIR YOGA. All are welcome Marco Island Lutheran Church. N. Collier Blvd, small fee applies.

11. December 14, Monday, 7PM.     BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.  
Free  hot-dogs & more! 

   
 
  
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 17th year.  Big Jackpots!! 


12. December 14 & 15, Monday & Tuesday.  Preliminary Judging , 19TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE & BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST.  ** Decorated properties are to remain with lights on for both nights to insure that the Judges will view all properties.   Flyer.


13. December 15, Tuesday, 10AM.  MEMORIAL CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ELEANOR P. BURNHAM.  Eleanor was a founding member of the MI Historical Society and long time resident of Marco Island.                      EVERYONE INVITED TO ATTEND.  Flyer.

14. December 16, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET, Veterans Park.

             
Every Wednesday through April.  (except holidays)


15. December 17, Thursday, 12:30. GENTLE YOGA. All are welcomeMarco Island Lutheran Church,

 
N. Collier Blvd
, small fee applies. 

16. December 17, Thursday, 3PM. CHAIR YOGA. All are welcome. Marco Island Lutheran Church,
N. Collier Blvd,  
small fee applies.

17. December 17, Thursday, 5:30 & 8PM.  CHRISTMAS WITH DUO ROMANTICO. Christy & Atilo Marinelli return to Rose History Auditorium.   DON'T MISS!!  All the details. Flyer.

18. December 18, Friday, 3-5PM.  TEEN SCENE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION.  Ages 6th-12th Grade.  FREE. Mackle Park Teen Center.  Flyer

19. December 18, Friday, sunset-5:40PM.  MOVIE IN THE PARK: FRED CLAUS.  Veterans Community Park.  Flyer.

20. December 18, Friday, 6:30-10:30PM.  Final Judging, 19TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS HOUSE & BUSINESS DECORATING CONTEST.  Flyer.


21. December 21, Monday, 1:30PM . GENTLE YOGA. All are welcome. Marco Island Lutheran Church, small fee applies.

22. December 21, Monday, 3PM.  CHAIR YOGA. All are welcome Marco Island Lutheran Church,small fee applies.

23. December 21, Monday, 7PM.     BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.   Free  hot-dogs & more!
     
         Doors open at 5:30!  This is 17th year.  Big Jackpots!! 
                        Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas.   Link.

 
24. December 23, Wednesday, 7:30AM-1:30PM.  FARMERS MARKET, Veterans Park.
 
Every Wednesday through April.  (except holidays)
 


 
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. December 25, Friday.  


26. December, 28, Monday, 7PM.     BINGO'S BACK!! JCMI.   Winterberry Dr.   Free  hot-dogs & more!   
     
Doors open at 5:30!  This is 17th year.  Big Jackpots!! 

                Coupon for 3 FREE Bonanzas.   Link.

MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!

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