EyeOnMarco, Friday,  March 8, 2019.
"News, Happenings & Opportunities"    
"Enjoy Our Paradise"
BILLS' STUFF!!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS SUNDAY THIS WEEK:  SPRING FORWARD!!!!!!!


1. "QUOTE OF THE WEEK:   The most important things to do in the world are to get something to eat, something to drink and somebody to love you.   Brendan Behan, Irish Writer 

2. IRISH PROVERB:
 
Drink is the curse of the land. It makes you fight with your neighbor. It makes you shoot at your landlord and it makes you miss him!     

3. FUNNY PEPSI COMMERCIAL:     Link.     REALLY GREAT-DON'T MISS!
BILL'S PICKS!!!
  1.  APRIL 1, Monday.
 (2 shows,)   ANTHONY TWINS SHOW,  Rose History Auditorium.  Limited T
ickets are now on sale at Keep In Touch Gifts, (Satellite Post Office) at Shoppes of Marco, Barfield & San Marco.  
$40.00.  Website: Link.      DON'T MISS TREMENDOUS SHOW!!

2. MARCO BALD EAGLE LIVE CAMERA.    Link.
Eagle 3
    Calusa and her new boyfriend!   Don't miss!!
         Some folks had trouble with the link--try again.
 MARCO MOVIES--PLAYING NOW!!!
Marco Movies
 NOW PLAYING: NEW: CAPTAIN MARVEL, also playing COLD PURSUIT, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON AND GREEN BOOK.  
      Show times:  Link. Tickets:  Link.


       FOOD, BEER, WINE, POPCORN, STEAKS AND LOTS MORE!!!!!  
      THUNDER STORMS, COLD, RAIN ----COME EARLY-BEST SEATS! 

NEW: OPERATING HOURS:    MATINEE'S ARE BACK !!
RED TIDE & 7 DAY WEATHER FORECAST!!!
     BEACHES ARE GREAT--ENJOY!!!!
              7  DAY WEATHER FORECAST.      
 
KEEP SMILING--LAUGH MORE!--ENJOY!
KEEP  SMILING--LAUGH MORE, IT TAKES ALL KINDS!! ENJOY!!!
       




FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
           FLY YOUR FLAG EVERY DAY!!
Buy American made Flags. Dave Gardner,   239-289-5862.  New #
The War Veterans of Marco Island (previously VFW meet at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Omaha Bank building.
           FOR FLAGS: Dave changed his number, call: 239-289-5862. 
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!
 
LOCAL HEADLINES:
BREAKING NEWS: Nieblock trial put off another week, Wednesday, March 13!
1. Mutts & Martinis Fundraiser Returns to the Esplanade.  Link.
2. RECALL: 30,000 pounds of beef recalled over 'extraneous materials'. 
  Link.
3. MI City Council approves additional funding for iguana removal.  Link.
4. The Star of the Everglades, Part Two.  Link.
5. Massive 700-pound alligator found in Georgia.  Link.

      WHOA GATOR!!!!!

WORLD HEADLINES!!!
1. RECALL:   Birth control pill recall announced by FDA.  Link.
2. Unpiloted SpaceX crew ship pulls off flawless station docking.  Link.
3. ALERT: Seafood fraud investig-1 in 3 businesses sold mislabeled fish.  Link.
4. The flu vaccine is more effective this season, data shows.    Link.
5. IRS Tax Scams:    Link.
GARAGE , YARD, ESTATE SALES!!!!!
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    THE BIG AND ONLY ADVERTISED SALE THIS WEEKEND IS:

March 9th. Saturday, 8AM-Noon.  RUMMAGE SALE!  Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Something for everyone. 350 S. Barfield Drive.  Flyer.    Map.
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MARCH HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!
NOTE : I HAVE REVERSED THE SEQUENCE OF RECURRING EVENTS AND CALENDAR EVENTS.  CALENDAR EVENTS WHICH CHANGE & RE ADDED TO WILL APPEAR FIRST IN FUTURE !
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

1. March 8, Friday & every Friday, thru Apr 12 4:30PM.   FISH FRY OR BAKED & all the trimmings, now 
 
MAC & Cheese for the kids, hosted by the San Marco Knights Of Columbus.   San Marco Parish Center. Everyone Invited.  All the details see: Flyer


2. March 9, Saturday, 8AM.    BEACH CLEAN-UP .   Sponsored by the Marco Island Sail & Power at the South Beach Boardwalk.  Everyone invited to volunteer!

3. March 9, Saturday, 6:30PM.   ANNUAL SHAMROCK DINNER & DANCE sponsored by Sons &
 
Daughters of Erin. Featuring Moose & Mary Jo O'Regan from Ireland.   Flyer.

4.  March 10, Sunday , 2-4PM.    WINTER CONCERT SERIES  at Mackle Park.  Featuring Ferguson and 
 
Rogers Band Seating is not provided, please  bring a lawn chair. Baked Goods available for purchase from the Lely High School Marching Band.    Link.

5. March 12, Tuesday, 4:30-7PM.    SPAGHETTI   DINNER, Sons & Daughters of Erin sponsored by 
  Spaghetti 5
Knights of Columbus. San Marco Parish Hall.   Flyer.



6. March 13, Wednesday, 5-8PM. MUTTS & MARTINI'S at the Esplanade. Everyone Invited-Fun Time. Link.
Dog dog bal


7. March 15, Friday, 3:30PM. FIRE STATION 51 DEDICATION CEREMONY. Everyone Invited, Open house

 with light refreshments.  751 Elkcam Circle. Flyer.


8. March 16, Saturday, 5:30PM. MI ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR BOXING EVENT at JW
 
MARRIOTT RESORT, Palms Ballroom This year there are boxers from, Ireland, New Jersey, Bermuda, Tennessee & more.


9. March 16 & 17, Saturday & Sunday.    
ECHOS OF THE PLATTERS.   Back by popular demand after sell-out crowds in 2018.  Rose Auditorium, MI Historical Museum.  Flyer.

MARCH 17, SUNDAY, ALL DAY   
ST PATRICK'S DAY: FOR ALL THE IRISH AND THOSE WHO WISH THEY WERE!!


10. March 17, Sunday, 10AM-4PM.    LEFT BANK ART FEST  sponsored by MI Foundation for the Arts at 

The Esplanade. A juried show featuring professional artists sell a wide variety of art, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics. Proceeds benefit area students enrolled in the arts.

11. March 18, Monday, 7PM.  BURROWING OWLS OF MARCO ISLAND presented by Jean Hall, Owl
B Owls  
Watch Project Manager. Rose History Auditorium. Flyer.




12. March 20, Wednesday, 11:30AM.  LUNCH WITH FRIENDS--OVER 60.   Join us (the Marco YMCA and
 Our Daily Bread Food Pantry) for a FREE lunch at the Marco Lutheran Church.  Networking, lunch, a program, door prizes & lunch provided by Speakeasy.   Rides provided, RSVP requested, call  
Nancy Kot to let her know you will attend.  706-566-8532 or email lunchwithfriendsmarco@gmail.com to RSVP.   Flyer.
 
13. March 23, Saturday, 7:30PM. BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE sponsored by the San Marco Knights of Columbus. All the oldies but goodies! Cash Bar. San Marco Parish Center. Flyer.

14. March 26, Tuesday, 7PM.  2019 ANNUAL DOLPHIN UPDATE presented by Bob McConville. Rose
 
History Auditorium, MI Historical Museum. Flyer.  




15. March 24, Sunday, 3PM.   "THE POWER OF THE CROSS"  The Marco Island Community Chorus will be presenting a choral Lenten worship service  by Mark Hayes at the San Marco Catholic Church.  851 San Marco Road.   Members of the chorus are from Wesley United Methodist Church, San Marco Catholic Church, and many other Island churches.  The chorus will be accompanied by  members of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.   Everyone invited to join in for a beautiful inspiring musical reflection of our Lord's passion and sacrifice in this Season of Lent.  The cantata is FREE.   Faith donations can be made (checks only) made out to San Marco Catholic Church and put "cantata" in the memo line.

16. March 25, Monday, 5-7PM. HAPPY HOUR FOR HOPE sponsored by Meals of Hope. This month hosted by the Hilton MI Resort. Everyone Invited.  Flyer.

17. March 29, Friday, 7:30PM.   MOVIE IN THE PARK. THE INCREDIBLES 2. Bring lawn chairs or blankets - hot dogs, chips, popcorn, soda available for purchase - $1 each.   Flyer.

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COMING TO MARCO IN APRIL!!!
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  April 1,  THE EDWARDS TWINS, Two shows 2PM & 7PM, Rose History Auditorium. Link.

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RECURRING EVENTS:
 
1.  CITY OF MI TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW FOR MARCH.  Flyer.

2. March thru May 28.  AN EVERGLADES AFFAIR.  Exhibit of the works of Jo-Ann Sanborn. MI Historical Museum.  Flyer.

1.  FRIDAY'S  thru Apr 12 4:30PM.    FISH FRY OR BAKED & all the trimmings, now 
 

MAC & Cheese for the kids, hosted by the San Marco Knights Of Columbus.   San Marco Parish Center. Everyone Invited.  All the details see:   Flyer

3. SUNDAY'S , 2-4PM.   WINTER CONCERT SERIES  at Mackle Park. Seating is not provided, please
 bring a lawn chair. Baked Goods available for purchase from the Lely High School Marching Band.   Link.
  
4. MONDAY'S  thru April 2019.     BINGO AT JCMI
 
Doors open at 5:30, Bonanza posted at 6PM. First game starts at 7PM. FREE Kosher Hot Dog Supper with pickles, relish, sauerkraut, chips & baked goods. Coffee. 3 FREE Bonanzas.   Print coupon & present at door!      Flyer
 
5. MONDAY'S, 9AM-12PM.   CHESS CLUB       
 
Casual chess. FREE. Open to all players. Marco Lutheran
Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd.  Everyone's welcome.   Call Wade Keller 239-389-2525.

6. TUESDAY'S 1PM.   ACBL SANCTIONED BRIDGE  at the Jewish Congregation of    Marco Island, 991
  Winterberry Drive -   For further information and partnerships, contact Richard Perlman at (609)306-9732.
   
7. TUESDAY'S 6:30-8:30PM  ENGLISH CLASSES  FREE!  
Fellowship Hall at Marco Presbyterian Church.   Open enrollment -  FREE  can begin classes on any Tuesday.  
Childcare available upon request - call church office (239-394-8186) request week before.

8. WEDNESDAY'S. 7:30-1:30. November thru Apr. FARMERS MARKET.   (Thru April)
 
9. THURSDAY'S thru April 2019!     
BINGO- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS S
an Marco Council  #6344 hosts
 a Bingo Night Fundraiser in the San Marco Parish Center, doors opening at 5:30 pm and Bingo starts at 7:00 pm.  Open to the public and everyone is invited.  Come join us for an evening of fun and games and celebrate the 41th anniversary of K of C Bingo.  For more information,  contact 239-389-5633 or visit our website at  www.marcoknights.com.    Flyer.

10. AMERICA'S BOATING CLUB-MARCO ISLAND invites ALL to Join members  at the Captain's Meeting(social hour), at CJ's on the Bay, 5:00 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of each month.  No need to own a boat or be a Captain; just an interest in boating and enjoying the beautiful waters of Marco Island. Please introduce yourself to a member wearing a name tag and allow us to welcome you. More information: email [email protected] or call (239) 393-0150,  
MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
  

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