EyeOnMarco, Friday,  February 15, 2019.
"News, Happenings & Opportunities"    
"Enjoy Our Paradise"
BILLS' STUFF!!
1. DAY AFTER VALENTINE'S DAY!  If you forgot- candy is HALF PRICE today! 

2. MARCO BAY YACHT CLUB ANNIVERSARY.
  Oldest Yacht Club on Marco! Great article : Survivor Challenge. Link.  History: Marco Bay Yacht Club. Link.
"Monday Madness" the last Monday of each month at CJ's on the Bay, non-members are invited as well, 4:30-6:30 and for membership information they can contact Judy Sacher ( Judy.sacher@aol.com or #239-777-4604).
CITY STUFF!!!
1. PRESIDENTS DAY,        
  City Offices Closed.    
Monday, February 18.
Was started to recognize America's first President, George Washington, and now you know the rest of the story.    History:  Link.

2. CITY COUNCIL MEETING, Tuesday, February 19.  Agenda.
 
 
3. EX-CITY MANAGER NIBLOCK's TRIAL "WAS" SET FOR FEBRUARY 11TH.
         HOWEVER, the trial was continued again until March.  Stay tuned!

4.  REPEAT: BULLDOZERS ON THE BEACH!! Collier County Beach Renourishment--Residents Beach to the Marriott  Hotel-couple months!!
SUNRISE ROTARY SEEKING "UNSUNG HERO NOMINATIONS"
SUNRISE ROTARY SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR "UNSUNG HERO AWARD" .  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.  The recipient will be a person who in terms of the Rotary motto "Put service above self." 
The recipient will be a person who in terms of the Rotary motto "Put service above self."    
 Flyer.
 MARCO MOVIES--PLAYING NOW!!!
Marco Movies
 NOW PLAYING:   NEW: ISN'T IT ROMANTIC,  also playing 
THE LEGO MOVIE 2, THE FAVORITE, 
GREEN BOOK 
&  
THE UPSIDE.   
 
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 !!
TERRIFIC DEAL!!  DELIVERED & INSTALLED!!
2016 HANDI-LIFT PORTABLE WHEELCHAIR LIFT!
   Never used. 50" rise.  Great savings only $5,200. Will transport & install. Call Alex (239) 285-6565
HURRICANE, RED TIDE & 10 DAY WEATHER FORECAST!!!
  
RED TIDE & 10 DAY WEATHER FORECAST!!!
    
1. NO 
RED TIDE: WATER CLEAR, NO DEAD FISH, NO RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.  Info updated twice (2) a day!!  Visit: VISITBEACHES.ORG  Link.

2. 10  DAY WEATHER FORECAST.      
 
KEEP SMILING--LAUGH MORE!--ENJOY!
KEEP  SMILING--LAUGH M
ORE!!     TA
KES ALL KINDS!!!!
   
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: FL moving to allow smokable marijuana.   
Link,
1. Marco Council rejects county's EMS proposal -over-paying. 
 Link.
2. Police Foundation Names MIPD Officer of the Year.  Link.
3. 'Souper Bowl' raises money for scholarships.  Link.
4.  "Marco Bay Yacht Club: "10,000 Island Survivor Challenge,"  Link.
5. South Florida roofing company fined $265,196 for unsafe working conditions.  Link.    Crown Roofing--be careful!
WORLD HEADLINES!!!
1. RECALL: 
Ford, three recalls, one covers 1.5 million pickup trucks. Link.

2. Amazon will not build a corporate headquarters in New York.  Link.
3.  Tickets to Mars will eventually cost less than $500,000, says Musk.  Link.
     Good news: return ticket FREE!
4. California to pull plug on billion-dollar bullet train, ballooning costs. Link.
5. 'Flintstones'-themed tourist attraction is sold off, will be turned into falconry center.  Link.
GARAGE , YARD, ESTATE SALES!!!!!
Garage Sale Gif 1. Friday & Saturday, 8:30AM--5PM.    
941 MOON COURT.
 Antiques, Jenny Lind Bed , Collectables, Dolls, Crystal, sets of Glasses, Household, Pool Tools, Pots, Pans, Jewelry, Linens, Quilts,, Quilt pieces, STar Wars Collectables, Christmas items & Victorian Cards. Something for everyone & hanks for coming.    Map

2. Friday & Saturday, 9AM-4PM.  
1420 SALVADORE COURT.   Furniture, accessories and more.  Map.

3. Saturday & Sunday, 8AM-4PM.  29 MADAGASCAR COURT.  Something for everyone.  Map.

4. Saturday, 8:30-2PM.    190 N. COLLIER BLVD  Sea Breeze South Clubhouse. Includes Bakery Booth!  Map.
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FEBRUARY 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. February 15, Friday, 10AM-4PM.    STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW. Wesley United

Methodist Church, 350 S. Barfield Dr.  
Flyer.


2. February 15, Friday, 7PM. "ALMOST ABBA". They were chosen to sing at the opening of Mamma
 Mia!   Rose History Auditorium. All tickets are $40 & available at Museum Administration or at the door.   Flyer.


3. February 17, Sunday, 9:30AM-3PM.  15TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW 
sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, MI
 
 
 DJ, Food & Drink vendors & Trophies!! NEW LOCATION: VETERANS PARK. Contact: John DeRosa (239) 272-0816.  Flyer.

4. February 19, Thursday, 4:30PM-7PM   SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER sponsored by Knights of
Spaghetti 5  Columbus #6344, to support local charities.  
San Marco Parish Cente. $12 per person with $5 for children under 12.  Credit cards accepted.  Dinner includes spaghetti with marinara sauce, meatballs, Italian sausage, salad, Italian bread, and dessert with beverages and cash bar.  Take out is also available.  EVERYONE INVITED!  Come join us for an evening of fun.  For more information, contact 239-389-5633 or visit   www.marcoknights.com.

5. February 20, Wednesday, 10AM. "COCO BEFORE CHANEL" presented by the MI Foundation for the
 Arts as part of their Winter Film Fest. Marco Movies. The movie is about the life of  Coco Chanel before her fame as a fashion designer. Born Gabrielle (Coco a nickname given to her from her singing the song, "Qui qu'a vu Coco dans l'Trocadéro?")      Link.

6. February 20, Wednesday, 11AM.   "LUNCH WITH FRIENDS."  
Great news - the Lunch with Friends
 has outgrown the Family Church and will move in February from a Thursday to a Wednesday and our new home will be the Marco Lutheran Church.  This past month we had over 100 folks enjoy a fabulous pot roast, mashed potatoes and fresh green bean meal from the Island Country Club as well as delicious desserts. 
Sami's Pizza will be our caterer and Dave Rice and Hyla Crane will be performing "Love Letters" for our guests.   
Transportation available, see:  Flyer,

7.  February 22, Friday, sundown!  Movie in the Park -  "JURASSIC WORLD FALLEN KINGDOM" Bring

lawn chairs or blankets - hot dogs, chips, popcorn, soda available for purchase - $1 each.   Link.

8. February 23, Saturday, 8AM-12PM.    TREASURES IN THE TRUNK sponsored by the San Marco
 Columbiettes. An opportunity to sell your new or antique items from the TRUNK of your car and/or use your own or rented table. Contacts & more info:  Flyer.


9. February 23, Saturday, 9AM-NOON.   DISCOVER TIGERTAIL. A FREE program for all ages, about the marine life and other wildlife that inhabit the Tigertail Lagoon at 8 interactive locations. EVERYONE WELCOME.    Flyer.

10. February, Saturday, 8-11AM.   25TH ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST  hosted by the MI Lions Club.

 All You Can Eat Pancakes,   Served with scrambled eggs, sausage, milk or coffee. Cost $8 pp at the door, presale ticks $7, call (2390 289-5862, United Church of Marco Island.   Flyer.


11. February 23, Saturday, 11AM-2PM.  MI PINEAPPLE DAY at MI Historical Society. This festival 

features pineapple growing tips, fruit demonstrations, pineapple-themed food and activities for kids. 180 S. Heathwood Drive, 239-642-1440.

12. February 23, Saturday, 7PM.
   "THE RAT PACK TOGETHER AGAIN". A musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Jr.     Flyer.
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RECURRING EVENTS:
 
1.  CITY OF MI TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW FOR FEBRUARY   Link.

2. February 6 thru May 28.  AN EVERGLADES AFFAIR.  Exhibit of the works of Jo-Ann Sanborn. MI Historical Museum.  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.  January 27 - Naples New Horizons.  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 - starting Dec. 18, 2018.  The game will be suspended for the holidays -December 25 and January 1 - and resumes Tuesday, January 8, 2019.  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 until December 18, 2018.   Open enrollment -  FREE  can begin classes on any Tuesday.  
Childcare available upon request - call church office (239-394-8186) to request the 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 JustUs8032@yahoo.com or call (239) 393-0150,  
MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
  
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