Friday, October 12, 2018!
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"News, Happenings & Opportunities"    
"Enjoy Our Paradise"
BILL'S STUFF!!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:  "Our country is in danger, but not to be despaired of. Our enemies are numerous and powerful; but we have many friends, determining to be free, and heaven and earth will aid the resolution." 
          -Joseph Warren  
 
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:   "It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit."     -- Harry S. Truman   
    
DILBERT:  Link.
CITY, COUNTY STUFF!!
1.  CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 15, 5:30PM.   Agenda.

2. 
  TRAFFIC ALERT: Roadwork on N. Collier Blvd. UPDATE.  Link.

4. SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE FOR VOTER REGISTRATION
     VOTE, VOTE-  absentee voting going on now!! Visit: colliervotes.com 
BILL'S WEEKEND PICKS!
2nd ANNUAL MARCO BOAT SHOW. New &   
Used Boats,
 Marine Products & Accessories. Great food,  Kids Activities & FREE parking. Something for everyone. October 12 -14, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10AM-5PM.   Rose Marina, Bald Eagle Dr. Flyer. 

COMING SOON!!   
CELTIC ANGELS CHRISTMAS!!  December 5.   Get your tickets early--always a sell-out!   Flyer.
LONG TIME MARCOITE NEEDS HELP!! 
LONG TIME MARCOITE NEEDS HELP GETTING HER GRANDKIDS BACK-TERRIBLE SITUATION.  The family has set up a  GOFUNDME page CLICK HERE!
 MARCO MOVIES--PLAYING NOW!!!
Marco Movies
 NEW:  FIRST MAN & BAD TIME AT THE EL ROYALE  also playing  A STAR IS BORN & VENOM .
Show times:  Link. Tickets:  Link.


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

NEW: OPERATING HOURS:  NO MATINEE'S TILL NOVEMBER !!
HURRICANE, RED TIDE & 10 DAY WEATHER FORECAST!!!
 
HURRICANE, RED TIDE & 10 DAY WEATHER FORECAST!!!
   1. NO TROPICAL STORMS OR HURRICANES ON RADAR!

2. NO 
RED TIDE: WATER CLEAR, NO DEAD FISH, NO RESPIRATORY
IRRITATION.  Info updated twice (2) a day!!  Visit: VISITBEACHES.ORG  Link.

3. 10 DAY WEATHER FORECAST.     MARCO TIDE CHART:  Link.
 
KEEP SMILING--LAUGH MORE!--ENJOY!
KEEP SMILING--LAUGH MORE!!     TAKES ALL KINDS!
 
HELP WANTED!!!
1. Walgreens            3. UPS store
2. Beall's                   4. Most Restaurants
& Marco Island Police Department--   Flyer.
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!

US service member killed in Afghanistan is identified!  Link.             Sgt. James Allen Slape, 23.  RIP Hero!     Doves
LOCAL HEADLINES:
BREAKING NEWS: Traffic Alert: Roadwork on N. Collier Blvd. UPDATE Link.
  Expected to continue thru October 18!
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1. Marco fails to hire interim city manager.  Link.
2. MI City Council imposes  moratorium  on sidewalk ordinance.  Link.
3. REPEAT:  Florida's 2018 Constitutional Amendments explained.  Link.  
         There are 13 of them!
4. New Concept For Boat Storage Under Construction.  Link.
5. 7 minute MRI breakthrough will save lives.  Link.
6. Marco Island proposes bump in officer pay, raise in starting salary.  Link.
WORLD HEADLINES!!!
BREAKING NEWS:  
DRONE coverage of destruction in Mexico City Fl.   Link.
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1. Social Security checks are increasing soon.  Link.    Almost 3% inc.
2. Postal service proposes price increase for stamps.  Link.
3. DOJ approves $69B CVS Health-Aetna merger, with conditions.  Link.
4. US unemployment falls to 3.7 percent _ lowest since 1969.  Link.
5. Millennials being blamed for decline of American cheese.  Link.
       Eat more grilled cheese sandwiches!!
6. Mega Millions jackpot is now 9th-largest prize in history.  Link.    548 mil
GARAGE, YARD, ESTATE SALES!
Garage Sale Gif       ONE PUBLISHED GARAGE SALE!!
 1. Saturday, 8AM-?   1500 Biscayne Way.  Something for everyone.  Map.     
   GOTA CRUISE THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
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OCTOBER HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITIES!!
RECURRING EVENTS:
1. 2018  MIHS PIONEERING HISTORY, MIHS Newsletter   Link.

2.
 CITY OF MI TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW FOR OCTOBER.   
Link.

3. 
October 11, thru December 1. "enGULFed" presented by MI Historical Museum. Mr. Robert Eder and 
 
his talented art class at the MI Ac
ademy inspire and foster appreciation of the Gulf of Mexico.  Opening reception is October 11  from 5-6PM with refreshments.    Flyer.
 



4. October thru April 2019.-- MONDAY'S!    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.  October 18 thru April 2019--THURSDAYS!   BINGO- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS  San Marco Council #6344 will host a
  Bingo Night Fundraiser in the San Marco Parish Center, doors opening at 5:30 pm and Bingo starts at 7:00 pm.  Every Thursday from October 18, 2018 to November 15, 2018 and resumes on January 3, 2019.   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.

7. MARCO ISLAND SAIL & POWERCLUB invites ALL to Join members of the Marco Island Sail and Power Squadron, Americas Boating Club, 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.  For more information: email [email protected] or call (239) 393-0150, visit www.MarcoIslandSailandPowerSquadron.org.

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CALENDAR EVENTS:

1. October 12 -14, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 10AM-5PM.. 2nd ANNUAL MARCO BOAT SHOW. New &
 Used Boats, Marine Products & Accessories. Great food, Kids Activities & FREE parking. Something for everyone. Rose Marina, Bald Eagle Dr.   Flyer.


2. October 13, Saturday, 8-10AM.    BEACH CLEAN-UP sponsored by MICA. Everyone Invited- bring the kids. Residents Beach. Flyer.

3. October 13, Saturday. 11TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT sponsored by Christmas Island Style.
Golfer 5

 Island Country Club.    Flyer.


4. October 15, Monday, 7PM.   "RED TIDE, REEFS & FISH" with Bob McConville & Kate Laakkonen. Everyone Invited! Rose History Auditorium.   Flyer.

5. October 16, Tuesday, 5:30-7PM.  CAXAMBAS REPUBLICAN CLUB.  Guest Speaker:  Francis Rooney,
rep elephant  U.S. Representative for Florida's 19th Congressional District.   Marco Island Yacht Club.  $40 per person, appetizers & cash bar.  Flyer.


6. October 18, Thursday, 11AM.  LUNCH WITH FRIENDS, hosted by Family Church on Marco.   All the
 youngsters over 60 are invited!     Flyer.
Join the Marco YMCA and Our Daily Bread Food Pantry for a free lunch the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Family Church on Winterberry.   Each monthly event includes a time for networking, lunch, a program, and door prizes.  We also offer rides to and from. Contact Nancy Kot if you can join us 706-566-8532.

7.  October 18, Thursday, 5:30-7:30PM.   MI CITY CANDIDATE FORUM. 5 Candidates competing for 3 seats. Everyone invited. Sponsored by MICA, MI Chamber & MI Realtors. Rose History Auditorium.

8. October 19, Friday, 6-9PM.   CASINO NIGHT-CHRISTMAS ISLAND STYLE. Marco Lutheran Church

525 Collier Blvd.     Flyer.

9. October 20, Saturday, 12PM-4PM. 6TH ANNUAL JERRY ADAMS CHILI COOK-OFF.  CJ's on the Bay.
 
Fundraiser for MI Fire Rescue Foundation.   Flyer.


10. October 20, Saturday, , 4PM.    HALFWAY TO ST PATRICK'S DAY Rose Auditorium. Live Music by
 Bernie & Steve of West Galway. Tickets $25 includes corned beef dinner, cash bar and all proceeds to benefit Marco Boxing Club.  180 S. Heathwood Dr.

11. October 22,Monday, 5-7PM. MEALS OF HOPE HAPPY HOUR is at the Speakeasy with reduced drink pricing and appetizers!   

12. October 23 & 25, Tuesday & Thursday, 6PM. HOW TO USE A CHART & GPS. Two Session Seminar
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Sponsored by the MI Sail & Power Squadron. Register by October 19th. Flyer.



13. October 24, Wednesday, 4PM.  HONORING HERB & EMILY SAVAGE.
HerbS MI Historical Society is recognizing Herb & Emily by naming the Modern Marc Exhibit in their honor. Everyone Invited. Rose History Exhibit. RSVP requested. (Be prepared to be entertained by Herb & Emily alsobe prepared to sing our National Anthem-amen)    Flyer.


14. October 26, Friday, 6:30-8:30PM.  MOVIE IN THE PARK "HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3" 
     Mackle Park.

15. October 27, Saturday, 9AM-NOON.   SHRED PARTY  Stop by Iberia Bank, Bald Eagle Dr. and dispose of your outdated banks statements, checks, contracts, bills, legal agreements and more. The beneficiary this time will be Meals of Hope.


16. October 27, Saturday, 7:30.    6TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, MI Center for the Arts.  
           SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE.
Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club. Call (239) 394-4221.     Flyer.  



17. October 28, Sunday.  SQUIRES 2018 PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT at Hammock Bay sponsored by
 

MI 
Academy. ALL duffers invited to attend/play. RSVP by October 19.  Flyer.



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COMING SOON!!
              
NOVEMBER: 
                           JINGLE BELL BASH
                           MI CHRISTMAS HOME TOUR
                           TREASURES IN THE TRUNK
                            K OF C CAR SHOW
                DECEMBER 
                           CELTIC CHRISTMAS SHOW
MAXINE KNOWS BEST!!
  

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