NEVER FORGET!! FLY "YOUR" FLAG EVERYDAY!

  ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL!!

    EVERYDAY IS VETERANS DAY!!

LIBRARY LOVER'S MONTH!

National Library Lover’s Month in February is dedicated to the people who love whole buildings devoted to reading, housing, organizing, categorizing, finding, studying, and otherwise loving books.

 QUOTES OF THE WEEK:

"If men could only know each other, they would neither idolize nor hate."

-- Elbert Hubbard

FOOD FOR THOUGHT:

"Be like seeds; do not see dirt thrown at you as your enemy, but as ground to grow."

--Matshona Dhliwayo.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday February 25, 7AM-1PM.

ANNUAL MULTIFAMILY SALE. 737 GRANADA DR.

Map. Best Multi-family.Sale on Marco.

MARCO MOVIES:

A MAN CALLED OTTO: TOM HANKS!

MARCO MOVIES WEEKLY SHOWS!!!!!

 NOW PLAYING: NEW: COCAINE BABY & ANT MAN & THE WASP also playing 80 FOR BRADY & A MAN CALLED OTTO.

Movie times:  Link.  VIEW PREVIEWS: Link.

   FOOD, BEER & WINE

 WEATHER'S SKETCHY, GREAT TIME FOR A MOVIE!

TRIVIA: THOMAS JEFFERSON wrote his own epitaph, never mentioning that he served as president. His epitaph read, “Author of the Declaration of American Independence, Author of the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and the Father of the University of Virginia.

WEATHER!!!

NO Red Tide- Marco Beaches!

To view Red Tide information at any time: Click here.

AP BUILDERS

BOATHOUSE MOTEL

CLAUSEN PROPERTIES

COCOMO'S

. HARBORVIEW REALTY

INSURANCE SOLS

IMPERIAL MARINE 

MARCO MOVIES

ML MEADE REALTOR

MI PRINCESS

CHARTERS & CRUISES

PAT WILKINS REALTOR

RIDGE VALLEY ROOFING

1. Kiwanis’ Marco Island Car Show draws huge crowd. Link.

2. Concerning gunk found floating in water on Marco Island. Link.3

3. Snook Inn Passes Planning Board Review With Flying Color. Link.

4. Bringing Iconic Dolphin Statue Back to Life. Saving History. Link.

WORLD NEWS!!

1. PETA offers to pay for Oscar Mayer Wienermobile's stolen catalytic converter if it becomes vegan mobile. Link.

2. RECALL: FDA expands recall of eye drop products after reports of eye infections. Link.

3. Is it milk? FDA announces draft recommendations for the naming of plant-based milk alternatives. Link.

4. Some insurers not writing policies for certain Kia and Hyundai models over theft risk. Link.

5. Proposed Florida bill wants to ban dogs from putting head out car windows. Link.

My puppy Stella--rules the roost!!

FEBUARY RECURRING EVENTS:

MONDAY'S. BINGO AT JCMI.  Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Drive thru May 1. In addition to large payouts, supper is complimentary. Doors open at 5:30 pm. For further information, call the Synagogue office. 239 642 0880.

MONDAY'S & FRIDAYS., MARCO DEMENTIA RESPITE, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall at Wesley United Methodist Church.   Dementia Respite (MDR) is a program for Marco area residents provided by local residents that gives caregivers a hiatus while offering a safe, enjoyable and no-cost haven for loved ones with early stage  Alzheimer’s/Dementia.     Caregivers of potential participants are encouraged to call 239-330-MDR3 (6373). Space will be set aside for 14 participants. Link.

TUESDAY'S: 10AM, CHESS AT JCMI.

NEW CHANGE as of FEB 7, 2023

ADULTS: 2-5:30

K-12 3;30-530

Kids of all ages invited! Young to old geezers--come out and have fun. JCMI Synagogue 991 Winterberry Drive. Take on the challenge - alert your brain cells and Win the game!

FOR MORE INFO CALL one of these chaps! Co-founders-

Irvin Povlow - 215-694-2029 or irvinpovlow1@gmail.com

Wade Keller - 239-389-2525 or wadekeller2045@gmail.com

WEDNESDAY'S  MI FARMERS MARKET, 7:30AM-1PM. resumes Dec. 7 (from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m., every Wednesday through April) to Veteran’s Community Park (901 Park Ave., Marco Island), home of a new bandshell and after a year at Mackle Park. For more information, call 239-642-0575 or visit cityofmarcoisland.com.

THURSDAY'S: BINGO AT SAN MARCO CATHOLIC PARISH CENTER. Doors open at 5:30PM.

FRIDAYS. & MONDAY'S., MARCO DEMENTIA RESPITE, 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in the fellowship hall at Wesley United Methodist Church.   Dementia Respite (MDR) is a program for Marco area residents provided by local residents that gives caregivers a hiatus while offering a safe, enjoyable and no-cost haven for loved ones with early stage Alzheimer’s/Dementia.     Caregivers of potential participants are encouraged to call 239-330-MDR3 (6373). Space will be set aside for 14 participants.  Link.

SUNDAYS : January 29:2-4PM. WINTER CONCERT SERIES is at Veterans Community Park. Concert is free. BYOC - bring your own chair! 

FREE!! VESSEL SAFETY CHECK! Marco Island Sail & Power Squadron 1114 N. Collier Blvd. Contact: (239) 248-7078. marcoboatingclub.org

FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS & OPPORTUNITES!!

1. February 24, Friday, 4-5:30PM. FREE FOOD, PROVIDED BY FOOD PANTRY. ST FINNBARR CATHOLIC CHURCH 13550 Tamiami Tr. E.  

 Just open your trunk & volunteers will place inside!

EVERYONE CAN HELP!! Send contrributions to: Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, PO Box 109 marco island, FL 34146

5. February 25, Saturday. 8AM-12NOON. TREASURES IN THE TRUNK. Sponsored by the San Marco Columbiaettes. San Marco Parish parking lot. Flyer.

6. February 25, Saturday, 8AM-Noon. RUMMAGE SALE by Marco Lutheran Church Women of Marco. Marco Lutheran Church, 525 N. Collier Blvd. DONATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. WANT TO HELP?

Call: Susan Scharles at 394-4343.org. Flyer.

7. February 28, Tuesday, 5-7PM. MARCO ISLAND MEALS OF HOPE at IslaMarotta, Home of Mr. Crab Cake, oT 2 Marco Lake Drive # 1. Flyer.

MARCH HAPPENINGS & OPPORTINITIES

1. March 6-27,, Monday's & Thursday's (7 classes total.) GREAT BOATING SKILLS & SEAMANSHIP (BS&S): A comprehensive instructional program that includes the following topics: Which Boat Is for You; Equipping and Handling Your Boat; Navigation; Weather; The Rules You Must Follow; Knots and Lines; and Your Boat’s Radio. Upon satisfactory completion of the (BS&S) course, the student will qualify to receive a Florida-issued Boater Safety Identification Card (BSIC) which is required for any individual born after January 1, 1988, to operate a motorized vessel of more than 10 HP. Many insurance companies offer discounts with the BSIC. Two BS&S sessions (totaling 7 classes each session) are offered: Mondays and Thursdays! For more information about these and other boating courses offered by the USCGAux, contact Public Education Officer at (239) 384-7416 or CGAUXCOURSES@GMAIL.COM.

2. March 11, Saturday, BROOKLYN BOYS-TRIBUTE CONCERT SERIES sponsored by The San Marco Knights of Columbus. 2 more concerts- tickets $50.00 each event or buy tickets for all 3 for $130.00. Flyer.

(Neil Diamond/ Barry Manilow)

Third Concertcoming: Motowners April 11

Concerts sell out fast tickets at the parish center or call for details.

Parish Center located at San Marco Church, 851 San Marco Road.

3. March 18, Saturday, 10:30AM. THE 20TH ANNUAL CUREPSP AWARENESS & MEMORIAL WALK.  Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, Link.