Archive for March 26th, 2010
15th Annual Dottie’s Duck Derby
Many events are held on Marco Island each year but none are more awaited then the annual Miss Dottie’s Duck Derby. This year marks the 15th annual swimming of the ducks at the Greater Marco Family Aquatic Center and is slated for Saturday, March 27, 2010. This year’s event will be even bigger and better promises Miss Dottie as the 15th [...]
Easter Services at Marco Presbyterian Church
Marco Presbyterian Church will have a Maundy Thursday communion service, 7 p.m., April 1. The service will celebrate the mandate of the Lord to serve one another followed by communion. There will be one morning worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday with praise music, bell and adult choirs. The message is entitled “And Do Not Forget [...]
Art league
The Board of Directors of the Art League, Marco Island's Center for the Arts, is pleased to announce that Kenneth Stroud has been appointed to the Board. Stroud, an Art League member for the past two years and Marco Island resident since 2003 relocated from Miami. Stroud is a 31 year veteran of US Customs, now Homeland Security. He retired [...]
MIFA Announces Scholarships Available
The Marco Island Foundation for the Arts (MIFA) is offering three $1000 scholarships in 2010 to graduating Marco Island high school seniors who have demonstrated excellence in and intend to pursue studies in the visual, literary or performing arts at the college level. Applications are available from high school guidance counselors, MIFA’s [...]
Achievement Awards
The San Marco Council of Catholic Women is offering up to three non-renewable awards to any registered high school senior who is a parishioner of San Marco Catholic Church, St Finnbar's in Naples or Holy Family in Everglades City. Applicants are required to continue his/her education at a 2 or 4 year college or university. Selection wil be based [...]
KIDNEY STONES and Other Urological Ailments
Healthy advice from experts on March 30, 7 p.m. at Mackle Park. The City of Marco Island Parks and Recreation Department, the Marco Island Civic Association, the Marco Island YMCA and Iberia Bank have partnered with Physicians Regional Healthcare System to bring the fourth installment of the Healthy Life Lecture Series. Free to the public.
Call to Artists: Left Bank Art Fest
Experience Paris in Marco Island as the Marco Island Foundation for the Arts (MIFA) presents the Left Bank Art Fest at the Esplanade. Free to the public, this one day event will take place on Saturday, April 17th, 2010 from 10am to 4pm along the waterfront and elsewhere at the Esplanade, 800 N Collier Boulevard, Marco Island. Three categories [...]
Spring Jubilee 2010
Marco Island Parks and Recreation will be hosting its annual Spring Jubilee event on Saturday, April 3rd from 10 a.m. to noon. This year’s event will include over 18,000 Easter eggs for ages 11 and under with 12 special golden eggs to be found. Age groups include: 4 years and under, 5 – 7 years, 8 – 9 years, and 10 – 11 years old. Easter [...]
The OCMI Junior Journalist Club
The OCMI has an opportunity for you! The OCMI Junior Journalist Club will be starting soon. Coastal Breeze News will assist with heading up the club and share years of newspaper experience with young would-be journalists. Anyone with a passion for writing or photography will not want to miss this new club. Stay tuned for information [...]
