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January 27
Isles of Capri Yard Sale – 9am-2pm. Find great deals and enjoy the community. Where? Isles of Capri.
28th Annual Mullet Festival at Stan’s Idle Hour – Fri-Sun. Starts Friday night with most festivities on Sunday. Saturday features Buzzard Princess Contest at 4pm. Sunday features Buzzard Queen Contest at 4pm. Try smoked mullet and listen to live music. 221 W Goodland Place, Goodland. 394-3041.
Year of the Dragon Celebration – 6pm. Island Montessori Academy’s Annual Lunar New Year Celebration. $100/ticket includes dinner and live entertainment of Japanese Drummers. Silent auction and prize raffles. Marco Island Yacht Club. http://www.islandmontessoriacademy.org/dragon.
Movie in the Park – 6pm. “The Last Airbender.” Starts 15 minutes after sunset. Hot dogs, drinks, popcorn for sale. Movie free. Mackle Park.
January 28
Isles of Capri Yard Sale – 9am-2pm. (Rain date 29th) Visit Isles of Capri for their full-island yard sale.
Breakfast & Birds at Tigertail – 9am. Join Friends of Tigertail at beach kiosk, 400 Hernando Drive. Bring your own binoculars, coffee, donuts, etc. and meet fellow bird enthusiasts. Free and no reservations necessary.
“Birds of Paradise” Women’s Retreat – 9am-12pm. A spiritual retreat to connect with God and community. All women and young ladies welcome. At the Cape Marco Clubhouse. $10 registration fee, register at faith@marcolutheran.org or 394-0332.
Bill “BK” Koetting Memorial Music Festival & Blood Drive – 10am-4pm. Rain or shine. Six bands, free admission. Donate blood for NCH Community Blood Center. St. Mark’s Church, 1101 N. Collier Blvd. 239-436-4547.
“Foot Health Q&A” – 11am-1pm. Dr. Lam, a Yale-trained podiatrist hosts Q&A at Island Trends. Also hosting flip flops that promote quality foot health. 938 N. Collier Blvd. 963-4227 or www.islandtrends.com/foothealth.
MIHS Sponsors “A Night at the Prom” – 6-10pm. Gala event at Rose History Auditorium. Sit-down dinner, music and dancing. $75/person. 180 S Heathwood Drive, 784-6541.
January 29
Winter Concert Series 2012 – 2-4pm. Jim Manard Band. Bring your own lawn chairs, free to public. Mackle Park.
Wine Pairing Dinner – 5:30pm. Both wines and five-course dinner will have an Italian theme. Wine expert on hand. Reservations at 642-0800. Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 WInterberry Drive.
January 30
Ham Radio Course – 6:30-9:30pm. Fifth class session and FCC Test. Course is free by Marco Island Civil Air Patrol and Marco Island Ham Club. $32/study guide, $15/exam. Marco Island Airport. To enroll: rrosenberg@flwg.us. 530-0786 or http://marcoislandcap.org.
January 31
Woman-to-Woman Networking Breakfast – 7:30-8:30am. Lee Collier Business Women sponsors this event at Mango’s Restaurant, 760 N Collier Blvd. $12/woman. RSVP 985-0400.
Glenn Miller Band – at Lely High School. $20/ticket. Proceeds benefit Lely Band. 377-2091 for more info.
February 1
Key West Express Open House – 5-7pm. Reception and Sunset Cruise to welcome the New Big Cat Vessel. 463-5733.
February 2
AARP Safe Driving Courses – Feb 2&3; 9am-1pm. Open to ages 50+ Learn current changes in driving laws; most insurances give discounts for course. $12/AARP members; $14/non-members. Marco Lutheran Church, 525 N Collier Blvd. Don Hutchings 394-8780.
Senior Bridge Presents: “You Have Me Confused With an Old Person” – 10am-12pm. Linda Cramer, Pres of the FL Geriatric Care Managers Association presents tips for healthy aging. Free but make reservations, 389-8008. Mackle Park.
2nd Annual Artful Reception for the Seven Sisters – 5-7pm. Social networking and gathering for alumnae of Barnard, Bryn Mawr, Mount Holyoke, Radcliffe, Smith, Vassar & Wellesley. Trudy Labell Fine Art Gallery, 2425 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 102, Naples. $20/person. RSVP by Jan 23, Karen 293-0354.
Naples Orchid Society 50th Year Celebration – 5:30-9pm. Catered dinner by Wynn’s, program by Michael Coronado, Tickets, $25-35. Moorings Presbyterian Church, 791 Harbour Drive, Naples. Paid registration by Jan 30. www.NaplesOrchidSociety.org 304-6604.
Marco Island Shell Club Seminar – 7pm. Edison College biology teacher, Mrs. Tina Ottman, will discuss behaviors of marine organisms during mating season. All are welcome. United Church of Marco, 320 N. Barfield. www.marcoshellclub.com.
February 3
Guided Full Moon Canoe Trips – Feb 3&4; 7:30-9:30pm. Explore the Blackwater River at Collier-Seminole State Park under the moonlight with a park naturalist. Bring your own water, no pets. $30/person, reservations required. 394-3397; friendsofcollierseminolestatepark.com.
Everglades City Seafood Festival – Fri-Sun. Fri: 5:30-10pm; Sat: 10am-10pm; Sun: 11am-7pm. Free. Seafood vendors, arts & crafts, games & rides, live music all weekend. Music includes Gladezmen, Big Bottom, Wild Eyed Country Boyzs, David Nail and much more! 695-2277 or http://www.evergladesseafoodfestival.com for more info and music schedule.
“One Woman, One Cat” – Feb 3-5, 10am-4pm. Portraits of Lorenzo the Cat by Joann Biondi. Free reception Fri at 4pm. Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, 394-4221.
Big Dick and the Extenders – 8pm. Performing live at The Little Bar Restaurant, 205 Harbor Place, Goodland. 394-5663; www.littlebarrestaurant.com.
February 4
“Art in Bloom” – Feb 4&5, 10am-4pm. Calusa Garden Club will be displaying floral arrangements based on art selections from the Main Fiber Guild. See these at Marco Island Center for the Arts, 1010 Winterberry Drive, 394-4221.
February 5
Winter Concert Series 2012 – 2-4pm. Mr. & Mrs. trio w/Michael Nardi. Bring your own lawn chairs, free to public. Mackle Park.
Big Game at the Beach – Marco Island Marriott Special: $139 for deluxe guest room, entry to the Super Bowl party with unlimited beer wine and wings for 2 adults from 5pm to end of game. Book online using promo code C1J at marcoislandmarriott.com or call 800-438-4373.
February 7
MIHM Event – 7pm. Michael Gannon of U of F presents, “History of Florida in 40 Minutes.” Book signing to follow. Rose History Auditorium, 180 S. Heathwood, 642-1440.
February 8
Florida Seafood Sustainability Webinar – 12:15-12:45pm. Educating seafood lovers about safety and sustainability of Florida’s commercial fishing, topic: Blue Crabs. Free to public. Register at http://floridaseafoodwebinar.eventbrite.com/.
Teen Career Shadowing -Engineering – 1-3pm. Spend the afternoon with Bruce Weinstien, Project Engineer for Marco Utilities. Free to 6-12 grades. Mackle Park Teen Center.
Marco Island Shell Club Event – Trip to Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center for the behind the scenes tour. Al are welcome, reservations required. 963-4694 or www.marcoshellclub.com.
February 9
“I’m Herbert and Other Strangers” – Feb 9-12, 16-18. The Island Players perform at Rose History Auditorium. $18/ticket. 180 S. Heathwood Drive, 394-0080 or theateronmarco.com.
February 10
Love of the Y Tennis Tournament – Feb 10-12. Womens and mens singles, doubles and mixed doubles. $25/singles, $50/team. Marco Island YMCA, 101 Sand Hill Street, 394-YMCA ext. 200.
Daddy/Daughter Sweetheart Dance – 6:30-8pm. Enjoy music, appetizers, games, free portrait. For daughters ages 3-12 and their dads. $12/couple, $6/additional daughter. Marco YMCA, 101 Sand Hill Street, 394-YMCA to register.
February 11
5th Annual “Jammin in the Hammock” Bluegrass Festival – Sat & Sun. 10am-6pm. Bluegrass bands include Wholetones, Sawgrass Drifters, Yesterday’s News and more. Arts/crafts and food vendors. $15/person/day. Collier-Seminole State Park. Campground reservations 800-326-3521; friendsofcollierseminolestatepark.com.
Marco Players Box Lunch Series – 12pm. “Tribute to Patsy Cline.” $25/person, includes box lunch and Q&A session. 1089 N. Collier Blvd, 642-7270, www.themarcoplayers.com.
February 12
Winter Concert Series 2012 – 2-4pm. Marco Island Strummers. Bring your own lawn chairs, free to public. NEW LOCATION: Veterans’ Park.
MONDAYS
Guided Canoe Trips at Collier Seminole State Park – Mon, Weds, Fri and Sat; 9:30am-12:30pm. Learn about the mangrove estuaries of SWFL on the Blackwater River. Bring your own food, water, bug spray and sun block. $25/person. Reservations required. 239-394-3397. Collier Seminole Park, 20200 Tamiami Trail East, Naples.
The American Association of University Women – 9am. 3rd Mon each month. Marco Presbyterian Church, 394-1588 or 394-3211.
Mothers of Marco – 10am play group. Mackle Park playground or Room B if too hot, cold or raining. 642-1411.
Alzheimer Association’s Memory Loss/Caregiver Support Group – 10:30am-noon. 4th Mon. except Dec & May. For those with mild to moderate memory loss & their caregivers. St. Mark’s Church library, Marco Island. 394-8097.
Touch Tank Exploration – 11-11:30am. Rookery Bay.
Nature Walk – 11-11:30am. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
Calusa Garden Club – 1pm, 2nd Mon. United Methodist Church. 394-1375.
Manatee Experience – 2-2:30pm. Learn fun facts, threats and ways to help these endangered mammals. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
Martini Mondays – 4-11pm. $5 Martinis. Zinful Lounge at Vandy’s. 394-0049.
BINGO – thru May 7. 5:30pm doors open. 7pm 1st game. Great fun, community fellowship, lots of good food and prizes. Large pots of money to be won. JCMI, 991 Winterberry Dr. 642-0800.
Adult Tap Dance, Beginner – 6:30-7:30pm. Spotlight Dance Studio. 394-9800.
Civil Air Patrol – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Mon. Marco Island Executive Airport. 642-8017.
Open Gym Tumbling – 7-9pm. For middle school. $8/walk-in. Mackle Park.
TUESDAYS
Marco Cruise Club – 4th Tues. Marco Community Bank. 642-9087.
Marco Sunrise Rotary – 7:15am. Bistro Soleil at the Olde Marco Inn. 642-9122.
Arts Advisory Committee – 8am. 2nd Tues. City Hall.
Kayak Tour – 9-11am. $40; $35/members. Rookery Bay.
Canasta – 12:30-3:30pm. Free. Mackle Park.
Bingo – 1pm. Jan 3-Mar 27. $14/packet, $22/two packets. Complimentary coffee, tea, snacks. Marco Island YMCA, 394-YMCA.
Duplicate Bridge – 1pm. Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, 991 Winterberry Dr. 642-0800.
Turtle Tuesday – 2-2:30pm. Learn about sea turtles of Florida. Rookery Bay.
Mindful Meditation – 6:30pm. Free non-for profit group offers meditation practices and teachings in the Thich Nhat Hahn Buddhist tradition. Peaceful Escapes, Massage and Healing Arts Studio, 601 E. Elkcam Circle B-3, Marco Island, FL 34145, meditationonmarco.org.
Ladies Bible Study – Jan 10-Mar 27. Tues, 6:30-8:30. New Life Community Church, 590 W Elkcam Circle, 394-3469.
WEDNESDAYS
Farmer’s Market – 7:30am – 1:30pm. Veterans’ Community Park, 642-0575.
Just Friends (former Marco Island Newcomers) – 11:30am. 2nd Wed. Konrad’s Restaurant. 642-7133.
Marco Island Woman’s Club – 11:30am. 1st Wed Oct-May. Marco Island Yacht Club. 389-2833. marcowomansclub.com
Newcomers Club of Marco Island – 11:30am. 2nd Wed. Marco island Yacht Club. 642-3842.
Island Knitters – 12:30-3:30pm. Free. Mackle Park.
Skulls & Bones – 2-2:30pm. Learn about animals and the way they live by their skulls and bones. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
Wine Down Wednesdays – 4-11pm. Half price wines by the glass. Zinful Lounge at Vandy’s. 394-0049.
Art Walk at the Esplanade – 5-8pm. Last Wed each month. Artwork, artists, music, refreshments, fun. The Artist Colony at the Esplanade, 740 N Collier Blvd.
Marco Island Foundation for the Arts Board Meeting – 5:30pm. 2nd Wed. At MIFA office in the Esplanade. Carol 642-8280. www.marcoarts.org
Marco Writers – 5:30-7:30pm. 2nd Wed. Fifth Third Bank Community Room, 650 E Elkcam Circle. Gwen DeCrow 248-3219.
Open Gym Tumbling – 6-7:30pm. For Elementary School. $8/walk-in. Mackle Park.
The Italian American Society – 7pm. 1st Wed. Mackle Park. 970-2023.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary – 7:30pm. 3rd Wed.
THURSDAYS
Osteoporosis Dance Class – Spotlight Dance Studio. 394-9800.
Kiwanis Club – 7:30am. Visitor’s welcome. Porky’s Last Stand, 701 Bald Eagle Drive. John Coff, President, 389-8929.
The Blood Mobile – 8:30am-4:30pm. 1st Thurs. Next to the Health Care Center. 394-8780.
Kayak Tours – 9-11am. Pre-registration required. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
Zen Yoga – 9-10am. Open to all fitness levels. $15/session, walk-ins welcome. Marco Island Racquet Center.
San Marco Council of Catholic Women – 9:15am. 2nd Thurs. Parish Center, 389-5854.
Grief Support – 10-11:30am. 2nd Thurs. Avow Hospice, Marco Island Office, 656 Bald Eagle Dr, Suite B. Carolyn Katchmar, Licensed Clinical Therapist, 394-1784.
The Marco Men’s Club – 10am. 2nd Thurs. All men from Isles of Capri, Goodland and Marco welcome. Guest speakers, social outings and more. Meet at Mackle Park Community Center. Peter Clapp, 389-2179, Marcomensclub.com.
Marco Island Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution – 10:30am. 34d Thurs, Nov-Apr. Monthly luncheon meeting. Kay Zeigler 642-0711.
Slithering Snakes – 11-11:30am. Learn about snakes and how to tell which are venomous as our naturalist dispels myths about these slithering reptiles. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
Mah Jongg – 11:30am-3:30pm. Advanced beginners, intermediates & advanced players. Reservations necessary. Jewish Congregation of Marco Island. Barbara 394-6979.
Mah Jongg – 12:30-3:30pm. FREE. Mackle Park.
Noontime Rotary – 12pm. Marco Island Yacht Club. 572-3720.
Nature Walk – 2-2:30pm. Join a naturalist for a walk around the grounds and trails of the Environmental Learning Center. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
Gold Drive for the Academy – 3-6pm. Bring your gold to sell, 10% donated to The Marco Island Academy. South Beach Hair & Diva Boutique, 599 S Collier Blvd. 642-0506.
One World, Many Stories – 3-4pm. Grades 1-5. Marco Island Library. 394-3272.
C.J.’s Thursday Thing – 6-9pm Jim Long performs outside. 8-11:30pm Jenny Woodman performs inside. 389-4511.
Non-denominational, Spirit Filled Meetings – 7pm. Call Pastor Getter, 289-9279 or Kathy, 394-5872 for info
Barbershop Chapter of the Everglades Meetings – 7pm. 1355 Fifth Avenue South, Naples. 250-0457.
Marco Sportfishing Club – First Thurs of month, 7pm. Rose History Auditorium at Marco Historical Museum, 180 S. Heathwood Drive. www.marcosportfishingclub.com.
Corvette Club – 8pm. All Corvettes and muscle cars welcome Town Center parking lot across from Publix near Susie’s Diner. Marcoislandcorvettes.com.
FRIDAYS
Doctor’s Clinic – 1:30-4:30pm. Dr. Kirk Demartino will see patients in Everglades City in the clinic behind the Fire Station. Medicare and insurance accepted, 642-5552.
Munchin’ in the Mangroves – 11-11:30am. Learn about native fish and estuarine organisms as naturalist feeds residents of 2,300-gallon aquarium. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
Duplicate Bridge – 12:30-4pm. Free. Mackle Park.
Nature Walk – 2-2:30pm. Join a naturalist for a walk around the grounds and trails of the Environmental Learning Center. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples. 417-6310.
C.J.’s Friday Thing – 8-11:30pm. Entertainment in a beautiful setting. 389-4511.
Olde Marco Inn – 8pm. Entertainment in the Lounge. 389-0981.
SATURDAYS
Marco Island Road Runners – 6:30-7:30am. All running levels are welcome. No charge. Mackle Park.
Flea Market/Bazaar – 8am-2pm. Last Sat of month. Waypoint Community church, parking lot, 710 Goodlette Rd N. 774-1165.
Artist Colony at the Esplanade – 11am-7pm. 13 Marco Island artists in 3 studio spaces.
Mobile Pet Vet – 9am-1pm. 2nd Sat of month. Dr. Lopez visits McLeod Park in Everglades City. 777-PETS(7387) or www.naplesmobliepetvet.com.
Guided Swamp Walks – 1st, 2nd and 3rd Saturdays. $60/nonmembers, $50/members. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. Reservations required, 695-1023 or islandgirlm@msn.com.
SUNDAYS
Little Bar Restaurant – 6-10pm. Live entertainment featuring Merrill, 394-5663.
GENERAL
City of Marco – cityofmarcoisland.com
Everglades Astronomical Society – 410-8192. gator.naples.net/clubs/eas
Everglades Mullet Rapper – evergladesmulletrapper.com
Friends of Fakahatchee, Inc – orchidswamp.org
Friends of Tigertail – 394-4832. Friendsoftigertail.com
Friends of the Museum of the Everglades – evergladesmuseum.org
Marco City Parks and Recreation Calendar – 642-0575. cityofmarcoisland.com
Marco Island Chamber of Commerce – 394-7549. marcoislandchamber.org
Marco Island Community TV – MarcoIslandCommunityTV.com
Marco Island Foundation for the Arts – 740 N Collier Blvd, #102. 642-0015. marcoarts.org
Marco Island Library – 394-3272. marcoislandlibrary.com
Marco Players Theater group – 642-7270. themarcoplayers.com
Nature Conservancy – 262-0304. conservancy.org
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve – 417-6310. rookerybay.org
Sailing Association of Marco Island (SAMI) – Commodore Barbara Fleischer 642-3437.
The Art League of Marco Island – 394-4221. marcoislandart.com
The Marco Island Historical Society – 389-6447. themihs.org
U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary classes – Pre-registration required 642-8406.
YMCA – 101 Sandhill St. 394-3144. marcoislandymca.org
To add your club or event in the Coastal Breeze News, contact natalie@coastalbreezenews.com, call 393-4991 or fax 393-4992.
Government Meetings
Marco Island
All meetings at City Hall 1st Conference Room, 50 Bald Eagle Dr, unless otherwise noted.
January 26 – 8am. Audit Advisory Committee.
February 1 – 9am. Utilities Advisory Board.
February 1 – 3pm. Beautification Advisory Committee Meeting.
February 2 – 1pm. Police/Fire Pension Board Meeting. Fire Station Training Room, 1280 San Marco Road.
February 3 – 9am. Planning Board Meeting. Community Meeting Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
February 6 – 5:30pm. Regular City Council Meeting. Community Meeting Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
February 10 – 9am. Bike Path Ad-Hoc Volunteer Committee Meeting.
February 14 – 3pm. Code Compliance Board Meeting. Community Meeting Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
February 14 – 3pm. Arts Advisory Committee Meeting.
February 15 – 9am. Beach Advisory Committee Meeting.
Collier County
All meetings at Board of County Commissioners chambers, 3rd floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, unless otherwise noted.
January 24 – 9am. Board of County Commissioners.
January 27 – 9am. Collier MPO Pathways Advisory Committee. Growth Management Division – Planning and Regulation. 2800 N Horseshoe Drive, Room 609/610.
January 30 – 5pm. Management Division – Room 610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive.
January 30 – 5pm. Land Development Code Amendment 2012 Cycle 1. Room 610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive.
February 1 – 9am. Environmental Advisory Council.
February 1 – 3pm. Development Services Advisory Committee. Room 609/610, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive.
February 2 – 9am. Collier County Planning Commission.
February 2 – 9:30am. Golden Gate City Community Task Force Meeting. 4701 Golden Gate Parkway.
February 2 – 2pm. Vanderbilt Beach MSTU Advisory Committee. St. John’s Life Center, 625 11th Ave.
February 3 – 9am. Special Magistrate Hearing.
February 9 – 1pm. Coastal Advisory Committee Meeting.
February 9 – 2pm. Affordable Housing Advisory Subcommittee. Public Services Division located on the Collier Government Campus, Suite 217, 3339 Tamiami Trail E.
February 9 – 2pm. East Naples Community Task Force Meeting. Room 609, 2800 N. Horseshoe Drive.
February 10 – 9am. Collier MPO Board Meeting.
February 14 – 9am. Board of County Commissioners.
February 15 – 9am. Contractors Licensing Board (CLB).
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