November-December 2014
Noon-time Rotary of Marco Island
Every Thursday: 11:45 – 1:00
Da Vinci Ristorante Italiano
599 S. Collier Blvd, Suite 215, Marco Island, FL
Sunrise Rotary of Marco Island
Tue., November 18 & 25; December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 7:00am – 8:30am
100 Palm St., Marco Island, FL
For more information call Jennifer Shanahan at 239-776-6903.
“CJ’s” Live Music Thursday
Thu., November 13, 20, 27; December, 4, 11, 18; 6:00pm – 11:30pm
740 N. Collier Blvd., Ste. #105 Marco Island, FL
Jim Long performs outside from 6:00 – 9:00 PM and Jenny Woodman performs inside from 8:00-11:30 pm. For more information call 239-389-4511.
BINGO at the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island
Every Mon., Oct. 6th thru May 4th 2015 – 5:30pm – 9:00pm
991 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145.
Doors open at 5:30 pm, first game starts at 7:00 pm.
Farmers Market – Veterans’ Park
Every Wed., November 12 – April 22, 2015, 7:30am – 1:30pm
Marco Island Farmer’s Market at Veteran’s Park right across from The Sandlin Team
Real Estate at 886 Park Ave. Marco Island, FL.
Caxambas Republican Club of SW Florida Social Meeting
Wed., November 12, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
CJ’s on the Bay 740 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL.
For more information call Litha Berger at 239-954-5994 or email, lithasberger@gm.com
Kiwanis Club of Marco Island
Thu., November 13, 20, 27 Dec. 4, 11, 18 – 7:30am – 8:30am
551 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145.
Breakfast is at Stonewalls. For more information call Donna at 239-250-3381 or visit our website at www.kiwanisclubofmarcoisland.org.
Shrine Club of Marco Island
Fri., November 14, 21, 28; December 5,12,19,26 – 11:30am – 12:30pm
The club meets at various locations. Call Bill at 239-642-7749 for more information.
Caxambas Republican Club
Thu., November 13, 5pm – 7pm
740 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL
General meeting will be held at CJ’s on the Bay. For more information, call 239-389-0981.
Meals of Hope
Sat., November 15, 9am – 11am
1401 Trinidad, Marco Island, FL
Goodland Civic Association Holiday Bazaar
Sat., November 15, 10am – 4pm
321 Pear Tree Ave, Marco Island, FL 34145.
Art, Crafts, Food and Music at MarGood Harbor Park. For more information, contact Connie at goodlandfl@aol.com or cell 239-734-0825, or Noreen Seegers at 262-203-2423 or noreenseegers@hotmail.com
Marco Island Yacht Club Fall Sailing Regatta
Sat., November 15-16, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Marco Island Yacht Club, 1400 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL
Christmas Island Style – Marco Florist Ornament Day and Open House
Sat., November 15, 1pm – 4pm
175 S Barfield Dr., Shops of Marco, Marco Island, FL 34145.
The Marco Christmas Ornament will be on display and sold. For more information call Barb at 393-6204.
20th Anniversary of MIHS & Calusa Gallery Grand Opening
Sat., November 15, 5pm – 8pm
Marco Island Historical Society, South Heathwood Drive, Marco Island, FL,
Jolly Be Good 5K Run
Sun., November 16, 7:30am – 9:00am
Veteran’s Park, across from The Sandlin Team at 886 Park Ave., Marco Island, FL.
Presented by the Gulf Coast Runners, this event celebrates (and is run across) the Jolly Bridge in Marco Island. Come and take on one of the more challenging 5K’s around!
Goodland Holiday Art & Craft Bazaar
Sun., November 16, 10am – 4pm
MIFA Left Bank Art Fests
Sun., November 16, 10am – 4pm
Esplanade, 740 and 760 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL
For more information contact Tyler MacDonald, tylerswildphotos@yahoo.com or Pricilla MacDonald, prisjoy1@comcast.net
November After Five Networking Event – Arturo’s Restaurant
Wed., November 19, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
844 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island, FL.
Everyone is invited. Food, Networking and Fun. Members: $5, Non-Members: $10, President’s Club: Free
Christmas Island Style – “The Music Man, Jr.”
Fri., November 21, Sat., 22nd; 7:30pm – 9:00pm; Sun. Nov. 23rd 2:30-4:00
525 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL. The play will be presented by the Island Theater Company at the Marco Lutheran Church. For more information call Stef at 250-8348.
Office of Marco Rubio – Zach Zampella
Mon., November 24, 12pm – 1pm
Marco Island Chamber Of Commerce, 1102 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL
Zach Zampella of Senator Rubio’s Office
Civitan Club
Tue., November 25, 6pm – 7pm
Mario’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill – 845 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island
For information call Bob Kircher at 239-774-2326 E-mail
robertk856@aol.com .
Christmas Island Style – Santa’s Arrival at Shops of Marco
Fri., November 28, 6pm – 7pm
175 S Barfield Dr., Marco Island, FL,
For more information call Mike at 393-6300
Christmas Island Style Tree Lighting – Veteran’s Park
Sat., November 29, 6pm – 8pm
Veteran’s Park, across from The Sandlin Team at 886 Park Ave, Marco Island, FL.
For more information call Wanda Day at 777-1484
2nd Annual DECK THE DOORS
Sun., November 30, 4pm – 6pm
Rose History Auditorium, Marco Island Historical Museum
2nd Annual “Deck the Doors” Wreath Decorating Contest and Silent Auction. Presented by the Marco Island Area Chamber of Commerce and Marco Island Historical Society. Admission, $5 (One $5 Entry fee will be deducted from any winning wreath purchase).
City Council Meeting
Mon., December 1, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
City of Marco Island Community Room – Regular City Council Meeting
Christmas Island Style – Holiday Pets on Parade
Tue., December 2, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
CJ’s on the Bay, 740 N Collier Blvd, Esplanade Shoppes, Marco Island, FL. For more information call Wayne or Sue at 312-607-5969 or 389-1265.
Marco Island Historical Society Monthly Meeting
Tue., December 2, 7pm – 8pm
180 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, FL
Meeting held in the Rose History Auditorium.
Caxambas Republican Club of SW Florida Business Meeting
Wed., December 3, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
320 N Barfield Dr., Marco Island, FL, United States
There will be a featured speaker. For more information, please call Litha Berger @ 239-954-5994 or email @ lithasberger@gmail.com .
50th Anniversary Celebration Committee Meeting
Thu., December 4, 10am – 11am
Marco Island Chamber Of Commerce, 1102 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL
Meeting of the 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee .
MIFA Brushes and Paint Outdoor Art Show
Sat., December 6, 12pm – 5pm
1361 Andalusia Terrace, and 599 S. Collier Blvd.
For more information contact Carolyn Burger, carolynburger2008@comcast.net or Karen Swanker, khswanker@hotmail.com .
Christmas Island Style BOAT Parade
Sat., December 6, 6pm – 7pm
CJ’s on the Bay, 740 N Collier Blvd #105, Marco Island, FL
For more information call Stef at 239-250-8348.
MIFA Left Bank Art Fests
Sun., December 7, 10am – 4pm
Esplanade, 740 and 760 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL
For more information contact Tyler MacDonald, tylerswildphotos@yahoo.com or Pricilla MacDonald, prisjoy1@comcast.net .
Speakeasy Ribbon Cutting
Sun., December 7, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
1112 ½ N. Collier Blvd. near the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce.
2014 Christmas Gala – Bistro Soleil
Sun., December 7, 6pm – 9pm
100 Palm Street, Marco Island, FL,
For more information call the Chamber of Commerce at 239-394-7549.
Civitan Club
Tue., December 9, 6pm – 7pm
Mario’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill – 845 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island
For information call Bob Kircher at 239-774-2326 E-mail robertk856@aol.com .
Caxambas Republican Club of SW Florida Social Meeting
Wed., December 10, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
CJ’s on the Bay 740 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL.
For more information call Litha Berger @ 239-954-5994 or email @ lithasberger@gmail.com .
Sicilian Tenors in Concert
Wed., December 10, 7:00pm – 9:30pm
851 San Marco Rd, Marco Island, FL. Performing at the San Marco Parish Hall. Tickets are $30 per person. Call 394-5181 or 404-6733 for more information.
Cookies and Milk with Santa
Sat., December 13, 10am – 12pm
1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island, FL. Sponsored by Marco Island Parks and Recreation. For more information call Stef at 250-8348
Christmas Island Style STREET Parade
Sat., December 13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm
For more information call Stef at 239-250-8348.
Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Lunch Cruise
Sun., December 14, 11:30am – 2:00pm
Marco Island Princess, 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL. Annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch Cruise Boat LEAVES at 12 Noon. Wear something festive!
Christmas Island Style – Ice Skating in the Park
Sun., December 14, 1pm – 8pm
Veterans’ Park, across from The Sandlin Team Real Estate, 886 Park Ave, Marco Island, FL. For more information call Barb at 595-0488.
Jewish Film Festival – “The Jewish Cardinal”
Sun., December 14, 1:30pm – 4:00pm
JCMI Jewish Film Festival, 991 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL.
Holiday Salute to Veterans
Tue., December 16, 7am – 8am
For more information call Rich at 708-704-8104 or Bob at 394-1487
December After Five Networking Event – Marco Beach Hilton Resort
Wed., December 17, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Hilton, 599 South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL.
Everyone is invited. Food, Networking and Fun. Members: $5, Non-Members: $10, President’s Club: Free $10 Admission for all which goes to Christmas Island Style.
Christmas Island Style – Christmas Movie at the Park
Fri., December 19, 6pm – 8pm
Veterans’ Park, right across from The Sandlin Team Real Estate, 886 Park Ave., Marco Island, FL. “Elf” will be playing. For more information call Roy Birkland at 250-2667.
Christmas Island Style – Holiday Caroling Cruise and Dock Decorating Viewing
Sat., December 20, 6pm – 8pm
Marco Island Princess, 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL.
For more information call Wanda at 777-1484.
City Council Meeting
Mon, December 1, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
City of Marco Island Community Room
Regular City Council Meeting
Christmas Island Style – Holiday Pets on Parade