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JULY 2010

 

 

Event:

Annual Fourth of July Parade

Date:

July 3 ---  note this is Saturday

Time:

9 AM (staging)  10 AM Parade

Location:

Stringfellow Road - from Winn Dixie shopping plaza to Center (Elks Club

Description:

All -island parade, floats, vans, bicycles with prizes awarded. Fireworks at dusk (weather permitting) at the Legion in St. James City.

Sponsor:

Pine Island American Legion Post, 239-283-4434

 

 

Event:

14th Annual MangoMania Tropical Fruit Festival

Date:

July 10 & 11

Time:

Sat. 10 AM - 7 PM, Sun. 10 AM - 5 PM

Location:

German-American Social Club, 2101Pine Island Road, Cape Coral

Description:

Annual fund raiser for Pine Island Chamber of Commerce. 2 days of mangos, music, arts & crafts, food, contests, children's activities, plant sales and more. Saturday headliner - Deb & the Dynamics, Sunday - Grupo Batay.  Make "Mat Mango" your friend on Facebook!

Sponsor:

GPICC - 239-283-0888, www.mangomaniafl.com

 

 

Event:

St. James City Civic Center - Indoor Market

Date:

July 24

Time:

7:30 - 10:30 AM

Location:

St. James City Civic Association - Lemon & 4th St.

Description:

Indoor market. Table space $10 members/$15 non-members.

Sponsor:

St. James City Civic Assoc, Cindy Bickford - 239-282-9478

 

 

Event:

Pine Island Cares About Kids

Date:

July 31

Time:

9 AM - 3 PM

Location:

Pine Island United Methodist Church

Description:

Conference for adults including educational classes, seminars, demonstrations, vendor booths plus carnival for children with crafts and activities. No fees involved.

Sponsor:

Beacon of HOPE, Christina Cooper-Foster, ccooperfoster@hotmail.com

 

 

AUGUST 2010

 

 

Event:

Property Management Strategic Partnership Luncheon

Date:

Aug 12

Time:

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Location

Bianca's Italian Restaurant, 16251 N. Cleveland Ave, N. Ft. Myers

Description:

Free property management seminar: property protection, security services, hurricane preparedness, water conservation. Complimentary lunch. Door prizes.

Sponsor:

Servpro of Cape Coral, call to RSVP - 239-573-5911

 

 

Event:

Family Fun Day

Date:

Aug 14

Time:

11 AM - 3 PM

Location

United Plaza, N. Ft. Myers - corner of N. Cleveland Ave & Pondella Rd.

Description:

Free promotional opportunity for Chamber members. "Family Fun Day" for businesses geared towards children, families, water activities or sports. No admission, open to the public.

Sponsor:

Extraordinary Eventz, Lisa Reece - 239-282-9526

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Aug 19

Time:

6 PM

Location

Pine Island American Legion Post, Stringfellow Road, St. James City

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC, 239-283-4842

 

 

Event:

Chamber Breakfast

Date:

Aug. 24

Time:

7:30 - 9 AM

Location:

Island Grill, Pine Island Center

Description:

Monthly breakfast meeting with speaker.   $7 per person.

Sponsor:

GPICC, RSVP - 239-283-4842

 

 

Event:

St. James City Civic Center - Indoor Market

Date:

Aug. 28

Time:

7:30 - 10:30 AM

Location:

St. James City Civic Association - Lemon & 4th St.

Description:

Indoor market. Table space $10 members/$15 non-members.

Sponsor:

St. James City Civic Assoc, Cindy Bickford - 239-282-9478

 

             SEPTEMBER  2010                         

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Sep. 16

Time:

6 PM

Location

TBA

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

 

Event:

St. James City Civic Center - Indoor Market

Date:

Sep. 25

Time:

7:30 - 10:30 AM

Location:

St. James City Civic Association - Lemon & 4th St.

Description:

Indoor market. Table space $10 members/$15 non-members.

Sponsor:

St. James City Civic Assoc, Cindy Bickford - 239-282-9478

 

 

Event:

Chamber Breakfast

Date:

Sep. 28

Time:

7:30 - 9 AM

Location:

Pine Island Elks Lodge, Pine Island Center

Description:

Monthly breakfast meeting with speaker.   $7 per person.

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

 

OCTOBER 2010

 

 

 

 

Event:

Pine Island Elementary Fishing Tournament & Derby

Date:

Oct. 17

Time:

7 AM - 5 PM

Location:

Fish House Marina, Matlacha

Description:

Annual adult fishing tournament and kids' fishing derby. Fish fry open to the public, "silent" and "Chinese" auctions, live music, and more. Kids fish in age groups for trophies and prizes. Adult anglers prizes awarded.

Sponsor:

Matlacha Hookers, www.matlachahookers.org 

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Oct. 21

Time:

6 PM

Location

Moretti's Seafood Restaurant, Matlacha

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC, 239-283-4842

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2010

 

 

Event:

Calusa Blueway Kayak Fishing Tournament

Date:

Nov. 6

Time:

All day

Location

Matlacha Park, Matlacha

Description:

Annual fishing tournament - catch & release for snook, redfish, sea trout, and other species. Weigh in at 3PM. Prizes awarded. Captains' meeting Nov. 5.

Sponsor:

Calusa Blueway Paddling Festival, www.calusabluewaypaddlingfestival.com, 239-233-0655

 

 

Event:

Florida's Creative Coast Weekend

Date:

Nov. 10 & 11

Time:

Extended evening hours - contact galleries for details

Location:

Matlacha and Pine Island shops and galleries

Description:

Weekend music and art by participating galleries. Songwriter's concert on Friday, extended gallery hours, demonstrations, workshops and more.

Sponsor:

GPICC and Pine Island businesses.  www.floridascreativecoast.com

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Nov. 18

Time:

6 PM

Location

TBA

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

 

 

DECEMBER 2010

 

 

 

Event:

Annual Poker Run

Date:

Dec. 5

Time:

TBA

Location

TBA

Description:

Annual fund raiser Poker Run for the Calusa Land Trust. Boat or by land. More details to follow.

Sponsor:

Calusa Land Trust, Ron Wesorick - 239-283-7249

 

 

 

Event:

Florida's Creative Coast Weekend

Date:

Dec. 10 & 11

Time:

Evening hours until 9 PM

Location:

Matlacha and Pine Island shops and galleries

Description:

Weekend music and art by participating galleries. Songwriter's concert on Friday, extended gallery hours, demonstrations, workshops and more.

Sponsor:

GPICC and Pine Island businesses.  www.floridascreativecoast.com

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange - Holiday Party

Date:

Dec. 18 - Saturday

Time:

6 PM

Location

Pine Island Moose Lodge # 2781, Pine Island Center.

Description:

Annual holiday "after hours". Bring a dish, wear your holiday attire, come listen to Pine Island music, and network with fellow business members.  Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC, 239-283-4842

 

JANUARY 2011

 

 

 

Event:

Florida's Creative Coast Weekend

Date:

Jan. 14 & 15

Time:

Evening hours until 9 PM

Location:

Matlacha and Pine Island shops and galleries

Description:

Weekend music and art by participating galleries. Songwriter's concert on Friday, extended gallery hours, demonstrations, workshops and more.

Sponsor:

GPICC and Pine Island businesses.  www.floridascreativecoast.com

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Jan. 20

Time:

6 PM

Location

TBA

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

FEBRUARY 2011

 

 

 

Event:

Florida's Creative Coast Weekend

Date:

Feb. 11 & 12

Time:

Evening hours until 9 PM

Location:

Matlacha and Pine Island shops and galleries

Description:

Weekend music and art by participating galleries. Songwriter's concert on Friday, extended gallery hours, demonstrations, workshops and more. Annual "Art in the Heart of Matlacha" show and sale.

Sponsor:

GPICC and Pine Island businesses.  www.floridascreativecoast.com

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Feb. 17

Time:

6 PM

Location

TBA

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

Event:

Garden Gala

Date:

Feb. 19

Time:

9 AM

Location

Philips Park at Island Center

Description:

Annual Fund raiser - Plant Sale and raffle and bake sale
and lots of fun

Sponsor:

Pine Island Garden Club   info@pineislandgardenclub.org

 

MARCH 2011

 

 

Event

Rubber Duck Race

Date:

Mar. 5

Time:

12 noon -

Location:

Woody's Waterside Grill, St. James City

Description:

Annual "rubber duck race" to benefit Calusa Land Trust. Prizes, raffles, music, food, and more.

Sponsor:

Calusa Land Trust, Ron Wesorick - 239-283-7249

 

 

Event:

Florida's Creative Coast Weekend

Date:

Mar. 11 & 12

Time:

Evening hours until 9 PM

Location:

Matlacha and Pine Island shops and galleries

Description:

Weekend music and art by participating galleries. Songwriter's concert on Friday, extended gallery hours, demonstrations, workshops and more.

Sponsor:

GPICC and Pine Island businesses.  www.floridascreativecoast.com

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Mar. 17

Time:

6 PM

Location

TBA

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

 

Event:

Chamber Breakfast

Date:

Mar. 22

Time:

7:30 - 9 AM

Location:

Pine Island Elks Lodge, Pine Island Center

Description:

Monthly breakfast meeting with speaker.   $7 per person. Program - TBA

Sponsor:

GPICC, 283-0888

 

 

APRIL 2011

 

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

April 14

Time:

6 PM

Location:

TBA

Description:

Monthly gathering of members to socialize and catch up on latest business news. Door prizes, 50/50 drawings

Sponsor:

GPICC - 239-283-4842

 

 

Event:

Chamber Breakfast

Date:

Apr. 26

Time:

7:30 - 9 AM

Location:

Pine Island Elks Lodge, Pine Island Center

Description:

Monthly breakfast meeting with speaker.   $7 per person.

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

MAY 2011

 

 

JUNE 2011

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

June 16

Time:

6 PM

Location:

TBA

Description:

Monthly business after-hours card exchange. Door prizes, 50/50 raffle, food and beverages.

Sponsor:

GPICC 239-283-0888

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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