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Calendar of Events

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JUNE 2009

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange - MangoMania Kick off

Date:

June 18

Time:

6 PM

Location:

Earth and Spirit Garden Gallery, Maria Drive, St. James City

Description:

Crowning of Mango King and Queen, announcement of art winner for tee shirts and advertising. Distribution of tee shirts for event volunteers.  Door prizes and more . Music.

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

 

JULY 2009

 

 

 

Event:

Annual Fourth of July Parade

Date:

July 4

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:

 

 

 
 

Event:

13th Annual MangoMania Tropical Fruit Fair

Date:

July 11 and 12

Time:

TBA

Location:

German American Social Club, Cape Coral

Description:

Tropical Plant & Fruit Sales, Educational Seminars, Music Venues, Guinness World's Largest Mango & Other Contests, Kids Activities, Arts & Craft Vendors, Mango Tasting Table, Variety of Food Vendors

Sponsor:

Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, 239-283-4842. www.mangomaniafl.com

 

 

Event:

Pine Island's "Walk Down Memory Lane" Reunion

Date:

July 11

Time:

9 AM -

Location:

Matlacha Community Park

Description:

Annual family reunion for former Pine Island residents to gather, share stories, pictures. Bring a potluck dish to pass around.

Sponsor:

Matlacha community - Barbara - 239-283-1254, Susie - 239-283-0986

 

 

 

 

AUGUST 2009

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Aug. 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

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2009

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Sept. 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

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER 2009

 

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Oct. 15

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

 

 

 

Event:

Matlacha Hookers Annual Fishing Tournament and Kids Derby

Date:

October 18

Time:

8 AM - 5 PM

Location:

Fish House Marina, Matlacha

Description:

Annual fishing tournament (adult anglers) and children's derby. Fundraiser for island groups including elementary school. Music, kids activities, fish fry, silent and Chinese auctions and more.

Sponsor:

Matlacha Hookers, www.matlachahookers.org

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 2009

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Nov. 19

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:

Southwest Florida Blues Festival

Date:

November 21

Time:

TBA

Location:

Pine Island Resort/KOA Kampgrounds, St. James City

Description:

10th annual blues festival - national acts, local musicians. Arts and craft vendors, food vendors, and more.

Sponsor:

Matlacha Mariners, www.matlachamariners.org

 

 

DECEMBER 2009

 

 

 

Event:

Matlacha Holiday Bliss

Date:

TBA

Time:

1 PM

Location:

Matlacha Community Park

Description:

Annual holiday event, with activities for children. Christmas Caroling, Santa Claus.

Sponsor:

Matlacha Civic Association

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Dec. 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

 

 

 

JANUARY 2010

 

 

 

 

Event:

Taste of Pine Island

Date:

Jan. 25

Time:

11 AM - 5 PM

Location:

Phillips Park, Pine Island Center

Description:

Annual scholarship fundraiser for Kiwanis.  Fish drop, live entertainment, arts and crafts, local food vendors and more.

Sponsor:

Pine Island Kiwanis, Patty Burman - 239-283-0777

 

 

Event:

Music on the Mound

Date:

Jan. 30

Time:

TBA

Location:

Calusa Heritage Trail, Pineland

Description:

UF and Randell Research Center music fundraiser.  More details to follow.

Sponsor:

Randell Research Center, Dennis Hazlin, 239-283-3975

 

 

 

FEBRUARY 2010

 

 

Event:

"Spring Fling" Bag n Tag Sale

Date:

TBA

Time:

8 AM - 2 PM

Location:

Bank of America, Pine Island Road

Description:

Annual rummage sale hosted by Matlacha Hookers, to benefit college scholarship fund.

Sponsor:

Matlacha Hookers, www.matlachahookers.org

 

 

Event:

Annual Art Show and Sale

Date:

Feb. 13 & 14

Time:

TBA

Location:

Matlacha - Pine Island Art Center

Description:

Annual show and sale by Pine Island Art Association.

Sponsor:

Pine Island Art Association

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

Feb. 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

 

 

 

Event:

Sounds Like Pine Island

Date:

Feb. 20

Time:

TBA

Location:

Pine Island Elks Lodge, Pine Island Center

Description:

Come enjoy a day with local musical talent, food, entertainment and more.  Details to follow. Benefits local island charities.

Sponsor:

Pine Island Elks Lodge

 

 

 

 

Event:

Annual Garden Gala

Date:

Feb. 27

Time:

TBA

Location:

Garden Park, Phillips Park, Pine Island Center

Description:

Annual "gala" fundraiser with plant sales, speakers, food, arts, and more.

Sponsor:

Pine Island Garden Club

 

 

 

MARCH 2010

 

 

Event

Rubber Duck Race

Date:

Mar. 7

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. 12 & 13

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. 18

Time:

6 PM

TBA

Lovegrove's Gallery, Matlacha

Description:

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

Sponsor:

GPICC

 

 

 

Event:

Annual Breast Fest

Date:

Mar. 20

Time:

TBA

Location:

St. James City Civic Center

Description:

Annual breast cancer fundraiser, sponsored by "From Our Hearts". Details to follow.

Sponsor:

From Our Hearts - marcisp@comcast.net

 

 

APRIL 2010

 

 

 

Event:

After-hours Business Card Exchange

Date:

TBA

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

 

 

 

 

MAY 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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