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Naples Town Hall is proud to announce our exciting 29th season, distinguished by an array of outstanding programming for 2012. Make sure that you don’t miss out! Purchase your subscriptions now to what is sure to be another spectacular, sold-out season. www.naplestownhall.org Glenn Beck – Saturday, January 7th Join us for a revealing evening of unique insight into the heart and mind of iconic figure, Glenn Beck, as he engages in intimate dialogue with friend and best-selling author Eric Metaxas. Andrew Weil, M.D. – Wednesday, February 1st Father of the Integrative Medicine Movement in America and author of six #1 ... Read More »

PARKS AND RECREATION NOTES -       Get connected with  Parks and Recreation programs by: *All new Parks and Recreation Facebook page *Website: www.cityofmarcoisland.com *Sign-up for Recreation Notices through email on our    Parks and Recreation website. _______________________________________________________ YOUTH PROGRAMS, Ages 6 -13 Freestyle Martial Arts for Kids Offered by Defense Fitness Club, children will learn martial arts fitness and defensive techniques which will emphasize confidence building and skill development. This program is based on the 5 principles of martial arts: Body Relationships, Balance, Extension, Blending & Controlling the Mind; all by utilizing the best techniques of martial arts. Freestyle Martial Arts for ... Read More »

The Marco Island Historical Society will present a program about a little-known part of our state history on Tuesday July 5 at 7 p.m. in our Rose History Hall. Refreshments will open the evening and our guest speaker’s program will begin at 7:30. Andrew Tetlow has been the curator at Koreshan State Historic Site in Estero for about two years. His background before coming to the Florida State Park Service was in Mayan Archaeology in Central America. Mr. Tetlow’s field work was conducted in Belize, Mexico, and El Salvador. He received his BA in Anthropology from the University of Central ... Read More »

There will be no garbage/recycling/yard waste collection on Monday, July 4, 2011, in the areas of Collier County serviced by Waste Management, including Marco Island and Everglades City, nor in the Immokalee area serviced by Choice Environmental.There is no make-up day in Collier County.  If Monday, July 4, is your collection day, your garbage/recycling/yard waste will be collected on your next regularly scheduled collection day. Read More »

WINTERBERRY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: By Jane A. Marlowe Winterberry Christian Academy celebrated Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 7 in the Sanctuary of the Baptist Family Church. Dawn Sheldon, principal, welcomed guests, students and families and introduced Pastor Aaron Lundquist who offered an opening prayer. Students Sydney Lundquist, Katherine Felipe and Kiera Ludwigsen thanked their teachers, staff and families for giving them the opportunity to learn and grow in the exciting environment of the Academy. They concluded their remarks with a fast paced, entertaining slide program of life at Winterberry. Molly Rayner, who with her husband, John, has been a strong supporter of ... Read More »

By Frances Diebler Harbor Fever, we all get it and we all have to learn how to deal with it. First of all, I should explain just what is, “Harbor Fever”. Simply stated, Harbor Fever is a mental disease all cruisers get from time to time especially if they are in a fully equipped safe harbor with many other boats, cruisers, provision stores, and all the amenities necessary to provide you with a comfortable life. But, alas, there comes a time when you have to move on if you want to continue on your journey. I speak only for myself, ... Read More »

This column is the opinion of a 3 year old African Grey Parrot named “Simba” who has an extremely high intelligence level. While he does not possess a degree from any college or university, he does have a strong opinion of himself and feels that he is the best candidate to answer the complex questions of today’s discerning pets…and the humans they own… Dear Simba, I am honored to live across the street from you in a small burrow in an empty lot with my mom and dad and my 2 other brothers (or rather I think they’re brothers). I ... Read More »

By Crystal Manjarres Q. What are some important nutrients I should be including in my diet? A. According to the USDA, Americans are lacking in seven essential nutrients: potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E, calcium, vitamin C, and fiber. Potassium has been shown to decrease blood pressure naturally, in addition to enhancing fertility, as well as muscle and nerve function. Potassium is readily available in many foods such as: bananas, potatoes, avocados, apricots, walnuts, peanuts, strawberries, oranges, broccoli, tomatoes and squash, just to name a few. My personal favorite way to consume potassium is pure coconut water- it has double ... Read More »

By Mike P. Usher Tonight the Summer Triangle is above the horizon again after its winter absence. The bright trio of Altair, Deneb and Vega lies embedded in the summer Milky Way. Except for the previously mentioned three, there are few bright stars in this region, but there are literally millions of dimmer ones. Scan with your binoculars from Deneb leftwards towards Sagittarius – innumerable stars will be revealed. Even more may be seen if you wait a couple of days for the too bright Moon to get out of the way. On the chart you will see a number ... Read More »

By Patricia Huff The Big Cypress Sportsmen’s Alliance is scheduling a Kids Swamp Buggy Safari for Saturday, June 18. This event will be confined to private property access trails due to the 60-day Preserve closure during this time. Plans are for all to meet at 9 AM at the Concho entry point which is located seven miles north on Turner River Road off US 41. The program will include a BBQ and buggy ride in the afternoon before returning at approximately 4:30 PM. For more information, please call 239 370-8532. The 36th Annual Miccosukee Music Festival will be held on ... Read More »

By Natalie Strom Last February the Greater Marco Island Unit of the American Cancer Society held their annual Hope Ball at the new Marco Island Historical Museum. This black-tie affair consisted of a silent auction which raised money for R.O.C.K.  Reaching Out to Cancer Kids is a portion of the ACS which focuses on providing special opportunities to children with cancer and their families. The event, which raised over $125,000 for R.O.C.K. would not have been nearly as successful without the donations to the silent auction.  Some of these auction items included tickets to “Dancing with the Stars,” tickets to ... Read More »

By Craig Woodward A few issues back I wrote an article about a former settlement known as “Grocery Place,” now located in Collier Seminole State Park, and pondered about how this name came to be given to such a remote location considering it was never a place to get groceries! As it turns out, persistence paid off, as a series of four articles written in January of 1927 for The Koreshan Unity’s newspaper “The American Eagle,” published in Estero, provided the answer: Grocery and Sugar Bays, at the entrance to Palm River, were “named by a mishap to the supplies of ... Read More »

By Faith Rattei Middle Schoolers and their friends from the Southwest Florida circuit of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod came together on June 11 at Marco Lutheran Church for some BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) Training around what it means to be a servant. This Servant Saturday was inspired by the Synod’s challenge to pick a Saturday in June where the teens would serve the local community. The Marco Island Middle School graciously opened their doors for this event. The kids cleaned lockers, classrooms, windows and offices. After lunch, the kids went to Grace Lutheran to pack military ... Read More »

The Greater Marco Family YMCA celebrates Father’s Day 2011. First celebrated in June 1910 at the Spokane YMCA in Washington, Father’s Day is now recognized all over the world. “The Greater Marco Family YMCA is proud to join our Marco Island famillies in honoring fathers,” said Cindy Love, CEO. “Dads, and Moms, play a paramount role in children’s lives, and the Y is committed to helping foster those relationships.” Father’s Day was founded by Sonora Louis Smart Dodd, the daughter of a single father who served in the Civil War. On Mother’s Day in 1909 Smart Dodd heard a sermon ... Read More »

Celebrate Independence Day at a family-fun event in historic Everglades City on Saturday, July 2. This small friendly community will have a parade, arts & crafts sale, raffle, contest for best-dressed kiddies, music, and food. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. with the opening ceremony. The Patriotic Parade begins to wend its way through the streets at 10:00 a.m. with everyone competing to win a prize for the best float or swamp buggy or golf cart. After that, there will be hot dogs, cold drinks, and Key Lime Pie ice cream bars for sale under the pavilion in McLeod Park where the Arts & ... Read More »

Bring your dog to work and take a photo. Take the photo of your dog in your chair or in front of your business sign – be creative, have fun! The National Bring Your Dog to Work Day is June 24. The contest begins June 24 and ends June 30; the winner will be chosen July 1, 2011, and announced on our website. Go to www.hsnaples.org for details on how to enter your photo for the contest. The winning photo will be displayed on the home page of www.hsnaples.org and a link to your place of business on the website. ... Read More »

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is launching a one-year pilot program to help alleviate financial hardship that some small farms may experience due to Florida panthers preying on their free-ranging cattle. The program will also provide financial assistance to encourage building protective pens for smaller livestock and domestic animals. The pilot program’s goal is to encourage coexistence between landowners and native wildlife. The first pilot program, the Free-Ranging Cattle Compensation Program, is designed to help compensate small farms when their free-ranging animals – typically calves – are lost to panthers. Due to limited resources for the pilot program, priority for ... Read More »

Time is running out for FREE cat spay/neuter in Collier County. The Collier Spay Neuter Clinic is offering 400 free spay/neuter surgeries for cats available now through Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Trap-Neuter-Release Grant · June – Aug 2011 · Call (239) 514-7647 for information. The Collier Spay Neuter Clinic (CSNC) has created a spay/neuter campaign called “Stop Littering.” The program is funded by a Florida Animal Friend, Inc. grant. Florida Animal Friend awarded CSNC a $25,000 grant to spay and neuter free roaming, stray and feral cats to address cat overpopulation. CSNC’s “Stop Littering” Program will fix feral or free ... Read More »

Kira Krumm has recently been named to the National Advisory Board of the Marco Island Academy. According to Jane Watt the schools founder, her role will be to assist and guide the school’s art program. As an accomplished designer, Ms. Krümm continues her dedication to the arts and her community. In addition to her affiliation with many national and international trade organizations, she is involved with several regional fine arts and civic organizations. She is a member of the Marco Island Chamber of Commerce and is the former Vice President and Visual Arts Chairman for the Marco Island Foundation for the ... Read More »

Since 1970, Newcomers Club of Marco Island has welcomed over 5,000 women from all over the world to our tropical paradise. The objective of our club is to foster friendships for life through a wide range of enjoyable activities. President Rachel DeHanas was recently installed for the 2011-2012 year. You may be eligible for the Newcomers Club even if you have lived on the island for many years. “If you have never been a member of Newcomers Club of Marco Island and desire to meet new friends and enjoy an array of activities, please come check us out,” said Rachel. ... Read More »