May 18
“The Price is Right” Live – May 11 – June 18, Fri & Sat, 8pm; Sun, 7pm; Sun & Mon, 2pm. Come on down to The Pavilion a the Seminole Casino Immokalee to get a chance to win cash, prizes and those fabulous showcases. Hosted by Todd Newton, tickets cost $25. Purchase yours at the Casino Cage or call 1-800-218-0007.
Elvis Tribute Show – 7:30-8:30pm. The Islander Entertainment presents Tribute Shows to the Greats. Call today for your spot at this great show! 239-389-4545.
Live Music at the Little Bar - 8pm. Featuring Ryan Darling and Tipple Shot. Ladies swoon over Dreamy Ryan Darling and his amazing blues riffs. Don’t miss out on this free performance. Little Bar Restaurant, 205 Harbor Place, Goodland, 239-394-5663, www.littlebarrestaurant.com.
Off the Hook Comedy Club – May 17 – 20; Thurs & Sun, 9:30pm; Fri & Sat, 8 & 10pm. Featuring Bret Ernst. Admision/$20, VIP/$44. Tickets, 239-389-6900 or www.captbriens.com.
May 19
Neighborhood Clean-Up Event – 9am-1pm. Clean up Golden Gate Estates! Randall Blvd and Fire Tower.
May 21
Lely High School Scholarship Awards Night – 6pm. Lely High School Auditorium, 1 Lely High School Boulevard, Naples, 239-377-2000.
May 23
Local Chapter of Business Women Network Luncheon – 11:30am-1pm. $16/members, $20/guests – includes complete lunch. The Islander, 1093 N. Collier Ave, Town Center Mall. Reservations, 239-985-0400 or Robin@LCBWLCBW.com.
May 24
Facebook Privacy Class – 1-2pm. Keep it Private! Control who sees what on your Facebook page. Learn the basics, reach out to your world and keep your privacy while using the world’s largest social network. $50/person. 601 Elkcam Circle Plaza, 239-331-5650.
Off the Hook Comedy Club – May 24-27; Thurs & Sun, 9:30pm; Fri & Sat, 8 & 10pm. Featuring Amy Schumer. Admission/$20, VIP/$45. Tickets, 239-389-6900 or www.captbriens.com.
Marco Community Blood Drive – Located M & I Bank, 8:30-10:30am and Marco Island Hilton, 12-3pm. Learn more from the Community Blood Center, 239-436-5455.
May 25
Low Cost Vaccination Clinic – 9am-12pm. Dogs and cats must be spayed and neutered to be qualified. Packages $40 and up, health check included. Collier Spay Neuter Clinic, 2544 Northbrooke Plaza Drive. More information, 239-514-7647.
Movie in the Park – Sunset, 7:52pm. Featuring “Puss in Boots.” Bring your own blankets and chairs. Free to the public. Mackle Park, 1361 Andalusia Terrace, 239-642-0575.
Live Music at the Little Bar – 8pm. Featuring Diddley Squat. Little Bar Restaurant, 205 Harbor Place, Goodland, 239-394-5663.
May 26
SWFL Chapter of the American Airlines Kiwi Club – 11:30am. Meeting and luncheon in Naples. Charitable and social organization which supports many Out Reach Programs in the community. Contact Eileen, 239-595-1761 or elmmartino@gmail.com
May 28
Memorial Day Ceremony – 11am. Join members of the Marco Fire and Police Department, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, Boy Scouts and the VFW Post in celebrating Memorial Day. Music provided by Marco Island Strummers, the Civil Air Patrol will be doing a fly-over. Free. Bring your own chair. Veterans Community Park.
Big Flag Raising – 3pm. Watch as the Big Flag is raised at the center median on Marco at the entrance to the Jolley Bridge. Limited parking available along swales and at Marco Island Yacht Club. For donation details, Leo Sutera (718) 820-8899 or email LSBAMARCO@aol.ocm. More info, (239)250-2175 or email marcoislanddave@aol.com.
May 29
GriefShare Seminar/Support Group – Thirteen-week seminar group for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. Cost $20. You may join the group at any time throughout the 13 weeks. Visit www.griefshare.org or call (239) 394-3734.
May 31
Tribute to Rod Stewart – 7:30-8:30pm. The Islander Restaurant features a tribute performance to the great, Rod Steward. Town Center Mall, Marco. Call today to reserve your spot, 239-389-4545.
June 1
Lely High School Graduation – 8pm at Alico Arena.
MONDAYS
Free Blood Pressure Screenings – Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm through April 2012. Outpatient Services Building, Marco Healthcare Center, 40 Heathwood Drive.
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.
Calusa Garden Club – 1pm, 2nd Mon. United Methodist Church. 394-1375.
Martini Mondays – 4-11pm. $5 Martinis. Zinful Lounge at Vandy’s. 394-0049.
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.
Canasta – 12:30-3:30pm. Free. Mackle Park.
Ladies Bible Study – Jan 10-Mar 27. Tues, 6:30-8:30. New Life Community Church, 590 W Elkcam Circle, 394-3469.
WEDNESDAYS
Guided Kayak Trips – 9am. Paddle through Henderson Creek and mangrove tunnels. Fee for two-hour excursion is $45 ($40 members); includes equipment, instruction and learning center admission. Rookery Bay, 300 Tower Rd, Naples, 417-6310.
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. 394-7023. marcowomansclub.com
Newcomers Club of Marco Island – 11:30am. 2nd Wed. Membership info Janet Dickens, 239-682-1010 or Peg Nugent 727-204-2224. Marco island Yacht Club.
Island Knitters – 12:30-3:30pm. Free. Mackle Park.
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 Island Writers – 6-8:30pm. 2nd Wed. Fifth Third Bank Community Room, 650 E Elkcam Circle. Krista Santora 776-7580; Joanne Tailele 784-2637.
Open Gym Tumbling – 6-7:30pm. For Elementary School. $8/walk-in. Mackle Park.
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.
The Italian American Society – 7pm. 1st Wed. Mackle Park. 970-2023.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary – 7:30pm. 3rd Wed.
THURSDAYS
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.
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, dining, cruises, golf, theater and more. Meet at Mackle Park Community Center. Randle Grossman 239-389-6464 or 973-220-5523, www.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.
Noontime Rotary – 12pm. Marco Island Yacht Club. 572-3720.
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.
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.
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.
Duplicate Bridge – 12:30-4pm. Free. Mackle Park.
Feature Film Friday – 2pm. Enjoy a film on one of the many topics pertinent to our coastal environment. 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.
SUNDAYS
Little Bar Restaurant – 6-10pm. Live entertainment featuring Merrill, 205 Harbor Place, Goodland, 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.
May 18 – 9am. Planning Board Meeting. Community Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
May 21 – 5:30pm. Regular City Council Meeting. Community Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
June 1 – 9am. Planning Board Meeting. Community Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
June 4 - 5:30pm. Regular City Council Meeting. Community Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
June 6 – 3pm. Beautification Advisory Committee Meeting.
June 8 – 9am. Bike Path Ad-Hoc Volunteer Committee Meeting.
June 12 – 3pm. Arts Advisory Committee Meeting.
June 12 – 3pm. Code Compliance Board Meeting. Community Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
June 15 – 9am. Planning Board Meeting. Community Room, 51 Bald Eagle Drive.
Collier County
All meetings at Board of County Commissioners chambers, 3rd floor, Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, unless otherwise noted.
May 18 – 9am. Tourist Development Council Grant Review Panel. 2800 N. Horesehoe Drive.
May 18 – 9am. ER County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing.
May 21 – 9am. Collier MPO Technical Advisory Committee. Room 609/610, 2800 N Horseshoe Drive.
May 21 – 3pm. Collier MPO Citizens Advisory Committee. Main Conference Room, 2885 S Horseshoe Drive.
May 22 – 9am. Board of County Commissioners.
May 23 – 8:15am. Golden Gate Estates Community Task Force Meeting. Corkscrew Fire Station #10, Immokalee Road and Randall Blvd.
May 23 – 10am. Immokalee Lighting and Beautification MSTU. 1320 North 15th Street.
May 23 – 1:30pm. Congestion Management System/Intelligent Transportation System. 735 8th Street South.
May 23 – 5pm. Immokalee CRA/EZDA Advisory Boards Immokalee Area Master Plan. Immokalee Community Park, 1320 North 1st Street.
May 24 – 9am. Code Enforcement Board Hearing.
May 24 – 10am. Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST). 2335 Orange Blossom Drive.
May 24 – 5:30pm. Bayshore Gateway Triangle Community Redevelopment Agency Citizen’s Advisory Board. Tree of Life Church, 2132 Shadowlawn Drive.
May 25 – 9am. Collier MPO Comprehensive Pathways Plan Ad Hoc Committee. Room 609/610, 2800 N Horseshoe Drive.
May 25 – 10:30am. Pathways Advisory Committee. 2800 N Horseshoe Drive.
May 25 – 6pm. Collier County Sheriff’s Office. Golden Gate Community Center, 4701 Golden Gate Parkway.
May 29 – 10am. Immokalee Community Task Force Meeting. Immokalee Health Department, 419 North First Street.
May 30 – 9am. Environmental Advisory Council LDC GMP Subcommittee. Room 609/610, 2800 N Horseshoe Drive.
May 30 – 5pm. Immokalee CRA/EZDA Advisory Boards Immokalee Area Master Plan. Southwest Florida Works, 750 South 5th Street.
Co-Ed Softball Schedule
Marco Island’s first Co-Ed softball league in ten years has been a grand slam success! Four teams, Kretch’s, Rookies, Stan’s Buzzard Crew and the Snook Inn are now in their final games, leading up to May 30, the start of play-offs. All games are played on Thursday evenings at Winterberry Park. Schedule is as follows.
| Date | Home | Visitors | Time |
| 5/24/12 | Rookies | Kretch’s | 6:30 PM |
| 5/24/12 | Stan’s Buzzard Crew | Snook Inn | 7:45 PM |
| 5/30/12 | #1 | #4 | 6:30 PM |
| 5/30/12 | #2 | #3 | 7:45 PM |
| 6/7/12 | Loser | Loser | 6:30 PM |
| 6/7/12 | Winner | Winner | 7:45 PM |
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