Pine Island Marine Events Week of February 12, 2014

Hump-Day from NauticalMileWeekly.com Upcoming Lee County Marine Events   February 12 Michigan Day at Big Game Waterfront Grill www.biggamewaterfrontgrill.com February 13-17 Miami Boat Show www.showmanagement.com February 14 Valentine's Day February 15 Chart Class www.scbps.com February 22-23 Jupiter Dive Trip www.captpetes.com ....there's a lot more events in Lee County's Marine Community at: www.NauticalMileWeekly.com

Pirates in Matlacha this weekend!

FOURTH ANNUAL ISLAND PIRATE FEST AND BALL ANNOUNCED Ahoy Matey's! The Original Bert's Bar & Seafood Grill, is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Island Pirate Fest & Pirates Ball, to once again benefit "From Our Hearts" charity.  From Our Hearts, Inc., is a not for profit organization that provides breast cancer screening and treatment for eligible persons in the Greater Pine Island zip code areas.  Last year the Island Pirate Fest & Pirates Ball raised over $10,000 for the charitable organization with all the combined events. The Island Pirate Fest will begin on Friday, Feb. 7th with the Parade of Mermaids at Bert's Pine Bay Gallery starting at 6pm.  The Pirate's Ball will be held on Saturday night, Feb 8th and the Pirate's Live auction will be held on  Sunday, Feb 9th at 1 pm at Bert's Bar & Seafood Grill, 4271 Pine Island Rd., Matlacha, FL.  Donation of goods and/or services to be auctioned off are being accepted at Bert's Bar or contacting the hotline: 412-468-8245. Participants will enjoy 50/50 raffles, entertainment, and a costume contest Saturday night at the ball.  Every year the event gets better, better.  Please join us in your best pirate outfit and raise some money for a great cause. For more information contact: www.matey@piratesball.com                                                                                          www.IslandPirateFest.com                                                                                                                                     Meet the Author Jan DiRuzzo, children's author of The Lost Mermaid~A Shem Creek Moonlight Jamboree and its sequel, The Lost Mermaid~Return to the Raspberry Kingdom, will be on hand to sign copies of her books at Bert's Pine Gallery, located at 4332 Pine Island Road, Matlacha,on February 8th, from 1- 4 PM. Lily the Mermaid and Lily's favorite pirate sidekick, Captain Joe, will also make a guest appearance. Lily and the Captain will be passing out complementary magic stones, taken directly from the pirate ship, the Flying Dragon. So there's guaranteed to be lots of magic along with stickers for the children. These mythical tales will enrich your child's imagination and immerse them in a coastal seascape, where they will meet loggerhead turtles, dolphins, fish, oysters, crabs, and a scary octopus. They will visit a musical jamboree and search for treasure aboard a sunken ship. The stories also offer valuable lessons about the danger of judging others by appearance and language and gentle approaches to bullying. Jan is a graduate of the University of RI and RI College.  She has taught writing and literature at both the secondary and college level and has worked as a technical writer for the Naval Department of Defense. Jan has always lived near the sea, originally in Newport, RI and now in Charleston, SC. While kayaking with the dolphins along Shem Creek, she became inspired by the diversity of life both on and off shore and has woven these themes together to share with other young readers. Jan is also available for interactive readings and presentations. Visit www.thelostmermaid.com to learn more about these events.

Up Coming Marine Events in the PIne Island area

January 29
Pennsylvania Day at Big Game
www.biggamewaterfrontgrill.com

January 30 - Feb 2
Naples Boat Show
www.miacc.org

February 1-2
Florida Sportsman Show
www.floridasportsman.com/expo

February 3
Caribbean Car Show at Salty Sam's
www.saltysams.com

February 13-17
Miami Boat Show
www.showmanagement.com

Happenings in the Matlacha/ Pine Island area Jan. 16- Mar. 15 2014

Thursday, January 16th

American Legion Post 136-- Serving Gyros or Turkey, Bacon & Ranch Flat Bread, 11 AM;  Wings & Egg Rolls, 5 PM-7 PM.  Come join in the fun with Karaoke and Jim Anderson, 6:30-9:30 PM

Bert's Bar & Grill--Presenting Deb and the Dynamics, 7 PM. 

Island Grill -Thursday Special:  $1.50 drafts and $.60 wings.

Matlacha Community Center - Yoga Fit classes - 10 AM at Community Center; classes last 75-90 minutes.  Call 283-4110 for information.

Miceli's Restaurant - Prime Ribs 2 for $20 after 3 PM; Lost Boys (Rich Lancaster), 5-9 PM.

Olde Fish House - Presenting Steve Chadbourne at12:30-3:30 PM.

Pine Island Garden Club - Featured speaker, Mary Ann Parsons, Lee County Master Gardener.  Meeting held at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, 9 AM.

Tarpon Lodge - Dave Lapio, 6-9 PM.  Dave's progression from piano to steel drum has produced his very own blend as a "pan" player.  Feel the pulse, move to the beat...a tropical night full of flavor.

 

Friday, January 17th

American Legion Post 136 - Serving Burgers & Chips from 11 am to 1:45 PM.  Paul Cottrell, 12 pm to 2 pm. Chicken, Fish, Ribs & Shrimp Baskets 5 pm to 7 PM. Last Resort from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Live Entertainment at 7:30 PM.

Calusa Heritage Trail - Guided tours, 10 AM and 1 PM.

Island Grill - Friday Special - All-You-Can-Eat fried fish for $9.95.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Backlash, 6-10 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Dave Calhoun, 7-10 PM.  Cover charge:  canned goods & non-perishable food items.  New extended hours on Friday--open late for evening dining enjoyment. 

Olde Fish House - resenting The Hipnauticals, 5:30-9 PM.

O.W.L.S. Barry August speaks on VA benefits.

Tarpon Lodge - Jim Marino, 6-8:30 PM.  Don't miss the instrumental, Chet Atkins style guitar renderings by Jim.  He continues to be a huge hit-this is the place to be.

 

Saturday, January 18th

American Legion Post 136 -  Meatball Subs, 11 AM.  Men's Fashion Show - Beef Tenderloin Dinner at 5-7 PM, show starts at 6:30 PM; tickets $15.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presents Gary & Kerri at 7 PM.

Calusa Heritage Trail - Guided tours, 10 AM and 1 PM.

Island Grill - Saturday Special - Prime Rib Dinner for $13.95 with Live Music by Pine Island Sound from 5-7:30 PM

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Revamped, 6-10 PM. 

Nav-A-Gator -Presenting Jim Morris, 2-5 PM..  Cover charge:  canned goods & non-perishable food items. 

Olde Fish House - Presents Steve Arvey, 1-5 PM; also, Aimee Linn Band, 5-9 PM.

VFW - Psychic Dr. Robert Fahey at 1 PM; dinner served at 12 Noon.  Tickets are $20 (lunch included).

 

Sunday, January 19th

American Legion Post 136 - ALCU Breakfast, 8-11 AM.  Burgers Brats & Dogs, 1-4 PM. Free Jukebox, 5-9 PM.

Calusa Land Trust meeting, 1 PM at Fritts Park.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Live Entertainment, 2 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Kathy Eagle, 12 PM; and presenting Stringtown, 4 PM.

Nav-A-Gator -Presenting Sunny Jim, 7-10 PM.  Cover charge:  canned goods & non-perishable food items.  New extended hours on Friday--open late for evening dining enjoyment. 

Olde Fish House - Presents Josh Rowands's The Pitbull of Blues Band from 2-6PM

Museum of the Islands St. James City History Stroll with Tim Knox, Museum of the Islands historian; 2 PM.  Call 283-9337 for information.

 

Monday, January 20th

American Legion Post 136 - $1 Taco, 11 AM; $1 Margaritas, 11AM-2 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presents J.R. Bradford, 5-9 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Special. Carolina Burger ;topped with BBQ Pork, Coleslaw; add a basket of fries for a great meal.

Old Fish House -  Presents Coast Connection Band, 12 Noon-4 PM.

St. James City Civic Association - Health Fair, 5:30 PM at 3300 4th Ave., St. James City.  For information call 925-209-4658

 

Tuesday, January 21st

American Legion Post 136 -Serving Fish, Shrimp or Chicken Tenders, Soup & Salad Bar 11 AM-2 PM.  Bar Bingo at 6 PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Scotty Bryan at 6:30PM

Matlacha Civic Association - Presentation on State-owned submerged lands.; 6 PM at the Pine Island Art Association building in Matlacha Park.  Call 252-241-7124 for more information.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Paul Dever, 5-9 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Dinner Special - Golden Coconut Shrimp Dinner served with sautéed veggies, house salad, dirty rice & black beans.

Old Fish House - Presents Grand Olde Fish House Opry Jam, 12-3 PM; and Aimee Linn & Molly Brown, 5:30-8:30 PM.

Order of the Golden Brush -  Presents a workshop by Joan Roberts, oil and acrylic impressionistic style artist at the St. James City Civic Association, 1-4 PM.

Sandy Hook - Kids eat free with adult entree purchase.  

Tarpon Lodge - Presenting Michael Moore-Kelly, 6-9 PM.  Michael has an interestingly fluid technique.  He "caresses" the piano keys to get the most out of his hands with the least exertion; always most impressive.  Ear candy, to be sure.

 

Wednesday, January 22nd

American Legion Post 136 - Italian Roast Bee AuJus or BBQ Riblets & Soup & Salad Bar from 11-2PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Jim Morris at 6:30PM.

Calusa Heritage Trail - Guided tours, 10 AM and 1 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presents Bearlee Sober from 5-9PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Chakulla & Me, 6-9 PM. Cover charge - canned goods & non-perishable food items.

Old Fish House Marina -Presenting The Fiddle Crabs Band Noon- 3:00pm & Bike Night with Sticky Revenge, 5:30-9:00 PM.

 

 

 

Mark Your Calendars

 

November-April - Creative Coast Weekends - Second Weekend of each month.

January 23 - Ladies of the Elks - Presenting "Crazy Carol". Tickets are $20; call 282-0610 or 283-0415 for more information.

January 25 - Pine Island Moose Lodge Bicycle Poker Run - For information call 282-0438.

January 25 - Elks Ticket Event:  The Del Prados.  Tickets available at the Lodge.

January 25 & 26, 2014  - Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island - Taste of Pine Island 2014 -  Philips Park, Pine Island Center. This is an event for "local businesses" to showcase their business, product and services to area residents. Early sign up deadline September 1st for additional information please contact Pat Burman at 239-283-0777. http://www.pineislandnews.com/Kiwanis/

February 4 - Museum of the Islands and the St. James City Civic Association - Field trip to Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum in Clewston.  Call 283-9337 for more information.

February 7 - O.W.L.S. Charles Cameron from Hearing Health of Southwest Florida speaks on hearing topics.

February 9 - Afternoon Delights' Wine and Beer Tasting presented by the Matlacha Hookers at the Alden Pines Country Club  - only 250 tickets available at $25.

February 21&22 - Sixth Annual Art Expo at the St. James Civic City Association.

February 22-  Pine Island Garden Club- Garden Gala - at Phillips Park from 9AM-2PM. For more information please go to www.pineislandgardenclub.org

February 22 - Pine Island Garden Club Gala at the Island Center.

March 1 -  Calusa Land Trust - Great Calusa Rubber Duck Race from noon to 5PM @ Woody's Waterside Pub in St James City. For additional information contact Pink or Ron Wesorick at 239-283-7249

March 2 - Bib Bingo at the St. James City Civic Association - Call 282-8483 for information.

March 14 - From Our Heart - BreastFest -  8 am to 4 pm at St James City Civic Center.

March 14 - O.W.L.S. Program called Five Wishes about end of life decisions.

March 15 - Calusa Heritage Day, 10 AM -4 PM, $5 per person, RCC members and children under 12 free.

Upcoming Lee County Marine Events

Week of January 15
 

January 16-19
Charlotte County Boat Show
www.goboatingflorida.com

January 17
Tour De Cape at Cape Harbour
www.capeharbour.com

January 17-19
Ginnie Springs Dive Trip
www.captpetes.com

January 18-19
Memorial Grouper Tournament
www.captainjohnb.com

February 1-2
Florida Sportsman Show
www.floridasportsman.com/expo

....and about 50 more events in the
Lee County Marine Community at:
www.NauticalMileWeekly.com

Pine Island Activities for the first week of January

Thursday, January 2nd

American Legion Post 136

- Serving Gyros or Turkey, Bacon & Ranch Flat Bread, 11 AM;  Wings & Egg Rolls, 5 PM-7 PM.  Come join in the fun with Karaoke and Jim Anderson, 6:30-9:30 PM

Bert's Bar & Grill- Presenting Deb and the Dynamics, 7 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant- Prime Ribs 2 for $20 after 3 PM; Lost Boys (Rich Lancaster), 5-9 PM.

Nav-A-Gator- Lunch Special Pressed Cuban sandwich; pork, ham, mustard and pickle on a buttered grilled and pressed roll

Tarpon Lodge- Presenting Martindale & Busch   from 6pm - 9pm.   Ann and Richard, with Richard on piano, sing mellow American jazz & popular standards.  They'll transport you back with their retro style, and we welcome them back to the Tarpon Lodge!

Friday, January 3rd 

American Legion Post 136 - Serving Burgers & Chips from 11 am to 1:45 PM. Tommy Barr Show 12 pm to 2 pm; Chicken, Fish, Ribs & Shrimp Baskets 5 pm to 7 PM. David Dean 6:30 to 9:30 PM

Bert's Bar & Grill - Marty Stokes & the Captiva Band at 7:30PM

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Bad Banditos, 6-10 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - New Extended Hours Friday open late for evening dining enjoyment

Tarpon Lodge - Presenting Michael Anthony, 6-8:30 PM.  Experience nuevo flamenco Spanish guitar, exquisitely performed by Michael.  Don't miss this treat where old world meets new world.  A true crowd pleaser.

Saturday, January 4th

American Legion Post 136 - Meatball Subs, 11 AM.  Beef Brisket & Pulled Pork 3-5PM. Show Me The Money 3-5PM. Free jukebox, 5-9 PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Live Entertainment 7 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Crooked Steps, 6-10 PM. 

Nav-A-Gator - New Extended Hours Saturday open late for evening dining enjoyment. Jim Morris from2-5pm

Olde Fish House - Presents Greg Fulks from 1-5pm

Pine Island Grill- Presents Pine Island Sound from 5-7:30PM

Pine Island Moose- Presents Chicago Heat from 6-9PM

Sunday, January 5th

American Legion Post 136 - Breakfast Buffet 8-11AM, JR Bradford from 1-4PM. Free Jukebox, 5-9 PM.

Bert's Bar & Grill - Presenting Renee Hose, 2 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presenting Kathy Eagle, 12 PM; and presenting Stringtown, 4 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Garri & Kerri, 2-5 PM. Cover charges - canned goods & non-perishable food items.

Olde Fish House - Presents Gator Nate Only Child Family Band from 2-6PM

VFW- Karaoke 4-8PM

Monday, January 6th

American Legion Post 136 - $1 Taco, 11 AM; $1 Margaritas, 11AM-2 PM.

Miceli's Restaurant - Presents J.R. Bradford, 5-9 PM.

Nav-A-Gator -  Special. Carolina Burger ;topped with BBQ Pork, Coleslaw; add a basket of fries for a great meal

Old Fish House -   Presents Coast Connection Band, 12 Noon-4 PM.

Tuesday, January 7th

American Legion Post 136 -Serving Shrimp or Chicken Tenders, Soup & Salad Bar 11 AM-2 PM.  Bar Bingo at 6PM

Miceli's Restaurant - Presents Paul Dever, 5-9 PM.

Nav-A-Gator - Golden Coconut Shrimp Dinner served with sautéed veggies, house salad, dirty rice & black beans

Old Fish House - Presents Grand Olde Fish House Opry Jam 12-3PM

Tarpon Lodge -Presents Michael Moore-Kelly from 6-9PM. Michael has an interestingly fluid technique!  He "caresses" the piano keys to get the most out of his hands with the least exertion; always most impressive!  Ear candy, to be sure!

Wednesday, January 8th

American Legion Post 136 -.Italian Roast Bee AuJus or BBQ Riblets & Soup & Salad Bar from 11-2PM.Wings & Egg Rolls 5-7PM. Karaoke with Jim Andersen from 6:30-9:30PM

Miceli's Restaurant - Presents Bearlee Sober from 5-9PM

Nav-A-Gator - Presenting Chakulla & Me, 6-9 PM. Cover charge - canned goods & non-perishable food items.

Old Fish House Marina -The Fiddle Crabs Band Noon- 3:00pm &  Bike Night with "Grayson Rogers Band" 5:30-9:00pm

Mark Your Calendars

November-April - Creative Coast Weekends - Second Weekend of each month.

January 25 & 26, 2014  - Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island - Taste of Pine Island 2014 -  Philips Park, Pine Island Center. This is an event for "local businesses" to showcase their business, product and services to area residents. Early sign up deadline September 1st for additional information please contact Pat Burman at 239-283-0777. http://www.pineislandnews.com/Kiwanis/

February 21, 2014- SJCCA presents Art Expo 2014. Show opens to public from 9AM-4PM For more information contact Mary Ann Harms at 283-9337

February 22, 2014  -  Pine Island Garden Club- Garden Gala - at Phillips Park from 9AM-2PM. For more information please go to;www.pineislandgardenclub.org

March 1st 2014 Calusa Land Trust - Great Calusa Rubber Duck Race from noon to 5PM @ Woody's Waterside Pub in St James City. For additional information contact Pink or Ron Wesorick at 239-283-7249

March 14, 2014 - From Our Heart - BreastFest -  8 am to 4 pm at St James City Civic Center.

Happy New Year Boating Activities in SW Florida

Dec. 20 - Jan. 11

Ft. Myers Beach Schooner Trips
www.privateerlynx.com
January 4
America's Boating Course
www.scbps.com

January 4-5
Vero Beach Nautical Flea Market
www.flnauticalfleamarket.com
January 6
Caribbean Car Show at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
www.myparrotkey.com
January 11
South Florida Mud Run
www.southfloridamudrun.com
January 16-19
Charlotte County Boat Show
www.goboatingflorida.com

January 17
Tour De Cape at Cape Harbour
www.capeharbour.com
January 17-19
Ginnie Springs Dive Trip
www.captpetes.com