Upcoming Events Fri, Dec 1- Christmas Caroling in Saint James City (Clubs/Restaurants) meeting at 5:30 pm. Winn-Dixie parking lot 9864 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City, near the car wash. Questions? Contact Tracy 317-501-9930. Sat, Dec 2- Matlacha Outdoor Market 10 am- 3 pm. Onofrio D Oro Fine Jewelry Boutique (Parking Area) 4613 Pine Island Rd in Matlacha. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sun, Dec 3- Holiday House of Hope presented by The Beacon of Hope. Family Day 1- 4 pm. Tarpon Lodge 13771 Waterfront Dr in Bokeelia. Mon, Dec 4- December Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Mon, Dec 4 thru Fri, Dec 8- Holiday House Shop at Pine Island Elementary 5360 Ridgewood Dr in Bokeelia, close to the center. Volunteers needed. See details below. Fri, Dec 8- Christmas Caroling in Saint James City (Clubs) meeting at 5:30 pm. Winn-Dixie parking lot 9864 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City, near the car wash. Questions? Contact Tracy 317-501-9930. Sat, Dec 9- Christmas Caroling in Saint James City (Boat Parade/Restaurants) meeting at 5:30 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Questions? Contact Tracy 317-501-9930. Sun, Dec 10- Party in the Park 11:30 am- 4 pm. Saint James City Civic Center, 3300 Fourth Ave in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sun, Dec 10- Christmas Caroling in Saint James City (Party in the Park) starting at 12:30. Saint James City Civic Center, 3300 Fourth Ave in Saint James City. See details below. Questions? Contact Tracy 317-501-9930. Mon, Dec 11- December General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Sat, Dec 16- FISH Basket Brigade Gift Distribution 9 am- 1 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. Contact Darcy 954-816-9779. Mon, Dec 18- Island Luau Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Sat, Dec 30- Outdoor Island Market 9 am- 2 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sun, Dec 31- Jug Creek Jubilee 11 am- 5 pm. Jug Creek Marina & Fish House 16498 Tortuga St in Bokeelia. Volunteers needed. See details below. Members are encouraged to visit the website for up to date news, meeting minutes, financials, merchandise and committee event forms. |
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Hello ladies and hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and a quick recovery from the holiday weekend. My husband and I traveled to the Minneapolis area for the holiday and left for the airport with snow on the roads! Glad to be back for sure! Congratulations to the newly elected Board members! I look forward to working with the Board as we look to what the future holds for our organization during the coming year. We are heading into our busy season with many diverse volunteer opportunities. Right now, we are in the throes of planning and making decisions about the Island Luau, one of our largest fundraisers. There are many moving parts to this event and we need your help. The first moving part is soliciting businesses, members, and the community at large, to support our fundraising efforts by becoming a sponsor, donating a basket, donating items to make a basket, donating stand alone items, and of course, gift certificates! We have already received donations from Broadway Palms and the Everblades Hockey team! Over 250 letters were mailed out earlier this week! Kudos to Marian Horgan for her expertise in Excel programming and mail merging. Next, and the most labor intensive, will be walking door to door to businesses to request donations. For the new members who are unfamiliar with the businesses in the area, this is a great way to learn so much about the Greater Pine Island Community. It is a short time-framed volunteer activity, usually 6- 8 days total, starting in early January and ending by the end of the month. You can choose your times and days, as we like to be flexible. We typically do a few hours in the morning and then break for lunch to regroup, relax, and get to know each other more; then, back out for a few hours more. If you are tracking your steps, you will be amazed how quickly you reach your goal! More details about this opportunity will be coming at our next meeting on December 13th. Sign up sheets will be available and seasoned solicitors available to mentor you and walk with you. So, please volunteer. Lastly, the holiday season would not be be complete without Hooker Caroling. Come join the fun! See details and dates in this Herald. 2024 Madam B |
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Matlacha Hooker Merchandise Team Needs You! |
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The Matlacha Hooker Merchandise Team is really getting around! We'll be selling our wares all over town. Come out and shop, and volunteer! Check us out at all of these upcoming events: Matlacha Outdoor Market
Saturday, December 2nd 10am to 3pm Onofrio D Oro Fine Jewelry Boutique Parking Area 4613 Pine Island Road, Matlacha
Party in the Park
Sunday, December 10th 11:30pm to 4pm Saint James City Civic Center 3300 Fourth Ave, Saint James City Outdoor Island Market Saturday, December 30th 9am - 2pm Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City
Jug Creek Jubilee
Sunday, December 31st 11am to 5pm Jug Creek Marina & Fish House 16498 Tortuga St, Bokeelia The Matlacha Merchandise Team needs volunteers at these fun events! Please contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 |
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Pine Island Elementary Holiday House Shop |
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The Pine Island Elementary CPTO is excited to announce the dates for their Holiday House Shop! It will be open December 4 through December 8, and they are asking for volunteers. This shop gives students a chance to shop for gifts for their family and friends, and keep it a special surprise. It will only be open in the mornings before school starts, except for December 7 when it will be open through lunch periods. There are multiple tasks they need help with, including cashier, wrapping, and shopping assistant. Click the button below for more details and to sign up! Reminder: a volunteer form needs to be on file with the office. Questions? Contact Christy Rau 513-703-7433. |
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General Membership Meeting |
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Monday, December 11, 2023 American Legion Post 136 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City Doors open at 5 pm to start ordering food and beverages. Reminder: the American Legion only accepts cash! Please bring any unwanted jewelry you would like to donate to the Chic Boutique at the Island Luau. We are also collecting coconuts for Island Luau decor, as well as basket making supplies, gift cards, and items for Island Luau baskets. (Please see the Island Luau section above for more details.) And, as always, please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! |
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Island Luau Planning Meetings October 2023 – April 2024 Island Luau Event is on Sunday, Feb 25, 2024, at Saint James City Civic Center 2024 Luau Meeting Schedule Dec 18, 2023 – All members Meeting begins at 6:00 pm, at Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Jan 22, 2024 – All members Feb 19, 2024 (One week before the event) – All members Feb 24, 2024, Sat, Setup Crews Feb 25. 2024, Sun, Luau Event! Mar 25, 2024 – Financials Meeting (check presented April at General Meeting) Apr 22, 2024 – 2025 Luau Event Planning Here is how you can plan to help us: Put these dates on your calendar and show up. All are welcome! If you are not on our meeting notes email list, let us know. What are your talents and interests? Do you like to decorate? Do you have organizational skills or catering knowledge? We need your help. Call or text Sandy Kerr 305-849-1539. Linda Bohacek, Joanne Correia, and Sandy Kerr, Island Luau Co-Chairs |
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Reminder to please bring to every meeting: ~ any unwanted jewelry (for the Chic Boutique) ~ coconuts, which are needed for decor ~ regular size bottles of wine, value $10+ for the Mystery Wine (we need 200 for the event) 🌺 Thank you!!! 🌺 |
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It's time to start planning your basket ideas for the Island Luau! We need items to put in baskets, gift certificates from eateries that you frequent, and basket making supplies such as toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, crinkle paper, tissue paper, extra large basket bags, and clear scotch tape. Please bring these items to the December, January, and February General Membership and Island Luau Committee meetings. Questions? Contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 or Lbrdh4pets@gmail.com |
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Renewals continue for the 2024! Get yourself renewed for the new year! |
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Pine Island Food Pantry News |
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The Pine Island Food Pantry is in need of the following items: dry cereal, canned soup (NO cream soup), diced tomatoes, instant mashed potatoes, elbow macaroni, penne or ziti pasta, egg noodles, dried beans, saltines, crackers, individually wrapped kids' snacks. Please bring donations to the next General Meeting or drop off at one of the following locations: Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose, Centennial Bank, the Matlacha Post Office or at the pantry when it is open on Monday and Thursdays, 9 am - 11 am. Visit pineislandfoodpantry.org to learn more. Thank you! |
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New password for website was updated February 27th. Members Only Area Password: @HMP23 |
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Herald and website content submissions, along with questions or concerns, should be sent to Christy Rau at MHwebmistress@gmail.com. Please do not email Christy by replying to, or forwarding a Herald publication. Since we use the free version of WIX for both our website and emails, the Herald emails actually go out under a different email address, which she does not have access to. |
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