Upcoming Events Mon, Sept 11- Pine Island Elementary Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day & Book Fair Kick-Off starting at 8:45 am. 5360 Ridgewood Dr in Bokeelia, close to the center. Volunteers needed. See details below. Tues, Sept 12- September General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Fine Swine 10251 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Sat, Sept 16- Torched Redfish Rundown set-up starting at 10 am, with event running 11 am- 6 pm. Torched Bar and Grill 2408 Surfside Blvd in Cape Coral. Volunteers needed at our Matlacha Hookers merchandise booth. Contact Jill Filgut 847-977-9125 to grab your shift! See flyer below for event info. Wed Sept 20- Pine Island Elementary Community Round-Up 9:30- 10:30 am. 5360 Ridgewood Dr in Bokeelia, close to the center. The Matlacha Hookers have been invited as guests, and they would love to see at least 10 of our smiling faces! See more details on the flyer below. Please RSVP to Christy Rau 513-703-7433 no later than noon on Wed Sept 13. Mon, Sept 25- Island Luau Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm. 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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Ladies, Fun is right around the corner! I cannot remember the last time that we had a Sunday in Bokeelia with nothing but blue skies, no clouds, and gentle breezes. It was a refreshing change, yet you had to stay in the shade during midday to enjoy. The mornings and evenings seem to be a little cooler almost every day and I am encouraged that this is truly a sign that fall is about to arrive. Our meeting is Tuesday, September 12th at Fine Swine, and we'll be presenting Pine Island Elementary with a check from the PIE Fishing Derby that we hosted in May. In spite of all that this island has been through, it sure is nice to celebrate from time to time and get back to what we do best - Making a Positive Difference in Our Community! Keep the positive attitudes and smiles on your faces. Please remember to bring two non-perishable items for the Food Pantry and gently used bras for Free The Girls. Lots to share at the meeting and I hope to see you, Madam DJ |
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Monica Kochel's father passed away recently. Please send your condolences and notes offering comfort to Monica at: 1057 Winding Pines Circle #201 Cape Coral, FL. 33909 |
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Winn Dixie Community Bag Program |
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The Matlacha Hookers have been selected again for the Winn Dixie Community Bag Program! This means that we will receive $1 from every $2.99 reusable Community Bag sold during the month of September 2023 at: Winn-Dixie, 9864 Stringfellow Road, St James City, FL |
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Pine Island Elementary Grandparents' and Grandfriends' Day & Book Fair |
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Monday, September 11, 2023 Pine Island Elementary School 5360 Ridgewood Dr in Bokeelia, close to the center The event will begin at 8:45 am, with refreshments for the honored guests starting at 9:15. The Book Fair portion is scheduled 9:30-10:30. They are in need of some volunteers, and are using a new online signup tool! Questions? Please contact Christy Rau 513-703-7433 or Seri Montalbano (CPTO President) 239-544-0211 piecptoboard@gmail.com |
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General Membership Meeting |
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PLEASE NOTE: THE MEETING IS ON TUESDAY! Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Fine Swine 10251 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City Doors open at 5 pm to start ordering food and beverages. The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm. Please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! |
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Please RSVP to Christy Rau 513-703-7433 no later than noon on Wed Sept 13. |
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Kudos to the Adopt-A-Road Team! |
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Enjoy your trip through Matlacha from the Yucatan to Miceli's! Trash and construction debris have been picked up compliments of your Matlacha Hookers, with help from volunteers of Calusa Land Trust and Pine Island Garden Club. This trash pick up took two sessions. On September 2, Shirley Noble, Heidi Lutz, Kimmy Rasmussen, and Lorie Tidwell spent a brutal 2.5 hours picking up 14 contractor bags of trash and 8 piles of construction debris between Miceli's and Shoreview Drive. Idalia's wind and water flushed out the mangroves along Pine Island Road, allowing access to a bunch of trash previously not visible. We came back on September 9 to finish the job. Adding Deb Syring, Joel Russo, and Joyce Boyer, plus Cheryl King and Joan Rosenberg from Calusa Land Trust and Pine Island Garden Club. Another hot and humid morning, but before noon, we had Pine Island Road whipped into shape. Our Lee County partners, Fred Vocaturo and Juan Lopez, once again picked up our bags and piles, so we can enjoy the clean landscape coming through Matlacha on our way home to Pine Island. Thanks to all who participated and for continuing to make a positive difference in our beloved community. Shirley and Lorie Adopt a Road Co-Chairs |
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Shirley Noble and Heidi Lutz |
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Cheryl King and Joan Rosenberg |
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Fred Vocaturo and Juan Lopez |
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**Island Luau Planning Will Start Soon** |
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Island Luau Planning Meetings Sept 2023 – April 2024 Island Luau Event is on Sunday, Feb 25, 2024, at Saint James City Civic Center Our first meeting is on Sept 25th at 6 pm. It will be remote, call-in only format. This meeting is primarily for the Co-Chairs and Secretary. We will be reviewing the decisions we made in April. If anyone else would like to call in, please contact: Joanne joannecorreia179@gmail.com or 603-494-0780 before Sept 25th. If you are a new member and would like to receive Island Luau updates, please get in touch with: Mary Mtgordon617@gmail.com or 608-498-9161.
We will start regular meetings with all Committee members and Leaders on October 23rd at 6 pm. We will be meeting on the fourth Monday of the month to avoid conflicting with the General Meeting schedule. 2024 Luau Meeting Schedule; the meetings start at 6 pm (Locations TBD) Sept 25, 2023 – primarily for the Marketing Team, remote call-in format Oct 23, 2023 – Full Team Members Nov 27, 2023 Dec 18, 2023 (Christmas) Jan 22, 2024 Feb 19, 2024 (One week before the event) Feb 24, 2024, Sat, Setup 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 in to your schedule, think about running an area, and come to the meeting on October 23rd. All are welcome! Joanne Correia and Sandy Kerr, Island Luau Co-Chairs |
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We are looking for a member who loves working with excel programs to update the donor/solicitation list for the luau. Please contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5099 or Lbrdh4pets@gmail.com |
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!!Renewals and Elections!! |
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The renewal process is in full swing! If you are interested in participating in the elections, your membership must be renewed by October 31st. Also, name tags have gone up 50 cents and now are $7.50 to order. Nominations will be accepted in September and October. Have questions? Please reach out to Lorie Tidwell at Lorah.Tidwell@gmail.com or Julia Gaylor at 12thmadam.julia@gmail.com |
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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: Hamburger Helper, diced tomatoes, instant mashed potatoes, elbow macaroni, penne or ziti pasta, egg noodles, dried beans, saltines, crackers. 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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