Upcoming Events Sat, April 13- Bag 'n Tag Pancake Breakfast Event starting at 8 am . Moose Lodge 8903 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, April 15- Shoes With Heart Pick Up and Sorting 2- 4 pm. 24/7 Storage, 5111 Doug Taylor Circle in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Wed, April 17- Social Media Planning Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, just north of the center. Sun, April 21- Party in the Park with Deb and the Dynamics 12- 4 pm. Saint James City Civic Center 3300 Fourth Ave in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, April 22- Shoes With Heart Pick Up and Sorting 2- 4 pm. 24/7 Storage, 5111 Doug Taylor Circle in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sat, April 27- Outdoor Island Market 9 am- 2 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, April 29- Shoes With Heart Pick Up and Sorting 2- 4 pm. 24/7 Storage, 5111 Doug Taylor Circle in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sat, May 4 - Adopt-A-Road 8:30 am in Matlacha. Volunteers needed. See details below! Mon, May 6- Shoes With Heart Pick Up and Sorting 2- 4 pm. 24/7 Storage, 5111 Doug Taylor Circle in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, May 6- May Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, just north of the center. Sat, May 11- Blood Drive 10 am- 3 pm Winn-Dixie parking lot, 9864 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Mon, May 13- Shoes With Heart Pick Up and Sorting 2- 4 pm. 24/7 Storage, 5111 Doug Taylor Circle in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, May 13- May General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. See details below. Mon, May 20- Shoes With Heart Pick Up and Sorting 2- 4 pm. 24/7 Storage, 5111 Doug Taylor Circle in Saint James City. 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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We send our deepest sympathies to DJ Ruscik with the passing of her beloved husband, Tom. Cards will be welcomed at this time. and can be mailed to: DJ Ruscik 7840 Lobean Lane Bokeelia, FL 33922 |
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Volunteer and Donation Opportunities: Annual Bag 'n Tag and Pancake Breakfast |
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Pancake breakfast items need to be purchased by Thursday 4/11 and arrange for Friday 4/12 drop off or pick up. Please contact Julia 239-298-1113 or Tania 239-699-3715 to get the current needs. Cash donations welcome. Tania will be shopping to get what still needs to be picked up on Friday! |
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Join us for our Annual Bag 'n Tag and Pancake Breakfast event on Saturday, April 13th at the Moose Lodge. We need your help to make this event a success! Here are the volunteer shifts available: 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Set Up We need all hands-on deck, including significant others available to assist with setting up tables and tents. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.: 8-10 volunteers needed 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: 8-10 volunteers needed 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Break Down We will need all hands-on deck to pack tables and tents back into our trailer and assist P.I.C.C. with loading unsold items onto their truck. To sign up for a shift, please contact Carolyn at (707) 291-0310 or Teresa at (239) 738-5008 or click the button below! Remember, all proceeds from this event support our "Hooked on Education Scholarship Program" awarded in June! Your participation makes a difference in our community. Thank you for your support! |
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Matlacha Hooker Gail Landis in the News! |
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Last Outdoor Island Market and Party in the Park of the Season! Help Out Our Matlacha Hookers Merchandise Team! |
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The Matlacha Hookers Merchandise Team is still working hard, and really needs some helping hands! Come out and shop, and volunteer! Party in the Park with Deb and the Dynamics Sunday, April 21, 12 pm- 4 pm Saint James City Civic Center 3300 Fourth Ave, Saint James City Shifts available: 11 am-1:30 pm and 1:30 - 4 pm. (Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early for your shift.) Outdoor Island Market Saturday, April 27, 9 am - 2 pm Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City Shifts available: 8:15- 10:15 am, 10:15 am- 12:15 pm, 12:15- 2:15 pm. (Please plan on arriving 15 minutes early for your shift.) The Matlacha Merchandise Team needs volunteers at these fun island events! Please contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 |
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Matlacha Hookers Mix and Mingle! April 24 |
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Paint and Sip Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 p.m. Eagles Nest in Bokeelia $35.00 To reserve your spot please send payment to Kellie via Venmo: @sallygoinsouth7 Questions? Contact Tracy Chapple 317-501-9930 |
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The "Shoes with Heart" campaign, dedicated to supporting scholarships, has officially begun, boasting 14 drop-off locations spread throughout the island. The Eagles Nest-10880 Stringfellow Rd, Bokeelia Christine Karow Hair Designs and Massage- 10700 Stringfellow Rd, Unit 70, Bokeelia Kramers Kutting Edge- 7573 Raymary St, Bokeelia Pine Island United Methodist Church- 5701 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia Castaways Realty- 3366 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City Millennium Physician Group- 10484 Stringfellow Rd, Suite 1, Saint James City St. James City Civic Association- 3300 Fourth Ave, Saint James City Pine Island Pool Supply- 10171 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City Bobbers Bait and Tackle- 5511 Pine Island Rd, Bokeelia RE/MAX Sunshine- 4574 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha Blondie’s Coffee Company- 3380 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City Jug Creek Marina & Fish House- 16498 Tortuga St, Bokeelia Pine Island KOA- 5120 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City NEW! Angles Hair Salon- 4673 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha
NEW! Pine Island Elementary School- 5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia The campaign will run from March 25 to May 25. |
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Donating shoes helps you clean out your closet, protect the environment, and support the Matlacha Hookers Scholarship program. For every pound of shoes, we receive funds to support the Scholarship program. Funds2Org, who we partner with, pick up the donated shoes and ship them to developing countries worldwide and distribute them to micro-entrepreneurs (small business, pop-up shops). These small businesses clean the shoes, then they sell the footwear in their communities. In other words, the shoes get a new lease on life as inventory for these budding small businesses and keeps shoes out or our landfills.
IT'S A WIN/WIN! |
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Shoes With Heart Sorting! |
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Mondays in April and May, 2- 4 pm Meet at the gates of the storage unit on Doug Taylor Circle (across from the Beacon of Hope) in Saint James City Questions? Contact Kitty Kline 513-896-0937 kittyskaraoke@live.com or Kimmy Rassmussen 612-309-1194 mrtoadsras@gmail.com
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Adopt-A-Road NEW DATE May 4 |
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We're ready to tackle our Adopt A Road clean up! Please meet us at 8:30 am on Saturday, May 4, at Blue Dog Bar and Grill, to clean up the Matlacha Hookers segment of Pine Island road from Miceli's to Yucatan. We will NOT be doing the construction area, so when we get closer to May 4, additional guidance will be provided. We may divide into 2 teams - one going west from Micelli's to the bridge, and one from the other side of the construction zone (past Bert's Gallery) west to Yucatan. Afterwards, all teams are invited back to Traders Hitching Post (Thank you, Cindee!) for munchies, and beverages to wash it down with. We'll provide high-styling safety vests, pickers, gloves, trash bags, along with bug spray and water. The more that participate, the quicker the task goes. Thanks to our experienced trashy Hookers, we're usually done in less than 2 hours. Feel free to come solo or bring your spouse, significant other, neighbors, and kids. We may have a few Girl Scouts pitching in also. It's a great way to get a little fresh air and exercise, as well as get to know your fellow Matlacha Hookers members. Also it provides immediate results and fulfills our mission of providing a positive difference in our community. Hope to see many of you on Saturday, May 4! Thanks - Lorie Tidwell and Shirley Noble Co-chairs, Matlacha Hookers Adopt-A-Road |
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General Membership Meeting |
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Monday, May 13, 2024 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! The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm. As always, please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! |
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Hooked on Education Scholarships |
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The 2024 scholarship committee has been created, chaired by Carolyn Ryzanych. Despite a late start, we are determined to offer scholarship opportunities to those that meet the criteria. This year we will offer a First Responder Scholarship in addition to the regular scholarships. This candidate will pursue an education toward a First Responder career. The application has been updated and can be found on the Hooker website as well as hard copies at the Pine Island Library. An announcement was printed in the Pine Island Eagle on Tuesday, April 3rd. Please encourage those that you know who meet the criteria to apply. Deadline to apply is May 17, 2024. |
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Join our Members-Only Facebook Group! |
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Join us in the exclusive Matlacha Hooker Facebook Group! This private page is your ultimate destination for all things Matlacha Hookers. Stay tuned for event announcements, community news, and stories of how we're making an impact together. Plus, enjoy a glimpse into the fun and camaraderie that define our group. |
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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: feminine hygiene products, dry cereal, canned soup (NO cream soup), diced tomatoes, instant mashed potatoes, elbow macaroni, penne or ziti pasta, egg noodles, dried beans, saltines, crackers, and 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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The password for our website has been updated! Members Only Area Password: HookM24 |
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