Upcoming Events Mon, March 25- Island Luau Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm. Saint James City Civic Center 3300 Fourth Ave, Saint James City. This meeting is for committee leaders, who have been sent personal email invitations. Tues & Wed, March 26 & 27- Bag 'n Tag Sorting 9 am- 12 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. See details below. Sat, March 30- Outdoor Island Market 9 am- 2 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, April 1- April Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, just north of the center. Fri, April 5- Matlacha Hookers Mixer at Art Walk 5- 9 pm. First St in downtown Fort Myers. See details below. Mon, April 8- April General Membership Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. See details below. Sat, April 13- Bag 'n Tag Pancake Breakfast Event starting at 8 am . Moose Lodge 8903 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. 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. 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 are extremely sad to announce the loss of Tom Ruscik, husband of our former Madam DJ. Tom passed away on March 20, 2024. Our most heartfelt condolences go out to DJ, her family, and friends. |
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Kudos to the Island Luau Basket making team! The following members worked behind the scenes to bring you forty-two baskets to bid on at the silent auction. Their role was to either fill a basket from items donated, or add gift certificates to existing baskets, record what was in each basket then wrap and add a bow. Watching these ladies create these gorgeous baskets was inspiring. We had seasoned basket makers collaborating with new members and teaching them how to build a basket. While the basket process was underway, members made new friends. Great to see! The baskets alone raised $5,754.00! Thank you to Joyce Boyer, Chris Buntin, Christine Creecy, Sherri Davis, Sandy Kerr, Vicki Janda, Anita Jannotti, Tammey Lynch, Marilyn Langefeld, Vicki Piatt, Maria Sostre, Anna VanKirk, and Carol Zaremba. Madam LindaBo |
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Matlacha Hookers Mixer at Art Walk on April 5! |
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Our new and upcoming scholarship fundraiser is the River District Alliance Art Walk in Fort Myers! Kelly Lamagna, Joyce Boyer, Theresa Kramer, and Lorie Tidwell are quad-chairing this new event. The event takes place the first Friday of every month, 5- 9 pm. The Matlacha Hookers have committed to staffing the beverage tent for 5 months: June 7, July 5, August 2, September 6, and October 4. The four of us, plus Madam LindaBo, are attending the next Art Walk event on Friday, April 5th, 5- 9 pm. We'd love to have anyone else (members, spouses, friends, etc) join us! We want to check out the event to get a feel for the setting, parking, other vendors, and crowd attending. It should be a fun and rewarding new fundraiser for the Matlacha Hookers! We hope to see many of you on April 5th! To learn more about the event, go to myriverdistrict.com. Questions? Contact Lorie 202-294-4901 |
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Unwanted Island Luau Baskets |
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Please drop off your empty baskets from the Island Luau to Trader's Hitching Post, 4547 Pine Island Rd NW in Matlacha. Thank you! |
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New Merch Anyone? 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! New items now available: Swedish dishcloths with tropical designs, super absorbent dish towels with tropical and hilarious sayings, oversized dish towels, and small ceramic serving bowl with fish design. We also have the 25h Anniversary Party t-shirt which is still discounted for members only. Come out and shop, and volunteer! Outdoor Island Market Saturday, March 30, 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.) 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 events! Please contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 |
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General Membership Meeting |
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Monday, April 8, 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! Are your closets busting at the seams? Kitchen cabinets won't close? Bring your Bag 'n Tag donations to the meeting! (Keep scrolling for more details below!) |
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Our Annual Bag 'n Tag and Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, April 13th at the Moose Lodge. Keep donating gently worn items of clothing, household items, linens and home decor. Drop off locations: Trader's Hitching Post, 4547 Pine Island Rd NW in Matlacha (smaller bags or boxes) American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Road in SJC
Please, any members who have access to our storage unit, DO NOT continue to put donations in the storage unit! Thank you!! Upcoming sort dates are Tuesday March 26 and Wednesday March 27, 9 am- 12 pm at American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Road in SJC. One of the perks of volunteering is you will have priority to pick out your favorite items prior to the event. Remember that all proceeds from this event go to our 'Hooked on Education Scholarship Program' to be awarded in June! For more information, please contact Carolyn at 707-291-0310 or Teresa at 239-738-5008. |
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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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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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