Upcoming Events Sat, Oct 21- Halloween Festival hosted by the Pine Island Food Pantry 12- 3 pm. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church 12175 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia. See details below. Sat, Oct 21- Matlacha Hookers Member Mixer at the Halloween Costume Paddle starting at 4 pm. Knight's Landing 16499 Porto Bello St in Bokeelia. See details below. Mon, Oct 23- Island Luau Committee Team Leaders Meeting starting at 6 pm. Saint James City Civic Center 3300 4th Ave in SJC. See details below. Fri, Oct 27- Fall Festival at Pine Island Elementary 5360 Ridgewood Dr in Bokeelia, close to the center. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sat, Oct 28- Travel Raffle Ticket Sales 9 am- 3 pm. Winn-Dixie 9864 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sat, Nov 4- Christmas Bazaar 9 am- 1 pm. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church 12175 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia. See details below. Sat, Nov 4- Blood Drive 10 am- 3 pm. Winn-Dixie 9864 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. See details below. Mon, Nov 6- November Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Fri, Nov 10- Veterans Day Celebration starting at 8:15 am. Pine Island Elementary 5360 Ridgewood Dr in Bokeelia, close to the center. Volunteers needed. See details below. Sun, Nov 12- Stone Crab Festival 11 am- 8 pm. Calusa Cay Shoppes, Publix parking lot 5100 Pine Island Rd in Bokeelia, close to the center. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, Nov 13- November General Membership Meeting starting at **6:00 pm.** PLEASE NOTE EARLY START TIME! American Legion Post 136, 4106 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. Sat, Nov 25- Outdoor Island Market 9 am- 2 pm. Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd in SJC. Volunteers needed. See details below. Mon, Nov 27- Island Luau Committee Meeting starting at 6 pm. Saint James City Civic Center 3300 4th Ave in SJC. 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 - It has been a strange and unusual year. I feel like I have been saying this every year since 2020! I hope this herald finds everyone well and in good spirits! I know the weather here for the last week has been amazing and everyone has had the chance to open their windows! Reflecting on this past year, I have to say, I could not be more proud to be a member of such an amazing group of women! Kudos to every single one of you (new and established) who have worked their butts off to make our community a wonderful place to reside in! We have helped so many this year and have certainly touched the lives of many! Lot's of changes happened this year with some of our usual events, however, I am looking forward to the new and exciting ideas we have for fundraisers in 2024! We will have a brand new board and I feel very confident about what 2024 will bring to us and also our community. Just know that we are all in this together, we have the same drive to help others and that is a wonderful thing to have in common! Have an amazing weekend ladies! I may see some of you out kayaking tomorrow! Your Vice Madam ~ Julia |
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🎃 Pine Island Food Pantry Halloween Festival 🎃 10/21 |
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The Pine Island Food Pantry will be holding their Halloween Festival on October 21, 12- 3 pm. This will be held indoors, at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, in the Parish Life Center (where the food pantry is located). Many area groups, including the Matlacha Hookers, will be assisting at this fun event for the Pine Island community. There will be a silent auction, raffle baskets, and a bake sale. All are welcome! Questions? Contact Christy Rau 513-703-7433 or Carolyn Ryzanych 707-291-0310 |
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Matlacha Hookers Member Mixer! |
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Questions? Contact Julia 239-298-1113 |
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Fall Festival at Pine Island Elementary 10/27 |
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The Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island will once again be hosting the Pine Island Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat. The event will be held on Friday, October 27, 5- 7 pm. Volunteers are needed in all areas. Please contact Darcy Conner 954-816-9779 for more information. Pine Island Elementary also needs volunteers during the school day, to help monitor bounce houses (make sure students are taking their shoes off before entering, following max capacity rules for that specific bounce, playing safely, etc). Click the button below for more information and to sign up. The school needs to have a volunteer form on file for all volunteers. Questions? Contact Christy Rau 513-703-7433. |
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Travel Raffle Ticket Sales 10/28 |
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Travel Raffle ticket sales at Winn-Dixie on Saturday, October 28th from 9 am - 3 pm. I need two volunteers from 9 am- Noon and three volunteers from Noon- 3 pm. Please contact DJ at 239-910-3829. |
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Trailer and Storage Unit Clean Out |
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The weather didn't exactly cooperate with our planned dates! Please stay tuned for a new date for the storage trailer. A huge THANK YOU goes out to the team members who tackled the storage unit on October 18: Linda Bohacek, Sherri Davis, Jill Filgut and Sandy Kerr! We still need all bins and items from event chairs/co-chairs to be returned, so that we are able to complete the reorganization of the storage unit. Please contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 lbrdh4pets@gmail.com |
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OLMM Christmas Bazaar 11/4 |
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Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Ladies' Guild is holding their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 4, 9 am - 1 pm. It will be located inside at the OLMM Parish Center, next to the Food Pantry. This well-attended island event features many local vendors, including our very own Matlacha Hookers Merchandise Team. It's never too early to start your holiday shopping! |
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Blood Drive on Saturday, November 4th at Winn-Dixie from 10 am - 3 pm. As a thank you, OneBlood will provide a $20 eGift Card, a OneBlood Blanket and a Wellness Checkup. Appointments are encouraged at oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code 10492. For more information, please contact DJ at 239-910-3829. |
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Good Day Pine Island Organizations, Pine Island Elementary would like to invite all Veterans to attend a Veterans’ Day Remembrance celebration on Friday, November 10, 2023 at Pine Island Elementary School. The event will begin at 8:45 a.m. with light refreshments in the cafeteria and the program will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the courtyard. The program includes a presentation of the colors, a welcome from the principal, guest speakers, and students singing patriotic songs. This annual event celebrates our local Veterans, but also provides our students an opportunity to understand the sacrifices that were made by our Veterans. Due to School District Policies each attendee and/or visitor must clear a security check before entering the school so a Drivers License is required. We look forward to seeing you at this event! |
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Veterans Day Celebration at PIE 11/10 |
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Pine Island Elementary is hosting a Veterans Day celebration on Friday, November 10. They are in need of help to set up, assist with refreshments, and clean up. Reminder: a volunteer form needs to be on file with the office. Questions? Contact Christy Rau 513-703-7433. |
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Coming Soon: 25th Anniversary Shirts |
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Congratulations to Cindy Walton for submitting the winning design! This limited edition shirt comes in your choice of Purple or Navy, and the cost is a discounted price of $25. It is only available to members, so make sure you are current on your membership. Orders are being taken now, and shirts will be available for pick up at the November meeting. The merchandise and membership teams thank you for your support. We hope you will wear your special edition Matlacha Hooker shirt with pride! Linda Bohacek, Merchandise Chair 715-579-5009 lbrdh4pets@gmail.com |
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Stone Crab Festival 11/12 |
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Stone Crab Festival at Calusa Cay Shoppes, Publix parking lot, hosted by the Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Sunday, November 12. This island event will be a fun-filled day featuring live music, area artisans and crafters, local seafood and of course, delicious stone crabs.
The Matlacha Hookers will be running the ID check and wristband distribution for alcohol sales. We are still in need of volunteers for the following shifts: 2- 4 pm, 4- 6 pm, 6- 8 pm. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Darcy Conner 954-816-9779. |
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The Matlacha Hookers Merchandise Team is also in need of volunteers for the Merchandise Booth at the Stone Crab Festival. This is a very busy event, and a long day for just the team, so please volunteer! Shifts are 8- 10 am, 10- 12 pm, 12- 2 pm, 2- 4 pm, 4- 6 pm, and 6- 8 pm. We need 2 volunteers for each shift. Come with a friend. The shifts are not long so that you can enjoy the event, as well! Stop by and purchase your discounted member only t-shirt to wear at the event! Call Linda Bohacek, 715-579-5009 or email at Lbrdh4pets@gmail.com |
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General Membership Meeting |
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Monday, November 13, 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! ***The meeting begins promptly at 6:00 pm.*** We will be awarding the Hurricane Ian grants at 6 pm. We are also holding elections at this meeting. Please make sure your dues are paid no later than 10/31 so you can vote! Please bring any unwanted jewelry you would like to donate to the Chic Boutique at the Island Luau. And, as always, please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! |
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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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It's Back! Outdoor Island Market |
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Saturday, November 25 9 AM - 2 PM Fishers of Men Lutheran Church 10360 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City Keep It Local! This great event encourages people to shop and support our local island community throughout the year. This is the first one of the season! The Matlacha Hookers Merchandise Team will be there and could use your help. Contact Linda Bohacek 715-579-5009 |
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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 The meetings begin at 6 pm- doors open at 5:30 pm. Location: Saint James City Civic Center Bring a dish to share, or $$ for pizza from Froggy's, and your drink if you want something other than wine.
2024 Luau Meeting Schedule Oct 23, 2023 – "Only" Team Leaders who have managed an area, like 50/50 Ticketing, Wine Serving, or if you are interested in being a Team Leader Nov 27, 2023 – All members – starting the sub-area discussions Dec 18, 2023 (Christmas) – All members 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 in to your schedule, think about running an area, and come to the meeting on November 27th. All are welcome! Linda Bohacek, Joanne Correia, and Sandy Kerr, Island Luau Co-Chairs |
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Do you like to decorate? Do you have organizational skills or catering experience? If any of this is YOU, call me! Sandy Kerr 305-849-1539 |
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Bag 'n Tag and Pancake Breakfast |
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While this event is not until March 16th, 2024, we need a location to store items that are being donated to us. The Maxwell House, trailer, and storage unit are not available at this time. (Meanwhile, please hang on to your unwanted stuff!) If you can provide some storage, please contact Madam DJ 239-910-3829, Carolyn Ryzanych 707-291-0310, or Teresa Shattuck 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: Crackers, saltines, dry cereal, canned soup (NO cream soup), Hamburger Helper, instant mashed potatoes, elbow macaroni, penne or ziti pasta, egg noodles, dried beans, pork & beans. 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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