Upcoming Events Mon, August 12- August General Membership Meeting starting at 5:30 pm. Saint James City Civic Center, 3300 Fourth Ave in Saint James City. See details below. Thurs, August 15- Volunteer Appreciation Party 5:30- 7 pm. Sun Shrimp 9703 Stringfellow Rd in Saint James City. See details below. Wed, August 21- Social Media Planning Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to center. Mon, August 26- September Board Meeting starting at 6 pm. Salty Girls Island Cafe 10700 Stringfellow Rd in Bokeelia, close to center. Fri, Sept 6- Fort Myers River District Art Walk 5- 9 pm. Downtown Fort Myers. See details below. Sat, Sept 14- Mrs. Roper Romp and Caftan Crawl starting at 3 pm. Location TBA. See details below! Sat, Sept 21- Peace Day Pine Island 10 am- 4 pm. Saint James City Civic Association 3300 Fourth Avenue 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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Please reach out to our Hooker Sister, Sarah, on the passing of her grandson, Castan Hernandez Crawford. Sarah Anderson Crawford 706 SW 6th Street Cape Coral, Florida 33991-2484 |
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Matlacha Hookers In the News: Hooked On Education |
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Appreciation From the Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce |
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Paint the Poles on Pine Island |
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We are excited to announce that the Matlacha Hookers have been approved to paint five electric poles at various locations on Pine Island! Two poles, located at Capt'n Con's and Island Acres, have been painted and two are primed and ready to be painted. Five designs were approved: hooks (pole at Capt'n Con's), paddle boards (pole at Island Acres), dolphin, American flag, and bright dots/bobbers. Matlacha Hookers membership is not a requirement to be a Pole Painter, as this is also a community project and we welcome everyone with a paintbrush!! So if you want to participate in the painting please contact Donna Trusik 314-560-5074. Thank you .....Jo Marttila, Kimmy Rasmussen, Shirley Noble and Lorie Tidwell for their awesome work. |
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Pine Island Food Pantry ~ Stock the Box at Centennial Bank |
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The Pine Island Food Pantry is partnering with Centennial Bank for a special Stock the Box non-perishable food drive due to low inventory, and they are asking for the assistance of the Matlacha Hookers. Please help spread the word! This special drive runs until the end of August. Here are their needs: Dry cereal, diced tomatoes/sauce, crackers, chips, instant mashed potatoes, canned vegetables: peas, green beans, corn, and all types of beans, canned tuna/albacore, assorted pastas, canned soups, ramen noodles, rice, gravy mixes, macaroni and cheese, cookies, and pet food. Centennial Bank is located at 5551 Sunset Lane in Saint James City, not far from the center. They are open Monday- Thursday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm, and Friday 8:30 am- 6:00 pm. Pine Island Food pantry donations are also accepted at the following locations: Winn-Dixie, V.F.W., American Legion, Moose Lodge, the Matlacha Post Office or at the pantry when it is open on Monday and Thursdays, 9 am - 11 am. |
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August General Membership Meeting ~ Please Note 5:30 Time ~ |
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We are excited to announce that our next membership meeting will take place on Monday, August 12, at the Saint James City Civic Center, located at 3300 Fourth Avenue in Saint James City. A special dinner will be provided by the SJCCA board as a thank you for all of our support and fundraising efforts. Dinner Details Time: 5:30 PM Menu: Taco Bar Beverages: Beer and wine will be served. You are also welcome to bring your own beverage (BYOB). We look forward to seeing you there and enjoying a fun evening together. **If you ordered a name badge this year, please don't forget to pick it up at the registration table when you arrive** As always, please don't forget to bring food pantry donations! |
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Pine Island Elementary Fishing Derby ~ November 3 |
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If you would like to be on the Derby Committee, sign up sheets will be available at our next General Membership Meeting on Monday, August 12. Some Breakout Committees will be: · Acquiring Donation Items & Sponsors o Soliciting / Cold calling & door knocking o Hook-A-Basket Items o Sponsorships /Vendors o Fishing Poles o Bikes / Helmets o Booze cooler · Registration o Kids Registration o Kids Derby Deputies o Adults Registration · Marketing o Website / signup o Social Media o Outside Media o Signage o T-shirts (adults and kids) o Posters / Flyers o Sponsor Banners · Entertainment o Music o Cast Net demonstration o Awards · Food/Beverage o Water/soda o Capt’n Cons – Kick off party & Day of food o Beer / wine · Permitting / Site Management o Permits o Layout o Port-o-potty o Tents o Flatbed for stage o Measure Master · Day of o 50/50 o Photography / drone o Awards o Goody Bags o Board / weigh in board for kids o Booze cooler o Mr Fix it = all Dad’s on deck! Interested in helping but you can't make it to the August 12 meeting? Contact Darcy Conner 954-816-9779 so we can send you information regarding meetings and day of event. |
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Fort Myers River District Alliance Art Walk ~ Update |
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The Friday night Fort Myers River District Allicance Art Walk was not one for the books. After the hugely successful Meat Raffle, School Supply Drive, and Stuff the Trailer, we were hoping to continue the profitable roll of Matlacha Hookers fundraisers. Hiccup! We arrived at our Art Walk site, set up our Matlacha Hookers merchandise and coolers, iced the beverages, and were ready to Rock 'n Roll! Then... down the street blew two vendor tents along with drizzling rain. Since we Hookers are known for our endless tenacity and optimism, we tarped the merchandise and pushed stuff under the tent to keep it dry. Sadly, both the rain and wind intensified and the Art Walk folks called it a night. Our one and only sale was a $1 bottle of water...UGH. But all was not lost! The soggy six of us (Linda Bohacek, Jill Filgut, Jeanelle Havlin, DJ Ruscik, Cindy Walton, and Lorie Tidwell) headed across the street to Cabos Cantina for Happy Hour margaritas and Mexican munchies. We all enjoyed hanging out and sharing stories. The experience was a great reminder of our common goal and Matlacha Hooker mission of making a positive difference in our community. A special thanks to the Soggy 6, and also Tracy Chapple, Tammey Lynch, and Stacy Sims, who were intercepted while on their way to the Art Walk site for the second shift. We still have the September 6 and October 4 River District Alliance Art Walks to redeem our efforts. We'll be seeking volunteers at the August 12 meeting. Thanks in advance for your support! |
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Adopt A Dolphin Auction ~ Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce |
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The Matlacha Hookers are sponsoring a blank dolphin sculpture. We need a talented Matlacha Hooker to paint and embellish a wooden cut-out to be auctioned off at the event. Our completed dolphin is due on September 10. Please contact Linda Bohacek at 715-579-5009 if interested! |
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The First Annual Mrs. Roper Romp and Caftan Crawl will be on September 14th. The $20 registration goes toward the Hooked on Education Scholarship Fund. Every Mrs. Roper will get a raffle ticket for prizes and 50/50’s will be held at each stop. Kits that include wigs, jewelry, and a caftan can be purchased in advance thru 9/01. All of the stops will be close to Pine Island Center and will be announced soon. Reach out to Stacey Sims 239-218-4652, Tammey Lynch 239-209-7445, or Tracy Chapple 317-501-9930 to place orders and with any questions. |
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☮️ ✌️ Peace Day Pine Island ~ Volunteers Needed✌️ ☮️ |
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Saturday, September 21, 2024 Saint James City Civic Association 3300 Fourth Avenue, Saint James City, FL A huge thank you goes out to Anna Van Kirk, who is managing the children's area for Peace Day Pine Island on September 21. She has a couple of wonderful activities planned for the children to participate in and they will be able to take home their creations. She is asking for 2 shifts of volunteers, each with 2 volunteers. Both shifts are 2.5 hrs long. The area is shaded by trees and a shade sail. There is seating on picnic tables, so you may want to bring a chair. If you are interested, please sign up on the link. We are also looking for volunteers in other areas of the festival, and those sign ups can be found in the link as well. If you would like to contact us directly, Jennifer's cell is 239-443-0244 and email is sacredsoulsllc@gmail.com. Thank you, Ronda Czarneke and Jennifer Bennett |
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Merchandise volunteers are also needed for the Peace Day Pine Island event. Sell products, assist with set up and tear down, collect money, record sales, restock tables, assist with getting sizes, and recruit new Matlacha Hookers members. Two volunteers needed per shift. Shifts available: 9:30 - Noon, Noon- 2:30, 2:30- 4:30pm Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your shift. A price list will be sent out ahead of time so you can be familiar with items. Please contact Jill Filgut 847-977-9125 jillfilgut@gmail.com |
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The Meat Raffle was a HUGE success and a ton of fun. We raised $1,154 for our Hooked On Education Scholarship Fund. It was a great haul for a 2-hour event with minimal pre-event and no post-event work. Thank you to all those who came out and supported the event, as well as our volunteers Lorie Tidwell, Tammey Lynch, Scottie Thomas, and Darcy Conner for all your help. Burnt Store Tavern loves supporting the Matlacha Hookers and has invited us back to host another Meat Raffle on January 25, 2025, so mark your calendars! Meat Raffle Co-Chairs, Kimmy Rasmussen and Elsie Olander |
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Our Matlacha Hookers Storage Trailer Has Been SOLD! |
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The password for our website has been updated! Members Only Area Password: HookM24 |
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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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Check out and Share our Public Facebook Page! |
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