Marco Island Chamber of Commerce Calendar – October 2014
Speed Networking Session
Wed, October 1, 7:30am – 9:00am
Rose History Auditorium at Marco Island Historical Musuem
180 S. Heathwood Dr. Marco Island
RSVP Mandatory to Donna at 239.394.7549
Caxambas Republican Club of SW Florida Business Meeting
Wed, October 1, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
320 N Barfield Dr, Marco Island, FL
There will be a featured speaker. For more information,
please call Litha Berger @ 239.954.5994 or email @ lithasberger(at)gmail(dotted)com.
Marco Island Civitan Club
Wed, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – 6pm – 7pm
Mario’s Neighborhod Bar & Grill – 845 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island
For information call Bob Kircher at 239.774.2326 E-mail robertk856(at)aol(dotted)com.
Kiwanis Club of Marco Island
Thu, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 7:30am – 8:30am
701 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL
Breakfast is at Porky’s Last Stand. For more information call Donna at 239.250.3381 or visit our website at
www.kiwanisclubofmarcoisland.org.
Noontime Rotary of Marco Island
Thu, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 11:45am – 12:45pm
1400 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL DiVinci’s Restaurant.
For more information contact Jaimie Bergen at 239.572.3720.
“CJ’s” Live Music Thursday
Thu, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – 6:00pm – 11:30pm
740 N. Collier Blvd., Ste. #105 Marco Island, FL
Jim Long performs outside from 6:00 – 9:00 PM and Jenny Woodman performs inside from 8:00-11:30 pm. For more information call 239.389.4511.
Shrine Club of Marco Island
Fri, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – 11:30am – 12:30pm
The club meets at various locations. Call Bill at 239.642.7749 for more information.
Chili Cook-off
Sat, October 11, 2pm – 5pm
740 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL
Hosted by the Fire/Rescue Foundation at the Esplanade.
For more information, contact MIFireRescueFoundation(at)aol(dotted)com or call Barb Murphy at 393-2272.
Meals of Hope at Sasso’s International Cuisine & Seafood and Marco Golf and Garden
Tue, October 14, 5pm – 7pm
961 Winterberry Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145
October After Five Networking Event – Erin’s Isle Restaurant & Irish Pub
Wed, October 15, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
5375 Hibiscus Drive, Naples, FL, United States Everyone is invited. Food, Networking and fun. Members: $5, Non-Members: $10, President’s Club: Free
Police Foundation Golf Tournament
Sat, October 18, 7:30am – 12:30pm
Island Country Club
500 Nassau Court, Marco Island
Halloween Spooktacular
Sat, October 18, 4pm – 6pm
1361 Andalusia Terrace, Marco Island, FL 34145
Coffee & Commerce – SPEAKER: Donna Fiala
Wed, October 22, 7:30am – 9:00am
Rose History Auditorium – MIHS
Chamber of Commerce Business Alliance Committee – Coffee & Commerce Speaker:
Donna Fiala, coffee and danish provided. Will discuss further at 7/10 BAC Meeting.
Reception – BMO Harris Bank Terrace
Wed, October 29, 5:15pm – 7:15pm
BMO Harris Bank, 800 Collier Blvd N, Marco Island, FL
Kiwanis Family 5K Run in Hidaway Beach
Sat, October 4, 8am – 10am
490 Hernando, Marco Island, FL
Come join us for the 1st Annual Marco Island Kiwanis Family 5k! This event is family friendly and is for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re running for time, jogging, or walking, this course will provide beautiful views with a gulf breeze from beginning to end. Net proceeds from the event will go to Project Eliminate…end ing maternal/neonat al tetnus. Stroller runners welcome! There will be no charge for children 4 and under riding in a stroller (or running by your side!). We will have stroller runners starting at the back of the race. The race will start and finish at the beautiful Tigertail Beach located at Hernando Drive on Marco Island. Parking fees will be waived for all runners, volunteers, and sponsors. Beginning at Tigertail Beach the course will take you through the exclusive Hideaway Beach neighborhood. You will encounter boardwalks, preserves, scenic golf-course, and gulf views along this 3.1 mile course. Early Bird registration: Adults (13 years and up) $17.50 plus $2.50 sign-up fee Children (5-12 years old) $12.50, $2.50 sign-up fee Young Children (1-4 years old) Early Birds will receive a free T-shirt S/M/L/XL and Gift Bag Race day registration (payments by cash or check only): Adults (13 years and up) $25.00 Children (5-12 years old) $20.00 Young Children (1-4 years old) Please register between 7:00-7:45 am (*Shirts & Gift Bags Not guaranteed if you register on race day*) The 5k will be professionally timed by Endurance Sports Timing with bib timing chips. All results will be posted online upon completion of the event.
American Cancer Society Luai Against Breast Cancer
Sat, October 4, 6pm – 9pm
1370 Borghese Lane, Naples, FL, United States
For more information call 239.963.4108.
Regular City Council Meeting
Mon, October 6, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
City of Marco Island Community Room
www.cityofmarcoisland.com
Marco Island Historical Society Monthly Meeting
Tue, October 7, 7pm – 8pm
180 S. Heathwood Dr., Marco Island, FL
Meeting held in the Rose History Auditorium.
Caxambas Republican Club of SW Florida Social Meeting
Wed, October 8, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
CJ’s on the Bay 740 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL
For more information call Litha Berger @ 239-954-5994 or email @ lithasberger(at)gmail(dotted)com.
City Council Candidates Forum at Community Room
Fri, October 10, 5pm – 7pm
City of Marco Island, 50 Bald Eagle Dr, Marco Island, FL
Community Room (Council Chambers)
