Boca Grande + Florida's Spanish Colonial Heritage Trail

Greater Pine Island Chamber of Commerce

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PINE ISLAND MEMBER “HAPPENINGS” THIS WEEKEND Friday, May 18th American Legion Post 136 -- Serving Fabulous Krab S...tuffed Fish Dinner from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. The Burnt Out Band will play from 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Bert’s Bar & Grill –Presents Matt Hill, 7:30. Bokeelia Cracker Café’- Come and enjoy some great food and a tasty beverage while taking in the great sounds of the Second Chance Band from 5pm-close Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens- Offers a historical and ecological walking tour of Matlacha every Friday and Tuesday morning at 9:00 AM. Groups or individual walk-ups welcome. Call the gallery at 239-283-6453 for details and reservations. $10 per person; complimentary coffee begins at 8:00 AM. Miceli’s Restaurant – Presents Petty Cash, 6:00-10:00 PM. Tarpon Lodge – Presents Mystery Tasting & Music From 6pm–8:30pm on select Fridays, enjoy a dynamic, mystery tasting as you experience the nuevo flamenco sounds of Michael Anthony’s Spanish guitar! Saturday, May 19th American Legion Post 136 --Serving meatball subs from 11:00 AM until it’s gone with free juke box from 5:00-9:00 PM. Bert’s Bar & Grill – Presents Julie Black, 7:30 PM. Bokeelia Cracker Café’- Come and enjoy some great food and a tasty beverage while taking in the great sounds of the Second Chance Band from 5PM-close Miceli’s Restaurant –Presents Soapbox, 7:00 – 10:00 PM. Nav-A-Gator – Peace River Wildlife Center will have a fundraiser on the grounds of the Nav-A-Gator Grill and Marina located at 9700 SW Riverview Cir Lake Suzy, FL 34269. The Peace River Wildlife Center is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation and exhibition facility which relies on donations and volunteers to care for the wildlife. Some of the fundraising activities will be a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. Along with the fundraiser we will also have live music by Jim Morris 2-5pm. Come on out and show your support for a great organization, and listen to the music. Fundraiser activities will be underway from 2-5pm during the musical part of the day. For more information call 941-627-3474. Randall Research Center -- Explore the Estuary of Pine Island Sound; 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon. Come and “Muck About" Pine Island Sound, chance to wade & learn first-hand about the plants & animals of local estuaries. Must wear sturdy shoes, clothing to get wet. Twenty (20) participants per date; children over 9 permitted with accompanying adult. Pre-registration only; call 239-283-2157. Activity begins at the Calusa Heritage Trail pavilion. Sunday, May 20thth American Legion Post 136 - Serving All You Can Eat Breakfast from 8:00-11:00 AM. How do you like you custom waffles made? Bert’s Bar & Grill -- Presents Scotty Bryan, 2:00 PM. Miceli’s Restaurant –Save Bear Benefit: 12:00 Noon – 8:00 PM. Come out for a great cause featuring these bands: Super Bot, Traffic Jam, Sand Fleas, Blueeyed Devil, Renee Hose, Keith Clanton, Ground Zero. 25% of the proceeds will be donated to Bear’s for his medical issues. Nav-A-Gator – Presents – Gary & Kerri 2-5PM

May 18, 2012