Church of God of Prophecy offering take-out Thanksgiving dinner
The Church of God of Prophecy will be having Thanksgiving dinner Thursday, Nov. 27. Dinner will be takeout only, no dine in. The price is $10 per dinner — turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn or green beans, dinner roll and dessert — pumpkin, pecan or apple pie. Call your order in to 239-283-2128 as soon as possible, quantities are limited. Pick-up is from 12:30-3 p.m. The church is located at 15146 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia
Candidates sought for GPIWA Board of Directors
The Greater Pine Island Water Association is looking for candidates for it’s Board of Directors. There are two “Bokeelia” positions, one “Matlacha/Mainland” position, and one “St. James City” position that are open for election. To be considered as a candidate you must be a GPIWA customer. Please email your name, address, cell phone number, and brief (half a page) resume to mikesm@pineislandwater.com.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island to present ‘Chili & Trees 2025’ Dec. 13
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Pine Island will hold its first-ever Chili & Trees event Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., at Street Eatz & Ale. This new holiday celebration brings together two local favorites — delicious chili and festive Christmas trees — for an evening of food, fun and community spirit. Attendees can enter their best chili recipe to compete for the title of Best Island Chili, with winners chosen by popular vote. Meanwhile, each Pine Island Elemen-tary Classroom will showcase a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, available for attendees to bid on in a festive holiday auction. The night will also feature live music, great food and ...
Blue Star Mothers hoping to place wreaths on every veteran gravesite
By CJ HADDAD A local non-profit organization, comprised of those who have sons and daughters who serve or have served in the military, guard or reserves, is looking to the public to help decorate veteran graves next month. The Blue Star Mothers Gulf Coast Florida Chapter 12, which represent Lee and Collier counties, will place wreaths on the graves of veterans at local cemeteries as part of Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, Dec. 13. Members of the public can purchase a wreath to be placed on a specific grave (local or non-local), or just sponsor a wreath to be placed at a veteran grave. “This is honestly the most important thing that we do,” said The Blue Star Mothers ...
Calusa Waterkeeper Sue Dahod named Volunteer of the Year
According to Calusa Waterkeeper Ranger Sue Dahod, Calusa Waterkeeper gave out several awards on its 30th anniversary Friday, Nov. 7 “I was the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award,” Dahod said. There were multiple presentations given by the various recipients , she explained. ...
Registration begins for 2026 Pine Island Calusa Trail 5K Run/Walk
The Kiwanis Club of Pine Island is once again partnering with Alden Pines Country Club to bring participants a true trail run experience, the 2026 Pine Island Calusa Trial 5K Run/Walk on Jan. 31. The course winds through the golf course — which has been closed since Hurricane Ian — ...
ONE LOVE: Hurricane Benefit for Jamaica set for Nov. 30
Southwest Floridians know all too well how a major hurricane can change lives in an instant. That’s why a local non-profit has organized a benefit concert to help those in Jamaica impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Music aLIVE SWFL and the Southwest Florida music community has created “ONE ...
