ADDITIONAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

Matlacha Menagerie & Café will be hosting author D.L. Havlin signing his books and discussing local history on Friday and Saturday. In addition, the gallery will have a special “sale tent” with items on sale up to 35% off. Matlacha.

Harborside Gallery is hosting artists at the gallery, with face painting and other crafts. Robyn will be doing hair braiding and beads as well at the gallery. In addition, they will hold a drawing for a piece of “palm art” created and donated by artist Gregg Forsberg – stop by and sign up for the drawing this Saturday. Matlacha.

Junior Olympics at Phillips Park, for all children kindergarten through fifth grade, sponsored by Lee Parks and Rec and the Pine Island Kiwanis. No charge to participate; kids will compete in several sports, with awards given to the top finishers in each sport, each division. Each child receives a complimentary tee shirt and silver dollar. 10am, Phillips Park, Pine Island Center. Come out and cheer our youth to victory!!

Great fishing, boating, kayaking, nature tours are available any day of the week; check out the local guides, marinas and shops for what’s best this weekend.

Don’t forget to purchase your personal copy of the Pine Island Puzzle! They make great holiday gifts and souvenirs. We have them pre-wrapped at the Chamber Welcome Center. We are now open 7 days a week!

Pine Island FISH is “selling” Christmas stockings to help support their Christmas Basket Brigade. For a $5 donation, you can help support FISH – stockings are available at the Chamber Welcome Center and area banks.

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