The Khalsa Garden Club of Marco Island recently announced an annual scholarship program for high school seniors graduating this year.
The club will award a $1,000 scholarship to a high school senior living on Marco Island. Students can attend high school at the local high school.
To qualify, students must have a higher education in botany, conservation, ecology, forestry, horticulture, landscape design or architecture, marine biology, urban planning, public health, science, education, non-profit organizations or law, or a related field. Must be educated.
Scholarship applications are available from Marian Foley by email at jjmfoley@aol.com and are available on the Calusa Garden Club website at calusa.org.
The deadline for scholarship applications is February 24th.
All Marco Cruise Club members are ready to cruise.
Member and Captain Dr. Dan Lange has developed a fun and easy process that allows all Captains to complete a free USCG Safety Inspection and obtain a Vessel Decal.
Cassie Miller It is reported to be a fun exercise that can reduce or eliminate surprises. Contact your club for more information and get ready for this year’s event.
“Scheduled cruises to the Florida Keys this year include an April cruise to Duck Key’s Hawks Cay Resort and Marathon’s Marlin Bay Resort,” she wrote. ) will ascend the Caloosahachie River through locks to the Jolly Roger Marina on the East Coast.
Other boat activities scheduled for this spring include fishing competitions, rafting in Addison Bay, Dismal Pass, beach parties off Keith Island, lunch cruises to Everglades City, and a poker run.
If you would like to join the club this season or for more information, please contact Charles Schwalje at 732-570-8450 or visit marcocruiseclub.com.
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Columbiettes Hosts Treasures in the Trunk Sale
On Saturday, February 24, from 8am to noon, San Marco Colombiette will host a Treasures in the Trunk sale and fundraiser in the parking lot of the San Marco Parish Center (851 San Marco Rd., Marco Island).
Vendors should be set up by 7:30 am. Shoppers are available from 8am.
This is your opportunity to sell new, used or antique treasures from your car trunk. The cost is $20 per car park plus an additional $10 to rent a table in the back of the vehicle.
Vendors may purchase multiple spots if they wish. All unsold items must be removed by the vendor.
Snacks and homemade baked goods are available for purchase. The 50/50 draw will take place at 11am. You do not need to be present at the lottery.
For more information, contact Kathleen Reynolds at 239-404-6733 or Barbara DeRosa at 239-272-0158.
Extra Art Fair at E-City
On Saturday, February 4th, you’ll have another chance to see what local artisans can do in the historic Everglades City after the final Art-in-the-Glades freezes due to unseasonable weather.
10am-1pm Come to McLeod Park for a relaxing walk around the outdoor arts and crafts fair in this remote rural town that was our first county seat Let’s enjoy
Admission is free, and well-behaved dogs are welcome.
While there, stop for lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants and enjoy a local delicacy, stone crab claws, before visiting the museum.
For more information, please contact Mariah at 239-451-0265.