Food Pantry
2025-01-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-01-29 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-02-05 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Everglades Community Church, 101 Copeland Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Food is distributed from the rear of Everglades Community Church located at 101 S. Copeland Ave., Everglades City. “This institution is an equal opportunity provider.”

Ladies' Coffee at HavAnnA Cafe
2025-01-09 08:30 - 10:00, 2025-01-30 08:30 - 10:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Ladies Coffee is a casual weekly gathering for women every Thursday at different local breakfast spots or homes. No rules or fees, just a welcoming space to connect, forge friendships in a relaxed atmosphere.

Everglades Book Club
2025-01-09 09:30 - 12:00 | FL
Meetings are open to all. We just read the book, have wonderful discussions and make new friendships.

Jan. 9 The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride – 9:30 am Volunteer Needed to Host
Feb. 13 The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan – 9:30 am Volunteer Needed to Host
Mar. 13 Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes – 9:30 am hosted by Dianna Pollock at Location TBA
April 10 Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus – 9:30 am Volunteer Needed to Host

Questions or to host a meeting contact Diann Lock at dmlock333@gmail.com

8th Annual Everglades Roots Festival
2025-01-10 10:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-11 10:00 - 20:00 | Trail Lakes Campground, 40904 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
Join us for the Everglades Roots Festival at Trail Lakes Campground in Ochopee, Florida, featuring Bluegrass, Southern Rock and Jam Bands.
The Everglades Roots Festival host the best of Florida Blues, Bluegrass, and Folk rooted music in the Heart of the Big Cypress swamp. Celebrating Everglades culture ,art, and heritage with music, camping, and vendors.
Get your tickets at https://www.evergladesrootsfestival.com/contact

White Pelican Festival
2025-01-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Smallwood Store, 360 Mamie St, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Join us to welcome these gigantic snowy birds as they spend their winter in our backyard. Our special guests will be members of the Seminole Tribe who took part in the Music Festival along with popular Florida Folk Musicians. There will be boat tours, arts & crafts sales, native foods, and free admission to the Smallwood Store Museum.
This event is a fundraiser benefiting the Smallwood Store and the Everglades Society for Historic Preservation. For info & tickets see www.ESHP.org

CCPS No School
2025-01-13 | FL
Collier County Public Schools have no classes today. See the 2024-2025 school calendar for details.
Recent & upcoming early dismissals and closures:

12/23-1/3 No School: Winter Break
1/13 No School: Teacher Planning Day
1/20 No School: MLK Day
2/10 Early Dismissal: Professional Learning for Teachers
2/17 No School: President’s Day
3/10-14 No School: Spring Break
3/24 No School: Teacher Planning Day
4/18 No School
5/23 Early Dismissal: Graduation
5/26 No School: Memorial Day
5/30 Early Dismissal: Last Day for Students

Wilderness Wednesdays at the Museum
2025-01-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-22 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Wilderness Wednesday lectures at Museum of the Everglades are a seasonal weekly program of presentations by ranger staff from the Big Cypress National Preserve and occasionally other partner organizations. Topics center around the flora and fauna unique to the Everglades and the biological diversity of the local ecosystem.
Spanning January to April, each week unveils a new topic presented by the National Park Service, promising an immersive exploration of the Everglades’ natural wonders. For further details and updates on scheduled talks, contact the Museum of the Everglades at (239) 252-5026 or visit CollierMuseums.com/events

Ladies' Coffee at Island Cafe
2025-01-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Island Cafe, 305 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States

Third Thursday Talk at the Museum of the Everglades
2025-01-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
The Third Thursday Talks hosted by the Museum of the Everglades are geared towards teaching and preserving the history of the area.
Get all the details at colliermuseums.com.

Mullet Rapper In Stand
2025-01-18, 2025-02-01 | FL
Pick up the new Mullet Rapper Issue from any one of our Newsstand locations. Find a location at: https://visitevergladescity.com/places/tags/mullet-rapper-newsstands/

HavAnnA 2nd Annual #ShuckYeah Oyster Shucking Contest
2025-01-18 15:00 - 19:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Come join HavAnnA Cafe’s 2nd Annual Oyster Shucking Contest on January 18 at 3 pm, where teams of 2 compete for cash prizes and SW Florida Bragging rights.
Shoot 50 oysters
Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. Registration starts at 4 pm at the beer bar. Featuring Music by Mike and Terry’s Solid Gold.

CCPS No School
2025-01-20 | FL
Collier County Public Schools have no classes today. See the 2024-2025 school calendar for details.
Recent & upcoming early dismissals and closures:

1/13 No School: Teacher Planning Day
1/20 No School: MLK Day
2/10 Early Dismissal: Professional Learning for Teachers
2/17 No School: President’s Day
3/10-14 No School: Spring Break
3/24 No School: Teacher Planning Day
4/18 No School
5/23 Early Dismissal: Graduation
5/26 No School: Memorial Day
5/30 Early Dismissal: Last Day for Students

Code Enforcement & Planning & Zoning Meetings
2025-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave N., Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Code Enforcement and Planning & Zoning meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. City Council room, 2nd floor City Hall.
These meetings will be a Hybrid meeting with some board members present and others present by video conference / Zoom. The bottom of the agenda has instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom. The Agenda can be found at: https://www.cityofeverglades.org/Meetings-Agendas

Ladies' Coffee at City Seafood
2025-01-23 08:30 - 10:00 | City Seafood, 702 Begonia St, Everglades City, 34139, United States

Movie Night Under the Stars
2025-01-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Join us under the stars in the Museum of the Everglades’ parking lot to enjoy a screening of the classic film Wind Across the Everglades. Filmed on location in Everglades City back in 1957, this historic melodrama stars Christopher Plummer in his first ever leading role as a game warden battling plume hunters in the 10,000 Islands during the latter part of the 19th century. Also featured are folksinger Burl Ives as the villain “Cottonmouth” and legendary local gladesman Totch Brown as swamp bard “One Note.” Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear will introduce the screening with some little known facts about the film and some scenes of note to watch for. Popcorn and other refreshments will be served by Friends of Museum of the Everglades to complete the perfect movie night. Don’t forget to bring your own chairs!

HavAnnA Paint Party
2025-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Celebrate the New Year at HavAnnA Cafe with Friends & Flamingos! Paint fun flamingos on natural upcycled elements while enjoying delicious food, cool drinks, and the lively tropical atmosphere.

GCA Pancake Breakfast
2025-02-01 08:00 - 11:00, 2025-02-02 08:00 - 11:00 | Goodland Community Center, 417 Mango Avenue, Goodland, FL, 34140, United States
Join us in Goodland for the first pancake breakfast of the season! Enjoy ALL YOU CAN EAT delicious pancakes, sausage, coffee and orange juice served up by some of the sweetest Goodlanders in the village!
$8 for Adults | $3 for Children, $1 for Eggs
The GCA will be offering fun raffle prizes and selling Goodland merchandise.
Goodland Community Center 417 Mango Avenue, Goodland.

Clyde & Niki Butcher Meet & Greet
2025-02-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
Join the Butcher family at Big Cypress Gallery on Saturday, February 1st, from 10 am to 3 pm for an Artist “Meet and Greet” event. Clyde and Niki are excited to see everyone and recount tales of their adventures in the Everglades and beyond. Clyde’s staff will be on hand to answer questions and assist guests. This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP and get your free ticket: clydebutcher.com/event/200283/

Rep. Díaz-Balart’s in EC Office
2025-02-04 14:30 - 17:00 | Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave N., Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Every first Tuesday at 2:30 pm, a member of Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart’s team will be at Everglades City Hall to assist with federal casework, including USPS, social security, veterans’ benefits, immigration, and other federal issues.

City Council Meeting
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Everglades City Hall, 102 Copeland Ave N., Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
City Council meetings are held every 1st Tuesday of the month @ 7 PM in the City Council room, 2nd floor City Hall.
The agenda will be posted here prior to the meeting. https://www.cityofeverglades.org/public-notice

These meetings will be a Hybrid meeting with some board members present and others present by video conference / Zoom. The bottom of the agenda has instructions on how to join the meeting via Zoom.
