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CCPS No School
2024-10-18 | FL
Collier County Public Schools have no classes today. See the 2024-2025 school calendar for details.
Recent & upcoming early dismissals and closures:

09/02 No School: Labor Day
09/18 Early Dismissal: Professional Learning for Teachers
10/03 No School: Teacher Professional Development
10/18 No School: Teacher Planning Day
11/27-29 No School: Thanksgiving Break
12/23-31 No School: Winter Break

Swamp Celebration
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Big Cypress Gallery, 52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Big Cypress National Preserve with a day of fun and conservation at Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery on Saturday, October 19 from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Support the “Swamp Water And Me Program” (SWAMP) with guided swamp walks, meet local artists Clyde and Niki Butcher, and learn about Big Cypress National Preserve from park rangers. Enjoy food, live music, and kids’ activities. Proceeds benefit environmental education for local students. $15 donation per person (kids free). For more information and tickets, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swamp-celebration-2024-tickets-925789400017

Food Pantry
2024-10-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-10-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-13 09:30 - 12:00, 2024-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 City Seafood
2024-10-24 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-11-21 08:30 - 10:00 | City Seafood, 702 Begonia St, Everglades City, 34139, 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.

Nate Edwards 3rd Annual Fishing Tournament
2024-10-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Camellia Street Grill, 202 Camellia St W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Registration & Captains Meeting
Friday, October 25th
Camellia Street Grill
202 Camellia St W,
Everglades City, FL
Registration Begins: 5:30 pm
Dinner Starts: 6:30 pm
Captains Meeting: 7 pm
Enjoy ambiance, music, a delicious mahi dinner, drinks, raffles, 50/50 drawings, Calcutta tickets, a live auction, guest speakers, and more.

Nate Edwards 3rd Annual Fishing Tournament
2024-10-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Everglades Fishing Company, 201 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Weigh-In and Winners Ceremony
Saturday, October 26th
Everglades Fishing Co.
201 Collier Ave., Everglades City, FL
Weigh-In: 2 pm – 4:30 pm
Winners Ceremony: 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Light food and drinks will be provided as we await the results.
Everglades Fishing Company (EFC) has once again offered their central location for our “Weigh In” this year (bring photo of fish on the supplied ruler with team lanyard displayed).

Deep South Picnic
2024-10-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Trail Lakes Campground, 40904 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
Join us for a delightful day of southern charm at the Deep South Picnic on Saturday, October 26, at 11 am, held at Trail Lakes Campground. Savor mouthwatering BBQ, live music and activities for the entire family. Kids will love the alligator and snake exhibit! Bring your picnic blanket, lawn chairs, and coolers experience the true essence of old Florida.

Snakes in the Museum
2024-10-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Everglades City Halloween Trunk or Treat Join us after hours at Museum of the Everglades as we make hissssssstory with Everglades City’s annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat celebration at McLeod Park. Check out the “Python Hunters” exhibit and wind your way through the gallery to pick up treats. Avoid the sneaky snakes and you just might win a prize! Fun for kids of all ages guaranteed.

Light Up The Night Fall Festival
2024-10-26 17:00 - 20:00 | FL
Saturday, October 26th, 5-8 pm. Everglades City Annual Light Up The Night Fall Festival. This free event will feature games, free candy, and lots of fun! Following the festivities the kids will then trick or treat! Come enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family!

Praise Night
2024-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church of Everglades City, 416 E School Dr, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
On the last Saturday of each month, First Baptist Church of Everglades City will have a “Praise Night” with a light supper at 6:30 pm, followed by praise music and fellowship.

Ladies' Coffee at Everglades Cafe
2024-10-31 08:30 - 10:00 | Everglades Cafe, 207 West Broadway, Ochopee, 34141, United States

ESHP Music Festival
2024-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Rod & Gun Club, 200 Riverside Drive, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
The ESHP Annual Music Festival will be held on Saturday, November 2, at the historic Rod & Gun Club, starting at noon. Enjoy performances by Raiford Starke, Florida Boys, Rita Youngman, Charlie Pace, Sarah McCulloch, Marie Nofsinger, Tim McGeary, Matt Hodge, and Parker Oglesby. Proceeds benefit the Bank of Everglades Building project.

Rep. Díaz-Balart’s in EC Office
2024-11-05 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
2024-11-05 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.

Ladies' Coffee at HavAnnA Cafe
2024-11-07 08:30 - 10:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States

7th Annual Hook’em in the Glades: Captain's Meeting
2024-11-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Gator Hole Bar, 875 S. Copeland Ave. S, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
The 7th Annual Hook’em in the Glades fishing fundraiser supporting Everglades City Schools is scheduled for November 8-9, 2024! Teams will fish the 10,000 islands for a chance to catch the biggest Snook, Redfish, and Seatrout while supporting our school. Find out more: https://hookemintheglades.com

7th Annual Hook’em in the Glades: Tournament
2024-11-09 07:00 - 16:30 | Everglades Fishing Company, 201 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States

15th Annual Goodland Civic Association Holiday Bazaar
2024-11-09 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-10 10:00 - 16:00 | FL
15th Annual Goodland Civic Association Holiday Bazaar 10 am – 4 pm. This pre-holiday celebration is held at MarGood Harbor Park in Goodland and will feature arts, crafts and other unique market items along with delicious food offerings. Call to Artists deadline Oct 28th. Email: taraogallery@gmail.com.

Free Park Day
2024-11-11 | FL
Everglades National Park will increase entrance fees starting January 1, 2024. Vehicle and vessel fees will increase to $35 for a seven-day pass, while other modes of entry will go up by $5. The annual pass will cost $70.
See below for Fee Free Days in the park. The fee waiver for the fee free days applies only to entrance fees and does not cover amenity or user fees for camping, boat launches, transportation, special tours, or other activities.
Free Days At The Park
November 11: Veterans Day
Learn More: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/fee-free-parks.htm

Everglades Book Club
2024-11-12 09:30 - 12:00 | FL
Meetings are open to all. We just read the book, have wonderful discussions and make new friendships.

Nov. 12 Gator Country by Rebecca Renner – 9:30 am hosted by Patty Huff at 207 N. Storter Ave. EC
Dec. 10 The Women by Kristin Hannah – 9:30 am hosted by Diann Lock at 498 Collier Ave. EC
Jan. 14 The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride – 9:30 am Volunteer Needed to Host
Feb. 11 The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan – 9:30 am Volunteer Needed to Host
Mar. 11 Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes – 9:30 am hosted by Dianna Pollock at Location TBA
April 8 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

Fall Homeschool Day: Invaders of the Everglades
2024-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
In conjunction with Museum of the Everglades’ latest special exhibit, “Python Hunters: Preserving Paradise One Snake at a Time,” Fall Homeschool Day 2024 will be talking about all things invasive that are impacting our unique Florida ecology! Learn about how invasive animals like the python, iguana, and curly-tailed lizard have made a home here in Southwest Florida, whether we like it or not, and the efforts to stop them. You’ll even get to observe some of these invasive animals up close! We’ll also feature other invasives, like insects and plants! This program features different hands-on activities and special exhibit exploration geared toward preschool, elementary, and middle and high school students. Parking at Museum of the Everglades is limited, you can park along medians as well as in McLeod Park across the street from the museum.

Ladies' Coffee at Island Cafe
2024-11-14 08:30 - 10:00 | Island Cafe, 305 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States

Code Enforcement & Planning & Zoning Meetings
2024-11-19 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

Third Thursday Talk at the Museum of the Everglades
2024-11-21 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.
