Everglades Book Club
2025-03-13 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Meetings are open to all. We just read the book, have wonderful discussions and make new friendships.

Mar. 13 Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes – 9:30 am hosted by Debbie Hein at Hosts Home
April 10 Doll House by Fiona Davis – 9:30 am hosted by Connie Barker at Hosts Home

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

Mullet Rapper In Stand
2025-03-15, 2025-03-29 | 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/

Turkey Shoot
2025-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Mayberry’s Cypress Tower Camp, 18101 Cypress Tower Rd, Ochopee, FL, 34141, United States
The Lions Club of Everglades City is bringing back their Annual Turkey Shoot on March 15-16 at the Mayberry Cypress Tower Camp. This family friendly event is a great opportunity to win some bragging rights as a top shooter and a little cash! The event will run from 10:00am-5:00pm on March 15, 2025 and 12:00pm-5:00pm March 16, 2025.

The Lions Club will supply the ammo! Bring your shot guns and get ready for a great time! If you don’t have a shotgun, come anyway. They will be able to set you up!

So if you are interested in donating cash, prizes, or participating then mark your calendar and reach out to Lion Cecil Barker, Lions Club President, by email at ccbarker612@gmail.com.

Code Enforcement & Planning & Zoning Meetings
2025-03-18 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

Food Pantry
2025-03-19 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-03-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-04-09 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.”

Wilderness Wednesdays at the Museum
2025-03-19 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
2025-03-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Island Cafe, 305 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 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.

Third Thursday Talk at the Museum of the Everglades
2025-03-20 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.

CCPS No School
2025-03-24 | FL
Collier County Public Schools have no classes today. See the 2024-2025 school calendar for details.
Recent & upcoming early dismissals and closures:

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

Holy Family Church Outreach Program
2025-03-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Holy Family Catholic Church, 200 Datura St E, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Volunteers from SVDP San Marco Conference will have office hours from 9 to 11 am at the Holy Family Church to help those that need financial assistance on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
Please make your appointment for the interview in advance by calling (239) 259-4591 or (239) 259-4593. You can also request an appointment via email using the following email address: svdpsanmarco@gmail.com
When contacting us, please leave your name, phone number, and the kind of assistance you are requesting. Those who have appointments will be contacted prior to the interview.

HavAnnA Painting
2025-03-26 16:00 - 17:30 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States
Join local artist Lisa Gilmore of Stroke of Serendipity at HavAnnA Cafe in Chokoloskee on March 26th from 4 to 6 pm for an Open Paint event!

Ladies’ Coffee at Island Cafe
2025-03-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Island Cafe, 305 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States

Fresh Market
2025-03-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-03-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-04-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Everglades City Post Office, 601 Collier Ave, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Find farm-fresh produce on Fridays and Sundays from 10 am to 2 pm next to the Everglades City Post Office.

The Annual Grapefruit Gala
2025-03-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Museum of the Everglades, 105 Broadway Ave W, Everglades City, FL, 34139, United States
Join us in the parking lot at Museum of the Everglades for our annual whimsical country dance. Enjoy live music, tasty finger foods, and complimentary wine along with fresh local citrus as we celebrate the birthday of county founder Barron Gift Collier. Collier’s 1921 purchase of a grapefruit grove at Deep Lake ultimately shifted the local economy toward tourism and led to the creation of our county. That’s why we say, “It all started with grapefruit.” Stop by and raise a toast to our founder. No formal attire required at this gala. Just bring a chair and don’t forget your dancing shoes.

Rep. Díaz-Balart’s in EC Office
2025-04-01 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
2025-04-01 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 City Seafood
2025-04-03 08:30 - 10:00 | City Seafood, 702 Begonia St, Everglades City, 34139, United States

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration
2025-04-04 11:00 - 13:30 | Historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL, 33134, United States
We invite you to join us for the Friends of the Everglades Marjory Stoneman Douglas Legacy Celebration, April 4, 2025, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, featuring keynote speaker Clyde Butcher.

5K Walk-Run 2025
2025-04-05 08:00 - 13:00 | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center Campus, 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, FL, 34109, United States
APRIL 5, 2025
Race Starts at 8:00 a.m.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Administrative Center Campus
5775 Osceola Trail, Naples

This event provides a great opportunity to model and demonstrate healthy living to our students, families, staff, and community. CCPS has a goal of bringing over 2,200 people together to run or walk in an effort to raise awareness for healthy living. This event has previously welcomed almost 2,000 participants, making it the 2nd largest 5K event in Collier County. This year, we plan to grow the event.

The school district is committed to promoting wellness, nutrition, and an active lifestyle. Proceeds from the event will support District schools. Supporting this 5K Walk-Run helps impact all 50,000 CCPS students. This is one of the few initiatives that can offer that scope of impact.

Ladies’ Coffee at HavAnnA Cafe
2025-04-10 08:30 - 10:00 | HavAnnA Cafe, 191 Smallwood Dr, Chokoloskee, FL, 34138, United States

Everglades Book Club
2025-04-10 09:30 - 12:00 | FL
Meetings are open to all. We just read the book, have wonderful discussions and make new friendships.

April 10 Doll House by Fiona Davis – 9:30 am hosted by Connie Barker at Hosts Home

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

Florida Greenways & Trails
2025-04-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-11 09:15 - 12:00 | FL
The Florida Greenways and Trails Council will be having their quarterly meeting in Everglades City, designated a Trail Town in 2019. The public is invited to attend the meeting from 10 am to 3 pm on Thursday, April 10, and 9:15 to 12 noon on Friday, April 11. Details of the meeting and the agenda will be posted online closer to the meeting at: floridadep.gov/parks/ogt/content/florida-greenways-and-trails-council.
