http://marconews.com/news/holidays/?partner=RSSmarconews.com Stories: Holiday storiesen-usholidayshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/05/fall-halloween-crafting/?partner=RSSFall is an ideal time for crafting, which is a way for families to join together and build a memorable masterpiece to display for Halloween. glpac@aol.com (LAURA ARCHAZKI-PACTER)Sun, 05 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/oct/05/fall-halloween-crafting/?partner=RSSfeatureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/28/celebrating-rosh-hashanah/?partner=RSSThroughout the years, families of the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, join together at the Temple on Rosh Hashanah to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, are High Holidays for the Jewish faith, with traditions dating back more than 5,000 years. Rosh Hashanah falls on Sept. 29 and continues until sundown on Sept. 30. glpac@aol.com (LAURA ARCHAZKI-PACTER)Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/sep/28/celebrating-rosh-hashanah/?partner=RSSholidayshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/28/new-category-added-christmas-island-style-string-e/?partner=RSSChristmas season might seem a long way off when the outdoor temperature is 94 degrees … but not for the Marco Island Christmas house and business decorating contest committee. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:55:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/28/new-category-added-christmas-island-style-string-e/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/09/mica-those-blue-eyes-marcos-sky/?partner=RSSWow — those fireworks on the Fourth of July were spectacular! I arrived at Residents’ Beach around 6 p.m. on the holiday, and after linking up with friends, went for a beach-combing jaunt at the water’s edge. I passed some sand sculptures. One was an extra large rendering of a sea star and the artist had covered the top with at least a hundred calico scallop shells. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:20:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/09/mica-those-blue-eyes-marcos-sky/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/06/laid-back-everglades-city-celebrates-fourth-sixth/?partner=RSSFolks do things a little differently in Everglades City. At few times is that more evident than at the town’s annual Fourth of July parade, held Sunday. “Our fireworks are the best,” said Mayor Sammy Hamilton Jr. “That’s the reason we don’t do it the same day as everybody else, because ours are the best and we want everyone to be able to come and see ours.” LWilliams@marconews.com (LESLIE WILLIAMS)Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:43:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/06/laid-back-everglades-city-celebrates-fourth-sixth/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/04/its-tradition-marco-celebrates-residents-beach-awa/?partner=RSSOn a day when Marco Island beachgoers showed patriotism with flag-patterned beach chairs, swimsuits and towels, 9-year-old Rosie Poling displayed a symbol that she hoped people would notice: a peace sign. Rosie entered the Marco Island Kiwanis Club’s sand castle contest with a peace sign made of sand and decorated with multicolored shells that she found on the beach. To accompany her entry, she made a paper sign that read, “Let there be peace on Earth and let it begin with Marco Island.” Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:21:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/04/its-tradition-marco-celebrates-residents-beach-awa/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/marco-man-will-celebrate-independence-day-bona-fid/?partner=RSSIn a sense, Friday is a routine holiday for the average American, but it’s particularly significant for a newly sworn-in citizen such as Sascha Bonte. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:01:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/03/marco-man-will-celebrate-independence-day-bona-fid/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/02/mica-explosion-fun-residents-beach/?partner=RSSThere truly is nothing like a Fourth of July Celebration at the Marco Island Residents’ Beach. Our members arrive early, toting umbrellas, coolers (with no glass, of course!), beach chairs and beach toys. With umbrellas and sun shades dotting the sand, the beachfront instantly becomes a cornucopia of color. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jul/02/mica-explosion-fun-residents-beach/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/29/parade-history-fourth-july-celebrations-explained/?partner=RSSWhen Mary and Henry Watkins arrived in Naples in 1949, they brought with them a new tradition — fireworks! “My husband’s family owned a fireworks factory in Indiana,” recalls Naples’ first lady of hospitality. “There weren’t any fireworks displays here, or if there were, they were minimal. So we just did our own thing. Every year, he’d shoot fireworks off the beach in front of house.” bghawkins@colliercitizen.com (BRENDA HAWKINS)Sun, 29 Jun 2008 04:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/29/parade-history-fourth-july-celebrations-explained/?partner=RSSfeatureshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/23/united-church-marco-celebrate-americas-birthday-st/?partner=RSSAmerica’s birthday is coming up and residents of Marco Island are looking for ways to celebrate. Of course, everyone is looking forward to the electrifying fireworks that are shot off from the beach on July 4. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:45:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/jun/23/united-church-marco-celebrate-americas-birthday-st/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/25/memorial-day-closings/?partner=RSS  tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Mon, 26 May 2008 03:37:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/25/memorial-day-closings/?partner=RSSholidayshttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/24/memorial-day-ceremonies-southwest-florida/?partner=RSSA recap of the Memorial Day events planned in Southwest Florida on Monday. tlaten@naplesnews.com (Naples Daily News staff report)Sat, 24 May 2008 16:37:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/24/memorial-day-ceremonies-southwest-florida/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/dinners-hugs-gifts-store-moms-mothers-day/?partner=RSSIf a snap survey of local youngsters is on the mark, a lot of Marco Island mothers are in for some serious pampering come Sunday. It’s Mother’s Day, of course, and local moms can expect cards, gifts and dinners by way of appreciation. Middle school student Danny Quintana said his mom Frances is in for a surprise gift. “You wouldn’t be able to live happily without parents, so it’s good to thank (moms) on Mother’s Day,” he said. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Thu, 08 May 2008 16:42:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/may/08/dinners-hugs-gifts-store-moms-mothers-day/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/28/christmas-comes-early-island-style/?partner=RSSChristmas came early for Christmas Island Style, but this time it was the benefactor helping the organization with a successful golf fundraiser. rjlalonde@naplesnews.com (ROGER LALONDE)Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:52:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/apr/28/christmas-comes-early-island-style/?partner=RSSplay/golfhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/27/early-easter-equals-early-exodus-not-so-fast/?partner=RSSThings may slow down soon, but Marco Island is still hopping after an early Easter raised fears for some and hopes for others of a stunted season. “I did see the first car carrier yesterday,” said Debbie Naeckel, office manager at Shipps Landing Condominium Association. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX, LESLIE WILLIAMS)Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:17:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/27/early-easter-equals-early-exodus-not-so-fast/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/23/big-crowd-flocks-marco-easter-sunrise-service-beac/?partner=RSSAs if on cue, Mother Nature held off on the sprinkles until after the sunrise service. And that was to the delight of an estimated 4,500 people who flocked to the beach this morning on Marco Island to participate in the 20th annual Easter Sunrise Service. qproux@marcoeagle.com (QUENTIN ROUX)Sun, 23 Mar 2008 14:48:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/23/big-crowd-flocks-marco-easter-sunrise-service-beac/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/20/easter-sunrise-service-takes-place-sunday/?partner=RSSThe Marco Presbyterian Church once again invites everyone on the Island and mainland Naples to join them in celebrating the 20th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on the Beach at 7 a.m. this Sunday, March 23 at the Marco Island Marriott Resort & Spa, and Mike Seigfried, Marco Presbyterian Church Administrator, said that smiling member volunteers will be delivering flyers to Island businesses the days before to remind people to bring their own blanket or chair. Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:02:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/20/easter-sunrise-service-takes-place-sunday/?partner=RSSgoing_outhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/easter-area-churches-define-holy-week/?partner=RSSThe diverse denominations of Christianity in Naples may differ on their interpretation of Scripture, but all agree upon the significance of Easter. Here are a few interpretations from local churches. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:04:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/easter-area-churches-define-holy-week/?partner=RSSlocalhttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/southwest-somewhere-easter-arrives-early-sometimes/?partner=RSSFor anyone growing up in Eastern Tennessee, Easter is a special event. Normally, Easter coincides with the early spring weather that sends everyone outdoors. When Easter arrives late, the blossoms of apple trees are beginning to bud, crocuses and daffodils are purple and yellow, popping through the grass, and everyone — especially the kids — are trying to pretend that its already summer. capttom@marcoislandtoday.com (TOM WILLIAMS)Sun, 16 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/15/southwest-somewhere-easter-arrives-early-sometimes/?partner=RSSetc/southwestsomewherehttp://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/doherty-returns-st-pattys-day-celebration/?partner=RSSGet ready to gear up for green beer and loads of fun not only on St. Patrick’s Day but the entire week! The best part is you don’t have to be Irish to enjoy Irish entertainment by Robbie Doherty at Cathy O’Clarke’s Irish Pub and Grille. phyllisbator@earthlink.net (PHYLLIS BATOR)Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:50:00 -0000http://marconews.com/news/2008/mar/12/doherty-returns-st-pattys-day-celebration/?partner=RSSgoing_out