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City governments provide services that protect and enhance in our lives, and the Florida League of Cities sponsors Florida City Government Week to recognize these services and this role.

Florida City Government Week is scheduled this year from Oct. 19 to the 25, and the City of Marco Island has scheduled a number of events during the week to help spread the word to all citizens of Marco Island that they are critical to government that is closest to the people.

Residents “weigh-in” on issues in a number of ways, and with a positive public discussion policies and major decisions are evaluated, discussed, and decided. Many residents participate by attending and speaking at a city public meetings, writing letters and e-mails or calling city officials about a particular issue that affects them. Marco Island is also lucky to have a base of volunteers that help make the city a better place to live, work and play by serving on city advisory committees and as volunteers in city departments, such as Parks and Recreation. This week also celebrates the contribution these volunteers and citizens make to our community, and thank you to all that contribute in any form.

During this week residents can participate in many activities taking place on Marco Island:

Oct. 20

– City Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. Shadowing Day

– Students will shadow key city leaders

Oct. 21( Observe advisory committees)

– Beach Advisory Committee, 9 a.m., at City Hall, first floor conference room

– 6:00 p.m.– Veteran’s Parks Master Planning Session, 6 p.m., at Mackle Park

Oct. 22

– Electric Committee Meeting, 2 p.m., in the fire department training room.

Oct. 23

– An open house from 9 a.m. until noon at City Hall, the Police Department and Fire Department

– The Fire Service Steering Committee Meeting will be held at 6 p.m., in the Marco Island Fire-Rescue, Station #50, 1280 San Marco Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to 591-1130 by Oct. 20.

Oct. 24

– Movies in the Park, this month’s movie is “Wallace and Grommit: Curse of the Were Rabbit,” it will be shown at Mackle Park at sunset.

Oct. 25

– Volunteer and participate at the City’s Halloween Spooktacular, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Mackle Park Basketball Court. Volunteers are needed to help with face painting, bounce houses, crafts and games. Please contact Mindy Matusiak or e-mail at mmatusiak@cityofmarcoisland.com if interested in helping out for this exciting event. Volunteers needed from 4 to 8:30 p.m. for set up and tear down purposes.

For more information about the City Government Week, visit the Florida League of Cities Website at flcities.com/membership/city_government_week.asp.