Local author to speak at Frozen Flip Flop

The Friends of Pine Island Library will be sponsoring an Author Talk Tuesday, March 14, at 1:30 p m Local author and Pine Island resident Jim Friedlander will be speaking about his books and other writings

Friedlander said, “I could tell you all the boring stuff about where I grew up and went to school, but let it suffice to say I should have been born a hundred years earlier ”

Friedlander has published several books including “Shooting Jesse James,” set before and after the Civil War and his latest novel “The Runaway ”

A book sale and signing will follow Friedlander’s program

This event is free, however, please call or text 239454-9196 or email President@friendsofpilibrary org to let us know you will be attending

The program is being held at the Frozen Flip Flop,

CLT work/fun party

Saturday at Taylor/ Willow Lake Preserve

The Calusa Land Trust's monthly work/fun party will be held this Saturday, March 11, at the Taylor/Willow Lake Preserve beginning at 9 a m This property contains mangroves, salt flats and a mature live oak/palmetto forest hosting an active bald eagle nest

In addition, several new looping nature trails have been pioneered and maintenance on these hurricane damaged pathways (and the entrance strip) will be this event's mission The entry walkway to this 36-acre preserve is located off Alcorn Street (just south of the Catholic Church)

The Calusa Land Trust is an all-volunteer land conservancy and, thus, relies upon its members and guests like you to steward its preserved lands It is recommended that participants provide themselves with work g l o v e s / c l o t h i n g , p r u n i n g t o o l s a n d a h a p p y s p i r i t .

Volunteers will be rewarded with cold beverages, a pizza lunch and a warm fuzzy feeling of accomplishment

For additional information, please contact Robert Ballard at 239-770-0070 or Les Smith at lesmana-

Bridge Beat

Bridge is played every Wednesday from 12:30 to 4/4:30 p m at Fishers of Men Lutheran Church, 10360 Stringfellow Road, St James City Everyone is welcome! For further information, call Mary at 239286-5165

Results

Fishers of Men, Wednesday, Feb 22 - 1 Karen

McWright 2 Donna Reynolds 3 Kay Winter

10191 Stringfellow Road, St James City

Why not arrive a few minutes early and purchase a delicious frozen yogurt to enjoy while you listen to Fridlander speak about his books and/or to purchase food Tickets are $1 per ticket

There will also be a silent auction to support the school’s parent organization (CPTO). All proceeds from this event go directly to the CPTO to further students' education and experience at the school

There will be entertainment during the event provided by Kelly’s Dance Studio

PIE would like to thank the sponsors of this event, which include Gulfside Marine Service, Honc Industries, Baker's Heating & Air Conditioning, Pac Pro and the Byrd Family

Those 18 years of age or younger must be accompanied by an adult PIE looks forward to seeing everyone there!

For additional information about the Spring Fest, please call the school at 239-283-0505