Breeze Newspapers-sponsored 80’s Ladies Night set for May 18 at Palmetto-Pine Country Club in Cape

By CJ HADDAD cjhaddad@breezenewspapers com

Want to turn back the clock for an evening of fun, frills and fashion?

Breeze Newspapers will present 80’s Ladies Night on May 18 from 6-9 p m at Palmetto-Pine Country Club where all things retro are front and center

Attendees will be treated to an entertaining night of shopping, dancing, singing, hors d’oeuvres and drinks

“Who doesn’t love to remember a time in our lives that has great memories, and do it with friends?” said Breeze Newspapers Advertising Director Laurie Ragle “The music will be great, the food will be great and the line-up of vendors will make the shopping great.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring a pal for some “girl karaoke, and door prizes

Attendees of the 80’s Ladies event will start off by receiving a swag bag of goodies from local businesses There will be lots of small bite foods as well as a cash bar. Each attendee gets a drink ticket with their entry.

One lucky attendee will go home with a three-day, two-night travel package, and a $100 gift card to a local business for the lady with the best ’80s attire

“Remember ’80s hair?” Ragle said “The higher the hair, the closer to god ”

Vendors at the event will include: Color Street Nails, Mary Kay, Your CBD Store, Pure Romance, Jenmar Skincare, Hotworx and Azul Cosmetic Surgery and Medical Spa More vendors are being added daily

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“Whether we’ve done a blood drive, or had a meeting at a business, when someone gives us a donation, how we pay them back is we go eat in their restaurants, we go shop in their stores and when we’re there, we find the manager and we let them know that If there’s an organization on this island that has not benefitted from the Matlacha Hookers, it’s only because we weren’t aware of the need

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“We believe we have a much greater need and once we submit our action plan, we’ll be able to define that for them,” Ruane said

After all is said in done, Ruane said it would not surprise him to find the unmet needs for Lee County are, in believe you are held to a higher standard in the community,” she continued “It’s not just a matter of pride and bragging rights and being able to wear a hook or saying 'Hey, I’m a hooker,' it’s the fact that our reputation has gotten well past our community We’ve been recognized by the state, by the Lee County foundation for public schools, by the Sheriff’s Department, by FEMA, by the American Red Cross, by the Fire Department. We’re held to a higher standard ”

Helping children is just one the ways the Matlacha Hookers organization has made itself a useful tool, as, in collaboration with The Pine Island Moose Club, the Elks, reality, 10 times greater than what’s been awarded

The GPIA would like people to contact them who are currently affiliated with organizations and would like to be of assistance, as they are trying to fill committee positions for long-term recovery efforts

“If you have a business that caters to women, you can be a vendor but tables are running out so call soon,” Ragle said

Tickets are available at Brownpapertickets com by searching for “80’s Ladies ”

Tickets are $30 in advance until April 28; $35 from April 29 until May 17; and $40 at door on the day of the event

The Breeze also is welcoming a few more vendors to set up at the event Call Ragle at 239-574-3403 or send an email to lragle@breezenewspapers com for details

Palmetto-Pine Country Club is at 1940 Southwest 9th Court in Cape Coral

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Pine Island Kiwanis, Bobby Holloway and the American Legion, it has now sponsored a second child, Natalia Liano, to attend the STEM program this summer

On Sunday, May 21, the Children’s Derby will be held at Knight’s Landing, with the traditional Derby held the first Sunday in November Information on this will be forthcoming

If you’d like more information on the Matlacha Hookers women’s civic volunteer organization, please visit Matlachahookers org or email Matlacha Hookers at Matlachahookers org You can join online Membership dues are $20

“Whether you think you can be helpful or not, it’s always worth an email,” Sanderson said

The Greater Pine Island Alliance can be contacted at Team@GPIAlliance org