If you are in the Fort Myers Beach area & would like to donate or help out with the relief effort for Haiti, there are several options available:
Winning Kids Club is preparing to house Haitian orphans The Winning Kids Club is a nonprofit charity organization that assists local disadvantaged and disabled children living in Lee or Charlotte counties, but according to president Gail Ghigna-Hallas, the group’s focus is switching exclusively to caring for up to 10 Haitian children ranging from infants to 5 year olds. Read full article here>>
Coral Ridge Cemetery to hold vigil for victims of earthquake Coral Ridge Cemetery is hosting a vigil today for the people killed in the Haitian earthquake. Starting at 5:30 .pm., the vigil is open to the public. Those attending are being encouraged to bring donations of food, clothing, water and money to help those in need. Read full article here>>
Check-in at 5pm, Friday, December 4th which includes a goody bag for the ladies. Following that is the anglers' meeting at 7pm. The real fun begins on Saturday the 5th at 7am with an end time of 3pm when all teams will meet back at the Fish-Tale Marina with their fish for a weigh-in.
Whitney March, with the School of Saltwater Fishing show, will be filming on site.
The Weigh Station will be packed to the gills with vendors, spectators, media, anglers & even a masseuse for those tired hands starting at 2pm until Bahama Breeze Island Grille opens the bar at 5pm.
The awards dinner will be at 7pm at Fish-Tale Marina. Bahama Breeze will provide an open bar specializing in Martini's. The winners will be determined & the top 5 teams will be awarded cash, prizes & trophies. Even more prizes will be awarded in the fun & youth divisions.
The Holiday Inn across from the Fish-Tale Marina has special tournament rates of $79/night available. Just tell them you are with CNS!
For more information and sponsorship information, visit http://www.chixnstix.net/ or call Kristi Riley at 239-850-1707 or Lacey Rush at 239-980-1436