It may be cold outside, but the Nautical Mile Merchants Association is looking forward to warmer weather and has released a preliminary calendar of events planned by businesses and organizations for the coming year.

Among the events planned:

• St Patrick's Day Party March 16 at Pat O'Brien's Tavern.
• Nautical Nibble Taste Fest May 2 at the Blossom Heath Inn.
• Pirates Ball May 3 at Blossom Heath Inn.
• Nautical Mile Open House & Fun Day May 4 along the Nautical Mile.
• A Change of Pace • A Retreat for Women Only May 18.
• Nautical Coast Clean-up May 19 starting at the Jefferson Yacht Club.
• Memorial Day St Clair Shores Parade on Jefferson May 26.
• Nautical Mile Blessing of the Fleet, Ceremony & Parade June 8-9.
• Monday Night  Wahby Park Concert Series, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26.
• Venetian Festival July 18-21
  • Thursday July 18: Car and Bike Cruise Night, on the Nautical Mile – Jefferson between 9 Mile and 10 Mile Roads.
  • Friday and Saturday July 19-20:  Casino Night Fundraiser at the Kolping Center proceeds to support “Wigs 4 Kids.”
  • Saturday July 20: The Shores – Pointes Adventure Triathlon.  The third annual kayak-bike-run event. The race begins at Blossom Heath Park.
  • Saturday July 20: Dinghy Poker Run hosted by Nautical Yacht Club and Ray Fogg, Island Rock God Concert. Details of time and location to come.
  • Sunday July 21:  8 a.m. Sunrise Service: Spirit Sharing at the Shore at the Jefferson Beach Gazebo

• Fall Fiesta: Sept. 27-29 at Shore Club and Harbor 9 Marinas.
• Poinsettia Ball Dec. 11 at the Blossom Heath Inn.