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PirateWellnessCenter has teamed up with the Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to conduct weekly educational seminars on Cudjoe Key (MM21.4).
On Tuesday October 14th we will focus on Sun Safety and perform free Skin Cancer Screenings.
This will be presented by Mercy Hiller from AHEC and will be held from 2.00 PM until 4.00P Tuesday in the multi-purpose room at the PirateWellnessCenter.
This seminar is offered free to members and non-members of PirateWellnessCenter, however, we advise sign-up in advance as seating maybe limited.
Please contact the Pirate Wellness Center at (305) 744-3348 for sign-up or more details.
Coral Shores High School and the School Advisory Council(SAC)invites all parents,students,and community members to the SAC Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, October 14,2008, at 6 PM in the Coral Shores Media Center. The School Advisory Council meets with administrators, teachers, and parents on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss issues relevant to Coral Shores.
The Key West Innkeepers Association is inviting the public to its monthly networking social on Thursday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Cypress House at 601 Caroline Street. All proceeds of the October Social are being donated to AIDS Help, Inc. on behalf of Fantasy Fest King and Queen candidates Dave Taylor and Sue Maurer.
The October Social will feature Cypress House's famous happy hour appetizers, an open bar and more. Attendees will be able to participate in the monthly Key West Innkeepers Association raffle for a chance to win prizes including snorkeling trips, sunset sails, and gift certificates.
At 7:00 p.m. Taylor will accept the 20th Green Lodging certificate and flag to be awarded in the Florida Keys, after which “Dove Man” Jim Hale will release doves to celebrate the occasion.
“The economy is making it difficult for our local nonprofits to fund programs that are so important to our community,” said Ian Whitney, President of the Key West Innkeepers Association. “Dave Taylor and Cypress House have contributed so much to our community, and we're proud of the work that Dave and Sue have put into their campaign.”
Admission to the event is a suggested donation of $10.
The Key West Innkeepers Association represents over 50 inns and nearly 200 tourism affiliated businesses. For information on the KWIA or upcoming events, visit keywestinns.com.
Beer vs. Wine pits a wine expert against a beer specialist who try to out-duel each other with each course served with support of the Upper Keys Tasters Guild. Last year beer really surprised a lot of people and even took a majority on one of the courses.
The event is being held at Cheeca Lodge and Spa in Islamorada. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres start at 7pm, Friday October 17th.
The event is benefiting the students at Treasure Village Montessori. Your $125/per person donation gets you an evening of gourmet food, music, specialty beer selections from around the U.S., wines from around the world, and a silent auction with lots of fantastic items from art, jewelry, vacation packages, fishing charters, private Chefs and more..
Get your tickets at Treasure Village Montessori. Call Jill Kost for questions 305-942-4257 or email jill@kost.cc
Come out and join us for some baseball fun! Its the Florida Keys Fall Classic!You won't want to miss this opportunity! Registration is limited to 8 teams per division, so don't delay and sign up now.
Where:Upper Keys baseball fields
When:October 17-19, 2008
Divisions:8u coach pitch, 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, 14u
Cost:8u $400.00, 9u, 10u, 11u, 12u, 14u $425.00
Registration Deadline:October 13, 2008
Age cutoff:May 1, 2008
There will be vendors, raffles, food/concessions. There will be something for everyone!!
KEYLARGO HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL PIRATES FESTIVAL OCTOBER 17th 18th and 19th
Black Caesar comes to Key Largo. According to history and legend, the pirate Black Caesar roved Florida’s coastal waters in the early 19th century. The organizers of the Key Largo Pirate Festival, set for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 17-19, promise sightings of the notorious pirate who will make a comeback during the festival.
The Festival kicks off on Friday October 17th with a Pirate Parade. Individuals, groups and floats are encouraged to unleash their inner buccaneer, don pirate garb and gather at 5.30pmat the Holiday Inn Tiki Bar MM100 Oceanside Key Largo. Black Caeser will be waiting on participants to begin the weekends plunder and pillage and prepare for his 'Black Caesar Pirate Parade.'
The Parade leaves the Tiki Bar at 6.30 p.m. and meanders over to Bayside Grill at MM99 Bayside for costume and float judging. Entry to the Parade is free. After the parade the pillage will continue with the Pirate Bash on the Bay featiuring live music by Jimmy Ray, Grub and Grog. Tickets for the Bash are $20 per person and include the Buccaneer Buffet. Pirate aficionados eager to come face-to-face with the fearsome pirate, are likely to do so Saturday, Oct. 18, from noon to 11 p.m. at MM 104 bayside. He and his buccaneer brethren might be spotted haunting the Pirate Bazaar and Thieves’ Market, set to begin at noon at the Big Chill, Sundowners, Cactus Jacks & Señor Frijoles complex. Pirate paraphernalia, memorabilia and art are to be among the attractions for attendees.
A concert on the water on Blackwater Sound commences at 2 p.m. and the pillaging and plundering is to intensify at 6 p.m. as pirates invade Key Largo in a professionally choreographed re-enactment of Black Caesar’s return, with canons, battles and skits on Blackwater Sound. Like the concert, these can be viewed from Sundowners, and the Big Chill. Grog, grooves and golden treasure abound as the bazaar continues well past the blasts of festive fireworks set for 9 p.m.
The action Sunday, Oct. 19, is to include Black Caesar’s By-Land-or-Sea Booty Hunt beginning at Sundowners, MM 104 at 11am and hosted by the old pirate himself Captain Spencer Slate. The hunt will culminate at Gilberts Resort for the Buccaneer Finale of the weekend. Prizes will be awarded in the Booty Hunt’s ‘The Good, The Bad & The Ugly costume contest’. Prizes up for grabs are to reward the sexiest and scariest pirates, best buccaneer and best wench.
In addition, revelers can enter conveyances including bikes, cars and boats in the contest for best-decorated transportation. The revelry will continue into the night attendees can expect to find wild-eyed pirates jiving to live music and imbibing the island’s grub and grog before the climactic handing over of the loot. For festival information, visit keylargopiratesfest.com. or call (305) 394-3736.
KEY WEST CELEBRITY S.L.A.M. TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULED FOR OCT. 17-19 KEY WEST, Florida Keys -- The 2008 Mercury Outboards' Southernmost Light-Tackle Anglers Masters (S.L.A.M.) tournament has been rescheduled for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 17-19. Anglers are to fish for tarpon, permit and bonefish during the popular tournament, originally scheduled Sept. 5-7 but postponed when Hurricane Ike brushed past the Florida Keys.
The forced date change necessitated venue changes for the acclaimed catch-and-release tournament.
"Our dockside host will be Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Marina, and Beachside Resort will be our host hotel," said tournament co-founder Susan Ellis. "We have come full circle since Beachside Resort was the site of our first three years of the S.L.A.M."
Tournament registration is slated for 4-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at Beachside Resort and Conference Center, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd. A rules meeting and kick-off beach party are to follow.
Fishing is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19, after a daily continental breakfast dockside at Hurricane Hole Restaurant and Marina, 5130 Overseas Highway.
Participants earn points by releasing tarpon, permit and bonefish, and the eagerly sought "flats grand slam" is scored when an angler releases a fish from each target species.
Dockside parties with hors d'oeuvres are scheduled at Hurricane Hole after each day's fishing, and a barbecue awards dinner is set for Sunday evening.
Prizes are to be awarded to the champion anglers, teams and guides -- as well as the top anglers and guides in the spin/plug and fly divisions. Awards also are to be presented for the largest fish caught and released in each target species and the largest number of fish released in each species.
The grand champion angler will qualify for the 2009 Florida Keys Outfitters International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship.
In addition, ESPN is to be on hand filming the event for its new ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series.
The S.L.A.M.'s $3,000 entry fee includes two days of guided fishing, guide fees and access to all tournament social functions for a team of two anglers.
Proceeds from the S.L.A.M. and other Redbone celebrity tournaments benefit cystic fibrosis research. In 2007, Redbone tournaments worldwide raise more than $1.5 million.
Beachside Resort is offering a special $149 rate to anglers that mention the tournament when making reservations by phone at (305) 296-8100.
For more information about the rescheduled S.L.A.M., tournament or the Mercury Redbone Celebrity Tournament Series, call (305) 664-2002 or visit www.redbone.org.
It is in interest of Island Rock Entertainment to bring to Holiday Isle Resort a rock concert. This concert event will take place Saturday October 18th, 2008 on the outside main stage. This is considered an all-ages event and will not only be fun will also help to raise funds for the I.C.E program. A portion of the proceeds will be given to I.C.E.. on behalf of the sponsors and I.R.Ent.Six bands are scheduled to appear at the I.R.F beginning at 5:30pm. Musical acts will range from local rock bands to some national acts.
The Island Rock Fest times are approximate and band line up is as follows: Slow Ride ----------------11:00pm Philth ----------------------9:30pm Swampfoot---------------8:30pm A Dream of Reality-----7:10pm Favella--------------------6:20pmFiendish Effigy----------5:30pm Gates open @ 4:30pmMusic @ 5:30pm Tickets are $20 and may be purchased in advance @ the following outlets: Randy’s Florida Keys Gift Company @ mm 102.4305-453-4700 Earth Naturals @ mm82.6305-664-4252 For more info call Little John @305-479-4603 Islandrockfest@hotmail.com
Holiday Isle Resort is Located @ mm 84305-664-2321
Island Community Hosts Haitian Choir for Haiti-Relief Benefit
ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys – To support on-going relief efforts for Haiti, Island Community Church at MM 83.2, bayside, is to host a free concert Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. The presenting group and choir hail from the Haitian Evangelical Baptist Church in Homestead. Donations collected during the offering are to go directly to Haitian relief efforts to ease the suffering caused by the recent storms.
Both the VOICE vocal and instrumental group and the Chosen Mass Choir are expected to sing, bringing more than 50 talented singers and dancers to the stage. With upbeat and contemporary lyrics, sounds, and movement the audience is sure to jump in and celebrate the heart of these choir members.
“Our ladies group and youth group have had a long-standing relationship with the Haitian church in Homestead. We’re pleased to join their efforts and we hope the community will come out to support the many needs in Haiti,” said Wayne Porter, ICC assistant pastor and worship leader.
This concert is free and open to the public. Donations may be put in the offering. For more information call (305) 664-2781.
Key West and Lower Keys Democratic Club is actively seeking volunteers
The Key West and Lower Keys Democratic Club, 1202 Duval St., Key West, is actively seeking volunteers to get out the vote for the November election. Early voting is underway Oct. 20. Please stop by the Democratic headquarters or call 295-9963 if you would like to volunteer, register to vote, apply for an absentee ballot, pick up literature on candidates or to receive more information.
Candidate’s Political Forums Monday, October 20, 2008 MarathonGovernmentCenter You are cordially invited to attend the ForumsMeet the CANDIDATES at 5:30 p.m.Televised coverage beginning at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2008 CountyCommissionerSheriffCircuit JudgesSupervisor of Election
C M Bishop, BPW Public Policy Chair, will moderate the forums.
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) Oct 21
Coral Restoration, Maritime Archaeological Surveys are among Topics Scheduled to be Covered at SAC Meeting The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) will meet October 21, 2008, at the OceanReefClubCulturalCenter in Key Largo, beginning at 9:00 a.m. There will be opportunities for public comment at 10:20 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Researchers Margaret Miller, NOAA Fisheries; Ken Nedimyer, Coral Restoration Foundation; and Lauri MacLaughlin, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary will present upon a coral restoration experiment begun at the Aquarius underwater habitat to determine the resiliency of transplanted coral fragments and ultimately improve restoration techniques. Corey Malcom of the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society will speak to ongoing archaeological surveys done near the northern entrance to TurtleHarbor to locate the submerged cultural resources of 17th century shipwrecks. The SAC will also discuss the decisions made by the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Councils, their implications for the Keys, and proactive ways to inform the decision making process. Sanctuary Advisory Council Chair Bruce Popham will also present upon the public proposal of Sanctuary Preservation Area status for Snapper Ledge. The SAC was established to provide the sanctuary, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the State of Florida advice on implementation of the sanctuary’s final management plan. SAC members also serve as liaisons to the community regarding sanctuary issues. SAC members relay the community’s interests, concerns, and management needs to the sanctuary. The sanctuary was established in 1990 in recognition of the special resources found in and around the waters of the Florida Keys. NOAA and the State of Florida jointly developed a comprehensive plan to protect and manage sanctuary resources. For more information, visit the Sanctuary’s web site at http://floridakeys.noaa.gov. A current list of SAC members may be found at http://floridakeys.noaa.gov/sac/members.html.
On October 24th at 6 pm, For Heaven’s Sake Runners Club will hold a Twilight 5K Run / Walk at Buccaneer Point (mm 99 b/s). Great prizes from the Otherside and Divers Direct will be given to the top runners. Preregistration is $25 for adults and $15 for under age 14. Call 451-1642 for registration or more information.
The FloridaPioneerMuseum focuses its energy and resources on South Miami-Dade history.In addition to operating the museum itself at 826 N. Krome Avenue in FloridaCity across from the Capri Restaurant, several of its members conduct research, write articles and books and give presentations to the public.
The museum has just acquired the domain name floridapioneermuseum.org and is looking to create a web site using volunteer assistance.There is no lack of information ready to be added to the site based on the work of museum members.
If you would like to assist with this task, call Bob Jensen at 305-248-0976 or email him at bobmeda@aol.com.
William Vega Oil Paintings of Florida Bay Oct 1-31
New Exhibit at Coe Visitor Center for October 2008
William Vega Oil Paintings of Florida Bay - "A Different View of the
Everglades"
Oil Paintings of Florida Bay with a different view will be seen in an exhibition by William Vega at the Ernest Coe Visitors Center gallery, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, Florida, October 1 – 31, 2008, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
The public is invited to a reception celebrating the exhibition and the artist on Saturday, October 4th, from 2 – 5 p.m.
William Vega has worked as a graphic correspondent for newspapers, magazines and the music industry. He is also a professional photographer.
His oil paintings have been in many group and solo exhibitions throughout the world. Many of his original oil paintings form part of private collections all over the world.
Recently, he has been working as an art professor at Art South in Homestead, Florida.
Vega says, "My paintings seek to reflect the surroundings in which I find myself, and to capture the most representative part of such. It is a plastic language describing landscapes, figures, or any other element which inspires me to paint. This is why the themes of my paintings have always been different because the geography is always evolving according to the country or place."
Vega’s art exhibit will be on display at the Ernest Coe Visitors Center gallery, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, Florida, October 1 – 30, 2008,
daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Contact: 305-242-7700 for any additional information.
PARROT HEADS FLYING SOUTH FOR KEY WEST SONGFEST OCT. 30-NOV. 2 When Jimmy Buffett discovered Key West in the early 1970s, he couldn't have known that he would inspire millions of people to share his love for the easygoing subtropical island. Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 30 through Nov. 2, more than 3,000 fans of the legendary singer, songwriter and bestselling author will flock to Key West to celebrate their hero's music and the lifestyle it promotes.
The 17th annual Parrot Heads in Paradise Meeting of the Minds convention, titled "Bar Stools and Beach Chairs," offers a packed schedule of live music, parties, charity events and camaraderie for the fans named "Parrot Heads" after the colorful headgear they often sport at Buffett's concerts.
Key West, the entertainer's home during some of his most productive years, is credited with inspiring his hit song "Margaritaville" as well as albums such as "A1A," named for the highway leading to the island city. His lyrics are rich in references to Key West spots such as Fausto's Food Palace, the Blue Heaven Restaurant and the Chart Room Bar. His songs memorialize Key West characters like Captain Tony Tarracino and the late Phil Clark, whose real-life exploits unfold in "A Pirate Looks at 40."
In the mid-1980s Buffett founded the Margaritaville Store in Key West's Lands End Village. Today located on Duval Street beside the entertainer's Margaritaville Café, it remains one of the island's most popular visitor destinations and a mecca for Parrot Heads.
The flock's 2008 convention is to feature concerts by Buffett band members and musical friends as well as Parrot Head favorites. Other highlights are to include beachside performances, charity auctions, a street festival with live music and an oceanfront "Beach Bash" at the Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds St., the convention's headquarters.
In addition, in support of Margaritaville's mock "Buffett For President" campaign, the entertainer's vice-presidential running mate is to be chosen during the convention. The candidate who raises the most money for the Keys' Monroe Association for Retarded Citizens will become the VP pick.
While Buffett occasionally makes a surprise visit to Key West for the convention, members of his Coral Reefer Band are definitely scheduled to showcase their talents. Among them are keyboard master Michael Utley and steel drum wizard Robert Greenidge, headlining the band Club Trini, and multitalented guitarist Peter Mayer.
Other scheduled performers include Scott Kirby, Howard Livingston & Mile Marker 24, Tropical Soul and John Frinzi.
Most convention activities are open only to registered members of Parrot Head clubs, but the public is invited to attend the Margaritaville Street Fest, planned for 1-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, adjacent to Margaritaville at Duval and Fleming streets.
Street Fest entertainment is to be provided by Club Trini, Tropical Soul with Scott Bryan, a former member of Sheryl Crow's band, and the Boat Drunks. The event is sponsored by the Paradise Charitable Foundation, created to oversee Parrot Heads' community-based social, philanthropic and humanitarian efforts.
In fact, as well as sharing an appreciation for Buffett's music and the Caribbean atmosphere it promotes, Parrot Head club members focus on charitable, environmental, educational and humanitarian activities. Since 2002, members of the more than 200 national and international Parrot Head chapters have contributed more than $13 million and almost 2 million volunteer hours to local and national charities.
For more information about the Parrot Heads' convention in Key West, visit the Meeting of the Minds section of the Parrot Head clubs' official Web site at www.phip.com.
The Educational Coalition for Monroe County (ECMC) and the students of the Cultural American Music Program (CAMP) & Careers 2008 presents: the premier of the CAMP performance DVD “Where the Magic Happens”. Sunday, November 2, 2008 at the MarathonHigh School Auditorium.
A meet and greet will begin at 6:00PM followed by a premier viewing of highlights of the 2008 performance at 6:45PM and food and live music will follow the premier. Admission is $10, free to CAMP students wearing a CAMPt-shirt.
All proceeds benefit CAMP 2009.
For more information please call 743-6215.
Hope to see you there!
Please continue to support the ECMC Incredible Fruit Stand, MM 50 Gulfside, Saturdays.
Casting for the Troops, Sponsored by Z’s Jigs & Products, Hosted by Sparky’s Landing and Cockspur Rum located in Key Colony Beach will change their casting day from Monday to Tuesday,effective THIS TUESDAY starting at 7PM!!! Also, special thank you is extended to Deep Blue Dive Shop for allowing us to move their boat so we can utilize their slip for the casting nights….
The official 2nd Annual Casting for the Troops League will commence on 11/4 with the review of rules and regulations….then will re-convene for the beginning of the 2008-2009 Casting League on November 18th!
Help Forgotten Soldiers Outreach continue to raise funds for our “We care” packages that are sent out monthly to our deployed servicemen and women serving overseas! Join us on Tuesday nights from 7pm - ??? at Sparky’s Landing and for only $5, you get 5 casts….of a Z’s Jig into the rings!
Not only are you raising monies for the troops, but you are having fun at the same time. It’s very competitive and a lot of fun to do! The food & atmosphere are great, and so are the prizes (including jigs from Z’s Jigs & Products). Everyone leaves with a prize, win or lose! Most importantly, you are all winners, as you show support of our troops overseas!
After all, if it wasn’t for our brave young men and women serving our country and putting their lives in harms way, we wouldn’t even have the luxury of “fishing”!!!
From 6PM -7PM, Join Thunder Country 100.3FM, Dougie Hitchcock, Chuckie “D” and Angie, as they hold their Tuesday Night Fishin’ & Cocktail Show at Sparky’s Landing!!!
MERCURY REDBONE TOURNAMENT SET FOR NOV. 7-9 AT HAWKS CAY The Mercury Redbone Celebrity Tournament, which teams anglers with celebrities to catch redfish and bonefish, is set to take place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 7-9, at beautiful Hawks Cay Resort, mile marker (MM) 61 oceanside on Duck Key. The tournament is the final leg of the three-tournament Mercury Redbone fundraising series that benefits cystic fibrosis research, and a stainless-steel Rolex awaits the series grand champion angler.
Celebrities expected to fish in the popular angling challenge include Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs, NBA Hall of Famer John Havlicek and Tim Wakefield, the Boston Red Sox knuckleball pitcher.
Events are set to begin Thursday, Nov. 6, with early registration for anglers, guides and celebrities, as well as a welcome reception for Mercury guides hosted by longtime sponsor Mercury Marine.
Thursday also features the registration and kick off for the Florida Keys Outfitters Superfly at Islamorada's Redbone Gallery, MM 81.5 oceanside, and Florida Keys Outfitters, MM 81.2 oceanside.
The Superfly is a stand-alone competition that is held before the start of each Redbone series tournament. Created more than a decade ago by the late Captain Bob Montgomery and Robbie Jansen, manufacturer of Seamaster fly reels, the Superfly has gotten fly-rodders more involved in the Redbone tournaments and the cause they support.
Superfly action is to begin at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, with a continental breakfast served at the Lorelei Cabana Bar & Restaurant, MM 82 bayside.
Boats can depart at 7 a.m., and fishing continues until lines out at 3 p.m.
A dockside party and awards presentation are scheduled for 5 p.m.
The official Mercury Redbone social is to start with a cocktail reception at Hawks Cay, followed by dinner and a live auction.
Anglers can begin their pursuit of redfish and bonefish Saturday after a 7 a.m. blessing of the fleet. Lines out is set for 3 p.m.
A dockside celebrity party is to run 3-5 p.m. All of the Redbone's dockside events are presented by the Lorelei, the event's dockside host.
Sunday's fishing competition begins with a continental breakfast at 6 a.m. and boat departure at 6:30 a.m.
Lines out is at 3 p.m. and the dockside celebrity party is to run 3-5 p.m.
Cocktails and a silent auction are to be held at Hawks Cay, followed by an awards banquet.
The 2008 Mercury Redbone series is to be televised by ESPN as part of the new ESPN Outdoors Saltwater Series.
This tournament is a qualifier for the Florida Keys Outfitters International Game Fish Association Inshore World Championship.
Entry fee for the Superfly is $350 per boat and includes the Superfly kick-off party Thursday evening, continental breakfast, box lunch and dockside party Friday.
Entry fee for the Redbone is $3,000 per angler to fish with a celebrity or $3,500 for a two-person team. The fee includes two days' fishing with a professional guide and all Redbone social events.
Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's fight to "Catch the Cure for Cystic Fibrosis."
Shuttles are to be arranged between Hawks Cay and the Lorelei for tournament participants' convenience.
For more information on the Redbone, contact Susan Ellis at (305) 664-2002.
For lodging information at Hawks Cay, call (888) 313-5749 or visit, www.hawkscay.com.
MARATHON, Florida Keys -- The Florida Keys Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association is to sponsor its annual Aviation Day at the Florida Keys Marathon Airport Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family-oriented event is free and open to the public at the airport, located at 9400 Overseas Highway bayside.
Designed to intrigue everyone interested in aviation, this event is to showcase more than 20 different aircraft including World War II military aircraft, home-built aircraft, new airplanes, and planes in government service such as aero medical rescue, law enforcement and mosquito control.
Through the EAA's Young Eagles program, young people ages 7 through 17 can get free planes rides, with proper permission.
In addition, aspiring aviators can enjoy succulent seafood from the Offshore Fisherman's Association.
Admission and parking for the event are free. For more information, contact the Marathon Chamber of Commerce at (305) 743-5417 or (800) 262-7284.
15TH ANNUAL CORVETTES IN PARADISE SET FOR NOV. 8 ISLAMORADA, Florida Keys -- Names like Blue Devil, StingRay and SS have been considered for upcoming models of this authentic American sports car, but an upcoming Islamorada show focuses less on its muscle than on its grace, style, beauty and nostalgia.
The 15th annual Corvettes in Paradise show is set for Saturday, Nov. 8, at Holiday Isle Resort, mile marker 84 oceanside in Islamorada.
Presented by the Florida Keys Corvette Club, the event is to feature Corvettes competing for awards in 20 different classes.
Stock classes are to include model years 1953-1967, 1968-1982, 1984-1996, 1997-2004 and 2005-2008. In addition, two street classes (1953-1982 and 1984-2008) are to be shown. No trailers are allowed for the street classes.
Prizes await winners in six wash and show and three modified classes, along with custom, ZR1, special interest and Z06 classes. A nonjudged, display-only class also will be open.
David McLellan is scheduled to be a special guest at the show. McLellan was Corvette's second chief engineer, serving from 1975 until his retirement in 1992.
Registration is set for 2-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, and 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at Holiday Isle. Only the first 100 cars to be registered will be judged.
Entrants are to be assigned parking spots on arrival. Judging is to begin at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, with the awards presentation starting at 4:30 p.m.
Due to space limitations, pre-registration is encouraged. The entry fee for judged classes is $35 prior to Oct. 22 and $40 from that date until the day of the show. Display-only class registration is $20.
In addition to the car show, attractions include a 50/50 drawing and raffle prizes.
Partial proceeds are to benefit scholarships for Keys students who want to pursue an automotive education.
For more information and registration, call (305) 872-9641 or (305) 923-0098, or visit the Florida Keys Corvette Club's Web site at www.flkeyscorvetteclub.com.
3rd Annual Wine Tasting of the Keys- Key Colony Inn 6-8pm Saturday Nov. 22nd: KEYKERS Fashion Show, Kahuna Contestants and Merri-Money winner announced and a WIDE SELECTION of WINE $25/Advance, $30/Door See BPW Members, Keykers or call 743-2203
As always many THANKS for your continued support- BPW of Marathon
SATURDAY NOV 22nd8am til 2pm - KEY LARGO COMMUNTIY CLEAN-UP DAY in conjunction with KL Chamber of Commerce, SCENIC CORRIDOR Commission, Heritiage Trail Commission, KEYS Sanitary and FKEC with Recycling bins.
Red Cross urges renewed preparedness after two uneventful hurricane seasons
Hurricane season is almost here and there’s no guarantee that this year will be as calm for South Florida as the past two seasons. The quiet seasons from the past two years may have lulled some people into a false sense of security. But being prepared can save lives and property during a disaster. The American Red Cross urges everyone to dust off their disaster supplies kit and get better prepared now for hurricane season.
“By taking three basic preparedness actions you can Be Red Cross Ready for disasters and other emergencies 1) Get a kit, 2) Make a plan and 3) Be informed,” said Sam Tidwell, CEO of the American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys. “Your local Red Cross chapter is here to help you get prepared for specific disasters like hurricanes. Even if you took action to prepare last hurricane season, it’s important that you revisit and update your communication plan and check your disaster supplies kit for expired items.”
The American Red Cross recommends the following preparedness actions:
Get a Kit: Gather enough emergency supplies to meet your needs. A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry, water resistant container should have enough supplies for three days. The Red Cross also recommends having at least two weeks worth of supplies at home and to keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car. Check your kit and replace the stock every six months. Whether you purchase a kit or choose to build your own, your three-day kit should include: · A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person, per day) and ready-to-eat non-perishable foods, such as tuna fish, peanut butter, crackers, canned fruit, and juice boxes A manual can opener and cooking utensils
· A battery-powered radio or television, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries · A first-aid kit and reference guide Prescription and non-prescription medication items, eye glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aid batteries
· Copies of important documents, including birth certificates, insurance policies and social security cards · Cash. ATMs and credit cards won’t work if the power is out Extra clothing and blankets
· Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members · Emergency tools, including tools to turn off utilities · An extra set of home and car keys Pet supplies.
Make a Plan The American Red Cross urges each and every household to develop a household disaster plan. · Meet with your family to create a plan. Discuss the information you have gathered and why it is important to prepare for a disaster. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.
· Identify two meeting places; One right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency and one outside your neighborhood in case you can’t return home.
· Plan your evacuation route. Know where you are going and how you plan to get there. Plan to evacuate to the home of a friend or family member who lives outside of the evacuation zones. Red Cross evacuation centers should be used as a last resort; however, if you need to go to an evacuation center keep in mind that you must bring a sleeping bag, items to cover your basic needs, medicines and a change of clothes.
Be sure to make advanced preparations for your pets. There are specific pet-friendly shelters in Miami-Dade County. Space is limited. To pre-register your pet, call 3-1-1. Pet owners must provide the required supplies (including a cage, food, etc.), and make arrangements in advance of their pick up.
· Choose an out-of-area emergency contact person. During or after a disaster, it’s often easier to call long distance, especially if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service.
· Tell your family about the Safe and Well website accessible at all times via www.miamiredcross.org. The Safe and Well website is an Internet-based tool that allows those directly affected by a disaster to let their loved ones know of their well-being. People within a disaster affected area are able to select and post standard “safe and well” messages.
· Show and explain to each family member how and when to turn off the water and electricity at the main switches.
· Take a Red Cross first-aid and CPR class. Remember that during a storm emergency personnel will not be able to reach you and your family must be prepared for anything.
Be Informed: · Find out what types of disaster are likely to occur in your area and how to prepare for each. · Find out how local authorities will contact you during a disaster. Listen to local media broadcasts or NOAA Weather Radio for the latest storm conditions and follow the advice of local authorities. Contact your local Red Cross for details about community disaster education presentations that may be arranged or are available in your workplace, school or community organization.
· If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately. You may choose to evacuate sooner than alerted if you think you may need additional time.
For more information regarding how individuals and families can prepare for disasters or to purchase emergency preparedness and first-aid kits, visit www.miamiredcross.org or contact (305) 644-1200.
The American Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization, which provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys offers disaster relief to victims of disaster, health and safety programs, i
