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Frederick Douglass Memorial Chess Tournament
2018-09-21 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | 24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
1st Annual Chess Tournament!
"Come spend a weekend in paradise and see Chess Grand Masters Maurice Ashley and the Women's US Champions Nazi Paikidze participate in history when two Grand masters conduct simultaneous simultaneous demonstrations!
Free Admission - Kid Friendly!
GM Maurice Ashley and WGM Nazi Paikidze, United States Women’s Champion will conduct separate Simuls Friday @ 2:00 PM.
Entry in the simuls may not be accomplished by online registration, but only by mail. $35 by 9/5, $55 by 9/15, $75 after or if still available at site. 50 player max.
Proceeds from GM Ashley’s Simul to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA. Proceeds from WGM Paikidze to benefit Zonta International of Key West.
Proceeds will be presented to representatives of both organizations. Additional info: Chief TD International Arbiter Mike Kummer mkummer@saintlouischessclub.org
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80
5SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. World-renowned GM Maurice Ashley will kick off the event! $25,000 (b/200 entries) ($12,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed)
4 sections:
Open Section: $3,000-$2,000-$1,000-$500 Top Senior: $400 Top U2400 $1,500-$750-$350 Top U2200 $1,200-$600-$300 U2000 Section: $2,000-$1,000-$500-$250 Top Senior: $200 Top U1800: $900-$450 U1600 Section: $1,600-$800-$400-$200 Top Senior: $150 Top U1400: $700-$350 U1200 Section: $1,200-$600-$300-$200 Top Senior: $150. Top U900: $800-$400. Top Unrated: $250.
Unrated players may enter either Open or U1200 section, but are only eligible for Place Prizes in Open Section and Top Unrated prize in U1200 Section.
Must be at least 55 on 9/21/18 to compete for Top Senior prize.
USCF September supplement used for pairing and prize purposes. If provisionally rated, arbiter may assign rating. All sections: Arbiter has discretion to appoint ratings. EF: $114 by 9/5, $144 by 9/15. $164 after or on site. Re-entry: $100 by Saturday 5:30 PM (1/2 pt byes for earlier rounds.).
GM/IM free entry available until 9/5, else $114 deducted from prize.
Special entry fee for Monroe County public or private school students in any section. $25 online by 9/5, $60 after or at site.
Reg.: Friday 4:00-6:30 PM.
Rounds: Friday: 7:30 PM. Saturday 1:15 PM & 6:30 PM Sunday: 10:15 AM & 3:30 PM.
Up to 2 irrevocable half point byes if requested by Saturday 12:00 PM.
Entry fees payable to Brian Priester, 1013 17th St., Key West, FL 33040.
Online entry available @ onlineregistration.cc
Please bring boards, sets and clocks. None provided. Come spend a weekend in paradise and see Chess Grand Masters Maurice Ashley and the Women's US Champions Nazi Paikidze participate in history when two Grand masters conduct simultaneous simultaneous demonstrations!
Free Admission - Kid Friendly!" https://www.facebook.com/events/145692589631206/

online registration: https://www.onlineregistration.cc/

Sheriff's Animal Farm
2018-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | FL
A great place to visit, observe animals, and in some cases - touch them.
Here is a list of some of the animals:

Large aviary
Reptile exhibit
Rabbit warren
Farm animals
Mo the Sloth
Miniature horses
Angus the steer
Chickens
Pigs
Goats
Rabbits
Kinkajous
Kelsey the Lemur
Alpacas
Albino python
Peacocks and many tropical birds
85 pound African Spurred Tortoise

Resources:
Monroe County Sheriff's Animal Farm
Contact: Jeanne Selander
Email: jselander@keysso.net

Animal Farm Open House
2018-05-27 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Monroe County Sheriff's Office Animal Club, 5501, College Road, FL, 33040, United States
Come hang out with the animals!!
The animal farm is open to the public ever 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month!

Preschool Playdate
2018-09-09 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Sunday Preschool Playdate!
Ages: 2-6 yrs
Open with trampolines, bars, ropes, and more...
A fun play date for both kids and parents!

Preschool Playdate: Indoor Playground (1-2 yrs)
2018-09-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Indoor Playground Open Gym!!
Ages: 1-2 yrs

Trampolines, bars, ropes, and more
A fun environment for children and parents

Maloney Ave Block Party
2018-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Washed Up, 6651 Maloney Ave, #1, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Block Party!
There will be 2, 20 ft walls for mural artists. Come to this event and check out live art.

Games and activities for children
DJ booth
Drone video by Key West videography
Refreshments
Craft beer
20% off

Nicky's Paddle Celebration
2018-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Eco Tours, 5 Geiger Road, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
2nd Annual Nicky's Paddle Celebration
This event is to celebrate and remember the life of Nicky Sorbelli, who passed away from cancer at 10 yrs old.
The different paddle courses include:

2.9 mile
5.5 mile
Kids paddleboard race
Paddleboard ukulele Jam with instruction and instrument provided

There will also be live music, a silent auction, bake sale, and food and drink!
**This is a PADDLE...NOT a race - relax and enjoy!
All proceeds benefit The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys & The Nicky Sorbelli Scholarship Fund
*Sign up at PaddleGuru.Com
Email NickysPaddleCelebration@Yahoo.com or call 570-762-6953

Proudly sponsored by Island Guitar and Key West Eco Tours

Blaster Battle - Parents Night Out
2018-09-22 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Blaster Battle
Ages: 4-11yrs

Games
Free Play
Craft
Pizza
Movie
Target Practice
Tactical Training
Obstacle Courses
Capture the Flag

*Bring your own blaster
**Soft tip foam bullets and eye gear PROVIDED

Glitz & Glam Love Fund Ball
2018-09-22 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Margaritaville Key West Resort & Marina, 245 Front Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
13th Annual Glitz and Glam Love Fund Ball!
This annual event is the largest fundraiser whose proceeds go towards providing essential help to members in case of an emergency, crisis, or death in the family.
Join us in celebrating all of the men and women of the Key West Police Department for their hard work!
Attire: Key West formal; black tie optional
Ticket prices vary

$125 individual
$1250 for a table of 10
Event sponsorship packages also available

Includes:

Cocktail hour
Hors d'oeuvres
Silent auction
Formal presentations
Dinner
Dancing

Starry Night with Rick Worth - Larry for King
2018-09-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | The Gardens Hotel, 526 Angela Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come Out and Support Larry for King!

Watch artist, Rick Worth create an astounding rendition of the masterpiece Starry Night by Van Gogh

The painting will go up for bid at the end of the evening

Light appetizers and complimentary champagne will be served
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the link below

If you are unable to make it and would like to donate to the cause, check out this link: http://ow.ly/AAbz50iu3kW

Frederick Douglass Memorial Chess Tournament
2018-09-21 18:00 (America/Halifax) | 24 North Hotel, 3820 N Roosevelt, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
1st Annual Chess Tournament
"Come spend a weekend in paradise and see Chess Grand Masters Maurice Ashley and the Women's US Champions Nazi Paikidze participate in history when two Grand masters conduct simultaneous simultaneous demonstrations!
Free Admission - Kid Friendly!
GM Maurice Ashley and WGM Nazi Paikidze, United States Women’s Champion will conduct separate Simuls Friday @ 2:00 PM.
Entry in the simuls may not be accomplished by online registration, but only by mail. $35 by 9/5, $55 by 9/15, $75 after or if still available at site. 50 player max.
Proceeds from GM Ashley’s Simul to benefit the Florida Keys SPCA. Proceeds from WGM Paikidze to benefit Zonta International of Key West.
Proceeds will be presented to representatives of both organizations. Additional info: Chief TD International Arbiter Mike Kummer mkummer@saintlouischessclub.org
US Chess Grand Prix Points: 80
5SS, G/90 + 30 sec. increment. World-renowned GM Maurice Ashley will kick off the event! $25,000 (b/200 entries) ($12,500 Unconditionally Guaranteed)
4 sections:
Open Section: $3,000-$2,000-$1,000-$500 Top Senior: $400 Top U2400 $1,500-$750-$350 Top U2200 $1,200-$600-$300 U2000 Section: $2,000-$1,000-$500-$250 Top Senior: $200 Top U1800: $900-$450 U1600 Section: $1,600-$800-$400-$200 Top Senior: $150 Top U1400: $700-$350 U1200 Section: $1,200-$600-$300-$200 Top Senior: $150. Top U900: $800-$400. Top Unrated: $250.
Unrated players may enter either Open or U1200 section, but are only eligible for Place Prizes in Open Section and Top Unrated prize in U1200 Section.
Must be at least 55 on 9/21/18 to compete for Top Senior prize.
USCF September supplement used for pairing and prize purposes. If provisionally rated, arbiter may assign rating. All sections: Arbiter has discretion to appoint ratings. EF: $114 by 9/5, $144 by 9/15. $164 after or on site. Re-entry: $100 by Saturday 5:30 PM (1/2 pt byes for earlier rounds.).
GM/IM free entry available until 9/5, else $114 deducted from prize.
Special entry fee for Monroe County public or private school students in any section. $25 online by 9/5, $60 after or at site.
Reg.: Friday 4:00-6:30 PM.
Rounds: Friday: 7:30 PM. Saturday 1:15 PM & 6:30 PM Sunday: 10:15 AM & 3:30 PM.
Up to 2 irrevocable half point byes if requested by Saturday 12:00 PM.
Entry fees payable to Brian Priester, 1013 17th St., Key West, FL 33040.
Online entry available @ onlineregistration.cc
Please bring boards, sets and clocks. None provided.
LOCATION: 24 North Hotel, 3820 North Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, FL 33040. Telephone 305-928-1095. Please ask the resort for special chess tournament rate. You can also book directly online with the following booking link: https://24northhotel.reztrip.com/ext/promoRate?property=986&mode=b&pm=true&sr=349555&vr=3"

Sept. Saving for Locals
2018-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Southernmost Beach Cafe, 1405 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Locals will enjoy entrees for $19.25 and 50% off of house bottles of wine during the hours of 5-7pm

**Local ID must be shown to the server

Flashback Fridays
2018-06-29 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Tiki House Key West, 430 Greene St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Flashback Fridays with DJ Gyver!
Be ready to dance to the best of the 80s & 90s hip hop and dance mash ups....Pretty much all of the old school hits before 1995!

$2 "Snoop" approved gin and juice jell-O shots available

This party ends at 4 am, so don't miss out!

Flip Out Fridays
2018-09-07 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Open Gym

Tumble track
Bars
Beams
Vault

*Supervised time to work on existing skills...non-instructional
Pricing:

$15 members
$20 non-members
$50 punch card available for members (5 visits)

Courtyard Boogie
2018-09-21 19:00 (America/Halifax) | General Horseplay, 423 Caroline St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join the boys as they rock the backyard EVERY FRIDAY

Fun stuff built each week!

Younger Kids Capoeira Gymnastics
2018-07-20 18:15 - 19:15 (America/Halifax) | Spirit Play Gymnasium, 5800 Overseas Hwy, Ste 40, Marathon, FL, 33050, United States
Weekly Tumbling Classes
What’s included:

Physical activity, creative and dramatic play, and music are key to lifelong and personal success.
A rich combination of dance, acrobatics, self-defense techniques and music, capoeira is a uniquely effective tool for activating the minds and bodies of children of all ages.

Promotes physical fitness and health by increasing strength, flexibility, and endurance.

Friday: 4 yrs - 8 yrs
"Capoeira Tumbling – An Afro- Brazilian Martial Art that cultivates self- transformation through physical, mental, and spiritual Reiki.Combining dance, and self-defense, it builds gymnastic skills and flexibility, strength and a heightened awareness of one’s body. Practiced to the rhythm of ancient African instruments, Capoeira encourages self-expression and resourcefulness--- it is an intense fitness program that can be adapted to any body or physical ability."
https://www.facebook.com/events/240225256560108/?event_time_id=240229263226374

Lego Club
2018-07-13 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Halifax) | FL
LEGO CLUB
**NO registration required
If you love Legos and being creative, then join us every Friday to build some adventures!

Legos are provided by the library

Lego donations are appreciated

Costume Swap
2018-09-21 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Mary Ellen's, Applerouth Lane, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Fantasy Fest Costume Swap!
**Drop off your gently used costumes BEFORE September 28th
Today you can show up, redeem your tickets, and get ready to shop the swap 12pm-4pm!

Fill and Chill
2018-08-17 09:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Diver's Direct, 535 Greene St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come CHILL while we FILL your tank!
Enjoy snacks, share diving stories, and chat with team members about anything on your mind
*Tanks will be filled for FREE

limit of 4 per guest

Proof of SCUBA Certification required

Bike Night
2018-05-24 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | Mellow Cafe, 1605 N Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 1, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Ride your bike to Mellow Cafe Key West and receive 50% food and a chance to win a FREE BIKE

Entertainment by Ike Kanakanui from 6-9pm
Raffle:First Thursday of the month

PROMOTING SAFE BIKING IN KEY WEST!

Adult Game Night
2018-08-16 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Goldman's Bagel Deli, 2796 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Game Night!!!
Make new friends at this MONTHLY event and play all the board games you could imagine.
Many boardgames are here already, but feel free to bring one as well.
Food and Drinks are provided, but feel free to bring your own...no alcohol please!
You may even take home some prizes, so come with your best game ready !!
*This event is 18+

Cupcake Sushi Live roll
2018-06-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Stock Island Marina Village, 7005 Shrimp Road, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Weekly Live Roll
Enjoy an elegant, bit size piece of art with a complimentary champagne pairing EVERY THURSDAY

Coral Disease: Major Outbreak in the FL Reef
2018-09-19 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Tennessee Williams Theatre, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
"Florida Keys Community College invites the community to learn about a major coral disease outbreak threatening the Florida Reef and the collaborative response to fight it. The urgent topic headlines a special, early event in the College’s annual VIP Series. The presentation will be led by Dr. Andrew Bruckner, Research Coordinator at the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, on Wednesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West Campus.
Coral reefs throughout the Florida Keys have exhibited a stepwise decline in living coral cover over the last 40 years. However, the recent outbreak of Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in the Florida Reef presents an unprecedented risk to numerous coral species, including many Endangered Species. In his presentation, Dr. Bruckner will describe the impacts on the coral ecosystem as well as the multi-pronged, collaborative response to combat the killer disease.
Dr. Bruckner has nearly four decades of experience in research, monitoring, restoration and conservation projects on coral reefs worldwide. Before joining the sanctuary in May, he was the lead scientist for the Living Oceans Foundation. He also established Coral Reef CPR, a nonprofit charity working to restore reefs through research, education and low-tech coral gardening and restoration programs.
FKCC’s VIP Series invites the community to learn from the visions, ideas, and perspectives of speakers of local, regional, and national prominence. The College will resume its regular VIP Series schedule in January. To learn more about the Florida Reef Tract Coral Disease Outbreak, visit: https://floridakeys.noaa.gov/coral-disease/."

Family Fried Chicken Night
2018-07-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | The Perry Hotel, 7001 Shrimp Rd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Night Fried Chicken Night!
Matt's Stock Island Kitchen, The Perry Hotel
What's included:

Fried chicken
Cornbread mash
Citrus coleslaw
Roasted corn on the cob

Available for additional purchase:

Craft beers on tap
Craft cocktail's
Craft beer growlers
Happy hour drink specials from 6pm-8pm

Mangia Mangia Fundraiser
2018-09-19 17:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Mangia Mangia, 900 Southard St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Tonight, 20% of profits will be donated to Sheriff's Animal Farm.
Mo the sloth will be there to greet everyone!
**Dine-in AND take-out
