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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

Local Farm Stand
2018-06-27 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Mellow Cafe, 1605 N Roosevelt Blvd, Suite 1, Key West
Celebrate local farmers and locally grown products
Local and organic products will be available for purchase from Townsend Family Organic Farms
*Food and drink specials available

Younger Kids Capoeira Gymnastics
2018-07-18 16:15 - 17:15 (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.

Wednesday: 18 mos. - 3 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

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/

Tiki Cocktail Class
2018-07-04 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Tiki House Key West, 430 Greene St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Learn how to make authentic tiki cocktails
The workshop is an intimate 2-hour experience where you will be guided through the fundamentals of tiki mixology while also learning a bit about tiki culture.

You will learn

How to do a proper rum tasting
How to light drinks on fire
Make one of the first recorded rum cocktails from the 1800s
Make one of the most famous tiki libations - the Mai Tai

Admission price includes 1 rum tasting and 4 cocktails

must be registered by 11am , 2 hours before the class

**Max of 6 people per class
**Accommodations can be made if you want to learn another day, just send a message over facebook

Farmer's Market
2018-06-27 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Sugarloaf Lodge, 17001 Overseas Hwy, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Weekly Farmer's Market!

The cheese lady, Produce
Ribs
Kombucha
Popcorn
Orchids
Crafts
Bread
So much more..

Preschool Playdate
2018-09-12 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Wednesday Preschool Playdate!
Open gym, bars, ropes, trampolines, and more...
A great play date for both parents and kids!
Ages: 2-6 yrs

Plogging the Keys
2018-08-22 08:00 (America/Halifax) | White Street Pier, 1800 White St., Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Plogging is the process of picking up litter while exercising!
How to prepare:

Be prepared to get dirty
Wear good shoes
Join or start a group
Walk, jog, swim, bike...and PLOG!

Weekly, everyone will meet up at the White St. Pier and take a walk to anew path.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference, exercise, and socialize with like-minded individuals!

72Hr Film Challenge
2018-09-25 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Films are written, filmed, and directed by teams of various skill levels... from beginners to seasoned professionals!
Get ready to watch these masterpieces all night

Full Metal Trivia
2018-07-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Mary Ellen's, Applerouth Lane, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Random Questions. All Categories. Cool Prizes.
EVERY TUESDAY!

Categories could be current news, local, knowledge, birds, rock and roll, etc... endless possibilities
Prizes could include gift cards up to a $50 value
Trivia entry is FREE

Night Under The Stars
2018-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | May Sands Montessori, 1400 United St., Ste 110, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join us for this school community event.
Principle Mrs. Lynn will begin the evening with a cosmic Montessori presentation.
Then enjoy gazing at the stars through telescopes and enjoy looking at the students work.

Four Elements Party
2018-07-02 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Side Bar Key West, 504 Angela St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come join us and DJ Dino at the Sidebar for the weekly Four Elements party!
Chance to win a gift cards at Thirsty Mermaid, Terrace Roma, Duffy's, or Abbodanza

Preschool Playdate
2018-09-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Monday Preschool Playdate!
Ages: 2-6yrs

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

The Tea Dance After-Party
2018-06-24 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Mangoes, 700 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Mangoes Presents:
The Tea Dance After-Party!
Dance the night away in our Ricky Ricardo Room (located upstairs)

Live DJ
Spiked Tea Special
Well drinks & Beer
FREE Admission

Half Shell Raw Bar Family Reunion
2018-09-23 14:00 - 18:30 (America/Halifax) | Half Shell Raw Bar, 231 Margaret St., Key West, FL, 33040, United States
It's a family reunion!!
"Now that's a Party!
Key West's iconic seafood restaurant and the heartbeat of the Historic Seaport since 1972, the Half Shell Raw Bar, is throwing a party honoring the lifelong friendships, fond memories and enduring bonds developed by our extended restaurant “family” of staff and customers. Join Half Shell Raw Bar past and present team members as we commemorate decades of dedicated hospitality at our 3rd "Family" Reunion on Sunday, September 23 from 2-6:30 p.m. At the party we will also pay homage to former GM Nena and her hubby Roof's 40th Wedding Anniversary! (FYI, It's Joe and Michelle's anniversary, too:) All are welcome, past and present staff, regulars, guests and newbies. Come one, come all! Come enjoy discounted beverages and complimentary food while we celebrate our colorful past and bright future. Warn the neighbors, hide the kids, just kidding, bring them all:) We look forward to chilling out with you at the Half Shell Raw Bar's 2018 3rd "Family" Reunion on Sunday, September 23 from 2-6:30 p.m. in our air-conditioned Sailfish Bar!"

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
