My Key West Portal is the Social Calendar for the Florida Keys and Key West

Princess Ballerina Summer Camp
2018-07-16 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Calling all Ballerinas!
You will learn ballet & jazz, enjoy crafts, and learn free dance, play games, and more!
Performance for parents will be at 12:30 pm the LAST DAY of camp

Ages: kindergarten-8 yrs
What to bring:

2-3 water bottles
Lunch
Snacks
Tutus encouraged but not necessary

Ukulele Camp
2018-07-16 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | FL
MUSIC SUMMER CAMP!
The Ukulele will be the main focus of this years camp, but there will be some exploration of guitar (electric and acoustic), bass, keyboards, drums, and steel pans. Children will get to try several instruments with guided hands-on experience.
* Ages: 5-11

Women's Dive Day: Reef Dive/Snorkel (Two Tank/Site)
2018-07-21 07:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Ocean Divers, 522 Caribbean Blvd, Key Largo, FL, 33037, United States
Join Ocean Divers and Scuba Girls as they host Women's Dive Day!
Come together and bond with other women over your love for the ocean and a shared passion of diving.
305-451-1113

Coffee with the Commander
2018-07-21 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | 5 Brothers, 930 Southard St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Commander Demetries Grimes, USN (Ret.)
Grimes is currently a candidate for the 26th congressional district.
Come out and meet the candidate while enjoying some wonderful coffee at Five Brothers

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!

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

Kali in the Keys
2018-07-07 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Mallory Square, 400 Wall St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join in this event to learn about a martial arts form known as Kali.
This group has been travelling all around the US teaching concepts of different martial arts to improve awareness, intelligence, and quality of life.
Kali is a Filipino martial art and it is known for it's use with weapons, tools, contact flow drills, perpetual exercise movements, and amazing mental and emotional benefits. It will also help with increased cognitive function and memory skills. Kali is known to increase mental speed, hand eye coordination, perceptual speed, and focus. If that's not a good enough reason to learn, Kali has been known to have immense stress relieving benefits.

Grand Key Prime Rib Buffet
2018-06-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Palm Haven Restaurant, 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Join us at Palm Haven Restaurant for a prime rib buffet!
Includes

All you can eat buffet
Build your own salad bar
Soup of the day
Dessert table

*Locals get a 15% discount

Hemingway Look-Alike Contest
2018-07-19 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Sloppy Joe's, 201 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Sloppy Joe's 38th Annual Hemingway Look Alike Contest
This contest is 3 days long and celebrates the life of Ernest Hemingway.

Wednesday, July 18th:

5:30pm - Meet the "papas" at Sloppy Joes

Thursday July 19th:

5pm - Check in for Thursday night contestants
6pm - Scholarship presentation
6:30pm - Preliminary round 1 of the Look-Alike Contest

Friday, July 20th:

5pm - Check in for Friday night contestants
6:30pm - Preliminary round 2

Saturday, July 21st: Finals

12pm - Get your picture with the look-Alike Contestants
1pm - 20th Annual Running of the Bulls
6:30pm - Look-Alike Finale where Papa 2018 will be announced
After the finals, the party fills the streets with a Street fair on Duval that includes food, entertainment, and fun for everyone!

Sunday, July 22nd:

10am - Bloody Mary's with Papa
10am - Annual Arm Wrestling Contest (same day registration)

Womens competition has 2 weight divisions - up to and over 129 lbs
Men's competition has 5 weight divisions - up to 149 lbs, 150 - 169 lbs, 170-189 lbs, 190 - 215 lbs, and 217+ lbs
$5 entry fee

Come take a look at past winners here: http://www.papalookalikes.com/aboutus/

Kids Movie Fridays: Tangled
2018-07-20 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Monroe County Public Library, Marathon Branch, 3251 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33050, United States
Join us for TANGLED!
"The magically long-haired Rapunzel has spent her entire life in a tower, but now that a runaway thief has stumbled upon her, she is about to discover the world for the first time, and who she really is."
Free popcorn and water

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

Preschool Storytime
2018-06-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Library Youth, 700 Fleming Street, Key West
Weekly Storytime!
"Preschool Story-time is a fun early literacy program for children ages 3-5!
Join us for an hour of interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts.
The early literacy practices featured each week help build the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.
Story-time offers an opportunity to experience early literacy practices in action, to discover great books, music, and to socialize with other parents after Story-time."

Publix Hiring Event
2018-07-16 09:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Hyatt Place, 1996 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL, 33040, United States
Need a new job opportunity? come on out and apply!
***Please bring 2 forms of identification
There will be on-the-spot interviews
Schedule an appointment as well - https://storejobapplication.publix.com/JacOnlineBI/

Sailing Camp 2018
2018-06-11 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Community Sailing Center, 705 Palm Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Sailing camp has 10 separate/week-long sessions!
Each week will offer either a beginner, intermediate, or adventurous class.
**All classes in RED are full.
***Check website for update list if availability!!!

6/11-6/15 : Beginner (9-17 yrs)
6/18-6/22 : Beginner (9-17 yrs)
6/25-6/29 : Intermediate (9-17)
7/2-7-6 : Beginner (9-17)
7/9-7/13 : Young beginner (6-10 yrs)
7/16-7/20 : Adventure (7-17 yrs)
7/23-7/27 : Intermediate (9-17 yrs)
7/30-8/3 : Beginner (9-17 yrs)
8/6-8/10 : Young beginner (6-10 yrs)
8/13-8-17 : Adventure (7-17 yrs)

The instructors at the Center are certified through US Sailing. They have all instructed sailing on a variety of boats from 8' - 36'
For more information, Contact:

kwsceducation@gmail.com
Heidi Ruse 804-832-4731
Ben Hermelin 314-349-9929

Just for Fun Camp
2018-07-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | St. Columba Episcopal Church, 451 West 52nd St, Marathon, FL, 33050, United States
Just for Fun Camp offers:

Fun games
Arts & Crafts
Field trips
Free Lunch and snacks
Music & Drama

The last week of camp is Music and Drama Camp, featuring Ultimate Superstar (The play put on by the kids)

The play will be performed Friday, July 27th at 5pm

** Aftercare available from 3-5 pm for $5 a day

Along the COAST Camp
2018-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | FL
This "Along the COAST" is the 5th of 5 weeks of COAST Camps offered this summer!
This week includes journeying around Old Town. Each day has a different starting point, so make sure to check the daily schedule!
Day 1: "Starting at the Southernmost Beach Pier we’ll weave through the southernmost neighborhood pointing out historic landmarks and end up at the Bahama Village pool for a snack and a dip. We’ll stay for an hour and play on the playground and move further into the “village” with a stop at The COAST Outpost for lunch and t-shirt printing. From there, we’ll walk down to the old military lookouts behind the village and end at the Truman Waterfront for tree climbing, games and the new splash park!" (http://www.coastprojects.com/key-west-summer-camp-2018)

Drop off: Southernmost Beach
Pick up: EcoDiscovery Center

Day 2: "We’ll start the day with a trek into Fort Zachary Taylor State Park where we’ll set up camp and, together with the kids, plan our expeditions for the day. From there, we’ll discover the “Secret Beach”, take a dip in the water, beachcomb, and head to the fort for games. We’ll end the day with a journey back to the EcoDiscovery Center for interactive exhibits and some more time at the splash park!" (http://www.coastprojects.com/key-west-summer-camp-2018)

Drop off: EcoDiscovery Center
Pick up: EcoDiscovery Center

Day 3: "We’ll start with a bit of navigation and course plotting so the kids know where we are headed and how to read a map. From there, it’s a leisurely stroll through the Truman Annex and an exit onto Eaton Street. We’ll have a snack at Glazed Donuts and continue down towards the harbor for a dip in the water at Simonton Street Beach and a schooner tour. Then onwards to Bill Butler Park for tree and fruit identification. And tree climbing, of course!" (http://www.coastprojects.com/key-west-summer-camp-2018)

Drop off: Truman Waterfront
Pick up: Bill Butler Park

Day 4: "The day starts with a cemetery walk and iguana spotting! From there, we’ll walk through the back streets of the Meadows for plant identification and fruit tasting. Then it’s games at Bayview Park, a walk to the Wildlife Rescue Center for a tour and lunch in the shade. We’ll end at Higgs Beach — the old African cemetery — after a swim by the pier." (http://www.coastprojects.com/key-west-summer-camp-2018)

Drop off: Bill Butler Park
Pick up: Higgs Beach

Day 5: "We’ll walk the shores of Rest Beach for shell collecting and wildlife spotting — we’ve seen everything from queen conchs to ospreys catching fish. From there, we’ll take a dip at the White Street Pier followed by lunch and lesson at West Martello. Then it’s a walk through the back streets of the Casa Marina neighborhood for stories and tree identifications and we’ll wind up at Southernmost Beach for a cool down in the water where the trek comes full circle!" (http://www.coastprojects.com/key-west-summer-camp-2018)

Drop off: Higgs Beach
Pick up: Southernmost Beach

**Price includes: all materials, camp t-shirt, and fruit snacks daily
**Camp for children ages 6-12

Summerish Fun Movie Series: Footloose
2018-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Theater, 512 Eaton St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come watch Footloose at the Key West Theater!

Stuff the Bus - Kickoff Party
2018-07-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Hard Rock Cafe, 313 Duval Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Help local students receive the supplies they need to succeed!
Monetary donations ONLY - 100% of funds raised will purchase supplies
Join us at the Hard Rock Cafe for some music, food, and fun!

KWSA Kids Camp
2018-06-25 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Key West Sports Academy, 700 Truman Ave, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Key West Sports Academy Kids Camp!
Each week is filled with an obstacle course, games, arts and crafts, snacks, and more!
**Please bring 2 bottles of water and a bag lunch each day
REGISTER NOW for future weeks

$100 deposit due at booking

Full balance due 14 days before camp
June 25th-29th

Secret Agents: Mystery Madness

July 9th-13th

Aloha Moana: Island Paradise

July 16th-20th

Under The Big Top: Circus Camp

July 23rd-27th

Candy Land

July 30th-August 3rd

Super Hero Summit

August 6th-10th

A Week in the Wizarding World

August 13th-17th

Summer Safari

Full Day (8am-4pm): $230/week

Ages 5-12yrs
KWSA members get a $15 discount each week

Half Day (8am-12pm OR 12pm-4pm): $140/week

Ages kindergarten - 12yrs

Trivia Night
2018-06-21 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar, 221 Duval St, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Come Test Your Knowledge!

Weekly themes
Food
Drink
Prizes
Music

"The Hemingway Monologues"
2018-07-19 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton Street, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
The night includes "The Hemingway Monologues: Life and Death in Key West," which is a film made on location at the Hemingway home and other landmarks around Key West. This film is narrated by Brian Gordon Sinclair. After the film, Sinclair will also introduce 7 of his published books know as The Hemingway Monologues: An Epic Drama of Love, Genius, and Eternity.
"Canada's Hemingway on Stage Award" will also be presented at this event; traditionally presented to an individual dedicated to service the memory of Hemingway and for raising awareness of the literary and social contributions of the Nobel Prize Winning author. Cristen Hemingway Jaynes will be assisting in the presentation ceremony.

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!

Toddler Movement Program
2018-07-19 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | First Baptist Church of islamorada, 81201 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL, United States
Wiggles and Giggles
This new program is designed to get kids moving. Children ages 1-4 should come ready to jump, tumble, run, dance, do downward dog, and over have FUN!
Parents and caregivers are encouraged to wear attire appropriate for tumbling and yoga.

Eat Fats for Energy Keto Mixer
2018-05-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Bayview Park, Truman Ave, and Eisenhower Dr, Key West, FL, 33040, United States
Weekly Keto mixer!!
**Includes therapeutic samples and give-aways**
