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A complete listing of Arts in Monroe County

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SeaBee Foundation Benefit
1st Annual
Blimp Road Fun Run

Saturday May 17
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m
Run will begin at 8:00 a.m
Sponsored by Pirate Wellness Center
Coffee and bagels will be provided by Bagel Island Deli.
Runners will be escorted across US 1 Highway and back at the conclusion of the run for a BBQ lunch and entertainment by local musician Brian Roberts.
All participants will receive a blimp run T-Shirt and goodie bags brought to you by TIB bank.
We are asking the entire lower Keys community to come out and support this new local Foundation which provides scholarships for childcare and adult education for single parents in our area. Together, we can make a difference by helping to break the cycle of poverty in our community, get children into after school programs, and giving single parents a chance to receive their education. The SeaBee Foundation provides a single parent support group, life skills training and education scholarships and we need your help to continue this mission.
Please register for the run by visiting the Pirate Wellness Center webside at piratewellnesscenter.com  to download the registration form. Forms are also available inside the Pirate Wellness Center and in the St. Peter Church office during the week.
If you know a single parent who could use some encouragement and financial support or would like to find out more information about the SeaBee Foundation, please call St. Peter Church at 305-872-2537.  Bulletin Board

Naval Air Station Key West
Armed Forces Day

May 17
10am-2pm
Naval Air Station Key West will open its gates to the public to celebrate Armed Forces Day May 17 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The open house will be on Boca Chica Field at mile marker 8.
Visitors to the base will get to see an F/A-18 Superhornet, an F-5N Tiger, a SH-60 Seahawk search and rescue helicopter, and an Air Force U-2. Various departments on base and other local military services will be represented by exhibits and demonstrations including military working dogs and firefighting capabilities.
There will be food and NAS Key West merchandise available for purchase.
Coolers, pets, and large backpacks will not be allowed on the airfield, and vehicles and hand-carried bags are subject to inspection for prohibited items, such as drugs, alcohol, and weapons.
This is not an air show. We will have no aerial acts. However, the air field is open and we are expecting the arrival of a squadron of F/A-18 Super Hornets from VFA-106 from Norfolk, VA. Other military aircraft could fly in during the open house.
Armed Forces Day is celebrated annually to recognize and honor all military members and the sacrifices they make.
For more information, please contact NAS Key West Public Affairs Office at (305) 293-2425 or 2027.

Kid's Bridge Fishing Tournament at the
Old Wooden Bridge

Sunday May 18
Registration from 9-10am
Fishing from 10am-noon
Food and awards from 12 -1pm
Prizes will be awarded for the biggest fish in every category.
Food will be pizza, hotdogs, drinks and shaved ice. free to children participating.
Please do not bring: rods, reels, or bait, they will be given to each child participating.
Do bring: tackle, sunscreen, and a parent or guardian. for more Information contact sgt. Andrew Ensminger with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 797-1536. or aensminger@keysso.net

LKCC May Business Social
To Highlight Keys Federal Credit Union

Wednesday May 21
6-8pm
The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to our May Business Social hosted by Keys Federal Credit Union on at Keys Federal Credit Union located at mile marker 30 (next to the Post Office) on Big Pine Key. There will be hot & cold hors d'oeuvres provided by Big Pine Restaurant & Coffee Shop, libations, Business Card Drawing and 50/50 raffle will add to the fun.
The wonderful Adrienne of In Jade will entertain us for the evening.
Please plan to attend this Social to show your support and enjoy the opportunity to network with other Lower Keys Chamber businessmen & women.
A $10.00 per person donation helps support the Lower Keys Chamber.
For more information, call the Chamber at 872-2411 or send us an email at lkchamber@aol.com

Computer Club

Saturday May 24
10am-Noon
Big Pine Library Conference Room
Everyone is welcomed--beginners and advanced users. If you have a computer question stop in.
There is no membership. Come for one meeting or many.
It's very informal and lots of fun.
Volunteers are there to help you and it's free!
"Geeks Helping People"
Call Betz 872-2656 betzzz@bellsouth.net

The 15th Annual Big Pine and Lower Keys
Dolphin Tournament

June 6, 7 & 8.
Entry forms will be available at the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, Jig's Bait & Tackle, Dolphin Marina, Sugarloaf Key KOA, the Lower Keys Chamber website and various marine stores in the Lower Keys and Key West.
Entry fees are $150 per angler in the open class and $50 per angler in the youth division, 15 years of age or younger.
The fee includes two days of fishing, the awards banquet and all related social activities.
The first 330 registered anglers are eligible to win a $25,000 cash prize for weighing in the heaviest dolphin over 55 pounds.
Cash prizes and awards total over $36,000 with top catches through fourth place earning money.
Kids entered in the Youth Division will compete for fishing rods and trophies awarded through third place.
There are also prizes for heaviest tuna and wahoo and this year the tournament will feature cash and prizes for the top lady angler as well as significant increases in the prize money for 1st through 4th place in the Open Division.
Major sponsors of the event are the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce, The Florida Keys & Key West, Monroe County Tourist Development Council, “Come As You Are”, Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments, Jig's Bait & Tackle and Sugarloaf Key KOA Resort.
Call 305-872-2411, 800-872-3722 or visit our website www.lowerkeyschamber.com  for more information; to download an entry form and to see pictures from last year's Lower Keys Dolphin Tournament.

 Powerlab Vacation Bible Study

June 16-20
9am-2pm
We've got the solution to summertime boredom! Send your kids to Powerlab VBS at St. Peter Church. 
Our one week long VBS is open to the entire community. 
Children ages 4 years - 6th grade will take part in fun scripture-themed activities that will help kids connect their faith to real life.
Our theme this year is Powerlab, a science lab theme. 
Each morning at 9:00 a.m. kids will check in with Professor Liechstein (Father Tony) and hear about the latest drama in the lab.  Kids then visit their classrooms and different stations until 2:00 pm when they gather for the closing prayer. 
Participants and teen helpers and adult volunteers should all visit the registration website to sign up. Register Online Today!
The $25 registration fee can be paid in the church office or on the first day of VBS.  http://www.groupvbs.com/webtoybox/myvbs/stpeterbpk 
For more information, please call St. Peter Church at 872-2537. 

Big Pine Key AYSO
Challenger British Soccer Camp

July 21-25
The camp is open to children ages 4-18.
They will be coached by British Soccer coaches from the UK.
Each child will receive a free soccer ball and t-shirt!
Sign up online by 6/5/08 and also receive a Challenger replica jersey.
Visit http://bpkayso.clubspaces.com/default_css.aspx  for a link to sign up online.
Sign ups will also be held at Watson Field on Sat. 4/26 from 9am-12noon, at Sugarloaf School on Fri. 5/9 from 2:30pm-3:30pm, and at Sunday Soccer every Sunday from 2pm-3:30pm at the St. Peter's Soccer Field.
For more information please contact Bonnie 923-4467.