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Democrat Candidate Forum

Monday, July 26
7-8 pm
The Monroe County DEC will hold its monthly meeting, at Annette’s Steak and Lobster House, 3660 Overseas Hwy, Gulf side.

The Democratic candidates for School Board (Ron Martin, Robyn Smith-Martin, Bruce Swango and Debra Walker) have been invited to speak at 6 PM.  The working meeting will be held from 7-8pm.

All Democrats are welcome! For more info, a detailed agenda, or to carpool, call DEC Chair, Liz Lustberg at (305) 849-2109 or liz.lustberg@gmail.com

Big Pine Key Computer Workshop
Free Computer Help

Saturday August 7
10am-Noon
Big Pine Senior Center building behind Fire Station on Key Deer blvd.
Come in and ask one of the volunteers your question.
Bring your computer if you can. If you can't we have computers there that you can use to show the volunteer your problem.

Everyone is welcomed--beginners and advanced users. If you have a computer question stop in. If you would like to be a volunteer just show up--poof, you're a volunteer! If you want to show people how to turn a computer on and off and how to get on the internet--you can be a beginning volunteer; we could use your help. If you're an advanced user--you're always welcome.

The workshop is very informal and has no membership, dues, collections or any formal meetings. Come for one workshop or many.
Volunteers are there to help you and it's always free! Just come in, say hello, pick a volunteer, and ask your question.

For additional information or to get your email on Betz's notification list betzzz@bellsouth.net

The Island of Key Largo Federation of Homeowner’s Association
Candidate Forums

Wednesday August 11 Primary Election Candidate Forum
Wednesday October 13 General Election Candidate Forum

Both Forums will be held at the Key Largo Library Community Meeting Room.  Candidates and the public are invited to meet and greet at 5:30 P.M. Refreshments will be served.  The Forums will begin at 6:00pm.  Candidates will be receiving invitations with more information as the dates draw near.

Candidates for
Board of County Commissioners District 2
Board of County Commissioners District 4 Mosquito Control District 2
Mosquito Control District 5
Monroe County School Board District 1
Monroe County School Board District 5
16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge
Group 3 State Representative District 120

For more information call Pauline Klein at 451-1906 or Kay Thacker at 451-3929.

Candidate Forums

Monday, August 16, 2010
Featuring Candidates for:
Board of County Commissioners District 2
Board of County Commissioners District 4
Mosquito Control District 2
Mosquito Control District 5

Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Featuring Candidates for:
Monroe County School Board District 1
Monroe County School Board District 5
16th Judicial Circuit Court Judge District 3
State Representative District 120

The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce will host two candidate forums for the August 24^th Primary. The forums will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Big Pine United Methodist Church Chapel on Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key and will feature 28 Candidates.

Candidates will appear in race specific groups and will be allowed two minutes to introduce themselves to the audience.  Each candidate will be asked the same three questions and will have two minutes to answer each.  There will be no questions permitted from the floor. Candidates are urged to remain after the forum to meet attendees and address questions one-on-one. The forums will be moderated by US 1 Radio News Director Bill Becker and Steve Estes, publisher of the News-Barometer on Big Pine Key and are open to Chamber members and the community.  For further information, contact the Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce at 872-2411 or email info@lowerkeyschamber.com

Big Pine Dog Park

We recently received news that Big Pine Key will not be allowed to have any new fences after October of this year.  So what that means to us is we need to raise around $3,000 mighty fast to get our fence up before the deadline. 

We have been working with a grant writer and some other possible corporate donators, but it could take them up to 3 months to get us the funds and we don't have that kind of time. 

So please see all the items below that we have left over from our fundraising if you are interested in "purchasing" any of the items please call Amy Bressem at 305.304.0708.  We did put a requested donation on the items just because we really need to raise this money fast, if you want the item just call us, please. 

We also have Big Pine Bark Park T-shirts, adult and youth sizes - $20 donation.

If we don't get this fence up we have no park.  If anyone would like to help further or throw a fundraiser please let us know, we really need the help.

If you can simply make a donation large or small please mail to 181 Key Deer Blvd, Big Pine Key, FL 33043 attn: Sandy Tuttle.  Make check payable to BPAA (Big Pine Athletic Assoc) put “Bark Park” in subject line. 

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or can help in any facet.  Thank you!

Here are all of the items up for grabs:
Marina Deluxe Aquarium Kit 24x12x15 everything included $100 retail  - requesting $90 donation    
Small Dog Blue Purse Pet Carrier $70.00 retail - $60.00 donation
2 Bone Shaped Waste Bag Holder with 3 rolls of replacement bags $13.00 retail - $10.00 donation
2 Bone Shaped Waste Bag Holders - $5.00
Baby's Coffee Beach Bag, Beach Towel, Mug, Coffee, Candle & Soap - $85 retail - $60.00 donation
Medium Dog Vehicle Restraint (Seatbelt) System $30.00 retail - $25.00 donation
Chammyz Pets Small (Shammy) Dog Towel $15.00 retail - $10.00 donation
Mel Fisher $100.00 gift card - $90.00 donation
Small Black Handmade Mother of Pearl & Natural Horn Purse $60.00 retail - $45.00 donation
Hand Painted Blank Note Cards with Envelopes by Dale Malone - 12 cards total - $3.00 retail - $2.00 donation or $20.00 for all
11x14 Pink Hydrangea Flower painting by Dale Malone $29.00 retail - $20.00 donation
Florida Keys Paddling Guide Books (2) by Bill Keogh - retail $20.00 - $15.00 donation 
Acrylic Hand Painted Wood - "Rainbows End" San Salvador, Bahamas by Terry Corcoran - $60.00 retail - $50.00 donation
Small - Medium West Marine Dog Life Vest - $24.99 retail - $20.00 donation
Medium Dog Collar & Leash, Red " My Little Devil" from Dog 30 $25.00 retail - $20.00 donation
Small Dive Flag Adjustable Collar $17.95 retail - $12.00 donation
Florida Keys "FKZ" Stickers - Palm Tree, Plain, Conch Shell $3.00 ea / 2 for $5.00
Ladies Cabana Breezes light blue collared shirt – L - $25.00 retail - $10.00 donation
Italian Mens collared shirts- 1 Tan Medium – 1 Blue Small - $10.00 donation
Crystal Loft – Chakra Blue Colour Bath $20.00 retail - $10.00 donation
Big Pine Lodge Fishing Hats $15.00 value – assorted logo’s - $10.00 donation
Howard Livingston CD’s – 1 Blame it on the Margarita’s, Living on KW Time, Meet me in the Keys, Living on an Island - $10.00 donation
CW Colt CD’s – 1 Legends of Treasure & Pirates of Legend - $10.00 donation
Dog Treats:  Organic Chicken Strips 16oz $15.00 retail - $10.00
Vitality Chicken Breast Cage Free All Natural with Flax Seed & Vitamins 15oz  - $15 retail - $10.00 donation
Pet Pro's Choice 100% Natural Chicken Filets 20oz $18 retail - $13 donation
Honest Kitchen Small Bites Blueberry Treats - organic & 100% natural 1lb $15.00 retail - $10.00

Gift Certificates:
Best Nails Salon GC $20.00 - $15.00 donation
KW Key Lime Pie Co GC $25.00  - $20.00 donation
Good Food Conspiracy GC $25.00 - $20.00 donation
Tropic Cinema 6 passes $48.00 value - $35.00 donation -
Mel Fisher Museum  4 passes $10.00 each - $30.00 donation for all
Slice of Paradise - 1 free pizza $20 retail - $10.00 donation
Pizzaworks - $20 GC - $15.00 donation
Orkin Flea & Tick Spray Yard Treatment $150.00 - 
Scatter Joy Traveling Spa 50 minute Indonesian Massage $160.00 value  - $100.00 donation
Turtle Hospital 2 passes & 2 t-shirts $ 70 value - $60 donation
June's Cleaning Service GC - $100 retail