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Big Pine Key Computer Workshop
Free Computer Help

Saturday September 11
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

Benefit for the family of
Deputy Melissa Powers

Sunday Sept 12^th
2 pm to 7 pm

At the American Legion Post 333 in Key Largo. Deputy Powers died in a tragic accident in June while on duty. She leaves behind a teenage son and 5 year old daughter. Food provided by the Homestead Police and VFW. Live entertainment, raffles and auctions.

The family was presented with a measly check for $2,000 from Monroe County and that is the extent of Deputy Powers’ death benefits! They may receive some money from the State, but that could take up to a year to get. They need our help now.

The public is invited.

Guided Nature Walks

Friday Sept. 24
Wednesday October 22
Friday November 5
Wednesday November 24
Friday December 17
8-11 am
The National Key Deer Refuge will offer guided walks for birders and outdoor enthusiasts through various trails  and continuing through the fall. Meet at the refuge’s Visitor Center in the Winn-Dixie shopping plaza for a prompt 8:05 a.m. departure. From there, participants will caravan to the scheduled trail site. Maps will be provided.

Bring a hat, sunscreen, bug spray, comfortable walking shoes, water, binoculars or spotting scope, and field guides. Call the Visitor Center at 305-872-0774 for more information. Other dates are: Sept. 24, Oct. 22, Nov. 5 and 24, and Dec. 17.

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

Wednesday October 13 General Election Candidate Forum
6:00pm.
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. 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.

Educational Art Wall

Monday November 1
Photographers, painters, sculptors, and other artists are invited to submit portfolios for the Natural Inspiration "Educational Art Wall" located inside the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in the Winn- Dixie Plaza on Big Pine Key.

Friends And Volunteers of Refuges (FAVOR) operates the Key Deer Bookstore within the Visitors Center and wants to complement their educational retail products with a wall of art that mirrors their environmental message.  Each of the 6 artists chosen will be awarded a month long exhibit with the first opening scheduled for November 1, 2010.

All art must be accompanied with an environmental message by the artist.  

Artists that are chosen will design and hang their wall for the month. Available wall space measures by 9’9” to ceiling with 9’5” width.  Space devoted to objects with depth (sculpture, etc) is available within reason.

Artists will also be able to sell smaller works alongside the wall.  Any “flat art” will be kept in bins and must be kept below 11x22.  8x10’s tend to sell very well.  Bin art can be matted or unmatted.  

Portfolios and proposals for the exhibit space can be delivered to the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges visitor center in the Big Pine Key shopping plaza or sent electronically.  Please call the visitor center to arrange for portfolio delivery at 872-0774. You can also email in 3 digital files (please no larger than 1040 dpi) or send your website of examples to chad_anderson@fws.gov.

“From Rail to Trail” Presentation

Thursday November 4
1:30pm
Come visit the Key West Garden Club and also see Monica’s trail presentation. Learn about Flagler’s railroad and how our trail is developing in its’ path. Free. The club is located at West Martello Tower at 1100 Atlantic Blvd where White St. meets the ocean. Contact the Garden Club at (305) 294-3210