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Coral Shores High School and the School Advisory Council invites all parents, students, and community members to the first SAC Meeting of the school year which will be held on Tuesday, September 9,2008, at 6 PM in the Coral Shores Media Center. The School Advisory Council meets with administrators, teachers, and parents on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss issues relevant to CoralShores. The SAC meeting will be held in conjunction with the CoralShoresHigh School Open House which will begin at 6:30 PM in the PerformingArtsCenter Auditorium.
PirateWellnessCenter has teamed up with the Florida Keys Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to conduct weekly educational seminars on Cudjoe Key (MM21.4).
On Tuesday September 9th the seminar will focus on heart Disease Education.
This will be presented by Cora Yoose R.N. from AHEC and will be held from 2.00 PM until 4.00PM in the multi-purpose room at the PirateWellnessCenter.
This seminar is offered free to members and non-members of PirateWellnessCenter, however, we advise sign-up in advance as seating maybe limited.
Please contact the Pirate Wellness Center at (305) 744-3348 for sign-up or more details.
LADIES LEARN TO TACKLE FISHING SKILLS AT "LADIES, LET'S GO FISHING!"®9TH ANNUAL KEYS SEMINAR, SEPT. 19-21, 2008, HOLIDAY ISLE, ISLAMORADA, FL
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, 6/08 - More than 100 women will come from South Florida and other areas to learn fishing at the 9th Annual"Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® seminar, Sept. 19-21 at Holiday Isle Beach Resorts and Marina, Islamorada, FL. This award-winning fishing seminar series for women, hosted by Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and presented by Mercury Outboards, kicks off with a networking reception at Holiday Isle on Friday, Sept. 19 from 6 - 8pm. The seminar is at Holiday Isle on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 7:20am - 4:30pm. An optional, full day of fishing out of Whale Harbor is on Sunday, Sept. 21 from 7:00am - 3:30pm. The event concludes with a fillet class.
The classroom portion starts at 7:20am on Saturday where fishing techniques are taught at beginner and intermediate/advanced levels. Topics are Offshore, Bottom, Inshore and Fly Fishing. After lunch, the women will participate in several "hands-on" fishing stations, such as conservation techniques, spin casting, net casting, knot tying, gaffing grapefruits, boat handling, trailer backing and reeling against pressure, until 4:30pm. The full day Fishing Adventure followed by a fillet class is on Sunday.
Featured on Inside Edition, NBC's Nightly News and more, the series is partially supported by the FWC through the Sport Fish Restoration Program and by partners such as Mercury Outboards, Bass Pro Shops, Ranger, BoatU.S. Angler Insurance, Gulfstream Int'l Airlines, Ocean LED and Shimano. Other partners include Magic Tilt Trailers, Eagle Claw Hooks, Maxima fishing line and more.
The 2008 seminar schedule also includes Sarasota, FL at the Hyatt, Aug. 22-24. "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!" also offers memberships in local chapters in Florida. A limited number of scholarships for seminar registration and party boat fishing are available for teachers as well as women in a low income bracket. Those interested can email a short paragraph about their situation, why they want to take the course and contact information, with "scholarship" in the subject line. Requests will only be accepted via email and must be submitted no later than two weeks in advance of the seminar. This is provided by the Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling.
Registration, which must be made one week in advance at the latest, is $160, including instruction, use of equipment, meals, T-shirt, goody bag andmore. The full-day fishing adventure from charter boats, with fishing tackle and bait provided, will range from $55 to $330 in addition.
CALENDAR INFORMATION: "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"® saltwater fishing seminar for women, Sept. 19-21, 2008 Islamorada, FL. $160 registration includes networking party, beginner/advanced-level classes, lunch, hands-on skill stations. T-shirt, goody bag and more. Fri./Sat. events held at Holiday Isle. Sunday fishing adventure out of Whale Harbor ranges from $55 - $330. Contact information is: phone: (954) 475-9068; email: info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com; MySpace: www.myspace.com/ladiesletsgofishing; blog: http://ladiesletsgofishing.blogspot.com/.
Monroe County School district Deputy Superintendant, Frankie St. James, is retiring. They would like to get the word out to attend her retirement party. She has worked for the Monroe County School district for over twenty years.
The Elk’s lodge in Tavernier is reserved for October 4th from 6:30 – 10:30. The Band Mr. Nice Guy will play classic rock. www.Mngband.com We are going to send out invitations, but we also want it to be open to anyone who may want to attend.
Volunteers Interested in Environment Sought for Discovery Center
Are you interested in sharing your passion for the environment with visitors to the Florida Keys? The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is accepting applications for volunteer educational docents, greeters and activity guides at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Volunteers are needed to welcome and interact with visitors, explaining exhibits and displays related to the terrestrial and marine habitats of the Florida Keys. Other duties include giving orientations of the facility, assisting with group tours and facilitating meetings held on site. Volunteer shifts are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., but may be adjusted to accommodate individual schedules.The Center, located on Truman Annex in Key West, is a free educational facility featuring exhibits about the valuable and fragile environmental resources of the Florida Keys.
If you are a year round resident or seasonal visitor interested in volunteering at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, contact Lilli.Ferguson@noaa.gov (305-292-0311 x245) to request a volunteer application. Please specify your interest in the Eco-Discovery Center.
Everglades National Park providing free Florida Bay Boating DVD
Key Largo, Florida: Everglades National Park has produced a free, 12-minute
educational DVD for Florida Bay boaters. The video, produced with funding
from the South Florida National Parks Trust provides boating rules and advice from fishing guides and park rangers who’ve navigated the tricky maze of shallow Bay waters for decades. Essential concepts covered include reading the water, boat handling techniques, and navigation. The video is based on information in the Florida Bay Map & Guide, a publication distributed free of charge at South Florida and Florida Keys tackle shops, marine stores, and marinas.
"Florida Bay poses many challenges for the novice boater," says Superintendent Dan Kimball, "every year park rangers investigate 80-90 boat groundings in the park, often with significant damage to the marine resources. We encourage visitors to enjoy their national park and experience the many wonders of Florida Bay and to learn about the navigational challenges here so that they won't damage their boats or the fragile natural resources."
The park has created this DVD on boating in Florida Bay as an information tool that will help boaters in the area enjoy the maginficence of Florida Bay safely. Florida Bay is made up of a series of shallow basins separated by seagrass-covered mud just below the water’s surface. Animals and boaters pass from basin to basin in skinny, winding "passes" or channels through the banks. Knowing how to read the water and trim an engine are essential to successful navigation of Florida Bay.
Businesses are encouraged to show the Florida Bay Map & Guide DVD to their customers boating in the backcountry of Florida Bay. Any business wishing provide free copies of the DVD to their customers can call 305.852.0324
x0338 or x0316. The public can request a free DVD (or the paper brochure) by calling the same number or by visiting the Park’s website:
http://www.nps.gov/ever/planyourvisit/boating.htm, then visiting the Florida Bay section.
Red Cross urges renewed preparedness after two uneventful hurricane seasons
Hurricane season is almost here and there’s no guarantee that this year will be as calm for South Florida as the past two seasons. The quiet seasons from the past two years may have lulled some people into a false sense of security. But being prepared can save lives and property during a disaster. The American Red Cross urges everyone to dust off their disaster supplies kit and get better prepared now for hurricane season.
“By taking three basic preparedness actions you can Be Red Cross Ready for disasters and other emergencies 1) Get a kit, 2) Make a plan and 3) Be informed,” said Sam Tidwell, CEO of the American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys. “Your local Red Cross chapter is here to help you get prepared for specific disasters like hurricanes. Even if you took action to prepare last hurricane season, it’s important that you revisit and update your communication plan and check your disaster supplies kit for expired items.”
The American Red Cross recommends the following preparedness actions:
Get a Kit: Gather enough emergency supplies to meet your needs. A portable kit, stored in a sturdy, easy to carry, water resistant container should have enough supplies for three days. The Red Cross also recommends having at least two weeks worth of supplies at home and to keep a smaller kit in the trunk of your car. Check your kit and replace the stock every six months. Whether you purchase a kit or choose to build your own, your three-day kit should include: · A three-day supply of water (one gallon per person, per day) and ready-to-eat non-perishable foods, such as tuna fish, peanut butter, crackers, canned fruit, and juice boxes A manual can opener and cooking utensils
· A battery-powered radio or television, flashlight and plenty of extra batteries · A first-aid kit and reference guide Prescription and non-prescription medication items, eye glasses, contact lenses, and hearing aid batteries
· Copies of important documents, including birth certificates, insurance policies and social security cards · Cash. ATMs and credit cards won’t work if the power is out Extra clothing and blankets
· Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members · Emergency tools, including tools to turn off utilities · An extra set of home and car keys Pet supplies.
Make a Plan The American Red Cross urges each and every household to develop a household disaster plan. · Meet with your family to create a plan. Discuss the information you have gathered and why it is important to prepare for a disaster. Plan to share responsibilities and work together as a team.
· Identify two meeting places; One right outside your home in case of a sudden emergency and one outside your neighborhood in case you can’t return home.
· Plan your evacuation route. Know where you are going and how you plan to get there. Plan to evacuate to the home of a friend or family member who lives outside of the evacuation zones. Red Cross evacuation centers should be used as a last resort; however, if you need to go to an evacuation center keep in mind that you must bring a sleeping bag, items to cover your basic needs, medicines and a change of clothes.
Be sure to make advanced preparations for your pets. There are specific pet-friendly shelters in Miami-Dade County. Space is limited. To pre-register your pet, call 3-1-1. Pet owners must provide the required supplies (including a cage, food, etc.), and make arrangements in advance of their pick up.
· Choose an out-of-area emergency contact person. During or after a disaster, it’s often easier to call long distance, especially if local phone lines are overloaded or out of service.
· Tell your family about the Safe and Well website accessible at all times via www.miamiredcross.org. The Safe and Well website is an Internet-based tool that allows those directly affected by a disaster to let their loved ones know of their well-being. People within a disaster affected area are able to select and post standard “safe and well” messages.
· Show and explain to each family member how and when to turn off the water and electricity at the main switches.
· Take a Red Cross first-aid and CPR class. Remember that during a storm emergency personnel will not be able to reach you and your family must be prepared for anything.
Be Informed: · Find out what types of disaster are likely to occur in your area and how to prepare for each. · Find out how local authorities will contact you during a disaster. Listen to local media broadcasts or NOAA Weather Radio for the latest storm conditions and follow the advice of local authorities. Contact your local Red Cross for details about community disaster education presentations that may be arranged or are available in your workplace, school or community organization.
· If you are told to evacuate, do so immediately. You may choose to evacuate sooner than alerted if you think you may need additional time.
For more information regarding how individuals and families can prepare for disasters or to purchase emergency preparedness and first-aid kits, visit www.miamiredcross.org or contact (305) 644-1200.
The American Red Cross is a non-profit humanitarian organization, which provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross Greater Miami & The Keys offers disaster relief to victims of disaster, health and safety programs, international and armed forces emergency services to residents of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
Pirate Wellness Center is pleased to announce that starting in June, we have teamed up with the Lower keys Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to conduct weekly educational seminars at our facility on Cudjoe Key (MM21.4). The seminars will cover a number of wellness-related topics including Nutrition, Osteoporosis Screening, Heart Disease and Skin Cancer and Sun safety. Held every Tuesday, at 2.00pm – 4.00pm, these seminars are offered free to members and non-members of Pirate Wellness Center, however, we advise sign-up in advance as seating maybe limited. Please contact the Pirate Wellness Center at (305) 744-3440 for sign-up or more details. The calendar of events will be posted on the Pirate Wellness Center web site at www.piratewellnesscenter.com and also announced weekly in our local press and media. You can also contact AHEC at (305) 743-7111 or on the web at www.fkahec.org
Upper Keys Sons and Daughters of Italy, welcomes you to become a member, so you can receive the opportunity of working together with a united goal to help benefit our community and Italian Americans and their children. We are currently seeking regular & social members, we have a great time raising money for: Alzheimers, Cooley's Anemia, Hospice, Diabetes, Kidney & Lukemia Foundations, Social Fund Raisers and Scholarships. A non-profit organization. Please call Mike Sciarrone @ 305-852-9084.
The Monroe County Marine Resources pumpout boat is up and running again, after being out of service for several months. Boaters are encouraged to call Capt. Skyler Chapman at 747-2388 to schedule pumpouts as needed. The pumpout boat will be servicing the Key Largo and Islamorada area, augmenting the services provided at land-based facilities. The charge for a pumpout is only $5. The Department of Environmental Resources Clean Vessel Act Program allows the County to keep the fee structure low to maximize the incentive for boaters to use pumpouts and help keep our waters clean.
M.A.R.C Monroe Association of Retarded Citizens, a Non Profit Organization are proud to announce the opening of their ReMARCable BAZAAR.
Hours are Monday to Friday 10am till 2pm
Location is: Coralisle Church (Birch Educational Center) MM 90 90001 Overseas Highway Tavernier, FL 33070 Right next door to the Coral Shores High School.
There is something for everyone: Clothing, toys, tools, jewelry and misc household items… Very reasonable prices. Donations are always welcome. Drop off at side door, or call, for us to pick up Please contact us @ 305 852 3282
Informative Seminars on Phased Water Restrictions Available by Request
University of Florida Extension Service in Monroe County will be working with SWMD and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority to provide community education presentations and educational outreach about water conservation and phased water restrictions. Businesses, civic and professional groups can request a presentation by calling
305-292-4501 or email abb@ufl.edu. Presentations can be requested for the commercial or residential audience. Participants will learn about the latest water research, conservation methods, and regulations.
For more information contact: Alicia Betancourt, UF/IFAS/Monroe County Extension Agent, 305-292-4501.
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