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Thursday, April 2, 2020


WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1,  2020

DEAR READERS…..We have now been practicing social distancing since March 15… two full weeks.  The good news is that we have come through it somehow…. and that if I have to isolate with anyone I am glad that I’m doing it with Bob!!!!! We are indeed social animals, but thankfully,  we have always loved doing things together…. and it is also a plus to live in a house that provides lots of space and many places to hide!  We are forced to eat in every night… and if you know us…. we LOVE dining OUT!!!!  and we have rotated cooking in and taking out at restaurants in town.  Our Restaurateurs  are eager and wanting our business….. please support  and Tip generously!  And do stay away from crowds…. otherwise, in my opinion, it is like playing Russian Roulette.  This virus is a bugger…. it is an awful thing and the more I read about it the more I convince myself that  Mr. V it is lurking at our doors and windows, waiting for us to make an error of some kind so it could come in and take over our bodies… reminding me of that old movie, ‘The Invasion of the Body Snatchers’!!!!    I am overwhelmed by the numbers of people who are in harm’s way all over the world!  I am especially sad about those in nursing homes who cannot have visitors and are at such a high risk. Things are all shut down here, and yet, I understand that Higg’s Beach, because it is a County Beach, Key West has no jurisdiction in closing it down…. is open and crowded like there is no tomorrow!  I do not get it!  Better to be safe than sorry, I say!  
I have been receiving lots of hilarious things from friends and they really help to cheer us up… laughter is great medicine.  I also have received some very thought provoking messages… MOST of them very informative.  One I want to share with you is a youtube video presented by a young caring doctor from NYC, Dr. David Price.  I encourage you to check it out.  It answered lots of questions and helped with my fears.  Go to….
https://m,youtube.com/watch?v=YitWZj9QhdQ …..

GROCERY SHOPPING AND TAKE OUT…. This video is most informative on grocery shopping and ordering and bringing in Take Out Meals…..  Go to
https://m.youtube.com/watch?y=sjDuwe9KBps&feature=share#menu.  Even the simplest things we took so for granted have become a major deal, but again…. these are important guidelines to follow for  OUR safety’s sake.
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APRIL 1-APRIL 7,  ETC….. 2020, IN KEY WEST WITH LYNDA!!!!

WEDNESDAY….. APRIL 1….APRIL FOOL’S DAY!!!!
HAPPY APRIL 1 BIRTHDAY TO….MARY ELLEN LAPP … FRANCO PIACIBELLO … LEE SKILLINGTON ….. ALAN BEAUBIEN ….. JERRY SEECO … JOHN SMYTH… DAVID MARSHALL….. MARY LOU FERRIS!!!!
HAPPY APRIL 8 BIRTHDAY TO….. PETER ARNOW…. JACK EATON …. CANDICE CASE… ARLENE MACHOR.

Readers…. I am hoping that we will all wake up on April First and find out this Pandemic was all JUST A WILD AND WACKY April Fool’s Joke, like the Key West Citizen usually publishes every April 1st, just for a good laugh!  Unfortunately…. this is reality… no joke… no laughing matter!  But let us all try to think of something funny we might pass on to  someone we know….something to bring joy and frivolity to someone’s life today…. I want to commend the electronic edition of KONK Life… They are printing a lovely idea each day to  do something special and creative during this ‘spell’ we are living through!  It gets one centered on the positive which is a good thing.  Thanks to Guy deBoer for that!

KEY WEST SERVICE WORKERS NEED YOUR HELP…. This is for those with the Venmo  or Square  apps., but you can donate checks to Kim Glen (
bice710@yahoo.com) and she will distribute to either those persons you choose directly or evenly to everyone… whatever you choose.  Go to the link to see the names who need your help…. 
http://docs.google.com/spreadssheets/d/1208FIBUhR_YVLgHxNlWvbFGaf619XJRIF7Y8h0o/htmlvie.   (HOPE THIS WORKS… IF IT DOESN’T AND YOU WANT THE LIST, SEND ME AN EMAIL WITH A REQUEST.)

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND…MY TAKE-AWAY!!!!…… I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but these are some of the main points that stand out in all that I have been reading and viewing lately….  If you are as concerned as I am, I have no doubt you have heard all these pointers before…. but it helps to be reminded of them over and over until they are a part of our lives……. PLEASE…Keep those hands washed constantly….. use hand-sanitizer….. Remain indoors but if you are out…..Stay 6 feet apart from persons you encounter even in the grocery store…. For some reason, I understand that  using Ibuprofen is not recommended…. The key sign that things may be amiss is if you are suddenly out of breath just doing ordinary things…. That seems to be the red flag about possibly contracting the virus…. Wear Masks when you are out and about… This is a new recommendation and it makes sense.  Thanks to Sushi and all the 801 Girls who are making masks…. and I just read that Bernadette Restivo is also making them…. great….Just think…. Soon it will be like a continuous Fantasy Fest in Key West!!!!  Let me know if you have any other pointers to mention.

VERY SAD NEWS…. One of the world’s most beloved playwrights, TERRENCE MCNALLY,  passed away on March 24, from complications from the CaronaVirus.  Terrence and his husband Tom Kirdahy, had a home in Key West on Stumpf Lane, for years.  We got to meet them a long time ago at Lateda at Christopher Peterson’s famous Eyecons Show.  They loved it in KW and it was a joy having them here!!!!   The Waterfront Playhouse presented several of his plays, like “The Full Monty” and “Mothers and Sons”…. and Terrence was there for a Talk Back after the latter show.  It was a special night.  He also brought two of his lead Broadway Stars who appeared in his musicals, Jason Danieley and his late wife, Marin Mazzi, to the Playhouse, who presented an evening of music from McNally’s shows, also with a talk-back.  It was a magical evening.  And the Red Barn was ready to present yet another of McNally’s plays, ‘Frankie & Johnny at the Claire de Lune’ before the arrival of the Virus!!!  Terrence McNally will be deeply missed.  He left his mark on Key West.

****PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THESE AQUA IDOL SINGERS…I do NOT want you to forget the great vocalists who gave of their time and talent to help raise $$$$ for the Waterfront Playhouse…….They are…..STEPHANIE WISE…. BOB WOOD…. JON HERNANDEZ…. BRIA ANSARA…. GAYLA MORGAN…. TREY FORSYTH….. SARAH DORRANCE … AND… CHARLII CLARK!  These are some of the most wonderful and talented individuals and nicest people I have EVER known… and that also includes those who started the event with us, way back ON JAN. 22…. including…. LUKE …. ZACH… MOUKA…. CALEN … MIKE …..RICHARD ….PERKY SARAH…. HERB…AND  VERA!!!!  When a decision is made on how the Finale will be handled,  I will be letting you know…so sit tight, hang in there…. and  be ready when I make an announcement about it!!! 

THE IDOL PRIZE PACKAGE…..I want to thank everyone out there who has continue to contribute to the Prize Package….Right now the Package is valued at over $34,000….. you are all so kind and generous.  Even though we have postponed the Event until further notice, all those prizes WILL be used eventually when we have our Finale.   The show WILL go on, somehow, someway… just not right now!!!!  Let me know if you would like me to send you a list of all those who  have donated thus far and I will send it to you.  (For those who have promised items, please let me know as we are still picking up and some are dropping off.)  

MY CONCHTV WEBSITE..You are receiving this personally, but note that you can also read this blog in its entirety 24/7..anytime on my website with Conch TV… Just go to
www.conchtv.com/author/lynda … and Voila!  There I am!!  Even a picture!!!!  Also, you can see the  ARIES Birthday and Anniversary Lists and Personality Traits… Fun!

SENDING ME INFO…. If you have something you would like  me to print,  let me know at least by next Tuesday.    Please include ALL essential details like time, date, place, and contact info too.  Try to be as concise as possible.. 

BEFORE  ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE IN OUR UNIVERSE…. This blog was overflowing with zillions of things happening every single day, morning, noon and night…. You will see that this is no longer the case.  We have very few places to go…. and because we are home bound, our books, TV, computer, cell phone, and yards are our safe havens….. I will try to let everyone know what I hear…. and if you know of anything that we should know, please inform me.   

THE STUDIOS KEY WEST….. The Studios will launch a new suite of workshops, exhibits and events that can be enjoyed anywhere…..  The Event will take place on the Studios Facebook Page. thru a Facebook Live event from 6-7 pm on April 2….  Check it out.

THANKS TO MAYOR TERI JOHNSTON… who is a Voice of Reason during this turbulent time.  She is doing everything possible to keep us safe here on our Island Paradise.  Please listen to her and follow her lead.  Seriously…. right now, I don’t think there are too many safer places to be right now than in Key West.  No one from the outside coming in….. everything closed down…. people doing all the right things… no cruise ships…. and the weather is divine!  Go outside and enjoy the butterflies everywhere… and at night, the skies are so clear …. you can count the stars!  Sole Luna!!!!!!  Plus there is not a sound on Duval…. it is like we are living in the country!
    
KEY WEST DINING SPECIALS!!!!   ALL BARS & RESTAURANTS ARE CLOSED… and ONLY OPEN FOR TAKE OUT ORDERS!  And most every event in town has also been cancelled. 
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THE FOLLOWING RESTAURANTS ARE ‘SUPPOSED’ TO BE OPEN FOR TAKE OUT OR DELIVERY….
NOTE THAT SOME OF THE RESTAURANTS MENTIONED BELOW BEGAN TAKE OUT…. BUT FOR VARIOUS REASONS, STOPPED DOING IT…. IF YOU KNOW OF RESTAURANTS THAT ARE OFFERING TAKE OUT AND ARE NOT LISTED….OR  KNOW OF RESTAURANTS THAT HAVE CEASED PROVIDING THIS SERVICE, PLEASE EMAIL ME….THANKS ….  (I will say that we have had great success with Mangia Mangia, Outback, and Viva Saloon….)
Ana’s Cuban Cafe…Antonia’s…Azur..Banana Cafe …….Baypoint Market …Better Than Sex .. …Big John’s Pizza… ….The Breakfast Club…. Cafe Sole … Camilles… Caroline’s…Chef John Hines…. .Chico’s Cantina…..Clementes Trolley Pizzaria……Conch Republic Seafood …..Conch Shack …Conch Town Liquor ….Corner Sandwich Shop …. Courthouse Deli …Cuban Coffee Queen ….. Deluna’s …Denny’s… The Dirty Pig … DJ’s Clam Shack … Dolphin Deli …Domino’s Pizza … Duetto Pizza…….Dunkin Donuts ……El Mocho…….. Fernandy’s Cafe ….Fisherman’s Cafe ….. Five Guys … Flaming Buoy … Frita’s….Garbo’s Grill ……Goldman’s Deli …. Grain & Berry …Grand Vin …. Hard Rock …. Harpoon Harry’s… …. Hot Tin Roof….. I Hop …Jack Flats ….Kennedy Cafe ….Key Plaza Creperie … Kim’s Kuban … La Creppier …La Grignote… La Michoacana……. Lobster Shack ….Lola’s Bistro ….Lost Kitchen supper Club ….. Mangia Mangia  … …..Misohappy…. Moondog Cafe ….Miami Subs….Mr. Z’s …. NY Pasta Garden ….Ocean Grill…. Off the Hook…. Old Town Bakery …… One Love Food Truck …Pescado…..The Raw Machine ….Sandy’s Cafe ……..Outback…. Paradise Pizza Restaurant .. ….Red Shoe Grill …. …..Schooner Wharf ….Seagrass Thai …Seven Fish …….Sister Noodle House… Smoked BBQ…. Smoothie Shuttle….. Sonic Burger …Taco Express… …. Square Grouper ….. Subway …. Sunset Pier…… Taco Express …… Thai Island…..  Thirsty Mermaid…. Tong’s Garden Chinese …Two Friends Patio … Vino’s….. Uva…  VIVA SALOON …. VIV Wine Bistro …. Wendy’s….Boondock’s….
I just got word from Carl McMackin that there is a new place for Fresh Seafood…cash only….Located temporarily between Hog Fish Bar and the Old Fishbuzters under a red roof shelter on Stock Island….Call 305-304-8677 …owner, Ryan Shapiro.  
I KNOW THERE ARE OTHER RESTAURANTS INVOLVED….. PLEASE CALL THEM TO CHECK BEFORE STOPPING BY!  Thanks to ALL these places who are Open to help us out during this time….. They need your HELP NOW!  Please order and give them the business they sorely need during this challenging time!!!  Try out all the restaurants you have always wanted to go to and somehow missed!  Now is your chance!  Support our local restaurants, owners and  wait staff .   

TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANICAL GARDEN IS OPEN FOR NOW…. Unless there has been a recent change of plans, I got word that this haven on Stock Island will be open FREE to anyone who wants to stroll through the gardens and enjoy some peace and serenity…. (Of course… right now, we actually have that on Duval Street!)  Take a good book and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere while adhering to social distancing there.    open 10 am to 4 pm…..

WOMANKIND WILL REMAIN OPEN ONLY…. For services deemed ‘essential’….for info go to
www.womankindkeywest.com.    

BARBERSHOP CHORUS….Joe Tripp, Key West’s fave police officer and Aqua Idol Star, has started his Barbershop Singing Group…  If you have ideas, suggestions or can help financially…or know someone that can help Joe, please contact him at 813-477-3045 or email him at
Joelepro1@gmail.com.  You can send checks to Joe Tripp at PO Box 2374, Key West, FL 33040.  If you are interested in participating in the Chorus, contact Joe also. 

NOTE  THAT ALL  STAGE SHOWS ARE CANCELLED OR POSTPONED AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE… THE RED BARN …. TENNESSEE WILLIAMS THEATRE….THE FRINGE…. KEY WEST THEATER….. THE STUDIOS…..EVERYWHERE!!!!!   WE ARE ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO!!!!! 

KEY WEST ART & HISTORICAL SOCIETY ONLINE SERVICES….An extensive series of Distinguished Speaker Series Presentations filmed over the last three yrs can be seen online….also, Flagler’s Railroad…. Historic Marker Tours of Key West Sights…. Depicting Hemingway, and online gallery of 59 original Guy Harvey sketches…. etc…. Mario Sanchez video …Robert the Doll…Hemingway in KW…. and online collections of more than 35,000 objects in the KWAHS archives….  Go to
www.kwahs.com.  

ALSO CANCELLED or POSTPONED……KW Artisan Market at Higgs Beach though it is online virtually ….The Animal Farm ….Mote’s Ocean Fest….Bahama Village 20th anniv. Music Program …. Migration Mania …. Conch Republic  Independence Celebration ….Tree Giveaway in April ….CSpeaker Series at Botanic Gardens…. Taste of Key West ….. Viper Owners Assoc. Car Show…..Dance Classes at Coffee Mill….

SWING DANCE CLASSES WITH LUCY!!!..CLASSES POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE… .

AWESOME FOUNDATION KEY WEST!!!  Friend Michael Shields asked that I mention this Foundation that he is heavily involved in.  Globally, there are 90 chapters…there are 50 in the USA, with 5 in Florida, including Key West.  Over $4.4 million granted since 2009.   The mission of the group is to bring more awesomeness to our town, and spreading it by awarding $1,000 grants with no strings attached to the most awesome idea, project, proposal, or plan that is presented to the Group of Trustees, who each plop down from their own pockets the money to fund the Grant.  Sounds totally AWESOME to me!!!  Check it out online at
www.awesomefoundationkeywest.org.  These awards have been given since Oct.  To date, over 60 applicants have been received.  As coordinator of this group, Michael Shields is serving as the Dean.  

ALL  BELOW CANCELLED INDEFINITELY:
COMEDY AT BOTTLECAP.. ON HIATUS TILL FURTHER NOTICE…..
THE GARDENS HOTEL…. ON HIATUS for NOW!!!
SCHOONER WHARF…. NOT OPERATING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…Take Out orders….  
GREEN PARROT…. TEMPORARILY CLOSED….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….CLOSED FOR NOW….OPEN FOR TAKE OUT
SMOKIN TUNA…. GONE FISHING!
LATEDA…. CLOSED FOR A WHILE!… 
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB,…. TIME TO TAKE A BREAK AND WILL REOPEN WHEN THE DUST SETTLES….
TROPIC CINEMA MEMBER …CLOSED FOR A WHILE….
MANGOES WITH DAVE BOOTLE…. TAKING A BREAK UNTIL????  (sure will miss Dave!!!!)

KEYS ORTHOPEDICS OFFERS FREE SEMINARS…..MAY 20….6 pm at the Double Tree Resort Grand Key, Resort, KW at 3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd…. Educational Seminars on Maintaining healthy joints.  Join Dr. Christopher Bensen and Meghan Hall, PA-C for a discussion about  how to care for your shoulders, hips and knees and what options are available to treat joint pain.  Other Seminars will be held on May 20, July 22, and Sept. 23.

NEW BOOKS BY MY READERS ANNOUNCED…
AUTHOR GEORGE FONTANA….George has a new book out, “Where in the World: Notes from the Tour Zone”  … available in paperback with photos & commentary by George’s unique perspective…you will be taking a world cruise with George!  Now at
http://www.amazon.com/Where-World-Notes-Tour-Zone/dp1951150112.   Enjoy the tour!!!   

BOOKS & BOOKS OFFERS FREE HOME DELIVERY….Those  home bound or practicing social distancing and all else, can go to
www.shop.booksandbooks.com or call 305-320-0208 and order a book.  Order by noon and delivery will be done by 4 pm that day.  Mon-Fri only.  No better to enjoy a self quarantine better than with a good book!

LUANN GROSSCUP ANNOUNCES NEW BOOK!!!.. ‘FLIGHT: An American Pilot’s Story of Adventure, Descent, and Redemption’, by local author and friend, Luann Grosscup and Capt. Neil Hansen has been released!!!  It is one man’s aviation story (Neil Hansen), within the context of CIA covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.  Presently, the book is available at
www.amazon.com, in either soft cover or kindle.  
Go to:
https://www.amazon.com/Flight-Neil-GrahamHansen/dp/1940773814/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=FLIGHT+Hansen+paperback&gid=1552398027&s=gateway&sr=8-1.      

BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY LISTS….If you would like to be included in the Birthday and Anniversary Lists that I send out every month, please let me know your month and day by sending that info to me at
kwlynda@bellsouth.net.  There are special perks to being on the lists!!!!  One of the perks is having your name in KONK Life on the day of your Birth 
 
PRAYER CHAIN…..Please continue to remember the following in your thoughts and prayers….. Prayers for all of us in the Keys who are facing this pandemic coronavirus… it is a serious thing… Give us the strength to practice social distancing, to be relaxed under pressure, and to err on the side of caution……. let us all stay healthy and sensible and supportive of one another……Pray for Tom Kirdahy, and the family and friends of Terrence McNally ….. .the family and friends of George Murphy….. Kate Miano …..Javier Lopez …..Diana Davis …. the family & friends of Terry Wetmore, who recently passed away……Michael Amin ….Nidia Borders……Pam Vereb and family  on the recent loss of her dear Mother….Fiona Molloy…. The family of Mike Stallard, and especially Mike’s wife, Kelly and Mike’s children………Bucky Montgomery. …John Baird. ….Michael Thomas ………Barbara Brant….. Jim Hall ……..Sissy McDonald….. Chuck Selph…. Larry Selph…..Genevieve Isaksen ….Kathy Elias …Ann Marie Adriani… …..John Behmke …..Sandy Abookire ….Jerry Galeana ….RE Frechette . ….. Donna Barnett….….Sharron Mondo… Maggie Domski …….Len Stevens  .…. Rick Elias ….Joe McMurray …George Kling …..Mary Larkin …. …Robin Deck …Paul Cotton….. Carl McMackin ……  Nancy Williams …Christy Nelson… Virgil Williams .. ….. Fred and Judi Stevens …Fred Lima  …Maryann Barth…..Kathy Stevens …..Georgia ….Dena Badgerow…..…Bella Rettenwander ……Diane Covan ….Guy de Boer….….Dawn de Boer …. Pat West … …Joe Dallas Sr … Jan Cernan ….Donna Stanton … Charlie Allen  …Lee Garrison … Lou Ann Cymont … Cheryl Walchli … Terri White …John Padget  …..Eric Nelson …….Gary Rivenson …Donna Stabile ….Todd Reifschneider … …Pat Waller …..Millie Chawlew …Brian Belanger ……. Lee Knight … Jeffrey Grosky …..…Frank Gren  … …Sherrey Welch …Marta White …. Maggie Domski ….… Peter Deksmith …Bill Lodermeir …Betty & Jack Darst……Richard and Betty Carraway ……Lottie Domski …. Anne McKee …..Teresa Lawson ……. Tony Martinez … Star Husky… Ron Maranian …Marec Yooree ……. Pamella C. Bocdow. …Dee Dee Duecker … Karla Muir … Vincent Gregory …Tony Freese… Jennifer O’Lear … Kent Gater….Margaret Taylor … Roland Ryper …Patrick Richards.   Remember, there are many reasons that we pray…not just because people are ill…. I do believe that when we all send prayers and good vibes to those in need, those prayers mystically meet and surround those being prayed for.  Sometimes we pray for miracles and the impossible….sometimes we pray to just cope with the results of what happens to those we are praying for.  Sometimes we pray for strength to go on and to accept…sometimes we pray for thanksgiving.  We are in this thing called ‘Life’ together….and we all have power within us to help our fellow man.  Bless you for remembering our loved ones….Prayer changes things!  Let me know if you know of anyone who should be added to this list.

BOB FRECHETTE=FABULOUS REALTOR IN TOWN!!!!…..Need a realtor in town?  My husband BOB FRECHETTE IS YOUR MAN!!!!  He has been with the marvelous Compass Realty ( NOW Keller-Williams Compass) for 20+ years …Give him a call at 305-304-2584!  Email him at
rfrechette@bellsouth.net.  He is the BEST! I promise!!!!  Honest, Loyal, Fair, and Adorable too!!!  He will have ONLY your best interests at heart.

TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN NEEDS VOLUNTEER MENTORS….mentors needed to work with dedicated students….If interested call Karla Quintana at 305-293-1546 or email her at
karla.quintana@keysschools.com

ARTISTS WANTED FOR MALLORY SQUARE….Sunset Celebrations is seeking more artists to participate at this iconic event.  For info, email
jury@sunsetcelebration.   NOTE THAT MALLORY SQUARE IS CLOSED FOR THE LONG HAUL…. STAY TUNED!!!

LOWER KEYS MEDICAL CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….There are opportunities available for volunteers… at reception desk, as a greeter, an escort, etc….Call 305-294-5531 for information extension 4771 or email
Tami.Harmon@LKMC.com

MYSTERY FEST IS CANCELLED THIS SEASON……

A PUN or LEXOPHILE FOR YOU….. I stayed up all night to see where the sun went… and then, it dawned on me!
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THURSDAY
HAPPY APRIL 2… BIRTHDAY TO….HARRY SCHROEDER…. TERRY JEFFERS …STEPHANIE SKYLAR …. ANNE STEVENS … BEVERLY WALTERS….
HAPPY APRIL 9 BIRTHDAY TO….. JEFFREY HARWELL…. BOB SCOTT… PAT SMITH … BILL ROBERTS … BARRY PHILIPSON…. RCHARD SMOLIK….

THE FOLLOWING CANCELLED OR POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…
BILL MELCHIOR AT AMERICAN LEGION CANCELLED…… Bill has cancelled his gig at The Legion until further notice…..
TRUMAN WATERFRONT MARKET…CANCELLED FOR NOW……
TAVERN N TOWN…ON HIATUS TILL FURTHER NOTICE…..                                                                                                                
(Never Fear….Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt will entertain once again from 5 to 9 pm in the Lounge….) 
BO’S FISHWAGON….ON HIATUS FOR NOW…
(The Southernmost Magnolia on hiatus while BO’s is closed…..they will once again perform every Thurs from 6 to 9 pm….at Caroline & William Sts….Classic country music, Cajun, and bluegrass music with Maggie Moniz, Steve Gibson, Chuck Sherman, Kit Farovoy… unique sounds you will love!!!Guaranteed to make you have a darn good time!!!!)
THE GARDENS HOTEL…..GARDENS TAKING A BREAK FOR AWHILE….
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…ON HIATUS…..  OPEN FOR TAKE OUT SERVICE…..THANKFUL ON THURSDAY…  I am grateful for all my Aqua Idol Participants who gave of their time and talent for the Waterfront Playhouse… and for all those who attended every week to support this event!  I am so thankful for all my readers and those who have been so kind to me through the years.  I want to give special thanks to the following who have touched my life very specially in the last two weeks……Clayton Beattie and Mary Ellen….. Daniel Bochlas …. Emily Maltz…..Sheri Lohr … Nora Monicp….. Diane Strong …. Nancy Seidel … Barbara Vernovage …. Alfredo Gimenez …. Nathan Knight …. Christopher Elwell….Marion LaBella…. Joey Stevens…. My Entire Family …. Maggie Domski … Kevin Melloncamp …. Fred and Judi Stevens …. Dena Badgerow…. Chuck Abookire …. Alison Teal …. John Boutte…. Kris Pabian … .Scott Burau…..Eric Teves ….. John Agnew …. David Dunn…… Gail Rose and Rodney Kerridge …. Donna Stabile…. ….Juan Pisani…….. Lynn Kaufelt & Coco Vivien …. Val Marmillion…. Maria Sharpe….Drew Wenzel….Stuart Kaufman …Morgan Sykes …. David Sloan….Michael Jensen …Shuyler Brown ….Dennis Beaver & Bert Whitt … Bill Melchior …Christine Gorham … Sheri Lohr … Destiny Montgomery … Joe Tripp… Charlie Waite … Nancy 3 Hoffman… Laurie Thibaud… Al Romano …Lucy Carleton … Kristin LoGerfo… Peter Glicklich …Mark Rossi …Michael Halprin…. Rita Linder…. Perry Arnold … Dan Metzler …. Neil Chamberlain … Kenny Weschler … Rodderick Gill …. Shirrel Rhoades …Laura Richardson …. Jimmy Olson … Marilyn Kellner….Mandy Miles….Kate Miano ….. John & Maribell Maschal…. Wayne Larue Smith…. Denis Hyland …. Carolyn Sullivan….Carmello Vitale …Phil Buscher … Harpoon Harry’s … Stephanie Hellstrom … Christopher Peterson …. Sue Puskedra …. Maria Wevers…. Chris Shultz …. Carol Wightman … Damian DeAngelis …. Goldman’s Deli …. Donna Barnett …Tropic Cinema …. Bounce Margil…. Leda Andrews….Temp Restaurant…. Pul Murphy …. Kelly Norman …. Mimi McDonald ….Ed Swift …. Erin McKenna … Ellen Steininger …. Karen Beauprie…. Deborah Moore … Christine Cordone …. Susan Guadagno …. Bruce Moore…. Ralph DePalma…. Bobby Nesbitt … Libby York…. Dave Bootle…. Janette Stone …. Rusty Hodgdon …. Jim Speake …. Joanna Brady …. Carol Tedesco …. Neal Ruchman …KWAHS  and Michael Gieda and Daniel Ayers… Carol Tedesco .. … Reef Perkins … Rebecca Tomlinson…..Jim Salini……. Jed Dodds and The Studios…. … Helen & Ben Harrison .. ….. Howard & Cyndy Livingston  …..Gina Karr …… Lance Harvey… Tom Luna ….. Edie and Julia ….. Amy Bondurant.. … Dan Cocco & Jim Salem … …Michael Prococcini….. Gail Rose …..Barry Cook & Harrell Odom …. Helen Walker ….Teresa Long …. Mike Procaccini….. June Hudson & Fred Greenberg …. Jeffrey Groskey……….Bonnie Piceu… George Fernandez .. …Kate Regan & Ken Silverman …….Penny Leto… …. Tom Thayer …. Matthew Helmerich …… Melissa Lang …. Fiona Molloy …. Bunnie Smith…Gary Symons … …..Rusty Hodgdon ……Dustan Carpenter and John Nutting ….. Mayor Terri Johnston .. …..Marty & Helene Greenberg.. ….. Kristen & Jim Ryan …….David Talpasz … Pam & Paul Vereb ….. Sally Stevens……Heather Carruthers…… Kevin Melloncamp & Scott Mason ……Terry Howery & wife, Annette ……and last but NEVER least,…Bob…… ALWAYS…… Bob!!!!

PLACES ON HIATUS RIGHT NOW…..
COMEDY KEY WEST, MARCH …COMEDY WILL RESUME WHEN ALL IS RIGHT WITH THE WORLD…….
( WE NEED TO LAUGH AND CANNOT WAIT UNTIL THE BOTTLECAP RE OPENS THIS GREAT SPOT!   Go to www.comedykeywest.com.)   
SCHOONER WHARF… TIME FOR REFLECTION….. THE SCHOONER WILL REOPEN….IN TIME. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….
**WOMEN OF INTEGRITY & MEN OF VALOR EVENT, MARCH 26….POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!!! CONGRATS TO ALL HONOREES!!!!!  

STRING MUSICIANS SOUGHT…. The KW Community String Orchestra is seeking those who play violin, cello, viola, etc. at all levels of experience.  For info contact Lynn-Marie at
lynnmariekw@gmail.com

SOME GREAT HAPPY HOURS WHEN THINGS ARE HAPPIER AGAIN….…..1)  Alonzo’s…4-6:30… Half price apps and drinks… 2) Ram’s Head South (formerly Blue Macaw)… 4-7 pm… $3 drinks including well, beer and wine…and half price apps that are delicious!!!!…. 3)  Boathouse 4-6 pm half price on all drinks and apps one side of menu…4) The Grand Café, 5-7:00 pm…1/2 price wine, cocktails and beer and half priced appetizers… 5) The Saint…. 4:17-7:14 pm… half price drinks and special priced small plates 6) Little Room Jazz Club…. Reduced prices on food and drinks…. Plus sit around the piano bar at 5:30 pm….. 7)  The Raw Bar….4:30-6:30….

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FRIDAY…. 
HAPPY APRIL  3 BIRTHDAY TO….MORGAN SYKES …. MABRY BINNAKER ….CHEF LEE FETTIS ….TOMMY WILSON …. CHRIS CLIFTON ….DEE DEE DUECKER ….APRIL RIEDEL …..(Please remember Stanley Vernovage.)
HAPPY APRIL 10 BIRTHDAY TO ….. DONNA BARNETT …. JANICE GRUBER …. LANDON BRADBARY …. MARILYN MAYE …. JUDY BUXTON …. GREGORY JAMES …. RENNY STEVENS…. CAROL KIWALA…. (Please remember Theresa Wise.)

THE FOLLOWING ARE ON HIATUS FOR A LONG WHILE…..
MUSIC ON THE INGHAM AT SUNSET…..(Jerry Downs, former Aqua Idol for the Waterfront Playhouse has cancelled for awhile.)
TIX  ON SALE FOR ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’….RUCHMAN HAS POSTPONED THIS PLAY AT THE STUDIOS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE……( STAY TUNED…….This is the sure-to-be-HIT play by Neal Ruchman to be seen Thurs. -Sat. May 14,15, & 16 and May 21,22, & 23…. 8 pm at The Studios.  This exciting play will be directed by Murphy Davis…stars Jeremy Zoma, Jessica Miano-Kruel, David Black, Mathias Maloff, Caroline Taylor, Don Bearden and more….Get info and tickets at
www.tskw.org or call 305-296-0458.)
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB.. 821 Duval St…TAKING A BREAK FOR NOW…. WILL RE OPEN WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT!!!
SALSA DANCE LESSONS WITH  LUCY & FRIENDS…. ON  HIATUS
CHUCK FOX AT AMERICAN LEGION…. CANCELLED FOR THE DURATION OF THE SEASON……
GREEN PARROT….. ON HIATUS….
**GARDENS HOTEL.. THE GARDENS WILL RESUME WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT AGAIN IN KEY WEST!
COMEDY KEY WEST….. TAKING A BREAK…. BUT THE LAUGHTER WILL BEGIN AGAIN…. RIGHT NOW… NO LAUGHING MATTER!!!!! 
WALKING TOURS… TOURS ARE NOW ON HOLD FOR A WHILE……                                                                                                                                 (WILL begin again Every Friday and Saturday, when the coast is clear!!!!…… This tour features former homes and fave haunts of well known KW writers.  Tours start at 4:30 pm on Fri. and 10 am on sat.  Meet at KW Library, 700 Fleming St……and finish on Greene St… Reservations…call 305-293-9291…Guides are the very handsome Scott Burau and the adorable Sarah Goodwin. )
LATEDA….  ON A BREAK TILL FURTHER NOTICE……(In the meantime, we will all miss Christopher Peterson’s Eyecons Show… Randy Roberts Live! Show….3 Sum…The Spectrelles… Ronnie & James…….. 
SCHOONER WHARF….BREAK TIME……. ONLY OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON…. TAKING TIME OFF FOR AWHILE…….
TAVERN N TOWN …..WILL BEGIN WHEN APPROPRIATE…
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE……. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT!!!!
SPEAKER SERIES AT LIBRARY…. LECTURES ON HIATUS……

FLORIDA KEYS SPCA SPRING SOCIAL, MARCH 20  … THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER 6TH…….. At KW Golf Clubhouse…. 6450 College Rd….  6:30 pm….

“THE LAST PLANE OUT OF CAMBODIA” PRESENTATION ON APRIL 3 & APRIL 8…NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!!!!
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SATURDAY… 

HAPPY APRIL 4 BIRTHDAY TO …..GEORGE SANDERS …. JENNY EMERSON … BRIAN TAYLOR … SUZIE BYRD … BILLY PISCOPO … EVAN FOWLS …. (Please remember Kitty Green and Arthur Gasior.)   
HAPPY APRIL 11 BIRTHDAY TO …..BOB PABIAN….. RENA DAHLGREN…. WEST VALENTINE INTERDONATO …. TIM MAYER …. TIM McALPINE ….MICHAEL POPOVICE …. LAURIE JORDAN NICK …. JIM BLAHNIK….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. NANCY MOULTON AND DIANA DAVIS….

TEMPORARILY CLOSED….     
IN TIME…..THE TRUE SIT-AROUND- THE- PIANO –BAR- EXPERIENCE WILL LIVE AGAIN!!!!…ON HIATUS….. FOR NOW!!!
SCHOONER WHARF…. TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR BUSINESS. Open for take out orders.
**VIVA’S S SALOON…. OPEN FOR TAKE OUT……DELISH FOOD…… OWNER  ALFREDO GIMENEZ IS A GEM!!!!!  Ordered the rib eye steak and the wiener schnitzel and both were delicious last night!) 903 Duval St..
 THE GARDENS HOTEL…. BOBBY GREEN IS PRACTICING AT HOME…. SEE YOU WHEN PEACE ARRIVES….  
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…..Take out only….
TAVERN N TOWN. ..The fab Bobby Nesbitt  WILL BE BACK … Taking a safe break!!!!!!   
LATEDA…..Entertainers WILL PERFORM AGAIN!!!!  JUST WAIT!!!! … 

ALL EVENTS AT TENNESSEE WILLIAMS CANCELLED OR POSTPONED INDEFINITELY…LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED…..Call Mary at 305-304-0578 for info.
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SUNDAY…..

HAPPY  APRIL 5  BIRTHDAY TO….GORDO N KEISER …. LUCY CARLETON … BILL MELCHIOR ….DORA GHOLSON …. JOHN HAMILTON ….RITA BROWN TROXEL …. PETER KING….. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO …. PATTI & CRAIG ROBERTS.
HAPPY EASTER APRIL 12 BIRTHDAY TO….. J.T. THOMPSON …. RICK WORTH …. NINA CROOKS … CHRISTOPHER SKINNER …. MATT ZINTSMASTER ….KIM SCHROEDER …. KEIDI EHRGOT…..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. PATTI & CARL McMACKIN…. AND JUAN PISANI AND VALSIN MARMILLION….

CHURCHES GO ONLINE DURING THIS TIME OF SELF ISOLATION…..St. Mary Star of the Sea Basilica will conduct Sat. Mass at 4:30 pm and 5:15 (Spanish)…. and daily Mon-Fri… at 8 am…. at
https://stmarykeywest.com/worship-mass-schedule/.  There are many other live streaming videos and links available online for other denominations.  For spiritual guidance the Parish will be open and people are welcome to come. 
MCC CHURCH… STREAMING Live on Facebook…..and live 10 am on Sunday…You can donate to help their ministries, including cooking with love.. still delivering meals every Sat. to clients who need help more than ever.    For more info call Sheri at 305-304-6090.

KEY WEST ARTISAN MARKET GOES VIRTUAL….Meet Online while the Market is on hiatus….  You can access thru the Artisan Market Facebook Page or go to….
http://www.facebook.com/events/528855914710598/

VIVA SALOON… OPEN FOR TAKE OUT…903 DUVAL ST.
OLD STONE CHURCH, MARCH 22.. EVENTS HERE ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB… ON LEAVE FOR A WHILE…
SCHOONER WHARF…. TAKING A PAUSE THAT REFRESHES…….Take Out Only…. 
LATEDA…. CLOSED TILL FURTHER NOTICE…..
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO….. TEMPORARILY ON HIATUS….  OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….
TAVERN N TOWN… CLOSED FOR A SPELL….
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON….CLOSED 
GREEN PARROT…CLOSED
JAZZ IN THE GARDENS HOTEL…..   SHUTTERED FOR A TIME………5:30-8:00 pm….526 Angela St… 
LA TRATTORIA OCEANSIDE….ON A BREAK UNTIL ?????? …

IMPROMPTU CONCERTS…. CANCELLED FOR UNTIL NEXT SEASON.  (Congrats on a great seasson!!!)
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HAPPY  APRIL  6 BIRTHDAY TO… SUE FORTI …. GEORGE RUTGERS … (Please remember Larry Harvey … and   Virginia Molzan.)   HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ….. LINDA CURTIS & TIM SKOH…. (Note that this would have been the Anniversary of Terrence McNally and Tom Kirdahy.)
HAPPY APRIL 13 BIRTHDAY TO …. ANNIE MINERS …. LORETTA FORMAN ….. LIZ CALLAZWAY…. DON BEARDEN …. TERRY O’JHARA …. TONY YANIZ…..HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO…. HELEN WALKER AND LEO WATERS…..

ON HIATUS….
VIVA SALOON….OPEN FOR TAKE OUT… DELISH!!!!
AT THE GARDENS HOTEL….WILL BE BA-ACK!!!!   
GINGERBREAD SQUARE GALLERY…. gallery  WILL BE OPEN….Exhibit will be featuring Rebecca Bennett, Janet Mueller, and John Whitney.  There will be NO reception.
DUELING BARTENDERS…….AQUA NIGHTCLUB TEMPORARILY CLOSED  …..
DRUNK SPELLING BEE ..   PLACE IS CLOSED BUT OPEN FOR TAKEOUT!!!!   
LITTLE ROOM ….. SEE YOU LATER…. STAY TUNED….…..
LATEDA… 
SCHOONER WHARF……..IN TIME WILL BE BACK IN BUSINESS!!!!… OPEN FOR TAKE OUT….
SMOKIN TUNA SALOON… THERE IS A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!!!
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…BE PATIENT… WE WILL OPEN AGAIN… open for take out….
TAVERN N TOWN…. ENTERTAINMENT ON HOLD….

****DAVE BOOTLE…”THIS AIN’T BROADWAY” SHOW ON MARCH 23….and MARCH 30… POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…… WE WILL BE VERY ANXIOUS TO SEE THIS SHOW AND CHEER FOR DAVE WHEN THE TIME COMES!!!!!
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TUESDAY… 
HAPPY  APRIL 7 BIRTHDAY TO …. MIKE GILLIS …. BOB BROWN ….CHRISTIAN MONZON….. (Please remember Dick Buckheim.)  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ….. CAROLYN AND BOB SCOTT…. AND  ….. KAY FULLEN AND DICK NORFORD!!!
HAPPY APRIL 14 BIRTHDAY TO …..PAM VEREB …. IOLAND STASHENKO …. WILL TREM …. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ….. PETER AND HOLLY ILAQUA DIAMOND…..

NANCY 3 HOFFMAN….Every Tuesday from 5 to 7 pm,. Nancy is doing an online Cabaret on her Facebook Page…. Pull up a chair, grab a glass of vino as she will bring some cheer to you during this stay-at-home epidemic.    For more info call her at 207-939-0301.

***LITTLE ROOM JAZZ CLUB …FOR THE TIME BEING ALL IS ON HOLD…..
TAVERN N TOWN.. only open for take out food orders now…..THIS FAB DUO WILL BE BACK ENTERTAINING WHEN THE TIME COMES, …..(Carmen Rodriguez and Bobby Nesbitt entertain,  5 to 9 pm in the lounge.)
SCHOONER WHARF… Open for take out…..ON A BREAK WHILE THINGS SETTLE DOWN IN THE WORLD…. 
CONCH REPUBLIC SEAFOOD CO…WILL BE OPEN EVENTUALLY….NOW ONLY OPEN FOR TAKE OUT ORDERS…..
VIRGILIOS … ENTERTAINMENT ON HOLD….  
LATEDA. …. THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES….. JUST FOR A BIT……. HAVE YOU EVER HAD Chef  Christopher’s CRAB CAKES?   
GREEN PARROT…. TAKING TIME OFF….. 
THE GALLEON…. TAKING SOME TIME OFF….WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD. 
**’THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’ AT STUDIOS …POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE…..
( …..Playwright, NEAL RUCHMAN, has been working on his new play, ‘THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER’…..and it will be presented at the Studios on DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED LATER…… so stay tuned!!!!  This play relates the corruption and gang warfare of the 30’s in  NYC…Based on the life and times of Playwright Ruchman’s mother, ‘ The Pickpocket’s Daughter’ is a first class thriller with loads of laughs!  A reading of this play, which will be directed by Murphy Davis, was held  in July 0f  2018 and received raves and accolades from everyone there!!!!  Neal’s Mother, Harriet Moses…known as Matzy for her love of Matzoh, related the events of this story to Neal….She died before she ever got to write this story, so her son Neal, wrote it for her!  You will NOT want to miss THE PICKPOCKET’S DAUGHTER!!!)

VOLUNTEER DOCENTS WANTED… for Old Island Restoration Home Tours….in Feb. and March….Volunteers get free home tour ticket….. Call 305-294-9501 to volunteer.
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NOTE AGAIN THAT…..AQUA IDOL FOR THE WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE IS POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE DURING THIS TIME OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND PERSONAL QUARANTINING!   WE HOPE TO RESUME AS SOON AS WE SEE A LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!!!! WE ARE ALSO EXPLORING LOGICAL WAYS TO FINISH OUR WONDERFUL SEASON!!!!  It is interesting that I usually tell people ‘where to go’… and now I am telling everyone where NOT to go!!!

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LOVE TO YOU, AND REMEMBER….. When this ends…may we find that we have become more like the people we wanted to be…people we were called to be..people we hoped to be…. and may we stay that way… better for each other because of the worst!
Lynda
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PS…..AND HERE’S MORE INFORMATION:  SOME INFO WILL OR WILL NOT BE RELEVANT!

KW TROPICAL FOREST CALL FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPLICATIONS:  The Tropical Forest is looking for 5 seats to fill on its Board of Directors.  Get applications  for a 2 year term starting on Jan. 2020.  They are specifically looking for a Treasurer/Bookkeeper.  If this interests you please send a letter of interest to the KW Botanical Garden Society 5210 College Rd. KW< FL 33040. Or email
hr@keywest.garden.  Website is www.keywest.garden.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED… The KW Rip-Off Rapid Response team is seeking volunteers for sidewalk protests against businesses that harass passersby.  Email
keywestrt@gmail.com.  

REMAINING SHOWS AT WATERFRONT PLAYHOUSE…….note… everything cancelled or postponed for the duration of the season.
‘PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT’…The  Musical!!! ..March 5 thru March 28….(IT IS SPECTACULAR!!!)    5) ‘AMERICAN BUFFALO’…. David Mamet play, April 16 thru May 2…6)  ‘BEEHIVE’…the 60’s Musical….May 21-June 6!!!!
PLUS…. Waterfront Playhouse ON THE EDGE SHOWS!!!! 
5) ‘TRUNK MATERIAL 2’… and evening of great songs performed by the cast members of ‘PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT’…March 14 only….6)  ‘BASH’, April 19 & 20
 
RED BARN THEATRE SEASON…… Feb. 18-March 14…..NOTE  SHOWS CANCELLED FOR THE SEASON……. March 24-April 18….. “Frankie & Johnny at the Clare de Lune”…..a Terrence McNally play directed by Murphy Davis….  Call 305-2969911 or go to
www.redbarntheatre.com for ticket ordering, and information.
 
FOSTER HOMES WANTED….Wesley House Family Services is seeking families in the community interested in providing a home to children in the foster care system.  Classes begin Wed., June 12 at 99451 Overseas Hwy. in Key Largo. 

WOMAN’S CLUB OFFERS FREE TOURS….Called ‘The Hellings House’…the home of the KW Woman’s Club… has free tours 10 am to 3 pm Tues. thru Sat. each week.

TROPIC CINEMA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..For info call John at 305-295-9493 or go to
www.tropiccinema.com.  Training is provided.  ‘Payment’ is free movie passes and popcorn for each shift worked.
KEY WEST TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS…  This non profit is looking for interested Board Members….particularly that of Treasurer … term is two years…..If interested send a letter to Key West Botanical Garden 5210 College Rd., Key West, FL 33040.  Or email
audrinnakkw@gmail.com
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR REEF RELIEF….For info call 305-294-3100.
NEED A DJ?….Call Jimmy Jamz at 305-923-7401 for great entertainment and music at your function or party!!!
STAR OF THE SEA OUTREACH MISSION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To help with the food pantry on Stock Island….This mission serves hundreds of the community’s needy operating Mon-Fri.  Call Donna at 305-407-5967 for info.
SHAL SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…Southernmost Homeless Assistance League has begun serving an evening meal each day at the homeless shelter with food from the Soup Kitchen….Volunteers are needed to help.  For info call John Miller at 502-876-5092.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS EXHIBIT:…..513 Truman Ave….This wonderful Museum is now open under the auspices of the Key West Art & Historical Society with founder, Dennis Beaver as its curator.  Visitors and Locals are invited to tour this preserved and showcased collection of historic, archival objects that promote the importance of Williams’s legacy and offers the largest collection of his memorabilia and artifacts available to the public.  Open daily from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm…. Admission: Adults $7. … Children under 6 Free…. KWAHS Members: Free… For more info call 305-204-4527. 

KW TROPICAL FOREST & BOTANIC GARDEN, NEEDS VOLUNTEERS….To volunteer please call 305-296-1504. 

GRACE ON FRANCES STREET….This is a glorious shop at 6oo Frances….a lush newer addition to Key West’s upscale shopping scene…one of a kind items … spectacular jewelry….Japanese ceramics….cashmere from the Himalayas… the softest and finest you ever touched….Gorgeous items from India, Africa, the Orient, and Europe….a worldwide search to find the BEST of Everything’ for your pleasure. It offers luxury to the nth degree….you will feel with all your senses.  Please stop by…take your time and savor everything within……open daily, at the corner of Southard!   Owned by Wendy Asplundh, she of the exquisite taste… and her great and dedicated staff includes Samantha Rivier, Dorthe Thure, and Jolie Witherow.

LA RUBIA KEY WEST….….Stephanie Hellstrom (THE Blonde!) is the owner of this new delightful shop at 510 Fleming St….next to Assortment….You can purchase hand woven Panama hats, handcrafted wearable accessories, and organic chocolates from Ecuador…. along with handbags, scarves, bamboo wraps, jewelry and more.  What a pleasure it is to have some unique and interesting new shops in Key West!!!  Congrats to Stephanie. Call 296-6059 for more details!!!
TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN ORG. SEEKS VOLUNTEERS…..This marvelous, award winning scholarship program mentoring group is looking for giving souls to help mentor 50 some qualified students from lower income families ….They cannot be admitted unless a volunteer steps forward.  It takes less than an hour each week.  Call Chuck Licis, program coordinator at 305-394-7974 or e-mail him at
chuck.licis@keysschools.com.
CUSTOM HOUSE & LIGHTHOUSE MUSEUMS ARE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS…If you have a few hours to offer as a docent, archives asst., exhibit builder, or event volunteer, please offer your services
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THE ARIES PERSONALITY…MARCH 21 THROUGH APRIL 20

It is hard to ignore the Arien….they have so much personality and vitality, making them the sort of people who like to be noticed! They hate taking back seat in life and will do anything to prevent it! They are natural leaders, not followers. The last thing any Arien wants to do is carry out other people’s orders or be at their beck and call. They loathe being just one of the crowd, and this attitude doesn’t change as they get older. They have to be in control of situations and do not like it one bit when it is the other way around. Life is very black & white for Ariens, with no grey area. They are very idealistic, and always have high expectations that things will turn out well. They have a burning desire to achieve…have an infectious enthusiasm and an adventurous spirit. An Arien without a goal is a sad sight, as they are lost without anything to aim for. They are easy to lose their tempers but it is all over in a flash. One minute they may be shouting their heads off and the next they have forgotten all about it. They do have a problem with bluntness…they like to tell it like it is and this sometimes leads to hurt feelings when they go too far and do not realize the impact of their words. They are outspoken….and if they curb that it would take so much fun out of things! In love, they dream of fairytale romances…they love the thrill of the chase, often finding it the most exciting part of a relationship….often cooling off when they get what they want. Their generous spirit and warm personality make them wonderful friends and delightful lovers. Sex is very important to them and they enjoy a very physical relationship with their partners. They have the utmost faith and trust in people. They fall in love easily and invest everything in their lover. Their hearts are shattered when that partner fails to live up to their expectations. They have a tendency to put loved ones on a pedestal, thinking they can do no wrong. All is great while they are on that pedestal but the moment they turn out to be human, the Arien is crushed and let down and in lots of pain. However, Ariens do not learn from their mistakes and often repeat them over and over again! The best signs for an Aries are Capricorn, Gemini, and Scorpio. In careers, the Arien cannot be tied down as they are free spirits. They must have a job with room to breathe. They hate having a job which requires them to account for their every action. They will become bored and frustrated in these situations. They prefer being self-employed because most Ariens have a low opinion of their higher ups. Their competitive nature makes them natural freelancers…they love coming up with new ideas. Jobs like engineering, mechanics, the armed services, and sports appeal to Ariens. They are better at dreaming up ideas than in following them. They cannot live without money…love spending it and are suckers for impulse buys. They love spending on cars, special bikes, and are attracted to speed and danger. They are also very generous and spend lots of money on friends and loved ones. Saving money is not as interesting to an Arien as spending it. They live for today and not to morrow!!

WE LOVE OUR ARIEN FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS!!!!

Please read the lists below and take time to add their names to your datebooks so you can reach out to them on their special days!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO….

3/21…Jerry Downs….Merle Dimbath …..Heidi Golightly …..Marge Sanger …..Clifford Nowak…Scott Muir…Luis Vera….Hugh Gallagher ….

3/22…Rhett Kalman…Shirley Sullivan…..Rafael Gonzalez…Darold Leto…Judy Kovats

3/23…Kim Gordon…John Sangston ….. Janet Pattillo ….Kevin Barry …..Amy Scalise…Pam Spence…Newt Ruch….(Please remember Jacques Vivien.)

3/24…Chloe Hodgdon….….. Phyllis May …..Nora Monico….Robin Hansel…Mary Borrell… Peter Flood….Josh Khalil….Lindsey Hillegas….. Jessy Pojman …..(Please remember Dennis Wade.)

3/25…Hy Conrad…Doug Stripp… John Hamilton …..Alice Justavich Kelly ….. Jeanette Partilla …..…. (Remember Rose Frechette and Fran Verral & Harry Ruchman.)

3/26…Jana Krejcirova…Cameron Murray…Kevin Melloncamp…Emily Maltz…..Judy Pingston…Kenny Chesney…Glenda Rowley …..(Please remember Tennessee Williams. )

3/27…..Ray Baker…..Roger Nelson….Martha Hooten Hattingh …..Carina Borders ….Deborah Goldman…Stephanie Sander….

3/28…Pam Lopez…. Pam Bernat….. Jeffrey Woessner…..Daniel Wolpaw….. Vince Vaughn ….(Please remember Kathy Melendy…)

3/29…Brenda Callahan …..Marc Crow…Jennifer Stevens…John Wilson …..Kathy Stevens…Patti Roberts…Laurel Denny…Russell Martin …..(Please remember John Wickes and Stella Winiarski.)

3/30…Carol Burnham…Danny Carter….Bob Bolen…..

3/31…Peggy Malloy Montgomery…..Jeff Egleston….…Yolan Findlay…Michael McMahon…Donna Stanton..(Please remember Barbara Please Hoffman!)

4/1…Lee Skillington…Mary Ellen Lapp….Alan Beaubien….Jerry Seeco ….John Smyth….Mary Lou Ferris…Franco Piacibello…David Marshall…

4/2…Anne Stevens…..Harry Schroeder….Stephanie Skylar….Terry Jeffers…. Beverly Walters ….

4/3….Lee Fettis…..Mabry Binnaker …..Tommy Wilson…Morgan Sykes …Dee Dee Duecker…April Riedel …..Chris Clifton….(Please remember Stanley Vernovage.)

4/4…George Sanders…Jenny Emerson…Billy Piscopo…Brian Taylor…..Suzie Byrd…. Evan Fowls ….(Please take time to remember Kitty Green and Art Gasior!)

4/5…..Lucy Carleton….Gordon Keiser..John Hamilton…Rita Brown Troxel…Bill Melchior…Dora Gholson…Peter King…

4/6….George Rutgers…..Sue Forti…(Please take time to remember Larry Harvey and Virginia Molzan.)

4/7…Mike Gillis…..…Bob Brown…Christian Monzon…(Please remember Dick Buckheim.)

4/8…Peter Arnow…Jack Eaton….Arlene Machor…. Candice Chase….

4/9…..Jeffrey Harwell…Bill Roberts…Les Dudley…..Barry Philipson….Bob Scott…Richard Smolik…Pat Smith

4/10…Donna Barnett…Marilyn Maye……Landon Bradbary…Judy Buxton….Janice Gruber… Gregory James ….Renny Stevens…Carol Kiwala…(Please remember Theresa Wise.)

4/11….Rhena Dahlgren… Tim McAlpine ….Tim Mayer …..Bob Pabian ….Michael Popovice….Laurie Jordan Nick…… Matthew Stevens …..Jim Blahnik…West Valentino Internicola.

4/12…J.T.Thompson….Rick Worth…..Nina Crooks…Kim Schroeder…..Chris Skinner…Matt Zintsmaster…Keidi Ehrgott

4/13…..Annie Miners….Loretta Foreman…Tony Yaniz….….Don Bearden…Terry O’Hara ….. Liz Calaway ….

4/14…..Pam Vereb…Iolanda Stashenko….William Trem

4/15…Karen Beauprie…..Judith Daykin …..Ken Peskett…Wendy Zintsmaster….Gina Maseratti…Lacy Arters…..Gary Helman….

4/16……Valsin Marmillion ….Denise Chelekis ….Brenda Bodner…Marty Siegal …. (Please remember Seward Johnson.)

4/17…..Vincent Zito……Ana Cobo …..Julie Paterson…Richard Vincent…..Phyllis Kaschub…Mike Eppenhart…Les Steele.. Devin Mitchell…..(Please remember Tom Oosterhoudt.)

4/18….Chip Allen….Heather- Mae Potter…Gayle Miller…Dawn Holland …..Chuck Walter …. Amy Sidoroff….

4/19….Jim Salem….Walter Schmida…..Casey Internicola…..Jackie O’Neil… Jennifer Pace ….

4/20…..Amy Laura Bondurant ….Robert Spottswood…Jane R. Carper……Steve Miller…..Sheri Lohr….Dillon Feldman …..Mia Maschal…. Emma Maschal …..Bob Esty …Christy Ryan Mack…Audrey Pollizi…..(Please remember Mark Barauck and Marie Knox.)

HAPPY ARIES ANNIVERSARY TO….

3/21…..Pat & Dave Livesay…….

3/22….Roger & Nancy Nelson……..and…….Roberta & Basel Markow

3/23… Amy Bondurant & David Dunn

3/24…Amy & Wayne Cleveland

3/26…..Bonnie Piceu & Paul Dietz

3/27….Emily Maltz & Jean-Michel Atigaud

3/30…..Vincent Zito and Cameron Murray

3/31….Mary Borrell & Eugene Knudsen

4/5….Craig & Patti Roberts….

4/6…..Linda Curtis & Tim Skoh…and …..Terrence McNally & Tom Kirdahy

4/7…..Dick Norford and Kay Fullen…..Carolyn & Bob Scott

4/10… Please remember Phil & Josephine Ricca.

4/11…..Nancy Moulton & Diana Davis

4/12…..Patti and Carl McMackin…and…… Juan Pisani & Val Marmillion ….

4/13… Helen Walker and Leo Waters…

4/14…. Peter & Holly Ilaqua Diamond….….

4/17…..Danny Weathers and Alan Melnick

4/18…Amanda & Daniel Garcia

4/19…..Joe & Beth Pizzo….. and …..Ric Dery and Tandin Bugub

4/20…..Trina & Jen Nielsen…..Eric & Julie Johnston…..

If you are one of those fascinating Ariens described above, please let me know if the description pertains to you in any way. If you are a reader of mine, and would like to be added to the Birthday/Anniversary Lists, please let me know by e-mailing me at kwlynda@bellsouth.net and I will be glad to put you on the list. The whole purpose is so that those reading it may see some one they know and then reach out to them on their special days….a nice and easy way to build community and spread love and joy to those we know. Just send me the month & day of your birthday or anniversary if applies, and you will be added. Love, and Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all our Arien friends and family members!!!! Lynda

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