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February 2012          See Grid Type Calendar  
1st to 5th Volunteer Opportunity for Planting Project
Daniel Barrand, Refuge Forester, needs volunteers on Wed. February 1 thru Saturday February 4th, possibly the 5th, for a tree and wiregrass planting project. Work day will be from 7am-3pm and you meet at the Refuge Headquarters. Wear boots and gloves and bring a lunch
Pilates at the Cedar Key Library, Second Floor Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m.
3rd Moonlight Paddle at Manatee Springs
Moonlight PaddleManatee Springs State Park Will Host An Evening Moonlight Paddle Event Once A Month On The Suwannee River Beginning October 7, 2011 Through April 6, 2012, Excluding January.Participants Will Learn About The History Of The River While Enjoying The Beautiful Scenery By Moonlight. The Park`S Citizen Support Organization Will Provide A Short Program Following The Moonlight Paddle. Light Refreshments Will Be Served.To Reserve A Rental Canoe/Kayak For $15.00 Through Suwannee Guides And Outfitters, Call 352-542-8331. Please Dress Appropriately For The Weather And Bring Bottled Water, A Flash Light And Whistle. Children Under The Age Of Six And Pets Are Not Allowed Due To Safety.February 3, 2012 @ 5:45 PmMarch 9, 2012 @ 6 PmApril 6, 2012 @ 6:30 PmParticipation RequirementsFees: Park Entrance Fees Of $6.00 Per Carload Of Up To Eight People Will Apply.Contact: For More Information, Call 352-493-6072.
4th to 29th Susan Duaphinee and Connie Nelson`s Exhibits Open
On February 4th from 5-7 please join us at the Cedar Key Arts Center for the opening of Susan Dauphinee`s Florida Landscapes in the Main Gallery and Connie Nelson`s Multi-Media display in the Member`s Art Gallery (MAG). Both shows are open and free to the public through the month
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Ongoing Art Center opportunities that still have openings:
Feb 9 and 23: Painting 101 with Sandi Allen
Thursdays: After School Art Education with Zandy Zettler
Wednesdays: Boat Builders meet in the Morning next to Art Center and 10 am is Dark Room Techniques with Chris Harkness
10th to 11th Pen and Ink Drawing
Pen and Ink Drawing with Joyce Patti, 9-1. Call 543-8071 for more info
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11th Woman`s Club Spaghetti Dinner 5-7
Mark your calendar for the 26th annual Cedar Key Woman`s Club Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7. Admission is $10 for dine-in or take-out. Tickets available at Curmudgeonalia, Pelican Realty and from members of CKWC
11th Butterfly Talk
Friends member and butterfly enthusiast Barbara Woodmansee will be the presenter.
Saturday, February 11 at 10:30 AM
Cedar Key Public Library
12th to 14th Ray Hassard classes
This event is called, "People in Places", all media. It will take place February 12-14th, 10-4. Part of the class will be painting and creating in public, en plein air. Call 543-0077 for more info
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13th to 14th Valentine`s Day Flower Sale
Buy your sweetie flowers and support your local Library at the same time. Flowers on sale Monday and Tuesday February 13th and 14th from 10-2pm near the Cedar Key PO
18th Book Sale 10-2
Help support the Cedar Key Library by taking part in the Presidents Day Weekend Book Sale, Saturday February 18th from 10-2
18th to 24th Cedar Key Star Party 2012
Amateur astronomers are coming to town and bringing their high-powered telescopes for a week long stargazing event and Cedar Key is one of the few places in the nation with skies dark enough to host. This is a Public Education Astronomy Program given by volunteers. Activities are designed to stimulate interest in astronomy and to educate the public about advantages of protecting the night sky from light pollution.

Most of the activities are in the Cedar Key Museum State Park at 12231 SW 166 Court. The events hosted by the State Parks will be:

2/20 - evening event at Cedar Key Museum
2/22 - stargazing hayrides at Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
2/24 - evening event at Cedar Key Museum

Enjoy a Ranger and Astronomer guided hayride on the 22nd through Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve for a night time glimpse of this natural area, including binocular stargazing and interpretation. There will be two hayrides, 7:00pm and 8:15 pm. Reservations are required and space is limited. This event is free.
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22nd Children`s Art Program Benefit Dinner and Auction
A wonderful three-course meal will be presented by the Island Room on February 22 at 6pm at the Cedar Key Arts Center to raise funds for the Children`s Art Program. There will also be an Auction and Raffle. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door, however you must make a reservation by calling 543-6520. Space is limited!
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22nd 2012 Children`s Summer Art Program Benefit Dinner
2012 Children`s Summer Art Program Benefit Dinner

Sponsored by The Cedar Key Arts Center

Wed. February 22 - 6:00 pm Upstairs at the Art Center.

Three Course Gourmet Dinner Created by The Island Room. ($25/Person includes beverage, tax and tip). Raffle of Original Art and Other Fun Items. Please Call 543-6520 to Make reservations.
28th Florida Master Naturalist Program
The Florida Master Naturalist Program
The Coastal Systems Module of this popular IFAS program will be offered at the FWC Senator George Kirkpatrick Marine Laboratory in Cedar Key starting February 28.
29th Cedar Key Painting in a Day
Local Artist Sandi Allen is hosting this class which will take place from 10-3 on February 29th. Call 543-6280 for more info.
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March 2012          See Grid Type Calendar  
3rd The City of Williston`s Wings and Wheels 2012
Fundraiser To Benefit The Levy Association of Retarded Citizens.

Saturday, March 3rd 2012 From 8:00am to 3:00pm the fun is at the City of Williston Airport 1800 SW 19 Ave.
Then the fun cruises into downtown Williston Heritage Park from 3pm to 8pm for food and fun with local Williston area businesses and live music from the band Old Skool.
3rd to 31st Salute to Wildlife Exhibit Opens
Salute to Wildlife: Suwannee Refuge
In March the Cedar Key Arts Center will be celebrating wildlife and the Suwannee Refuge through its community exhibit, which open March 3rd from 5-7p.m. See the ’Call for Artists’ at the Cedar Key Arts Center website if you are interested in showing your love of the Refuge during this fun Community Event!.
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April 2012          See Grid Type Calendar  
27th to 28th Book Sale Friday and Saturday
The Library will have a book sale on Friday April 27th and Saturday April 28th. Proceeds from the book sales helps support the Library with items not covered the County Library System.
28th to 29th Old Florida Celebration of the Arts
4/28-29/2012 / (352) 543-5400
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May 2012          See Grid Type Calendar  
5th to 6th Small Boat Festival
The 28th Cedar Key small boat meet will be Saturday and Sunday, May 5th and 6th, 2012, the first full weekend in May. It is completely informal. Tides and weather are still the only organization. There are no planned events, signups, or fees. See the website for more detail.
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October 2012          See Grid Type Calendar  
20th to 21st Seafood Festival
9:00 AM until 5:00 PM each day. This major event features well over 200 arts and crafts exhibits, and great local seafood in City Park. There will be live musical entertainment at several places around town during the days and nights, and a parade on Saturday morning. See the website for more detail and photos.
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P.O. Box 610   ::   Cedar Key, Florida   ::   32625
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