Jan. 23: Picnic for a purpose in Key West
Enjoy a Picnic under the Stars in Key West to raise funds for several star players in local science, art, history and youth programs.
The picnic benefits the Boys and Girls Club, Key West Art & Historical Society, Mote Marine Laboratory and Womankind. It starts at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at
Fort East Martello, 3501 S. Roosevelt Blvd., Key West, Fla.
Guests can spend an enchanting evening under the stars on the outdoor lawn of the Fort, listen to live music and enjoy pre-prepared, one-of-a-kind picnic baskets provided by local restaurants.
Mote will feature a booth focused on its Protect Our Reefs specialty license plate and grants program. Sales of the license plate support coral reef research, restoration and education grants for Mote scientists and others focused on Florida’s barrier reef. Mote is an independent, nonprofit marine science institution dedicated to today’s research for tomorrow’s oceans.
To enjoy the Picnic under the Stars, pre-order your gourmet picnic basket online. Visit www.kwahs.org and scroll down to find this picnic under “Events.” The cost is $10 per person (free for ages 12 and younger).
Contact for questions Christine Nottage: 305-295-6616, cnottage@kwahs.org.