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Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter |
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Highlighted Events/Classes this Week |
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| Fresh Market Tuesday, August 13th |
Every Tuesday 9 am – 2 pm Gulfport Fresh Market on Beach Blvd. S. The Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market, located along Beach Blvd. in Gulfport’s Historic Waterfront Arts District, is open year-round, from 9 am – 2 pm. With a roster of over 70 vendors, you will find a wide variety of products, including but not limited to, ready-to-eat and take-home foods, fresh produce, plants, herbs, jewelry, teas, art, clothing and live music. |
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For more information, call the Gulfport Public Library at 727-893-1074. |
| Welcome to Gulfport Workshop Tuesday, August 13th at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 15th at 6 p.m. Are you new to, returning to, or simply curious about Gulfport? If so, please plan to attend one of our upcoming sessions in August. Co-hosted by Gulfport Neighbors and Gulfport Public Library, this event will inform you about Library services, and also provide information on the City of Gulfport services and activities. Many topics of interest including identifying your ward and your council representative. Learn which bus routes serve this area and about the Pinellas Trail. We will also provide an overview of Gulfport Neighbors’ mission and activities. |
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| French Club Tuesday, August 13th |
12:30 p.m. Gulfport Public Library Come practice speaking French in a relaxed atmosphere with others who are actively learning the language. |
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| Ballroom Dance Tuesday, August 13th |
with Carol Baker Gulfport Casino Ballroom 12 pm – 3 pm $8 admission Call 727-798-3660 |
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| Gulfport Lions Club Monthly Meeting Tuesday, August 13th |
6 p.m. Social / 6:30 p.m. Dinner Gulfport Lions Club Second & fourth Tuesday’s every month |
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| Argentine Tango Dance Tuesday, August 13th |
with Kathleen & Steve Prucher Gulfport Casino Ballroom 6:30 pm – 11 pm $8 admission Call 727-742-3368 |
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| Personal Safety Tips Wednesday, August 14th 2 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center |
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Swing Night w/ Swing Time Wednesday, August 14th Balboa lessons happen Wednesdays in August, 6-7 pm, at the Gulfport Casino Swing Night. Learn Balboa, one of the top dances in the swing world…and if you already know Balboa, take these lessons to practice, to add to your repertoire, and to increase your Balboa skills. Instructor Sam presents three upcoming one-hour classes in Balboa, one each Wednesday. Each class covers different moves, steps, and topics in Balboa dancing. No prior experience needed. |
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| Marina District Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, August 14, 2019 Lions Club 7:00 p.m. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and ANYONE CAN ATTEND! Contact Jim Wright, Volunteer Coordinator at: 727-893-1022 |
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Museum of Fine Arts – ABOVE THE FOLD: NEW EXPRESSIONS IN ORIGAMI Thursday, August 15th Gulfport Senior Center $14 for GEMS Members $18 for Non-GEMS Members (Price includes: Round-trip transportation, parking and admission. Meals paid for separately.) Origami (“paper folding”), has evolved from a Japanese craft and ceremonial tradition into a highly expressive, global art form that even has scientific applications. Today, artists from all over the world are folding paper into increasingly elaborate and provocative sculptural works, while scientists and mathematicians are using origami to help unlock the mysteries of the universe. Above the Fold demonstrates the extraordinary power and potential of contemporary origami. Paper is transformed into breathtaking sculpture, large-scale installations and conceptual works that express contemporary social, political, and aesthetic ideas. Visionary master folders—such as Erik Demaine and Martin Demaine (Canada/USA), Vincent Floderer (France), Miri Golan (Israel), Paul Jackson (UK/Israel), Dr. Robert J. Lang (USA), Sipho Mabona (Switzerland/South Africa), Yuko Nishimura (Japan), and Richard Sweeney (UK)—push the boundaries of paper as a medium for creating bold and sophisticated works. The exhibition celebrates these artists who are redefining a traditional Japanese craft as a modern global genre and inventing unexpected forms of artistic expression. Above the Fold is curated by Meher McArthur and tour organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC. Senior Center registration required. however, there is no need to be a GEMS member to enjoy these exciting Gulfport Getaways. Call 727-8943-2242 for more information and to reserve your seat. Trips are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. |
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| Introduction to iPad & iPhone Thursday, August 15th 1:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center |
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| Latin Night w/ Carol Rivera Thursday, August 15th |
6:30 – 11 p.m. Doors Open at 6 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom $8 admission |
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Thursday, August 15th 7 – 9 p.m. Join the Gulfport Historical Society as they take a stroll through history in Gulfport. The tour examines the creation of this small seaside hamlet; the tour guides, all Gulfport locals with a penchant for history and storytelling, share the town’s history and stories with the group. The tour starts at the Gulfport History Museum where you can take a peek at some of their historic photos. Please note that this event is on our “summer schedule”, from May through September, we’ll be offering walking tours every third Thursday at 7 pm. Tour free for Gulfport Historical Society members. All others pay $10 per person. Tickets can be purchased at www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org. We have a water cooler at the museum; please bring your refillable bottle to fill up before the tour. These tours sell out, so advance ticket purchase is highly suggested. Members should pre-register to ensure they have a spot. We don’t love turning people away, but when the group gets too large it’s hard for everyone to hear our tour guides. |
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| Tech Tips w/ Stetson Friday, August 16th 1:30 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center |
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Third Saturday Art Walk Saturday, August 17th 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Visit Gulfport Florida for the Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk. Find your shopping and dining maps at VisitGulfportFlorida.com and chart your course to our beachfront town! Shop for local art along Beach Blvd, visit a gallery, catch a live local band and dine at one of the locally owned restaurants along Beach & Shore Blvd’s. The Gulfport Art & Gallery Walk event, produced by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Association, takes place from 6-10 p.m. every first Friday and third Saturday – rain or shine, all year round, and is home to dozens of artisans and craftsmen each month. There is never an admission fee for visitors and complimentary parking is available nearby with courtesy trolley rides available to and from off-site parking areas. Gulfport events are always pet and family friendly. GPS – 3101 Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. |
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| Lucky Luau 4 – Beach Bums Volleyball Tournament Saturday – Sunday, August 17 – 18 |
All Day Event on Gulfport Beach |
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| Contra Dance with Tampa Friends of Old Time Dance Sunday, August 18th |
3:30 – 7 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. $8 admission |
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| Health Talks w/ Humana Monday, August 19th 10:30 a.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| Healthy Cooking Class Monday, August 19th 3 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| Popcorn and a Movie Tuesday, August 20th 1 p.m. Catherine Hickman Theater 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, August 20th |
7 p.m. Gulfport City Hall 2401 53rd St. S. |
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| Let’s Go To Morocco Wednesday, August 21st 2 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| The Strand Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, August 21, 2019 Gulfport Recreation Center 5730 Shore Blvd. S. 7:00 p.m. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and ANYONE CAN ATTEND! Contact Jim Wright, Volunteer Coordinator at: 727-893-1022 |
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Out to Lunch Bunch – Cafe de Paris Bakery Thursday, August 22nd Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. $6 for GEMS Members $10 for Non-GEMS Members (Price includes: Round-trip transportation and parking. Meals paid for separately.) Parisian style café and bakery, family owned and operated since 2003. All items made fresh daily in house using no preservatives! Senior Center registration required. however, there is no need to be a GEMS member to enjoy these exciting Gulfport Getaways. Call 727-8943-2242 for more information and to reserve your seat. Trips are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. |
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11th Annual GeckoBall Saturday, August 24th 6 – 11 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S. The 11th Annual Gecko Ball has become known as Gulfport’s party of the year! In addition to the live auction of the artist’s geckos, the event includes dozens of silent auction items, costume contests, the annual coronation of the Gecko Queen, catered tapas, cash bar, live music, dancing and more. The Gecko Ball will be held at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom (5500 Shore Blvd.) on Saturday, August 24th from 6 – 11 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar (3115 Beach Blvd. S.) and online at www.VisitGulfportFlorida.com. |
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Cats vs Dogs Pop-Up Show Tuesday, August 27th Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. $4 for GEMS Members $8 for Non-GEMS Members (Price includes: Round-trip transportation and parking. Meals paid for separately.) Morean Arts Center and Hermitage Apartment Homes are partnering to bring recognition to our local artists. This Opportunity Pop-Up is titled Cats vs Dogs. Senior Center registration required. however, there is no need to be a GEMS member to enjoy these exciting Gulfport Getaways. Call 727-8943-2242 for more information and to reserve your seat. Trips are non-refundable and subject to change without notice. |
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| Gulfcoast Legal Services Tuesday, August 27th 1 – 5 p.m. Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. |
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| Stetson Area Neighborhood Watch Meeting Wednesday, August 28, 2019 Stetson School of Law, Eleazer Hearing Room, 1401 61st St. S. 7:00 p.m. All meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and ANYONE CAN ATTEND! Contact Jim Wright, Volunteer Coordinator at: 727-893-1022 |
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19th Annual GeckoFest Saturday, August 31st 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Downtown Gulfport Waterfront District Beach Blvd. / Shore to 28th The 19th Annual Gulfport GeckoFest promises a full day of free family-friendly fun on Saturday, August 31st from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. GeckoFest is preceded each year by the Gecko Art Show, Gecko Crawl and Gecko Ball. Events are hosted by the non-profit Gulfport Merchants Association. Free parking and admission. Pet and family friendly. 2019 THEME: “Gecko’s of the Round Table” In the legend, the Knights (AKA: Geckos) are an order in the service of Arthur, tasked with ensuring the peace of the kingdom and sometimes also charged with leading the quest for the Holy Grail. The Round Table at which they met was created to have no head or foot, representing the equality of all the members. |
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| City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 3rd |
7 p.m. Gulfport City Hall 2401 53rd St. S. |
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Friday, September 6th 8 – 9:30 p.m. Gulfport History Museum, 5301 28th Ave. Sure, everyone’s heard of the ghost at the Peninsula, but what about other hauntings in Gulfport? Join one of our spirits as they lead you on a ghostly tour through Gulfport’s history. This tour was created by Deborah Frethem, who wrote the book “literally” on haunted Gulfport. Your ticket price benefits the Gulfport Historical Society, the nonprofit that runs the Gulfport History Museum, offers porch parties and can help research your home’s history. We have a water cooler at the museum; please bring your refillable bottle to fill up before the tour. Thanks for supporting local history and preservation efforts! This tour is free for Gulfport Historical Society members and $10 for everyone else. Members MUST register for the tour, and please make sure you have your photo ID and membership card on hand the night of the tour. Tickets can be purchased at www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org. |
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Oscar Wilde in “THE HAPPY PRINCE” NEXT IN LGBTQ FILM SERIES Thursday, September 12th The LGBTQ Resource Center at Gulfport Public Library is proud to continue its monthly LGBTQ Film Series on Thursday, September 12 with a portrayal of Oscar Wilde in THE HAPPY PRINCE. The Film Series is a free gathering to watch a film in the company of friends and neighbors on the second Thursday of each month. Popcorn, candy, bottled water and soda are available. Donations will be accepted to benefit the LGBTQ Resource Center. Feel free to bring your own “brown bag” supper and beverages. Each film begins at 7pm in the Friends Room at Gulfport Public Library (5501 28th Avenue South). Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. About THE HAPPY PRINCE (2018): Oscar Wilde lies on his deathbed and recalls his past with wit and irony. Was he once the most famous man in London? He reviews the failed attempt to reconcile with his long-suffering wife, the ensuing reprisal of his love affair with Lord Alfred Douglas and the devotion of Robbie Ross, who tried and failed to save him from himself. From Dieppe to Naples to Paris, Oscar is a penniless vagabond, shunned by his old acquaintances, but still revered by a strange group of outlaws to whom he tells the old stories – his incomparable talent still sharp. Starring Rupert Everett and Colin Firth. “A resounding and artistic film.” (El Pais) (Rated R; adults only suggested) The LGBTQ Resource Center of the Gulfport Public Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Resource Center provides collections, services and events throughout the year to the local LGBTQ community, its friends and family. Find out more about the Resource Center and the Library on the web at www.mygulfport.us/lgbtq-resources or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL. Or contact the LGBTQ Resource Center by email to LGBTQGulfport@gmail.com. |
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Soul Night w/ Swing Time Friday, September 13th is Soul Night at the Gulfport Casino. Dance 8 pm-midnight to the best in Funk, Soul, Disco, Motown, Rhythm & Blues, featuring an exciting mix of retro & modern dance music, great for a variety of partner dances (Hustle, Swing, West-Coast, Blues, Fusion, etc) plus group, line, and freestyle dancing! Arrive early for a Swing Lesson 7-8 pm. Just $10 includes the dance AND the lesson. Students get $6 admission if they show up by 7 pm and take the lesson. Soul Night happens at the Gulfport Casino the 2nd Friday of every month. DANCE LESSON 7-8 PM MUSIC & DANCING 8 PM-12 All Ages~No Partners Needed~Doors Open 6:45 pm~Door Prizes~Cash Bar The Gulfport Casino Ballroom is one of the world’s top dance destinations, offering social dance excitement in a picturesque beachfront setting. It features a rich history, a grand dance floor, a full bar, a smoke-free atmosphere, and free parking. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom is located in the St. Petersburg, Florida area at 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707. |
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| FREE Ride on the Gulfport Rays Trolley! Monday, September 23rd TB Rays vs. Boston Red Sox Monday, September 23 • 7:10 p.m. Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S. Departure Loops Start: 5 p.m. at the Gulfport Casino to First Pitch & 7th Inning Stretch to 10 p.m. |
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN A BAND? WOULD YOU LIKE LEARN TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT? ARE YOU AN ADULT WHO IS NEW TO, OR RETURNING TO, WIND INSTRUMENTS? The NEW HORIZONS BAND OF GULFPORT, INC. is always accepting new adult members. We offer a beginning band for the new or returning musician as well as a performance band. The band is a Florida not-for-profit adult education corporation dedicated to offering an entry point for new and aspiring adult musicians. Haven’t played the trombone in 40 years? Come join us. You won’t believe how quickly it will come back to you. As an adult education not-for-profit corporation (band), we operate in recurring sessions. Each session is fourteen weeks long and there is a varying membership fee for each session depending on the number of members (general range: $35-50). The NEXT SESSION begins Tuesday September 10th at 5:00 p.m. for all beginning and returning members and will meet weekly for 14 weeks at Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. If interested, please contact Joe at 727-656-1469. |
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| The Gulfport History Museum has a New Number! 727-201-8687 Operating hours: Tuesday & Friday 10 AM to 2 PM |
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| Catch A Ride With GEMS! GEMS door-to-door transportation has provided independence & freedom to elderly and disabled residents of Gulfport for over 40 years. Call for more information, 727-893-2242 |
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August Mentor Workshops Just thirty (30) minutes a week, can make a difference in a child’s life! Listen, encourage, be a friend to a child at a school closest to where you live or work. We’ve made it easy for you! - Attend a 90 minute mentor workshop
- Register to volunteer and obtain a free level 1 background screening
- Be matched with a student
- Get all the resources to help develop a fun and meaningful relationship
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Do you love Gulfport and wish you could be here all the time? Check out our live streaming cameras to see what you are missing. From beaches and volleyball to dining and special events; Gulfport has it all! After all we are one of the most fun and exciting cities on the Gulf coast! |
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Florida Department of Health is Providing FREE Hepatitis A Vaccines in Pinellas County Based on recent cases throughout the region, DOH-Pinellas is providing the hepatitis A vaccine at no charge at its five clinic locations; no appointment necessary. DOH-Pinellas’ Epi staff is available 24 hours a day for information about hepatitis A. Call (727) 824-6932. These centers are providing the vaccine: - St. Petersburg: 205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
- Pinellas Park: 6350 76th Ave. N.
- Mid-County (Largo): 8751 Ulmerton Rd.
- Clearwater: 310 N. Myrtle Ave.
- Tarpon Springs: 301 S. Disston Ave.
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| Household Electronics & Chemical Collection Schedule All events are on Saturdays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. call 727-464-7500. |
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| Smoke Alarms Save Lives Free smoke alarms are available to elderly and low income households within Gulfport City limits. Call Fire Chief James Marenkovic at 893-1062 for more information. |
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Gulfport on the Go! Get the City App City of Gulfport is proud to announce the launch of the new City of Gulfport app for iOS and Android mobile devices, the newest way to connect with its citizens. The Official City of Gulfport app offers citizens a simple way to submit requests-like reporting potholes, signs, trash or debris, code violations, and inquiring about an event venue. Users can include an address and description, GPS-specific location, as well as a photo of the issue. Once a request is submitted, you can keep track of pending and completed requests within the “My Requests” section. In addition, the City app has direct links to the online utility bill payment system, the City calendar, frequently asked questions, the city employee directory, the sanitation department, and the electronic newsletter signup. The City App allows residents to connect more conveniently with City government to report issues and request non-emergency services. Offering more ways for citizens to connect with the City, please email info@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1118 with questions or technical issues about the smart phone app. |
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Reassurance Telephone Program Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. Let the friendly Volunteers of the Gulfport Senior Center chat with you on a daily basis. Sign up for the Gulfport Reassurance Program and choose between two call times: early-morning or mid-morning. This service is designed to help you feel secure and connected. For more information, call the Gulfport Senior Center at (727) 893-2237 |
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Get a FREE Amplified Phone Gulfport Senior Center 5501 27th Ave. S. 3rd Tuesday of every month 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. You MUST call 727-399-9983 to qualify. |
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Comfort Reading From the Circle Bookshop Gulfport Public Library 5501 28th Ave. S. Curl up with a good book from the Circle of Friends Bookshop at the Gulfport Library. Popular novels, edgy science fiction, juicy mysteries and sentimental romances are all available for purchase at very attractive prices. Prefer cooking or crafting, then check out the many recipe books and craft books. A new selection of quilting books will fly off the shelves so come in soon and come in often as we restock the shelves every day. The Gulfport Library is located at 5501 28th Avenue N,. Please call Marilyn Field at 727-321-4035 if you have any bookshop questions. |
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