Mardi Gras, February 13 & 14, 2010

A MONTH OF MARDI GRAS TO BENEFIT KIWANIS CHARITIES

Treasure Island, FL –The Kiwanis Club of Gulf Beaches, is sponsoring a Month of Mardi Gras February 6-14, 2010, to benefit their Children’s charities. All events are FREE for the general Public to attend!

Saturday February 6, features Trever Miller’s Mob 5K/1Mile Run beginning at Rosselli Park on Isle of Capri to benefit the Miracle League of Gulf  Beaches, a barrier free baseball field for children with special needs. The 5K run begins at 8 am and the one mile at 8:30 am. Individual early 5K entry fee is only $20 until January 22nd and $25 after that date. Registrants for the One Mile Fun Run pay only $10.  Awards will be presented to overall male & female, top three in standard five year age groups and Masters& Grand Masters.  Registration forms are available at KiwanisGulfBeaches.com, Active.com or through Pamela McCann at 727-360-6286. Walk-ups are welcomed beginning at 7am the day of the run. Rosselli Park /Isle of Capri, 116th St, Treasure Island, 33706.

Shake off the winter blues and let the good times roll at the flamboyant Mardi Gras Ball. The Big Easy style fun begins at the Gulfport Casino on Friday February 12 at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 and available now until sold out. Dance the night away to the beats of authentic Cajun Zydeco, Blues and Jazz. Greet the Mardi Gras King & Queen, St. Louis Cardinal and former Tampa Rays pitcher, Trever Miller and his magnificent wife Pari. Party-goers are encouraged to get into the Mardi Gras spirit by dancing the night away for a good cause and dressing with flair, however, colorful masks and elegant costumes are optional. Ticket price will include lip smacking Louisiana cuisine and a cash bar will be available. Ticket sales and a silent auction will benefit a variety of Kiwanis charities including Pinellas Hope, and H.E.A.T., a Pinellas schools project that assist homeless children and their parents. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.KiwanisGulfBeaches.com, or contact Kimberly Boswell at 727-415-8326. The Gulfport Casino is located at 5500 Shore Boulevard, Gulfport 33707. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

The Miracle League Motorcycle Poker Run will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday February 13. Registration will take place between now and 11am on the day of the run. On the the day of the run – registration will be from 9A to 11A at the Friendly Fisherman Restaurant at John’s Pass with a $5 breakfast available for participants of the run. Prizes include, $200-best hand, $100-2nd best hand, $50-worst hand. 50/50 tickets will be available for a drawing at the finish – AND these same tickets will be used for some really GREAT door prizes. Check it out with last year’s riders – a great time was had by all. Come join us for an even greater time this year. For more information or to register, please visit www.KiwanisGulfBeaches.com, or contact Leon Lee at 727-365-4198.
An Antique Custom Car Show will be held at Treasure Island Community Park on Sunday February 14th from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy food, beer and music while perusing the private collections of classic, custom and vintage cars on display. Registry fees will benefit the Miracle League of Gulf Beaches. Pre entry fee is $15 or $20 the day of the show. Registered participants may be eligible for door prizes, lucky card, poker hand, 50/50 drawing and custom awards. This portion of the event is FREE to attendees. AutoRegistration forms are available at www.KiwanisGulfBeaches.com or by calling George Stone at 727-278-7846. Treasure Island Community Park, 1 Park Place/106th Ave, Treasure Island, 33706.

The Beach Midway on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday February 14 will feature over 100 of Florida’s best arts and craft vendors, gourmet food, a Budweiser Tent, live entertainment and a Kids Zone. Party it up in true New Orleans “Beach” Style, with live music provided by local musicians, creative performing artists and crafters, roving performers and more! The Beach Midway will take place Saturday from 10 am to 8pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm, directly on Treasure Island Beach, behind the Bilmar Beach Resort located at 10650 Gulf Boulevard, Treasure Island, 33706. For More information, please contact Suzanne King at 727-322-5217 or www.SIKPromotions.com.

Kiwanis of Gulf Beaches, the 2006-07 Club of the Year in Florida, supports numerous worthwhile programs with their time, talent and treasures, including Ronald McDonald House, Alex’s Lemonade Stand for pediatric cancer research, Relay for Life, the Three Day Walk,   Pinellas Village, as well as sponsoring Service Leadership Programs at St. Petersburg Catholic HS, Lakewood HS, Sawgrass Lake Elementary, Madeira Beach Fundamental and Eckerd College.
The Kiwanis Club is currently seeking sponsors and vendors for this charity event. For more information about A Month of Mardi Gras, please visit http://KiwanisGulfBeaches.com/. For vendor or Sponsorship information, call Suzie King, 727-322-5217. Sponsorship and Vendor applications can be downloaded at http://SuzieKing.com/.

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