The Tenth Annual Hospitality Expo will be held next Friday, Nov. 12, at the Holiday Inn Beachside Convention center, announced Matthew Babich, President of the Key West Hotel and Motel Association, and Doug Wright, Chairman of the Trade Show Committee. The show opens at Noon. The event is open to the public 4-6 p.m.
"The Hospitality Expo welcomes everyone from restaurant and bar owners to resort, hotel and motel managers to learn about the new products industry suppliers have introduced to the market," states Matthew Babich. "It is also a wonderful opportunity for the local community to come see what all these new products mean to the end consumer."
This year guest speaker Kathy Casper, the Regional Director of Public Relations for Wyndham Resorts, will host both a morning and afternoon seminar. The seminar will explain the importance of communication between the hospitality industry and the media, give helpful hints on how to become media friendly and, focus on crisis communication procedures. Live demonstrations, prize drawings and complimentary hors d'oeuvres and drinks will also be part of Expo '99.
Since its inception in 1990, the trade show has grown exponentially and has sold out each year. "Last year's show attracted more than 1000 visitors and most of the previous exhibitors have returned to participate this year," states Jack Smith, Association Executive Vice President.
Info: call Smith at 296-4959.
Before a child can receive Christmas presents from the Key West Police Department's Toys for Tots Program, a parent or guardian must apply for the program at the Salvation Army Social Services Office, 1920 Flagler Ave. Nov. 30 is the deadline and the hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Applicants will need to bring a photo identification for the head of the Household or person applying, Social Security cards or birth certificates for all members of the household, verification of income, such as a check stub or Social Security awards letter, and a rent receipt showing the household's address. Persons with questions may call the Salvation Army at 294-5611, ext. 10.
Hurricane Irene forced toys for tots to reschedule their annual fundraiser, the Santa Claus Open Golf Tournament, to Sunday, Nov. 28. The four-person handicap scramble kicks off at the Key West Golf Club with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. The $100 entry fee includes greens fees, a cart, continental breakfast at sign-in, food and beverages on the course and an awards banquet at the 19th hole.
With only one book sale since last Spring, the store rooms are bursting at the seams with books for the upcoming Friends of the Library book Sale to be held tomorrow, Saturday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Palm Garden next door to the library at 700 Fleming Street.
This first-of-the-season book sale will focus on all the most popular book categories: novels, mysteries, humor, cooking/gardening, art/design, hobbies/pets, sports/games, travel, biographies, history, non-fiction, health, children's/young adult reading, and foreign language. Collectible long-playing records will be there in abundance. All books will be at the usual giveaway prices of 50-cents to one dollar.
Many new and nearly-new books from the in-library sale shelves will also be on sale at half price.