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• BALLAST POINT PARK Waterfront Park Cleanup

  • When
    04/26/2025
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    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    5300 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
  • Registered
    13 registrants

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  Ballast Point Waterfront Park Cleanup

  APRil 26th 2025

  
  

  We are joining the Great American cleanup on April 26th  

  We are joining Keep Tampa Bay beautiful in this project .

  The cleanup will take place on Saturday  from 930 am to 12 pm at Ballast Point Waterfront Park. We hope you can join us for a fun morning of service!

  hope to see everyone there. There are many drinking establishments nearby where we can all cool ourself after clean up.

  Who has been to the new Mad Dogs in Englishmen Pub?
  

  Please note: Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

  WHERE TO MEET: We will meet at Ballast Point Waterfront Park. 5300 Interbay Blvd. Tampa 33611

  TIME: Cleanup will begin at 9:30 am- 12pm. 3 volunteer hours.

  WHAT TO WEAR: Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes, sun protection, and weather appropriate clothing.

  WHAT TO EXPECT: All cleanup supplies will be provided by Keep Pinellas Beautiful. please bring water your own water bottle.  

  PARKING: Free parking is available onsite

  
  

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• HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEER EVENT

  • When
    05/18/2025
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    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    3607 N Armenia Ave, Tampa
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  HUMANE SOCIETY 

  Volunteer Event 8:30am-11am

  Sunday May 18th ,2025

  
  

  Join us at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay on Armenia Avenue for a volunteer event. We'll mostly be providing some love and attention to the animals. There might be some cleanup type tasks, but nothing too messy.

  Please no pictures as these are intake animals not ready for adoption. No cell phone use while with animals.

  Volunteer Hours: The Humane Society requires all volunteers to be there at 8:30 AM so they can provide instructions to us as a group. Members who arrive on time will receive 3 hours of volunteer time.

  Donations Needed: The Humane Society is in dire need of old blankets and towels to use as bedding , food and litter, so please donate if you can.

  Additional Information Provided by the Humane Society:

  Parking - You can park in any of our street parking or in the overflow lot located at Gulf Fabrics (this is the warehouse business next door to us, and you will see the HSTB signs for additional parking).

  Where to Meet - you will head towards the left side of our building – you will see a gazebo and seating area. Wait in that area, and a staff member will come out around the start time for that shift and show you where to go!

  Attire – Please wear close-toed shoes, and comfy clothes that will be fine indoors or outdoors.

  Dog Walking Protocols – Please make sure that everyone knows that they should always keep an eye on the dog, pick up the poop, and enjoy the wonderful outside area. Please watch this video before you come: https://youtu.be/QHY974SodNc.

  Allergies – Please be aware that you may come into contact with various animals and we cannot guarantee that you will only work with one animal as the needs for the day you are there might include helping in the areas for the dogs, cats, rabbits, or other small animals.

  Tasks – It is not possible to request specific tasks or animals when you arrive, so please make sure that all members of your group are comfortable with walking medium to large dogs as getting the dogs out for walks in the morning is one of the primary tasks for groups. We do not always have a lot of small dogs and puppies available, so you may be asked to take larger dogs out for walks while their kennels get cleaned.

  Medical Isolation Areas - Please do not enter any kennel areas with signs stating “Staff Only” or “Do Not Enter” for the health and safety of our animals.

  Pictures – Please do not take any photos of animals in the Lower Level (Cats or dogs in Kennels 1-6) of the shelter as none of those animals are ready for adoption yet and posting pictures of those animals causes confusion for the public and more work for our Adoption staff. However, If you see any adoptable animals on the main Adoption Floor, you can feel free to take and post pictures of them.

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• Volunteer @ SharkCon 2025 (Signup deadline is 6/25)

  • Start
    07/12/2025
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    8:30 AM
  • End
    07/13/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Florida Fairgrounds Expo Hall
  • Registered
    Be the first

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  One of our most popular volunteer opportunities of the year!!!  Hours go towards the 2025-2026 season since this is a July event.  Four shifts available - either Saturday or Sunday working from 8-3:30 or 8-5.  That's up to 9 hours of volunteer credit in one day!  Volunteer hour credits based on how long you work.

  SharkCon, hosted by YMKN's own Spencer and Sara Steward, comes back to the Florida Fairgrounds Expo Hall bigger and better in 2025 with the stars of the shark world, celebrities, photographers and more!

  Volunteer activities may include manning a ticket or information booth, working security, etc....nothing strenuous or where you'll get dirty AND IT'S AIR CONDITIONED!!!!!.  

  Important Information:

  • DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25th!  This is so the volunteer t-shirts can be ordered.
  • In addition to registering here, please click the following and complete  form 

   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uYPsOnpv8Yal5RBxjuawts2Pvb3EjzJ5d39MIgdQEoU/viewform?edit_requested=true 

  • Volunteer hours earned count towards the 2025-2026 season!!!
  • All volunteers will receive a t-shirt, lunch and two free passes that can be used either day of the event.
  • All volunteers will get a 1 hour break for lunch and other breaks as needed. 

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  SharkCon is a full-fledged “Con” in every way. There numerous FREE engaging activities for you and the kids to sink your teeth into, but that’s just where the fun-frenzy begins. There are speakers from Shark Week, National Geographic, and Animal Planet. There are over one hundred vendors of shark and ocean related merchandise, including, but not limited to jewelry, art, clothing, & collectibles. Learn how you can enjoy the ocean even more with indoors scuba diving with professionals as well as other water sports.

  SharkCon is more than just a great time. It is an event dedicated to raising awareness about shark and ocean conservation, as well as substainability. It raises money for ocean and shark conservation efforts, which are undertaken by our partners at SharkCon. We want to ensure the health of the oceans for generations to come! All of this great SharkCon wonder is included in the price of admission.

  SharkCon has invited groups in the local community, such as Tampa Bay Watch & Florida Fish and Wildlife, as well as global organizations, such as National Geographic and OCEARCH. There are numerous free engaging activities for families to sink their teeth into. This year features speakers from this year’s National Geographic’s SHARKFEST as well as scientist and personalities from Aquariums, Field Research, Shark Week, & Animal Planet. There are over 150 vendors of shark & ocean related merchandise & a dozen non-profits to engage guests & show them how they can get involved in saving the oceans. Guests also have the opportunity to have some physical fun by trying indoor scuba diving with trained professionals sponsored by Trilogy Dive Center.

  
  

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• 2025 Krewe Trip to Key West - Members & Invited Guests Only

  • Start
    07/24/2025
  • End
    07/28/2025
  • Location
    Key West
  • Registered
    12 registrants

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  Ahoy Nauti Mates!

  It's time once again for the annual YMKN trip to Key West for Hemingway Days. 

  To keep things simple and allow for maximum flexibility, the Krewe does not manage this event, i.e., you need to make your own travel arrangements and lodging reservations. Typically, whoever goes will stay in touch via text or Facebook Messenger.

  Where to Stay (or try to get close by):

  Rose Lane Villas and Old Towne Manor

  Options for travel to Key West:

  This part is up to you depending on your preference and budget.  You can drive, fly or take the ferry from Fort Myers.

  Flights:

  • From TPA, United/Silver and Breeze Airways. 
  •  From PIE, Allegiant offers flights.

  Ferry:  There is a ferry from Fort Myers to Key West almost every day.  

  
  

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