REEF RELIEF KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH FAMILY-FRIENDLY LUAU ON MAY 9

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Reef Relief will hold its fifth annual fundraising luau to kick off the summer season on Friday, May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lagerheads Beach Bar, 0 Simonton St. CONTRIBUTED

Reef Relief will hold its fifth annual luau, on Friday, May 9 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lagerheads Beach Bar, 0 Simonton St., Key West.

This free, family-friendly celebration features live music by Gary Hempsey, a limbo competition, Jeopardy-style trivia, a sandcastle-building contest, and hands-on educational activities hosted by Reef Relief and local environmental partners.

There will also be a silent auction and the “Nose to Toes” raffle, with all proceeds supporting Reef Relief’s mission to protect coral reef ecosystems in the Florida Keys.

Admission is free and open to the public, though donations are welcome. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join or renew Reef Relief membership during the event.