The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Artists Gallery Presentation
Florida Artists Gallery member Jude Caborn will present "Debunking the Myths of
Watercolor, or Making Painting Easy" as part of the Florida Artists Gallery and Café Second
CCSO Checkpoint Notice
Friday Dinner Series at 6 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2014. For reservations for the upcom-
(Citrus County) In an effort to reduce violations of Florida's motor vehicle laws,
ing Second Friday Dinner and Lecture Series, call 352-344-9300.
Sheriff s Office deputies will be conducting a comprehensive roadside driver s license and
Friends of the Blues Concert
safety equipment checkpoint at 1201 W. Main St. in Inverness. This checkpoint will begin
The Nature Coast Friends of the Blues announces its first concert of the winter sea-
on Friday, January 3rd at approximately 8:00 pm and will continue until January 4th until
son. On Saturday January 18 treat yourself to JUNIPER. This duo, a fiddler and a guitarist,
approximately 3:00 am. Vehicles will be selected at random.
presents a fiery mix of rhythms and compelling vocals. . The folk/Irish blend of haunting
Organizing for Citrus Meetings
melodies and lush harmonies will enchant you. Seven dollars is the admission price, at the
Organizing for Citrus is a grassroots group who meet to discuss political issues and write
Museum Cafe at 10466 Yulee Avenue in Homosassa .
letters to appropriate parties. We have two meeting scheduled so far in 2014, at the Central
Opening for Juniper is a local mountain dulcimer group called New River Strings.
Ridge Library in Beverly Hills, from 10 am to noon, on Saturday, January 18, and March 15.
At 1 PM, they will play Americana and mountain music, on this traditional Appalachian
We would appreciate your assistance in publicizing these events. For more information
instrument. For more information contact 352-628-1081
contact 352-563-2651.
Citrus County Genealogical Society
Anticipating the New School Standards
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will met January 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the
"Common Core" has become a familiar term in the news and in our conversations
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The title of the
and evokes many questions. The League of Women Voters of Citrus County has invited
program is "The Tombstone Just Said `Wife of ...' Finding the women in your family his-
Sandra "Sam" Himmel, Superintendent of Schools, and Patrick Simon, Director of Re-
tory" It was many years before married women were allowed to enter into contracts in their
search and Accountability, to speak on this subject on Tuesday January 14th at 10:15 at the
own name, to own or sell property, or even create a will. As a result women have left a small
Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills.
footprint in the traditional records pursued by genealogists. The speaker will be Jack But-
All interested men and women are invited to attend. The League of Women Voters
ler, professional genealogist, lecturer and author, who will discuss some possible sources
of Citrus County is an educational, nonpartisan organization. For more info call 352-746-
of information about the women in our family history. Guests are welcome to attend. For
0655 or e mail lwvcc2013@gmail.com
information call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515
Energy Assistance Event
Formula 1 Powerboat Tour set for exhibition runs in Citrus County
Citrus County Housing Services will accept energy assistance applications on a
The US Formula 1 Powerboat Tour is set for a day of demo and exhibition runs on
walk-in basis for one day only at The Catholic Charities Community Outreach Center in
Lake Hernando on January 4, 2014. The 2014 season finale Championship Weekend, sched-
Homosassa. On January 13th from 10 am to 1 pm, low-income Citrus County residents may
uled for late September 2014, will be held at Lake Hernando. The Florida based boats of
visit the Catholic Charities Community Outreach Center, located at 9020 W Atlas Dr., Ho-
Jose Mendana Jr., Carlos Mendana, Terry Rinker and Steve Lee are scheduled to participate
mosassa, FL 34448, to apply.
email news to: news@thenewscaster.com
in the exhibition runs this January.
The day's schedule of events starting at 10:00 am, will include an open test session
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for the four teams followed by simulated Match Races and a 10 lap final to conclude the day
as the planning stages continue for the 2014 finale.
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Tricky Tray Fund Raiser
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their an-
Restaurant, Lounge
nual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 18, 2014, in the Parish Life Center,
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings
& Package Store
begin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more,
raffles and money trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf,
restaurants, supermarkets and many more. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tick-
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ets for $5 for deposit in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
The Blood Drive sponsored by the Church and KofC Council #6168 will be on
site from 8 AM to 1 PM. Ticket tenders will be available for those who cannot stay for the
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drawing and blood donors at no charge. Proceeds go to needed items for the church and
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am ˇ Closed Tues.
charitable contributions. For Tricky Tray information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-
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0235. For membership information contact Rosalie Madigan at 352-746-2987.
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