The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 26, 2007
Community Events & Meetings
Bonus Night of Lights at Homosassa Wildlife Park
Early Learning Coalition Selects Fred Clark
December 20, 2007 through December 24, 2007 with a Bonus Night on December 29,
The Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast is pleased to
2007 5:30 p.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. Suggested donation: Adults $2.00 and Children 3 ­ 12, $1.00 The
announce that Fred Clark has joined their staff as Community De-
Friends present their annual Christmas Celebration of Lights over five evenings starting
velopment Coordinator.
December 20th through Christmas Eve, with a bonus night on December 29th. The park is
The Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast assists over
illuminated with thousands of lights and holiday decorations and a variety of entertainment is
4000 children per year and their families. The primary missions of
featured on different evenings. Refreshments are also available.
the Coalition are to provide children zero to five years of age with
subsidized preschool in a safe and healthy environment with a de-
January Safe Driving Classes
velopmentally appropriate curriculum for Welfare to Work, low in-
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the two four-hour day course may
come, DCF, court directed, and other at risk families. The Coalition
entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount. For more information, check with your insur-
also administers the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program.
ance carrier.
Mr. Clark has been a lifelong advocate for children and has de-
The course fee is $10 per person and to register for a class, call the listed instructor. For
voted many years to the business community in a diverse group of
information regarding future classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
enterprises. He has owned and operated several businesses, held
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
management positions with various national corporations, served in leadership roles with the
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Jan. 14 and 15: 9 a.m. at Homosassa Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W. Cardinal,
US Army Reserve, and has devoted much of his free time as a volunteer to the non-profit
Homosassa. Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
sector.
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Jan. 17 and 18: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River.
As Community Development Coordinator, Mr. Clark will be primarily responsible for ex-
Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
panding awareness of the Coalition, its programs and goals. He will be raising dollars for
Beverly Hills- Jan. 8 and 10: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle
matching funds, and securing grants for special needs children and programs for which funds
Beverly Hills.. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497
are not currently available.
Inverness- Jan. 8 and 9: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium
For more information about the programs offered by the Early Learning Coalition of the
corner of Grace and Osceola, Inverness, open to the public, Share Club members and non-
Nature Coast, please call (352)563-9939 or visit their website at www.elc-naturecoast.org.
members. Call Don Slough at 344-4003
Sign Up Now For The Boys & Girls Clubs Winter Camps
Cross City- Jan. 14 and 15: 9 a.m. at Cross City Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15 NE 144
Street,Cross City (Across from Woody's Barbershop). Call Lee Miller at (352) 498-5004
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County is now enrolling for their January
Camp;Hours daily are from7am ­ 6pm. January 2nd ­ 8th. The cost is $40 for 1st child, $35 each
Holiday Gift Comes Early for Citrus Co. Food Bank
additional child (5 days)
$45 for non-members / holiday only members.
TAMPA, Fla. (December 7, 2007) -- `Tis the season for giving, and five Tampa-area nonprofit
COME JOIN THE FUN ­ SEVERALACTIVIES PLANNED. CAMPERS MUST SIGN
organizations each received a $25,000 gift from the Winn-Dixie Foundation today. The dona-
UP IN ADVANCE and bring a bag lunch and snack. For more information contact the Direc-
tions were part of a five-stop "Better Holidays...Better Communities" tour of the Jackson-
tors: Westside Unit ­ Justin Jackson, Unit Director ­ 795-8624, Inverness Unit ­ Jason Jack-
ville-based grocer's operating area. In addition to Tampa, the Winn-Dixie Foundation is
son Unit Director ­ 341-2507. The administrative Office ­ 621-9225.
making similar donations to charities throughout the Southeast, totaling $1,050,000.
Stores, Inc., presented gift-wrapped, oversized $25,000 checks to representatives from: Ameri-
can Cancer Society Relay for Life;Citrus Community Food Bank (Homosassa Civic Club
Sponsored);ENLACE;Hillsborough Education Foundation;Second Harvest Food Bank of
Tampa Bay
In addition to the cash donations from the Winn-Dixie Foundation, Western Union do-
nated $25,000 to each of the food banks, and Winn-Dixie Stores provided them with a 42,000-
pound truckload of food.
"For more than 80 years, Winn-Dixie has been known as the company with a heart," said
Lynch. "Today, we continue that tradition by donating funds from our Foundation to worthy
organizations that share our goal of helping to improve the lives of families in the neighbor-
hoods we serve."
"The Western Union Foundation promotes understanding, hope and opportunity for
people who journey toward a better life," said Luella Chavez D'Angelo, president of the
Foundation. "We are pleased to partner with our Western Union Agent, Winn-Dixie,
and America's Second Harvest to help those in need."
Performers Circle Open Mic Friday Dec. 28, 2007 7 Pm
Acoustic participants and all listeners are invited to the next open mic at the Unitarian-
Universalist Fellowship At 2149 Norvell Bryant Road, (Rte 486) in Lecanto. Starting at 7 pm,
musicians, singers, poets and storytellers will entertain us, in a friendly, low-key venue.
Coffee and snacks will be sold. The Fellowship is east of 491, and just east of the Chevron
Station. A $3 donation is suggested. For more information: call Bill Chess at 352-746-7040.
A Red White And Blue Christmas-Alyssa Foster participated in "A Red White and Blue
Christmas", this year's theme for the City of Inverness 2007 Christmas Parade. The event
Hickory Island
was held on Saturday, December 8. The parade honored "those that served/are serving our
country."
"Preserving Florida's Southern Spirit"
Custom Woodworking
Restaurant and Seafood Market
"Your Plans or Ours"
Lighthouse Lounge
Antique Furniture Refinishing
Kitchen Cabinets
Have A Safe And
Entertainment Centers
Happy Holiday Season!
Drink Specials
Join Us For A Great
Hurricane Shutters
$2 Margaritas
New Years Celebration!
Book Cases
$1 Draft Beers
352-447-2520
Enviro Group of Florida
Pet Caskets
Wood Products Div.
352-447-3894re Service
$1.50 Well Drinks
48 Hwy 19 S. Inglis
Tom Robinson
Cino Lawn Ca