The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Crystal River Aquarium invites Artists to design Logo
Crystal River, FL ­ Artists throughout the Nature Coast are invited to design the
artwork to represent the Logo for the new Crystal River Aquarium, located on Highway 19
Valentine's Day at Crystal River State Parks
at the Crystal River Mall (in the former Belk department store)
Take your sweetheart on a special Valentine's Day sunset cruise at Crystal River
Artists, fifteen and up, are encouraged to use their talents to creative an informative and eas-
Preserve State Park on February 13th, 14th, or 15th. from the Crystal River Preserve State
ily identified logo that includes aquatic representation of our area ­ both coastal and inland.
Park Visitor Center dock at 5:30 pm for a delightful sunset cruise and travel out to the Gulf
Deadline for submission is February 22, 2014. Winning Artist will receive an annual family
for a spectacular sunset. We will have valentine's games and prizes as you relax for the
pass to the Crystal River Aquarium and special recognition through area media. For more
evening retreat back to nature with refreshments and snacks provided. Advance tickets are
information or submissions, please email CrystalRiverAquarium@gmail.com
available at the Preserve Visitor Center. The cost is $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for children 12
and under, age 6 and under is free. Call ahead at (352) 563-0450 for more information.
Winter Blues In Homosassa
Trash N Treasures
The Nature Coast Friends of the Blues will host two fantastic guitarists at their 2
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting a Trash'n
PM Saturday concert February 15. Ben Medrano and Jeff Heff wil play southern influenced
Treasures Fund Raiser, Friday, February 28 from 9 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, March 1 from
rock with a healthy dose of blues at the Museum Cafe, on Yulee Avenue in Homosassa.
8 AM to 1 PM in the Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Sale
These two local musicians are part of the Moccasin Slough Band , have years of experience
items include: household items, clothing, books, jewelry, plants, tools, small furniture, toys,
and a wide range of covers and originals. Museum Cafe 10466 W. Yulee Drive. $7 admis-
knickknacks and white elephant items. Proceeds go to needed items for the church and
sion 1-4 PM Information 352-628-1081.
Citrus MOPARS Car
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charitable contributions. For more information contact Anna Panasik at 527-3226. Our
Lady of Grace Monthly Flea Market, held on the first Saturday of the month, will be outside
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The 5th Annual All MOPAR Car Show will be held at a new location with more
from 8 AM to 1 PM that Saturday in concert with Trash'n Treasures.
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room in the parking area of the Inverness Government Center behind 212 Main St on Sat-
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Citrus County Genealogy Seminar
urday, March 22. The show will be hosted by the Citrus MOPARS car club, the City of
The Citrus County Genealogical Society is hosting a seminar on February 15 from  Inverness and Crystal Automotive.willbe$15  $20 the day of the show
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or
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10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Good Shepard Lutheran Church, 439 E. Norvell Bryant High-  from 8 to 10 AM (display only cars--not judged will be $10). Over 40 awards will be pre-
way, Hernando. The speaker, Dick Eastman, publisher of Eastman's free Online Genealogy  sented around 2 PM fireextinguisher point). Join us for good music &
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Newsletter, will give three talks. The cost is $12 for members and $16 for non-members.food and  info,contactKenMcNally at352-341-1165Bo-
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great cars. For more
or Mike
For information call Mary Ann Machonkin at 352-382-5515.
nadonna at 352-341-1019.
LWVCC First Annual Luncheon Meeting
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The League of Women Voters of Citrus County will be holding their First Annual
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Luncheon Meeting on March 11. 2014 in the Garden Room at the Citrus Hills Country
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Club from 10:30am to 2:30 PM. Deirdre Macnab , president of the League of Women Vot-
ers of Florida will give a presentation on the League's positions affecting Florida.
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For reservationsowticket information, please contact lwvcc2013@gmail.com or
Homet  and n News for the Nature Coast
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call 352-601-6857.
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Serving Inglis,interested men andDunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa            
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tional organization. ess: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446
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Cracker Days in Dunnellon
Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788
Websites: TheNewscaster.com ·State Park on Saturday and Sunday, Feb-
Return to yesteryear at Rainbow Springs NewscasterArchives.com
ruary 22nd and 23rd, for Cracker Days, from 9 am to 4 pm each day. The park is 1 ½ miles
History.NewscasterArchives.com · TheHealthcaster.com
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north of Dunnellon on US 41. Admission is $2.00 per person with children under five free.
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The Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park host people whose skills echo pioneer
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life inEmail,frontier Florida. From an authentic Cracker Camp where fire, soap, butter,
1800's Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com
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candles and biscuits are made, where trapper and trader tell stories, where whips crack and
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spinning wheels turn ­ to the weaver, potter, wood carver, wood turner, and corn grinder,
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and to basket, rug and broom makers and more ­ the past will be portrayed. Pioneer games,
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musicians, appetizing foods and opportunities to purchase keepsakes will be present.
For more information, contact Jo Ann at 352-465-8246.
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