The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - February 15, 2017
Community Events
hrove Tuesday Potato Pancake Supper at Peace Lutheran
Members of Peace Lutheran Church are preparing to serve their 26th annual Potato
Pancake dinner on February 28, 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. "We all love making new friends, and
K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive Notice
The next blood drive for Our Lady of Grace, K of C Council 6168 blood ministries
meeting up with others we only see at our dinners, and we know this dinner is a community
is scheduled for Saturday, February 18,2017, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our Lady of Grace
favorite" said Sheryl Lutz, PR Manager.
Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. This is the first drive of the New Year,
The menu will be potato and regular pancakes, ham, applesauce, dessert, and a choice
and a wonderful and simple New Years resolution would be to save a life by donating blood.
of beverages including tea and coffee. Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $2.50 for
One unit donated can provide a lifesaving gift for up to three people, so please consider
children 5 thru 12. Children under 5 will be admitted free.
donating to this important drive.
Becky Williams and Jackie Hucker run our First Saturday booth, and are asked year-
There will be a complimentary continental breakfast provided by Life South, as
round if they have missed our potato pancake supper made with real potatoes. They are
well as tokens of appreciation to all donors.
happy to hear, "No, it's coming up".
We are deeply thankful to the donors of the last drive in December who donated a
Peace Lutheran Church, "The Church on the Hill," is located at 7201 S US 41, north of
total of 29 units. Please help make this next drive a success. If there are any questions call
Dunnellon. Contact Sheryl Lutz, PR Director,352-489-6122 home/office.
Life South at 352-527-3061.
Tricky Tray Fundraiser
The Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace Church is host-
ing their annual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, February 18, 2017, in the Parish Life
Center, 6 Roosevelt Boulevard, Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the
drawings begin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25
or more, and money trees. For Tricky Tray information contact Tina at 352-249- 7127.
Genealogical Society Seminar
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will host a seminar on February 18 at the
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 439 E. Norvell Bryant Highway, Hernando from 10:00
AM to 2:30 PM. The speaker, Drew Smith, nationally known lecturer and author, will give
3 presentations: "Organizing your Genealogy Research Process," "Your Ancestor's FAN
Club:Using Cluster Research to get Past Brick Walls," "Something Wiki this Way Comes."
The cost is $18 for members and $25 for non-members. Bring your own brown bag lunch.
Free coffee, tea and cookies. Get a registration form by calling Mary Ann Machonkin at
352-382-5515.
Landscaping in Florida's sandy soils
Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free
gardening workshop on February 21, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm. The components of Flori-
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da's soils and geology need to be considered when making landscaping installation and best
management choices. The soils pH, proper fertilization choices and appropriate supplemen-
tal irrigation practices can impact the sustainability of our ornamental gardens. Learn ways
to effectively manage plants growing in sandy Florida soils. Classes are held at the Citrus
County Extension Service building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please
contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your participation.
Annual Flea Market
Dunnellon Presbyterian Church, 20641 Chestnut Street, Dunnellon 352-489-
Bob Sullivan and Gene Lutz serving dinner at Peace Lutheran Church.
2682. February 18, 2017 8 a.m. - noon. Fundraiser featuring baked goods, collectibles,
jewelry, linens, books and more.
Citrus County Democrats' Coffee Talk
Help Celebrate Women's History Month at Citrus Hills Country Club
The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) invites Democrats to
On March 14 th , at noon, the League of Women Voter of Citrus County will be
join them on Thursday, February 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Olive Tree Restaurant, 963
celebrating their fourth anniversary by honoring Women's History Month at their annual
N. Suncoast Hwy., Crystal River, for a Coffee Talk. Beverages and muffins will be served.
luncheon.It will be held in the Windsor Room at the Grill at Citrus Hills Country Club, 509
This is an opportunity to socialize with other Democrats and discuss concerns and issues to
E. Hartford St., Hernando, Fl..All interested men and women are invited to attend.
focus and strengthen the Democratic Party.
The DEC will use this input to increase Democratic voter registration, recruit viable can-
didates, and increase active membership in the DEC and local Democratic caucuses and
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clubs.
Citrus County Democrats believe full-time employees deserve a living wage, pub-
lic schools need the resources to provide a world-class education, and citizens' right to vote
should be encouraged and protected. For more information, call Wendy Williams, Citrus
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County DEC Chair, at 352-209-8651.
Nature Coast Civil War Reenactment
The 20th anniversary Nature Coast Civil War Reenactment will be held on March
10th, 11th, and 12th of 2017 at Kirby Family Farm in Williston, FL. Friday, March 10th is
Living History Day and it is open to the public from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The entry fee
is $5 per person and includes a ride on a Civil War era train. Those attending will also have
the option to purchase a ticket to the Saturday or Sunday battle for the half price cost of an
additional $5. Education day has been renamed to Living History day, because for the first
time it is open to both school students and the public. Friday, March 10th is Living History
Day. 17 different Educational presentations will be made from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The
entry fee is $5 per person and includes a ride on a Civil War era train.
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