The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - March 14, 2012
Community Events & Meetings
Tickets available for 2012 Dodge Ram drawing for food pantry!
The We Care Food Pantry in Homosassa is holding a fundraiser to benefit the
Capital Campaign of Feed Citrus County Food Bank and the We Care Food Pantry; 100%
of proceeds go to the food banks. Tickets are being sold, at $50 each, for a drawing to win
a 2012 Dodge Ram Hemi Quad 1500 ST truck with Express Package. Only 2,000 tickets
are being sold. The truck was generously donated by the Crystal Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and
Ram dealership. Tickets are available at We Care Food Pantry, Regions Bank, Capital City
Bank and all Crystal Motor Car dealership offices. For additional details, please contact
wecarefoodpantry.org or call 352-628-0445.
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Presents in Concert Kristin Taylor, A mother of 12, who has written 8 CD’s of her
own music & is the founder of
T.H.O.R.N Ministries St. Patrick’s Day March 17th, 6
p.m. parish hall of St. John The Baptist Church, Dunnellon.
Attention Vermonters Meeting
A day of fun and food for Vermonters and their friends will be held at Rainbow Springs
Park in Dunnellon on March 21. Bring food to share for a picnic (and your own beverage)
- hot dogs and hamburges will be provided free. $1 registration fee; plus the $2 park fee.
Homosassa Heritage Day
Saturday, March 31, 2012,10:00 am – 4:00 pm,Free admission to all activities in
the Florida Room at the Visitor Center Regular admission applies for entrance into the
The American Legion Riders presented their Second Annual Super Spaghetti Dinner on Wednes-
Wildlife Park Heritage Day exhibits and programs in the Florida Room on the history of the
day, February 1 from 5:00 pm till 6:30 pm at American Legion Post 155 located at 6585 W Gulf
park and the Homosassa area. Former employees, their families and anyone interested in
to Lake Hwy., Crystal River. The community’s response to this fundraiser made the American
the heritage of the park and this area are invited to attend. Former employees may register
Legion Riders Second Annual Super Spaghetti Dinner an overwhelming success. The Dinner
as Homosassa Heritage Keepers and will receive a pass for a visit to the wildlife park.
supports many initiatives of the group including the Legion Riders Legacy Run. The American
4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble
Legion Riders are a diverse group of motorcycle enthusiasts serving America’s military, her
HOMOSASSA—The 4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble will be held on
veterans, and the children and youth of our country. As supporters are about to be served
Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 am at Southern Woods Country Club located at 1501 Corkwood
their dinner (background), (from left) Charles Hawkes, Linda Baker and Thelma Hawkes enjoy
Our Pub
Blvd., Homosassa.
the evening together.
Entry fee for the event is $60 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are $100.  Entry fee
includes golf, lunch, course refreshments, 1stthru 3rd prizes, special hole prizes and a golfer
gift bag. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and prize raffles. Funds raised are earmarked
to assist Camp Good Hope and Teen Encounter, Hospice of Citrus County bereavement
Restaurant, Lounge
camps for children which are presented twice a year.
Tournament Director Ed Hernandez commented, “By playing in our event you are
& Package Store
helping children who have lost a loved one.” For additional information, please contact
Tournament Director Ed Hernandez at 352.201.2609
Free to the Public Author Program
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Dunnellon Public Library Meeting Room April 21, 2012 10:30am,20351 Robinson
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Road, Dunnellon Fl. 34431 (352) 438-2520. The Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
will host a free to the public author program featuring the Author of the acclaimed women’s
fiction Cedar Key Series, NY Times & USA Today best selling Author Terri DuLong who
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
wrote Spinning Forward, Casting About, A cedar Key Christmas in the Fern Michaels an-
Everything Made to Order
thology “Holiday Magic” and her latest, Sunrise on Cedar Key.
River Retreat Spa
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015 Hwy. 40 W. • Yankeetown, FL • (352) 447-2505
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Cuts & Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts • Redken, Rusk & Chi Products • Masques, Peels & Facials
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Permanent Make-Up • Manicures, Pedicures & Acrylics • Tanning • Gym • Massage License MM19077
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
is Here!
Subs after 4 pm
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
BUY TWO PEDICURES
Special Drinks Made to Order
& GET ONE FREE!
Citrus County Hospice Discount Fridays
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
HOMOSASSA – The Hospice of Citrus County Homosassa
Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe and Herry’s Café located at 8471 W.
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, have announced DISCOUNT
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
FRIDAYS. All Sale Items in the Homosassa Too Thrift &
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Gift Shoppe will be offered at a 25% Discount on Fridays. All
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Food Items at Herry’s Café will also be offered at a 25% Dis-
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
count on Fridays. The Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
carries a unique selection of antiques and collectibles. The
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Shoppe is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!