The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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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.
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
Wildlife Park Heritage Day exhibits and programs in the Florida Room on the history of the
park and the Homosassa area. Former employees, their families and anyone interested in
the heritage of the park and this area are invited to attend. Former employees may register
as Homosassa Heritage Keepers and will receive a pass for a visit to the wildlife park.
4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble
HOMOSASSA—The 4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble will be held on
Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 am at Southern Woods Country Club located at 1501 Corkwood
Blvd., Homosassa.
Thirteen year old Tyler Turner proudly displays his bass that helped him win the big bass prize
Entry fee for the event is $60 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are $100.  Entry fee
at Saturday's Annual Bass trounament on Lake Rousseau. Boats were entered from all over the
includes golf, lunch, course refreshments, 1stthru 3rd prizes, special hole prizes and a golfer
southern United States - Photo by Lee Paulet
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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
Our Pub
camps for children which are presented twice a year. For additional information, please
contact Tournament Director Ed Hernandez at 352.201.2609
Craft show in Hernando, March 31
The Holidaze Crafters of Hernando United Methodist Church are opening the
Church from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., on Sat., March 31, to crafters from all over Citrus
Restaurant, Lounge
County during the annual Spring Holidaze Craft Sale. More than 25 exhibitors will be of-
& Package Store
fering unique handmade items for sale. The Hernando United Methodist Church Women
group will be selling home baked goods to raise money for missions. The Church is located
at 2125 E Norvell Bryant Hwy. (County Rd. 486) in Hernando.
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Free to the Public Author Program
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!