The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - March 28, 2012
Community Events & Meetings
6th Annual Mystery Poker Run Fundraiser
CRYSTAL RIVER – The American Legion Riders Post 155 Crystal River will hold its sixth
annual Mystery Poker Run on Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds will benefit veter-
Tickets available for 2012 Dodge Ram drawing for food pantry!
ans served by Hospice of Citrus County and Hospice of the Nature Coast.
The We Care Food Pantry in Homosassa is holding a fundraiser to benefit the
The Mystery Poker Run will begin at the American Legion Post 155, 6585 W Gulf
Capital Campaign of Feed Citrus County Food Bank and the We Care Food Pantry; 100%
to Lake Highway, Crystal River. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. with the last bike out at
of proceeds go to the food banks. Tickets are being sold, at $50 each, for a drawing to win
11:00 a.m. and last bike in (at the final stop) at 4:00 p.m. The final stop will feature a cash
a 2012 Dodge Ram Hemi Quad 1500 ST truck with Express Package. Only 2,000 tickets
bar, dinner, music, raffles, a 50/50 drawing and prizes for the Best Hand and for the Joker.
are being sold. The truck was generously donated by the Crystal Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and
The entry fee will be $10 per rider. All vehicles are welcome!
Ram dealership. Tickets are available at We Care Food Pantry, Regions Bank, Capital City
Ride Chairperson Tom Voelz commented, “Proceeds from the Mystery Poker Run
Bank and all Crystal Motor Car dealership offices. For additional details, please contact
will benefit Hospice of Citrus County because they do a great job serving local veterans,
wecarefoodpantry.org or call 352-628-0445.
especially at Hospice House.”
Homosassa Heritage Day
The American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Voiture 40/8, Legion Riders and Sons of
Saturday, March 31, 2012,10:00 am – 4:00 pm,Free admission to all activities in
the American Legion are all united by patriotism. American Legion Posts, and the organiza-
the Florida Room at the Visitor Center Regular admission applies for entrance into the
tions within them, raise thousands of dollars for local children’s hospitals, schools, veterans’
Wildlife Park Heritage Day exhibits and programs in the Florida Room on the history of the
homes, severely wounded servicemen and servicewomen, and American Legion Scholar-
park and the Homosassa area. Former employees, their families and anyone interested in
ship programs.
the heritage of the park and this area are invited to attend. Former employees may register
For additional information on the American Legion Riders Post 155 Mystery
as Homosassa Heritage Keepers and will receive a pass for a visit to the wildlife park.
Poker Run, call Ride Chairperson Tom Voelz352.795.2884 or Hospice of Citrus County at
352.527.2020.
4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble
HOMOSASSA—The 4th Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble will be held on
Orientation for Hospice Volunteers
Saturday, April 14 at 8:30 am at Southern Woods Country Club located at 1501 Corkwood
BEVERLY HILLS--Hospice of Citrus County will provide Orientation Training for individ-
Blvd., Homosassa.
uals who are interested in learning more about Hospice and Hospice volunteer opportunities.
Entry fee for the event is $60 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are $100.  Entry fee
The class will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Beverly
includes golf, lunch, course refreshments, 1stthru 3rd prizes, special hole prizes and a golfer
Hills Library located at 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Beverly Hills.
gift bag. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and prize raffles. Funds raised are earmarked
The class provides an overview of Hospice philosophy and history. Participants will be-
to assist Camp Good Hope and Teen Encounter, Hospice of Citrus County bereavement
come acquainted with services provided by Hospice of Citrus County for patients and fami-
camps for children which are presented twice a year. For additional information, please
lies. Attendees will receive information regarding volunteering in several different areas to
contact Tournament Director Ed Hernandez at 352.201.2609
include, but not limited to: clerical/administrative, thrift shoppe, community events, and
patient support. To register for this class, contact Volunteer Services Manager Karen Rizzo
Craft show in Hernando, March 31
Our Pub
at 352.527.2020 or email krizzo@hospiceofcitruscounty.org.
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
County during the annual Spring Holidaze Craft Sale. More than 25 exhibitors will be of-
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
Restaurant, Lounge
at 2125 E Norvell Bryant Hwy. (County Rd. 486) in Hernando.
& Package Store
Citrus County Genealogical Society
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The guest
speaker will be Paul Enchelmayer, a popular genealogy lecturer from Orlando, who will
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
speak about “Jefferson-Hemings, a Different View: Challenging the DNA Genealogical
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Proof.” In 1998, DNA “evidence” allegedly linked descendants of Sally Hemings to Thom-
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
as Jefferson. However, several writers now seem to have stronger evidence that it could
not have been Thomas Jefferson. See if he is guilty or if he should be exonerated. The talk
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
includes a general overview of DNA use in family history. Non-members are welcome to
Everything Made to Order
attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin 382-5515
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!