The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - March 5, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
State Park To Host Reading With Rocky Program
HOMOSASSA ­ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Homosassa
Fishing Tournament Save the date!
Springs Wildlife State Park will host this month's Reading with Rocky program at its Children's
Team Becky of Dunnellon Relay For Life will be having their 3rd Annual "Fishing For the
Education Center on Saturday, March 8. This month's program will be about deer. Future
Fight" fishing tournament to benefit the American Cancer Society on April 5, 2008. For more
programs will feature wading birds and alligators.
info contact Jill Peterson at 352-489-4924 or for a FFF Registration form e-mail
Programs will be held on the second Saturday of each month through May. Volunteer
Riverbrat41@wmconnect.com.
Barbara Cairns will read the children stories, poems, riddles and offer trivia about Florida
CCVC Benefit Yard Sale/Flea Market ReScheduled
animals found in the Wildlife Park. Children will also be provided a follow-up home activity.
Programs will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m. and guests should plan on a ten minute
(Inverness, Fl. 2/23/08) The Citrus County Veterans Coalition Benefit Yard Sale and
walk from the park's west entrance on Fishbowl Drive to the Children's Education Center. There
Flea Market scheduled for Saturday, February 23rd was washed out by some very severe
will be no additional charge for children to attend Reading with Rocky above the park admis-
weather the plagued Citrus County Saturday morning. About 50 of the over 100 venders who
sion. For more information, call (352) 628-5343, extension 1002
had reserved booths made it to the Withlacoochee Technical Institute parking lot by the
scheduled 7 a.m. starting time with great intentions of waiting out the weather but at 9:30 the
Music On The Grounds At Rainbow Springs St. Park
bottom dropped out and severe weather warnings were issued,
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park continues it's
The next CCVC/WTI Yard Sale and Flea Market will be held on Saturday March
"Music on the Grounds" event on Saturday, March 15 at 8 pm. This after hours event will
29th from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot at WTI in Inverness. All prepaid participants will
showcase the talents of Andrew Ware, who charmed the inaugural event during the open mic.
have their spots reserved and it is requested that if you haven't already verified your partici-
Session. After Andrew's performance, another open mic session will take place for those
pation please contact Richard Floyd at 726-5031 so he can keep your booth space marked for
interested in playing a song or two or just jamming with each other.
you.
Coffee will be provided free, just bring a cup, a blanket or chair, your friend and
New Exhibit at Heritage Museum
neighbors while you listen to music and enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Springs, after dark,
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum opens a new exhibition titled: Men, Salt,
under the stars. Plans for future "Music on the Grounds", hosted by other entertainers, on the
Cattle and Battle: Florida in the Civil War in the John Murray Davis Rotating Exhibit Gallery on
second Saturday of April are in the works. Admission to this event is $2. For additional
Friday, March 7th. This brand-new exhibit runs through May 30th, 2008.
information, contact Rainbow Springs State Park at (352) 465-8555.
This display of pictures, early maps and historic photographs, and rare and unique
TBARTA Invites the Public to a Community Workshop in Citrus
artifacts is used to help relate the story of Florida's special role in the Civil War. This story is
The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority (TBARTA) will host a
often overlooked in the retelling of accounts of this great and tragic era of American history.
Community Workshop to allow the public to share their ideas and concerns regarding the
"The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum plows new ground with the production of this exhibit
regional transportation "master plan" TBARTA is currently developing for the region.
­ utilizing its expanded capacity to develop exciting and information presentations," says
The event will occur on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 5:30 ­ 7:30 p.m. Stop by any time at
Karl Seidman, long-time volunteer docent at the Museum.
the Lecanto Government Building, Room 166, 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto
Nature Coast Republican Club Meeting
TBARTA has been tasked with creating a regional transportation "master plan" that
Nature Coast Republicans will meet March 8, 2008 American Legion Post 155, 6585
will connect the seven counties of our region and improve mobility for people and goods.
State Road 44,Crystal River Time: 8:30am Breakfast @$5.50. Our guest speaker this month will
Stage one in the master planning process focuses on important regional transportation corri-
be State Senator Mike Fasano who will address upcoming illegal immigration issues coming
dors, areas where the majority of people are currently traveling back and forth.
before the Florida Senate during the 2008 Legislative Session. Illegal Immigration is a impor-
Instant Piano For Busy People
tant subject and must be addressed and stopped. Nature Coast Republican Club attempts
to educate citizens of all ages and try's to enhance public confidence in government.
You, too, can play the piano. Learn to play without reading music in our class Satur-
All registered Republicans are eligible for membership and newcomers will find this
day March 23. 9 AM to noon, at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 2149 Norvell Bryant
a way of meeting like-minded conservatives. If you don't have an interest now
Highway (486), east of 491 in Lecanto. You'll learn to use chords instead of the traditional note
regarding important issues, please don't complain later. The Club strongly encourages citizen
reading methods. You'll learn to use sheet music in a whole new way, and learn several songs.
participation. That with the Nature Coast Republican Club you will have a way to start voicing
You'll discover many magical short cuts the pros use to enhance their playing. Pre-
your concerns and views on issues facing our government.  Contact Al Cislo President
registration ($55 for all materials) is necessary, as class size is limited. For registration or
Nature Coast Republican Club 628-5004.
information, call Stan Soehlman 563-1173.
Alachua Art & Craft Festival, Fri. & Sat., March 8 & 9
Re-elect Roy Smith
The Alachua Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival will be held the weekend of March 8 and
9, 10am-5pm on Sat. and 10am-4pm on Sun. The festival will be held in the New Towne Center
area on N.W. 151st Blvd. Admission and parking is free. There will be musical entertainment
as Town Commissioner
and food. Call (352) 344-0657 for additional information.
Toastmaster Meeting Schedule
A vote March 11th for Roy Smith as Inglis Commission is a vote for sound,
Eyeopeners meets at the Inverness United Methodist Church the on the 2nd, 4th,
dedicated leadership during the period turmoil, growth and belt tightening that is
and 5Th Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. Address: 3896 Pleasant Grove Road, Inverness (CR591)
surely coming. During my past tenure as commissioner I have never failed to
Visitors are always welcome. Of course, we hope your visit will convince you to join Toast-
listen to my constituents and provide leadership during the changes that occurred
masters and improve your communication skills. Contact Bob Hagaman 352-382-2631.
A.B.A.
in the Police Department. As commissioner I will continue working hard for the
best little town in Florida.
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