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What a better way to start a Memorial Day Weekend than to start it with a memo-

rable night of FREE activities!

Save Our Waters Week 2013 Essay Contest

Friday, May 24th from 6-11pm, the Inverness courthouse square will be trans-

The Citrus 20/20 Save Our Waters Week Committee’s 2013 essay contest has be-

formed into an outdoor entertainment experience you won’t want to miss. Where else can

gun. Essays should focus on the theme, Water – Save it Now or Lose it Forever. Citrus

you enjoy live music of four bands, while trying your skill at Rock Climbing or on a Bungee

County students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate. Prizes of $100 and $75 are

Trampoline? For those wishing to keep their feet on the ground, just sit back and enjoy the

awarded to the first and second place winners at the middle and high school level. Winners

rockin’ tunes of Mighty Mongo, UNRB, This Day’s Age and The Hollywood Kills bands.

will also be highlighted at the Annual Citrus 20/20 fundraiser dinner.

Thanks to Tobacco Free Florida all these activities: music, rock climbing, bungee

Submissions must be received by May 17, 2013. Applications available at:www.

trampoline and face painting are brought to you absolutely FREE. And, for those who might

bocc.citrus.fl.us/waterres/conservation/conservation.htm. For more information, please

build up an appetite or need to quench their thirst, there will be food vendors as well as the

contact the Department of Water Resources at (352) 527-7684.

downtown business restaurants ready to satisfy your needs.

Bowl-a-Thon Benefit planned for Local Rescued Animals

It’s an Inverness Rock the Block that can take you to a whole new level, all you

Manatee Lanes and Plantation Animal Clinic cordially invite the public to attend

need to do is come on down and join us. Brought to you by Tobacco Free Florida and City

benefit for local rescued animals. The event is scheduled for Saturday May 18, 2013, from

Inverness. Call 352-726-2611, Ext 1304.

2 PM to 5 PM at Manatee Lanes in Crystal River, FL. The event will benefit A Humane

Society of Central Florida Pet Rescue, INC. and Dobie Ranch Rescue. Both no kill non- Wildlife Park to Host Cruise

profit, all volunteer organizations. Local Veterinarian Dr. Tammy Barron will be on hand HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-

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as a celebrity bartender and will be donating all tips to the organizations. There will be mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

numerous vendors attending the event set up in the Manatee Lanes parking lot. Some of will be presenting An Early Evening History Cruise with Wine and Cheese on Saturday,

those vendors are (Doberman Courtroom Dogs for Kids, May 25, 2013. The cruise aboard pontoon boats departs from the Park’s Visitor Center boat

 Intercept dog training  trainers), 

 hosting a dog wash,  Wildlife,  Humane Society of docks you will learn about the area’s historycruise you enjoy a taste of and Fish Bowlcrack-

promptly at 4:30 pm for an evening

Plantation Animal ClinicNature CoastA

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Ursula manyers and an assorted fruit bowl. Grape juice and water will also be available. This is a fund-

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Reservations by contactingClinic at aiser for the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park.

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The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa

Steve at Manatee Lanes at 352-795-4546.

Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Wildlife Jeopardy program in the Education Center

Finish Up - GED Program

on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from noon until 12:30 pm. The program will be on Cranes.

The College of Central Florida Levy Center will host Finish Up! Levy information

sessions Wednesday, May 29, at Levy County Public Libraries for upcoming General Edu- Tell It On The Mountain VBS

Faith Lutheran Church vacation Bible school June 10-14 from 9AM until Noon.

cation Development boot camp classes.

The sessions will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the five Levy County Public Libraries. The CF For ages 3 through Grade 6. Please Register at the church office: 935 S. Crystal Glen Drive

Levy Center has partnered with the Levy County Public Library System to sponsor Finish (in Crystal Glen Subdivision, 490 & 44) Lecanto or by phone at: 352-527-3325 or by email

Up! Levy. The information sessions will present facts on when boot camp classes will be to: officefatihlecanto@tampabay.rr.com.

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held, how the GED exam is offered, assistance with completing applications and answers to

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questions regarding adult education classes in Levy County.

For more information on theo start in Levy program and other adult education

opportunities, visit the Levy Centery 1, 2013 issue in Chiefland or call 352-493-9533.

Ma at 114 Rodgers Blvd.

National Hospital Week is May 12-18

National Hospital Week is May 12-18. Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center is

using this opportunity to thank our dedicated staff. It’s because of talented, dedicated men

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and women that we are able to provide top-quality health care close to home. The theme

of this year’s National Hospital Week is “A Guiding Light for Changing Times,” which

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

recognizes the important role that hospitals play in their communities. This week celebrates

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