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Local Independence Day celebrations:
Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
(352)447-2611
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Most will be held on Sat., July 3
Most local celebrations will take place on Saturday, July 3, with the exception of
Cedar Key which will hold festivities on Sunday, July 4.
46 U.S. Hwy. 19
• Food Ranch Plaza • Inglis, Florida
Due to financial constraints, many communities have scaled-back their celebrations
BBQ Accessories & Grills • Kitchen Gear • Electric Fireplaces • Gifts & More
to more old-fashioned-type events. Local Independence Day events are listed alphabetically,
LODGEWARE CAST IRON
below, by the name of the city or town.
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BEVERLY HILLS -- Sat., July 3, 5:00-8:00 p.m., “Beverly Hills Recreation Association
Save 30% Off
Buy 2 or More & Save 10%
(BHRA) Fourth of July Celebration” will be held at the BHRA clubhouse from 5:00 to 8:00
p.m., with a picnic supper and entertainment. The cost is $7.50 to members and $8.50 to
PATIO/RV TABLES
non-members. For additional information, please call 352-746-4882.
SMALL:
CEDAY KEY--Sun., July 4, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. & beyond, 7th-annual “CLAMERICA
Celebration,” designated as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast for July 2010’ by the Southeast
$14.99 each
Tourism Society. Sponsored by the Cedar Key Aquaculture Association, the day will be
or 2 for $25
filled with fun, food, and events for the whole family from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the City
LARGE:
Park and Beach on 2nd Street. A featured event again this year is a Shellfish Sand Sculpture,
$28.99 each
to be created by Suzanne Altamare, a World Champion and Grand Master Sand Sculptor
or 2 for $50
from Daytona Beach. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. Enjoy fireworks at dusk, hosted
by the city of Cedar Key.
CITRUS SPRINGS--Sat., July 3, 1:00, “Independence Day Picnic” at the Edward W. Pen-
T-SHIRTS
no Post 4864, located at 10199 N. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs. A $7 lunch will in-
$11.99 each
clude Kowalski smoked brats with peppers and onions, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans
or 2 for $20
and soft serve ice cream. For additional information, please call 352-465-4864
CITRUS SPRINGS--Sat., July 3, 4:00 p.m., ìStar Spangled Salute to America Dinner and
Summer Clearance On ALL In-Stock
Concert at the Citrus Springs Community Center, located at 1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd.,
DIMPLEX ELECTRIC FIREPLACES SOLAR PATH LITES
Citrus Springs, sponsored by the Citrus County Department of Parks & Recreation. Admis-
$2.99
Prices will Never, Ever
sion is free. Food, by the Sunshine Cafe, will be $5.99 per plate. For additional information,
Limit 12
Be This Low Again!
please call 352-465-7007.
CRYSTAL RIVER--Sat., July 3, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., “Red, White and Blueberry Day”
in Heritage Village on citrus Ave. For additional information, please call 352-564-1400 or
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
352-563-0650.
CRYSTAL RIVER--Sat., July 3, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., “Family Fun Day” in Kings Bay
4th of July weekend celebration
Park starts at 10:00 a.m. “Patriotic Children’s Parade on Wheels” at 11:00 a.m. will start
from Heritage Village on Citrus Ave. across U.S. Hwy. 19, into King’s Bay Park. Admis-
Karaoke Fri, Sat, & Sun Night 8-12pm
sion is free until 3:00 p.m. A birthday cake will be served at 11:00 a.m. to commemorate
$10 dom buckets and
the 107th anniversary of Crystal River incorporation. Enjoy lawn games, a giant waterside,
kayak games in King’s Bay, face-painting clowns, a magician, an apple pie baking contest,
$2 mixed drinks all weekend
and food by various vendors.
Yard Sale all weekend 10am-?
Off Hwy 40
CRYSTAL RIVER--Sat., July 3, 3:00 p.m.-midnight, the festivities at Kings Bay Park will
$3 donation per spot
On Lk. Rousseau
become “Uncle Sam Scallop Jam and Road Rally,” and a $5 admission fee to the park will
be charged. Enjoy live bands, children’s activities, various food & seafood vendors, along
Sat & Sun Bikini Bike wash 10am-?
Call 447-2755
with beer and wine. Scallop Jam events will be held at 3 stages and include live music by
Sun Bikini Contest $5 entry fee 7pm winner
for info
Tammy Hatch Band, Rock Steady, The Mick sharp Band, and Stephanie Fisher & The Mo-
takes all plus $25 bar tab
ses Greyhound Band; various contests: Hula Hoop, Limbo and Sexiest Beer Belly; Road
Hours 12pm-UBD Hamburgers,Hot dogs,& Chicken with all the
Rally Awards; magician/comedian DeWayne Hill. After dark, around 9:30 p.m., Kings Bay
will light up with a fireworks display. Fireworks may be viewed from waterfront restaurants,
Mon-Sun.
fixins $5 per plate 6pm
Kings Bay Park and Kings Bay, but not from U.S. Hwy. 19 or Hunter’s Spring. To contribute
Most patarotic dressed sun night 10pm
to the cost of the fireworks, please send a check to Crystal River Special Events Foundation,
R.V & Tent
sites available
$25 bar tab
P.O. Box 2410, Crystal River, FL 34423. For additional information, call (352) 417-1160.
DUNNELLON--Sat., July 3, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., “First Saturday Village Market,” Dun-
Veterans get Happy hour prices all weekend
We sell Reddy Ice
nellon’s monthly event held in Dunnellon’s Historic District, happens to fall on the Saturday
Proceeds benefit Vicki a local widow who is
& Fill your water
prior to Independence Day. Vendors will showcase their wares, including antiques, herbs,
in need of our help!!
junk,’ produce, food, jewelry and crafts. Merchants will hold sidewalk/lawn sales.
Jugs with glacier water
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Pharmacy Robbery - Continued from page 1
The Real Meaning of July 4th
Do you really know what is in the Declaration of Independence? Do you remember
Vasquez was charged with robbery and transported to the Citrus County Detention
the long list of gripes the colonists had against the King?
Facility, where his bond was set at $10,000. On June 28, He was additionally charged with
On July 4, the Unitarian-Universalists will devote their Sunday program to the
trafficking in greater than 4 grams of morphine, and his bond was set at $500,000 on this
reasons for this holiday, including separation of Church and State. The Declaration will be
charge.
read.. That will be followed by “1776”, a musical about this historical event. All are invited.
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The Service begins at 10:30 AM and will be followed by summertime refresh-
ments. 7633 North Florida Ave (Highway 41) Citrus Springs, just west of the Holder inter-
section. For information call 352-465-4225.
Yankeetown General Store
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Randy Alumbaugh
6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown • (352)447-2532
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Construction, Inc.
LAST STOP BEFORE THE GULF
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Across from Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
New Location
Now Open 7 Days
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
42 Hwy 19 N. Inglis
Serving Breakfast-Lunch
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Live Shrimp & Pinfish
Food Ranch Plaza
Gas & Ice
Chicken, Subs & Beer
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Est. 1983
Low Ethanol Gasoline - Fried Chicken - Subs - Beer
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113