The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - June 4, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
The AARP Driver Safety program reviews the rules of the road and helps partici-
State Park Plans Wildlife Summer Camp Programs
pants learn how to adjust to common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.
-Visitors invited to camp to teach third-sixth graders about Florida's environment-
Upon course completion you will receive a certificate of completion which may entitle you to
HOMOSASSA-The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
an insurance discount. Check with your insurance carrier for further information.
Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for its two week-long Wildlife Week in the Park
To register for a class, call the listed instructor. You do not have to be a Florida
summer camp programs. Children entering third or fourth grade in the fall of 2008 are eligible
resident or an AARP member to register. For information regarding future classes contact
to apply for the June program and children entering the fifth or sixth grades in the fall 2008 are
Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
eligible for the July program. The camp programs are offered as a partnership between Homo-
Beverly Hills and Lecanto
sassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and
- June 11, 9 a.m at Crystal Oaks Civic Association, 4958 W. Crystal Oaks Dr., Lecanto. Closed
sponsored by Progress Energy.
class. Crystal Oaks residents only. Call Hedda Smith at 527-8144
The June program is scheduled from June 16 through 21 and the July program will
- June 10 and 12: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle. Call Theresa
run from July 21 through 26. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 1:00 p.m. Monday through
Williams at 746-9497
Saturday. Each day of the week will feature a different animal, environmental subject and
- June 18 and 20: noon at Our Lady of Grace Parrish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Call Matt
activity. Registration is $45.00 per child. To request an application, contact Marla Chancey at
Curley at 746-7916
the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1004.
· June 21 and 28: 9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call
Annual Hoagie Fest...
Kathie Lund at 527-4853
If you enjoy a good hoagie (that's what we call it in Jersey), come on out and join the New
Audition Notice for Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?
Jersy Club. This month we will be serving hoagies to all our members. A delight we all look
Auditions for the Art Center Theatre production of Will You Still Love Me in the Morning
forward to following our business meeting. The meeting will start at 1 PM at the VFW Post
by Brian Clemens & Dennis Spooner are being held on Saturday, June 21, at 6 p.m. and
4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando. We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item
Sunday, June 22, at 3 p.m. at the Art Center Theatre located at 2644 N. Annapolis Ave. (corner
for the Family Resource Center of Citrus County. The response to this monthly drive as been
of Annapolis Ave. and CR 486) in Citrus Hills, Hernando.
overwhelming and The Center and Board members are deeply appreciative of your support.
The cast calls for four men and three women to make up three couples and a janitor. The
This month, we will be traveling to Ocala on June 11th for a delicious dinner at "The
play runs Sept.19 ­ Oct. 5. For additional information, contact director, David Easter at 563-
Kotobuki Grill" on Rt. 200. On the 22nd we will be going to the "Show Palace" in Hudson to
5735.
see the comedy, "Forever Plaid". Contact Frank Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053.
Military Card Party at the Art Center
If you are looking to have some fun and laughs, join us on Thursdays, at 10 AM, at
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party, in the Art and
the Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, Good bowlers are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at
Education Building, on Monday, July 14, from 12:30 ­ 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun.
home. The New Jersey Club is a very friendly and active social club with "no residency
Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact Nancy
requirement" to join to have a good time. For more information, call Joe Morse at 746-7782.
Pearson at 382-2191 for individual tickets or to reserve a table of four. The deadline for
Flag Day ceremonies by VFW in Yankeetown & Inglis
reservations is July 10. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on
The Gilley Long Osteen VFW Post 8698, Inglis, invites the public to two celebrations on
the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more information contact 746-
Flag Day, Sat., June 14: a 12:00 noon Flag Presentation at Yankeetown Town Hall, located at
7606 or visit www.artcenter.cc.
the corner of 63rd St. and Harmony Ln., and a 2:00 p.m. Flag Burning Ceremony at the post,
located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, Inglis - bring your desecrated and aging flags for proper disposal.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Announces Regional Golf Classic!
Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Citrus, Hernando and Pinellas Counties is seeking
sponsorships, teams and silent auction items for their 3rd Annual BBBS Regional Golf Classic
at Black Diamond Ranch. The tournament is set for June 23 at the Black Diamond Ranch's
Quarry Course. This annual fundraiser supports Big Brothers Big Sisters' one-to-one mentoring
services for at-risk children.
Registration includes a continental breakfast, tournament shirt, green and cart fees,
grilled lunch on the course, and heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages after the tournament.
Participants will also have an opportunity to take part in a silent auction featuring many items,
including sports memorabilia.
Adopt a Rescued Pet, Inc. - pet adoption in Lecanto, Sat., June 7
Adopt a Rescued Pet, Inc. will have a pet adoption on Sat., June 7, from 10:00 a.m. to
12:00 noon, at the Brentwood Health Center on Hwy. 486 in Lecanto. Come on out and meet
our pets and volunteers! For additional information, please call (352) 795-9550, or visit our
website and see our available pets at www.AdoptaRescuedPet.com
A.B.A.
Hope Fitzgibbons, Marilyn Whittiker and Mariana Blain putting on their best poker faces
A/C & Heating,Inc.
during a heated round of "Military Cards" at the Citrus County Art Center hosted event. The
very popular military style tournament is open to the public and all are challenged... ahh...
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
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invited to match wits (and luck) against a room of commandos... eh... um... contenders. News-
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