The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - September 5, 2007
Dunnellon's Historic District
Community Events & Meetings
Features "Hot Summer Night"
1st Craft Show of Season in Crystal River
The Citrus County Craft Council is hosting its 18th annual Harvest Moon Craft
September 8th is the date for the Historic District Shops of Dunnellon's Fourth
Show on Sat., Sept. 1, from 9am-3pm in Crystal River at the Crystal River National Guard
Annual "Hot Summer Night" festival, a street party, car show and end of summer celebration.
Armory located on Venable St. across from Home Depot (off Hwy. 19, south of the Crystal
Primary sponsors for this years event are ALINDA Travel, Discovery Motors and Rainbow
River Airport). The show will benefit Citrus United Basket (CUB). Refreshments will be avail-
Farmers Market. The party runs from 5 - 9 p.m. along West Pennsylvania Ave. and Cedar St.
able. Parking and admission is free. Craft items will be raffled every half-hour, starting at
which will be closed to normal traffic while Ernie Lewis of "Rock and Roll Heaven" conducts
9:30am. The donation of non-perishable food items for holiday baskets for disadvantaged
the car show ($10 entry fee for all makes and models 1901-2006), spins the platters and hands
families in Citrus County will be accepted and appreciated. For additional information, call
out some gorgeous trophies. There will be hula hoop and twist contests at 7 pm, along with
Maria or Gene at (352) 621-3608.
food and specialty vendors. The Historic Village Shops will all be open for your shopping
Crystal River Women's Club Plans Special Trip
pleasure with many in-store event specials.
The Crystal River Women's Club would like to invite the public to join them on a 2-
Additional entertainment will be provided throughout the Village. Our Florida Books
day Motorcoach Trip to visit and explore Tallahassee & Wakulla Springs State Park. The bus
and Art will have a book signing with Lana Adele Baader, author of "A `Gator Pond!?", a
will depart Crystal River on Sept. 21 and return on Sept. 22. This itinerary is sure to appeal to
children's book that we can all learn from. The Rock and Blues band "Papa Sass" will be
both the women and their men! The overnight stay will be at the Downtown Doubletree
playing on the front porch as well. Al Ross will be playing at Tara's Gifts and Fashions. The
Hotel. The historic areas and homes of Tallahassee will be visited by bus and with guided
boy-band "Meltdown" will be rocking the Grumbles House and "Big Daddy" Don Garlits is
tours.
planning on sending a roadster or two over from his museums.
On the 22nd, lunch will be at the Wakulla Springs State Park Historic Lodge and after
This year's event will proudly benefit Hospice of Marion County. Contact Ernie
lunch a tour of the Springs and River by Glassbottom Boat. The price of $169 per person
Lewis at (352) 625-2986 for car show information or Tara at (352) 465-5444 for festival scoop
(double occupancy) includes escorted bus, lodging, guided tours, boat ride, admissions, 1
including sponsor and advertising opportunities. Be There!
breakfast, 1 lunch, taxes and gratuities. The club is hoping to fill the bus and make this a
Citrus County Veterans Coalition Prepares
successful fund raiser for their many charities.
Health & Fitness Expo
for October 20th Veterans Forum
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Alliance will conduct
a Health and Fitness EXPO on September 29, 2007. The EXPO will be hosted by Withla-
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will resume their regular open business meetings
coochee Technical Institute on Main Street in Inverness. For additional information please
on Thursday, September 27th at 6 P.M. at the Citrus County Resource Center next to the V.A.
call: Mary-Ann at 726-0040, or Idona at 746-1754.
Clinic in Lecanto. All veterans and Veterans Organizations are urged to attend as the Coalition
Help yourself and your community
makes final preparations for the Citrus County Veterans Coalition Forum scheduled for Satur-
SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-Exchange, is a private, not for profit
day October 20th.
organization that strengthens and builds communities through volunteer service and offers
The "Veterans Forum" will be held at the Citrus County Board of Realtors building on
participants great savings on food. No income requirements; just you, your family, and your
SR 44 in Lecanto from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., featuring national, state and local legislative
desire to make a difference.
speakers plus representatives from the North Florida/South Georgia Health Care System to
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, September 6,
bring all veterans up to date on pending legislation and changes in V.A. benefits. A contribu-
and Saturday, September9, 2007, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday,
tion luncheon will be served in the patio area from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with local talent
September 22, 2007 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
rendering familiar patriotic music. There will be door prizes and 50/50 tickets will be sold.
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered this
Veterans Organizations are invited to set up table displays at the forum and you can
month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE Host
make arrangements at the September 27th open business meeting or by contacting Chairman
Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates. Peace Lutheran Church,
Ray Michael, 1st Vice Chairman Fred Daniels, 2nd Vice Chairman Joel Smoyer or Forum Chair-
"The Church on the Hill," is located 4 miles north of Dunnellon on Highway 41.
man Richard Floyd.
New Jersey and Friends Meet
All local veterans are invited to the speaker program, free of charge, which will begin
at 12:30 p.m. sharp in the main auditorium. The speakers will field your questions after the
The September meeting of the New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus County will be
program is completed in a one on one basis. We request that all local veterans put October
held on the 10th,due to Labor Day falling on the first Monday, at the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200,
20th on your calendar for this very informative meeting.
in Hernando at 1 PM. Our favorite annual "Ice Cream Sundae" social will be held for our
Learn Sign Language at CFCC Citrus
members following the meeting.
Our activities for September will be a trip to the Show Palace in Hudson to see the
(LECANTO) --Central Florida Community College is offering American Sign Language and
comedy, "The Greater Tuna" starring Matthew McGee, on Saturday, the 15th. On Wednes-
Religious Songs in Sign Language in September on the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto
day, the 26th, we will meet at "Crackers Restaurant" for a cruise on the Crystal River followed
Highway, Lecanto.
by lunch. Contact Frank Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053. We are having a bus trip to
American Sign Language will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 18 through Nov. 6, from
the "Beau Rivage Casino" in Biloxi. The date is January 27th to 30th, 2008. Call Mary Anne
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This course will cover finger spelling, numbers, facial expressions and body
at 746-3386 for your reservation.
Don't forget about our "Thursdays at the Beverly Hills
language. Students will also learn about the deaf culture. The course fee is $50, and the book
Bowl", 10 AM. Good bowlers are welcome, so- so bowlers will feel right at home.
is available for an additional $40.
SHINE for Seniors First and third Fridays of every month
Religious Songs in Sign Language will be held on Tuesdays, Sept. 18 through Nov. 6, from 4
to 6 p.m. Students will learn to sign many types of religious songs. The cost is $50.
CRYSTAL RIVER-- A trained volunteer from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of
Both classes will meet in Building L2, Room 103. For more information or to register,
Elders) will be on site at Seven Rivers Regional on the first and third Friday of each month
call Continuing Education at the Citrus Campus, 352-249-1210,
from 9 am to 12 pm to help Medicare recipients understand and resolve Medicare billing
problems, appeal denial of claims, choose Medigap, Advantage and Long-Term Care insur-
Internet Business Courses At CFCC
ance and Medicaid entitlements from the State. No appointment necessary, service provided
(OCALA)The CFCC Internet Business Education Institute is accepting registration
on a walk-in basis, based on order of arrival.
for September courses, which include a free Internet Business Information Session.
Please use the ambulatory surgery entrance, sign in at the registration desk, and wait
The information session will be held 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5, and will help
in the lobby to meet with the Shine representative. By using the ambulatory surgery entrance,
students decide which course to attend to maximize their learning experience.
the amount of walking required is minimized. FREE
For complete course information call 352-854-2322, ext. 1301 or 1425.
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