The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - September 10, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Please drive safe speeds on all roads, especially near shopping centers and school
"Oldies But Goodies"
zones, where traffic congestion increases. Take an AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher.
Brush up on some statutes. Upon course completion you will receive a certificate which may
A dance for the benefit of the March of Dimes, September 20th, 7-11 pm, will be held
entitle you to an insurance discount. Check with your insurance carrier for further informa-
at the American Legion in Dunnellon. Music, entertainment and prizes. $5.00 per person
tion. To register for a class, call the listed instructor. You do not have to be a Florida resident
donation. Hosted by DJ & Karaoke on Tap by Russ. For more information, 352-447-5095.
or an AARP member to register. For information regarding future classes contact Charlie
Beverly Hills Butterfly Club Returns
Lucente at 726-0753.
The public is invited to the September 14th Butterfly Club. We meet at 2:30 at the
Crystal River, Homosassa area ·Sept. 16 and 17: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W.
Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Our guest speaker will be Guda
Crystal Street, Crystal River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933 ·Sept. 22 and 23: 9 a.m. at First
Taylor from Stark. She promises to bring many fall butterfly plants. You may not realize that
United Methodist Church, 8831 W. Bradshaw Ave. Homosassa. Call Frank Tobin at 628-3229
the fall is the height of the butterfly season here in Beverly Hills. Please join us, and remember,
·Sept. 24 and 25: 12:30 p.m. at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, Medical Offices
new members are always welcome. For further information contact Chris at 527-8629 or Peggy
Building, Ste. 2A Community Room, 6201 N.Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River. Call Hedda Smith
at 527-2886. Submitted by Christine Small, President of the Beverly Hills Butterfly Club.
at 527-8144
Help yourself and your community.
Beverly Hills and Lecanto  - Sept. 11: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77
SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-Exchange, is a private, not for profit
Civic Circle. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416  ·Sept. 20 and 27: 9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge
organization that strengthens and builds communities through volunteer service and offers
Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853 ·Sept. 24 and 26:
participants great savings on food. No income requirements; just you, your family, and
noon at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Call Matt Curley at 746-
your desire to make a difference.
7916.
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, September 11, and
Seven Rivers Regional HOSTS SOAP & SHAMPOO DRIVE
Saturday, September 13, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday,
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center will hold a “Soap & Shampoo” Drive from now
September 27, 2008, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
through September 29, 2008. Collection bins will be located in the cafeteria of the hospi-
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered this
tal, at the Seven Rivers Rehab & Wound Center (1675 S.E. US Hwy. 19, Crystal River, next
month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
to Sweetbay) and at the Seven Rivers Outpatient Laboratory (at 11503 W. Emerald Oaks
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates. Peace Lutheran
Drive, Crystal River, just north of the hospital).
Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy, 41, 6 miles north of
The only one of its kind for Citrus County, the Soap & Shampoo Drive will benefit the
Dunnellon.
efforts of the Homosassa Civic Club’s ‘We Care’ food pantry. Items requested for donation
Military Card Party at the Art Center
include: body soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, laundry soap and dish detergent.
Seven Rivers Regional encourages the residents of Citrus County to participate in the
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party, in the Art and Education
drive and to drop off soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc. at any one of the locations noted.
Building, on Monday, Sept 15, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun, cards, and
companionship. Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please
Sunday Sampler Concert Season Opens With “Florida Man”
contact Nancy Pearson at 382-2191 for individual tickets or to reserve a table of four. The
Singer/songwriter Captain Jon Semmes will open the Sunday Sampler Concert
deadline for reservations is Sept 11. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organiza-
Series September 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the historic Dunnellon Depot. Jon will perform Florida
tion located on the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more informa-
classics, including his signature song, “Florida Man,” as well as originals and old favorites.
tion contact 746-7606
The Sampler celebrates its twelfth year of offering the best in Florida acoustic music by
CAA To Host Open House
featuring a stimulating variety this season, with performers from the Tampa Bay area,
Rivals
Gainesville, Miami and Sarasota. According to coordinator Mem Semmes, the Sunday Sam-
The Citrus Aviation Association will
pler was originally a spin-off from the annual Will McLean Festival, a venue which books
Entertainment  • Sports  • Comedy Club
be hosting an Open House Sunday Septem-
439 Hwy. 40 West • Inglis
439
only Florida artists.
ber 14, 2008 at the Crystal River Airport
Tackle Location
Old D&D Bait & Tackle Location
The concerts, sponsored by The Will McLean Foundation for Florida Heritage in
from 11am to 3 pm. Come and see why the
(352) 447-6147
Music, begin at 2:30 and last until 4:45, with free refreshments at intermission. The depot
county needs an airport! Guest Speakers at
is located at 12061 S. Williams Street and admission is 8 dollars at the door. Funds help
12 noon, 1:00 and 2:00.Topics will include:·
Talent Contests
Friday & Saturday
support Florida acoustic music. For more information contact Mem at 352-489-3766.
Why Helicopters Fly· WWII & Military Fly-
ComedyShows
email your news to: newscast@atlantic.net
Sept. 12 & 13
DJ  & Karaoke
ing Stories· 2007 CR Airport Economic Im-
Live Music
pact Study. Light refreshments will be pro-
Karaoke Party Night
TV Sports
vided. Glider rides and Helicopter tours will
Fun Starts 8:00 pm
Pool Games
also be available.
OPEN
Toastmaster Meeting Schedule
Come Party Down
D A I LY
Eyeopeners meets at the Inverness
Master 1 2 : 0 0
with Us!!!
20 Hwy. 40 East
20
Plaza 40 Shopping Center
Inglis
Card  N O O N
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United Methodist Church the on the 2nd,
447-5015
4th, and 5Th Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. Address:
3896 Pleasant Grove Road, Inverness
*Hairport*
Coastal
SPECIAL: Buy one 8-inch SUB at Regular Price & get second
8-inch SUB of equal or lesser value for only 99 through
4
Perms & Hi-lite
September 30th, 2008 ----WITH THIS COUPON!----
Carting
Star ting - $45.00
HOURS: Monday-Saturday • 10 am-8 pm (Closed Sunday)
HOURS:
Roll-Off Container Service
Subs • Fresh-to-Order Pizza • Deli Meats & Cheese • Desserts • Sides
Subs
Contractors/Homeowners
Lamar is Back!
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
10-20-30 yd.
Make your
Dumpsters
Monday - Happy Hour All Day
reser vation now!
Construction Debris
Pool Tournament 7 pm
Yard Waste
Tuesday - Open Jam 7-10 pm
Off Hwy 40
New Phone #
Wednesday - Free Pool $1.75 Longnecks
On Lk. Rousseau
Thursday - Dart Tournament 7pm by Barbie
352-212-0405
Call 447-2755
Friday - Music & Drink Specials
for info
Clipper Cuts $8
Saturday - Spook Blues sing Country Legends
Hours: M-Thu Noon-TBD
Sunday - Nascar Party
Locally Owned & Operated
Fri - Sat - Sun Noon-TBD
Hold your next Birthday
Plaza 40 E. Shopping
Licensed & Insured
RV & Camper Sites
352-465-5020
Center - Inglis
Bash at Bubba’s
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day