The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - September 12, 2012
Community Events & Meetings
Vietnam Traveling Memorial & the Military Order of The Purple Heart
Crystal River - A 3/5 scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Military Order
of The Purple Heart Mural Memorial will be on display at Bicentennial Park from 3pm on
The Women's Health & Fitness Expo
Sept 27th to 9 am on Oct 1st. Ceremonies will be at 10 am on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday.
Mark your calendar – the original Women’s HEALTH & FITNESS Expo, hosted
On 9/27 an Escort Ride to Bicentennial Park will leave Nick Nicholas Ford, Hwy 19,
by the Business Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, will be
Crystal River [bikes out at 9 am] and on 9/30 a Freedom Ride to Bicentennial Park will leave
back again for 2012!
Nick Nicholas Ford, Hwy 44, Inverness [bikes out at 12 noon].
This year’s Expo will be on Saturday, September 22, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the
Contact Tom at tomjn02@yahoo.com or Jim at IMcrazyjim@aol.com if additional
National Guard Armory in Crystal River.
information is needed.
Details on exhibit registration, excellent sponsorship opportunities, and the popu-
Nature Coast Fine Art & True Craft Show
lar Spa Zone are available from Citrus County Chamber of Commerce’s Crystal River office
The public is invited to come out and enjoy the work of many talented artists
at 28 NW Highway 19, phone 352-795-3149.
and artisans at the Tenth Annual Nature Coast Fine Art & True Craft Show at Homosassa
Supplies for Troops in Afghanistan Needed
Springs State Wildlife Park to be held on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14,
The Center for victim Rights, in Citrus County, Welcome Home Soldiers, and Wear
2012. The show will be located on US Highway 19 next to the Park’s Visitor Center parking
to go Consignment are teaming up again to help out our troops over seas and crime victims
area. The show will open at 9:00 am and run through 4:00 pm both days. Admission is free.
at home.
For more information, please call Laura Hennings (352) 637-4203.
Needed supplies are small size tooth paste, brushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap,
Wildlife Park Seeking participants for this Year's Haunted Trams
toothbrushes, mouthwash, combs, dental floss, hand held games, dice games. game books
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homo-
(word search, crosswords, soduco etc), twin sheets, body wash, deodorant, tampax, panty
sassa Springs Wildlife Park are seeking area businesses and organizations to participate in
liners, famine powder, baby wipes, salty snacks, hard candy, jerky, and whatever your imag-
their annual Haunted Tram Rides community event scheduled for Friday, October 26 and
ination can come up with if you were in Afghanistan and no Walmart to go to! Cash dona-
Saturday, October 27, 2012. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. each evening, and run until
tions are always appreciated.
11:00 p.m. Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of
If you have any no longer needed cell phones you can drop them off also. They are
haunting scenarios that will delight families.
used for victims in need and we also turn them in to get phone cards for our troops so they
This will be the eighth year the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will
can call home! Items can be dropped off at Wear to Go! Times Square Plaza 3802 E. Gulf to
be holding the Haunted Tram Rides event which has attracted thousands of visitors each
Lake Hwy Inverness 34453 (352) 344-WEAR(9327)
night. In addition to the Haunted Tram Rides, the event includes family fun such as clowns,
Your on going support is so appreciated. If you have any suggestions, comments,
face painting, a Halloween costume contest, refreshments and trinkets for the children. The
or questions please contact Cynthia @ 352-628-6481 at The Center for Victim Rights
suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children up to age 12.
Elks Craft Show in Hernando, Sept. 15
A special Haunted House for children will be set up in the Florida Room. The donation for
The Inverness Elk’s Lodge #2522 is holding a charity fundraiser, the Elk’s Lake-
admission to the Haunted House is $2.00 per child. If your business, club, group or family
side Craft Show, in Hernando on Sat., Sept. 15, fro, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. The public is invited;
is interested in participating, please call Susan.
Our Pub
no admission and free parking. The Lodge is located at 3580 Lemon St., Hernando, on the
lake beside the boat ramp. From Hwy. 41, turn onto E. Lake Place at the Ace Hardware
store. There will be raffle drawings, food and beverages, along with crafts, both inside and
Free Wi-Fi
outside. Spaces are available; call 352-860-2598.
VFW Golf Scramble Sat. 15th
Restaurant, Lounge
BEVERLY HILLS-- The 6th Annual VFW Post 10087 Men’s Auxiliary Golf Scramble will
be held on Saturday, September 15 at 8:00 am at Twisted Oaks Golf Club located on For-
& Package Store
est Ridge Blvd. in Beverly Hills. The Scramble will benefit Veterans served by Hospice of
Citrus County. There will be a wealth of prizes and many surprises; the Golf Planning Com-
mittee has been busy planning a world-class outing. There are only a few openings left, call
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Chairperson Jayne Stasik at 352.464.3740.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Military Appreciation Luncheon
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
Crystal River Woman’s Club Appreciation Luncheon For Military Women is
on Monday, November 12, 2012 at noon at the Crystal River Woman’s Clubhouse, 320 N.
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
Citrus Ave, Crystal River. If you have never received an invitation in the past, please contact
Everything Made to Order
Leslie Martineau , 352-746-2396, to be added to the mailing list.
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Pool!
Wings, Subs & Clubs
day FREE
Mon
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Subs after 4 pm
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
Free Wi-Fi
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
39 W. Highway 40 -
Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Bait • Ice • Tackle
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Clean Family Friendly Atmosphere
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
All Rods & Reels New w/Mfg. Warranty
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!