The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - September 29, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
CCVC’s Monthly General Meeting Resume
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) invites all honorably discharged
veterans, their spouse, widows and widowers along with other veterans organizations and
CCVC’s Monthly Yard Sale Starts Again
current coalition members to our open business meetings on the fourth Thursday of each
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) has a monthly Veterans Benefit month at 6 p.m. in the County Veterans Service Office class room at the Citrus County Re-
Yard Sale at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 550 US 41 S in Inverness from 5 am to source Center next to the V.A. Clinic just off County Road (CR) 491 in Lecanto.
1:30 pm the 2nd Saturday of each month that operates Sept thru May.
Come see what the Citrus Veterans Coalition is all about, and if you feel you can
Please come and visit the CCVC Veterans Benefit Yard Sale. This event has grown, assist in the “Veterans Helping Veterans” program, please come on board as a member.
offering treasures and collectables of all descriptions. Plenty of activities are available
We are a service to needy veteran’s organization providing food supplements and
throughout the sale with food venders on site, restroom facilities, plenty of free parking.
non-perishable foods through our “Veterans Food Pantry.” We are providing assistance to
Booths are available by reservation for a tax deductible donation $10 per space, $5 needy and disabled veterans and their families with minor repairs to their homes through the
for veterans’ organizations and free to charitable organizations on space available basis by generosity of volunteers who are in the plumbing, electrical and construction industry. We
calling Richard Floyd at352-400-8952 between 1 and 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reserved also provide funds for annual scholarships to veterans’ family members who apply through
spaces not occupied by 7 a.m. on yard sale day will be sold on a first come first served basis their school counseling services.
to those vendors who do not have prepaid-registration. All proceeds help Citrus County
Fund Raiser for "Feed Citrus County"
Veterans.
A Gala Capital Campaign Fundraiser has been planned to benefit “Feed Citrus
Haunted Tram Rides Set for Wildlife Park
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, park staff and community groups County” and the “We Care Food Pantry.”
are brewing up two evenings of fun for their annual Haunted Tram Rides event on Friday,
“Dinner, Dancing & Diamonds” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Black
October 29, and Saturday, October 30. Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed into a trail Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner, entertainment
of haunting scenarios that will delight families. Park manager Art Yerian says he is excited by “ Z Street Band,” and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $150 per person
after hearing what is being planned this year: “Expect this year’s event to be even more (non-refundable).
Sponsorshops are available, ranging from $300 to $10,000. To be a sponsor, please
Spooktacular than ever!”
Tram rides will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 11:00 p.m. There will be a Haunted contact the food pantry at (352) 628-9333. For additional information on the gala event,
House, Halloween Costume Contest, clowns, face painting, souvenirs, refreshments and please call Jan at (352) 613-6006 or Francesca at (352) 476-4306.
games, such as the Sorcerer’s Bouncy House and 15-foot-high dry slide.
Drawing Lessons
The suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children
From basic pencil to color – Art classes will be offered Oct 23-Nov.27, Saturday
up to age 12. A Journey to the Center of the Earth-themed Haunted House will be set up in
mornings at 9:30 A.M. Jan Hitchcock, MFA, potter, painter and professor at the College of
the Florida Room of the Visitor Center. The donation for admission to the Haunted House
Central Florida, will teach this series at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 7633 No.
is $2.00, with a donation of $1.00 per child for games. Clowns and face painters will add to
Florida Ave. (rte 41), Citrus Springs, just west of the Holder intersection. Class size is lim-
the fun.
ited to insure individual attention. $60 for the series. Call Pam to enroll. 352-489-3545.
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Dunnellon Farmers Market
Every Tuesday from 2pm to 6pm,Dunnellon’s Historic Train Depot,12061 S. Wil-
Ne
Our Pub
liams St. Dunnellon, FL 34432. Market Manager - Sam Scott (352) 229-1030 dunnel-
lonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
The Dunnellon Farmers Market has partnered with LocalHarvest, a nationwide or-
ganization which supports “real food, real farmers and real community”. Tim’s Seafood just
Restaurant, Lounge
announced that he now accepts EBT cards as well as all major credit cards. If you haven’t
tasted Tim’s fresh, not frozen shrimp...what are you waiting for? We are proud to announce
& Package Store
that April’s Farm Fresh Produce from Coleman, Florida has come on board. Stop in and
introduce yourself!
The Dunnellon Farmers Market was organized nearly one year ago to bring lo-
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
cal farmers and persons who grow, catch, produce or manufacture goods together with the
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
citizens of the Tri-County area for mutual benefit. Watch for posters and information on
the Harvest Festival, slated for Tuesday October26th at the depot! If you are interested in
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
supporting local vendors or would like to become one, stop by the depot, we are open ev-
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
ery Tuesday from 2 - 6pm. The train depot is located on US Highway 41, one block south
Everything Made to Order
of Pennsylvania Ave, (CR 484). For additional information contact the market manage at
(352) 229-1030 or e-mail dunnellonfarmersmarket@gmail.com.
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
River Retreat Spa
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
FREE Online ADS!
6015 Hwy. 40W
Yankeetown, FL
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
You can now place free ads
352-447-2505
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
on our website:
Cuts • Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
www.thenewscaster.com/classi-
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Masques • Peels • Facials
fieds.htm
Permanent Make-Up
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Save Time!
Tanning • Exercise
Subs after 4 pm
Massage License #MM19077
You can also place a paid
September Specials
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
print ad at the same location,
Pedicures
same time.
Special Drinks Made to Order
Buy 2 Get One Free
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant Buddy & Fred's Hardware
GOLF CARTS
Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
RENTALS & SALES
Daily Lunch Specials $5.99
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Tires
Specials Include DRINK & FRIES
Parts AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
New Location
HOURS:
Monday-Fri.5 am - 3:30 pm
Service
42 Hwy 19 N. Inglis
Saturday 5 am - 2 pm
Batteries
Dine-In
794 N. Suncoast Blvd. • Crystal River • (352) 564-0744
Food Ranch Plaza
or Call-Ahead
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
Est. 1983
447-4047
(at C.R. 40)
www.ezridegolfcarts.mysite.com
Shell Gas
352-
Inglis, Florida