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The Nature Coast Friends of the Blues announces its first concert of the winter sea-

son. On Saturday January 18 treat yourself to JUNIPER. This duo, a fiddler and a guitarist,

Organizing for Citrus Meetings

presents a fiery mix of rhythms and compelling vocals. . The folk/Irish blend of haunting

Organizing for Citrus is a grassroots group who meet to discuss political issues and write

melodies and lush harmonies will enchant you. Seven dollars is the admission price, at the

letters to appropriate parties. We have two meeting scheduled so far in 2014, at the Central

Museum Cafe at 10466 Yulee Avenue in Homosassa .

Ridge Library in Beverly Hills, from 10 am to noon, on Saturday, January 18, and March 15.

Opening for Juniper is a local mountain dulcimer group called New River Strings.

We would appreciate your assistance in publicizing these events. For more information

At 1 PM, they will play Americana and mountain music, on this traditional Appalachian

contact 352-563-2651.

instrument. For more information contact 352-628-1081.

Tricky Tray Fund Raiser

Town Hall Listening Sessions to be held in January

The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their an-

Assistant County Administrator Cathy Pearson announced Tuesday two additional

nual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 18, 2014, in the Parish Life Center,

Town Hall Listening Sessions will be held in January in Floral City and Homosassa for the

6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings

general public to attend. Citizens will be asked to provide positive input on issues such as

begin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more,

quality of life, delivery of services, and ways to improve communication to the public.

raffles and money trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf,

Thursday, January 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm, Floral City Library Floral City,8360 E. Orange

restaurants, supermarkets and many more. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tick-

Avenue,Floral City, FL 34436-3200 Phone: (352) 726-3671. Thursday, January 30, 5:30pm

ets for $5 for deposit in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets.

- 6:30pm Homosassa Library 

- Homosassa, 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave. Homosassa, FL

The Blood Drive sponsored by the Church and KofC Council #6168 will be on

34446-1120 Phone: (352) 628-5626These serve as the beginning step

  town hall meetings

site from 8 AM to 1 PM. Ticket tenders will be available for those who cannot stay for the

in a five-step todevelopandimplementastrategicCitrusCounty. For more

 process       plan for  

drawing and blood donors at no charge. Proceeds go to needed items for the church and

information, please call PublicInformation Tobey Phillips at 352-586-2698.

  Officer  

charitable contributions. For Tricky Tray information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-

Forgotten Film Festival

0235. For membership information contact Rosalie Madigan at 352-746-2987.

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January 16, 2014    Hudson" PresidentFranklin D. Roosevelt and

3:00 PM "Hyde Park on    

United Way hosts 2nd annual Land that Job! Event

Job hunting is never easy and in these economic conditions it can be downright his wife, Eleanor inviteandQueenof fora weekend at their home in up-

 the King    England  

frustrating. Perhaps you think you know how to go about finding the job. You never knowsateNewYork. A   andfresh attrue events.StarringBill  andLaura

  t     charming  look      Murray  

Linney. Nature Coast Unitarian Universalists, 7633 N. (Hwy 41),Citrus Springs.

who, where or when will make the difference in getting back to being employed.

So open your mind, dust off your resume, sharpen your pencil and join us at the

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2nd annual Land that Job! workshop on Friday January 24, 2014. United Way will hold this

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free seminar in conjunction with the College of Central Florida, 3800 S. Lecanto Hwy. and

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Workforce Connection. Tickets will be given to registered participants for breakfast and

lunch. Doors open at 8 am with breakfast available and sessions will begin at 8:30. If you

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have questions please call United Way at 352-795-5483.

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Citrus Business Network Meeting

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The Citrus Business Network is a 15 year old organization comprised of local businesses,

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one member per type of business, in Citrus and surrounding counties, providing a variety of

products and services. Weekly breakfast meetings are 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. on Friday mornings

at Twisted Oaks Golf Club in Beverly Hills.

The Citrus Business Network is active within the community, and each year supports a

different local charity. In 2013 that charity was Covenant House and in 2014 will be Open

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Table. New members are currently being solicited. For information call Bud or Liz Koeh-

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linger at 352-527-9790.

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You're Invited to Lu's Party

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HOMOSASSA--The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Ellie Schiller Ho-

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mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will celebrate Lu, the hippopotamus' 54th birthday

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with two special birthday parties on Friday, January 24, 2014. Lu has been a long-time resi-

dent of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and has fans around the world. People come

from all over to help him celebrate his birthday. There is an international club for people

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