The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - October 17, 2007
New Jersey And Friends Holds "A Day At The Races"
Community Events & Meetings
Back by popular demand, the New Jersey and Friends Club will hold "A day at the Races",
following their regular monthly meeting to be held on Monday, November 5th, at the VFW
River Watch Group Meets
Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando at 1 PM. This monthly activities will include a luncheon at
Club name : P.O.W.A.R. Inc. ( Protect Our Waters At Rousseau ) Time of meeting :
Stumpknocker's in Inverness on November 14th. On Thanksgiving Day, November 22nd, we
7:00 P.M. Day of week : Thursday Date of next meeting : October 18th. , 2007 Building name
will be going to the Show Palace in Hudson, for their annual Christmas show. Contact Frank
: Dunnellon Railroad Depot Building Address : 12061 Williams St. > City : Dunnellon
Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053.
Nature World Wildlife Rescue Seeks Yard Sale Donations
Every Thursday, at 10 AM, the club gathers at the Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, for a
On October 20th, the Nature World Wildlife Rescue group will be holding their "Annual
morning of fun. Good bowlers are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at home.
Yard Sale" under a big tent in the parking lot of the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. To
As one of the County's fastest growing organizations, all are invited to come see what we're
support this effort Nature World volunteers are asking for donated items. They are asking
all about. No residency requirement needed to join. For more information, call Joe Morse at
that the items be clean and in working condition.
746-7782. Come to the meeting, you'll like what you see.
Arrangements for donation drop off or pick up may be made by calling Shirley Dube at 352-
Performers Circle Starts New Season
586-0850.
The Performers' Circle begins its new season on October 26 7 pm.
Benefit For United Way And Hospice Of Citrus County
This Open Mic is held the last Friday of each month at the Nature Coast Unitarian-Universal-
BEVERLY HILLS The Citrus County Center Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundation will
ist Fellowship in Lecanto. The evening is not religious and everyone is welcome to perform
present an International Dance and Music Review on Saturday, October 20 from 3:00 pm
or listen. We especially would encourage young and new acoustic musicians.
5:00 pm at Curtis Peterson Auditorium located in Lecanto, FL. Doors will open at 2:00 pm. An
The non-sectarian Circle is a protective venue for musicians, singers, poets
added bonus will include art exhibits from Spain and Russia.
and writers. New material can be presented and practiced and old favorites enjoyed. It
Additional highlights of the event include Maestro Miguel Arrabal performing his
continues an American tradition of live performance before a friendly audience.
exquisite Argentine music along with the great concert guitarist Fabio Zini and a host of other
The location is 2149 Norvell Bryant Highway (Rte 486), east of Rte 491 and just each of the
musicians and dancers. Also featured will be Curra Alba the "Soul of Spain's Flamenco
Chevron station. Snacks will be sold. A $3 donation is suggested. A piano and amplification
Dancing", along with noted Tango Dancer Nelson Avila. Local artists include Ronnie's Fine
is available. For more information: call Bill Chess at 746-7040.
Academy of Dance, and singers Kevin Coward and Merry Williams.
The performance will benefit United Way of Citrus County and Hospice of Citrus County.
General Admission tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling 352-382-1929 or are also
available by visiting the Hospice of Citrus County Beverly Hill Clinical Office located at 4005
N. Lecanto Hwy in Beverly Hills.
For additional information, call the Citrus County Center Theatre for the Performing Arts
Foundation at 352.382.1929.
Trace your lineage back to the American Revolutionary War
On October 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon, the Fort Cooper Chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolution and the Withlacoochee Chapter of the Sons of the
American Revolution will hold a LINEAGE RESEARCH SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP at the
Lakes Region Library, Inverness, in the Community Room. Suzanne Camillo, Regent of the
Fort Cooper Chapter and Sondra Shinn, Registrar of the Fort Cooper Chapter will present a
program explaining the various sources that are available to trace your direct ancestral lineage
back to the American Revolutionary War.
Members of the DAR and SAR will be present to answer questions and review and
discuss with your lineage records that you may have at the seminar. There is no charge for
attendance and reservations are not required. For additional information contact Sondra
Shinn, 352-465-7011, Suzanne or John Camillo 352-382-7383
Sunny Cooter's BBQ Cook-Off in Inverness, Oct. 27
Pierce and Wade Koos of Crystal River got a good look at the owl Saturday displayed at the
Sunny Cooter is bringing back the battle of the barbecue! The official mascot of the
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Crystal River. Photo by Sally Price
City of Inverness' Great American Cooter Festival is getting ready for the "Sunny Cooter's
Nature, Topic of Wildlife Refuge Event
BBQ Cook Off" on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Wallace Brooks Park. Contestants
will be judged for their grilling expertise in four categories: (1) chicken, (2) pulled pork, (3)
sliced pork and (4) pork ribs. Judges will grade taste, appearance, tenderness and texture. The
The yearly celebration at the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge on Kings
overall winner of all categories will receive a trophy proclaiming him or her cook off champion.
Bay Drive in Crystal River was Saturday. Under grandfather oaks on the banks of Kings Bay,
The cook off is part of October's Great American Cooter Festival, the city's month
different agencies had displays to entertain and educate the public on all aspects of our
long collection of entertainment and activities for the entire family. The cook off is open to
environment. This years celebration had perfect weather, great food and music and a lot of
commercial or non-commercial entrants. Wallace Brooks Park is located off S. Florida Ave. (US
very exciting displays and activities. Nature was the topic of the event. Conservation, educa-
Hwy 41/FL Hwy 44) at 399 E. Dampier St. Turn north onto S. Park Ave. then right at E. Dampier
tion and enjoying the outdoors was the main theme for the booths. Different agencies had
St. Anyone interested in competing or receiving more information can call the Inverness Parks
handouts, pictures and educational displays that were very eye-catching. Organizations
and Recreation Department at (352) 726-2611, ext. 1309.
interested in protecting the way of life we have were on hand to sign up new members and
explain their missions.
Citrus County Veterans Forum
If you are a nature lover then you would have been right at home in the gathering.
The years' most informative gathering of veterans' information, the "Veterans Fo-
At one point an eagle circled the area almost like giving his approval for man to celebrate
rum" will be held at the Citrus County Board of Realtors complex on Highway 44 in Lecanto on
nature and work to protect it. The children got to make peanut butter/seed pine cones to take
Saturday October 20th from 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a contribution luncheon
home for their birds. Hope Wildlife Rehabilitation, with all volunteer staff, brought a variety of
available with local entertainers performing on the patio from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with door
owls and a hawk who are rehabbed and used to promote this non-profit organization. Boat
prizes and 50/50 tickets being sold to help raise funds
rides were available to see the springs and wildlife around the bay. Continuous rotating music
groups entertained with music fitting the occasion. Lunch was available by the Friends of the
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Refuge and if you have some spare time and would like to join and volunteer you can call 795-
7961.
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