The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - October 27, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
Wine and Cheese Evening Cruise Fundraiser
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park invite you to experience the sights
and sounds of the “Real Florida” on an evening Wine and Cheese Cruise down peaceful
Fund Raiser for "Feed Citrus County"
A Gala Capital Campaign Fundraiser has been planned to benefit “Feed Citrus  Pepper Creek scheduled for Saturday, November 13, 2010. The pontoon boats will leave at
4:00 p.m. sharp for the cruise on Pepper Creek, mooring alongside Osprey Island. Here you
County” and the “We Care Food Pantry.”
“Dinner, Dancing & Diamonds” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Black  will be enjoying wine, cheese, crackers and an assorted fruit bowl, accompanied by some
Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner, entertainment  light entertainment. Grape juice and water will also be available. Each person will receive a
by “ Z Street Band,” and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $150 per person  complimentary pass to visit the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Park’s office located around the back
(non-refundable).
Sponsorshops are available, ranging from $300 to $10,000. To be a sponsor, please  of the Visitor Center on US 19, and will be $25.00 for adults. No children please. Cruise
contact the food pantry at (352) 628-9333. For additional information on the gala event,  tickets must be presented to the ticket taker before boarding the boats.
A rain date of Saturday, November 20 has been set in the event of inclement weath-
please call Jan at (352) 613-6006 or Francesca at (352) 476-4306.
er. For additional information, stop by the office or call (352) 628-5343. Proceeds from
Haunted Tram Rides Set for Wildlife Park
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, park staff and community groups this event will benefit the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, the citizen support
are brewing up two evenings of fun for their annual Haunted Tram Rides event on Friday, organization, which helps to fund park projects.
October 29, and Saturday, October 30. Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed into a trail of Volunteers Needed for Hospice Thrift Shot
Volunteer assistance is needed as Hospice of Citrus County prepares to relocate and
haunting scenarios that will delight families.
The suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children enlarge its Homosassa Thrift & Gift Shoppe.
up to age 12. A Journey to the Center of the Earth-themed Haunted House will be set up in Hospice of Citrus County is looking for volunteers interested in donating a few
the Florida Room of the Visitor Center. The donation for admission to the Haunted House hours of their time each week at the two Homosassa locations. One long-time location is
is $2.00, with a donation of $1.00 per child for games. Clowns and face painters will add to found within Homosassa’s Sweet Bay Plaza. The newest location is a colorful brand new
complex located directly across Highway 19, behind the Wendy’s Restaurant. Duties range
the fun.
For more information on the Haunted Tram Rides event, call Allyssa or Susan weekdays at from assisting customers and working the cash register to processing donations and tagging
merchandise for sale. Proceeds from the Thrift Shoppe benefits patients and families served
(352) 628-5343.
by Hospice of Citrus County. For information on volunteer opportunities within the Hos-
Kings Bay 5K Run
The third annual Seven Rivers Regional Kings Bay 5K Run/Walk takes place on pice of Citrus County Homosassa Thrift & Gift Shoppe, stop by the Homosassa Thrift &
Saturday, November 6 at Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River. Race organizers are asking Gift Shoppe located at 4530 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, or call Thrift Shoppe Manager
local businesses and community members to support the event through a number of sponsor- Cheryl Kruger at 352.628.2277.
World Famous Organist at 1st United Methodist Church
ship opportunities.
The World famous American Concert Organist Carlo Curley, also known as the
This year, all donations benefit Eckerd Youth Alternatives Early Intervention and
Pavarotti of the organ, will be appearing in concert at The First United Methodist Church,
Prevention Services’ Hi-Five Citrus Program. The Hi-Five Citrus Program works to reduce
21501 W. Hgvvy. 40, Dunnellon on Sunday November 14th at 3:00PM to what promises to
underage alcohol and drug use, decrease juvenile delinquency and reduce the number of
be a most enthusiastic audience. Admission is free, and a love offering will be taken. Doors
students who drop out of school.
Our Pub
open at 2:00 21501 W. Highway 40, Dunnellon. For more information call (352) 489-4026.
Cooter Fest This Weekend in Inverness
Friday, October 29th will be the Cooter Block Party, hosted by the Citrus County
Chamber of Commerce, on the Courthouse Square in downtown Inverness. This will be
your first opportunity to get the newest official Cooter T-Shirt! The evening will also crown
Restaurant, Lounge
the new Miss Cooter and host live entertainment featuring Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame Arti-
mus Pyle and Southern Rock’s Finest as well as the Dixie Twisters, brought to you by Neon
& Package Store
Leon’s Zydeco Steakhouse. Bring out your lawn chair for a night of great entertainment.
October 30th & 31st will be jam packed with activities, entertainment (featuring
Artiumus Pyle & Southern Rock’s Finest and Neon Truckers), craft, food, turtle races, the
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Love Motorsports Poker Run, world’s largest display of Lynyrd Skynyrd memorabilia,
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dragon boat display, kayak races, BBQ cook-off contest, children’s activities presented by
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again on Sunday at 12 noon with the Cooterween costume contest for infants through adults.
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