The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 21, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Celebration of Lights at Wildlife Park
Now through Saturday, December 24, and again on Tuesday, December 27,
20115:30 pm through 9:00 pm. Suggested donation of $3.00 for adults and $1.00 for chil-
dren. Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. The community is
invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays with thousands of twin-
kling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening event. A variety of enter-
tainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.
Citrus County Genealogical Society Meets
The Citrus County Genealogical Society (CCGS) will meet January 10 at 10:00
a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto.
The guest speaker will be Peter Summers, President of the Pinellas County Genealogical
Society. His topic will be “Getting the Most Out of the National Archives Website.” He will
talk about the parts of the website that are of the greatest value to genealogists. Although
the website (www.archives.gov) is very large and sometimes difficult to use, it does provide
free access to numerous records via the Access to Archival Databases (AAD) link on the
Research Our Records page. Guests are welcome to attend CCGS meetings. For questions
call Mary Ann Machonkin 382-5515.
Tricky Tray Event
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their
annual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 21, 2012, in the Parish Life Center, 6
Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings begin
at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more, raffles
Ladies of the Inglis AMVETS Post 447 held a Chinese Auction Saturday and winner of the Tonka
and money trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf, restau-
truck and stockings was James Dean Priest of Red Level who will be 3 months old Dec. 26.
rants and supermarkets. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tickets for $5 for deposit
Grandma saw the auction advertised in the paper and brought the family up for the fun while
in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets. The Life South Blood Mobile will be on site.
helping the organization fund drive. With the little one is Grandma Judy Ballou, Harriette Ta-
Ticket tenders will be available for blood donors and for those who cannot stay. Proceeds go
bor visiting from Canada, Aunt Debbie Ballou and mother Ashleigh Priest. Photo by Sally Price.
Read about more events on our website:
to needed items for the church and charitable contributions. For information contact Bernita
Becker at 352-344-0235.
http://www.thenewscaster.com, Go to the new events page
Our Pub
NGP After Hours Networking for Professionals
Next Generation Professionals of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is
doubling the amount of networking events offered each year - giving young professionals
more opportunities to build business relationships and make friends.
On January 5, young professionals are invited to the first “NGP After Hours” net-
Restaurant, Lounge
working event at Nature Coast Wings-N-Things. Food and drink specials for NGP guests
begin at 5:30 p.m.; scheduled activities end at 7 p.m. Please bring a new or gently used
& Package Store
child-size jacket for donation to the Cayla’s Coats charity.
Nature Coast Wings-N-Things is located in Nottingham Square Plaza at 1239 S.
Suncoast Blvd. in Homosassa. For information, call the Citrus County Chamber of Com-
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
merce at 352.795.3149
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
PFLAG Meets 2nd Tuesdays of the Month
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
(PFLAG) Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. PFLAG Lecanto
meets 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 pm. Unity Church of Citrus County, 2628
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
W. Woodview Lane, Lecanto, FL 34461. For more info call Linda at (352) 419-2738 or
Everything Made to Order
email pflag.lecanto@gmail.com
River Retreat Spa
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015 Highway 40 West
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Thank you for your continued patronage!
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Ho, Ho, Ho - Happy Holidays!
GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIALS, Dec. 2011
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Mani & Pedicure - $45
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Tan or Gym (1 month) - $35
Facial or Massage - $55 (License MM19077)
Subs after 4 pm
Shampoo & Set - $17
BRING COUPON
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
FOR  SPECIALS Perms/Hi-Lites/Color - $5 off
Haircut & Style - $20 (long/thick hair extra)
Special Drinks Made to Order
*See our Line of Polarized Wrap-Around Sunglasses - $19.95!
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
SALE
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
W.R. Case Knife
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
Christmas Sale
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!