The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - March 26, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Developmentally Disabled Showcase
Relay For Life-Dunnellon Events
Physical Ablities
Relay For Life (American Cancer Society) is off and running. First we would like to
thank Progress Energy, Duley Truss, Inc., Longaberger Baskets (Alma Tankersley), and Com-
Crystal River_ More than 300 Citrus County developmentally disabled children and adults
munity Thrift Shop for your support. All of our Relay Teams have been working hard; so far
will compete in a variety of athletic events at 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday April 9th at Crystal
we have raised $20,937.00. Thank you all for your support! We have many upcoming events:
River High School. Admission is free. The public is invited to attend as spectators or
*April 5th - Team Becky will be holding their 3rd Annual 'Fishing For the Fight' tournament at
volunteers. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Homosassa Springs, with the assistance from
the old T.J.'s Bait and Tackle in Dunnellon. For more info contact Jill Peterson at 352-489-4924.
many other volunteer groups and area businesses, the 22nd Annual Citrus County Field Day,
*April 5th - Several Teams will be represented at the First Saturday Sidewalk Sale in Dunnel-
provides athletic experiences for students at CREST School and adults at the Key Training
lon.
Center.
*April 6th - Team Basketcases will be holding a 'Cut-A Thon' from 11AM till 5PM at Hair
Citrus County Field Day, according to Jim Harris, Homosassa Springs Kiwanis Club
Nouveau at 9544 N. Citrus Springs Blvd. Citrus Springs. For more info contact Alma Tankersley
Field Day coordinator, provides a fun, competitive and memorable experience for all
352-489-1660 or Cindy Schweers 352-361-6774.
competitors. Cherished medals and t-shirts are provided to the athletes by the Kiwanis club.
*April 12th - Team Suzie Q will be having a Texas Hold'em and Black Jack Poker Tournament.
Track events include: 25 yard walk, 25 yard run, 25 yard wheelchair race, 50 yard
Details to be announced.
walk, 50 yard dash, 100 yard dash, 440 yard relay race, and three-wheel bicycle race.
Dunnellon Relay for Life will be held on April 25, 2008. Please join us as we continue
Field events include: Frisbee throw, soccer kick, softball throw, and a putting
the Fight Against Cancer. If you are a Cancer Survivor, please come join us for the "Survivor
challenge. Most events occur on the Crystal River High School track and football field. The
Lap" and let us treat you to a Survivor Dinner, for more information on this contact Terry and
athletes all compete in one track and one field event. For athletes unable to compete out-
Sherry Roberts at 352-489-2121.
doors, there is bowling and basketball throw indoors.
If you would like to honor a loved one that is a Cancer Survivor or honor the memory
Citrus County Field Day kicks off at 10:15 a.m. with the Parade of Athletes. The
of a loved one during the Ceremony of Hope/Luminaria Ceremony please contact Paul or
athletes are led around the track by Crystal River High School's marching band, and an honor
Heather Spitznogle by e-mail at hammy5267@embarqmail.com. If you are interested in having
guard composed of the high school's Navy Junior ROTC color guard. Track and field events
a fundraiser or would like to start your own team please contact Michelle Standridge 352-239-
begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information about Citrus County Field Day, please contact Jim
5410, Becca Gibbs 352-572-0963, or Elaine Hobbs 352-817-1071.
Harris at (352) 382-1470.
Reenacts Anti-Slavery Hero
Spring Gardening Workshops At The Park
The Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2149 Norvell Bryant Highway (CR486)
invites everyone to hear Lloyd Dunham act as Reverend Elanan Winchester. On Sunday
-Participants will learn how to use native plants for no fuss, no muss Florida gardening-
March 30, 2008 at 10:30 am, Dunham will interpret this minister, who was one of the first to
HOMOSASSA ­ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
integrate a black and white congregation. Refreshments and discussion follow. For informa-
Wildlife State Park will offer two Gardening with native Florida plants workshops on April 9
tion call 465-5646.
and April 16. Marion Knudsen, a park volunteer, will instruct the program at the garden
Enroll now for the Boys & Girls Club Spring Break Camp
pavilion in the Garden of the Springs.
The "No Fuss, No Muss Gardening," workshop will feature spring gardening tips
The Boys & Girls Club is now registering for the upcoming Spring Break camp being held
using native plants. Knudsen will answer any gardening questions and will lead participants
starting Monday, March 31st ­ Friday, April 4th . Enrollment is open to youth Kindergarten
on a tour of the native Florida plant garden in the Garden of the Springs.
­ 12th Grade. Hours are from 7:00am ­ 6:00pm daily.
For more information or to register for the workshop, call the park's office at (352)
Activities include Sports & Recreation, Cooking, Science, Computers & Field Trips. Fee is
628-5445, ext. 1015. Regular park admission will apply. Current season pass holders may use
$55/week for the first child and we offer a 20% discount for additional siblings.
their season's pass to be admitted to the park, but must still call to register.
We have three sites for our camps: Homosassa Unit ­ 795-8644, the Inverness Unit ­ 341-
2507 & the Crystal River Unit ­ 563-2395 or you can call the administrative office for informa-
Art Center of Citrus County
tion 621-9225.
The Art Center is offering a Sumi-e workshop Teaching basic brushstrokes of Japa-
Bluegrass Festival, Dunnellon, March 28-30
nese ink painting Artist - Yolanda Mayhall Fri. & Sat., March 28 & 29 10 am - 4 pm. Tuition:
$120 members, $130 non-members Register using check, Visa or MasterCard at Box Office 746-
The spring Withlacoochee River Bluegrass Jamboree will be held on March 28-30
7606 Mon-Fri 1- 4 p.m. Specify Mayhall Workshop The Art Center of Citrus County is a
(Fri., Sat. and Sun.), at the Robinson Ranch on Hwy. 40 between Inglis and Dunnellon. This
nonprofit organization located on the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills.
year marks the 28th year of its twice-yearly shows. Camping is available with the purchase of
For more information contact 746-7606
weekend tickets.
The all-day shows are presented from a stage underneath a large, covered pavilion
New Jersey & Friends Day at the Races.....
on the shady banks of the Withlacoochee River backwater, on the north side of Lk. Rousseau.
The April meeting of The New Jersey and Friends Club, to be held on Monday the
Like an old-timey camp meeting, fans arrive to camp, visit old friends, fish from the riverbank.
7th, back by popular demand, we will have our "Day at the Races". The meeting will start at
A 3-day adult ticket is $55; Friday or Saturday tickets are $28 per day; and Sunday
1 PM at the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando
tickets are $12. Special rates are available for children and juniors; children under 6 are admit-
We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item for the Family Resource
ted free. For more information call 352-489-1842.
Center of Citrus County.
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The activities for April will be a luncheon at "The Cove" in Inverness on the 9th. On
the 23rd, we will have dinner along with a river cruise at the Riverside Crab House in
A.B.A.
Homosassa. Contact Frank Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053. On Thursdays, at 10
AM, the club gathers at the Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, for a morning of fun. Good bowlers
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are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at home. For more information, call Joe Morse at
746-7782. Looking forward to seeing you there.
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