The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Citrus County Genealogical Society
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet May 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. There will be
Bingo Every Tuesday
a presentation by Jack Butler, a professional genealogist, lecturer and author. His topic will
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church holds bingo in the Father Stegeman Hall ev-
be “And Now ...The Rest of the Story - getting beyond the statistics in our ancestors lives.”
ery Tuesday starting at 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday evening starting at 5:30 p.m. The hall is
He will address the use of both traditional and non-traditional genealogical records to get a
located at 7525 U.S. Hwy 41 in Dunnellon. The community is invited to attend.
peek into the lives of our ancestors. Guests are welcome to attend. For questions call Mary
Dunnellon Friends Book Sale
Ann Machonkin 352-382-5515
Dunnellon Library meeting room, Friday April 27 & Sat. April 28 (Both days 10am -4pm)
Thousands of books at 50 cents each. $2-bag of books. 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon, FL
Career Fair set for college students, community job-seekers
34431 (352) 438-2520. All sales benefit the Dunnellon Public Library
Community job-seekers are invited to join College of Central Florida students for
the first annual Spring Fling Career Fair on Wednesday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The
Shredding Event May 5
fair will take place at the Learning and Conference Center at CF’s Citrus Campus, 3800 S.
Businesses and residents of the Homosassa area will have the opportunity to have their
Lecanto Highway, in Lecanto.
sensitive documents and papers shredded on Saturday, May 5, 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., at
The Career Fair is hosted by the college in partnership with Workforce Connection
Love Motorsports on US 19.
of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties.
BizCo of Citrus County, Inc. is providing this service, by Crime Stopper Shred-
Dr. June Hall, student affairs director at the Citrus County campus, said the fair
ding of Marion and Citrus County, for your convenience. Life South, non-profit partner of
is open to graduating students as well as those in need of summer employment or looking
BizCo of Citrus County, will have the Blood Mobile at this location also, and is asking for
for full- and part-time work while attending school. Members of the general public seeking
your blood donations. Life South will be serving hot dogs and soft drinks to blood donors.
employment are also encouraged to attend.
Your blood donation can save three lives. There will be shredded for a fee of $5. For more
information, call 352-563-0985.
Earth Day Celebration on APRIL 21
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Ho-
Employment Workshops
mosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. is planning an Earth Day event at the Wildlife Park on
Workforce Connection continues to offer community workshops at Citrus County
Saturday, April 21, 2012. Many special Earth Day exhibitors will be set up in the park from
libraries to help job seekers sharpen their employability skills and learn how to compete in
10am to 4:30pm. Learn about butterflies, bats, bears, native plants, Native Americans and
today’s tough labor market.
more.
“Navigating the New World of Work” will be held at the following area library
Exhibitors include Nature World Wildlife Rescue, The Big Cat Rescue, Save the
branches: Wednesday, April 11 from 4-6 p.m. at the Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roos-
Manatee Club, Homosassa Butterfly, Homosassa River Garden Club, Friends of Homosassa
evelt Blvd., in Beverly Hills
Springs Wildlife State Park, META, and more. Also there will be Guy LaBree, the barefoot
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Thursday, April 19 from 2-4 p.m. at the Homosassa Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Ave.,
artist, singer/biologist William Good and Many Lakes Band of Florida Cherokee with a
in Homosassa.
prayer circle at 10am, 12pm and 2pm. Regular Park admission applies for entrance into
The workshops are designed for job seekers who are unable to attend the full two-
Our Pub
Wildlife Park.
day workshops at Workforce Connection’s resource center in Inverness. Participants will
learn why it’s important to stand out in today’s new world of work; strategies to effectively
market skills and qualifications; how to develop targeted resumes; and tools and tactics to
help nail that tough job interview. As with all Workforce Connection programs and services,
there is no charge to participate.
Restaurant, Lounge
CNA Course at CF Levy Center
& Package Store
The College of Central Florida will offer a Certified Nursing Assistant course at the
Levy Center beginning in May.
This program prepares the individual for work as a nursing assistant in nursing homes
and prepares students to take the Florida CNA exam. The course consists of classroom in-
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
struction as well as lab practice and clinical experience.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
The class will meet Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, May 7 through
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
June 18, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course fee is $589 and a textbook is required. A GED or
high school diploma is not required. Students must complete the Test of Adult Basic Educa-
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
tion before enrolling.
Everything Made to Order
Students may enroll by telephone at 352-873-5804, at the Levy Center.
River Retreat Spa
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015 Hwy. 40 W. • Yankeetown, Florida
Call 352-447-2505
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Walk-ins Welcome, Appointments Appreciated!
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Chair Massage
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
by Licensed Therapist
Subs after 4 pm
15 minutes/$10!
Special Good Through 5-1-12
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Cuts & Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts • Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
Special Drinks Made to Order
Masques, Peels & Facials • Manicures, Pedicures & Acrylics
Permanent Make-Up • Tanning • Gym • Massage License MM19077
Citrus County Hospice Discount Fridays
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
HOMOSASSA – The Hospice of Citrus County Homosassa
Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe and Herry’s Café located at 8471 W.
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, have announced DISCOUNT
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
FRIDAYS. All Sale Items in the Homosassa Too Thrift &
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Gift Shoppe will be offered at a 25% Discount on Fridays. All
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Food Items at Herry’s Café will also be offered at a 25% Dis-
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
count on Fridays. The Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
carries a unique selection of antiques and collectibles. The
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Shoppe is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!