The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - May 14, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Wildlife park to host monthly bird walk
State Park Plans Wildlife Summer Camp Programs
HOMOSASSA SPRINGS ­ The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homo-
sassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host a monthly bird walk led by Nancy Kost, an experi-
-Visitors invited to camp to teach third-sixth graders about Florida's environment-
enced birder on Saturday, February 23 at the park's Pepper Creek Trail. The trail is one of 19
HOMOSASSA-The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
new birding trails in Citrus County that are part of the newly opened West Section of the Great
Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for its two week-long Wildlife Week in the Park
Florida Birding Trail.
summer camp programs. Children entering third or fourth grade in the fall of 2008 are eligible
Participants will meet at 7:45 a.m. at the entrance to the Park's Visitor Center and the
to apply for the June program and children entering the fifth or sixth grades in the fall 2008 are
bird walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. Participants should bring binoculars and a field guide. Pepper
eligible for the July program. The camp programs are offered as a partnership between Homo-
Creek Trail is approximately 3/4 mile in length and follows along the park's tram road connect-
sassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and
ing the Visitor Center on U.S. 19 and the West Entrance on Fish Bowl Drive. Participants may
sponsored by Progress Energy.
either walk back along the trail or take a return boat trip to the entrance after the park opens.
The June program is scheduled from June 16 through 21 and the July program will
Monthly bird walks are scheduled throughout the year except the months of June,
run from July 21 through 26. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 1:00 p.m. Monday through
July, August and December. For more information, call Susan Strawbridge at 628-5343.
Saturday. Each day of the week will feature a different animal, environmental subject and
activity. Registration is $45.00 per child. To request an application, contact Marla Chancey at
the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1004.
Music on the Grounds
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park continues it's
"Music on the Grounds" event on Saturday, May 17 at 8:30 pm. This after hours event will
showcase the talents of Tom Ellis, who drew Standing ovations and praise during the April
open mic. session. After Tom's performance, another open mic. session will take place for
those interested in playing a song or two or just jamming with each other. Coffee will be
provided free, just bring a cup, a chair, your friend and neighbors while you listen to music and
enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Springs, after dark, under the stars.
Plans for future "Music on the Grounds", hosted by other entertainers, on the third
Saturday of the month throughout the year have been authorized. Admission to this event is
$2. For additional information, contact Rainbow Springs State Park at (352) 465-8555.
Gospel Sing & Covered Dish Dinner - Lake Rousseau Baptist church
The First Baptist Church of Lake Rousseau invites the public to a Southern Gospel
Sing, featuring Southland from Old Town, on Sat., May 17, at 6:00 p.m. A covered dish dinner
will follow the sing. The church is located in Crystal River near Red Level at 7854 W. Dunnel-
lon Rd. (Hwy. 488). For additional information, call (352) 489-4636 or 564-9121.
The Taste of Inverness
A touch of color and a flair of jazz will highlight the 2008 Taste of Inverness on
Saturday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Inverness Government Center.
Two towns stand together in supporting the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary for
Eight artists, a jazz trio and 10 city restaurants will assemble for the fundraiser
National Safe Boating Week (NSBW). May 17-23 marks the time of year when making safe
behind city hall, 212 W. Main Street, to benefit the Covenant Children's Home. The faith-
boating everyone's business takes a front row seat. From left to right: Yankeetown Auxiliary
based shelter is for children who have been orphaned, neglected, abused or abandoned.
Flotilla Vice-Commander Russ Konold, Flotilla Commander Dick Roberts, Coast Guard Station
A collection of items will be available as part of a silent auction, including spa
Yankeetown Senior Chief Shawn Benton and Chief Petty Officer David Phillips receiving
packages, luggage sets, a bicycle and gift certificates to participating restaurants.
support from Inglis mayor Carolyn Risher and Yankeetown Mayor Dawn Clary together with
Call 726-2611 ext. 1309 for more information. Wine is being provided by PRP Wines Interna-
members of Yankeetown Coast Guard Auxiliary. The weeklong event includes public informa-
tional, and a variety of reds and whites along with a dessert wine will be available.
tion booths and Vessel Safety Exams in and around the area. For more information or a free
Wilderness Circle Gathering
vessel safety exam, call Commander Dick Roberts at 352-447-4626.Photo by Mike Moore.
May 18, 2008 , Sunday, 11:00 AM at the Wilderness Circle is a FREE Gathering .All
who come in a good way are invited and Indian blood is not necessary. Prayers will be
offered. A fire in the center will be built, weather permitting.
Mackie Sanford, of Cherokee descent is in charge of the Circle. It is expected that the
local Girl Scouts will raise the colors (flags). They are our future and are taught honor and
patriotism. Their parents are invited also as well as all other youth groups. Following will be
a pot luck dinner and music in the afternoon. Contact Betty Berger by e mail at
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