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Community Events
DHSMV computer will be down June 16-18 weekend
The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is scheduled to
FREE First Time Homebuyer s Certification to be offered
migrate its current enterprise database infrastructure into a cloud solution next week. During
Citrus County Housing Services is offering a free First Time Homebuyer's class
the migration, all driver license and motor vehicle services will be unavailable throughout
which is being conducted by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Citrus County office.
the weekend of June 16-18. Services will become unavailable at 7:00 pm on Friday, June
Participants, who attend the entire program, will receive a Certificate of Completion which
16, and are scheduled to be restored by 8:00 am on Monday, June 19. The database migra-
is valid for two (2) years and is required for first time homebuyer assistance programs.
tion will impact all driver license and motor vehicle offices, statewide. Computer services
These classes are HUD approved and encompass the entire home buying process,
affected include driver's license and ID card issuance and renewals, driver's license testing,
including preparing your credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair
address updates, vehicle titling and registrations, vehicle information checks, commercial
housing, available loan products, loan pre-approval, and closing.
driver's license services, vessel titling and registrations, parking permits and electronic lien
These sessions are funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP).
services. Customers who will need of any of these services are urged to plan in advance.
There is no charge to attend these classes, but you must reserve a seat. Child care is not
Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive
available.
The next blood drive for Our Lady of Grace, K of C Council 6168 blood ministries
The classes will be held at UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County office located at
is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our Lady of Grace Parish
3650 W Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL at the following dates and times:
Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. The available base for donors is reduced in
§ June 15, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
the summer season, so please give the gift of life by participating in this drive. Life South
§ June 22, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
is the exclusive provider of blood for the Citrus County hospitals to be used as needed by
§ June 29, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
our family, friends and neighbors. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast and
All four (4) classes must be completed to receive a Certificate of Completion, for
tokens of appreciation for all donors. For more information call Life South at 352-527-3061.
more information or to register, please call Sarah Ellis at the University of Florida/IFAS
Democratic Executive Committee Meeting
Extension Citrus County office at (352) 527-5700 or Genesis Chagnon at Citrus County
The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) meeting is Wednes-
Housing Services at (352) 527-7520.
day, June 21 st, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the new Citrus County Democrats' office in space 591 at
ooking for 1 Class offered at two Library Locations in June
the Crystal River Mall. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend. The Citrus County
The University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension Service is providing a
DEC is responsible for managing the affairs of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) within
free program on Cooking for 1 at two library locations in June. Cooking for one seems like
the county. Membership of the DEC includes elected Precinct Committeemen and Commit-
an impossible task! Find out how to easily plan, shop for and prepare meals for one.
teewomen who represent the registered voters of their precinct. There are Precinct Commit-
Central Ridge Public Library
teemen and Committeewomen positions open for many Citrus County precincts.
The class will be held on: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:30 am. Pre-registration
"Where Hope Grows" is Featured Movie at Homosassa Wings
is appreciated. This free program is held at the Central Ridge Public Library at 425 W Roos-
Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast's Monthly Movie Matinee feature is
evelt Blvd, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.
"Where Hope Grows," starring Kristoffer Polaha, David DeSanctis and McKaley Miller.
Lakes Region Public Library
It will be presented at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 19, at the Homosassa Wings Education
The class will be held on: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:30 am. Pre-registration is
Center at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane. Discussion follows the movie. Monthly Movie Mati-
appreciated. This free program is held at the Lakes Region Public Library at 1511 Druid
nees are open to the public. For reservations, contact Jonathan Beard at 352-527- 2020 or
Rd, Inverness, FL 34452. For more information and to register, call Stephanie Clamer at
866-642- 0962 toll free. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, licensed 1985, provides
the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension office in Lecanto at 352-527-5700.
compassionate end-of- life services to patients and their families in North Central Florida.
Landscaping in Florida s sandy soils
Its Wings Education Centers offer a variety of educational opportunities, grief workshops
Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free
and training programs to the entire community. For details, call 866-642- 0962.
gardening workshop on June 20, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm. The components of Florida's
soils and geology need to be considered when making landscaping installation and best
AM. Red Cross swim lessons offered
management choices. The soils pH, proper fertilization choices and appropriate supplemen-
The American Red Cross is holding four sessions of swim lessons during the sum-
tal irrigation practices can impact the sustainability of our ornamental gardens. Learn ways
mer, with each session containing eight 30-minute lessons. Lessons are provided for babies,
to effectively manage plants growing in sandy Florida soils. Classes are held at the Citrus
children and adults. Session 1 is ongoing; Session 2 runs June 9-19; Session 3 runs July
County Extension Service building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please
10-20, and Session 4 runs July 14-August 3. For details, please call 352-795-1478.
contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your participation.
Summer Music at the Museum Concert Series Begins
Promoting Female Veterans
The Inverness Cultural Heritage Council is pleased to announce the 3rd annual sum-
Female Veterans Moving Forward FemaleVeteransNetwork.org was started in
mer Music at the Museum Concert Series. The series kicks off with a tribute to the Beach
Citrus County, January 2017. Please go to the site and send us your contact information
Boys on Thursday, June 15. Peter Alden and the Corvairs will perform as the Beach Boys at
and any suggestions on how to help the group thrive. Female veterans and supporters
7:00 p.m. in the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. Come dressed in your best 60s and 70s
wanted and welcomed. Fundraisers, grant help, and donations needed and greatly appreci-
beach wear and you may win a ticket to a future show! Call 352.341.6428 to reserve seats.
ated. Cyn271@yahoo.com.
Extension Service offers food safety training
United Methodist Church certified `Dementia Friendly
The next class will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017. Pre-registration of two
The Crystal River United Methodist Church, located at 4801 N. Citrus Avenue,
weeks is required. It will begin promptly at 8:30 am, and run approximately 7 hours, then
became the ninth church in Citrus County to be certified Dementia Friendly by completing
participants will have a maximum of two hours to take the national certification exam.
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training in a workshop of 40 of its members.
Cost for the course and exam is $110. The purchase of the ServSafeŽ Manager Manual
Dementia Friendly certification confirms that a significant number of the congre-
for $55 is highly recommended and is available in English or Spanish. It is suggested that
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and their caregivers in order to keep them social and maintain their quality of life.
office in Lecanto at 352-527-5713. Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788
Pastor David Rawls, who attended the workshop, states, "Understanding and better
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way and parallel taxiway beginning on June 15, 2017. The County is piggybacking on the
a loving church." Founded in 1880, the Crystal River United Methodist Church has served
Florida Department of Transportation's (FDOT) statewide contract with Hi-Lite Markings
Citrus County for more than 135 years.
Inc., to perform the work. The project is being funded by a grant from the FDOT which
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funds 80% of the work and the County is funding the remaining 20% of the work. If the
weather cooperates, the project should be completed by June 20, 2017.
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