The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
"Family Footpaths" Seminar
Navigating the Road to a Healthy Family by Helping Parents/Grandparents Under-
AARP Safe Driving Classes
stand Family Dynamics on
August 25, 2007 9:00 am - 4:00pm. at First United Methodist Church of Homosassa 8831 W.
Gas mileage decreases when you drive faster than 60 MPH. Every 5 miles per hour over
Bradshaw St., Homosassa FL
60 is equivalent to paying an additional 20 cents per gallon for gas.
No Charge Lunch on your own. For Reservations: 352/447-1775.
Take an AARP Driver Safety class. Completing the two four-hour day course may
Learn how children make sense of the world through their behavior Autism, Meltdowns,
entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount. For more information, check with your insur-
Overeating, Sleeplessness ·Learn how to restore children who experience violence and abuse
ance carrier. To register for a class, call the listed instructor.
·Learn how to be a protective influence in today's environment ·Understand how today's
For information regarding future classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
culture influences your children ·It may not be too late to make a difference in your child's
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
development
·
Aug. 15 and 16: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal.
Presenter Penny Phares of Yankeetownis an advanced registered nurse practitioner, child
Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
therapist and registered play therapist who uses brain research, anatomy, and physiology to
Beverly Hills and Hernando
help mothers, fathers, and grandparents realize how vulnerable their children's minds are in
·
Aug. 8 and 14: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium,
today's changing environment.
corner of Grace and Osceola. Class open to member and non-members.To register call Charlie
The Isaiah Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit United Way agency partner dedicated to help-
Sept. 19 and 20: 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1501 S.E. Hwy. 19, Crystal River.
ing young families at risk and is involved in the Born Learning campaign through Footpaths
Call Joanne Nesler at 382-5330.
to the Futureã, preparing families to help their children succeed in school and life.
Sept. 19 and 20: 9 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 8831 W. Bradshaw Ave., Homosassa.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus is now
Call Frank Tobin at 352-628-3229.
Whispering Pines Pool extends summer hours two weeks.
enrolling for FALL PROGRAMS
According to Larry Menery, aquatic coordinator for City of Inverness, Whispering
Pines pool has extended their operating hours this year to coincide with Citrus County School's
Summer is ending and school is beginning - Boys & girls clubs is here to help
return to classes August 20th. The pool, 1700 Forest Drive in Inverness has extended it's
families during their after school needs. We have three clubs to serve school age children:
summer season from Aug. 6th to Aug. 19th with open hours remaining the same; Mon-Fri
Westside Unit in Homosassa, the Crystal River Unit and the Inverness Unit - We offer before
noon to 4:00pm and evening swimming from 7-9pm MWF, Saturday 10-7pm and Sunday 1-
care programs at the Westside Unit and the Inverness Unit and youth development program-
5pm. For more information call Mr. Memery at 352-726-2611 extn. 1305.
ming after school at all three units.
Activities include: Our Triple Play fitness & nutrition program, our Target Practice
New Jersey Club Special Event
(which is FCAT practice); Computers, sports & recreation, arts & crafts just to name a few.
The New Jersey and friends club of Citrus County are having a bus trip to the "beau
Cost for members for after care is $50.00 a month - Before care is $20.00 a week.
rivage" in Biloxi. The dates are january 27th to the 30th. For more information and/or reserva-
"Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify" states Pender, Executive Direc-
tions, please call Mary Anne at 352-746-3386.
tor. "We want all kids to have an opportunity to attend regardless of finances".
Trace Adkins & Montgomery Gentry Performs At Charity Concert
This year we are adding a Fitness & health component for our members and their
The Mike Hampton Pitching In Foundation will holding the third "Country Rocks the
families, as well as continuing to assist our kids with their FCAT scores. "Last year was our
Canyon" benefit concert at the Rock Crusher Canyon in Citrus County featuring Trace Adkins
first year providing this assistance and we saw improvement in all of our members with their
and Montgomery Gentry on December 1, 2007. The charity concert will benefit nineteen Citrus
scores". For information on enrollment contact BGC of Citrus County at 621-9225.
County charities. Gates will open at 3:00 p.m. and the opening act at 4:30 p.m.
This year's concert lineup consisting of two of the world's biggest country acts are
expected to play in front of a crowd of 9,000 in December. All seats are reserved seating. Premium
and Reserved seats can be purchased from the Key Training Center, one of the non-profit
organizations benefiting from the concert, with ticket costs ranging from $45 to $60.
For more information call the Key Center Foundation at (352)527-8228. The Key Train-
ing Center provides a broad scope of year-round, life-enhancing services to nearly 300 adults
with mental retardation.
Network your way to success, every Friday morning in Inverness
Network your way to success by joining the members of Citrus Business Network
(CBN) at their weekly, 7:30 a.m. Friday morning breakfast meeting at the B &W Rexall Drugs
Restaurant, in Inverness. Membership is open to only one member/or company, per vocation/
or discipline. Visitors and their guests are always welcome and appreciated. Breakfast and/or
a beverage is available for purchase at a very reasonable price.
Meetings are every Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. with an occasional exception due to
holidays. For more information, please call club president Bud Koehlinger at 352-527-9790.
Health & Fitness Expo
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Business Women's Alliance will conduct
a Health and Fitness EXPO on September 29, 2007. The EXPO will be hosted by Withla-
coochee Technical Institute on Main Street in Inverness. For additional information please
call: Mary-Ann at 726-0040, or Idona at 746-1754.
Gospel Sing at FBC of Lk Rousseau
The First Baptist Church of Lk. Rousseau is having a Southern Gospel Sing on Sat.,
STATE PARK VOLUNTEERS WIN AWARD
Aug. 18, at 6:00 p.m. EVERYONE IS INVITED. A covered Dish Dinner will follow. The church
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Homosassa Springs Wild-
life State Park recently had two volunteers recognized as "Outstanding Volunteers" by
is located at 7854 W. Dunnellon Rd. (C.R. 488), slightly east of the intersection with Citrus
the Nature Coast Volunteer Center, a Citrus County volunteer recruitment organization.
Ave. (C.R. 495). Please call the church at (352) 564-9121 or 489-4636 for additional information.
The husband and wife team of Bob and Gail Mitchell were nominated by Park Services
email your news to: newscast@atlantic.net
Specialist Marla Chancey for their dedication and overall contribution to Homosassa
Springs.
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