The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 14, 2009
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Speed Kills! Year 2007 in Citrus County 963 crashes, 1006 injuries, 23 fatalities. If
DunnellonKids Hosts Book Discussions
stopped for speeding 10 to 14 over the posted limit, $163.50 penalty. Driving 20 to 29 over the
DunnellonKids is hosting book discussions for school aged children. Meetings will
limit, $213.50 penalty.
be held monthly at the Dunnellon Public Library Meeting Room, 20351 Robinson Rd.,
Take an AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to ask
Dunnellon. Upcoming discussions include:· Thursday, January 15 at 4 p.m. The Black Pearl by
if you are entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee is $14, for AARP members $12.
Scott O'Dell · Monday, February 9 at 4 p.m. Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.
To register for a class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future classes
Those who wish to participate should read the book, have the book read to them, or
contact Charlie Lucente at 352-726-0753.
listen to an audio book ahead of time. Copies of the book are available at the Dunnellon
Crystal River, Homosassa area Jan. 22 and 23: 12:30 PM at Seven Rivers Regional Medical
Library children’s desk while supplies last. Discussions will be followed by an activity and a
Center, Medical Offices Building, Ste. 2A Community Room, 6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal
snack that tie into the story. Participants will vote on upcoming book selections.
River. Call Hedda Smith at 527-8144
DunnellonKids is a social group created to help families with school age children in
Jan. 27 and 28: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River. Call
Dunnellon and the surrounding Central Florida area find friends. The group offers family
Lou Harmin at 564-0933
playgroups and meet-ups for movies, bowling, roller-skating, swimming, game nights and
Feb. 2 and 3: 9:00 a.m. at Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W. Cardinal Street. Homosassa.
other fun events the children wish to do in the area. Contact: Wendy Williams Phone: (352)
Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
489-5140
Beverly Hills and Lecanto Jan.17 and 24: 10:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt
Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853 Two Saturday classes
Inglis Community Center Events
Jan. 28 and 30: noon at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd.,
The Inglis Community Center currently offers Tai Chi on Wednesday nights 7-8pm,
Beverly Hills. Call Matt Curley at 746-7916
quilting on Thursdays 6-9pm and a scrapbooking club that meets the first Monday of each
Feb. 10 and 12: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle. Call Theresa
month 7-9pm with more coming after the first of the year. If you have any comments or
Williams at 746-9497
suggestion for a class or club you would like to see in the Inglis Community Center, please call
Inverness, Hernando Jan. 31 and Feb. 7: 10:15 AM at Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road,
Valarie Davenport, at (352) 447-3323.
Inverness Call Rhoda Kylis at 341-2154 Two Saturday classes
Music On The Grounds at Rainbow Springs
Feb. 10 and 11: 9:00 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium. Corner of
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park continues it’s
Grace and Osceola, Inverness. Call Don Slough at 344-4003 Feb. 17 and 18: 9:00 AM at
“Music on the Grounds” event on Saturday, January 17 at 7 pm. This after hours event will
Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 Lemon Street, Hernando. Call Bob Dicker at 527-2366
showcase the talents of Kelly Koper, a Rainbow Springs State Park Volunteer. After Kelly’s
Chiefland and Williston Jan. 26 and 27: 9:00 AM at Williston City Hall, 50 N. Main Street,
performance, an open mic. session will take place for those interested in playing a song or two
Williston. Call Linda Cochran at (352)493-1742
or just jamming with each other. Coffee will be provided free, just bring a cup, a chair and your
Feb. 23 and 24: 9 a.m. at Haven Hospice, 310 NE 9th Street, Chiefland. Call Linda Cochran at
friends and neighbors while you listen to music and enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Springs,
(352)493-1742.
after dark, under the stars. Admission to the January event is $2. For additional information,
Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club To Install New Officers
contact Rainbow Springs State Park at (352) 465-8555.
The Yankeetown-Inglis Republican Club invites the public to attend its next meeting
Sierra Club Meeting
that will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 6:00 p.m., at the Inglis-Yankeetown Lions Club on 59th
Sierra Club will have a general meeting on Monday, , January 19, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at
Street in Yankeetown. The meeting will include a potluck dinner. Members are asked to bring
Universal Unitarian Church, 7633 N. Florida Avenue (U. S. Hwy 41N), Citrus Springs, Fl: call
a favorite meat, casserole, salad, vegetable or dessert to share. The guest speaker will be the
352-628-7540 for directions. Sierra Club meetings are open to the public and all are invited.
honorable Dennis Baxley, a long-time friend and representative of the area.
More than loaves and fishes
Mr. Baxley is a former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House and the Executive
The Unitarian Universalists are busy baking cookies and cakes as well as bread, and
Director of the Christian Coalition of Florida. Mr. Baxley will conduct the Installation of Offic-
cleaning out their closets. Their annual bake, book and yard sale will take place over two days
ers for 2009: Nancy Tobergte, president; Kathleen Burke, vice-president; Carol Ross, secre-
at their new church in Citrus Springs – 7633 No Florida Rd (rte 41, just north of the Holder
tary; and Pat Schwab, treasurer. If you plan to attend, please call Edith at (352) 447-2622 or Pat
intersection with 491). In addition to the delicious pastries and household bargains, hot dogs
at 447-5874.
email your news to: newscast@atlantic.net
and drinks will be sold at lunchtime. The broad selection of low priced books also will tempt
you. Come browse and snack from 11-4 Friday Jan 23 and 8-2 on Sat. Jan 24.
Rivals
River Retreat Spa
River
6015 Hwy. 40W
Sunrise Outpost
Yankeetown, Florida
439 W. Hwy. 40 • Inglis
352-447-2505
Home of Unusually Fine Barbecue
VISA & MC • 447-6147 • OPEN at 10:00 a.m.
WEDNESDAYS:
Cuts • Hair Color • Facials
6027 Hwy. 40 W, Yankeetown, Fl
Ladies Night - Half Off
Masques • Peels
352-447-5655
Permanent Make-Up
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
FRIDAY- Jan. 16 - Singers Night:
Open Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Mini & Hourly Massage
11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Stephen from Breach of Peace
Tanning • Exercise
Charlie C. from Swamp Stomp
Barber & Clipper Cuts
OPEN
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
Mary from Chameleon
We’ll be Celebrating our
Thurs., Jan. 15
“2nd Year Anniversary”
Start Exercising in the New Year!
5:00 - 8:00 pm
SATURDAY- Jan. 17:
Gym Membership - Buy 2 months &
Sunday, February 15th
Pappa Sass Band
“Grouper Night”
LIVE MUSIC
Get 1 month FREE! (expires 1-31-09)
Watch for the Ad...
Florida West Coast Black Grouper
Come to the Party!
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
Happy New Year from
NATURE COAST WATER, INC.
Our Staff
Our
Where Customer Service is our Priority
Off Hwy 40
On Lk. Rousseau
Monday Happy Hour All Day
Enhance your Health with Reverse
REMOVE
Call 447-2755
Wednesday Free Pool
Osmosis Drinking Water Systems
Iron, Sulfur, Chlorine, Hardness
for info
Friday Karaoke 8PM
& Whole House Systems
Bacteria, Tannin, Odor & Cyanide
Financing Available
SER
Hours: Noon-TBD
S
TAL
Live & Play at the Lake
12 Months Same as Cash
VIC
REN
7 Days
E
FREE Water Analysis
RV Rental and RV Sites Available
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day
1-888-610-4947
352-447-6002
Toll Free
Local