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BEVERLY HILLS-- American Legion Post 237, located at 4077 N. Lecanto Hwy., will host

a benefit Poker Run on Saturday, January 31 with proceeds supporting American Cancer

Free Open House Events at Three Sisters Springs

Society Prostate Cancer Research and patients and families served by Hospice of Citrus

The Three Sisters Springs property will host free Open House events. The Manatee

and the Nature Coast.A $15 entry fee per rider will include a poker hand, a prize ticket and

Festival January 17 and 18, 2015 from 9AM 3PM, and February 21, 2015 from 9AM

a meal at the end of the run. Registration begins at 8:30 am at American Legion Post 237

3PM. All free open house events will include free shuttles from Kings Bay Plaza and

in Beverly Hills. Kick stands are up at 10:00 am and the last bike in will be 4:30 pm when

pedestrian and bicycle access. The Three Sisters Springs property will be closed only on

food will be served.

Thanksgivings Day and Christmas Day. For more information on the Open House events,

The Fifth Annual American Legion Post 237 Poker Run will encompass six stops to

call the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge at 352-563-2088

include Amvets (Inglis), Giovanni's (Hernando), IR-RU Social Club (Inverness), Crystal

Waterfront Lifeguard Class at Bicentennial Park Pool

River Eagles (Homosassa), The Tipsy Frog (Homosassa) and Fat Daddy's (Crystal River).

Citrus County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce they will be holding a

The best hand will win the Poker Run and all vehicles are welcome to participate. Music

American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguard Class, for participants 15 years and older. Pre-

will be provided by The 45s. There will be a silent auction, door prize raffles and a 50/50

requisite swim will be held on January 10, 2015 at 9:00am, classes will run from January 17

drawing. For additional information on the Fifth Annual American Legion #237 Poker Run,

thru January 19, 2015 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. All classes and swimming will be at Bicen-

call 352.746.5018 or John Roby at 352.341.5856.

tennial Pool in Crystal River.

Rootin' Tootin' Country Western Dinner Dance

Registration fee is $125.00, with a $35.00 online fee to the American Red Cross.

Saturday, February 7, 2015 Riverhaven Clubhouse, 11450 Riverhaven Drive, Ho-

Participants will need to supply their book by downloading it for free at Redcross.org or

mosassa Tickets - $15 nonrefundable 5:00-9:00 pm Wanted: The posse's out and the search

purchasing a hard copy for $35.00 at redcross.org. Deadline is Friday, January 9, 2015.

has begun for guests to celebrate a "Country Western Good Time" Mosey on over for live

entertainment, dancing, share the wealth, games, tricky trays and lots of good grub. Put

Dr. in Crystal River. For more information contact the Pool at 352-795-1478.

on your best western attire and join the fun. Entertainment Allan O'Neal Proceeds benefit

Tricky Tray Fund Raiser

Snippet Citrus a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization that helps Citrus County citizens who need

The Community of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their

financial assistance to spay or neuter their pets and to educate the public of the importance

annual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 17, 2015, in the Parish Life Center, 6

of getting all pets spayed and neutered. Give Mary Lee a holler for information and to

Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings begin

purchase tickets: 3524364205. On the menu: Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw,

homemade desserts. byob.

Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more, and money

trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf, restaurants, super- Scholarships Available

The Business Women's Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce of-

markets and many more. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tickets for $5 for deposit

in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets. The Blood Drive sponsored by the Church and fers financial assistance for female students 

planning further academic studies or career

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 scholarship assistance before the March 2, 2015

KofC Council #6168 will be on site from 8 AM to 1 PM. Ticket tenders will be available training. Eligible students should apply

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

deadline. All applicants must be Citrus County residents planning to attend a university,

for those who cannot stay for the drawing at no charge. Proceeds go to needed items for the Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

church and charitable contributions. For Tricky Tray information contact Bernita Becker at college or technical 93 S. Orwell Pt., or Withlacoochee Technical College in Inverness,

Homosassa, Florida 34446

and who demonstrate need. (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788statement, financial

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Citrus County Port Authority meeting set for January 27

The Citrus County Port Authority will meet Tuesday, January 27, 2015 in the board able at the school guidance offices. For WTC, consult the Student Services office. For

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more information, contact the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce's Crystal River office

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Join us for the MLK Parade

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The League of Women Voters of Citrus County invites all interested men and

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women to join us by walking or riding in the MLK Parade in Crystal River on Monday

January 19th Hometown News for form must be signed in advance. Partici-

. If you wish to attend, a disclosure the Nature Coast

pants will meet at Check In on 7th Ave. off of Rt. 44. at 9:30 AM

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Serving Inglis, route will be aboutDunnellon, will be food and festivities at noon at Cope-

The Yankeetown, 1 mile. There Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa

land Park. Pleasedress: 5093or e Orwell Pt., Homosassa,Please visit our website

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Email, Lutheran Church, Crystal Glen Subdivision, Lecanto (off 490 & 44). The La-

Faith Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

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dies of Faith are again hosting the T'n'T Sale on Fri 2/6 and Sat 2/7 from 9 am to 2 pm. All

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kinds of "stuff" for the kitchen, the home, the garden and garage, clothing, shoes, books and

some jewelry and Christmas items too. Also includes a wonderful bake sale! This year we

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will also be featuring beautiful new handmade quilts. Proceeds from this sale support lo-

cal, state, national and international missions! A Thrivent Event. Our trash could be your

treasure! For more information contact Dee Kavouras, ad committee

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