The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 16, 2013
Community Events & Meetings
Tickets Available for 14th Annual Tractor Pull
The 14th Annual Truck and Tractor Pull, sponsored by the Citrus County Fair As-
Tricky Tray Fund Raiser
sociation gets underway at the end of this month at the fairgrounds in Inverness. Located at
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their an-
3600 S. Florida Avenue (U.S. Hwy. 41 South). There will be pulling Friday, and Saturday,
nual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in the Parish Life Center,
January 25, and 26. There will be trucks, tractors of all sizes, including garden tractors.
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings be-
Advance tickets are available at the Citrus County Fair Office, the Citrus County
gin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more. For
Chamber of Commerce offices in Crystal River and Inverness and Eagle Buick in Homo-
information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-0235.
sassa. Advance tickets are available for one, day or two. Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults
and $5.00 for children 4-11. All proceeds from this annual event are awarded as scholarships
Friends, Fashion & Fun
for Citrus County youth. For more information call the Fair Office 352-726-2993.
For a glimpse of new spring fashions come to the Ladies of the West Citrus Elks
annual fashion show. The show is on Friday, January 25, 2013, with the doors opening at 11
Have a Heart Charity Yard Sale and Festival
am. This year’s fashions are provided by Bealls department store in Crystal River. Along
Help raise money and awareness for your favorite cause at this community yard
with the fashions, there will be a wonderful luncheon provided by Chef Ken with gift bas-
sale on February 23rd from 9:00 am-6:00 pm at Plantation Realty, Inc 1250 N. Country Club
kets and oodles of door prizes.
Drive, Crystal River! This fun event will feature yard sale items, live music, food, kiss-
ing booths, games and more! All tables will donate a percentage of their proceeds to their
Thrift Shop Bus Tour
chosen charitable organization. Please contact Lisa by February 15th if you would like to
The Hospice of Citrus County Thrift Shoppe Bus Tour will be held on Saturday,
participate as a vendor or musician (352) 634-0129. Looking forward to raising money for
January 19, 2013. The Bus Tour begins at 8:15 am at the Homosassa Too Thrift Shoppe
a lot of great causes!
located at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa. You’ll return to Homosassa Too at 4:30
pm. Bus fare for the day is $20. The Bus Tour will visit five Hospice of Citrus County
Dunnellon Friends of the Library Book Sale
Thrift Shoppes located in Citrus and Levy County. For additional information on the Thrift
20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, FL 34431 (352) 438-2520 Book Sale – Saturday
Shoppe Bus Tour, or to make a reservation, contact Caroline at 352.621.1550.
February 2, 2013,Library Meeting Room 10am to 4pm,000’s of books – every book 50¢,$2
Bag of Books All Day in the Meeting Room Only. PLUS Stop in the Book Store 10:30am
Benefit Polker Run for Am. Legion Post 237
– 2pm for every book 50¢. All proceeds benefit the Dunnellon Public Library
American Legion Post 237, located at 4077 N. Lecanto Hwy., will host a benefit
Poker Run on Saturday, January 26, 2013 with proceeds going to support American Cancer
Calling all Golfers
Get your foursome together for the First Annual “ Tee Off for Tourette’s Golf Out-
Society Moffitt Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Research and patients and families served by
ing” on February 2 2013. Mingle with players from the Bucs and the Rays at this fundraising
Hospice of Citrus County. A $10 entry fee per rider will include a poker hand and a meal at
event at Plantation on Crystal River. The event is $100 per person/$400 for a four some and
the end of the run. Registration begins at 10:00 am at American Legion Post 237 in Beverly
the price includes your greens fee and a cart as well as lunch and goody bag. All proceeds
Hills. Last bike in will be 4:30 pm when food will be served. For additional information on
benefit the Florida Tourette Association. Sponsorships still available. Kick off cocktail par-
the American Legion #237 Poker Run, call 352.746.5018 or John Roby at352.341.5856..
ty on Friday, February 1. Contact Gary at 352-601-8980. Kick off Cocktail party on Friday
Marketplace Vendors wanted:
Our Pub
night starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday 2/2/13 registration is at 8 a.m.; shotgun start at 9 a.m.
It’s almost here-- the annual Florida Manatee Festival comes to Crystal River
January 19 and 20, 2013. That means two days with twelve to fifteen thousand people mill-
Free Wi-Fi
ing around in a good mood, looking for ways to spend money and we want them to spend it
with you!
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce makes improvements to the Manatee
Restaurant, Lounge
Festival every year to make it more successful and attract more people. Marketplace booths
& Package Store
are an integral part of the festival. It’s an economical way to meet face to face and sell the
benefits of your business RIGHT NOW. Two days of interacting with people from all over
the county and beyond. Spaces are filling quickly and we want YOU to be there.
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
January 19th 10:30 am Dunnellon Library - Bat Habitat Program
Presents Shari Blissett-Clark who sits on the board of Bat Belfrys, Inc., a non-prof-
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
it organization dedicated to conserving Florida’s bats through public education and habitat
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
restoration. She serves on the boards of the Florida Native Plant Society and Brevard Bo-
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
tanical Garden. She became interested in bats when while sailing, she whipped the cover
off the mainsail of her boat and was startled by bats bursting out of the sail causing Shari to
Everything Made to Order
leap into Matanzas Bay! Shari discovered her passion for these fascinating little mammals
and has been a bat advocate ever since. This program is a 1 hour program including Q&A.
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
January Specials
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
River Tours - Departs
from Ike's every two hours
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
$20 Per Person
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Pool!
Wings, Subs & Clubs
River Retreat Spa • 352-447-2505
nday FREE
Mo
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
6015 Hwy. 40 W. • Yankeetown, Florida
Spa Specials
Subs after 4 pm
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Exercise Gym - 3 months - $30 - Tanning - $45/Mo.
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
We are open 5 days/wk. walk-ins welcome!
Cuts & Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts • Redken, Rusk & Chi Products • Permanent Make-Up • Masques,
Free Wi-Fi
Peels & Facials • Tanning • Manicures, Pedicures & Acr ylics • Gym • Massage License MM19077
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
39 W. Highway 40 -
Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Bait • Ice • Tackle
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Clean Family Friendly Atmosphere
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
All Rods & Reels New w/Mfg. Warranty
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113