The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
People touched by Alzheimer’s disease and other related disorders come together
in a non-judgmental, safe environment to vent their frustrations,
Arts and Crafts, First Saturday
share coping techniques learn more about the disease and discover what resources are avail-
The Historic Village merchants of Dunnellon invite you to join us for our First
able to them. Thursday January 3rd at 2:30 pm at Superior Residences of Lecanto, located
Saturday Village market on Saturday, January 5, 2013 which runs from 9 to 2 p.m. Come
at 4865 W Gulf-to-Lake Highway, Just west of the Greek Orthodox Church. If you require
stroll down W. Pennsylvania Avenue to Cedar Street and then up to Walnut and Chestnut
respite care for your loved one during the meeting please RSVP by December 24th. RSVP
streets. This event feature vendors selling their arts and crafts as well as people selling
at 352-746-5483.
homemade goodies. All of the shops will be open for business as usual. Come bring your
whole family and enjoy! For more information call (352) 465-9200
Citrus County Genealogical Society Meeting
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet January 8th at 10:00 a.m. at the
Marketplace Vendors wanted:
Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The topic
It’s almost here-- the annual Florida Manatee Festival comes to Crystal River
will be “Sharing Our Ancestral Heritage.” This will be a “show and tell” program. Members
January 19 and 20, 2013. That means two days with twelve to fifteen thousand people mill-
are asked to bring an item to share. The item could be something that once belonged to an
ing around in a good mood, looking for ways to spend money and we want them to spend it
ancestor, a document, photo or story about an ancestor. Guests are welcome to attend. For
with you!
questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 352-382-5515
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce makes improvements to the Manatee
Festival every year to make it more successful and attract more people. Marketplace booths
January 19th 10:30 am Dunnellon Library - Bat Habitat Program
are an integral part of the festival. It’s an economical way to meet face to face and sell the
Presents Shari Blissett-Clark who sits on the board of Bat Belfrys, Inc., a non-prof-
benefits of your business RIGHT NOW. Two days of interacting with people from all over
it organization dedicated to conserving Florida’s bats through public education and habitat
the county and beyond. Spaces are filling quickly and we want YOU to be there. Mar-
restoration. She serves on the boards of the Florida Native Plant Society and Brevard Bo-
ketplace booths are an economical $240.00 for the two day festival; if you are a Chamber
tanical Garden. She became interested in bats when while sailing, she whipped the cover
member, the cost for a marketplace spot is only $185.00.
off the mainsail of her boat and was startled by bats bursting out of the sail causing Shari to
leap into Matanzas Bay! Shari discovered her passion for these fascinating little mammals
End of Time Prophecy Seminar
and has been a bat advocate ever since. This program is a 1 hour program including Q&A.
Start the New Year off right with an End Time Prophecy Seminar beginning Jan.
3rd at the Glad Tidings SDA Church at 7:O0pm. lt will continue each Tues. and Thurs.
ildlife Park Jeopardy Program
nights until Mar. 12. The church is located at 520 NE 3rd Ave., Crystal River. There is no
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa
charge and all are invited. Come find out who the Antichrist and the Beast is and what his
Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Wildlife Jeopardy program in the Education Center
Mark is. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 352-628-1743 to register.
on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from noon until 12:30 pm. The program will be on otters.
Tricky Tray Fund Raiser
The Wildlife Jeopardy program is an educational program for all ages. Volunteer
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their an-
Barbara Cairns will use a Jeopardy-style format to present interesting information on differ-
nual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in the Parish Life Center,
ent Florida species monthly. There will be educational handouts.
Our Pub
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings be-
gin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more. For
Free Wi-Fi
information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-0235.
Thrift Shop Bus Tour
The Hospice of Citrus County Thrift Shoppe Bus Tour will be held on Saturday,
Restaurant, Lounge
January 19, 2013. The Bus Tour begins at 8:15 am at the Homosassa Too Thrift Shoppe
& Package Store
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
The Newscaster
Thrift Shoppes located in Citrus and Levy County. For additional information on the Thrift
Shoppe Bus Tour, or to make a reservation, contact Caroline at 352.621.1550.
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
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Friends, Fashion & Fun
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
For a glimpse of new spring fashions come to the Ladies of the West Citrus Elks
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
annual fashion show. The show is on Friday, January 25, 2013, with the doors opening at 11
am. This year’s fashions are provided by Bealls department store in Crystal River. Along
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
with the fashions, there will be a wonderful luncheon provided by Chef Ken with gift bas-
Everything Made to Order
kets and oodles of door prizes.
SPREY RIVER TOURS
WFresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Pool!
Wings, Subs & Clubs
nday FREE
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Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Subs after 4 pm
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
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Free Wi-Fi
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
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All Rods & Reels New w/Mfg. Warranty
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!