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Low-income customers In Inverness receive free

Community Events & Meetings

energy makeovers from Progress Energy

Wildlife Park to Celebrate Hippo's Birthday

HOMOSASSA—The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-

About 950 low-income customers in Inverness weathering today’s economy will

mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will celebrate Lu the hippopotamus’ 52nd birthday

soon receive a much-needed boost from Progress Energy Florida through the company’s

with a special birthday party on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

innovative Neighborhood Energy Saver program. Through the free program, the company

The park’s Wildlife Care Department will present Lu with his own birthday cake.

will give needy customers’ homes and apartments an energy makeover by installing up to 16

Children from the Homosassa Elementary School will be invited to attend the party. Park

energy-saving improvements. The company will also educate customers about the behaviors

visitors, staff and school children are invited to join in singing “Happy Birthday” to the

and other factors that contribute to their energy bills.

park’s resident hippo. Park volunteers will provide cupcakes and drinks for students.

The Inverness program targets homes and apartments in the following area: North

American Legion Crystal River Spaghetti Dinner

Ella Avenue to West Zephyr Street to North Apopka Avenue to West Tompkins Street, back

On Wed., February 1, 2012 the American Legion Riders at AL Post 155 will host

to North Ella Avenue to include Inverness Mobile Home Park; South Croft Avenue to Daw-

the 2nd Annual Super Spaghetti Dinner from 5:00 until 6:30pm at a cost of $6.00 per per-

son Drive to Rook Avenue to Eisenhower Street, west to Independence Highway to East

son. Dinner includes salad, all-you-can-eat spaghetti with meatballs and/or Italian sausage,

Gulf to Lake Highway. For more information contact Progress Energy and ask about The

garlic bread, desert, coffee and ice tea. This event is open to the public and held at the

Progress Energy Neighborhood Energy Saver program.

American Legion Post 155 on Gulf-to-Lake Hwy. in Crystal River. All monies raised by the

Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting

Riders is donated to various veteran and community charities. For more information contact

Regular Meeting; February 11, 2012, 9:30 A.M. Key Training,130 Heights St. Inverness,

Cindy Heather at 563-9926, or AL Post 155 at 795-6526.

Florida. Clay Gratz to demonstrate Miniature Bonsai Techniques. Come and join us for the

Boys & Girls Club Benefit Feb. 4

great demonstration on Miniiature Bonsai Techniques.

The Central Ridge Club of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County is pleased to

The meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. For more infomation about

announce The Fabulous Country Diamonds Show will be coming to Lecanto, FL to theCur-

Buttonwood Bonsai please call Pres. (Bonsai) Bob Esketz 352-556-4999 or

tis Peterson Auditorium on Sat., Feb. 4th, 2012. Come, have fun and enjoy The Soft Sounds

Contact Person: Duane Finch SR 352-726-9261.

of Carol & George Kline as they entertain you with the classic country sounds of Patsy

Orchid Presentation Free to the Public

Cline, Kenny Rogers, Dottie West, George Jones, Dolly Parton and others you love. All this

Friends of the Dunnellon Public Library presents Ed & Lyn Bugbee - Feather-

for only $15 a ticket. The doors will open at 1pm and the Show Starts at 2pm. All proceeds

stone Orchids at the Library Meeting Room-20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, FL 34431.

benefit the Central Ridge Club of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Citrus County. Tickets are

Wednesday, February 1, 2011 at 10:30am. For more information call 352-438-2520.

email news to: news@thenewscaster.com

available at the Citrus Area Offices of BB&T Bank, Cadence Bank, and Nature Coast Bank.

Animal Adoption Extravaganza

Read about more events on our website:

Citrus County Animal Services first annual BFF – Best Friend Fest - An Animal

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http://www.thenewscaster.com, Go to the new events page

Adoption Extravaganza - will be held at the Citrus County Auditorium on Saturday, Feb-

ruary 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event benefits the Humanitarians of Florida. For more

information, contact Pattie Amon at 352-746-8401.

Valentine's Day Dance

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The Men’s Club of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be holding a

tine’s Day Dance on Saturday, February p.m.the 

11 at 6:00  in  church hall located at 7525

S.W. U.S. Hwy.41 Admissionprice is $7.50person and includes

  in Dunnellon.   per   a BBQ

SandwichDinner. ininformation 

  Tickets are available  the church office. For more  call

John at 489-5678, or Emil at 489-4070.

Bunco Bonanza Fund Raiser

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

The Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus Council #6168 will hold a Bunco Bo-

nanza, Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the KofC Hall , 2389 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. (Route

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

486), Lecanto, FL, 34461. Doors will open at 11:30 AM and play begins at 12:30 PM. The

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

$12 ticket includes a lunch of finger foods.

Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.

Toastmaster Meeting Schedule

Eyeopeners meets at the Inverness United Methodist Church the on the 2nd, 4th,

Everything Made to Order

and 5th Thursdays at 5:30 P.M. Address: 3896 Pleasant Grove Road, Inverness (CR591)

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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp

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Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili

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Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces

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Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way

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Temporary Technical problem with our Phone:

Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked

please call 352-302-9899

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Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm

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Special Drinks Made to Order

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Captains Cove Outfitters got gold ? FOOD RANCH

39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida

Construction, Inc.

(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493

*on last weekend of every month*

New Homes - Renovations - Additions

www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties

Kayak Sales & Rentals

www.alumbaughconstruction.com

Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer

FREE $10.00 FOOD RANCH

Licensed & Insured CRC058012

ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours

GIFT CERTIFICATE WITH A GOLD

High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice

Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis

SALE OF $50.00 OR MORE

5” wide x 3” deep

Food Ranch Plaza - U.S-19 - Inglis

21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!