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History of Park Rangers to be Presented at Wildlife Park

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be presenting a special

program on the conservation story and the history of the Florida Park Service on Saturday,

American Legion Post to Host 5th Annual Polker Run

January 31, 2015, starting at 1:00 pm. Join Brian Polk, Park Manager and historian at

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

DeLeon Springs State Park, for an interesting trip back to the 1800s where you will learn

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

about the first Park Rangers and the History of Florida State Parks.

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

4th Annual Best Friends Fest is scheduled for February 7

the Nature Coast. The best hand will win the Poker Run and all vehicles are welcome to par-

Citrus County Animal Services will be sponsoring the Fourth Annual Best Friend

ticipate. Music will be provided by The 45s. There will be a silent auction, door prize raffles

Fest-An Animal Adoption Extravaganza onSaturday, February 7 at the Citrus County Audi-

and a 50/50 drawing. For additional information on the Fifth Annual American Legion #237

torium from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is dedicated to promoting adoptions and educat-

Poker Run, call 352.746.5018 or John Roby at 352.341.5856.

ing the public on ways to care for their furry friends.

The 19th Annual Trash `N' Treasure Sale

For more information about this event, please contact Outreach Coordinator Billie

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

Lombardo at 352-746-8400 or email billie.lombardo@bocc.citrus.fl.us.

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

Wildlife Park Arts and Crafts Show

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

Florida's Department of Environmental Protection's Ellie Schiller Homosassa

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

Springs Wildlife State Park will host an arts and crafts show on Saturday, February 14,

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

2015 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. The exhibit will be in the Park's main entrance and Visi-

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

tor Center located on US 19 in Homosassa Springs. Participants will find one of a kind art

treasure! For more information contact Dee Kavouras, ad committee

works, photography, and handmade crafts produced by local artists and artisans. Admis-

sion to the arts and crafts show inside the Visitor Center is free. Regular park admission

Potato Pancakes at Peace

will apply for entrance into the Wildlife Park. Vendor spaces are limited and available on a

Peace Lutheran Church will host their 24th annual Potato Pancake Supper on Shrove

first-come, first-serve basis. For more information on participating as a vendor, please call

Tuesday, February 17. Dinner will be served from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

the park office (352) 628-5445, Ext. 1002, Mondays through Fridays.

Donations requested will be $6.00 for adults, $3 for children 5 through 11; there is

no charge for children under the age of 5. Tickets will be available at the door . Tickets

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

may also be purchased in advance from members, and at the Peace Lutheran booth at the

nanza, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at the K of C Hall, 2389 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. (Route

Dunnellon First Saturday event on February 7. Peace Lutheran Church, "the church on the

486), Lecanto. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Two levels of play will be featured, a competitive

hill," is located at 7201 US Highway 41 South, just north of Highway 40, 4 miles north of

level for seasoned players and a social level for beginners and persons with disabilities.

Dunnellon. For more information, call the church office, 352-489-5881

The $12 ticket includes a brunch. Door prizes, and cash prizes will be awarded. Reserva-

Rootin' Tootin' Country Western Dinner Dance

tions must be made in advance by at 

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

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Parkinson's Disease Outreach Group Meets February 12

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

Parkinson's 93 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Disease Outreach Group at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center

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

presents "Depression and Parkinson's Disease" on Thursday, February 12 at 2:30 p.m. Lisa

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

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

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Walter, MS-CCC, speech language pathologist at Seven Rivers Regional, facilitates the

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

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

meeting. The guest speaker is Dan Hoffman, MS-LCSW. Parkinson's Disease Outreach

financial assistance to spay or neuter their pets and to educate the public ofbsites: thenewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com · history.newscasterarchives.com · theheal

Group provides people with Parkinson's and their caregivers an opportunity to discuss top-

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

ics of interest and share information. For more information, call 352-795-8344.

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

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American Folk Music Concert Feb 8th

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The League of Women Voters of Citrus County has invited Atwater - Donnelly to

perform at a Pine Ridge home on February 8th. From 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This talented

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Servand educate the audience about Dunnellon, folk music.This Crystal River benefit the

ing Inglis, Yankeetown, women in our Hernando, performance will & Homosassa

Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

The tickets arePhone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788by the LWVCC.

$15 which includes refreshments and snacks provided

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formed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major

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Sunshine State Romance Authors hosting workshop

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The workshop "Which Publishing Path is Right For You, Know Before You Submit," on

February 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, 4150 South Suncoast

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Blvd., Homosassa. The registration fee includes the workshop, a powerpoint presentation,

hand-out packet, lunch, a question and answer session, and door prizes. The last day to reg-

ister is Wednesday, February 18. The workshop will be led by Loretta C. Rogers, who con-

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ducts workshops nationally. For additional information call Linda Tillis at 352-270-2078.

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