The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 30, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Voices of Remembrances at the Dunnellon Depot
Feb 2nd with old photos of Dunnellon
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Feb. 12 and 13: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
Voices of Remembrances: An Oral History Project of the Greater Dunnellon Histori-
River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
cal Society is a project of the Centennial Celebration of the Dunnellon Depot. The depot was
Feb. 18 and 19: 9 a.m. at Homosassa Seventh Day Adventist Church, 5863 W. Cardinal,
built in 1908 and the Greater Dunnellon Historical Society purchased it from CSX and reno-
Homosassa. Call Arty Appelbaum at 382-3272
vated the building.
Grab Your Leash And Get Your Sneaks
The Greater Dunnellon Historical Society is beginning a yearlong project to docu-
ment the stories of Dunnellon from residents. GDHS has submitted an application for a grant
Spokes Dog McGee, is getting geared up for the second annual "You'll Never Walk
to assist in preserving these stories and is working with Dr. Mark Greenberg, a humanities
Alone" Dog Walk sponsored by Adopt a Rescued Pet and WomenHeart (The National Asso-
scholar of the University of South Florida, Special Collections.
ciation of Women With Heart Disease).
GDHS needs help from residents to identify photos in their collection. See the
McGee was rescued through AARPI and wants to give other dogs the chance to
building of the locks, remember the Rainbow Park boats, the band concerts and see some of
have a great home like his. And since one of his human's has heart disease he wants to get
the early businesses in town. The Dunnellon Depot will be open on Feb 2, Saturday, from 1
the word out that heart disease is the number one killer of women in America.
PM
4 PM. Learn how you can be part of Voices of Remembrances. Refreshments will be
So come join McGee and all his friends for the fun and exercise on February 9, 2008,
served.
at Bark Central, 6301 Turner Camp Road, SR 581,Inverness, starting at 10:00 a.m. For more
On March 8th, Saturday, in the afternoon a workshop on oral history will be pre-
information and sponsor sign up sheets contact AARPI at 352-795-9550 or e-mail
sented by Dr. Mark Greenberg at the Dunnellon Depot. The Greater Dunnellon Historical
adoptarescuedpet.com.
Pancake Supper
Society needs volunteers to help with recording and videoing the stories of Dunnellon.
2nd Annual Tech Expo Benefits Boys
Peace Lutheran Church, Dunnellon will sponsor the annual Shrove Tuesday Potato
Pancake Supper on February 5. The menu will include pancakes, potato pancakes, ham,
& Girls Clubs Technology Centers
applesauce, and dessert. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $2 for children under the age of
12. Tickets will be available from church members, or at the door. Peace Lutheran Church,
CITA (Citrus IT Alliance) in cooperation with the EDC's Disaster-Recovery Team is
"the church on the hill," is on Hwy. 41 (just north of Hwy. 40). For directions, or more
sponsoring their 2nd Annual Technology Expo "Two Faces of Technology" on Friday, Febru-
information, call Peace Lutheran Church, (352) 489-5881.
ary 22nd at the Crystal River Armory. The event will be held from 1:00pm 7:00pm.
Floral City Strawberry Festival Strawberry Princess Pageant
Exhibitors attending will have the most up to date technology for both the work
The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce would like to invite contestants to partici-
place and at home. In addition, Technology Conservation Group will be hosting an "amnesty
pate in our Little Miss Strawberry Princess and our Miss Strawberry Princess Pageants at our
day" to encourage attendees (businesses & individuals alike) to bring in computers, moni-
21st Annual Strawberry Festival at Floral Park in Floral City. The pageant will be held on
tors, keyboards, power supplies, etc so they can be recycled and don't end up in the landfill.
Saturday, March 1st with the Little Miss Strawberry Princess Pageant beginning at 9:00 a.m.
"One of the things we really want is help raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs to be
and the Miss Strawberry Princess Pageant at 10:00 a.m. Contestants must be at least four
able to update their technology centers," states Teresa Bell, President of CITA. "It is impor-
years old but not older than twelve years old by March 1, 2008. Contestants must be a
tant that our youth today are savvy in the technology arena". Contact Teresa Bell at 352-746-
resident of Citrus County.
4699.
Applications may be obtained at the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce office
New Caregiver Support Group To Meet In Lecanto
located at 401 Tompkins Street in Inverness, 28 N.W. Hwy 19 in Crystal River or Homosassa
BEVERLY HILLS--The Wings Grief Support Team of Hospice of Citrus County an-
Springs at 3495 S. Suncoast Blvd. There is no entry fee and the applications must be returned
nounces the initiation of a new support group, The Caregiver Support Group, which will be
to the Chamber office by February 18, 2008. For more information, please call the Citrus
held on the second and fourth Monday of every month at 1:00 pm at the Central Citrus
County Chamber of Commerce at (352) 726-2801.
Community Center located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court in Lecanto.
Dunnellon's First Saturday
Like to talk with other caregivers? Share ideas and strategies? Ask for support during
The Village Market Sponsored by the Historic Village Shops of Dunnellon. Dunnellon's
a difficult moment? Help someone solve a problem? Then plan on attending the Caregiver
Historic District, West Pennsylvania Avenue, Cedar and Walnut Streets. Saturday, February
Support Group.
2, 2008, 9 am - 2 pm. Vendors of every type will be on hand, showcasing their wares, from flea
The Caregiver Support Group is free and open to the public. No reservations are
marketeers to antiques, fresh produce to crafts, food to jewelry and so much more. Civic and
required. For additional information, Please contact Gloria Tucci, SW, at 352-527-2020.
fraternal groups are encouraged to participate and help make this event a true community
NJ And Friends Play Bingo
affair. It should be noted that many historic district residents are scheduling "yard sales" on
The New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus County's meeting will be held 1 PM on
the First Saturdays also. Convenient off-street parking is available at Datesman Park and the
Monday, February 4th, at the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando. This month we will have
Dunnellon Lions Club (watch for signs). For additional information, please call 465-9200.
back by popular demand, Bingo. Refreshments will be served following the meeting.
Mixed Paper Now Accepted at Landfill
The activities for February will be a luncheon on Wednesday the 6th at Mr. King's in
The Central Landfill will be expanded to include mixed paper. A separate green
Crystal River; on Wednesday, the 20th a dinner at The Olive Tree, Crystal River and on
rolloff container will be stationed by the other recycling containers, which will be for mixed
Sunday, the 24th, a StarLite Princess River Cruise. Contact Frank Sasse' for further details: 352-
papers, which include: Magazines and books Junk mail Catalogs Wrapping paper Cereal
489-0053. Please visit our web site for information on these and all other upcoming activities:
boxes Computer / copy paper Envelopes Yellow legal paper Colored paper Business and index
http://njclubfl.tripod.com/. ;
cards
Every Thursday, at 10 AM, the club gathers at the Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, for a
In order for mixed papers to be acceptable, they must be clean and dry. Carbon paper
morning of fun. Good bowlers are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at home.
and food wrappers are not acceptable. Newspaper and old corrugated cardboard will con-
Come and join Citrus County's active and fastest growing organization. No residency re-
tinue to be accepted in their own rolloff containers. Any questions can be directed to
quirement needed to join. For more information, call Joe Morse at 746-7782.
landfillinfo@bocc.citrus.fl.us or 527-7670.
Thrift Shop & Bingo at YT-Inglis Woman's Club
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club Thrift Shop is open on Tuesdays (10am-1pm),
Hickory Island
Wednesdays (12-3pm) and Fridays (10am-1pm). The club also has Thursday night Bingo
starting at 7pm. with sandwiches, drinks and desserts available at 6pm. The club is located in
Yankeetown at #5 56th Street.
"Preserving Florida's Southern Spirit"
Custom Woodworking
Restaurant and Seafood Market
"Your Plans or Ours"
Lighthouse Lounge
Antique Furniture Refinishing
Bookcases
Live Music 9pm-1am
Custom-Made Furniture
Papa Sass
Drink Specials
Entertainment Centers
Friday Feb. 1
$2 Margaritas
Gun Cabinets
Saturday Feb. 2
Kitchen Cabinets
$1 Draft Beers
Enviro Group of Florida
352-447-2520
Wood Products Div.
352-447-3894re Service
$1.50 Well Drinks
48 Hwy 19 S. Inglis
Tom Robinson
Cino Lawn Ca