The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - January 9, 2013
Community Events & Meetings
Wildlife Park Jeopardy Program
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa
Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Wildlife Jeopardy program in the Education Center
Tricky Tray Fund Raiser
on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from noon until 12:30 pm. The program will be on otters.
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their an-
The Wildlife Jeopardy program is an educational program for all ages. Volunteer
nual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 19, 2013, in the Parish Life Center,
Barbara Cairns will use a Jeopardy-style format to present interesting information on differ-
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings be-
ent Florida species monthly. There will be educational handouts.
gin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more. For
information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-0235.
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-
Friends, Fashion & Fun
For a glimpse of new spring fashions come to the Ladies of the West Citrus Elks
it organization dedicated to conserving Florida’s bats through public education and habitat
annual fashion show. The show is on Friday, January 25, 2013, with the doors opening at 11
restoration. She serves on the boards of the Florida Native Plant Society and Brevard Bo-
am. This year’s fashions are provided by Bealls department store in Crystal River. Along
tanical Garden. She became interested in bats when while sailing, she whipped the cover
with the fashions, there will be a wonderful luncheon provided by Chef Ken with gift bas-
off the mainsail of her boat and was startled by bats bursting out of the sail causing Shari to
kets and oodles of door prizes.
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.
Thrift Shop Bus Tour
The Hospice of Citrus County Thrift Shoppe Bus Tour will be held on Saturday,
Marketplace Vendors wanted:
January 19, 2013. The Bus Tour begins at 8:15 am at the Homosassa Too Thrift Shoppe
It’s almost here-- the annual Florida Manatee Festival comes to Crystal River
located at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa. You’ll return to Homosassa Too at 4:30
January 19 and 20, 2013. That means two days with twelve to fifteen thousand people mill-
pm. Bus fare for the day is $20. The Bus Tour will visit five Hospice of Citrus County
ing around in a good mood, looking for ways to spend money and we want them to spend it
Thrift Shoppes located in Citrus and Levy County. For additional information on the Thrift
with you!
Shoppe Bus Tour, or to make a reservation, contact Caroline at 352.621.1550.
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
End of Time Prophecy Seminar
are an integral part of the festival. It’s an economical way to meet face to face and sell the
Start the New Year off right with an End Time Prophecy Seminar beginning Jan.
benefits of your business RIGHT NOW. Two days of interacting with people from all over
3rd at the Glad Tidings SDA Church at 7:O0pm. lt will continue each Tues. and Thurs.
the county and beyond. Spaces are filling quickly and we want YOU to be there.
nights until Mar. 12. The church is located at 520 NE 3rd Ave., Crystal River. There is no
charge and all are invited. Come find out who the Antichrist and the Beast is and what his
Inverness Walks
Mark is. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 352-628-1743 to register.
Beginning Friday, January 11, 2013, and brought to you by the Citrus County His-
torical Society, take an escorted walking tour of about one hour of the historical highlights
Benefit Polker Run for Am. Legion Post 237
of Inverness. Learn about the fascinating history of Inverness and while experiencing the
American Legion Post 237, located at 4077 N. Lecanto Hwy., will host a benefit
small town charm of our area. What better way to start the new year! Tour begins at 10:30
Poker Run on Saturday, January 26, 2013 with proceeds going to support American Cancer
Our Pub
a.m. Assemble at 10:15 a.m. at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum.
Society Moffitt Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Research and patients and families served by
Hospice of Citrus County. A $10 entry fee per rider will include a poker hand and a meal at
Free Wi-Fi
the end of the run. Registration begins at 10:00 am at American Legion Post 237 in Beverly
Hills. Last bike in will be 4:30 pm when food will be served. For additional information on
the American Legion #237 Poker Run, call 352.746.5018 or John Roby at352.341.5856..
Restaurant, Lounge
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Regular Meeting
& Package Store
January 12, 2013,9:30 A.M.Key Training,130 Heights St.Inverness, Fl
January meeting is scheduled to be a swap/sell event. Members and guests are
encouraged to bring bonsai, and bonsai or gardening related materials, to trade or sell.
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Persons with for sale items that get sold are required to remit 10 percent of the sale
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
price back to the club. For more information, please feel free to call President: Bob Eskeitz
at 352-587-2125. Please join us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings are open to the public
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
and visitors are welcome.
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
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Everything Made to Order
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
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!