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Did you know you could lower your prescription drug costs by applying for Extra

Help? This is a financial assistance program administered by the Social Security Adminis-

Women and Money Educational Series

tration that helps cover the costs of prescription drugs. For those who qualify it may lower

From Uf/Ifas Extension Citrus County. Who: Women Who Want To Take Control

your monthly drug plan premiums, your yearly deductibles and your co- payment for each

Of Their Finances. What: Women And Money: Unique Issues. When: November 7, 2016,

prescription. Extra Help may save you as much as $4000 a year in prescription costs. In just

Monday Afternoon From 1:00 To 3:00 Pm. Where: Uf/Ifas Extension Citrus County,3650

a few minutes you can apply for this and other Medicare savings programs. Did you know

W. Sovereign Path, Ste. 1, Lecanto, Fl.The classes cover the following topics: Money Ba-

you could also save money every month if you qualify for Medicare Savings Programs?

sics: Getting organized, financial goal setting and a spending plan will help you keep your

These are a different set of benefits that pay for monthly Medicare premiums. In

finger on your financial pulse. Protecting Assets: Learning about insurance, identity theft,

certain cases, they can also save you money on other Medicare expenses (like deductibles

scams, fraud, and credit management will help you identify, evaluate, and develop a plan

and co-payments). As an added bonus, if you qualify for a Medicare Savings Program,

for protects your assets. Investing Basics: Learning how to manage your money and how to

you automatically qualify for Extra Help. Don't waste your time or your money, and don't

invest will likely help your money grow. Estate Planning: Developing an estate plan helps

sacrifice your health. To learn more or to apply, call the SHINE program (Serving Health

ensure your wishes are carried out. Pre-registration is required and the fee of $25 is due by

Insurance Needs of Elders) toll free at 1-800- 963-5337.

October 3, 2016. For more information or to register, contact UF/IFAS Extension Citrus

County at 352-527-5700.

"Music Under the Stars" coming October 15

The City of Crystal River hosts event at Kings Bay Park The City of Crystal River

Holiday Bazaar And Craft Fair

will host another "Music Under the Stars" event in the bandshell at Kings Bay Park on Sat-

The Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace Church, 6

urday October 15, 2016. The event will begin at 7:30pm and will feature the Gottagroove

Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair in the

Band. The City will transform Kings Bay Park with hundreds of twinkling lights and a

Parish Life Center: Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 from 9AM to 2:30 PM.

dance floor. They will also provide tables, chairs and linens which attendees are encouraged

Many artisans from the Citrus County Craft Council, CCW and the Parish will be display-

to reserve and decorate their tablescape to compete for a prize. Guests may also bring their

ing their hand crafted Christmas and Holiday treasures , jewelry, plants and baked goods for

own food and beverages. The Gottagroove Band is guaranteed to put on a fantastic perfor-

sale. Each crafter will donate a handcrafted item for the hourly raffle drawings throughout

mance and get attendees on the dance floor with their wide range of hot hits from the 60's

the day. Must be present to win. This is a great opportunity to get a jump on your holiday

to today. There is no cost to attend this event but reserved tables are available for $30.00.

shopping for quality gift items. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to

For more information or to make your reservation call (352)795-4216, extension 316.

needed items for the church and charitable contributions. For information contact Bernita

Becker, Vendor Chair at 344-0235 or Bea Griffith, Bazaar Chair at 746-0752.

Haunted Maze and Graveyard Benefits Citrus United Basket

The 17th annual super scream of The Nightmare on Pine Bluff Street' Haunted

Citrus Parks & Recreations 2016/2017 Second Annual Concert Series

Citrus County Parks and Recreation is happy to announce their 2016/2017 Concert

Maze and Spooky Graveyard will take place on Saturday the 29th, from 7 to 10:30 pm; and

series running from November 12, 2016 to March 24, 2017. The series opens Saturday No-

Halloween night, from 7 to 9:30 pm. The event is FREE!!! You start your journey where

vember 12th with The Alter Eagles doing a Tribute to The Eagles. The performance will be

candy & treats are given out and donations are accepted. All new maze walkway this year,

at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs,

through different tunnels and tents and through the haunted graveyard. If you survive the

FL. Tickets are $15.00 per person with auditorium style seating.

ghosts and zombies, you make it back to civilization and the land of the living. Lots of fun

The next show will be Friday, December 2nd. This is Parks and Recreations an-

and scares for all, and it's all FREE!!! Donations for C.U.B. (Citrus United Basket) of food

nual Christmas show this year featuring a return of The New Dawn Singers. This perfor-

or money will be accepted.

mance will be at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd,

The Maze and Graveyard is located at 8154 W Pine Bluff St, Crystal River. From

Citrus Springs, FL. Tickets are $10.00 per person. The entire building will be decked out for

Crystal River, around 6 miles north on Citrus Ave (CR 495). Signs will be out on Citrus Ave

the holidays to start this festive season.

to turn onto West Pine Bluff St. Parking is free on the east side of the front yard area. Bring

Saturday, December 31st, we will be welcoming in the New Year with a return to

yourselves, family and friends for a wonderfully scary good time. Questions or directions,

Parks and Recreations New Year's Eve celebration. This year we will be dancing to the beat

call 563-2817, Happy Halloween!!!!!

from one of the ultimate dance bands in Central Florida, Groove 41 . Dinner and conces-

Affordable Housing Advisory Committee to Meet October 18

sions along with beer and wine will be available for purchase. You will have a bang up time

The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday,

at this celebration at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd,

October 18th at 5 p.m. in Room 135 at the Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 West Marc

Citrus Springs, FL. Tickets are $10.00 per person.

Knighton Court in Lecanto. The remaining 2016 AHAC meeting date is November 15.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the Affordable Housing

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Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive

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 C Council 6168 blood ministries Advisory Committee with respect to any matter considered at this public meeting or hear-

The next blood drive for Our Lady of Grace, K

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is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our Lady of Grace ing, he or she will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which

Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. There is a never ending need for this record shall include theand is to be based. Any

  testimony  evidence upon which the appeal

precious gift of life for our family, friends and neighbors. It is needed for trauma incidents,personthis becausephysi

  requiring reasonable accommodation at meeting  of a disability or  -

cancer treatments, operations and other medical requirements. Donors are considered super-cal impairmentcontactCt,Key and 

  should  Housing Services, 2804 W Marc Knighton   #12, 

heroes by all  your support is

those involved, so  meaningful and appreciated.

Lecanto, FL 34461 (352) 527-7520 at least three days before the meeting

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A complimentary breakfast is available for all donors as well as individual tokens of ap- Haunted Tram Rides Getting Set to Launch at the Park

preciation.must (16 consent,) and weigh at least 110

 Donors  be 17 or older,  with parental

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs

donorsreceive a physical. tojoin your fellow donors at this Wildlife Park are seeking area businesses and organizations to participate in their annual

pounds. All   mini  Please come  

event. there arequestionscallat Haunted Tram Rides community event scheduled for Friday, October 28 and Saturday,

important If   any   Life South  352-527-3061.

October 29, 2016. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. each evening, and run until 10:00

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p.m. Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of haunting

scenarios that will delight families. For more infomation contact: Susan Strawbridge, (352)

628-5445, Ext. 1002.

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For this month I need a picture of a man or woman lying on a