The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - October 13, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
CCVC’s 6th Annual Veterans Forum Set for Oct. 23rd
CCVC’s 6th Annual Veterans Forum is in the Works! If you would like an infor-
mational booth to participate or to help with the forum please call 352-628-6481. The Citrus
Haunted Tram Rides Set for Wildlife Park
County Veterans Coalition’s (CCVC) sponsors the Annual Veterans Forum with speakers
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, park staff and community groups
providing information that is important to veteran’s benefits, which is to be held on October
are brewing up two evenings of fun for their annual Haunted Tram Rides event on Friday,
23rd 2010.
October 29, and Saturday, October 30. Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed into a trail
Plans are coming together for the Annual Veterans Forum to be held at the 1st Bap-
of haunting scenarios that will delight families. Park manager Art Yerian says he is excited
tist Church of Inverness on Pleasant Grove Road on Saturday, October 23, 2010. From 11:30
after hearing what is being planned this year: “Expect this year’s event to be even more
– 2 pm. A luncheon will be provided by Heidi’s Italian restaurant for the first 250 recipients
Spooktacular than ever!”
and entertainment by Phantastic Sounds. Put this date on your calendar so you don’t miss it.
Tram rides will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 11:00 p.m. There will be a Haunted
This informative Veterans Affairs gathering is presented by Citrus County Veterans Coali-
House, Halloween Costume Contest, clowns, face painting, souvenirs, refreshments and
tion. Our speakers will share important information affecting all veterans and their families
games, such as the Sorcerer’s Bouncy House and 15-foot-high dry slide.
throughout the area. The CCVC is a nonprofit, 501(3) (c) corporation, and your donations
The suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children
are tax deductible. This organization devotes all of its energy and fund raising to the phi-
up to age 12. A Journey to the Center of the Earth-themed Haunted House will be set up in
losophy of “Veterans Helping Veterans”
the Florida Room of the Visitor Center. The donation for admission to the Haunted House
World Famous Organist at 1st United Methodist Church
is $2.00, with a donation of $1.00 per child for games. Clowns and face painters will add to
The World famous American Concert Organist Carlo Curley, also known as the
the fun.
Pavarotti of the organ, will be appearing in concert at The First United Methodist Church,
Fund Raiser for "Feed Citrus County"
21501 W. Hgvvy. 40, Dunnellon on Sunday November 14th at 3:00PM to what promises to
A Gala Capital Campaign Fundraiser has been planned to benefit “Feed Citrus
be a most enthusiastic audience. Admission is free, and a love offering will be taken. Doors
County” and the “We Care Food Pantry.”
open at 2:00 21501 W. Highway 40, Dunnellon. For more information call (352) 489-4026.
“Dinner, Dancing & Diamonds” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Black
Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner, entertainment
Pack a Pail project to help needy families, homeless underway
by “ Z Street Band,” and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $150 per person
The Nature Coast Volunteer Center, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, United
(non-refundable).
Way of Citrus County and several community groups are again partnering for the “Pack a
Sponsorshops are available, ranging from $300 to $10,000. To be a sponsor, please
Pail” project to help needy families and the homeless in Citrus. The project collects and
contact the food pantry at (352) 628-9333. For additional information on the gala event,
delivers food and personal items in five-gallon buckets to help the needy families and home-
please call Jan at (352) 613-6006 or Francesca at (352) 476-4306.
less persons and families. It culminates on Saturday, October 23.
Joanna Castle, the county’s Community Services RSVP Project Coordinator, said,
Share Helping Others
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource- “There are over 400 homeless individuals in our community and many families experienc-
Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds communities ing financial problems due to unemployment and foreclosed homes. Anyone interested in
through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income require- volunteering on Friday, October 22, or Saturday, October 23, to help label the pails, sort
donations, or fill the pails, can call the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at 352-527-5950 for
ments; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
Our Pub
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, October more information.
7, and Saturday, October 9, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday,
October 23, from 9:30 AM to11:30 AM. For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the
SHARE Food Packages offered this month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator,
489-5249, or stop by the SHARE Host Site at Peace LutheranChurch, on the Sign-Up / Reg-
Restaurant, Lounge
istration dates or Distribution / Pick-Up day.
& Package Store
Halloween monster movie in Lecanto Park on Oct. 23
Citrus County Parks and Recreation will present the movie Monster House at the
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
“Halloween Movie in the Park” on Saturday, October 23, at 6 p.m. at Lecanto Park. The
park is located at 3505 W. Educational Path, the road that leads into the Lecanto school
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
complex from County Road 491.
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
Events prior to the movie will include the Costume Contest (for children and
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
adults) and the Pre-Carved Pumpkin Contest (Carve Pumpkins at home, bring with candle).
Everything Made to Order
Free Popcorn will be provided Parks and Recreation. Other items such as glow
sticks, candy will be available for purchase. For more information call (352) 527-5740.
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MASSAGE:
Special Drinks Made to Order
Sunday Special - $10 Off
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant Buddy & Fred's Hardware
GOLF CARTS
Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
RENTALS & SALES
Daily Lunch Specials $5.99
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Food Ranch Plaza
or Call-Ahead
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
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447-4047
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Shell Gas
352-
Inglis, Florida