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INVERNESS, Fla. - The City of Inverness has taken an idea to celebrate the local water

turtle and added a healthy dash of humor and double entendre to create a national festival

CERT Training Classes

that is popular among locals and drawing visitors from near and far. "It started with a small

The next CERT training session will begin in September at the Sheriffís Office

idea, but when Sunny Cooter comes to town--he brings 5,000 friends, and it's a turtle riot."

Emergency Operations Center located at 3549 Saunders Way, off County Rd. 491, in Lecan-

says City Manager Frank DiGiovanni.

to. There is no charge to attend. The nine, consecutive Wednesday weekly classes that will

The Great American Cooterfest is an institution in Citrus County and continues to

run from 6:00 through 9:00 pm are scheduled for Oct. 22 and 29 and Nov. 5 and 12.

grow the level of engagement with the inclusion of activities for young audiences such as

Classes will cover such topics as disaster preparedness, team organization, fire

Cooter Idol and Rock the Block. These events deliver high quality entertainment that draws

safety, triage and treatment of life -threatening injuries, disaster psychology, terrorism

an estimated 15,000 visitors. Event organizers are planning a month jam-packed with cooter

awareness, light search and rescue, and more.

events! Oct. 25 and 26 - Cooter Festival.

Rainbow Springs art show set for October 18 and 19

Florida Friendly LandscapingTM 9 Basic Principles

The Florida Artists Gallery will be one of three major art groups represented at

Citrus County Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM is offering a free gardening work-

the Rainbow Springs State Park Show and Sale on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and19.

shop on Tuesday, October 21 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The University of Florida de-

Other groups will include Gallery East and the Ocala Art Group.

veloped the 9 basic principles to establish a set of gardening practices which aid gardeners

The event is a fund-raiser for the Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park. A portion

in creating sustainable and successful gardens. These practices allow gardeners to create

of sales go to improvements in the park, and there will also be a drawing for donated art.

beautiful landscapes generating little or no impact to our water resources. Selection of the

Art will be shown and for sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

right plant for the right location, efficient irrigation, proper fertilization and responsible pest

Sunday. Rainbow Springs State Park is located on US 41, three miles north of Dunnellon.

management are several of the topics discussed during this workshop. Classes are held at

For more information, call 352-465-8555.

the Citrus County Extension Service Building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

Sunshine State Romance Authors

Please contact Steven Davis at 352-527-5708 to confirm your participation.

On October 18, the Sunshine State Romance Authors, Inc. will have a special

Kings Bay 5K is November 1

meeting at the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Avenue. Award-winning,

Runners and walkers of all fitness levels are invited to participate in the Seven Riv-

multi-published author Flossie Benton Rogers will present a free workshop titled "Fantasy

ers Regional Kings Bay 5K on Saturday, November 1, 2014. The event begins 7:30 a.m. at

in Romance: Merging Romance and Mythology" from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. At 1 p.m., the

Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River; registration starts at 6:30 a.m.

Homosassa Library will host a Book Fair. Among others, 7 published authors from SSRA

Pre-registered athletes are guaranteed a commemorative race T-shirt, a ticket to

will be present to talk with visitors, answer questions and sign books. SSRA is dedicated to

the Stone Crab Jam and a bag stuffed with items from race sponsors. Pre-registration fee

nurturing aspiring writers, helping intermediate writers get to the next level, and assisting

is $27.20; race day registration is $30. Continental breakfast is provided for athletes and

published authors to maintain career success. Call Marian Fox 352-726-0162.

guests. Visit drcsports.com or call352.637.2475 for event details and pre-registration.

AMVETS Post 89 Information and Recruitment Booth/ drive

Seven Rivers Regional hosts Kings Bay 5K to promote health and wellness while

AMVETS Post 89 of Homosassa, FL. Information and Recruitment Booth,Veterans benefiting local non-profit organizations with a mission to do the same. This year, $9,025

Appreciation Week. Where Stokes Flea Mkt, West Gulf to Lake Highway,Crystal River, FL. will be presented to United Way of Citrus County, thanks in part to the 2014 presenting

When - Wednesday November 5th All Day, Contact Floyd Blodgett, Public Rela- sponsor, Crystal Chevrolet.

tions Officer phone 352-351-4490.

Citrus County Craft Council

Seventh Annual "Stone Crab Jam"

The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 25th Annual Winter Wonderland

Saturday November 1, 2014, with a new starting time of 3pm. The event runs until 10pm.

Craft Show on Saturday, November 22, 2014, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New location is Crystal

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

The "Stone Crab Jam" is held downtown Crystal River on Citrus Avenue at Highway River Mall, your headquarters for original holiday decorations and gifts! The show will

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

19/98 North. The festival hosts one of the largest events in the area each year. The Rotary benefit the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Shop With A Cop Program. Each crafter will

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Club of Kings Bay, Crystal River 2013 "Stone Crab Jam" proceeds donated over $ 67,000. donate an item from their work, and drawings will be held every half hour for the donated

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to many local charities, scholarships and organizations.

craft items, the proceeds of which will be for the benefit of Shop With A Cop. For questions

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Crystal River - Kings Bay, the City of Crystal or further information, please call Vanessa at 352-527-3378 or Patti at 352-503-6329.

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local businesses, the "Stone Crab Jam" features fresh stone crab, local seafood and a large

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H drinks - including craft & domestic beers and local wines. Vendors, local

Servingregional Artists feature "one of a kind" artworks and hand Crystal River & Homosassa

and Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, crafted originals.

Restaurant,Lounge

Live music throughout the "Stone Crab Jam" is at three separate stages. The Rotary

Club of Crystalddress: 5093 S. acceptingPt., Homosassa, FL 34446

A River-Kings Bay, is Orwell applications for food, artists, vendor and ex-

hibitors for the 2014hone: (352) 489-4588is limited. Deadline is October 8th 2014.

P "Stone Crab Jam". Space · Fax: (727) 447-5788

253 Hwy 40 W · Inglis, FL · 1/4 mile west of US 19

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

nanza, Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at the KofC Hall, 2389 W. Norvell Bryant Hwy. (Route

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486), Lecanto, FL, 34461. Doors open at 11:30 AM. Two levels of play will be featured, a

competitive level for seasoned players and a social level for beginners and persons with dis-

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abilities. The $12 ticket includes a brunch. Door prizes, raffle prizes and cash prizes will be

awarded. Reservations must be made in advance by contacting Bernita at 352-344-0235.

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