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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.

Haunted Maze and Graveyard Benefits Citrus United Basket

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

Holiday Bazaar And Craft Fair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

or money will be accepted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Citrus Parks & Recreations 2016/2017 Second Annual Concert Series

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

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

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

Wildlife Park Setting Up For Fun For Its Haunted Tram Rides

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

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

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homo-

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

sassa Springs Wildlife Park are busy planning and setting up for their annual Haunted Tram

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

Rides community event scheduled for the evenings of Friday, October 28 and Saturday, Oc-

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

tober 29, 2016. The event will begin at 6:00pm each evening, and run until 10:00 pm. Pep-

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

per Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of haunting scenarios

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

that will delight families.

the holidays to start this festive season.

This will be the thirteenth year the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

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

will be holding the Haunted Tram Rides event which has attracted thousands of visitors

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

each night. In addition to the Haunted Tram Rides, the event includes family fun such as

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

Halloween costume contests, a fun slide, and refreshments.

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

The suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults (age 13 and over) and

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

$3.00 for children up to age 12. A Haunted House will be set up in the Florida Room. The

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

Grim Reaper's Haven is the theme of this year's Haunted House, which have extended

hours this year starting Thursday, October 27, from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm; Friday, October

Wildlife Park To Host October 22nd Bird Walk

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FloridaEnviron- 28 and Saturday, October 29 from 11:00am until 4:00 pm and will reopen from 6:00 pm

 Department of 

Experienced and novice birders are welcome. The

mental Protection's Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation until 10:00 pm.on30 willbe am until 4:00 pm. The

 The hours  Sunday, October   from 11:00

with Citrus County Audubon Society, will host a monthly bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail donation admission the person.

for  to  Haunted House is $2.00 per 

on Saturday, October 22, 2016. An experienced birder from Citrus County Audubon, willHalloweenContestsbe held

The  Costume  will  both evenings of Friday, October

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lead the walk on this trail-- one of 19 birding trails in Citrus County that are ofthe28, and Saturday, arrive

part    October 29, 2016. Children should  to register in the Visitor Center

West Section  Wildlife Trail. Participants should meet at between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. Contests will begin at 7:00 pm with children divided into three

of the Great Florida Birding and

7:45 a.m. at the entrance to the park's Visitor Center. The bird walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. age groups. Prizes will be given for Cutest, Scariest and Most Creative Costumes.

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Binocularsa guidearesuggested,but

 and  field     not required. There is no charge to partici- Treetop Adventure

inCreek Trail. Formore information and to register, call (352)

pate  the bird walk on Pepper  

Treetop Adventure at Faith Haven Christian Retreat Center (Faith Haven) has been

628- open since Memorial Day 2016 and as the word gets out, experiencing a steadily increas-

5445, ext. 1002 or (352) 628-5343.

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ing amount of daily visitors. Treetop Adventure is located at 10830 W Bentbow Path. Turn

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off of Hwy 19, 1.5 miles north of the Mall, next to Cosgrove Builders and follow Bentbow

Path to the end. Open Mon-Sat 9 till sunset and Sunday 1 till sunset. Last Guest Pass ($35)

is available 2 hours before sunset to allow time to complete the course.

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River Retreat Spa

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