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Last Call for Artists Festival of the Arts is November 1 and 2

It is last call for artist looking to exhibit at the 43rd Annual Festival of the Arts with

the deadline for applications set for October 16, 2014. The event will take place in down-

Seventh Annual "Stone Crab Jam"

town Inverness of November 1 and 2, 2014 starting at 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

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

The Festival of the Arts is the longest-running juried art show in Citrus County

The "Stone Crab Jam" is held downtown Crystal River on Citrus Avenue at Highway

and hosts over 100 artists with a wide variety of unique creations to include fine art, pottery,

19/98 North. The festival hosts one of the largest events in the area each year. The Rotary

hobbies, crafts, weaving and more. This show focuses on high-quality artwork and provides

Club of Kings Bay, Crystal River 2013 "Stone Crab Jam" proceeds donated over $ 67,000.

purchase awards and prizes to selected artists.

to many local charities, scholarships and organizations.

Artists interested in exhibiting at the 2014 Festival of the Arts may download an

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Crystal River - Kings Bay, the City of Crystal

application on www.Inverness-FL.gov or request a copy via email at festivalinfo42@yahoo.

River, the Citrus County Chronicle, Tampa Bay Times, Great Bay Distributors and many

com. For questions regarding the application call 352-726-0366 or 352-476-6926.

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

variety of foods, drinks - including craft & domestic beers and local wines. Vendors, local

Blues and BBQ Nov 1

and regional Artists feature "one of a kind" artworks and hand crafted originals.

The annual Blues `n Bar B Q -- Saturday November 1 at the Museum Cafe in Ho-

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

mosassa. This year three spectacular musical acts will perform from Noon until 5 pm. Bar B

Club of Crystal River-Kings Bay, is accepting applications for food, artists, vendor and ex-

Q and drinks are available. A silent auction will provide additional excitement. Bring a chair

hibitors for the 2014 "Stone Crab Jam". Space is limited. Deadline is October 8th 2014.

and your friends. For more information call 352-628-1081. Admission at the gate is $20.

Voters Guide for Citrus County

Citrus County Genealogical Society Meeting

The non partisan League of Women Voters of Citrus County Voter Guide

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet November 11 at 10:00 a.m. at

for 2014 is now available on line at www.lwvcitrus.org. For e mail requests please con-

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker

tact lwvcc2013@gmail.com.

will be Debbe Hagner, a professional and accredited genealogist. Her topic will be "Intro-

Kings Bay 5K is November 1

duction to Ellis Island and Castle Garden." For information call Mary Ann Machonkin at

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

382-5515. Guests are welcome to attend.

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

Farm City Festival Coming November 15

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

The City of Inverness is hosting a Farm City Festival in celebration of local farm-

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

ers, ranchers and growers on Saturday, November 15, 2014, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Liberty Park,

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

286 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness. The Farm City Festival ties into the national observance of

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

Farm City Week that runs November 18 through 24 leading into the Thanksgiving holiday.

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

For more information contact the City of Inverness, Event and Visitor Bureau at 352-726-

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

benefiting local non-profit organizations with a mission to do the same. This year, $9,025

Citrus County Craft Council

will be presented to United Way of Citrus County, thanks in part to the 2014 presenting

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

sponsor, Crystal Chevrolet.

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

CERT Training Classes

River Mall, your headquarters for original holiday decorations and gifts! The show will

The next CERT training session began in September at the Sheriffís Office Emer- benefit the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Shop With A Cop Program. Each crafter will

gency Operations Center located at 3549 Saunders Way, off County Rd. 491, in Lecanto. donate an item from their work, and drawings will be held every half hour for the donated

There is no charge to attend. The nine, consecutive Wednesday weekly classes that will run craft items, the proceeds of which will be for the benefit of Shop With A Cop. For questions

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or further information, please(352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Phone: call Vanessa at 352-527-3378 or Patti at 352-503-6329.

from 6:00 through 9:00 pm are scheduled for Nov. 5 and 12.

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Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival

The November 15 Lake Hernando Dragon Boat Festival is just around the corner Gallery will take no commission on sales. Artists wishing to display and sell should contact

and you as a local business wnhave the opportunity to be a part of this exciting community the Florida Artists Gallery at 352-344-9300.

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AMVETS Post 89 of Homosassa, FL. Information and Recruitment Booth,Veterans

Appreciation Week. Where: Stokes Flea Mkt, West Gulf to Lake Highway,Crystal River,

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