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You're Invited! Come to the Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee Tech-

nical College Acquire the Skills You Need for an Exciting Career in Less Than a Year!

Renewal: A Service of Hope and Healing

Renewal, an interactive, memorial service of hope and healing, will be held at

Who: Anyone interested in attending WTC and starting an exciting new career; What:

2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, at the Wings Education Center, 3280 W. Audubon Park

Meet the instructors, tour the program and shop areas, ask questions; When: Thursday Oc-

Path in Lecanto. Participants are asked to bring a photo of their loved one to be included

tober 6, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm; Where: WTC, 1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL

in the service and returned to them. Provided as a community service, this event is open to

Enter WTC at the eastern entrance off of Montgomery Street (across from the Sun-

the entire community and is offered to all at no charge. To register, call Jonathan Beard at

coast ATM). For more information, contact WTC at 726-2430 extension 4326.

352-527- 2020 or 866- 642-0962. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, licensed 1985,

Medicare Assistance from SHINE for Seniors

provides compassionate end-of- life services to patients and their families in North Central

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

Florida. Its Wings Education Centers offer a variety of educational opportunities, grief

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

workshops and training programs to the entire community. For details, call 866-642- 0962

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

Women and Money Educational Series

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

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

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

Of Their Finances. What: Women And Money: Unique Issues. When: October 10, 2016

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

November 7, 2016, Monday Afternoons From 1:00 To 3:00 Pm. Register By October 3,

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

2016. Where: Uf/Ifas Extension Citrus County,3650 W. Sovereign Path, Ste. 1, Lecanto,

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

Fl.The classes cover the following topics: Money Basics: Getting organized, financial goal

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

setting and a spending plan will help you keep your finger on your financial pulse. Protect-

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

ing Assets: Learning about insurance, identity theft, scams, fraud, and credit management

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

will help you identify, evaluate, and develop a plan for protects your assets. Investing Ba-

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

sics: Learning how to manage your money and how to invest will likely help your money

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

grow. Estate Planning: Developing an estate plan helps ensure your wishes are carried out.

Citrus County Book Sale

Pre-registration is required and the fee of $25 is due by October 3, 2016. For more informa-

The Friends of the Citrus County Library System will be holding its fall book sale,

tion or to register, contact UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County at 352-527-5700.

a fundraiser for the libraries, at the Citrus County Auditorium, located 3610 S. Florida Ave.

A Survivor's Story at Coastal Region Library

(U.S. Hwy. 41 S.) in Inverness, by the Citrus County Fairgrounds. The sale will be held Oct.

On October 11, the League of Women Voters of Citrus County is pleased to have

7-11: *Fri., Oct. 7, Opening Night Sale, 5:00-8:00 pm, entry is a $5 donation, ages 12 and

Cara Meeks as the guest speaker.Ms. Meek's story is one of survival, shaping and directing

younger free; *Sat., Oct. 8, 9:00 am-4:00 pm; *Sun, Oct. 9, 10:00 am -4:00 pm, Half-Price

her to a life of service.

Day; *Mon., Oct. 10, 10:00 am-4:00 pm, $3 per bag; and *Tues., Oct. 11, 10:00 am-1:00

Cara is the chair of the Citrus County Community Alliance, on the 4-H Advi-

pm, $3 per box. Payment by cash or checks only; must have ID for checks; no credit or debit

sory Board, and the Anti-Drug Coalition Board. She is the Community Relations Specialist

cards. No pets allowed in auditorium. For additional information, phone 352-746-1334 or

for Staywell Health Plans . Her many years in the Citrus School system and in the health

Inaugural Boomtown Railfest

& human service have been directed toward improving the education and lives of children

The Greater Dunnellon Historical Society Presents: It's Inaugural "Boomtown

and families in Citrus County.

Railfest" Celebrating 125 years of Railroad History Saturday October 8, 2016 10 am - 4

The meeting will be held at the Coastal Regions Library 8619 W Crystal St, in

pm at the Historic Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot 12061 So. Williams Street. Dunnel-

Crystal River on October 11 at 10:15 am. All interested men and women are invited.For

lon, FL 34432. Sample some goodies at the Whistle Stop Diner. Along with Live Music,

more info please call 352-382-0032.

Door Prizes and much more! KIDS of ALL AGES, ADMISSION IS FREE! Special guest,

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encour-

author and historian Toni C. Collins will be speaking about her new book "Atlantic Coast

ages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of

Line Railroad: Dunnellon to Wilcox, FL". Toni will be appearing at 1 pm and staying to

major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

do a meet / greet book sale and sign. Contact: Society Telephone: (352) 465-5005 & leave

Holiday Bazaar And Craft Fair

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

Citrus Parks & Recreations 2016/2017 Second Annual Concert Series

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

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

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

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

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

vember 12th with doing Tribute toEagles. The performance will be

The Alter Eagles  a  The 

ing their hand crafted Christmas and Holiday treasures , and for

 jewelry, plants  baked goods

at the Citrus Community

Springs  Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs,

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

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

the day. Must be present to win. This is a great opportunity to get a jump on your holiday

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

shopping for quality gift items. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Proceeds 

go to nual Christmas show this year featuring a return of The New Dawn Singers. This perfor-

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

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

Becker, Vendor Chair at or Bea Griffith, Bazaar Chair at 746-0752.

  344-0235 

Citrus FL. are $10.00 per person. The entire building will be decked out for

 Springs,   Tickets  

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Haunted Tram Rides Getting Set to Launch at the Park

the holidays to start this festive season.

HomosassaSprings Wildlife Friends of Homosassa Springs

   State Park and the

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

Park seeking to participate in their annual Parks and Recreations New Year's Eve celebration. This year we will be dancing to the beat

Wildlife  are  area businesses and organizations

Ridesscheduled forFriday, 

Haunted Tram  community event   October 28 and Saturday, from one of the ultimate dance bands in Central Florida, Groove 41 . Dinner and conces-

2016. Thewill at 6:00p.m.andrun until 10:00 p.m. sions along with beer and wine will be available for purchase. You will have a bang up time

October 29,  event begin   each evening,  

Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of haunting sce- at this celebration at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd,

narios that will delight families. Susan Strawbridge, (352) 628-5445, Ext. 1002.

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

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