The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Healthy Family Fit & Fun Fair
Community members who attend the Healthy Family Fit & Fun Fair or the Seven
Rivers Regional Kings Bay 5K Race can enter to win a NASCAR 2009 Official Pit Cap
Haunted Tram Rides Set for Wildlife Park
autographed by Mark Martin.
The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, park staff and community groups
The Healthy Family Fit & Fun Fair is on Saturday, October 9 at the College of
are brewing up two evenings of fun for their annual Haunted Tram Rides event on Friday,
Central Florida in Lecanto. The fair is a free, family-oriented event, packed with valuable
October 29, and Saturday, October 30. Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed into a trail
health-related information, product samples and services. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at
of haunting scenarios that will delight families. Park manager Art Yerian says he is excited
3 p.m. Visit the Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center ER Extra booth for a chance to win.
after hearing what is being planned this year: “Expect this year’s event to be even more
The Seven Rivers Regional Kings Bay 5K Race takes place on Saturday, Novem-
Spooktacular than ever!”
ber 6, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Hunter Springs Park in Crystal River. Race participants and
Tram rides will begin at 6:00 p.m. and run until 11:00 p.m. There will be a Haunted
visitors alike can visit the Eckerd Youth Alternative booth to enter their name in the contest.
House, Halloween Costume Contest, clowns, face painting, souvenirs, refreshments and
games, such as the Sorcerer’s Bouncy House and 15-foot-high dry slide.
Share Helping Others
The suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-
up to age 12. A Journey to the Center of the Earth-themed Haunted House will be set up in
Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds communities
the Florida Room of the Visitor Center. The donation for admission to the Haunted House
through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income require-
is $2.00, with a donation of $1.00 per child for games. Clowns and face painters will add to
ments; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
the fun.
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, October
7, and Saturday, October 9, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday,
Fund Raiser for "Feed Citrus County"
October 23, from 9:30 AM to11:30 AM.
A Gala Capital Campaign Fundraiser has been planned to benefit “Feed Citrus
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered
County” and the “We Care Food Pantry.”
this month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
“Dinner, Dancing & Diamonds” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Black
Host Site at Peace LutheranChurch, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates or Distribution /
Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner, entertainment
Pick-Up day.
by “ Z Street Band,” and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $150 per person
(non-refundable).
Homosassa Civic Club, receives Humanities Grant Award
Sponsorshops are available, ranging from $300 to $10,000. To be a sponsor, please
Homosassa Civic Club, Historic Committee has received $2,000 grant from the
contact the food pantry at (352) 628-9333. For additional information on the gala event,
Florida Humanities Council to produce the Historic Homosassa tour brochure 2010. The
please call Jan at (352) 613-6006 or Francesca at (352) 476-4306.
grant for this brochure was awarded by the Florida Humanities Council, an independent,
non-profit organization that funds public programs throughout the state. Established in 1973
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting for October, 2010
as a private non-profit organization, FHC is the state affiliate of the National Endowment for
The Regular Meeting; October 9, 2010,9:30 A.M.,Key Training,130 Heights St.,Inverness,
the Humanities and provides grants for the creation of public programs and resources across
Fl. The October meeting will be an open workshop. Members and guests are encouraged to
the state. Using the disciplines of the humanities, FHC funded programs explore history,
bring in Bonsai and plants to work on and/or get help with. As usual, the meetings are open
literary and artistic traditions, cultural values and ethics. All FHC-funded programs are free
to the public and visitors are welcome. Contact: Pres. Jim Stephens - 352 848 0102
Our Pub
and open to the public.
or Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156.
Drawing Lessons
From basic pencil to color – Art classes will be offered Oct 23-Nov.27, Saturday
mornings at 9:30 A.M. Jan Hitchcock, MFA, potter, painter and professor at the College of
Restaurant, Lounge
Central Florida, will teach this series at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 7633 No.
Florida Ave. (rte 41), Citrus Springs, just west of the Holder intersection. Class size is lim-
& Package Store
ited to insure individual attention. $60 for the series. Call Pam to enroll. 352-489-3545.
Singer Grant Peeples Featured in Dunnellon
Abigail’s Café is proud to announce the appearance of Grant Peeples at the Café
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
on Saturday October 9 from 6 to 9 pm. Grant Peeples writes and sings Americana/Southern
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Folk music, “A guitar-slinging poet” according to the Nashville Music City News. Definet-
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
ly not your normal Dunnellon entertainment! One show only, no cover charge, full menu
and drink available.
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
Everything Made to Order
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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
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Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
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Tanning • Exercise
Subs after 4 pm
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You can also place a paid
FISHING CHARTERS:
10% Off with Captain Rick
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
print ad at the same location,
same time.
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
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Tires
Specials Include DRINK & FRIES
Parts AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
HOURS:
New Hours: M-F 8-6, Sat 8-4
Monday-Fri.5 am - 3:30 pm
Service
42 Hwy 19 N. Inglis
Saturday 5 am - 2 pm
Batteries
Dine-In
794 N. Suncoast Blvd. • Crystal River • (352) 564-0744
Food Ranch Plaza
or Call-Ahead
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
Est. 1983
447-4047
(at C.R. 40)
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Shell Gas
352-
Inglis, Florida