The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - October 7, 2015
Community Events & Meetings
Breakfast fundraiser for CASA, Oct. 9, Inverness
A fundraiser to raise money for CASA (Citrus Abuse Shelter Association, Inc.) for
domestic violence awareness will be held at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, located at 1100
Citrus County Genealogical Society Meeting
W. Highland Blvd. in Inverness. The breakfast will be served on Friday, Oct. 9, 7:00-10:00
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet October 13 at 10:00 a.m. at
am. The breakfast includes scrambled eggs, biscuits with sausage gravy or jam, bacon/sau-
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The guest
sage, hashbrowns, pastries and coffee/orange juice. The donation is $10 per person. You can
speaker, Peter Summers from the Pinellas County Genealogical Society, will talk about
pay at the door, or call CASA at 352-344-8111 to arrange payment for a group of people
"Getting the most from Fold3.com." This website is focused on digitized military records,
(businesses or organizations).
especially Revolutionary War and War of 1812 records and is a subscription website but is
Call for Artists - 2015 Inverness Festival of the Arts
free in the Family History Center of the church. Peter will demonstrate how to search for
The City of Inverness and the Festival of the Arts Committee have partnered again
records. Guests are welcome to attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515
to present Citrus County's longest running juried art show, coming to downtown Inverness
Am. Legion Octoberfest
Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. Artist applications are available online at www.
Saturday, October 10, 2015 American Legion Post 155 in conjunction with the
Inverness-FL.gov<http://www.Inverness-FL.gov>, and must be submitted to the Commit-
American Legion Auxiliary is hosting an Oktoberfest Party. Tickets may be purchased in
tee no later than Oct. 10, 2015 for consideration. Questions? Please call the Committee at
the Post Lounge at 6585 Gulf-to-Lake Hwy., Crystal River at a cost of $8.00 per person.
(352) 476-6926 or (352) 726-0366 or email Festival442015@hotmail.com.
Live entertainment, games and prizes along with a home cooked, veritable German feast
The Festival of the Arts is the longest-running juried art show in Citrus County
including knockwurst, bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and German chocolate
and hosts over 100 artists with a wide variety of unique creations to include fine art, pottery,
cake promise to make this a party you will not want to miss.
This event is open to the
hobbies, crafts, weaving and more. This show focuses on high-quality artwork and provides
public, with proceeds contributing to the support of Legion and Auxiliary programs which
purchase awards and prizes to selected artists.
include both veteran and community charities. Doors will open at 5pm with dinner served at
This year's awards: Best of Show $1,000; Best of Division I-IV $350, Award of
6pm. For more infor- mation call Post Commander, Gabriella Danielson at 352-795-6526.
Excellence $250, Award of Merit $200; Division V First Place $150, Second Place $100 and
MAKING SOLAR ENERGY AFFORDABLE
Third Place $75.
On Oct. 13th, Lyn Miles will be giving a presentation on the upcoming Solar 19th Annual Bazaar
Choice amendment which will be on the ballot for the 2016 election. This is an important
The Ladies of Faith Lutheran Church in Lecanto have expanded their 19th Annual
issue for those who are interested in having affordable solar energy in Florida.
Bazaar into a "Super Sale". Items that will be available are Handmade Crafts & Quilts,
Despite the abundance of solar potential in The Sunshine State, it is not a leader Holiday Items, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, plus many Trash `n' Treasure items, re-gifting
in the efforts to harness this abundant resource. Florida is one of 4 states that places strict table, jewelry, books, (no clothing). Dates are Friday 11/13 andSaturday 11/14 from 9 to 2,
regulations on solar businesses making it difficult to operate in our state.
Crystal Glen Subdivision, off 44 & 490. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Proceeds
The League of Women Voters invites all interested men and women to join us for will be used for Charity and Missions. A fun way to do your holiday shopping. 352-527-
this informative meeting. It will be held at the Central Ridge Library at 10:15 AM on Tues- 3325.
day, Oct. 13 2015. The Spotlight speaker will be Paul Abels, AARP Tax-Aide coordinator.
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AMVETS Post 42 Riders announce a fund raiser Poker Run to be held Saturday,
League of Women Voters is a non-partisan, educational organization.
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
October 10, 2015. Post headquarters are located at 14472 NW Hwy 19, Chiefland, Florida
Rainbow Springs art show set for October 17 and 18
Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788
(west side of US 19/98 across from Dakota Winery). All proceeds from the event will be
The Florida Artists Gallery and the Ocala Art Group will be represented when the donated to mailFisher House of Gainesville. Come
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Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park hosts ART in the Park on October 17 and 18, 2015.
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The exhibit and sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday the 17th,bsite10 a.m. to
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4 p.m. on Sunday the 18th. The annual event is always popular because the art pavilions
overlook the beautiful headwaters of Rainbow Springs, the source of the Rainbow River.
Visitors may also stroll to the three waterfalls on the property. Rainbow Springs State Park
is on US 41, three miles north of Dunnellon. For more information, call 352-465-8555.
Crystal River American Legion for Ladies Only
Saturday, October 31, 2015 American Legion Post 155 is hosting a "Ladies Only"
Las Vegas Production All Male Revue. Showtime is 3pm in the smoke-free dining hall with
a no-host bar, door prizes, and finger foods served throughout the afternoon. It is Halloween
and costumes are optional with cash prizes awarded for best costumes.
General admis-
sion tickets are $20 with reserved seating available for parties of six or more. VIP tickets
are $30 and include up-front seating along with a champagne meet and greet starting at 2pm.
Advance purchase is recommended as seating is limited. Tickets are available in the Post
Lounge at 6585 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Crystal River.
Save your dollar bills for your
favorite performers and be prepared to have fun. This event is open to the public with all
proceeds donated to "Support Our Troops". For more information contact Post Commander,
Gabriella Danielson at 352-795- 6526.
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