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The Ladies of Faith Lutheran Church in Lecanto have expanded their 19th Annual

Bazaar into a "Super Sale". Items that will be available are Handmade Crafts & Quilts,

Celebrate with the League of Women Voters

Holiday Items, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, plus many Trash `n' Treasure items, re-gifting

Come join the League of Women Voters of Citrus County for their annual Holiday

table, jewelry, books, (no clothing). Dates are Friday 11/13 andSaturday 11/14 from 9 to 2,

Party on Tuesday, December 8th . It will be held at Taverno Manos Mediterranean Grille

Crystal Glen Subdivision, off 44 & 490. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Proceeds

located at 5705 W. Gulf to Lake Highway, Crystal River, beginning at 10:30 am.

will be used for Charity and Missions. Call 352-527-3325.

The chef will be offering a choice of 4 delicious options for entrees:. Apple Bran-

died Pork Loin, Mediterranean Haddock, Chicken Madiera and Vegetarian Eggplant Pisa.

Solar Choice Petitions and Voter Registration

Also included is a choice soup or salad and their popular specialty, baklava for dessert

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County will be at the Crystal River Mall

and tea or coffee.Please call for more details. 352-232-3321 or 352-637-9623.

every Saturday in November from noon until 2:30 pm. They will be registering residents to

The cost is $20.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance before Nov.

vote and also collecting signatures for the Solar Choice Petitions which will allow Florid-

27th. Please make check out to LWVCC and mail to LWVCC, P.O. Box 643, Inverness,

ians easier access to solar energy .

Florida 34451.Please make reservations early as seating is limited.

The League will be at the Homosassa Wildlife Park on Nov. 11 th , Veteran's

The guest speaker will be Citrus Chronicle's reporter/assistant editor Mike

Day from 10:00 am to noon. The park is offering free admission for all , in honor of our

Wright, which is sure to be entertaining.There will be gift bag raffles and Share the Wealth.

All interested men and women are invited .

If you are concerned about our government, please register to vote. If you would

like the option of having solar energy please stop by and sign a petition.You must be a reg-

Two Free Florida-Friendly Gardening Workshops in November

istered voter in order to sign the petition. So please register .The league will be happy to tell

Protecting your Lawn and Landscape This Winter

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

gardening workshop onNovember 10 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Selecting the right plant materi- K-9 Karnival...Fun Day set for Inverness on Nov. 14

als, monitoring irrigation and employing the appropriate gardening practices is essential to

The 7th-annual K-9 Karnival & Family Fun Day will be held in Inverness at Lib-

garden management even when plants are not actively growing. Proper gardening behaviors erty Park, located at 286 N. Apopka Ave., on Sat., Nov. 14, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm - rain

prior to, during and after freeze events will be discussed at this workshop. Classes are or shine. There will be dog contests (Largest/Smallest Dog, Best of Show, Owner Look-

held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Alike, and more), a free Kids' Zone (a Bounce House and games for children), Pics with

Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your participation.

Santa by CvB Photography, a Funny Pet Pix Wall (bring a 5x7 funny pet photo of your dog

to display) other fun events, a Doggy Mall with vendors, veterinarians, groomers, trainers,

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free garden- supplies and vendors; food, pet adoptions, dog rescue organizations and special guests! The

ing workshop onNovember 24 from 2:00-3:30 pm. The University of Florida developed admission/enty fee is $2 per pooch, and the rest of the family gets in for FREE! Vendors,

the 9 basic principles to establish a set of gardening practices which aid gardeners in creat- please contact Roger at 352-464-0324 for details. Pet and people food donations will be

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ing sustainable and successful gardens. These practices allow gardeners to create beautiful gratefully accepted at the front gate for families in need. Come out and have fun with us.

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landscapes generating little or no impact to our water resources. Selection of the right plant Free Alzheimer's and dementia awareness workshop

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties

for the right location, efficient irrigation, proper fertilization and responsible pest manage-

The St. Paul's Lutheran Church, located at 6150 Lecanto Highway in Beverly

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

ment are several of the topics discussed during this workshop. Classes are held at the Citrus Hills, will host a free Alzheimer's and dementia awareness and care-giving workshop from

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

County Extension Service building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

4 to 5:30 p.m. on November 19, 2015. The workshop is open to the public.

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Entitled "ABC of Dementia," the workshop will define Alzheimer's and dementia,

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

explain how dementia affects its victims, discuss ways to interpret dementia behaviors for

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better communication, and offer tips for becoming a more effective and less stressed care-

giver. Workshop attendees will each receive a handbook and a wallet card certifying their

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attendance and training as "Dementia-Friendly." While the workshop is free, registration is

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required so the host will be prepared with adequate space. To register or for more informa-

tion, call Coping with Dementia LLC at 352-422-3663.

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Young Democrats Meeting

The Citrus County Young Democrats meeting is Thursday, November 12 at 6:30

p.m. at Joe's Family Restaurant, 911 W Main Street in Inverness. This free meeting is open

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to 14 to 40 year olds who hold political values similar to Democrats. The aim of the Citrus

County Young Democrats and participation in political and

 is to stimulate active interest  

governmental affairs, strengthenfurther theideals principles the

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ty and promote fellowship and leadership among students and young adults. Citrus County

Democratseffective andefficient prioritizes

 believe in   government that  quality education,

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affordable health anwhichworks 

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County Offices Closed for Veterans Day Holiday

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Citrus County Government offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in obser-

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vance of Veterans Day. The county landfill will be open from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Vet-

erans Day and will return to normal business hours on Thursday, November 12.All library

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branches will be closed on Veterans Day. All Community buildings and pools will be closed

on Veterans Day. Parks and boat ramps are open for regular business hours. Animal Ser-

vices will be closed on Veterans Day, but will return to normal operating hours on Thursday.

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