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The Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber of Commerce and the University of Flor-

ida will host a Coastal Change Project Meeting at the Inglis Town Hall at 6pm November

We Care Telethon Online Auction

14th. The purpose of the meeting is to educate the public about coastal change, in particular

A current fundraiser, an ongoing online auction that started on Nov. 2 and will run

sea level rise. Once everybody knows what is happening to the coast, the Project Team

through Sat., Dec. 1, will raise money - 100% of which will be used by the food pantry - to

wants to explain the possible impacts to the local economy and infrastructure. Finally, they

help continue its worthwhile programs. The online auction will end on Sat., Dec. 1, at a

want feedback on what the audience thinks are the most important things to focus on and

LiveTelethon on local TV Channel WYKE in Crystal River, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.,

how they believe we should plan for the changes. All of this is going towards the creation

when you will be able to call-in your bids to the TV station at (352) 527-2341.

of a guidebook that can be used by local governments and the county in the future.

Over 150 items are being placed for bid on the website - www.natlauctions.com

- in categories that include home improvement, water recreation, golf, jewelry, sports, art,

Citrus Planning and Development Commission to meet Nov 15

stay-overs, outdoor equipment, gift items for the home, electronics, hair care, fishing equip-

The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission (PDC) will meet

ment, pet products, food and restaurants, and camping. The auction provides a great oppor-

Thursday, November 15, at 9 a.m. in room 166 in the Lecanto Government Building.

tunity to do holiday shopping while also fighting hunger and feeding hope - a win-win!

This Board reviews development applications and makes recommendations to the

We Care is all-volunteer, with no paid employees, therefore every penny that is

Board of County Commissioners on changes to the Citrus County Comprehensive Plan and

donated, or comes from grants and initiatives such as the auction, goes into those programs.

Land Development Code. The PDC has final action on Variance and Conditional Use ap-

For more information about the food pantry and/or the auction, or if you have any questions

plications. The PDC also provides direction to staff regarding land use amendments as well

or would like to make an appointment to see a specific auction item, please call Angela

as test amendments on development issues.

Tanzer at 352-382-4700.

If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the board with respect to any

matter considered at this meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings

Crystal River Parade Deadline

and, for such purpose, he or she may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceed-

Applications for the 2012 Christmas Parade in Crystal River and Inverness are

ings is made, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be

now available at the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce office. Deadline for floats is

based. For more information call 352-527-5239.

November 16, 2012. This year’s theme is : “A Postcard Christmas.” Crystal River hosts

Redfish Revue Theatre features Cocoon

its Christmas parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday December 1 and Inverness hosts its Christmas

Saturday, November 17, 2012 - Movies on the big screen in our conference room.

parade at noon on Saturday December 8. Call the Chamber for more details 352-795-3149.

Features this season will focus on movies made in Florida. Can you guess where each movie

Friends Thanksgiving Book Sale

is filmed? This month Cocoon (1985) is featured. Three old-timers sneak into a pool only to

The Friends Books Store inside the Library, after being closed Wed. Thurs & Fri

find their energy and youthfulness has been restored. They soon realize the pool is filled with

for Thanksgiving, will hold a store-wide “HALF-PRICE” Sale Saturday Nov. 24th. Store

something that is giving them back their youth and they quickly learn the story’s all-too-

hours: 10am-4pm daily / 10:30am-2pm Saturdays All proceeds benefit the Dunnellon

human ruminations on youth, aging, life, and death. Time: 7:00 pm Location: Crystal River

Public Library.Friends of Dunnellon Public Library 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, FL

Preserve Visitor Center. 3266 N. Sailboat Ave., Crystal River, FL 34428. 352-563-0450.

Max number of participants: 40.Family Friendly: Yes, all are welcome. Children

under 12 accompanied by an adult. Popcorn and movie are FREE!!

Marketplace Vendors wanted:

It’s almost here-- the annual Florida Manatee Festival comes to Crystal River

January 19 and 20, 2013. That means two days with twelve to fifteen thousand people mill-

ing around in a good mood, looking for ways to spend money and we want them to spend it

The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce makes improvements to the Manatee

Festival every year to make it more successful and attract more people. Marketplace booths

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are an integral part of the festival. It’s an economical way to meet face to face and sell the

benefits of your business RIGHT NOW. Two days of interacting with people from all over

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

the county and beyond.quickly be there. Market-

 Spaces are filling  and we want YOU to

place booths are $240.00 for festival;ifa Chamber mem-

an economical  the two day   you are 

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

ber, the cost for a marketplace spot is only $185.00. Non-profit groups may purchase a spot

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In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

in the Marketplace venue for just $25.00. Remember, that is for the ENTIRE WEEKEND

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 customers.

Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.

Hurry, because the deadline is November 16th. If you have any questions, call

Elvis Impersonator Show

Jeff Inglehart at the Chamber (352)795-3149,

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Followed by a Costume Contest

1st Place $100 - 2nd $50 - 3rd Pizza

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November 17, 2012, 8 pm.

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Get your advanced tickets, $7.00

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Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials

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Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked

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Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm

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