The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Free Alzheimer's and dementia awareness workshop
The St. Paul's Lutheran Church, located at 6150 Lecanto Highway in Beverly
Hills, will host a free Alzheimer's and dementia awareness and care-giving workshop from
Celebrate with the League of Women Voters
4 to 5:30 p.m. on November 19, 2015. The workshop is open to the public.
Come join the League of Women Voters of Citrus County for their annual Holiday
Entitled "ABC of Dementia," the workshop will define Alzheimer's and dementia,
Party on Tuesday, December 8th . It will be held at Taverno Manos Mediterranean Grille
explain how dementia affects its victims, discuss ways to interpret dementia behaviors for
located at 5705 W. Gulf to Lake Highway, Crystal River, beginning at 10:30 am.
better communication, and offer tips for becoming a more effective and less stressed care-
The chef will be offering a choice of 4 delicious options for entrees:. Apple Bran-
giver. Workshop attendees will each receive a handbook and a wallet card certifying their
died Pork Loin, Mediterranean Haddock, Chicken Madiera and Vegetarian Eggplant Pisa.
attendance and training as "Dementia-Friendly." While the workshop is free, registration is
Also included is a choice  soup or salad and their popular specialty, baklava for dessert
required so the host will be prepared with adequate space. To register or for more informa-
and tea or coffee.Please call for more details. 352-232-3321 or 352-637-9623.
tion, call Coping with Dementia LLC at 352-422-3663.
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The cost is $20.00 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance before Nov.
Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive
27th. Please make check out to LWVCC and mail to LWVCC, P.O. Box 643, Inverness,
The next blood drive sponsored by Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 blood
Florida 34451.Please make reservations early as seating is limited.
ministries is scheduled for Saturday November 21, 2015, from 8:00AM to 1:00PM at Our
The guest speaker will be Citrus Chronicle's reporter/assistant editor Mike
Lady of Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL. We urge all
Wright, which is sure to be entertaining.There will be gift bag raffles and Share the Wealth.
potential donors to participate in this last drive of 2015 at the church. What better way to
All interested men and women are invited .
welcome the coming holidays of Thanksgiving and the giving spirit of Christmas than to
Free Florida-Friendly Gardening Workshop in November
give the gift of life to those in need.
Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free
There will be a complimentary continental breakfast and tokens of appreciation for
gardening workshop onNovember 24 from 2:00-3:30 pm. The University of Florida de-
all donors. As always we are grateful to those who donated previously and hope they will
veloped the 9 basic principles to establish a set of gardening practices which aid gardeners
continue to participate in our drives. If there are any questions call Life South at 352-537-
in creating sustainable and successful gardens. These practices allow gardeners to create
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beautiful landscapes generating little or no impact to our water resources. Selection of the
right plant for the right location, efficient irrigation, proper fertilization and responsible pest  Local Sierra Club Presents Workshop
Homosassa Library, 4100 S Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa FL 34446 Tri-county
management are several of the topics discussed during this workshop. Classes are held at the
Working Group of Suwannee-St. Johns Sierra Club will present Water Works: Stand Up
Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto.
and Act Now at the Homosassa Library on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 2:15 PM to
Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708to confirm your participation.
Citrus County's Florida Yards & Neighborhoods is a public education and outreach  4:15 PM. Water Works: Stand Up and Act Now is an interactive, presenter- led PowerPoint
program of the University of Florida funded by Citrus County Utilities. Florida-Friendly  program that translates scientific facts into common language, detailing the specific impact
LandscapingTM means using low maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable prac-  of Florida's and especially the tri-county's (Citrus-Levy-Marion) water problems on jobs,
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property values, lifestyles, ecotourism and most importantly, our drinking water.
tices to produce a beautiful landscape.
Hometown News for the Nature Coast
Am. Legion Post Golf Tournament
Endangered Red Wolves Featured at Wildlife Park
Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties
Saturday, November 21, 2015 AL Post 155 is hosting the 9th annual Skip Hudson
The Park will present a specialHomosassa, Florida 34446 wolves on Thurs.,
5093 S. Orwell Pt., program on the endangered Red
Nov. 19, 2015. Wildlife Care Supervisor Tricia Fowler(727) 362-4788 Specialist Andrea  golf tournament at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club with a shotgun start at 8:30 am. En-
Phone: (352) 489-4588  Fax: and Park Services
Junkunc will offer a program on The Endangered Red wolves. The program starting at 1:00  try is $55 per person with prizes awarded for first place, last place, longest drive, and closest
Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com
pm in the mail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com role of  to the pin. Sponsor a hole at a cost of $50, or be a Super Sponsor for $250 which includes
E Florida Room of the Visitor Center located on US 19 will explore the
enewscaster.com · newscasterarchives.com ·Park in the Red Wolf Species Survival · thehealthcaster.comfees for a team of four.
the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife history.newscasterarchives.com Plan  hole sponsor and
Registration at Citrus Hills is at 7:30 am with
lunch, door prizes and tournament awards following at 2pm at American Legion Post 155
Program and how we work with other agencies to help manage the Red wolf population.
on Gulf-to-Lake Hwy. in Crystal River. All proceeds to be donated to Project Vet Relief, a
Florida based charity dedicated to assisting veterans in all aspects of their lives. Registra-
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tion forms are available at the Post. For further information call Larry White at 352-212-
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8750 or 352-795-6526.
Activities at Inglis AmVets
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Kitchen hours are 12:00-7:00 pm, with daily specials, and on Sundays only, open
for breakfast, 9:00-11:00 am. Tickets are on sale, daily, for our weekly Queen of Heart Draw-
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ing, held on Sundays at 6:15 pm. QUALIFIED GUESTS ARE WELCOME; please contact
the Post at 352-447-4473 for details. On WILD WEDNESDAYS, enjoy 50 cents wings, all
day; Karaoke with Dennis 4:00pm,andDarts at 7:30 On THURSDAYS,
at     pm.  THIRSTY
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we have our Weekly 80%) at 5:00 pm,by our Weekly
80/20 Drawing (winner takes   followed
$257:00mustto win)! 
 Drawing at  pm (winner  be present and signed in On THANKSGIV-
ING or "TURKEY THURSDAY" (Nov. 26), we're open and having Thanksgiving Dinner,
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starting open,at ISAll 
 when we   12:00 Noon - EVERYONE WELCOME! day on RED
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SHIRT FRIDAYS, wear a Red Shirt, bring two non-perishible food items for our food bank,
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and your second drink is FREE; then at 6:00 pm, play "Show Me the Money." SATURDAY
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at 6:00 pm, play double-bonus "Show Me the Money." On SUNDAYS, breakfast is served
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9:00-11:00 am; enjoy Karaoke with"Cowboy Al" 3:00-7:00 pm; and at 6:15 pm, we hold
our Weekly Queen of
Heart DRAWING (approaching $6,000)! On MADNESS MON-
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DAYS, we serve Cajun Food, with a Special Menu each week and a Bowling Tournament
at 6:00 pm (NEW weekly activity)! On TUESDAYS, play Bingo at 5:00 pm (Powerball
approaching $600)!
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