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LWVCC Holiday Party at Van der Valk. December 13th

The public is invited to join the League of Women Voters of Citrus County for a

holiday celebration on December 13 at 11:30 AM. It will be held at Van der Valk Restaurant

Women and Money Educational Series

, 4543 E. Windmill Dr. , Inverness, 34453.

From Uf/Ifas Extension Citrus County. Who: Women Who Want To Take Control

The guest speakers will be Andrea Rea and Dr. Tom Hibberd who will share their

Of Their Finances. What: Women And Money: Unique Issues. When: November 7, 2016,

experience on the March to Washington- Spotlight on United Citizens.

Monday Afternoon From 1:00 To 3:00 Pm. Where: Uf/Ifas Extension Citrus County,3650

There is limited seating and reservations are required by December 1 st.The lun-

W. Sovereign Path, Ste. 1, Lecanto, Fl.The classes cover the following topics: Money Ba-

cheon is $20.00.with four menu choices. Haddock Sandwich or Lakeside Crispy Chicken

sics: Getting organized, financial goal setting and a spending plan will help you keep your

Wrap, both with cole slaw.Blue Cheese & Bacon Salad or the Chef's Special Vegetarian

finger on your financial pulse. Protecting Assets: Learning about insurance, identity theft,

Salad. Dessert and Coffee or Tea are included.Please remit check for $20.00 to LWVCC,

scams, fraud, and credit management will help you identify, evaluate, and develop a plan

P.O. Box 1903, Lecanto,Fl. 344460-1903 along with your choice of menu. Theme Baskets

for protects your assets. Investing Basics: Learning how to manage your money and how to

and Share the Wealth drawings Available. Please call 352-382-0032 for more info.

invest will likely help your money grow. Estate Planning: Developing an estate plan helps

ensure your wishes are carried out. Pre-registration is required and the fee of $25 is due by

Two seats Open on the Citrus Springs Advisory Board

October 3, 2016. For more information or to register, contact UF/IFAS Extension Citrus

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for the

County at 352-527-5700.

Citrus Springs Advisory Board. This Advisory Board is seeking two qualified members for

a two year term that will begin on February 1, 2017. The term will expire on January 31,

Citrus Parks & Recreations 2016/2017 Second Annual Concert Series

Citrus County Parks and Recreation is happy to announce their 2016/2017 Concert

Eligible applicants must reside full time and own property within the boundaries

series running from November 12, 2016 to March 24, 2017. The series opens Saturday No-

of the Citrus Springs Municipal Service Benefit Unit as appointed by the Board of County

vember 12th with The Alter Eagles doing a Tribute to The Eagles. The performance will be

at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd, Citrus Springs,

The Citrus Springs Advisory Board meets the first Wednesday of every month at

FL. Tickets are $15.00 per person with auditorium style seating.

9:00am at the Citrus Springs Community Building, located at 1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd

The next show will be Friday, December 2nd. This is Parks and Recreations an-

in Citrus Springs. The purpose of this board is to provide recreation services and facilities,

nual Christmas show this year featuring a return of The New Dawn Singers. This perfor-

street lighting, beautification and other essential facilities and municipal services for the

mance will be at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd,

Citrus Springs area. Applications are due by November 30, 2016

Citrus Springs, FL. Tickets are $10.00 per person. The entire building will be decked out for

the holidays to start this festive season.

Right plant, right place

Saturday, December 31st, we will be welcoming in the New Year with a return to

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

Parks and Recreations New Year's Eve celebration. This year we will be dancing to the beat

gardening workshop on November 8, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Once established the right

from one of the ultimate dance bands in Central Florida, Groove 41 . Dinner and conces-

plant is often sustainable without additional supplemental watering. Choosing appropriate

sions along with beer and wine will be available for purchase. You will have a bang up time

plant materials, planting them correctly and managing them wisely, ensures a gardens suc-

at this celebration at the Citrus Springs Community Center, 1570 West Citrus Springs Blvd,

cess. Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650 W

Citrus Springs, FL. Tickets are $10.00 per person.

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

Volunteer Orientation in Lecanto

Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast will provide General Orientation for in-

Irrigation efficiency

dividuals who are interested in learning more about Hospice volunteer opportunities. The

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

class will be held on Friday, November 4, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Wings Education

gardening workshop on November 22, 2016 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Landscape irrigation is

Center located at 3280 W. Audubon Park Path in Lecanto. The orientation provides an over-

supplemental, but often uses 50-70 % of total residential water consumption. Irrigation

view of Hospice philosophy and history. Participants will become acquainted with services

practices such as seasonal scheduling, catch can calibration and selection of drought tolerant

provided for patients and families, the concept of palliative care and learn the importance

plants are essential to creating a sustainable and water conserving landscape. Classes are

of confidentiality. Attendees will also receive information regarding a variety of volunteer

held at the Citrus County Extension Service Building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in

roles, to include clerical/administra- tive, thrift shoppe/café, patient and caregiver support,

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

veterans support, community events, pet therapy and bereavement services. For additional

Night of Lights in Floral City set for November 10

information or to reserve a seat for the November 4 Volunteer Orientation, please call the

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Art and history will be illuminated in Floral City on the evening of Thursday, No-

Volunteer Department at 352-527-2020.

vember 10 when selected businesses open their doors to celebrate the season, offer refresh-

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No Meeting in November for LWVCC

ments, and host a treasure hunt for prizes. The event, which will run from 5:30 to 8 p.m., is

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County will not be having their usual

free and open

 to the public.

monthly meeting in November due to election activities at the library. In December, SA Deadline forHermineApplications28 

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will be a LWVCC Holiday Party at Van der Valk in place of the monthly meeting. The

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The U.S.     businesses of all 

League will resume their usual meetings starting January 10 th at the Coastal Region Li- nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in Florida of the deadline to submit disas-

brary in Crystal River, at 10:15 AM. For more info please call 352-382-0032.

ter loan applications for damages caused by Hurricane Hermine from Aug. 31 to Sept. 11,

Unique Grief Needs of Veterans Workshop on November 10

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2016. The deadline to submit applications for physical damage is Nov. 28, 2016.

An informative workshop to help us all better understand veterans and honor them

Low-interest disaster loans are available in Citrus, Dixie, Hernando, Hillsborough,

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

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from , Tom 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, at the Wings Education Center, 8471 Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the SBA.

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Businesses of any size and nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million

ster.cno charge, this workshop is open to veterans, veteran families and friends, and anyone who to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory,

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has interaction with veterans. To register, call Jonathan Beard at 352-527- 2020 or 866-642- and other business assets.

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