The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - November 20, 2013
Community Events & Meetings
Florida Artists Gallery sets yard sale for November 23
The public is invited to donate to and participate in a yard sale at the Florida Artist
Gallery and Café from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 23. Proceeds from
Book Sale at Friends Book Store
the sale will benefit the Gallery and all unsold goods will be donated to local charities.
Nov. 18th thru Nov. 26th Open 11am to 3pm Mon Sat. Every item in store half-
Drop-off for the sale will be from Wednesday, November 20 through Friday, No-
priced (special and window items included). Store closed Nov 27th, 28th, 29th. Friends
vember 22; from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day (no clothing, please). The Florida Artists
of the Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon, FL 34431 (352) 438-
Gallery & Café is located in the historic Knight House at 8219 Orange Avenue, just west of
2520,(all proceeds benefit the Dunnellon Public Library).
the traffic light in Floral City. The Gallery and Café are open 10 to 4, seven days a week.
First Time Homebuyer Class
For more information, call 352-344-9300,
Citrus County Housing Services is offering a First Time Homebuyer class to in-
Dunnellon Victorian Festival
terested individuals. Participants who attend the entire session will receive a Certificate of
Six tons of fresh snow, from up north, will adorn this year's Victorian Holiday
Completion that is required for the SHIP, Neighborhood Stabilization Programs, and other
snow slide in Dunnellon's Historic Village on Saturday November 23 from 5 to 9 pm. Be-
first time homebuyer assistance programs.
sides the snow slide, there will be thousands of twinkling holiday lights as you stroll down
The class encompasses the entire home buying process including preparing your
WestPennsylvania Avenue to Cedar Street and then up to Walnut and Chestnut Streets. Pro-
credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing, available loan
fessional photos with the jolly old elf by Julie Mancini or bring your cameras and your
products, loan pre-approval, and closing. A variety of industry professionals will present
good cheer as we kick off the holiday season with our 14th annual festival. Proceeds from
and answer questions throughout the session.
this years event will benefit Dunnellon Police Department's "Shop with a Cop" Christmas
The class will be held 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. on Saturday, November 23 at the Cit-
program. For more information call (352) 465-9200.
rus County Resource Center located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461.
Career Expo at WTI
Please call Jennifer Pollard at (352)527-7522 or Pat Wilkerson at(352)527-7526 to register.
Come to the Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee Technical Institute
Annual Dove Shoot Dec. 14th
Anyone interested in attending WTI and starting an exciting new career. Meet the instruc-
Remember Saturday, Dec. 14th, 2013 for the joint Fundraiser of the Citrus Cattle-
tors, tour the program and shop areas, ask questions. Thursday December 19, 2013 from
men's Assn. & The Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County Annual Dove Shoot. The event
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. WTI, 1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL Enter WTI at the eastern
starts at 11:30am with Registration at the Cattlemen's Education Bldg. at the SE corner of
entrance off of Montgomery Street (across from the Suncoast Federal ATM)
the junction of Stagecoach Trail (CR 480) and Pleasant Grove Road (CR 581) followed by
For more information, contact WTI at 352-726-2430 extension 4326.
Lunch at Noon. Upon completion of lunch , participants will be guided to their blinds for
Wildlife Park Bird Walk
the Dove Shoot. Cost of the Dove Shoot and Lunch is a $125 donation or Lunch only $25.
The Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audu-
Limited Blinds Available. reservation required. Please call Leon at (352) 634-4524.
bon Society, will host the first bird walk of the season on Pepper Creek Trail on Saturday,
WCFP 3rd-annual Online/Live auction
November 23, 2013. An experienced birder from Citrus County Audubon, will lead the
The We Care Food Pantry in Homosassa is having its 3rd-annual Online & Live
walk on this trail--one of 19 birding trails in Citrus County that are part of the West Section
Auction. The Auction Gallery is currently open for viewing and will be available for view-
of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Participants should meet at 7:45 a.m. at the
Our Pub
ing through Monday, December 16 - when the Auction will be held from 2:00-6:00 p.m. To
entrance to the park's Visitor Center. There is no charge to use the Pepper Creek trail.
see the more than 300 fabulous items available for the auction, go to www.thenewscaster.
com and access the link at the end of this story.
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Auction categories include home improvement, water recreation, sports/golf, gifts
for ladies, toys/bicycles, outdoor equipment, art/jewelry, gifts for the home, electronics, hair
Restaurant, Lounge
care/beauty products, fishing equipment, pet products, food/restaurants, hotels/camping -
and much more! Final bids can be made in two ways - online or by phone - on Monday,
& Package Store
Dec. 16, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Phone numbers are 352-382-4500. 352-382-4700 or 352-382-
4510.
Voter Registration Dec 14 _2013
253 Hwy 40 W. ˇ Inglis, FL
Voter registration will be available Sat. December 14th at the Crystal River Mall,
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
from 11 AM to 2 PM
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
New area residents, new voters and those who have moved , need to register this
change. The League of Women Voters will be able to assist you. Next year will be a busy
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am ˇ Closed Tues.
election year, so be sure to register and bring your neighbor. The League is a non partisan,
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educational organization. For more information: lwvcc2013@gmail.com.
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