The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - November 21, 2007
Christmas Parade in Crystal River
Community Events & Meetings
The Crystal River Christmas Parade will be strolling down the road on Saturday,
"Be a Santa to a Senior" Brightens the Holidays
December 1st, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. This year's theme is "A Stars & Stripes Christmas"! We are
Lecanto - Now in its fourth year, a national non-profit program that has brightened the lives of
taking this opportunity to honor all veterans as well as those currently serving in the military.
hundreds of thousands of older adults with gifts and companionship is being organized
If you would like to take part in the parade as the grand marshal(s), please let us know!
locally for the first time this year. The "Be a Santa to a Senior" program, sponsored by Home
This year's parade not only starts off earlier, but it will also follow a different route.
Instead Senior Care, provides presents to seniors who otherwise might not be remembered
Because of forecasted road construction, the 45th annual parade will kick off at NE 3rd
this holiday season.
Avenue and proceed NORTH towards the mall and end at NW 6th Avenue. Onlookers can
Donation drop boxes are available to accept gift items for seniors. Drop boxes are located
watch the parade along BOTH sides of US 19 since US 19 will be closed entirely from Turkey
at Division of Community Support Services, 2804 Marc Knighton Ct. and Home Instead
Oak to the intersection of US 19 and SR 44. Through traffic will be detoured onto Turkey Oak.
Senior Care, 3770 West Gulf To Lake Hwy. in Lecanto and Citrus County Speedway in Inv-
Get there early....crowds begin lining up hours before this anticipated yearly pa-
erness. Gift ideas may include functional clothing such as slippers, socks or gloves, toiletry
rade! A special thank you to the City of Crystal River, the Crystal River Police Department and
and personal care items, stationery and stamps or pre-paid phone cards.
the Citrus County Sheriff's Office for their continued support and assistance! For more
Wrapping parties are scheduled for the week of December 10. Deliveries will take place the
information, please call the Chamber office at 726-2801.
Inverness Christmas Parade Ready to
week of December 17 through December 21. Anyone interested in wrapping gifts can contact
Carolyn Quintanilla at (342) 249-1257. Businesses, churches and other groups and organiza-
display a "Red White & Blue Christmas"
tions are encouraged to contact the local Home Instead Senior Care office about adopting
groups of seniors.
The Inverness Christmas Parade is just days away from strolling down Main Street
Dunnellon's Eighth Annual
and making its anticipated debut for residents and visitors alike. Saturday, December 8th at
12 Noon will mark the start of holiday floats, school marching bands, area clubs and organi-
Victorian Holiday Festival
zations, the ever popular Shriners, clowns and of course the guest of honor Santa. The
Thousands of twinkling holiday lights will once again adorn the shops of Dunnellon's
parade will make its traditional start from Pizza Hut and proceed south to Highland Blvd.
Historic Village during their annual Victorian Holiday Festival which takes place on Saturday,
Onlookers can sit along either side of Main Street to catch a glimpse of this holiday treat,
November 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. New this year will be a kids early bird happening with games and
which is comprised of over 85 entrants. Main Street will be closed throughout the parade.
contests throughout the Village beginning at 3 pm. Come stroll down W. Pennsylvania Av-
The Inverness Police Department will be routing traffic through selected alternative routes.
enue to Cedar Street and then up to Walnut Street. This years event will again feature horse
This years' parade theme, "A Red White & Blue Christmas" is honoring those that
drawn sleigh rides with the magnificent draft horses of Ocala Carriage and Tours. Each of the
served/are serving our country. If you are a veteran, currently serving, or recently back from
Historic Village Shops will be hosting musical entertainment and will also be providing home-
deployment, we would love to have you as the grand marshal(s) of the parade. Just contact
made refreshments. Food vendors will be on hand to satisfy the more hearty appetites. All of
the Chamber for more information.
the shops will be decorated, open and filled with unique gifts for your shopping pleasure.
In conjunction with the Parade, the City of Inverness Department of Parks and
Santa Claus aka Father Christmas has agreed to step back in time, to old Dunnellon for this
Recreation will be hosting its annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Festival in historic downtown
evening of celebration, music and merriment. Santa will be entertaining old an d new friends
Inverness from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Vendors will be showcasing a variety of handcrafted
on the historic First Realty of Dunnellon porch so bring your cameras and your good cheer as
items perfect for holiday gift giving.
we kick off the holiday season with our eighth annual festival.
Please contact the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce for any additional informa-
tion at 352/726-2801.
Dunnellon Christmas Parade
Dunnellon's Christmas Parade, "Jingle Bell Holiday," will be held in downtown Dun-
10th annual "Nights of Lights" holiday celebration
nellon on Sat., Dec. 15, at 6:00 p.m. Come bring your sleigh bells for a jingle bell good time! For
Thousands of holiday lights will highlight the tenth annual "Nights of Lights" celebra-
additional information or an application to participate in the parade, call or stop by the Dun-
tion at Fort Cooper State Park, Dec. 7 through 13, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. The park will be deco-
nellon Chamber office located at 20500 E. Pennsylvania Ave. or call (352) 489-2320 or 1-800-
rated with hundreds of luminaries and thousands of lights and ornamental holiday regalia.The
830-2087 (toll-free).
Friends of Fort Cooper State Park, Inc. will provide park visitors with cookies, hot cocoa,
Take an AARP Driver Safety class
mulled cider and s'mores.For additional information, please call Diane Otten at (352) 726-0315.
Completing the two four-hour day course may entitle you to a multi-year insurance discount.
For more information, check with your insurance carrier. The course fee is $10 per person and
Hickory Island
to register for a class, call the listed instructor.
For information regarding future classes, call Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
Crystal River, Homosassa, Homosassa Springs
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Dec. 11 and 12: 1 p.m. at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
"Preserving Florida's Southern Spirit"
River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
Beverly Hills, Hernando: Dec. 5 and 7: noon at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 6 Roosevelt
Restaurant and Seafood Market
Blvd. Call Matt Curley at 746-7916
Inverness, Floral City: Dec. 11 and 12: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club
Lighthouse Lounge
Auditorium corner of Grace and Osceola. Open to the public, Share Club members and non-
members. Call Chauncey Benedict at 795-5107.
Have a Safe
Holiday Hours At The Citrus Co. Landfill
and Happy
Drink Specials
The Thanksgiving Holiday hours at the Citrus County Central Landfill will be as follows:Landfill
Closed Thursday, November 22, 2007. Landfill will close at 2:30 Friday, November 23, 2007.
Thanksgiving Holiday!
$2 Margaritas
River Retreat Spa
$1 Draft Beers
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$1.50 Well Drinks
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