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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tanzer at 352-382-4700.

Crystal River Parade Deadline

Haunted Maze thanks - John & Dusty Porter would like to thank everyone who came to our

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

The Nightmare on Pine Bluff Street’ scary maze and graveyard (Crystal River). This was our

now available at the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce office. This year’s theme is :

13th year of doing this free Halloween event at our house. Over 1000 people went through

“A Postcard Christmas.” Crystal River hosts its Christmas parade at 6 p.m. on Saturday

this event during the two nights it was open, Oct 27th and 31st, 2012. Donations to the Citrus

December 1 and Inverness hosts its Christmas parade at noon on Saturday December 8. Call

United (food) Basket were accepted. We want to thank all the people who put cash donations

the Chamber for more details 352-795-3149.

into the jar, totaling $ 580.00. Also, approximately 400 pounds of food items were donated.

Wildlife Park Opens Gates for Manatees

Friends Thanksgiving Book Sale

Marking the start of manatee season, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife

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

State Park has opened the spring gates to allow wild manatees to enter the spring bowl for

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

the third year. The gates will remain open during manatee season into spring of 2013. Park

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

Manager Art Yerian noted, “With the onset of cooler weather it is important for wild mana-

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

tees to have access to the warmer spring waters. On cold mornings it is not unusual to see

dozens of wild manatees in the main spring including many females with calves.”

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

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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-

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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

Everything Made to Order

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

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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp

Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili

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Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces

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Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way

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Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked

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Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm

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Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials

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