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Two seats Open on the Citrus Springs Advisory Board

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners is seeking applications for

LWVCC Holiday Party at Van der Valk. December

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

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

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

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

31, 2019. Eligible applicants must reside full time and own property within the boundaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

C.R. Boat Parade 14th Annual

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Phonethe Wealth 9-4588 Fax: (7 Please call 352-382-0032 for more info.

When: Saturday, December 10th, 2016 Theme: Decorate for "Classic Characters

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of Christmas" Time: Parade begins at 6:15pm Come watch the boat parade from any loca-

mail, DebbieCitrus County Animal ebbienewscaster@gmail.cpet adoptions, dogs and cats

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tion on Kings Bay to see SANTA before he takes off on his trip from the North Pole! FREE

with the purchase of a $10 County License during the month of November. Your adoption

ENTRY! Anyone wanting to participate is welcome to meet (with a decorated boat) near

will include; the spay/neuter surgery, a microchip, rabies vaccination at no additional cost.

the river markers in Kings Bay at 4:45pm for line up. Parade starts promptly at 6:15pm. A

Citrus County Animal Shelter is located at 4030 S. Airport Road, Inverness.

designated route and entry number will be given to each participating boat. For more infor-

mation or to register, contact Capt. Suzie Martin at (352)586-8068.

Wildlife Park To Host November 26 Bird Walk

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, in cooperation with Citrus County Audu-

bon Society, will host a monthly bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail on Saturday, November

26, 2016. An experienced birder from Citrus County Audubon, will lead the walk on this

trail-- one of 19 birding trails in Citrus County that are part of the West Section of the Great

Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Participants should meet at 7:45 a.m. at the entrance to

the park's Visitor Center. The bird walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. Binoculars and a field guide

are suggested, but not required. There is no charge to participate in the bird walk on Pep-

Inglis Christmas Parade

per Creek Trail. Pepper Creek Trail is approximately 3/4 mile in length and follows along

the park's tram road, connecting the Visitor Center on U.S. 19 and the West entrance on

"The Night Before Christmas"

Fishbowl Drive. Bird walks are planned monthly for November 26, 2016; and January 28,

February 25, March 25, and April 22, 2017. For more information and to register, call (352)

628-5445, ext. 1002 or (352) 628-5343.

Saturday December 10 4:00 pm

Nature Coast Volunteer Center Sets Special Needs Call Down Drill

Christmas Party with Santa

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a program of the Nature Coast

Volunteer Center (NCVC) is hosting a Special Needs Call-Down Drill. It will be held on

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The training exercise is being

sponsored in partnership with Citrus County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Sec-

Inglis community Center

tion. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance and have the option of register-

ing with the Volunteer Center so they may be called upon to serve during an actual evacu-

Signup and Application Packets Available

ation. Refreshments will be served. The training will be held at the Citrus County Transit

Center, 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy. in Lecanto. For registration and more information, call the

Nature Coast Volunteer Center at 352-249-1275.

Next Meeting for Tourism 

 Citrus  & Development Council

Deadline to Enter: 12/02/2016

Tuesday, 9:00am 

December 14th, 2016 @  Meetings are held at the Lecanto Gov-

ernment Building. Dates for announced  are available. As

  2017 will be  as soon as they

our industryareencouraged attendthemonthlymeetings 

 partners   to     of the TDC.

Be Part of the Fun!!

Please join us for this learning opportunity!

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Nights  Lights Fort Cooper State Park    & 

Sponsored by Inglis Recreation Committee

The magic and mystery of the holiday season will be experienced by visitors who

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enter Fort Cooper State Park during the annual Nights of Lights, sponsored by the Friends

of Fort Cooper. This year's Nights of Lights will be held on Dec. 9, 10 and 11 at Fort Coo-

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

call 352-‐447-‐2203

per State Park, 3100 S. Old Floral City Road in Inverness from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The trails,

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

trees, pavilion and social hall will be decked out in holiday decorations. Santa Claus will

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welcome children each night in the social hall. Refreshments will be served in the park

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pavilion and holiday music will be broadcast along the trails. In lieu of an entrance fee,

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visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item or toy for the Citrus United Basket of

Inverness or pet food for the Citrus County Animal services. Call 352-726-0315.

S e v e n Ri v e rs N u rs e r y

Inglis Christmas Parade

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more info call 447-2203

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