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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!

Crystal River Parade

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

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

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

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

the Chamber for more details 352-795-3149.

Wildlife Park Opens Gates for Manatees

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

Friends of the Library - Christmas Book Sale Our Christmas Half-Price Sale will run from Dec.

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

1st – Dec.22nd ALL ITEMS HALF PRICE Inventory Changes Daily Store hours: 10am-4pm daily

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

/ 10:30am-2pm Saturdays All proceeds benefit the Dunnellon Public Library. Friends Books

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

Store will be closed Dec. 24, 25 & 26 for the holidays. Friends of Dunnellon Public Library

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

20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon, FL 34431 352-438-2520. Pictured: Norman Olewnik, And

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

Annual Old Courthouse Christmas & Tree Lighting Ceremony

Pet adoption in Inverness,Sat., Dec. 1

Inverness…For the past seventeenth years the Citrus County Historical Society has spon-

A Humane Society of Central FL. Pet Rescue, Inc. (formerly Adopt a Rescued Pet)

sored “Christmas Trees Around the Old Courthouse”. A band of Elves, members and friends

will hold a Dog Adoption on Saturday, Dec. 1 at K-9 KARNIVAL Liberty Park in Inverness

of the Historical Society, will erect the trees on Saturday, November 24, 2012. This event is

from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Puppies and small dogs will be available for adoption.

not a fund raising effort but entirely devoted as a service to the community and to coordinate

the various civic clubs and organizations within the county, who sponsor a tree. This year the

following organizations will participate: Citrus Garden Club, Citrus County Art Center, Cit-

rus County Chamber of Commerce, First Presbyterian Church of Inverness, Tri-Town Girl

Scouts, the Historical Society, Fleet Reserve Association, Kiwanis of Inverness, Rotary of

Inverness, Cub Scout Pack 302, TOO FAR, Realtors Association of Citrus County, Nobles

Ladies, Inverness Women’s Club, Lions Club of Inverness, Shrine of Inverness, Knights of

Columbus, and Inverness Old Towne Association.

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Pet Photos With Santa to benefit Hospice of Citrus County

Barkaritaville, located at 3892 North Lecanto Highway, Beverly Hills (same plaza

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

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as New England Deli and Café) will present “PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA” to be held

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

on Saturday, December 1:00 is a  donation per

15 from  pm – 3:00 pm. There   suggested $5

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

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photo (5x7 photo) .  pets must be on a leash. All  will  patients and

families servedby Hospice County.For 

of Citrus   additional information on the Barkari-

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Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.

taville “Pet Photos with Santa” fundraising event, or to make a reservation, please contact

Everything Made to Order

Barkaritaville at 352.513.4829.

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

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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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                   

                