The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - November 30, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Concert in the Park this Saturday
A treat awaits those who attend the next stop on the Withlacoochee Area Resi-
dents Concert Series. Rainbow Springs State Park, 19158 S.W. 81st Place Road just north
of Dunnellon is all decked out in its holiday finest, ready to dazzle. This Sat., Dec., 3rd at
5:30pm a donation of $10.00 per person will get you to the Felburn Pavilion where seating
is available and all the music happens. Before the music begins at 6:30, grilled hamburgers,
hotdogs, chips, soda, water and homemade desserts will be for sale.
Keith Hope and Charlie Creek take the stage at 6:30pm. See you this Sat., Dec 3rd
at Rainbow Springs State Park, for a wonderful meal, delicious desserts and great music.
What better way to spend a Saturday night. For questions call 352-447-5434/795-4506.
2011 Crystal River Lighted Holiday Boat Parade
When: Saturday, December 17, 2011. Parade begins in the bay at 6:15 p.m. Cost:
Free to view and participate. NO registration fee. Theme: “Christmas in Florida” - Anyone
wanting to participate is welcome to meet (with a decorated boat) near the river markers in
Kings Bay, beginning at 4:45pm. Parade will start promptly at 6:15pm. Where: Come watch
the boat parade from any location on Kings Bay to see SANTA before he takes off on his
trip from the North Pole!!! Best viewing areas are Pete’s Pier, The Crystal River Ale House
and Marina, 3rd St. Pier, Dockside Ice Cream Shop and Crackers Restaurant and Tiki. Santa
will exit at Crackers with treats for the kids! Prizes we’ll be given for “BEST THEMED
BOAT” and “MOST LIGHTS.” All participants are responsible for his/her own vessel. For
more information or to pre-register, contact Capt. Suzie Martin at (352)586-8068
Craft Fair In Dunnellon
The Altar & RosarySociety of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be holding
The winning duck for the Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve 3rd Annual Rubber Duck
a Craft Fair on Saturday, December 10th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Father Stegeman Hall.
Race was #282. Lisa Crawley of Yankeetown was the sponsor and is pictured receiving her $300
The Church is located on the corner of Hwy. 41 and Hwy 40 north of Dunnellon.
winnings from Ellen Klee, President of the Friends of the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve. Lisa has
Over 30 crafters will be there along with several new skilled artisans who will be
generously donated her prize back to the Friends to help support the Ellie Schiller Education Center,
selling a wide variety of hand made goods. Light refreshments will be available for a nomi-
Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve, 1001 Old Rock Road, Yankeetown, FL. (Photo by Jeff Bernstein)
Read about more events on our website:
nal fee. For more information, call Pat at 489-1984.
http://www.thenewscaster.com, Go to the new events page
Our Pub
Stargazing at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
The Chiefland Star Party Group is presenting a telescopic view of the stars and
planets at the Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve in Yankeetown, Friday evening, December 16.
There is no entrance fee. It will begin with a laser show of the Fall Constellations. Several
large telescopes will be available for viewing including the largest “GoTo” Scope in the
Restaurant, Lounge
Southeast. Multiple objects will be observed including the bands on Jupiter and its moons.
The late rising moon gives little night light interference for better stargazing conditions. The
& Package Store
preserve has very low artificial lighting which adds to the experience and is hard to find in
our electrified environment. For your safety we recommend arriving before sunset (prior to
5:30) to sign in. Bring a flashlight and bug spray.
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Celebration of Lights at Wildlife Park
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Monday, December 19 through Saturday, December 24, and again on Tuesday, De-
cember 27, 20115:30 pm through 9:00 pm. Suggested donation of $3.00 for adults and $1.00
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
for children. Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. The commu-
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
nity is invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays with thousands
of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening event. A variety of
Everything Made to Order
entertainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.
River Retreat Spa
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015 Highway 40 West
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Thank you for your continued patronage!
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Ho, Ho, Ho - Happy Holidays!
GIFT CERTIFICATE SPECIALS, Dec. 2011
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Mani/Pedicure - $45
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Tan or Gym (1 month) - $35
Facial or Massage - $55 (License MM19077)
Subs after 4 pm
Shampoo & Set - $17
BRING COUPON
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
FOR  SPECIALS Perms/Hi-Lites/Color - $5 off
Haircut & Style - $20 (long/thick hair extra)
Special Drinks Made to Order
*See our Line of Polarized Wrap-Around Sunglasses - $19.95!
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
SALE
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Sales & Rentals
"Unique" Septic Chemicals
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Drains - Tank - Septic Field
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
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Powerful - Safe - Affordable
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!