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Now is the time to submit your Florida song. Songs may be entered from now until

December 31, 2010, and submitted to The Will McLean Best New Florida Song Contest,

Citrus County – Operation Christmas Child

P.O. Box 350335, Grand Island, FL 32735. For more information, for a copy of the contest

Last year over 8 million children received shoe boxes. Thousands and thousands

rules call 352-465-7208. The song must be about Florida and must be clearly identifiable

of those boxes were donated by those in Citrus County. Since 1993 children in over 130

as such. Songs may be any type of music, and must be the original work of the entrant. Since

countries have received shoe boxes.

its beginning in 1992, the contest has generated hundreds of songs about every conceivable

You can help reach children in the USA and around the world by something as

aspect of Florida: its history, land, water, characters, weather, creatures.

simple as a shoe box. Pack this box with items for a boy or girl (go to http://www.samari-

Songs have been serious ,comical, romantic, inspirational. They have included folk, coun-

tanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/ for information on packing shoeboxes) and bring your shoe

try, rap, blues, jazz, classical. Entries arrive from various areas of the USA, but most come

box by one of the locations below during Collection Week – November 15 -22. From there,

these boxes are sorted and distributed world wide. For more information, please contact

Five judges rate the songs on authenticity, originality, and emotional impact, as

Marcey Mast at 352-586-7515.

well as technical expertise.

Hope For The Homeless Animals

Each person may submit up to three songs. Cash prizes are awarded the top three

Please come join us for a special event to save the lives of animals in Citrus County

entries. Winners are invited to perform on the main stage at the annual Will McLean Music

that have been forgotten. In conjunction with A Humane Society Pet Rescue, we will have a

Festival, March 11,12,13, 2011 at the Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville, Florida. All who

fun packed charity event at “Burke’s of Ireland”December 2nd from 6:00pm - 9:00pm, fea-

enter will have an opportunity to share their songs in the Circle of Song area at the festival.

turing Live Music and songs by our own Citrus County star “Doug Nicholson.” Celebrity

The Will McLean Foundation is sponsoring a series of compact discs featuring

bartenders for the evening will be Dr.Tammy Barron, DVM of Plantation Animal Clinic &

the finalists of each year. The first CD, with winners from 2006-2010, will be released this

Dr.Matthew Fox, DVM, former owner of Rainbow River Animal Hospital.

month. For more information, for a copy of the contest rules call 352-465-7208.

Christmas Celebration of Lights at Park

IONS Meeting - Presentation Dec. 10

December 20 -24 and 27, 2010,5:30 to 9:00 p.m. Suggested donation of $2.00 for

Friday, December 10, 2010, 1 Golfview Dr. Sugarmillwoods, Homosassa, Marque

adults and $1.00 for children. Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

Germain Kolack will speak on the Mayan prophesy of December 21, 2012. Many good

The community is invited to come out and enjoy the park decked out for the holidays with

things are ahead as we co-create our wondrous future with God. Hear what to expect and

thousands of twinkling lights and Christmas decorations during this multi-evening event. A

the role humanity plays in choosing a new, prosperous future of peace and love.IONS,

variety of entertainment will be scheduled and refreshments will be available.

founded by Edgar Mitchell, moon astronaut Apollo 13, presents the program. (352)-362-

Holiday Boat Parde in Crystal River, Sat., Dec. 18

5417 marquegermain@hotmail.com.

Everyone is invited to participate in, or be a spectator to the 6th-annual Crystal

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River Community Holiday Boat Parade which will be held on Sat., Dec. 18, at 6:15 p.m. Auditions for the Art Center’s comedy The Second Time Around

Come see Santa before he takes off to the North Pole to prepare for his most special trip of Will be Sunday, December 5, Monday, December 6 and Tuesday, December 7, from 7 to

9 p.m. The cast consists of 4 men (1 in 50s to 60s age range; 2 in the 30s to 40s age range;

and 1 college-aged) and 4 women (same age distribution as for the men). The play opens

The parade  fromlocationon Crystal River. Better February 11 and runs through February 27, 2011. All roles are open and will be cast based

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viewing areas are the Crystal River Ale House, Pete’s Pier, 3rd Street Pier, and Crackers

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on auditions. For more information, contact the director Peter Abrams at 352-746-1123.

Restaurant Tiki Hut.

participate, theme is   Around the Christ- 

To    decorate your boat - the   “A ‘Rockin’ 

mas - and   in  Bay4:45 The

  Tree’ Night!”  meet near the river markers  Kings  at  p.m.  parade

will start promptly at 6:15 p.m. A designated route and entry number will be given to each

participating boat. The parade will end at Cracker’s Restaurant. Prizes will be given for

‘Best Themed Boat’ and ‘Most Lights.’ Participants are responsible for his/her own vessel.

For additional information or to pre-register, contact Capt. Suzie Martin at (352) 586-8068.

Antiquarians Empty Attics

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

Get ready for bargain antiques plus Christmas goodies at a Holiday bazaar Satur-

day, Dec 4, 10-2 PM at 7633 No. Florida Ave. (rte 41), Citrus Springs (Unitarian Universal-

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

ist Fellowship). The bakers are at their ovens and Santa’s helpers are making ornaments for

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

this sale. Do yourself a favor and check it out. info: 352-465-4225

Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday

Everything Made to Order

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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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Special Drinks Made to Order

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Inglis Super Stop Restaurant

Captains Cove Outfitters

Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch

39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida

Daily Lunch Specials $5.99

(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493

Specials Include DRINK & FRIES

www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com

Parts AUTHORIZED DEALER OF

Kayak Sales & Rentals

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Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer

794 N. Suncoast Blvd. • Crystal River • (352) 564-0744

ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours

Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen

High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice

www.ezridegolfcarts.mysite.com

22 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!