The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 10, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Holiday Party To Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs Of Citrus County
On Saturday, December 13th The Supper Club & Club Rain, located at 7855 Gulf to Lake
Highway in Crystal River will be hosting a HOLIDAY PARTY to benefit the members of the
Hunter Safety Course Set to Start
Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County.
Levy County 4-H has teamed up with Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to
There is a $5 cover charge which will entitle guests to a FREE BUFFET, FREE DRAFTS
assist Levy County residents in obtaining their hunter safety certification. The next class
and $2 Well Drinks from 8:00pm to 11:00pm.
offered will be December 12 – 14, 2008. If you missed the November class here is the oppor-
“We appreciate what Joe is doing for our organization”, states Lori Pender Executive
tunity to make it up. Both the traditional and the online courses are free of charge. For more
Director for the organization. We hope that everyone will join us that evening for food and
information on the class please call Brenda Heberling at 352-486-5131 or 352-219-1456.
fun. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County has been serving youth for over 16 years and
Holiday lights, decorations and music create 50’s Style Christmas
depends on the generosity of the community to continuing offering programming and sup-
HOMOSASSA – The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park have announced the dates
port to families in the county. For more information on the organization go to their website at
for their popular annual Christmas Celebration of Lights event. The seven–evening event is
www.citrusbgc.com or contact the main office at 352-621-9225.
scheduled for the evenings of December 19 through Christmas Eve and then will be open
“Santa Over the Rainbow” Readies for Event
again on the evening of December 27.
Sponsored by the Friends of Rainbow Springs (FORS) and orchestrated by the Friends,
The Celebration of Lights will reopen for one evening after Christmas on Saturday,
Volunteers and Staff of Rainbow Springs State Park.· Rainbow Springs State Park,· Event
December 27, with saxophonist Cameron Decker and DJ Joe Dube presenting a Doo-wop
begins Friday December 12th, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm,· $1 Entry - Kids under six free,· Santa and the
Christmas. For our visitors’ convenience, transportation will be provided by tram from the
Mrs. arrive via decorated pontoon sleigh at 7:00 pm.
Visitor Center parking lot on U.S. 19 to the West entrance on Fishbowl Drive. For more
AARP Driving Classes for the New Year
information about and a full schedule for the Celebration of Lights, please call the park office
at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1002, Mondays through Fridays.
Speed Kills In 2003, 43,340 deaths due to crashes. It’s costly, doing 10 to 14 over the
posted limit, $163.50 penalty. It goes to $213.50 at 20 to 29 over the posted limit.
The 4th Annual Crystal River Community Holiday Boat Parade
Take an AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to
The 2008 Crystal River Community Holiday Boat Parade will be held on Saturday,
ask if you are entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee for AARP members $12, non-
December 20th, 2008 at 6:15 pm. Anyone interested in participating should contact Capt. Suzie
members $14. To register for a class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future
Holstead for pre-registration at (352)586-8068, there is no fee to enter. This year’s theme will be
classes contact Charlie Lucente at 726-0753.
“A Rockin’ Christmas.” Prizes will be awarded for BEST THEME and MOST LIGHTS.
Crystal River, Homosassa area · Jan. 22 and 23: 12:30 PM at Seven Rivers Regional Medical
If you are interested in watching the parade from shore, some of the best viewing
Center, Medical Offices Building, Ste. 2A Community Room, 6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal
areas will be from the local restaurants on the bay (Cracker’s and The Ale House) and from
River. Call Hedda Smith at 527-8144.· Jan. 27 and 28: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619
Pete’s Pier. For more information please contact Capt. Suzie at the above number.
W. Crystal Street, Crystal River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
New Jersey Club Plans Casino Trip
Beverly Hills and Lecanto · Jan. 6 and 8: 8:15 AM at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic
The New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus County are having a bus trip to the "Beau
Circle. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497.· Jan.17 and 24: 10 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425
Rivage" Resort Casino in Biloxi - January 25 to January 28, 2009. For more information and/or
W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853 Two Saturday classes
reservations, please call Mary Anne Collier - 746-3386
Inverness, Hernando · Jan. 13 and 14: 9:00 AM at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club
Auditorium.Corner of Grace and Osceola. Call Frank Reesby at 527-7476.· Jan. 31 and Feb. 7:
email your news to: newscast@atlantic.net
10:15 AM at Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness,Call Rhoda Kylis at 341-2154
Two Saturday classes
Rivals
December 13, 2008 - The Nutcracker Ballet
River Retreat Spa
River
Presented by the School of Dance Arts in Inverness: Saturday, December 13, 2008 at
6015 Hwy. 40W, Y-Town
6015
6:00 p.m. Curtis Peterson Auditorium, Lecanto, FL. Tickets are $12 and seating is reserved.
352-447-2505
352-447-2505
439 W. Hwy. 40 • Inglis
Please call (352) 637-4663 for information and box office.
Cuts • Hair Color • Facials
VISA & MC • 447-6147 • OPEN at 10:00 a.m.
December 14, 2008 - 30th Anniversary Christmas Concert
Masques • Peels
NEW Ever y WEDNESDAY
Permanent Make-Up
The Sugarmill Chorale will hold their 30th Anniversary Christmas Concert on Sunday,
On Ladies Night - Live Music
Mini & Hourly Massage
Dec. 14th at 3pm in Curtis Peterson Auditorium in Lecanto. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylic Nails
by Nashville Recording Artist
$8.00 the day of the concert. For tickets call Ginny at 746-6829 or Barb at 382-1974.
Tanning • Exercise
“Cliff Darby” !!!
Barber & Clipper Cuts
December 13, 2008 - Inverness Christmas Parade
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
When: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 12 – 2pm Where: downtown Inverness. The Theme: An
FRIDAY & SATURDAY Dec. 12 & 13:
Arctic Christmas: Party With the Penguins.
”Locked & Loaded”
Holiday Special
thru Dec. 31, 2008
Live Music
Buy 2 Products or Services
CCVC Open Business Meeting Set for Dec. 18
New Year’s Eve Party:
& Get 1 FREE!
Gym • Tanning • Hair • Manis • Pedis • Facials
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition has moved the regular open business meeting
Live Music“Breach of Peace”
W O W ! G r e a t I d e a f o r G I F T C E R T I F I C AT E !
up to the 3rd Thursday, December 18th in adjusting for the Christmas Holiday. All honorably
discharged veterans and Veteran’s organizations are invited to attend and join the organiza-
tion which is devoted to working towards the philosophy of “Veterans Helping Veterans.”
Hair Port
The meetings take place at the Citrus County Resource Center in Lecanto next to the V.A.
Coastal
Clinic in the County Veterans Officer’s class room at 6 p.m.
at Plaza 40
Please take our invitation to get involved with the Citrus County Veterans Coalition.
Carting
As of January 1st the regular business meetings will be held on the 4th Thursday of the month
Shopping Center
at the Citrus County Resource Center. Our wish to you and yours is for a Happy Holiday
Hwy. 40E, Inglis
Roll-Off Container Service
Season and thank you for your support throughout 2008.
(352) 212-0405
Contractors/Homeowners
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
10-20-30 yd.
Call for Appointment
Walk-Ins Welcome
Dumpsters
Lamar & Big John
Friday Night- Karaoke by Barbie 8PM
Construction Debris
Saturday Night Special 8PM
Yard Waste
Don't Rock The Jukebox
Off Hwy 40
DJ Night with Spook-Bring your
On Lk. Rousseau
favorite CD's-From Bach to Rock
Family Salon
Call 447-2755
We Will Play them for you
for info
Men • Women • Kids
Drink Specials & Drawings
Perms • Color • Hi-Lites
Hours: Noon-TBD
Live & Play at the Lake
Locally Owned & Operated
Starting at $45
7 Days
Licensed & Insured
Womens Cuts - $12
352-465-5020
RV Rental and RV Sites Available
Clipper Cuts - $8
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day