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The Beverly Hills Woman's Club is sponsoring the following two events to raise

funds for their scholarship and for the Boys and Girls Club:

Historic Courthouse Museum Features New Toy Exhibit

January 23, 2016 - Carol Kline in Concert "Country Boots and Diamonds". This

The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum announced the opening of a new exhibit,

concert is being held at the Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills.

"Christmas Joy for Girls and Boys Toys through the Decades", to be featured in the John

Tickets are $10/person and free cake and coffee is included. Please call Rosella Hale at 352-

Murray Davis rotating exhibition gallery through the end of January.

746-2545 for tickets.

The exhibit, described as a snapshot of toys throughout the decades, features toys

February 6, 2016 - Bus trip to Tampa Bay Downs. The cost is $50/person and

and the story's from over 100 years. Playthings expand our imagination and teach us cre-

includes the bus, admission, racing form and reserved seating, great buffet, and photo opt

ative and innovative ways. They help kids to learn how to socialize, play, interact, grow and

in the winner's circle. Bingo and Share the Wealth is available on the trip down. The bus

develop self-regulation and control skills.

leaves at 9:30 a.m. from the vacant Winn Dixie Shopping Center in Meadowcrest and re-

"Toys have been a part of us since the beginning of time and we are so grateful

turns by 6:30 p.m.. Checks (which are your reservation and can be dated January 1, 2016)

for the outpouring of toys on loan to make this exhibition possible," stated Kathy Turner

should be mailed to Rosella Hale, 84 Roosevelt Boulevard, Beverly Hills, Florida 34465.

Thompson, Citrus County Historical Resources Manager. "A request for toys was made and

Checks should be made out to the Beverly Hills Woman's Club. These two events are open

the response has been incredible. One oldest and most beautiful toy on display is a mid-19th

to the public and it is encouraged to make your reservation asap.

century Civil War era doll. The body is made from leather, human hair, and the head is of

Residential Mulch Program starting

porcelain. Our volunteers, members and community at large have been wonderful in loaning

Citrus County Solid Waste Division is now offering a Residential Mulch Program

to the museum these special family keepsakes for us to share with all."

starting December 5, providing course and fine mulch free of charge. During the first two

"Christmas Joy of Girls and Boys Their Toys through the Decades" is free and

weeks of the program, citizens will be limited to 4 scoops (approximately 2 cubic yards).

open to the public. For large groups, it is recommended to call to schedule a tour before the

On Tuesday through Friday, staff will be available from 9:00 to 10:00 am to load mulch for

exhibit departs at the end of January. The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum can be reached

citizens, and Saturdays from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. If citizens do not require assistance,

for more information at (352)341.6436 or e-mailkatherine.turner@citrusbocc.com.

they may visit during regular landfill business hours. Citizens are required to have a tarp to

Certified Pool Operator Course Offered in December

cover the mulch in their vehicle and are asked to use Lane 1 when arriving at the landfill

Citrus County Parks and Recreation will be hosting a Certified Pool Operator

to receive mulch. The County reminds everyone this program is for residential customers

course on Wednesday, December 16 and Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 9am to 4pm

only. For more information, please call Solid Waste Management at 352-527-7670.

both days. This class will be located at the Citrus County Canning Center, located at 3425

RSVP Volunteers to Sponsor Food Drive in honor of MLK Day

W. Southern Street in Lecanto. The cost is $249.00 per student, which includes the cost of

The Nature Coast Volunteer Center and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program is

course and the exam. If you have questions or need registration information, please call

holding a food drive in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., who once asked "What are you

Bicentennial Park Pool at 352-795-1478.

doing for others?" Local food pantries often find their stock of non-perishable food items

Free Florida-Friendly  in December

 Workshop

depleted after the holidays, and the goal of the food drive is to help local food pantries serve

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

the citizens of Citrus County by providing nutritional food for their families.

gardeningng at Reasonable Rates for Sfrom 2:00-3:30 pm.& SW established the right

workshop on December 22, 2015 Levy, NE Citrus Once Marion Counties

Non-perishable food donations will be collected December 28, 2015 through Janu-

plant is often sustainable without additional supplemental watering. Choosing appropriate

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

ary 15, 2016. Collection boxes will be set up around the county, including Citrus County

plant materials, planting them correctly and managing(727) 362-4788 ensure a garden's

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: them wisely will

Resource Center in Lecanto, all Citrus County Libraries, and four Community Centers. For

success. Email, Tom Russell,Citrus Countythenewscaster1@gmail.com at 3650

Classes are held at the Publisher: Extension Service building located

a complete list of collection locations, please call (253) 249-1275.

W Sovereign iPath in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm

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HOMOSASSA The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Ellie Schiller

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, along with the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wild-

life Park, will host its annual Christmas Celebration of Lights, a seven-evening event, from

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Saturday, Dec. 19 through Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and again on Saturday, Dec.

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26, 2015. The park will open at 5:30 p.m. on these evenings and remain open until 9 p.m.

Citrus County Genealogical Society Meeting

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The Citrus County Genealogicalwill 

 Society  meet January 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the

Church of Latter-day Saints, 3464 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The guest speaker, Jack Butler,

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a professionalgenealogist, talkU.S.Thirteen Things That You

 will  about " The  Census 

Probably Hewill discusstheinformation in census records

Didn't Know."     that can be found

suchasoccupations,naturalizationas marks

   immigration and  as well  the meaning of tick 

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foundon censusGuests callAnn

  reports.  are welcome to attend. For questions  Mary  Ma-

chonkin at 382-5515.

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Senior Circle Calendar of Events - January

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CRYSTAL RIVER, December 14, 2015 -- Senior Circle at Seven Rivers Regional

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Medical Center offers educational and social events that support a healthy and active life-

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style. Adults age 50 and better are encouraged to attend our interactive events: Crafted

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 ♦♦

Greeting Cards with Crafty Kat on Thursday, January 14, 10 a.m.

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