The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 18, 2013
Community Events & Meetings
Tricky Tray Fund Raiser
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting their an-
nual Tricky Tray Fund Raiser, Saturday, January 18, 2014, in the Parish Life Center,
Career Expo at WTI
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings
Come to the Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee Technical Institute
begin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more,
Anyone interested in attending WTI and starting an exciting new career. Meet the instruc-
raffles and money trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf,
tors, tour the program and shop areas, ask questions. Thursday December 19, 2013 from
restaurants, supermarkets and many more. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tick-
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. WTI, 1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL Enter WTI at the eastern
ets for $5 for deposit in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets.
entrance off of Montgomery Street (across from the Suncoast Federal ATM)
The Blood Drive sponsored by the Church and KofC Council #6168 will be on
For more information, contact WTI at 352-726-2430 extension 4326.
site from 8 AM to 1 PM. Ticket tenders will be available for those who cannot stay for the
Celebrate Kwanza
drawing and blood donors at no charge. Proceeds go to needed items for the church and
Three local, Citrus County groups are planning a free, Kwanza celebration. The
charitable contributions. For Tricky Tray information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-
African American Club, the Nature Coast Unitarian Universalists and Unity Church have
0235. For membership information contact Rosalie Madigan at 352-746-2987.
joined together to present an informative and fun program for adults and children. The
Forum scheduled to learn about volunteer opportunities
historic Inverness courthouse and museum, on Apopka Avenue, will host the program the
Learn where you can make a difference and discover your niche in community
Saturday after Christmas. Audience participation will be encouraged and snacks will wind
service! The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and the Nature Coast Volunteer
up the the program. All are invited at 2 PM Dec 28 at the old courthouse. Bring a non-
Center will host a forum on Thursday, January 9 for people to link-up with local volunteer
perishable food item as a donation. For more information: 352-637-4572.
opportunities. "Opportunity Links" will start a 3:00 pm at the Central Ridge Community
Free Disposal of `live' Christmas Trees through January 31, 2014
Center, 77 Civic Circle in Beverly Hills. This is an opportunity to meet with staff and volun-
Eligible Citrus County residents may recycle natural, live Christmas trees at the
teer managers and learn about their programs. RSVP and the Nature Coast Volunteer Center
Citrus County Central Landfill, free of charge during the months of December and January
are the engines through which over 60 local organizations connect hundreds of volunteers
only. Trees must be cleaned of all decorations, lights, and artificial snow.
to meaningful service opportunities throughout Citrus County. For more information please
Artificial trees brought to landfill for disposal will be charged standard solid waste/
call 249-1275 or email ncvc@bocc.citrus.fl.us.
trash rates.For more information on landfill hours, call 527-7670 during office hours.
Formula 1 Powerboat Tour set for exhibition runs in Citrus County
Road closure at Duncanfield Avenue
The US Formula 1 Powerboat Tour is set for a day of demo and exhibition runs on
N. Duncanfield Avenue in Crystal River will be closed for road re-construction
Lake Hernando on January 4, 2014. The 2014 season finale Championship Weekend, sched-
from W. Gulf to Lake Highway to N. Marion Way. Detour routes are set up and marked.
uled for late September 2014, will be held at Lake Hernando. The Florida based boats of
The closure will be until further notice. Please contact Road Maintenance at (352) 527-
Jose Mendana Jr., Carlos Mendana, Terry Rinker and Steve Lee are scheduled to participate
7610 if you require further information.
in the exhibition runs this January.
The day's schedule of events starting at 10:00 am, will include an open test session
Welcome Home At Elks Club
for the four teams followed by simulated Match Races and a 10 lap final to conclude the day
A Welcome Home for CPL Cody Michael F Posa US Marine will be on Friday the
Our Pub
as the planning stages continue for the 2014 finale.
27th of Dec at the Elks in Hernando. 3580 E Lemon St in Hernando on the Lake. Dinner
starts at 5:15 NY Strip steak, fries and Cole slaw $8.00. We will have the dinning area open
Free Wi-Fi
for this party with a million dollar view of the lake, till it gets dark.... Program starts at 6:00
PM. Cpl Posa is from Crystal River and back from Afghanistan.Hope to see you all there.
Please, RSVP if you can, they want to make sure there is enough food. 352-422-6236.
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Citrus County Central Landfill Hours for Holidays
& Package Store
The Citrus County Central Landfill will close at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December
24 and will be closed all day on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas Day.
The Administration office will be closed both days, and will reopen on Thursday,
253 Hwy 40 W. ˇ Inglis, FL
December 26 for regular business. The Landfill will also be closed on Wednesday, January
1, 2014 New Year's Day and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Citrus County Hospice Discount Fridays
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
The Hospice of Citrus County Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe and Herry's Café lo-
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am ˇ Closed Tues.
cated at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane, Homosassa, have announced DISCOUNT FRIDAYS. All
Sale Items in the Homosassa Too Thrift & Gift Shoppe will be offered at a 25% Discount on
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Fridays. All Food Items at Herry's Café will also be offered at a 25% Discount on Fridays.
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