The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 30, 2009
Community Events & Meetings
Exhibit Features Citrus Industry in Citrus County
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum is proud to announce the opening of a new
exhibition titled, “Juicy Tales”…The History of the Citrus Industry in Florida and Citrus
Head Start /Early Head Start
County Inverness… The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum will be opening its next exhibit
Head Start is offering services for pregnant moms and children thru age 5, including
in the John Murray Davis Rotating Gallery titled beginning January 8, 2010.
those with disabilities. Openings in Floral City, Yankeetown, Hernando, and Crystal River.
Before the discovery of phosphate in our area, Citrus was King. This exhibit
CALL for enrollment information at (352) 563-0185. Childhood Development Services,
will explore the citrus industry in Florida and its historic and present effects on Citrus Coun-
Inc. Visit us at the 2010 Crystal River Manatee and Floral City Strawberry Festivals: chil-
ty. Interpretative areas of this display include local (Citrus County’s founding families and
dren’s activities area.
industry) grove owners, migration of industry from this area southward, the types of citrus
Share Registration/Signup
grown here and statewide, a simulated packing house with interactivity, local and statewide
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Re-
crate labels, and a simulated fruit stand.
Museum Hours: 10:00 am-4:00pm, Monday
source-Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds com-
- Friday. Exhibition opens: Friday, January 8, 2010. This exhibit is free and open to the pub-
munities through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income
lic. Donations to the museum are always graciously accepted. For additional information
requirements; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
contact Kathy Turner Thompson at (352) 341-6429.
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, Jan. 14,
and Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, Jan.
30, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as a
Select Host Site.
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered
this month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy,
41, 5 miles north of downtown Dunnellon.
Hospice of Citrus County Orientation
HOMOSASSA--Hospice of Citrus County will provide Orientation Training for individuals
who are interested in learning more about Hospice and Hospice volunteer opportunities. The
class will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010, at the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S.
Grandmarch Ave, Homosassa, Florida from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
The class provides an overview of Hospice philosophy and history. Participants
will become acquainted with services provided by Hospice of Citrus County for patients and
their families. They will also become familiar with the concept of palliative care and learn
the importance of confidentiality. At the end of this session, those wishing to volunteer in
specific areas will be qualified to do so. Teens and high school students are encouraged to
attend. Volunteering for Hospice of Citrus County will provide community service hours for
the Bright Futures Scholarship.
To register for this class or to request training for your group, contact Marcey Mast,
Hospice of Citrus County Volunteer Program Manager, at 352-527-6613
Every Stitch Made With Love - CRYSTAL RIVER - Liz Huxley, RN, manager of the Women’s &
Courthouse Heritage Museum “Coffee & Conversation” Series
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum will be hosting a free public program in
Family Center at Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center accepts a large donation of handmade
their Coffee & Conversation speaker series on Thursday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m., Doris Butt
blankets, clothing and stuffed animals from Linda-Lee Forgione of Angels Crafting for Charity.
will be presenting a program on the citrus industry based on her book, ‘Doc’ Ferris, King
The items will be provided to mothers who deliver at Seven Rivers Regional for their
of Citrus. The book’s gatherings include personal stories of those who knew Doc Ferris as
newborn children. Special thanks to Linda-Lee Forgione, Eileen Pierce, Kathy Spade, Judy Bal-
well as information on the “boom and bust” of the Florida citrus industry, including the Big
lard, Anna Vandenhazel, Lucy Krok, Jeannie Leach, Lynn Thompson and Barbara Higgins.
Freeze that all but destroyed citrus growing in Citrus County.
Angels Crafting for Charity is a group of loving, caring ladies who use their crafting
This program is open and free to the public with light refreshments to be served, so
talents to help those less fortunate. The ladies hand make hats, dresses, sweaters, blankets
please join us! For further information you may contact Kathy or Sherri at 341-6429.
and booties for hospitals, as well as items for women’s shelters and clinics. To learn more
about Angels Crafting for Charity or to volunteer your talents, please contact Linda-Lee For-
gione by email at FoxyLindaLee@aol.com.
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