The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - December 4, 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,
WCFP 3rd-annual Online/Live auction
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Doors open at 10:00 AM and the drawings
The We Care Food Pantry in Homosassa is having its 3rd-annual Online & Live
begin at 11:30 AM. Our Tricky Tray features baskets with contents valued at $25 or more,
Auction. The Auction Gallery is currently open for viewing and will be available for view-
raffles and money trees. Items this year include a mah jongg set, gift certificates for golf,
ing through Monday, December 16 - when the Auction will be held from 2:00-6:00 p.m. To
restaurants, supermarkets and many more. You may purchase a sheet of 25 numbered tick-
see the more than 300 fabulous items available for the auction, go to www.thenewscaster.
ets for $5 for deposit in a bag adjacent to your choice of baskets.
com and access the link at the end of this story.
The Blood Drive sponsored by the Church and KofC Council #6168 will be on
Auction categories include home improvement, water recreation, sports/golf, gifts
site from 8 AM to 1 PM. Ticket tenders will be available for those who cannot stay for the
for ladies, toys/bicycles, outdoor equipment, art/jewelry, gifts for the home, electronics,
drawing and blood donors at no charge. Proceeds go to needed items for the church and
hair care/beauty products, fishing equipment, pet products, food/restaurants, hotels/camp-
charitable contributions. For Tricky Tray information contact Bernita Becker at 352-344-
ing. Final bids can be made in two ways - online or by phone - on Monday, Dec. 16, from
0235. For membership information contact Rosalie Madigan at 352-746-2987.
2:00-6:00 p.m. Phone numbers are 352-382-4500. 352-382-4700.
Yuletide Holiday Cruise
Voter Registration Dec 14 _2013
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs
Voter registration will be available Sat. December 14th at the Crystal River Mall,
Wildlife Park invite you to celebrate the season with a special Yuletide Holiday Cruise from
from 11 AM to 2 PM. New area residents, new voters and those who have moved , need to
5:00 to 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 14, 2013.
register this change. The League of Women Voters will be able to assist you. Next year will
Participants will enjoy an evening cruise along Pepper Creek that will bring you to
be a busy election year, so be sure to register and bring your neighbor. The League is a non
the West entrance. After a short walk to the Garden of the Springs, guests will be entertained
partisan, educational organization. For more information: lwvcc2013@gmail.com.
by Homosassa Elementary Chorus and will be greeted by Santa and Mrs. Claus and their
Annual Dove Shoot Dec. 14th
elves. Refreshments will include hot chocolate, non-alcoholic holiday punch and cupcakes.
Remember Saturday, Dec. 14th, 2013 for the joint Fundraiser of the Citrus Cattle-
There will be door prizes. Return transportation by tram will be provided to U.S. 19.
men's Assn. & The Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County Annual Dove Shoot. The event
Tickets must be purchased in advance at the Park's Office at the rear of the Visitor
starts at 11:30am with Registration at the Cattlemen's Education Bldg. at the SE corner of
Center located on U.S. 19. Tickets are $25.00 for adults (age 12 and over) and $5.00 for
the junction of Stagecoach Trail (CR 480) and Pleasant Grove Road (CR 581) followed by
children ages 5 through 11 years.
Lunch at Noon. Upon completion of lunch , participants will be guided to their blinds for
Town Hall Listening Session ln December
the Dove Shoot. Cost of the Dove Shoot and Lunch is a $125 donation or Lunch only $25.
Limited Blinds Available. reservation required. Please call Leon at (352) 634-4524.
Assistant Citrus County Administrator Cathy Pearson announced that one remain-
ing Town Hall Listening Sessions will be held in December for the general public to attend.
Career Expo at WTI
Citizens will be asked to provide positive input on issues such as quality of life, delivery
Come to the Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee Technical Institute
of services, and ways to improve communication to the public. Friday, Dec.13, 12:00pm
Anyone interested in attending WTI and starting an exciting new career. Meet the instruc-
1:00pm, Central Ridge Library - Beverly Hills, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL .
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tors, tour the program and shop areas, ask questions. Thursday December 19, 2013 from
For more information, please call Public Information Officer Tobey Phillips at 586-2698.
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. WTI, 1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL Enter WTI at the eastern
entrance off of Montgomery Street (across from the Suncoast Federal ATM)
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For more information, contact WTI at 352-726-2430 extension 4326.
Celebrate Kwanza
Restaurant, Lounge
Three local, Citrus County groups are planning a free, Kwanza celebration. The
African American Club, the Nature Coast Unitarian Universalists and Unity Church have
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joined together to present an informative and fun program for adults and children. The
historic Inverness courthouse and museum, on Apopka Avenue, will host the program the
Saturday after Christmas. Audience participation will be encouraged and snacks will wind
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