The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - February 10, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
Wildlife Park to Host Staff Arts & Crafts Show
HOMOSASSA - The Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host a staff arts and crafts show and sale on
Peggy Lee Tribute Set for Dunnellon's Historic Depot
Saturday, February 13, 2010.
The Sunday Sampler Concert Series will make a drastic change February 14 as
The exhibit will be in the park’s main entrance and Visitor Center located on U.S.
Mindy Simmons sings Peggy Lee’s hits from 30’s thru the 80’s at the historic Dunnellon
19 in Homosassa Springs. The public is invited to come out and enjoy a variety of fine arts
Depot, 12061 S. Williams Street, 34432.
and crafts produced by the employees and volunteers of the wildlife park. There is no charge
The Sampler traditionally presents singer/songwriters, including Mindy, dedicated
to visit the arts and crafts show and it is a great place to find a one of a kind, handmade craft
to the heritage and natural treasures of Florida. However, as a Valentine special, with a jazz
or art work. Regular admission applies for entrance into the wildlife park. For more infor-
combo behind her, Mindy will bring the humor, finesse and sultry style of the late great Miss
mation on this show and sale, please call the park office (352) 628-5343
Peggy Lee to the Sunday Sampler stage. Singing the songs of Miss Lee and sharing stories
Southern Exposure to present ‘Tribute to Women of Song’
of her fascinating life, Mindy takes the audience on a journey through Peggy’s 45 year ca-
The group Southern Exposure will present a special evening of music and song, “A
reer in themusic industry. The show begins at 2:30. Admission is $10 in advance and $12
Tribute to Women of Song,” on Feb. 12. The special show is 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday evening,
at the door. Seating is limited. Call 352-465-2167 for reservations.
February 12, at the county Canning Center building at 3405 W Southern Ave. in Lecanto
H1N1 Flu Vaccines Available to Enrolled Veterans
(off County Road 491 on Southern Avenue). The show will utilize the historic center’s cozy
GAINESVILLE - Flu season is still with us. In an effort to reduce the impact of
auditorium.
the 2009 H1N1 flu and connected illness, eligible veterans may obtain a flu vaccination at
Tickets are only $10 each and are available at the Citrus County Resource Center,
the Gainesville VA Medical Center, near the main lobby.
2804 W. Marc Knighton Court in Lecanto. For more information, call Nature Coast Volun-
“This is an especially challenging influenza season this year,” stated Dr. Lew Ra-
teer Center at 527-5950 or contact Bonnie Pilkington at 352-746-5666.
donovich, Director of the VA National Center for Occupational Health and Infection Con-
Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Nature Coast Volunteer Center to support vol-
trol. “Many people have suffered severe consequences from the flu. It is important for
unteer recognition and other volunteer activities.
Veterans to get the H1N1 flu shot, especially those who might be pregnant, or have medical
Nature Coast Maryland Club Meets Wednesday
conditions such as asthma, chronic lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, or weakened im-
The Nature Coast Maryland Club will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb.
mune systems.” He added, “Flu season is still with us. Don’t let your guard down.”
10, 2010, at Oyster’s Restaurant, U.S. Hwy 19, Crystal River, at 12 noon. A buffet meal
Flu vaccine is the best measure of protection from influenza virus. Also remember
will be featured. Cost is $12.00 per person, payable at the door. Call Mary Jane Horrell at
to wash your hands frequently, cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home and away
382-7345 no later than 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8 with reservations.
from others if you are sick. For more information contact Jackie Beane at 352-376-1611.
Current members should note that by-law changes will be discussed at this meet-
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Regular Meeting
ing. Your attendance is important.
This month's meeting is February 13, 2010,9:30 A.M. First Presbyterian
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Church,1501 SE Hwy 19,Crystal River. Florida bonsai artist, Rob Kempinski, world re-
The 19th Annual Potato Pancake Supper, at Peace Lutheran Church, will take place
nown, and author of “Introduction to Bonsai” will be the headline presenter at the February
on Shrove Tuesday, February 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2010 meeting of the Buttonwood Bonsai Club. As usual, the meetings are open to the public
This popular event features mouth-watering Southern pancakes with maple syrup
and visitors are welcome. For more information contact: Pres. Jim Stephens - 352 848
and delicious traditional potato pancakes. The “all you can eat” supper includes ham, apple-
0102 or Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156.
sauce and dessert..
Tickets are only $5.00 for adults and $2.50 for children 5 to 12. Children under 5 are
Pioneer Precision Metals
welcome at no charge. Tickets can be purchased at the door the day of the supper.
Everyone in Dunnellon and surrounding communities is invited to attend this sup-
and Powder Coating
per. Members of Peace Lutheran, will be peeling the potatoes, mixing the batter, carving the
ham, greeting, serving and cleaning up! Come hungry and leave happy!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Peace Lutheran Church (The Church On The Hill) is located at 7201 South Highway
816 Hwy. 40 E
41, 5 miles north of Dunnellon. For more information call the church office 352-489-5881.
Sheets • Angle • Bar • Tube
Inglis, Florida
Channel • Diamond Plate
(352)447-6103
Military Card Party at the Art Center
(866)481-2935
Aluminum • Steel • Stainless
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party in the Art and Edu-
Powder Coating • Fabrication
Toll-Free
cation Building, on Thursday, March 11, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon
of fun. Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact
email: pioneerprecision@comcast.net
Nancy Pearson at 382-2191.The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization lo-
cated on the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more information
contact 746-7606.
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
River Retreat Spa
FREE Online ADS!
6015 Hwy. 40W
Mon-Hppy Hr all day bowling Tourn 7:30 pm
Yankeetown, Florida
You can now place free ads
352-447-2505
Tue-Bike Night/Open Mic 8pm-? $1 draft
on our website:
Cuts • Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
8-10pm -1st Tue every month
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
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Off Hwy 40
Lingere show 7:30 pm
Masques • Peels • Facials
On Lk. Rousseau
Permanent Make-Up
classifieds
Wed-1.75 cans all day pool tourn 7:30 pm
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Call 447-2755
Save Time!
Thu-Bar bingo 2-4pm Dart Tourn 7:30pm
Tanning • Exercise
for info
Massage - lic. # MM19077
$1.75 Rum & coke
You can also place a paid
February Specials
Hours 12pm-UBD
Fri-Karaoke 8pm pizza $1 a slice
print ad at the same location,
His & Her Massages
Mon-Sun.
Sat-Karaoke 8pm Sadie Hawkins dance
same time.
2 for $99
Sun-Nascar party
R.V & Tent
Gym Open 5 Days/week
sites available
SERVICE
SALES
Register Cracker Farm
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
517 Hwy 40 W - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
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9225 N. Rainelle Ave. • Crystal River, FL
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Mobile Locksmith
Off Dunnellon Rd (488) - 2nd street W of Citrus Ave. (495)
Established 1983
ing
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Produce Naturally Grown. “Drop By and See How We Grow.”
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