The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - February 24, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
Car & Truck Show , March 7, Homosassa
The Citrus County Cruisers is holding its 26th Manatee Car & Truck Show on
Sun., March 7, from 9:00 a.m. until around 3:30 p.m. The show will be held at the Crys-
Military Card Party at the Art Center
tal Chevy/Chrysler/Jeep/Nissan dealership located at 1035 S. Suncoast Blvd. (Hwy. 19) in
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party in the Art and Edu-
Homosassa. Pre-registration is $15, until March 1st. Call Jim at 352-527-0024 or Dan at
cation Building, on Thursday, March 11, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon
352-382-7043 for additional information. Vendors can sign up by calling Bert at 352-795-
of fun. Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact
3652. Top 50 entrants, in many categories, will receive awards. A dash plaque will be given
Nancy Pearson at 382-2191.The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization lo-
to the first 200 vehicles registered, with a free 4x6 photo of each registered vehicle, and
cated on the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more information
a $100 Club Participation Award. Only pre-1985 vehicles (antiques, customs, trucks and
contact 746-7606.
street rods) can enter.
Annual Craft show in Crystal River, Feb. 27th
Wildlife Park to Host Wildlife Jeopardy
The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 20th annual Spring Fling Craft Show
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-
on Sat., Feb. 27, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Crystal River National Guard Armory
mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Wildlife Jeopardy program on endangered
located in Crystal River on Venable Street, across from Home Depot (off U.S. 19, south of
Whooping cranes in the Education Center on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Wildlife Jeopardy
the Crystal River Airport). There is no admission charge, parking is free, and the show will
programs are scheduled through May.
be held, rain or shine.
Wildlife Jeopardy is an educational program for all ages. Volunteer Barbara Cairns
A wide variety of craft items will be available for purchase at reasonable prices,
will use a Jeopardy-style format to present interesting information on different Florida
including embroidered items, quilted purses, ceramics, crocheted items, floral arrangements
species each month. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the park’s two resident
and greeting cards.
Whooping cranes in a habitat along the park’s Wildlife Walk.
The show will benefit Citrus United Basket (CUB), located in Inverness, which
This program is included in regular park admission. It is a 10-minute walk from the
provides food, financial and material assistance in emergency cases to Citrus County resi-
park’s west entrance on Fishbowl Drive to the Education Center.
dents by utilizing private, public, state and federal donations of food, money, household
appliances and materials. CUB is always in need of non-perishable food items, adult and
Spring Craft Sale, Hernando, March 19 & 20
children’s clothing, bedding and household items. For additional information, please call
The “Holidaze Crafters” of Hernando United Methodist church is having their an-
Ruth Rausch at 352-726-1991.
nual SPRING CRAFT SALE that will be held at the church - 2125 E. Norvell Bryant Hwy.
(Hwy. 486), Hernando - on Fri. and Sat., March 19 & 20, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. - rain or
Will Fest Presents Florida Music
shine. More than 23 crafters will offer you exciting and unique handmade items, made in the
The 21st annual Will McLean Music Festival (WILLFEST), March 12,13,14, at
USA. Home-baked goodies will be sold to raise money for missions. The Friendship Cafe’
the Sertoma Rranch in Brooksville, will feature over 70 Florida acoustic musicians from
will provide a light breakfast and lunch to keep you going! If you are interested in renting
age 9 to artists who have been with the festival since its inception. This festival provides an
a space to sell your craft items or need additional information, please call Robin Baker at
opportunity for guests to meet and camp with the musicians. After the stages close down,
352-445-1487.
everyone is welcome to join the evening campfire circles. Sertoma Ranch is located at 85
Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602. Weekend admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the
Mercy Mountain Boys in Concert
Lighthouse Baptist church, located at 974 W.G. Martinelli Blvd., Citrus Springs,
gate. For information, call 352-465-7208
invites the public to a live concert featuring Mercy Mountain Boys on Sat., Feb. 27, at 6:00
Center for Victim Rights is collecting cell phones
p.m. For additional information, please contact 352-489-7515
The Center for Victim Rights assists victims of crime by directing them to avail-
able resources, including victim compensation. This is a FREE service and resources are
available NATIONWIDE.
Pioneer Precision Metals
The Center is also available to speak to groups to let folks know all they may be
eligible for should they become a victim of a crime. The Center has partnered with a local
and Powder Coating
restaurant in order to reward those who want to participate.Peking Garden,US 19,Crystal
River, FL will offer a FREE dessert or beverage to anyone bringing in a cell phone through-
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
816 Hwy. 40 E
out the month of February. Any questions contact The Center at 352-628-6481.
Sheets • Angle • Bar • Tube
Inglis, Florida
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Regular Meeting
Channel • Diamond Plate
(352)447-6103
The Regular Meeting; March 13, 2010,9:30 A.M.,First Presbyterian Church,1501
(866)481-2935
Aluminum • Steel • Stainless
SE Hwy 19,Crystal River. The March meeting will feature a 3 blind mice demonstration.
Powder Coating • Fabrication
Toll-Free
3 members will each style similar nursery stock Junipers at the same time. As usual, the
meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. For more information contact
email: pioneerprecision@comcast.net
Pres. Jim Stephens - 352 848 0102.
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
www.thenewscaster.com/
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
John C. Meyers, Sr.
9225 N. Rainelle Ave. • Crystal River, FL
Mov
BuddyAndFreds.com
Mobile Locksmith
Off Dunnellon Rd (488) - 2nd street W of Citrus Ave. (495)
Established 1983
ing
Family Owned & Operated Hydroponic Farm, Quality
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm & Sat 8am-2pm
Produce Naturally Grown. “Drop By and See How We Grow.”
Sale
Serving Citrus, S. Levy & Dunnellon
R.V. Accessories
Cell (352) 422-4770
R.V. Sewer Part - Paint - Keys - Garden - Patio
Call Us:
Open to the Public
746-1028
Plumbing - Electrical - Nuts - Bolts - Tools
(352)
(352) 563-1604
Fresh Strawberries
Stainless - LP Gas Heaters - Thermacell - Case Knives
Bonded & Certified
& Much More
(863) 978-8434
Leatherman Tools - Unique Tank Chemicals
REPAIRS