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Will McLean Music Festival March 9, 10, 11

Over 50 of Florida’s finest acoustic singer/songwriters will converge in the woods

at the Sertoma campground for the 23rd annual Will McLean Music Festival March 9-11.

Job and Employment Information

Beginning Friday noon, stages, workshops, crafts and food booths open and festivities

Beyond Barriers: Pathways to Employment is designed for those whose back-

continue until Sunday at 6:00 p.m.

ground issues create a barrier to finding a job. The workshops take place each Friday during

Stages open Saturday and Sunday at 10 a.m. and go until midnight. Besides perfor-

the first full week of the month. Upcoming sessions are set for March 9. Enroll by calling

mances on three stages, workshops are offered, free to attendees.

352-840-5700 or 800-434-JOBS (5627) or emailwcservices@clmworkforce.com.

Performers come from all over the state, from Lucky Mud and Wayne Martin from

Cheeseburger “In Paradise” VFW Fundraiser

the Panhandle to Grant Livingston, Ellen Bukstel, and Amy Carol Webb from Miami.

On Sat. March 3rd starting at 5PM we at the Crystal River VFW post 8189 will

WILLFEST presents a children’s area and a variety of original crafts, as well as a

host a party. A Jimmy Buffett Parrot Head party with money to be raised for the old Homo-

food area with a varied menu.

sassa elementary school, to help with the safety patrol trip to Washington D.C. We will have

One of the most popular aspects of the festival is that guests may camp together

Cheeseburger in paradise just like in the song served for $5.00 but if you want it just like

with performers, giving them an opportunity to meet face to face with their favorite musi-

the song with cold draft beer it will be $6.00. Music by Pete. 50/50 games ,prizes. best buf-

cians and join with them in the campfire jams after the stages close down.

fet style hat, best shirt come have some fun and help our local hometown school. For more

The campground is located at 85 Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602. Weekend

information you can contact Commander Mark Long at 352-795-5012

tickets in advance are $32, at the gate, $37. Children under 12 are free. Camping is $22 a

Singing Tree Folk Music Presentation

night. For more information, call 352-465-7208.

At 2:30 pm on Sunday March 4, Ray Belanger on the Hammered Dulcimer and

First Saturday Village Market

Lloyd Goldstein on the Double Bass will give at Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist Fellow-

The Historic Village merchants of Dunnellon invite you to join us for our First Sat-

ship 7633 N. Florida Ave (rte 41) $10 in advance by calling 746-0655 or at the door. The

urday Village market on Saturday, March 3, 2012 which runs from 9 to 2 p.m. Come stroll

duo performs music with traditional, classical and contemporary approaches.

down W. Pennsylvania Avenue to Cedar Street and then up to Walnut and Chestnut streets.

Citrus Library Friends’ Spring Book Sale

This event feature vendors selling their arts and crafts as well as people selling homemade

The Friends of the Citrus County Library System’s Spring Book Sale will take

goodies. All of the shops will be open for business as usual. Come bring your whole family

place March 9-13 at the Citrus County Auditorium, Hwy. 41 South, next to the Fairgrounds.

and enjoy. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (352) 465-2225

Sale hours are Fri. 5-8 p.m. $5 donation (Fri night only); Sat. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sun 1 p.m.- 4

Berries, Brew, and BBQ

p.m.; Mon. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. (half price day); and Tues. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. ($3 a bag). Mark your

The popular annual Floral City Strawberry Festival will get off to a flavorful start

calendars now for the book sale spring fling.

with the Berries, Brew & BBQ celebration the evening before the main event.

Proceeds from the semi-annual fundraisers benefit the Citrus County Library system,

Berries, Brew & BBQ will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, March 2 at Floral

revenue much needed in these fiscally challenging times. For book sale information, call

City’s downtown square. Guests will enjoy food from the Agricultural Alliance of Citrus

352-746-1334 or 352-527-8405.

County, shortcake from Ferris Farms and beverages from the Citrus County Chamber of

Homosassa Heritage Day

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Commerce. (Beer, soda and water will be available.) Live entertainment will round out the

Saturday, March 31, 2012,10:00 am – 4:00 pm,Free admission to all activities in

festivities, and there is no admission fee.

the Florida Room at the Visitor Center Regular admission applies for entrance into the

Wildlife Park Heritage Day exhibits and programs in the Florida Room on the history of the

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and the Homosassa area. Former employees, their families and anyone interested in

the heritage of the park and this area are invited to attend. Former employees may register

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as Homosassa Heritage Keepers and will receive a pass for a visit to the wildlife park.

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

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 in  Kristin  A  of 12,  CD’s  her

own music & is the founder of

T.H.O.R.N Ministries St. Patrick’s Day March 17th, 6

p.m. parish hall of St. John The Baptist Church, Dunnellon.

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

March Firearms courses offered at Hernando Sportsman’s Club

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

The Hernando Sportsman’s Club is offering a firearms safety class on March 7,

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

2012 , from 9a-3p. A special “ladies only” firearms safety class will also be held on March

17, from 9a-3p. The course covers lessons about the basics of firearms safety around the

Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.

home and the fundamentals of pistol shooting. The class includes practice time on the range.

Everything Made to Order

Please call 352-597-9931 to pre-register. Cost: $60.00.

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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp

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t gold get cash!

39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida

Construction, Inc.

(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493

*on last weekend of every month*

New Homes - Renovations - Additions

www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties

Kayak Sales & Rentals

www.alumbaughconstruction.com

Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer

FREE $10.00 FOOD RANCH

Licensed & Insured CRC058012

ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours

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High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice

Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis

SALE OF $50.00 OR MORE

5”awide x 3” deep

Food Ranch Plaza - U.S-19 - Inglis

21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!