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Phillip Irish, Captain of the Salvation Army, will give a presentation at the League

of Women Voters of Citrus County meeting onFebruary 9 th, 10:15 AM at the Coastal Re-

League of Women Voters Third Annual Luncheon

gion Library, 8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River, Fl.

The LWVCC will be celebrating their third year anniversary with a luncheon at the

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages

Citrus Hills Country Club, 505 E. Hartford St., Citrus Hills, on Tuesday, March 8 th , 10:30

informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of ma-

am. to 1:30 pm. Rebecca Bays, Executive Director of the Economic Development Authority,

jor public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.All

will be the guest speaker.There will be a Share the Wealth drawing and Theme Gift Baskets

interested men and women are invited. For more info please call 352-382-0032 or e mail

lwvcc2013@gmail.com. Also visit our website at www.lwvcitrus.org. and visit our Face-

For the luncheon there will be a choice of 3 entrees, Spinach Strawberry Salad

book page, League of Women Voters of Citrus County.

with Basil Tomato Soup, Glazed Pork Loin or Lemon Tilapia with a vegetable, potato au

gratin and salad . Coffee or iced tea and dessert , included. The tickets are $20.00, paid in

5th Annual Best Friend Fest is scheduled for February 6

advance with reservations required.The deadline for reservations is Feb. 24 th.All interested

Citrus County Animal Services will be sponsoring the Fifth Annual Best Friend

men and women are invited.Please call early as seating is limited.

Fest-An Animal Adoption Extravaganza on Saturday, February 6 at the Citrus County Audi-

For more information please call 352-382-0032 or visit the League websitewww.

torium from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. This event is dedicated to promoting adoptions and educat-

ing the public on ways to care for their furry friends.

Genealogy Seminar

The mission of this event is to bring as many local resources together as possible

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will host a seminar on February 20 from

and to introduce citizens to the various rescues in our county. The event will include pet

10:00 to 2:30 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 439 E. Norvell Highway. The speak-

rescues, groomers, veterinarians, and much more. A silent auction will be held to benefit the

er, Drew Smith, will talk about Using FamilySearch and Ancestry.com to Build Your Basic

Animal Services' Special Needs Fund. Bring in pet food for needy citizens and the partici-

Family Tree; Online Search Techniques to Make You Efficient and Effective; DNA Testing

pant will be entered into a drawing for a prize.

and Other Brick Wall Techniques. Cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Bring

For more information about this event, please contact Outreach Coordinator Billie

your own brown bag lunch. Registration forms at www.citrusgenealogy.com or call Mary

Lombardo at 352-746-8400.

Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

Aerial Operations class being offered, Feb.8-12

Planning & Development Commission Cancels February 18 Meeting

The Citrus County Sheriff s Office is offering a 40 hours Aerial Operations class in

The Planning & Development Commission (PDC) has announced there will not

a 5-day training program, Feb. 8-12, 8:30 am - 7:30 pm, at the Fire Training Center located

be a meeting on February 18, 2016. The next two meetings of the PDC will be conducted

at 1300 S. Lecanto Hwy. in Lecanto.Enrollment will be limited to 15 students. Tuitition

as scheduled: January 21, 2016 and February 4, 2016. This board meets at 9:00 am at the

is $220. To register, contact Linda Fritz by phone at 352-341-2151 or my email at lfritz@

Lecanto Government Building, Room 166, located at 3600 W. Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

Music at the Museum

Lectures and exercises will cover the principles and uses of aerial apparatus, in-

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Next Music at the Museum Concert BeNature Coast

My Jazzy Valentine with Southern cluding the recognition of hazards which may be present during aerial operations. The cur-

Hometown News for the

Exposureing at ReasonableKim Evens onLevy, NE Citrus &at 6:00 p.m. being with a riculum includes classroom lectures and exercises emphasizing the tactical and safe place-

(Norm Bernard and Rates for S vocals) doors open SW Marion Counties

social hour, music5093 S. Orwell Pt.,tickets are only $20, which includes appetizer. Best ment of platform apparatus.

is 7:00 9:00 p.m., Homosassa, Florida 34446

$20 night on the town deal. Historic489-4588 Fax: (727) Inverness on the Square 2nd

Phone: (352) Courthouse downtown 362-4788

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Old Courthouse Heritage Museum. Please call today 352.341.6428 operations and aerial exercises, as they will be required to ascend and descend aerial ladders

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We like to call it the second biggest book sale in the County. Book lovers wait all

year for the Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist annual Book and Yard Sale. On Feb 12

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8AM to 3PM and Feb 13, 8AM to 1PM, NCUU will have their annual sale, along with

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food and drinks. Take as long as you want to browse, as snacks are for sale. This year, all

book proceeds will go to CASA, the woman's shelter. Among this titles are two of Erica

Jong's works: Fear of Fifty and the just released, Fear of Dying. Come early for the best

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selection. Yard sale items range from the beautiful to the unidentifiable, all bargain priced.

NCUU is at 7633 No. Florida Ave 

 (rte 41), Citrus Springs, just nw of the Holder traffic

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light. For more 352-465-4225.

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Citrus CountyCouncil Fling

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The Citrus County Craft Council will  27th Annual Spring Fling Craft Show on

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February 2016, 10 inthe 

Saturday,  13, from  a.m. to 5 p.m.,  the former Belk's store at 

Crystal River Mall, 1801 NW Hwy. 19, Crystal River, FL. The show will benefit the Isaiah

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Foundation, Inc., 801 SE Highway 19, Crystal River, FL. This non-profit foundation seeks

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to comfort families dealing with the developmentally disabled, including training, respite

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care, and autism therapy. Many crafters will be on hand with a wide variety of items for

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sale at reasonable prices knitted and crocheted items, ceramics, jewelry, hand sewn items.

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