The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - February 9, 2011
Levy County Community Outreach Team
Community Events & Meetings
to Visit Inglis and Rosewood
Civil War Reenactment
The Nature Coast Civil War Reenactment will be held on March 12th and 13th at
People in need of assistance with food stamp and Medicaid applications, blood pres-
the Holcim Mine property 8 miles North of Crystal River on US Highway 19. Don’t miss
sure and diabetes screening, resources for elders and supplemental food will be served when
the battle at 2:00 PM each day. Entry donation is $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for students,
the Levy County Community Outreach Team visits these locations on Saturday, February
ages 9 to 17. Children 8 and under are admitted free of charge.
26, 2011: Inglis Town Hall, 135 Highway 40 West, from 9:00am until 11:00am,Rosewood
Hear the roar of the cannons. See the charge of the Calvary. Watch over 500 reen-
Baptist Church, 6331 SW 98th Terrace, Cedar Key, Florida, from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.
actors portray soldiers from the North and from South as they recreate a civil war battle as
The Team, which visits two locations within Levy County each month, includes
it fought back then. This is a non profit event.
representatives from the Florida Department of Children and Families, the Levy County
Health Department, The Children’s Table and Elder Options. Services provided will once
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting for February
again include: -Free blood pressure and blood sugar (diabetes) screenings conducted by
TheRegular Meeting; February 12, 2011,9:30 A.M.,Key Training,130 Heights
nurses from the Health Department. -Food Stamp (SNAP) and Medicaid application assis-
St.,Inverness, Fl. Buttonwood Bonsai Club is proud and fortunate to have Rob Kempinski
tance provided by representatives from the Florida Department of Children and Families.-
from Melborne,Fla. return to address our February meeting. Rob is the current president
Canned goods and other food items distributed to eligible individuals and families in need
of the global ‘Bonsai Clubs International‘, and a prominent member of ‘Bonsai Societies
will be provided by The Children’s Table. -Information and resources for seniors with a
of Florida‘. He is an award winning bonsai artist and teacher, the author of “Introduction to
variety of questions, problems and concerns will be provided by Elder Options staff on site.
Bonsai”, and a heck of a personable fella !! Please join us in Inverness.
“Over the past six months, we’ve been able to connect hundreds of our neighbors
As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. Pres. Jim
with needed resources, but we would like to help a whole lot more,” said Verna Brown, a
Stephens - 352 848 0102,Contact Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156.
retired nurse who volunteers with the Team. “Please tell your friends and neighbors and the
Jazz Concert Series at the Museum
people where you go to work, school or church about this outreach. We live in a small com-
The third of the 2011 Jazz Concert Series, Jazz at the Museum. The last concert
munity here in Levy County. Everyone is important, and everyone is welcome.”
in December, A Jazzy Little Christmas, completely sold out it is recommended that you get
Local health and human service organizations that wish to reach out to people in
your tickets early. The third concert of the series, Jazz is for Lovers is an all-star cast of jazz
rural portions of Levy County are welcome and strongly encouraged to join the Team. Local
musicians Norman Bernard with the band Southern Exposure. Guest vocalist Eddie Law-
groups willing to conduct food drives to gather food for distribution are greatly needed.
rence along with the ever popular Kim Evans will be singing those ever special duets.
For more information, to volunteer or to donate supplies, please contact Bill Brown
The concert performance will be held Thursday evening, Febuary10th, on the
with The Children’s Table at (352) 486-6525.
second floor in the historic courtroom of the 1912 Citrus County Courthouse located at
Spend Valentine’s Day morning drifting down Pepper Creek
One Courthouse Square, Inverness. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. where light refreshments will
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-
be available, from Deco Café. Wine, beer, and champagne will be available for purchase.
mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Valentine’s Day boat cruise on Saturday,
Music starts promptly at 7:00 p.m. lasting until 9:00 p.m. with a short intermission around
February 12. Sponsored by the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, this event will
Our Pub
8:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum for $25 each.
include a boat cruise down Pepper Creek and continental breakfast in the Garden of the
Springs.
Boats will leave promptly at 8:00 a.m. Visitors will enjoy the romantic sounds of
Yanni’s music while cruising down Pepper Creek. A rain date of Saturday, February 19 has
Restaurant, Lounge
been set in the event of inclement weather. For additional information, stop by the office or
call (352) 628-5343.
& Package Store
CCVC’s Monthly Yard Sale Still Going Strong
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) has a monthly Veterans Benefit
Yard Sale at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 550 US 41 S in Inverness from 5 am to
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
1:30 pm the 2nd Saturday of each month that operates Sept thru May.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Please come and visit the CCVC Veterans Benefit Yard Sale. This event has grown,
offering treasures and collectables of all descriptions. Plenty of activities are available
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
throughout the sale with food venders on site, restroom facilities, plenty of free parking.
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
Booths are available by reservation for a tax deductible donation $10 per space, $5
Everything Made to Order
for veterans’ organizations and free to charitable organizations on space available basis by
call 352-400-8952 between 1 and 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
River  Highway 40 West
Retreat Spa
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
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Special Drinks Made to Order
Tanning & Exercise
Massage Lic.MM19077
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant
GOLF CARTS
Captains Cove Outfitters
Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
RENTALS & SALES
Daily Lunch Specials $5.99
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Tires
Specials Include DRINK & FRIES
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Parts  AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
HOURS:
Temporarily
Service
Kayak Sales & Rentals
Closed
Batteries
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Dine-In
794 N. Suncoast Blvd.  • Crystal River  • (352) 564-0744
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
or Call-Ahead
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
U.S. Hwy. 19
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
for Take-Out
447-4047
(at C.R. 40)
www.ezridegolfcarts.mysite.com
Shell Gas
352-
22 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!
Inglis, Florida