The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Annual Book Sale In Floral City
Special to The Newscaster By Mary Zavotsky
New Exhibit at Heritage Museum
The Friends of the Floral City Library 2008 spring book sale will be in the same place
The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum opens a new exhibition titled: Men, Salt,
as last year: HILTON HALL - 8478 E. Marvin Street, Floral City Friday, March 14: 5 ­ 9 p.m.
Cattle and Battle: Florida in the Civil War in the John Murray Davis Rotating Exhibit Gallery on
($3.00 admission Friday evening) Saturday, March 15: 9 a.m. ­ 4 p.m. (No admission fee on
Friday, March 7th. This brand-new exhibit runs through May 30th, 2008.
Saturday) Hilton Hall is part of the Floral City United Methodist Church and is just across the
This display of pictures, early maps and historic photographs, and rare and unique
street from the Floral City Elementary School. As always, there are literally thousands of
artifacts is used to help relate the story of Florida's special role in the Civil War. This story is
books looking for new owners.
often overlooked in the retelling of accounts of this great and tragic era of American history.
The prices have not changed. Paperbacks are fifty cents and hardcover books are
"The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum plows new ground with the production of this exhibit
$1.00. In addition to novels, bestsellers, romance, mystery, thrillers, science fiction and
­ utilizing its expanded capacity to develop exciting and information presentations," says
biographies, there is a huge assortment of non-fiction, self-help, art, encyclopedias, coffee
Karl Seidman, long-time volunteer docent at the Museum.
table volumes, arts and crafts, medical reference sets, cookbooks, children's and young adult
Non-Traditional Watercolor Workshop Instructor, Jude Caborn
books as well as audio books and videos. This book sale coincides with a major milestone in
This workshop is Sat. & Sun., March 15 and 16; 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (doors open at 9
the history of the Floral City Library.
am for setup). In this workshop Jude will guide you outside the realm of traditional watercolor.
The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the new library took place on
You will paint on a variety of surfaces, and learn to "build" texture. Tuition: $65 for members;
February 28. The architect's model of the new library and town center will be on display at the
$75 for non-members; payable at the Box Office by check made out to the Art Center. Register
book sale so the public can see what we've been working for all these years. Please stop by
using your Visa or MasterCard at 746-7606; specify Caborn Workshop. The Box Office, lo-
to buy books, see the plans for the new library and join in our celebration of the new chapter
cated in the Art Center Main Gallery, is open, Mon-Fri 1- 4 pm. There is a supply cost of $5,
being added to Floral City's history.
which is payable to Jude Caborn, by check or cash on the day of the workshop.
CCVC Meets Thursday March 27th
For information call Ginger 527-6524. For specifics, call Jude 341-2667 (early evenings only),
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition will have a general open business meeting on
or email jcaborn@hotmail.com , with workshop as subject to ensure it will be opened. The Art
Thursday evening, March 27 at 6 p.m. at the Citrus County Resource Center meeting room.
Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on the corner of Annapolis Av-
This meeting will be dedicated to the election and induction of 2008 officers, revision, reading
enue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills.
and acceptance of the By Laws changes. All Veterans Coalition members and Veterans' Orga-
Instant Piano For Busy People
nization Members are urged to attend. Veterans who are interested in what the Veterans
You, too, can play the piano. Learn to play without reading music in our class Satur-
Coalition is all about are also invited. Members should check their membership card to see if
day March 23. 9 AM to noon, at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 2149 Norvell Bryant
they have expired and renew for $10 per year or 3 years for $25.
Highway (486), east of 491 in Lecanto. You'll learn to use chords instead of the traditional note
Come get all the details of our newest fund raising project. The Coalition, in conjunc-
reading methods. You'll learn to use sheet music in a whole new way, and learn several songs.
tion with Withlacoochee Technical Institute, will operate and sponsor a monthly Yard Sale
You'll discover many magical short cuts the pros use to enhance their playing. Pre-
and Flea Market which went extremely well in January. Our next CCVC/WTI Yard Sale/Flea
registration ($55 for all materials) is necessary, as class size is limited. For registration or
Market is scheduled for Saturday March 29th in the WTI parking lot.
information, call Stan Soehlman 563-1173.
Spaces are limited and available on a pre-paid reserved, first come first served basis
for $10 per space and half price to Veterans' Organizations. For more information call Mike
Music On The Grounds At Rainbow Springs St. Park
O'Brien at 726-9062, Richard Floyd at 726-5031 or Joel Smoyer at 726-4429.
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park continues it's
Southern Gospel Sing, FBC of Lk. Rousseau, March 15
"Music on the Grounds" event on Saturday, March 15 at 8 pm. This after hours event will
The first Baptist invites everyone to attend a Southern Gospel Sing, featuring Mercy
showcase the talents of Andrew Ware, who charmed the inaugural event during the open mic.
Mountain Boys from Lake City, Florida on Sat., March 15, at 6:00 p.m. A Covered Dish Dinner
Session. After Andrew's performance, another open mic session will take place for those
will follow. The church is located at 7854 W. Dunnellon Rd. (Hwy. 488), just east of the Hwy.
interested in playing a song or two or just jamming with each other.
495 intersection in the Crystal River-Red Level area. For additional information, call (352) 489-
Coffee will be provided free, just bring a cup, a blanket or chair, your friend and
4636.
neighbors while you listen to music and enjoy the beauty of Rainbow Springs, after dark,
under the stars. Plans for future "Music on the Grounds", hosted by other entertainers, on the
Easter Egg Hunt, ages 2-11
second Saturday of April are in the works. Admission to this event is $2. For additional
Calling all children, 2 to 11, for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 23rd at 1:30
information, contact Rainbow Springs State Park at (352) 465-8555.
p.m, with fun, candy and prizes! The hunt will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lk.
Easter Egg Hunt, ages 2-11
Rousseau, located at 7854 W. Dunnellon Rd. (Hwy. 488), just east of the Hwy. 495 intersection
Calling all children, 2 to 11, for an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 23rd at 1:30 p.m,
in the Crystal River-Red Level area. Before the Easter Egg Hunt, the church is also having a
with fun, candy and prizes! The hunt will be held at the First Baptist Church of Lk. Rousseau,
Special Easter Service at 11:00 a.m. and a Covered Dish Dinner at 12:00 noon.
located at 7854 W. Dunnellon Rd. (Hwy. 488), just east of the Hwy. 495 intersection in the
Easter Egg Hunt, Citrus Springs, Sat., March 15!
Crystal River-Red Level area. Before the Easter Egg Hunt, the church is also having a Special
Citrus County Parks and Recreation, along with the Citrus Springs Civic Association
Easter Service at 11:00 a.m. and a Covered Dish Dinner at 12:00 noon.
and Youth Committee, is offering a free Easter Egg Hunt on Sat., March 15, at the Citrus
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Springs Community Center, 1570 W. Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs, beginning at 10:00
a.m. Children will be divided into four age groups, ranging from 1 to 10 years of age. Bring your
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Easter basket and come out for a day of fun, games and prizes. For additional information, call
(352) 527-7677 or 465-7007.If you need special accommodations due to a disability or physical
impairment, contact the Parks and Recreation (72 hours before the hunt) at (352) 527-7677.
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