The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
5th Annual Mystery Polker Run
On Saturday, March 26,2011 the American Legion Riders of Post 155 in CR will
host the 5th annual Mystery Poker Run with all proceeds donated to Hospice of Citrus
Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament, Crystal River, March 26
County, and specifically earmarked for veterans under Hospice care. All vehicles are wel-
The “We Care Food Pantry” in Homosassa invites golfers to participate in a Four-
come, and registration starts at 9:30am at American Legion Post #155 on Gulf-to-Lake
Person Golf Scramble at the Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club in Crystal River on Satur-
Hwy. in Crystal River. Cost is $10.00 per hand, which includes a meal at the end of run.
day, March 26, with a 9:00 a.m., sharp, shotgun start. There will be refreshments, prizes and
Meal only tickets will be available for $5.00.
drawings. The tournament will be held at the Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club located
Donuts, coffee, and OJ will be served at signups at no charge. Drawings, 50/50,
at 795 W. Pinebrook St., Crystal River. The cost to play in the tournament is $40 per person,
and $200.00 cash prize for best hand. Last bike out at 11:00am and last bike in
and proceeds will benefit the We Care Food Pantry in Homosassa, an all-volunteer 501(c)
at 3:00pm. For more information call Pat at 352-795-3591.
(3) public charity. Call the food pantry at (352) 628-9333 or email at wecarefood@gmail.
Youth Musical Theater Camp
com Checks should be made payable to We Care Food Pantry.
Youths ages 9 to 18 are invited to register for an interview April 4 and 5 to partici-
Tickets Available for “Spring Fling” Dance
pate in the Art Center’s Youth Summer Musical Theatre Camp. Appointments will begin at
Tickets are still available for the Spring Fling Dance, Wednesday,March 23, from
4:30 in the AE Building at the Art Center of Citrus County. Role Assignments and registra-
6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Citrus Springs Community Center,at 1570 W. Citrus Springs Bou-
tion for the camp will be held April 9, 10:00am. The camp will include instruction in acting,
levard in Citrus Springs. The public is invited to dance the night away with Center Stage,
singing, dancing, set design, costume/props and technical theatre and will be conducted
a 20-Piece Orchestra. Light refreshments prepared by the Sunshine Cafe. Tickets are $15
week days June 13-June 24, 9:00 to 3:00.
per person and proceeds go to Citrus County Senior Meal Programs. For tickets or more
The registration fee for the two weeks is $100. “The Magical Wizard of Oz” will
information, call 352-527-5975.
be presented to the public by the camp participants, 7:30pm, June 24 and 25, and 2:00pm,
Lenten Activities at Peace Lutheran Church
June 26 at the Art Center Theatre, contact Sharon Harris at clayart@tampabay.rr.com or
Peace Lutheran Church, 7201 US-41 S, just 5 miles north of Dunnellon, is cel-
call 352-527-9372 for the interview appointment information.
ebrating the season of Lent that leads to Easter, Wednesday evening services will be held
Cedar Key’s 47th Annual Fine Art Festival April 2nd & 3rd
through the following 6 weeks of the Lenten season, on Wednesdays, beginning March 16.
In two and a half weeks, historic downtown Cedar Key will transform into a cel-
A potluck meal will be enjoyed at 6:00 p.m. and service begins at 7:00 p.m. Also on Easter
ebration of fine art. Old Florida Celebration of the Arts is celebrating its 47th anniversary,
Sunday, breakfast at 8:30 a.m. will be followed by an Easter Egg Hunt for the children. For
and for its 2nd consecutive year the Cedar Key Arts Center proudly presents one of the
more information call 352-489-5881.
premier outdoor fine arts festivals in the state. Three city blocks on Historic 2nd Street will
Soldier Welcome Home Set for April 1
be showcasing 125 fine artists who specialize in a variety of mediums. Festival visitors will
160 soldiers will be welcomed home between April 1st and 10th at the Crystal
have the opportunity to meet these artists, sample wonderful local cuisine, and enjoy live
River Armory after being in Afghanistan for a year and baskets are being assembled for each
entertainment in City Park.
of the soldiers. Contributions are greatly appreciated. If anyone wants to go to the airport
Semi Annual White Elephant Sale
contact Barbara for details at 352-422-6236 .
The Friends of A.F. Knotts Public Library are having their semi-annual white el-
If you have a function any time this year that you would let Barbara set up a table
ephant/what-a-bargain book fundraiser beginning Saturday, April 16 from 9 AM to 2 PM
please contact her at 352-422-6236. Welcoming individual soldiers home is an ongoing
on the library grounds at Eleven 56th Street in Yankeetown.
project as long as there are troops over seas so the need is constant!
Our fundraiser will continue in the library on Tuesday April 19, 3 pm - 8
Old Florida Celebration of the Arts
pm and April 20 & 21 Wednesday and Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm. All proceeds benefit the
If plain old curiosity hasn’t yet inspired you to visit the town currently competing
library. The Yankeetown/Inglis Woman’s Club is also hosting a pancake breakfast at 8 am
for the best small town in America, then mark April 2nd and 3rd on your calendar for an
right next door on April 16.
excursion to the western terminus of State Route 24. That’s when you’ll have the added
Making Mosaic For Fun
incentive of enjoying Cedar Key’s annual Old Florida Celebration of the Arts.
A fun mosaic class will be offered on two Saturdays: March 26 & April 2 at 2PM.
Unlike many art festivals and most craft fairs, this one is juried to ensure original
The cost is $25 for the program, taught by Jan Hitchcock of Beverly Hills, art professor at
artistry and fine craftsmanship. One hundred and thirty artists chosen to participate this
the Central Florida College. Minimal or no cost for supplies. To enroll, Call Linda at: 352-
year will compete for over $10,000 in prize money and purchase awards. For more infor-
746-0655. The class will be held at the Unitarian Universalists Fellowship in Citrus Springs.
mation about this annual fine arts show, please contact event coordinator Mandy Cassiano
352.543.5400 or the Chamber of Commerce at 352.543.5600.
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