The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Spring Job Fair set for Citrus County job seekers
(LECANTO,) – Job seekers still feeling the sting of a chilly job market can expect a warm
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reception and hot job prospects from local employers at the Second Annual Spring Fling Job
Again, they’re Takin’ It To the Streets with live music, Saturday, March 23rd , 6pm
Fair on Wednesday, March 27.
9:30pm. Enjoy the sounds and very cool renditions of artists like Aretha and Rondstadt,
The job fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the College of Central Florida’s
with the high energy of the Suzanne Smith Band.
(CF) Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway in Lecanto.
Make it part of your weekend plans. Invite the neighbors, grab the lawn chairs and
Nearly 20 businesses with jobs to fill plan to be on hand, including B-Scada, Caregiver
enjoy a FREE evening outdoor concert in historic downtown Inverness. No need to be in
Services, Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, Citrus Memorial Health Systems, Crystal River
a rush about eating dinner, as there are plenty of restaurants downtown that would be happy
Health and Rehabilitation, Families Come First, Key Training Center and Plantation Inn.
to eliminate that chore for you!
The job fair is hosted by Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties in
Treat yourself, treat a friend, to an evening of fun. Music on the Square, brought
partnership with CF. In addition to meeting with employers, participants will have the op-
to you by the ew Inverness Olde Towne Association and the City of Inverness, we hope to
portunity to learn about Workforce Connection’s free services, get set up on the Employ
see you there. It’sa free event. How can you afford to miss it? For more information, call
Florida Marketplace and tour the new 40-foot “MOBY1” Mobile Resource Unit.
352-726-2611.
Dr. June Hall, student affairs director at the Citrus County campus, said the job fair
will build on the success of career fairs held at the college last April and November.
The Singing Tree In Concert March 24, 2013
The Singing Tree, self-described as “an acoustic duo playing folk music with a
“We were so pleased with the turnout last year that we said we wanted to make it an an-
classical twist”, will be in concert on Sun., March 24th, 2:30 p.m. at the Nature Coast Uni-
nual event,” Hall said. “This is a terrific opportunity for any job seeker in our community
tarian Universalist Church, 7633 N. Florida Ave., (Hwy. 41), Citrus Springs, FL.
whether they are a student or not.”
Tickets are $10 at the door. Refreshments will be available. For more information contact:
Frank Calascione, Workforce’s business development manager in Citrus County,
(Sally) 352-628-9159 or ( Muriel) 352- 746-7040.
said the job fair offers an “efficient, effective way” for area businesses to find promising job
candidates. By having access to a variety of employers in one place, the fair also provides
“March for Meals” Month in Citrus County"
the ideal venue for job hunters to polish their networking and presentation skills as well as
The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners has declared March as “March
to explore career opportunities they may not have considered.
for Meals” month in Citrus County at the regular Board meeting of the Board of County
“If you are looking for work, this is your chance to make that all-important positive
Commissioners. This event is a National Campaign from the Meals on Wheels Association
first impression,” Calascione said. Toward that end, he noted that participants should bring
of America, which brings awareness of senior hunger issues.
printed copies of their resume even though they will likely apply for jobs electronically.
Citrus County’s program is through a Home Delivered Meal program which deliv-
Calascione also stressed that appropriate attire will be required.
ers food to seniors who need it throughout Citrus County. The program is funded two ways:
“Employers expect job seekers to present their best when applying for employment,” he
a federal grant under the Older Americans Act of 1965 and several fundraisers throughout
said. “You are selling a total package, not only your abilities. Be sure that your appearance
the year.
is neat, clean, modest, conservative and professional." For more information, call Work-
Upcoming Events: Friday, March 22 – 6p.m. to 9p.m.: Under the Stars Dance; Citrus Coun-
force Connection at 352-637-2223 or 800-434-JOBS or CF at352-249-1213.
Our Pub
ty Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto. Tickets cost $10.
Saturday, March 30 – 8a.m.: 2nd annual “Golf for Meals” tournament; Seven Rivers Golf
and Country Club with a $55 entry per golfer.
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For more information on any of these events or about any of the Senior Programs, please
contact Support Services at #352-527-5975.
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The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 9 at 10:00 a.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The guest
speaker will be Peter Summers from the Pinellas County Genealogical Society. He will talk
about “City Directories in Genealogy Research.” City directories are a valuable genealogy
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