The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events
rash'n Treasures
Calling all collectors and all pickers! The Community of Catholic Women (CCW)
of Our Lady of Grace Church is hosting a Trash'n Treasures Fund Raiser, Friday, March
Water Conservation Expo, Homosassa, March 24
31 from 9 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, April 1 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the Parish Life Center,
More than 1 trillion gallons of water are wasted in U.S. homes, each year, from
6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Sale items will include an interesting variety
easy-to-fix leaks. That s why Citrus County Utilities is participating in the Environmental
of practical and decorative household items, books, vintage jewelry, plants, small furniture
Protection Agency s (EPA s) annual "Fix a Leak Week," March 20 through 26. Concerned
and toys. All proceeds are used for charitable work within and outside our parish No cloth-
with preserving our water supply, Citrus County Utilities and Sugarmill Woods Association
ing or Exercise equipment will be accepted. The monthly Flea Market held on the first
are hosting a "Fix a Leak Week" Water Conservation Expo on Friday, March 24, 1:00-4:00
Saturday of the month will be outside on Saturday. For more information, contact Gloria
pm, at the Sugarmill Woods Country Club, located at 1 Douglas St, Homosassa. All citizens
McCune at 330-671- 7242.
are encouraged to attend and learn more about saving our water.
Solar Presentation
Starting a Home-based Food Business?
Tri-county Working Group of Suwannee-St. Johns Sierra Club will present Solar:
Thinking about opening a Home-based Food Business? Are you interested in sell-
Unlimited Energy for the Sunshine State at the Coastal Region Library, 8619 W. Crystal St.,
ing food products that you make in your own home? Do you want to sell your home-made
Crystal River, FL 34428 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2017.
baked goods, candies, preserves, and more to the general public? If so, you don't want to
"Portrait of a Bride" event
miss this workshop! This workshop will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, May
Please join the Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace
1st and will run every Monday until May 15th, at the UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County
Church for a elaborate celebration of brides Thursday, April 27, in the Parish Life Center, 6
office, 3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1, Lecanto, FL 34461. For more information contact
Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Leigh Anne Brown, dynamic speaker, will present "Portrait
Stephanie Clamer at sclamer@ufl.edu or call 352-527-5700.
of a Bride - An Evolving Silhouette" featuring the history of vintage wedding gowns from
History of the Park Set for March
her extensive collection from 1890 to the present. Doors open at 11 AM for viewing the 20
The history of Homosassa and the Park will be highlighted during the month of
to 25 gowns on display with lunch at noon followed by the presentation. The luncheon will
March at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. Displays on our area's heri-
be catered by John Mason and the $20 tickets are available from Joan Reinhart at 527-7064.
tage will exhibited in the Park's Visitor Center on US 19 and in the Discovery Center from
We anticipate a sold out event. Deadline is April 20. Proceeds go to needed items for the
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 through the end of the month. Special exhibits on this subject will
church and charitable contributions.
also be displayed all month in the Discovery Center.
Citrus Genealogical Society Meeting
Spring Career Fair
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 11 at 10:00 AM at the
Citrus County Spring Career Fair takes place Thursday, March 23 at CF's Cit-
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker,
rus County campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, in Lecanto. More than a dozen employers
Annette Burke Lyttle, a nationally known genealogy lecturer, will talk about "Finding Your
are lined up for the event: Aflac, ASB Financial, Auto Customs, Benefit Advisors, Citrus
Family's Story in Free Online Newspaper Archives." Beyond birth, death and marriage
County Sheriff's Office, Citrus County Fire Rescue, Episcopal Children's Services, Florida
notices, historic newspapers can provide information that brings your ancestors and their
Department of Corrections, Health Matters, Home Instead Senior Care, Key Training Cen-
world to life. Many of these newspapers are available on line at no cost. Learn how to find
ter, Middlesex and Teleiman, LLC. Free career fair preparation assistance is available at
and use these valuable resources. Guests are welcome to attend. For information call Mary
CareerSource CLM career centers. For more information, call 800-434-JOBS, ext. 1200.
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Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.
Friends of the Community Centers Yard Sale
The Friends of the Community Centers are having their first annual Yard Sale at
6th Annual Music In The Park Bluegrass Music Festival
Central Citrus Community Center, for the week through March 24, 2017. The sale will be
Plan to attend this year's Annual Music in the Park Bluegrass Festival, Sat., April
open each day from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donations for the sale are being accepted now at
22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old
the Central Citrus Community Center, located in the Citrus County Resource Center, 2084
Floral City Road, Inverness. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Cooper, this year's Festival
W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, FL. The proceeds of the sale will help the "Friends" to
features five Bluegrass music groups, as well as food and craft vendors. Bring your lawn
enhance the Community Centers in Citrus County. For more information please call (352)
chairs (no alcohol or coolers are allowed) and listen to some toe-tapping music under our
527-5993.
old Florida oak trees, draped with Spanish moss. Fun for the entire family! Advance tickets
- $10/adults, children under 12, free ­ can be purchased at the Fort Cooper Park office or
Doggie Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 1.2-17, 10 Am To 2 Pm. At Withlacooche Technical College, Rte.
at the gate the day of the event for $13/adults, children under 12, free. The Festival is co-
44, Inverness. Donation: $5 Per Person, 10 And Under Free. Easter Costume Contest For
ordinated by Tin Roof Shack Productions. This year's featured Bluegrass bands are: "Wry
Animals And Humans. Prizes Awarded! This event is sponsored by A Greener Side Haven
Whiskey", "Pasture Prime", "Big Cypress Bluegrass", "Stillhouse Shakers" and "Alligator
,Inc. We currently house 60 to 70 dogs at one time, along with approximately 20 cats, and
Alley". Concessions will be available for purchase.
15 horses.
The City of Crystal River hosts event at Kings Bay Park
The City of Crystal River will host another "Music Under the Stars" event in the
bandshell at Kings Bay Park on Saturday March 25, 2017. The event will begin at 7:30pm
iver Retreat Spa
and will feature Craig Singleton & the Big City Band. Once again, Kings Bay Park
will transform with hundreds of twinkling lights under the moonlight. The City will provide
tables, chairs and linens to the first 100 people to reserve them or bring your own chairs or
blankets. Enjoy a beautiful spring evening and take a spin on the outdoor dancefloor under
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the oak and lights. Guests are encouraged to bring their best table decorations for a chance
to win prizes for the best "tablescape." Participants may bring their own food and bever-
ages for this event. Craig Singleton & The Big City Band are guaranteed to put on a
fantastic performance and get attendees on the dance floor with music everyone will know
and love from the Roaring 20's to today's hits! There is no cost to attend this event but
reserved tables are available for $30.00. For more information or to make your reservation
call (352)795-4216, extension 316.
The Center for Victim Rights Needs Help With iPad
Email addresses, files, emails, searches, etc. clean up in general and getting rid of
all unnecessary downloads. I'm sure there is more but I don't even know what to ask for at
this point. If you can donate your time please contact Cynthia at 352-628-6481.
ARE YOUR TAXES TOO HIGH?
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For PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARATION
MIKE GUDIS
352-564-0246 Cellular
352-795-2044 Land Line
Email: moneymike@mindspring.com
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