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Community Events

"Portrait of a Bride" event

Please join the Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace

Church for a elaborate celebration of brides Thursday, April 27, in the Parish Life Center, 6

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Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Leigh Anne Brown, dynamic speaker, will present "Portrait

Thinking about opening a Home-based Food Business? Are you interested in sell-

of a Bride - An Evolving Silhouette" featuring the history of vintage wedding gowns from

ing food products that you make in your own home? Do you want to sell your home-made

her extensive collection from 1890 to the present. Doors open at 11 AM for viewing the 20

baked goods, candies, preserves, and more to the general public? If so, you don't want to

to 25 gowns on display with lunch at noon followed by the presentation. The luncheon will

miss this workshop! This workshop will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, May

be catered by John Mason and the $20 tickets are available from Joan Reinhart at 527-7064.

1st and will run every Monday until May 15th, at the UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County

We anticipate a sold out event. Deadline is April 20. Proceeds go to needed items for the

office, 3650 W. Sovereign Path, Suite 1, Lecanto, FL 34461. For more information contact

church and charitable contributions.

Stephanie Clamer at sclamer@ufl.edu or call 352-527-5700.

6th Annual Music In The Park Bluegrass Music Festival

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt

Plan to attend this year's Annual Music in the Park Bluegrass Festival, Sat., April

Saturday, April 1.2-17, 10 Am To 2 Pm. At Withlacooche Technical College, Rte.

22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old

44, Inverness. Donation: $5 Per Person, 10 And Under Free. Easter Costume Contest For

Floral City Road, Inverness. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Cooper, this year's Festival

Animals And Humans. Prizes Awarded! This event is sponsored by A Greener Side Haven

features five Bluegrass music groups, as well as food and craft vendors. Bring your lawn

,Inc. We currently house 60 to 70 dogs at one time, along with approximately 20 cats, and

chairs (no alcohol or coolers are allowed) and listen to some toe-tapping music under our

15 horses.

old Florida oak trees, draped with Spanish moss. Fun for the entire family! Advance tickets

Solar Presentation

- $10/adults, children under 12, free can be purchased at the Fort Cooper Park office or

Tri-county Working Group of Suwannee-St. Johns Sierra Club will present Solar:

at the gate the day of the event for $13/adults, children under 12, free. The Festival is co-

Unlimited Energy for the Sunshine State at the Coastal Region Library, 8619 W. Crystal St.,

ordinated by Tin Roof Shack Productions. This year's featured Bluegrass bands are: "Wry

Crystal River, FL 34428 at 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 1, 2017.

Whiskey", "Pasture Prime", "Big Cypress Bluegrass", "Stillhouse Shakers" and "Alligator

rash'n Treasures

Alley". Concessions will be available for purchase.

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

Citrus DEC Meeting

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting is Wednes-

31 from 9 AM to 2 PM and Saturday, April 1 from 8 AM to 1 PM in the Parish Life Center,

day, April 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle in

6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills, FL, 34465. Sale items will include an interesting variety

Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

of practical and decorative household items, books, vintage jewelry, plants, small furniture

and toys. All proceeds are used for charitable work within and outside our parish No cloth-

Shelter Me, Citrus Presentation April 11th

ing or Exercise equipment will be accepted. The monthly Flea Market held on the first

On April 11 th, Debbie Ressler of "Shelter Me, Citrus" will be giving an informa-

Saturday of the month will be outside on Saturday. For more information, contact Gloria

tional presentation at the LWVCC meeting at Coastal Region Library,8619 W. Crystal St.,

McCune at 330-671- 7242.

Crystal River, at 10:15 AM. All interested men and women are invited to attend.

As most Citrus County residents know, there is a major problem with housing shel-

Citrus Genealogical Society Meeting

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 11 at 10:00 AM at the

ter animals."Shelter Me, Citrus " is a 501 C (3) foundation that was formed for the purpose

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker,

of obtaining funds to build a new animal shelter in Citrus County on county-owned land in

Annette Burke Lyttle, a nationally known genealogy lecturer, will talk about "Finding Your

Lecanto.

Family's Story in Free Online Newspaper Archives." Beyond birth, death and marriage

We have many animal lovers in our county who are applauding the efforts of

notices, historic newspapers can provide information that brings your ancestors and their

this group. Please consider attending this meeting and learning more about the foundation.

world to life. Many of these newspapers are available on line at no cost. Learn how to find

For more info please call 352-382-0032 or email lwvcc2013@gmail.com. Also,

and use these valuable resources. Guests are welcome to attend. For information call Mary

visit our website at www.lwvcitrus.org. and visit our Facebook page, League of Women

Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

Voters of Citrus County.The LWVCC is a nonpartisan organization.

DEC Fundraiser

Spring Fling With An International Flair

The Citrus County Democrats' Casino Night Fundraiser is Saturday, April 29,

Experience the World's Fair with our Spring Fling Luncheon sponsored by The

2017 from 6-9pm at the Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills,

Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 6168. This International Fair Extrva-

FL. The $50 admission price includes $500 of play money and complimentary appetizers

ganza luncheon is on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 2389 Norvell

catered by the Havana House. Games include poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and slot

Bryant Blvd. Tickets are $ 20.00 per person and lunch will be provided. The luncheon will

machines. Play money winnings can be used to bid on over $5,600 in prizes during the auc-

feature Money Trees and Baskets from the many different countries represented in this

tion at the end of the evening. A cash bar will be available. The Bad Kitty Band from Citrus

International Fair Extravaganza. Proceeds to this event support our scholarship fund and

County will provide live entertainment

many local charities. Bring an unwrapped gift for an infant or toddler for the Life Preg-

nancy Center and receive an extra ticket for the Door Prizes. For tickets and information

call Pat @ 352-746-7563 or Debbie at 757-846-0589

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Free Square Dancing at Central Citrus Community Center

Join us for some good old fashion Square Dancing every Thursday in March and

April at Central Citrus Community Center. Wes St. Onge is the caller and the dancing begins

at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome. There is no charge, just join us and have some fun. If you

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do not dance, you can come and enjoy the music and watch the dancing. If you need to

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learn the dances, help will be available. Central Citrus Community Center is located in the

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any questions call Life South at 352-527-3061

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