The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - March 3, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
Wildlife park Sets heritage day for Sat. Mar. 6
Whether you are an area resident, a visitor interested in the history of Homosassa, or
a former employee of the attraction or park, you will enjoy a step back in time Saturday,
Military Card Party at the Art Center
March 6, 2010, at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. This year the Wild-
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party in the Art and Edu-
life Park will partner with Citrus County Historical Society, Citrus County Library System,
cation Building, on Thursday, March 11, from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon
and other local groups to present this annual event with sponsorship by the Citrus County
of fun. Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact
Chronicle and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. Homosassa Heritage Day
Nancy Pearson at 382-2191.The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization
exhibits and activities will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be no charge for the
located on the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. Contact 746-7606.
programs and exhibits in the Florida Room. Regular admission will apply for entrance into
Wildlife Park to Host Wildlife Jeopardy
the Wildlife Park.
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-
The Wildlife Park will have special exhibits of old photos and memorabilia from
mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will host a Wildlife Jeopardy program on endangered
the Park and Attraction’s early days. Exhibits by the Citrus County Historical Society, Ho-
Whooping cranes in the Education Center on Saturday, March 20, 2010. Wildlife Jeopardy
mosassa River Garden Club, Homosassa Civic Club, Citrus County Libraries, and Candace
programs are scheduled through May.
Booth and Betty Berger of Inglis with information on Dessie Smith Prescott will be set up
Wildlife Jeopardy is an educational program for all ages. Volunteer Barbara Cairns
in the Florida Room.
will use a Jeopardy-style format to present interesting information on different Florida
Car & Truck Show , March 7, Homosassa
species each month. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the park’s two resident
The Citrus County Cruisers is holding its 26th Manatee Car & Truck Show on
Whooping cranes in a habitat along the park’s Wildlife Walk.
Sun., March 7, from 9:00 a.m. until around 3:30 p.m. The show will be held at the Crys-
This program is included in regular park admission. It is a 10-minute walk from the
tal Chevy/Chrysler/Jeep/Nissan dealership located at 1035 S. Suncoast Blvd. (Hwy. 19) in
park’s west entrance on Fishbowl Drive to the Education Center.
Homosassa. Pre-registration is $15, until March 1st. Call Jim at 352-527-0024 or Dan at
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Regular Meeting
352-382-7043 for additional information. Vendors can sign up by calling Bert at 352-795-
The Regular Meeting; March 13, 2010,9:30 A.M.,First Presbyterian Church,1501
3652. Top 50 entrants, in many categories, will receive awards. A dash plaque will be given
SE Hwy 19,Crystal River. The March meeting will feature a 3 blind mice demonstration.
to the first 200 vehicles registered, with a free 4x6 photo of each registered vehicle, and
3 members will each style similar nursery stock Junipers at the same time. As usual, the
a $100 Club Participation Award. Only pre-1985 vehicles (antiques, customs, trucks and
meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. For more information contact
street rods) can enter.
Pres. Jim Stephens - 352 848 0102.
Will Fest Presents Florida Music
The 21st annual Will McLean Music Festival (WILLFEST), March 12,13,14, at
the Sertoma Rranch in Brooksville, will feature over 70 Florida acoustic musicians from
age 9 to artists who have been with the festival since its inception. This festival provides an
opportunity for guests to meet and camp with the musicians. After the stages close down,
everyone is welcome to join the evening campfire circles. Sertoma Ranch is located at 85
Myers Road, Brooksville, FL 34602. Weekend admission is $30 in advance and $35 at the
gate. For information, call 352-465-7208
Spring Craft Sale, Hernando, March 19 & 20
The “Holidaze Crafters” of Hernando United Methodist church is having their an-
nual SPRING CRAFT SALE that will be held at the church - 2125 E. Norvell Bryant Hwy.
(Hwy. 486), Hernando - on Fri. and Sat., March 19 & 20, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. - rain or
shine. More than 23 crafters will offer you exciting and unique handmade items, made in the
USA. Home-baked goodies will be sold to raise money for missions. The Friendship Cafe’
will provide a light breakfast and lunch to keep you going! If you are interested in renting
a space to sell your craft items or need additional information, please call Robin Baker at
352-445-1487.
Census Office Job Fair
The Ocala Local Census Office is hosting a Job Fair on March 8, 2010 at the Sum-
ter Professional Center 200 Cleveland Ave. (CR 466A) Wildwood, Fl 34785 from 11am
to 6pm. We are currently accepting applications for several positions, ranging from field
supervision to office clerical.
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
River Retreat Spa
FREE Online ADS!
6015 Hwy. 40W
Mon-Hppy Hr all day bowling Tourn 7:30 pm
Yankeetown, Florida
You can now place free ads
352-447-2505
Tue-Bike Night/Open Mic 8pm-? $1 draft
on our website:
Cuts • Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
8-10pm -1st Tue every month
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
www.thenewscaster.com/
Off Hwy 40
Lingere show 7:30 pm
Masques • Peels • Facials
On Lk. Rousseau
Permanent Make-Up
classifieds
Wed-1.75 cans all day pool tourn 7:30 pm
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Call 447-2755
Save Time!
Thu-Bar bingo 2-4pm Dart Tourn 7:30pm
Tanning • Exercise
for info
Massage - lic. # MM19077
$1.75 Rum & coke
You can also place a paid
February Specials
Hours 12pm-UBD
Fri-Karaoke 8pm pizza $1 a slice
print ad at the same location,
His & Her Massages
Mon-Sun.
Sat-Karaoke 8pm Sadie Hawkins dance
same time.
2 for $99
Sun-Nascar party
R.V & Tent
Gym Open 5 Days/week
sites available
SERVICE
SALES
Register Cracker Farm
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
517 Hwy 40 W - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
John C. Meyers, Sr.
9225 N. Rainelle Ave. • Crystal River, FL
Mov
BuddyAndFreds.com
Mobile Locksmith
Off Dunnellon Rd (488) - 2nd street W of Citrus Ave. (495)
Established 1983
ing
Family Owned & Operated Hydroponic Farm, Quality
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm & Sat 8am-2pm
Produce Naturally Grown. “Drop By and See How We Grow.”
Sale
Serving Citrus, S. Levy & Dunnellon
R.V. Accessories
Cell (352) 422-4770
R.V. Sewer Part - Paint - Keys - Garden - Patio
Call Us:
Open to the Public
746-1028
Plumbing - Electrical - Nuts - Bolts - Tools
(352)
(352) 563-1604
Fresh Strawberries
Stainless - LP Gas Heaters - Thermacell - Case Knives
Bonded & Certified
& Much More
(863) 978-8434
Leatherman Tools - Unique Tank Chemicals
REPAIRS