The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - March 31, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
4th Annual Ozello Adventure Race
The 4th Annual “Ozello Adventure Race,” sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Cen-
tral Ridge-Crystal River, will be held on April 24th in Ozello at Pirate’s Cove boat ramp.
Movies in the Park program begins April 17
The Citrus County Parks and Recreation Bureau is inviting families and residents
The race has become so popular with participants statewide, that Kiwanis has announced
to free movies under the stars this spring and summer. The movies are all PG-rated and
they will limit the “2010 Race” to the first 150 applications. Barry Schwartz, race director,
will be shown at parks around the county on six Saturday evenings between April and Au-
said “The limitation is for the safety of the participants.” He urged that applicants log on
gust. The movies will begin as soon as it is dark enough.
to the Ozello Adventure Race website now for an easy and convenient method to register:
County Parks Division officials said it is an invitation to bring the family, a picnic
ozelloadventurerace.com. Or he can be reached at 352 795-4780.
basket and blankets or the low, beach-type folding chairs to have a fun movie night out in the
The triathlon race consists of one and a half mile of kayaking, seven miles of
open air. Parks and Recreation will even supply the popcorn. Blankets are encouraged and
bicycling and two miles of running. The kayaking portion of the race has become popular
folding chairs should be no more than six inches off the ground so theydon’t block others’
because there are a large number of kayakers living in central Florida. Ideally it promotes
view. The first showing will be as follows:  Saturday, April 17 - Cloudy with a Chance of
participation from the age groups that Ozello Adventure Race accepts-- participants from 14
Meatballs (PG) at Lecanto Community Park, 3505 W. Educational Path, Lecanto. The Parks
years and older. The entry fees are $30 for an individuals and $20 for a high school student.
Division is seeking sponsorship for the free movie series. Anyone interested in sponsoring
Teams of two or three are charged $25 per person and $20 for students. Registration is $40
or donating can call Debra Burden, 527-7540 or email her at Debra.Burden@bocc.citrus.
per person on race day. (If available).
fl.us. Sponsors get their names on event flyers, the Website, and On-Movie-Screen Adver-
All funds derived from the event will be used for Kiwanis Scholarships and youth
tisement, as well as in press releases. Sponsorship applications are due April 9 for inclusion
activities. Each racer must have a kayak, paddle, pfd, running shoes, bicycle, water bottle
in promotional materials. Call for more information.
and snacks. A limited number of kayaks, paddle and pfd will be available to rent for $20 but
must be received in advance at the time of registration. Check in time is 9 am and the race
FRIENDS OF wildlife park TO HOST Easter egg hunt
begins 10 am.
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Ho-
mosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. is planning a big Easter Egg Hunt event at the Wildlife
Share in Your Community
Park on Saturday, April 3, 2010. The event will be held on the green behind the parking
Help yourself and your community. SHARE, acronym for Self-Help-And-Resource-
area at the park’s Visitor Center and main entrance on U.S. 19. Families should arrive by
Exchange, is a private, not for profit organization that strengthens and builds communities
8:00 am to register their children for the Easter Egg Hunts that will begin at 9:00 am. The
through volunteer service and offers participants great savings on food. No income require-
children will be divided into three age groups: children ages 1 through 4 years; children ages
ments; just you, your family, and your desire to make a difference.
5 through 8 years; and children 9 through 12 years. Parents should bring baskets for their
SHARE Registration / Sign-Up at Peace Lutheran Church, is Thursday, April 8,
children for collecting eggs. A donation of $5.00 per child will include admission to the
and Saturday, April 10, from 9 AM to 11 AM. Distribution / Pick-Up Day is Saturday, April
Wildlife Park. Adults will be given a 33% discount on their admission to the park.
24, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Peace Lutheran Church is now designated by SHARE as
2nd Annual Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble
a Select Host Site.
HERNANDO--—The Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute will present the 2nd Annual
For information on SHARE, the benefits, and the SHARE Food Packages offered
Camp Good Hope Golf Scramble on Saturday, April 24 at 8:30 am at Citrus Hills Golf &
this month, call James Spiegelberg, Host Site Coordinator, 489-5249, or stop by the SHARE
Country Club located at 509 E. Hartford St., Hernando.
Host Site at Peace Lutheran Church, on the Sign-Up / Registration dates.
Entry fee for the event is $75 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are $100. $400 includes
Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church on the Hill,” is located at 7201 South Hwy.
hole sponsorship and a team of golfers. Entry fee includes lunch, 1st thru 3rd prizes, special
41, 5 miles north of downtown Dunnellon.
Our Pub
hole prizes and a golfer gift bag.
Funds raised are earmarked to help fund Camp Good Hope and Teen Encounter,
Hospice of Citrus County bereavement camps for children which are presented twice a year.
Tournament Director Ed Hernandez commented, “By playing in our event you assist
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children who have lost a loved one.” For additional information, contact Tournament Direc-
tor Ed Hernandez at 352. 344.8998 or 352.201.2609.
& Package Store
Pancake Breakfast, Meet the Cadets
Manatee Division of the Naval Sea Cadets is having an “Open Ship” at the Coast
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Guard Station in Yankeetown. On Saturday April 10th, from 9 to 3. Come meet our cadets
and see if the Sea Cadet Corps is for you. Contact our commanding officer LTJG Todd
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Dunn at 352-726-0522 or check out our web site www.manateediv.org.
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
We are also having a Pancake Breakfast, hosted by Parsons Memorial Presbyterian
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
Church, located by the Coast Guard Station. Breakfast is 8a.m. to 11a.m. The $4.50 dona-
Everything Made to Order
tion goes to the Sea Cadets Corps. There will be Staff and Cadets available for any question.
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