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Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon Central Ridge Library, 425

W. Roosevelt Blvd, Beverly Hills, FL 34465 Tri-county Working Group of Suwannee-St.

Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee Technical College

Johns Sierra Club will present Water Works: Stand Up and Act Now at the Citrus County

Who: Anyone interested in attending WTC and training for an exciting new career

Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM to 12:00

including Sophomores-Juniors-Seniors! What: Meet the instructors, tour program and shop

noon. Water Works: Stand Up and Act Now is an interactive, presenter-led PowerPoint

areas, ask questions When: Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Where:

program that translates scientific facts into common language, detailing the specific impact

WTC, 1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL ¨ Parents are welcome to attend with students

of Florida's and especially the tri-county's (Citrus-Levy-Marion) water problems on jobs,

¨ You must have your own transportation to and from WTC (sorry, no busses!) ¨ Enter WTC

property values, lifestyles, ecotourism and most importantly, our drinking water.

at the east entrance off Montgomery Street (across from the Suncoast Federal ATM) For

`Art in the Park' set for March 12 & 13 at Rainbow Springs

more information, contact WTC at 352-726-2430 ext. 4326

Original art by members of the Florida Artists Gallery and the Ocala Art Group

Fort Cooper Days March 12 & 13, 2016

will be featured when the Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park hosts Art in the Park on

Fort Cooper State Park, Inverness Florida The sound of musket volleys and the

March 12 and 13, 2016. The show and sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday the

smell of gunpowder will greet visitors to Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old Floral City

12th, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday the 13th.

Road in Inverness as it celebrates Fort Cooper Days on March 12 and 13. Experience

This annual event is always popular because the art pavilions overlook the beauti-

Florida's history...the April 1836 skirmishes of the Second Seminole War on the shores of

ful headwaters of Rainbow Springs, the source of the Rainbow River. Visitors may also

Lake Holathlikaha. Watch as volunteers re-enact an attack between a tribe of Seminoles

stroll to the three waterfalls on the property.

and members of the First Georgia Battalion of Volunteers. Re-enactments occur at 11 a.m.

Art in the Park is a fund-raiser for the Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park. A

and 2:00 p.m. each day. Come and enjoy modern and period artisans, living history dem-

portion of sales go to improvements in the park, and there will also be a drawing for donated

onstrations, exhibits, food and refreshments. Admission: Adults through 13 yrs. old $6.00,

art. Rainbow Springs State Park is located on US 41, three miles north of Dunnellon. For

12 yrs. and under are free. Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Cooper.

more information, call352-465-8555.

Old Fashioned Bingo For Pet Lovers

Telephone Reassurance Program Offered for Isolated Seniors

Remember the old fashioned bingo we used to play years ago? You know...the

The Nature Coast Volunteer Center and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

kind with no electronic equipment and speed games that you can't keep up with! On Sat-

(RSVP) are offering the Telephone Reassurance Program to isolated or elderly individuals.

urday, March 19th, SNIPPET will have just that! This is not your high-stakes bingo---just

This program is to create a sense of security through regular phone contact with one of our

fun for a good cause. For a $12 non-refundable donation, you will be able to play fun

trained volunteers. This program confirms safety and imparts care and concern at no cost

and easy bingo with a great bunch of animal lovers! A light lunch is included at 12:15 pm,

to you. The Telephone Reassurance program will have a trained volunteer call you once a

followed by bingo at 1:00 pm. You`ll have a chance to win one of the many small prizes

week or daily, Monday through Friday. Calling times vary from 8:00 am 4:00 p.m. If you

or maybe a theme basket worth $25 or more. Everybody is welcome! Guys too, if you

think you could benefit from this program, or you would like more information, please call

dare! Seating is limited, so make your reservation soon.  SNIPPET at 436-4268 today.

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AdvertisforgMarch 19 at 12:15 Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion Counties Free Florida-Friendly Gardening Workshop in March

calendar in at Reasonable pm at the Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc

509 S. Orwell will be used to help Citrus County residents who need Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free garden-

Knighton Ct., Lecanto.3All proceedsPt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

ing workshop on March 22 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Fertilization of your lawn and landscape can

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oped by the University of Florida. Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service

Building, located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at

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352-527-5708 to confirm your participation.

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Writer's Workshop in March

The Sunshine State Romance Authors, Inc. will host a workshop on March 26th at

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the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S Grandmarch Avenue, Homosassa. The class is being

presented by multi-publishedJessica Nelson will explain point of view. "Who's

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Point of ViewIt?" one the most importantof writing a novel. Correct

Is will cover  of  aspects 

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point of view is often a make or break concept in a writer's first book. The meeting starts at

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10:00 and visitors are always welcome. For additional information call Linda Tillis at 352-

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x  Services  Workshop   

The University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension Service is providing a

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free program on tips on leaving your home for extended periods. This is a program that will

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prepare your home inside and out, prevent mold & mildew, organize important papers, and

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keep your home safe from disasters.

The next class "Closing Your Seasonal Home" will be held on Monday, March 7,

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2016 at 10:00 am. Pre-registration is appreciated. This free program is held at the Coastal

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Region Public Library, located at 8619 W Crystal Street in Crystal River.

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For more information, call Sarah at the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County

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Extension office in Lecanto at 352-527-5713.

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