The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 1, 2009
Community Events & Meetings
20th Annual WillFest Starts April 3rd
The 20th Will McLean Festival (WILLFEST) will bring performers from all over Florida to
the Withlacoochee campground near Dunnellon the weekend of April 3,4,5. The celebration will
feature singer/songwriters who have performed at every WILLFEST from the beginning. This
year will also present for the first time six new teen performers.
Veterans include Dale Crider, Frank Thomas, Jeanie Fitchen, Whitey Markle and the
Swamprooters and the groups PATCHWORK and SOUTHWIND.
On Saturday night,, April 4, Amy Carol Webb will host “Rivers Roll On,” a tribute to WILLFEST.
More than fifty groups and solo performers from Blountstown to Coconut Grove come
to share their music on multiple stages. Workshops in songwriting, guitar, fiddle, banjo, harmonica,
dulcimer and autoharp are offered at no charge. Special creative children's activities will be under
the direction of Mona Stuart. Advance weekend tickets are $30. At the gate weekend admission
will be $35. Friday only admission at the gate is $15; Saturday: $18 and Sunday only $15. For
information, call 352-465-7208.
“Peace Lutheran Celebrates The Lenten Season”
Peace Lutheran Church at 7201 South Highway 41, just 5 miles north of downtown
Dunnellon, is celebrating the season of Lent that leads to Easter with Wednesday evening
dinners and services throughout the remainder of March as well as April 1 and April 8. A light
meal is served by Peace family members at 6:15 p.m. and service begins at 7:00 p.m. For more
information contact the church at 352-489-5881.
(Above) Seated, L to R, are judges for the Chili
Wildlife Park Host Easter Egg Hunt
Cook-Off held at the Gilley-Long-O'Steen VFW
Post 8698 in Inglis, last Saturday: Preston Carl,
HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Homo-
Inglis; Bob Webb, Inglis, Mens Auxiliary Presi-
sassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. is planning a big Easter Egg Hunt event at the Wildlife Park
dent and newly-elected Inglis Town Commis-
on Saturday, April 11, 2009. The event will be held on the green behind the parking area at the
sioner; and Joe Gumus, Mens Auxiliary Treasurer,
park’s Visitor Center and main entrance on U.S. 19. Families should arrive by 8:30 a.m. to
Crystal River. Standing, are the ladies who orga-
register their children for the Easter Egg Hunts that will begin at 9:00 a.m. The children will be
nized the event, Debbie McDuffie, on left, and
divided into three age groups: children ages 1 through 4 years; children ages 5 through 8
Ginger Phillips, right, canteen manager.
years; and children 9 through 12 years.
(Right)These beaming ladies are the
A donation of $5.00 per child will include admission to the Wildlife Park. Adults will
winners of the Chili Cook-Off that was held at
be given a 33% discount on their admission to the park.
the Gilley-Long-O'Steen VFW Post 8698 in Ing-
Market Day with Art - 2nd Saturday of the Month
lis, last Saturday. The first-place winner (left) is
This event is location on the grounds of Heritage Village, in the heart of Historic
Betsy Webb, affectionately called "Betty Boop"
Downtown Crystal River (Heritage Side). Our next show is Saturday, April 11th.. This event will
by the VFW members, who was awarded a $25
be from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m. Falling on Easter week-end, this Spring theme will be accompanied by
gift certificate to the post. The second-place winner (right) is Annie Hazel, who won a $15 gift
Fresh Produce, Herbs, Plants, Flowers, and Food. Creative Talents sold by Local Artists, Crafters,
certificate to the post. The judges said that all the chilis were delicious, and the judges all went
Musicians and more. To participate as a vendor contact Laura Lou at 352-564-1400..
back for seconds after the judging was completed!
Landfill closes early Good Friday
Girl's Day Out, Dunnellon, Tues., April 7
The Citrus County Central Landfill will close at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009 in
The merchants in Dunnellon's Historic Village invite the public to "Girl's Day Out," held
observance of Good Friday. For information on landfill hours, call 527-7672 during office
the first Tuesday of each month, from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The next Girl's Day Out will be
hours our go to the county’s Web site at www.bocc.citrus.fl.us. Click on Departments, then
held on April 7, as always, in the historic area of Dunnellon: Cedar St. (Hwy. 40), Chestnut and
Public Works, then Solid Waste.
CCVC Monthly Vets Benefit
Walnut Sts. and W. Pennsylvania Ave. Go shopping with your girlfriends, enjoy in-store
River Retreat Spa
River
Yard Sale Sat. April 4th
specials and refreshments, do lunch and have fun! For additional information, please call
6015 Hwy. 40W
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition
(352) 465-9200.
Yankeetown, Florida
monthly Yard Sale is back in business on Sat-
Dunnellon's First Saturday Village Market, April 4
352-447-2505
urday, April 4th from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Our
The Historic Village Shops of Dunnellon presents "First Saturday Village Market," held
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 550 U.S. 41
on the first Saturday of every month, from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The event is a combination of
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
S. in Inverness. The Coalition will also be ac-
Cuts • Hair Color
a flea market and sidewalk sale, with vendors and merchants lined-up on the streets. The next
Barber & Clipper Cuts
cepting donations of non perishable food
Village Market will be held on April 4 in the historic area of Dunnellon: Cedar St. (Hwy. 40),
Masques • Peels • Facials
products and donations in the change bank
Chestnut and Walnut Sts. and W. Pennsylvania Ave. For additional information, please call
Permanent Make-Up
parking meter at the entrance to the yard sale
(352) 465-9200.
Mini & Hourly Massage
to supplement the purchase of food. Booths
Tanning • Exercise
Shine Volunteers Needed In Levy And Citrus Counties
are available by reservation for a tax deduct-
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veterans’
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Save Money on Their Prescription Medications Inform Them of Medicaid Programs for Which
• WAXING - Buy 1 & Get 50% off 2nd One!  tions by calling Richard Floyd at 352-726-5031
• RIVER TOURS - 10% Off Guided Tours! between 5 and 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
They May be Eligible comprehensive training provided at no cost in June 2009. Mileage
expenses reimbursed – Lunch provided. Basic computer skills needed; bilingual persons are
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