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Community Events Roy paintings
Citrus County Offices Closed for Good Friday and Easter
Citrus County Government offices will be closed Friday, April, 14 in observance of
Floral City Heritage Council - auction of Anita
Good Friday and Easter.
The Floral City Heritage Council will host a silent auction of Anita Roy paintings
The Citrus County Central Landfill will be open from 8:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. on
at 7 p.m. on April 18, 2017 at the Floral City Heritage Museum.
Friday, April 14. There will be No Hazardous Waste Drop-offs on Good Friday. The admin-
Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Floral City Heritage Council which
istration office will be closed all day. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, April 15.
owns and operates the Floral City Heritage Museum located at 8394 East Orange Avenue
All Citrus County Library branches and administrative offices will be closed on
(the Avenue of the Oaks) in Floral City. There will be a $10 donation, and wine and hor
Friday, April 14. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, April 15. Citrus County Transit will
d'oeuvres will be provided.
be closed for Good Friday, April 14. Citrus County Animal Services will be closed Good
Friday, April 14. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, April 15.
Spring Fling With An International Flair
6th Annual Music In The Park Bluegrass Music Festival
Experience the World's Fair with our Spring Fling Luncheon sponsored by The
Plan to attend this year's Annual Music in the Park Bluegrass Festival, Sat., April
Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 6168. This International Fair Extrva-
22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old
ganza luncheon is on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 2389 Norvell
Floral City Road, Inverness. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Cooper, this year's Festival
Bryant Blvd. Tickets are $ 20.00 per person and lunch will be provided. The luncheon will
features five Bluegrass music groups, as well as food and craft vendors. Bring your lawn
feature Money Trees and Baskets from the many different countries represented in this In-
chairs (no alcohol or coolers are allowed) and listen to some toe-tapping music under our
ternational Fair Extravaganza. Proceeds to this event support our scholarship fund and many
old Florida oak trees, draped with Spanish moss. Fun for the entire family! Advance tickets
local charities. Bring an unwrapped gift for an infant or toddler for the Life Pregnancy
- $10/adults, children under 12, free can be purchased at the Fort Cooper Park office or
Center and receive an extra ticket for the Door Prizes. For tickets and information call Pat
at the gate the day of the event for $13/adults, children under 12, free. The Festival is co-
@ 352-746-7563 or Debbie at 757-846-0589
ordinated by Tin Roof Shack Productions. This year's featured Bluegrass bands are: "Wry
DEC Fundraiser
Whiskey", "Pasture Prime", "Big Cypress Bluegrass", "Stillhouse Shakers" and "Alligator
The Citrus County Democrats' Casino Night Fundraiser is Saturday, April 29, 2017
Alley". Concessions will be available for purchase.
from 6-9pm at the Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills, FL. The
$50 admission price includes $500 of play money and complimentary appetizers catered by
"Portrait of a Bride" event
Please join the Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace
the Havana House. Games include poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and slot machines. Play
Church for a elaborate celebration of brides Thursday, April 27, in the Parish Life Center, 6
money winnings can be used to bid on over $5,600 in prizes during the auction at the end
Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Leigh Anne Brown, dynamic speaker, will present "Portrait
of the evening. A cash bar will be available. The Bad Kitty Band from Citrus County will
of a Bride - An Evolving Silhouette" featuring the history of vintage wedding gowns from
provide live entertainment
her extensive collection from 1890 to the present. Doors open at 11 AM for viewing the 20
Free Square Dancing at Central Citrus Community Center
to 25 gowns on display with lunch at noon followed by the presentation. The luncheon will
Join us for some good old fashion Square Dancing every Thursday in April at
be catered by John Mason and the $20 tickets are available from Joan Reinhart at 527-7064.
Central Citrus Community Center. Wes St. Onge is the caller and the dancing begins at
We anticipate a sold out event. Deadline is April 20. Proceeds go to needed items for the
12:30 p.m. All are welcome. There is no charge, just join us and have some fun. If you
church and charitable contributions.
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
iving Will Workshops on April 20
Each year National Healthcare Decisions Day encourages everyone to learn about
Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, Florida. Please
and put in place advance care planning so that your healthcare decisions and preferences
call (353)527-5993 for more information.
will be known if the time comes when you cannot speak for yourself. In conjunction with
Citrus DEC Meeting
this effort, Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast will present Five Wishes Workshops at
The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting is Wednes-
Wings Education Centers on Thursday, April 20, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in Homosassa at
day, April 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle in
8471 W. Periwinkle Lane and from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Lecanto at 3280 W. Audubon Park
Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.
Path.
Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive
Big & Little Cats Program at Park
The next blood drive for Our Lady of Grace, K of C Council 6168 blood ministries
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be highlighting Florida's
is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017, the Saturday after Easter, from 8 AM to 1 PM
Big and Little Cats: Florida Panthers and Bobcats during the month of April. A special
in Our Lady of Grace Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. In addition to
program and displays on Florida Panthers and Bobcats are planned during the month of
sharing fellowship with your fellow donors there will be a complimentary breakfast and
April. A special program on the Living with Florida Panthers initiative will be presented
tokens of appreciation for all donors. Please plan on participating in this drive. If there are
on Thursday, April 27, 2017, starting at 1:00 pm in the Florida Room in the park's Visitor
any questions call Life South at 352-527-3061
Center.
Free class to become a child's Guardian ad Litem
Become a powerful voice for an abused or neglected child in your area by becom-
ing a Guardian ad Litem, with free training, April 28 and 29.
More than 600 children are currently involved with the Citrus and Hernando Coun-
iver Retreat Spa
ty courts, most of which are under 12 years-old and have been removed from their parents
due to alcohol or drug addiction.
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this point. If you can donate your time please contact Cynthia at 352-628-6481.
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