The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 13, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Boomtown Days - Dunnellon April 15, 16, 17
Boomtown days celebration in Dunnellon will be held April 15 through the 17th.
Story tellers, historic play, street festival, magicians, crafts, car show, little mr/miss Dun-
Friday Flicks - April 15
nellon, art shows, music and Queen of the Rainbow Pageant. Friday 7pm to 10pm. - Sat. 9
“Strangers in Good Company” will be shown at 7 PM Friday April 15, at the
am to 6pm - Sun. 10 am to 5 pm. Sponsored by the local chamber of commerce for more
Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship. This is a mesmerizing tale of 8 “older” women who
information call 352-489-2320.
becomes stranded when their bus breaks down in the Wilderness. However, the crisis turns
into a magical time of good humor and spirit. Suggested donation is $3; soda and popcorn
Earth Day Egg-Stravaganza Saturday, April 23, 2011
will be available. 7633 No. Florida Ave. (rte 41) in Citrus Springs. Information: 860-0602
Egg Hunt begins at 9:00 am (Registration from 8:00 am). Donation of $5.00 for
children includes admission to park.The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will
Lakeside Craft Show
hold an Easter Egg Hunt for area children. Activities include an Easter Egg hunt for plastic
SAT. APRIL 23, 2011,10:00 A.M. TO 3:00. Free Admission and Parking. Inverness Elk’s
eggs, which can then be redeemed for goodies and trinkets. Please bring baskets. Parents
Lodge #2522. 3580 Lemon St. Hernando. On the lake beside the boat ramp. Turn on E. Lake
can take children’s photos with the Easter Bunny and other costumed characters. Donation
Place at the Ace Hardware on Hwy 41. Drawings, food and beverages, inside and outside
of $5.00 for children includes admission to park. Adults receive a 33% discount on park
crafters. Space available, call 352-860-2598.
admission.
Dunnellon High School Multi-Class Reunion
Rummage Sale at Peace Lutheran
Classes 67-68-69-70-71-72, Saturday / May 14, 2011. “A Day on the Rainbow” and “A
Members of Peace Lutheran Church are preparing for their huge annual rummage
Night At Juliettes." A Day on the Rainbow - $25 / 8am to Dusk,Rainbow Springs State Park
sale, on April 30. You name it, and you will probably find it here. The event starts at 8:00
Various Activities - Deli Sandwich/Build a Salad Lunch. A Night at Juliettes - $38 / 6pm
a.m. There will be no early sales. Peace Lutheran Church, “The Church On The Hill,” is
to 10:30pm,Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club.All you can eat Buffet Dinner, Dance,
located 5 miles north of Dunnellon on US 41 S. For more information, call the church of-
Various Short Presentations.Music by Chris White - KJDJ Music. Please contact Shirley
fice, 352-489-5881.
Dowling - dhsreunion2011@gmail.com. Pam Ebert Kempen - pebbleskoc@gmail.com,
Ron Edgar - rvedgar@yahoo.com or 954-957-1516
16th Annual Family Fishing Tournament
The Citrus County Builders’ Association and Exclusive Platinum Sponsor F.D.S.
CCVC’s Membership Drive
Disposal Inc proudly present the 16th Annual Family Fishing Tournament to be held on
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) invites all honorably discharged
April 30 & May 1, 2011 at the Homosassa Riverside Resort in Homosassa, Florida. Youth
veterans, their spouse, widows and widowers along with other veterans’ organizations and
Partner Coastal Conservation Association – Citrus Chapter will also hold its Aaron Monier
current coalition members to our open business meetings on the fourth Thursday of each
Memorial Youth Tournament in conjunction with the CCBA’s Annual favorite to make the
month at 6 p.m. at the DAV Building located at 1039 N. Paul Dr. Inverness just off Hwy 41.
weekend a true family experience for all.
Annual membership donation is just $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years. Mem-
The CCBA Annual Fishing Tournament is a local favorite with a growing fan base
bers should check their membership card for expiration dates, and call 352-527-4537.
and boasts $13,000 in cash and prizes based on 125 boat entries. Official entry forms can
Roast ‘n Toast of Gary Bartell. Tickets on Sale Now
be picked up in person at the Homosassa Riverside Resort, Riverside Crab House, F.D.S.
FPRA- Nature Coast Roast N Toast, more mileage than an antique car. Friday
Disposal Inc, Citrus 95 & Fox 96 and the Citrus County Builders Association. The Citrus
April 29, 2011. Doors Open 6p.m. Dinner and program 7pm. Citrus Hills Golf & Country
County Builders Association is open 9am – 5pm Monday thru Thursday and can be con-
Club. A black tie affair honoring former Citrus County Commissioner Gary Bartell. $75 per
tacted by email to info@citrusbuilders.com or by calling (352) 746-9028.
person, Contact Lanse at 352-212-4994or lanse@boomtownmedia.net
Maundy Thursday Service
Disaster preparedness training April 28
The Maundy Thursday service on April 21, and the Good Friday service on April
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is hosting a class on April 28, from
22, will be held at 7:00 p.m.
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to train volunteers to become public speakers and participate in support activities
There will be only one Easter Sunday worship service, at 8:00 a.m. Peace Lutheran
to educate Citrus County residents on disaster preparedness and response.
Church at 7201 South Highway 41, just 5 miles north of Dunnellon.
Volunteer opportunities include: course training facilitation, citizen recruitment, ad-
5th Annual Ozello Fund Raiser Adventure Race
ministrative support activities, and session coordination. Following the training, volunteers will
The 5th Annual “Ozello Adventure Race,” sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Cen-
host sessions to educate citizens on the importance of having a survival kit and a family commu-
tral Ridge-Crystal River, will be held on April 30th in Ozello at Pirate’s Cove boat ramp.
nications plan. Volunteers will receive a recognition certificate for completing the training and
The race has become so popular with participants statewide, that Kiwanis has an-
free Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) course materials. The class will be held
nounced they will limit the “2011 Race” to the first 150 applications.
in the Training Room at the Citrus County Resource Center, located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton
Barry Schwartz, race director, said “The limitation is for the safety of the partici-
Court, off County Road 491 just south of Beverly Hills. For registration and more information,
pants.” For application information call 352-795-4780. The triathlon race consists of one
call the Nature Coast Volunteer Center at (352) -527-5950
and a half mile of kayaking, seven miles of bicycling and two miles of running. The kayak-
River Retreat Spa
ing portion of the race has become popular because there are a large number of kayakers
living in central Florida. All funds derived from the event will be used for Kiwanis Scholar-
ships and youth activities.
6015 Hwy. 40 W. • Yankeetown, FL
Each participant will receive lunch, the satisfaction of helping a local students re-
352-447-2505
ceive scholarships, and an all new 2011 souvenir t-shirt featuring Ozello Adventure Race’s
mascot “Ozzie.”
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products • Masques, Peels & Facials • Permanent Make-Up
Ozello is the perfect venue to hold the Adventure Race as it is a scenic island
Cuts & Color • Barber & ClipperCuts • Massage (Lic.MM19077)
located in the Gulf. Traffic is limited and the facilities are wonderful. To get there drive 10
Manicures, Pedicures & Acrylics •Tanning & Exercise
miles on Ozello Trail (County Road 494) west of US Highway 19 between Crystal River
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Friday, April 15 • 3:00 - 8:00 pm
Easter Sunday Service at Homosassa Wildlife Park
Nature Coast Community Church invites area residents to attend an Easter Sunday
Bring in Unwanted Gold Jewelry
service in the Garden of the Springs at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State
Leave with $$-CASH-$$
Park on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 8:00 am. For more information, please call the church
office at (352) 628-6222.
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