The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Exceeding speed limits in school zones can be costly when stopped. Fail to stop for
school bus-$163.50. Exceed limit 1 to5-$113.50, 10 to 14-$263.50, 15 to 19-$313.50. Take an
Boomtown Days of Dunnellon 2009
AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to ask if you are
The small town of Dunnellon Florida is looking for some great artists to take part in their
entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee is $14, for AARP members $12. To register for a
53rd annual Boomtown Days Art Show Sat. and Sun. April 25 & 26, 2009.
class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future classes contact Charlie Lucente
The Chamber of Commerce of Dunnellon hosts the show that will award prizes of $300
at 726-0753.
for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third to the winners of the juried art show.
Crystal River, Homosassa area: Apr. 21 and 22: 12:30 p.m. at Seven Rivers Regional Medical
The Boomtown Days Festival celebrates the discovery of phosphate in the late 1800s
Center, Medical Offices Building, Ste. 2A Community Room, 6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal
and the subsequent “boom” of the economy and population.
River. Call Hedda Smith at 527-8144.
The weekend kicks off Friday evening with a Boom or Bust Party from 6 to 9 pm.
Apr. 30 and May 1: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
followed by two days of live entertainment (kraigkenning.com) river boat rides, beauty
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416.
contests, arts, crafts and an antique car show. The event takes place in the Historic Village
May 7 and 8: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
of Dunnellon where quaint shops and eateries abound and the confluence of the Rainbow
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
and Withlacoochee Rivers is just 3 blocks away. For more information call (352) 489-2320.
May 14 and 15: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
Free Jazz Appreciation Month Clinic at Courthouse Museum
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
April is National Jazz Appreciation Month and what better way to celebrate than by
May 19 and 20: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
attending a free jazz clinic at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum – 2nd floor – downtown
River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
Inverness on the Square. Instructional techniques and methods, by one or more of the follow-
May 21 and 22: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
ing musicians and/or instruments, will assist in enhancing your skills. Or, if you just enjoy the
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
world of jazz, but are not a musician this would be a great opportunity to learn about the
Beverly Hills and Lecanto: May 12 and 14: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77
different musicians and their instruments. Come to any or all of the sessions. Saturday, April
Civic Circle. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497
25th, Noon - 5:00 p.m. 2nd Floor, Historic Courthouse – The Old Courthouse Heritage Mu-
May 23 and 30: 10:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly
seum 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Richard Gilewitz – Acoustic Guitar;1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Nelson
Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853
Dellamaggiore – Saxophone & Flute;2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Norman Bernard – Trumpet/Flugelhorn;
Inverness, Hernando: Apr. 21 and 22: 9:00 AM at Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 Lemon Street,
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Ted Staffer - Drums.Light refreshments will be available. For more informa-
Hernando. Call Bob Dicker at 527-2366
tion call (352) 726-0673 for more information.
May 12 and 13: 9:00 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium.
Workshop to be scheduled for Animal Services Ordinance
Corner of Grace and Osceola, Inverness. Call Frank Reesby at 527-7476
A public hearing that had been proposed for the Citrus county commission on April
Floral City: Apr. 15 and 16: 9:00 a.m. at Floral City United Methodist Church, 8478 E. Marvin
14 regarding the county's revised Animal Services Ordinance will not be held as proposed.
St. Call Herman Sinemus at 344-1901
Instead, the county commission has directed county staff to hold a second public workshop
Music On The Grounds at Rainbow Springs State Park
at the Lecanto Government Building on a date yet to be determined. The commission felt
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and Rainbow Springs State Park continues it’s
another workshop was necessary to inform interested members of the public on changes that
“Music on the Grounds” event on Saturday, April 18th at 8 pm. This after hours event will
have been made to the original draft of the revised ordinance.
showcase the talents of Lick Records recording Artist Nathan Whitt, a Dunnellon resident
The date and time for the workshop will be announced soon and posted on the
and business owner. Nathan will amaze you with the breadth of his capabilities! After
county website. Public input regarding the draft is still welcome and can be mailed to Devel-
Nathan’s performance, an open mic. session will take place for those interested in playing a
opment Services Director Gary Maidhof at Lecanto Government Building; 3600 West Sover-
song or two or just jamming with each other. Coffee will be provided free, just bring a cup, a
eign Path; Lecanto, FL 34461 or e-mailed to: gary.maidhof@bocc.citrus.fl.us.
chair and your friends and neighbors while you listen to music and enjoy the beauty of
Sierra Club Meeting
Rainbow Springs, after dark, under the stars. Admission to the April event is $2. For additional
Sierra Club will have a general meeting on Tuesday,April 21, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the
information, contact Rainbow Springs State Park at (352) 465-8555.
Universal Unitarian Church, 7633 N. Florida Ave., (U. S. Hwy 41N), Citrus Springs. Call 352-
Ozello Adventure Race April 25th
628-7540 for directions. Sierra Club meetings are open to the public and all are invited.
The 3rd annual “Ozello Adventure Race,” sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Central
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Ridge-Crystal River, will be held on April 25th at the Pirates Cove Boat Ramp in Ozello. The
triathlon race consists of one and a half miles of kayaking, seven miles of bicycling and two
River Retreat Spa
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miles of running.
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Cedar Key Festival April 18-19
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Excitement is in the air in Cedar Key! Once again, Cedar Key is preparing to trans-
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form into an open air gallery of art on April 18th and 19th when the Chamber of Commerce
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Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
presents the 45th annual Old Florida Celebration of the Arts. Artists will line Historic Second
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Street from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. These fine artists and fine craftsmen will show
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off their paintings, jewelry, pottery, sculptures, photography, and much more! Over $10,000
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will be awarded to artists and their ribbons will be on display Sunday. Old Florida Celebration
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of the Arts, formerly known as the Sidewalk Arts Festival, has been reoccurring since 1964.
Tanning • Exercise
Last year over 20,000 guests came for this event. For more information, call 352-543-5600.
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Chiefland,Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009 at 6 p.m.Contact:Alesha Smith at 352.393.2333 or 800.677.5428
for more information.
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