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Community Events

Casino Night Fund Raiser

The Citrus County Democrats' Casino Night Fundraiser is Saturday, April 29,

2017 from 6-9pm at the Central Ridge Community Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills.

Artist Keith Gum to Speak at LWVCC Meeting May 9th

The $50 admission price includes $500 of play money and complimentary appetizers ca-

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County has invited artist Keith Gum to

tered by the Havana House. Games include poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and slot ma-

speak at their May 9 th meeting at 10:15 AM at the Coastal Region Library,8619 W. Crystal

chines. Play money winnings can be used to bid on over $5,600 in prizes during the auction

St., Crystal River.All interested men and women are invited to attend.

at the end of the evening. A cash bar will be available. The Bad Kitty Band from Citrus

Keith Gum is an artist and owner of Ifugao , a company which produces art paper,

County will provide live entertainment.

by hand, using both Western and Japanese methods, incorporating plant and animal fibers

into a felt type texture, ideal for block printing. and other types of medium. He has a BA in

6th Annual Music In The Park Bluegrass Music Festival

Plan to attend this year's Annual Music in the Park Bluegrass Festival, Sat., April

Asian studies and his Masters is from Guam.

22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine) at Fort Cooper State Park, 3100 S. Old

Mr. Gum was born in West Virginia and lived in the Philippines, making paper and

Floral City Road, Inverness. Hosted by the Friends of Fort Cooper, this year's Festival

creating art, until the political environment encouraged him to return to the U.S.He had a

features five Bluegrass music groups, as well as food and craft vendors. Bring your lawn

show at the Court House Museum in Inverness and his work will be displayed in the Spring

chairs (no alcohol or coolers are allowed) and listen to some toe-tapping music under our

at the art teacher's exhibition.

old Florida oak trees, draped with Spanish moss. Fun for the entire family! Advance tickets

One of Keith Gum's unique block print originals, a scene of the Withlacoochee

- $10/adults, children under 12, free can be purchased at the Fort Cooper Park office or

River, was chosen for a raffle at the LWVCC Annual Luncheon in March.

at the gate the day of the event for $13/adults, children under 12, free. The Festival is co-

For more info please call 352-382-0032 or e mail lwvcc2013@gmail.com. Also,

ordinated by Tin Roof Shack Productions. This year's featured Bluegrass bands are: "Wry

visit our website at www.lwvcitrus.org. and our Facebook page, League of Women Voters

Whiskey", "Pasture Prime", "Big Cypress Bluegrass", "Stillhouse Shakers" and "Alligator

of Citrus County. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, en-

Alley". Concessions will be available for purchase.

courages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding

of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Big & Little Cats Program at Park

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be highlighting Florida's

Night lane closures on US 19 in Homosassa Springs

Big and Little Cats: Florida Panthers and Bobcats during the month of April. A special

Periodic lane closures will take place in both directions of US 19 from W. Green

program and displays on Florida Panthers and Bobcats are planned during the month of

Acres Street to S. Jump Court between 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Friday through Saturday

April. A special program on the Living with Florida Panthers initiative will be presented

(April 14 - 22) nights. At least one lane will remain open in each direction during the night-

on Thursday, April 27, 2017, starting at 1:00 pm in the Florida Room in the park's Visitor

time lane closures. Also, W. Homosassa Trail west of US 19 will remain closed around-the-

Center.

clock until further notice.

Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive

iving Will Workshops on April 20

The next blood drive for Our Lady of Grace, K of C Council 6168 blood ministries

Each year National Healthcare Decisions Day encourages everyone to learn about

is scheduled for Saturday, April 22, 2017, the Saturday after Easter, from 8 AM to 1 PM

and put in place advance care planning so that your healthcare decisions and preferences

in Our Lady of Grace Parish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. In addition to

will be known if the time comes when you cannot speak for yourself. In conjunction with

sharing fellowship with your fellow donors there will be a complimentary breakfast and

this effort, Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast will present Five Wishes Workshops at

tokens of appreciation for all donors. Please plan on participating in this drive. If there are

Wings Education Centers on Thursday, April 20, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. in Homosassa at

any questions call Life South at 352-527-3061

8471 W. Periwinkle Ln. & from 5:00 to 6:30pm. in Lecanto at 3280 W. Audubon Park Path.

Citrus Landfill Plans Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off

"Portrait of a Bride" event

Citrus County Central Landfill will be conducting a Household Hazardous Waste

Please join the Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace

Drop Off at the Central Landfill on Saturday, April 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Citrus County

Church for a elaborate celebration of brides Thursday, April 27, in the Parish Life Center, 6

homeowners may bring up to the first 60 pounds or 10 gallons for free. Hazardous House-

Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Leigh Anne Brown, dynamic speaker, will present "Portrait

hold Waste also accepts drop offs weekly on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9 a.m. to

of a Bride - An Evolving Silhouette" featuring the history of vintage wedding gowns from

1 p.m. For more information, contact the Citrus Solid Waste Management at 352-527-7670.

her extensive collection from 1890 to the present. Doors open at 11 AM for viewing the 20

to 25 gowns on display with lunch at noon followed by the presentation. The luncheon will

Free class to become a child's Guardian ad Litem

be catered by John Mason and the $20 tickets are available from Joan Reinhart at 527-7064.

Become a powerful voice for an abused or neglected child in your area by becom-

We anticipate a sold out event. Deadline is April 20.

ing a Guardian ad Litem, with free training, April 28 and 29.

A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained volunteer, appointed by the court, to ad-

Citrus DEC Meeting

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting is Wednes-

vocate on behalf of a child. The training is open to Citrus, Hernando, Marion, Lake and

day, April 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Community Building at 1 Civic Circle in

Sumter County citizens. For details, contact Diana Hollwedel by phone at 352-812-6971 or

Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

by email at Diana.hollwedel@gal.fl.gov.

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