The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 2, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Kiwanis Hosts Second Adventure Race
Relay For Life-Dunnellon Events
The Kiwanis Club of Central Ridge ~ Crystal River has scheduled this year's Adven-
We have many upcoming events:
ture Race on Saturday, April 26th.
*April 5th - Team Becky will be holding their 3rd Annual 'Fishing For the Fight' tournament at
This annual event draws participants from all over the state. The three-part race will
the old T.J.'s Bait and Tackle in Dunnellon. For more info contact Jill Peterson at 352-489-4924.
include 1.5 miles of kayaking, 7 miles of bicycling and 2 miles of running.
*April 5th - Several Teams will be represented at the First Saturday Sidewalk Sale in Dunnel-
Barry Schwartz, race director, said, "...we had a great time last year. Although it is
lon.
competitive. our main objective is to have fun. I'm optimistic that we will have at least 50
*April 6th - Team Basketcases will be holding a 'Cut-A Thon' from 11AM till 5PM at Hair
participant racers."
Nouveau at 9544 N. Citrus Springs Blvd. Citrus Springs. For more info contact Alma Tankersley
Ozello is the perfect place to hold the Adventure Race. It is a unique island located
352-489-1660 or Cindy Schweers 352-361-6774.
on the gulf. Heading south on route 19 turn right onto Ozello Trail (CR 494) and travel
*April 12th - Team Suzie Q will be having a Texas Hold'em and Black Jack Poker Tournament.
approximately 10 miles west. Ozello is a picturesque hidden jewel of unspoiled land and sea.
Details to be announced.
.
The participants are asked to register by 9 am, as the race will begin at 10:00 am, and
Dunnellon Relay for Life will be held on April 25, 2008. Please join us as we continue
should bring a kayak/canoe, paddle, pfd running shoes, bicycle, helmet and a water bottle.
the Fight Against Cancer. If you are a Cancer Survivor, please come join us for the "Survivor
There will be a limited number of kayaks to rent on race day.
Lap" and let us treat you to a Survivor Dinner, for more information on this contact Terry and
Advance registration fees are $30 for an individual racer and $25 per team member
Sherry Roberts at 352-489-2121.
for teams of two or three. High school racer's fees are reduced to $20 for each individual or
New Jersey & Friends Day at the Races.....
team member. They must be 14 years old.
Registration fees the day of the race are $40. Each participant will receive a t-shirt,
The April meeting of The New Jersey and Friends Club, to be held on Monday the
lunch and the satisfaction of knowing that the funds will be used for college scholarships.
7th, back by popular demand, we will have our "Day at the Races". The meeting will start at
Medals will be awarded for overall best times in team category and for individuals in
1 PM at the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando
age/gender.
We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item for the Family Resource
Registration forms are available at your favorite kayak, running or bicycle store. Or
Center of Citrus County.
you can obtain a form by contacting Barry Schwartz (352) 795 4780 or email
Spring Gardening Workshops at the Park
schwartzbb@gmail.com.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs Wildlife
Citrus County Hosting Solid Waste Competition
State Park will offer two Gardening with native Florida plants workshops on April 9 and April
16. Marion Knudsen, a park volunteer, will instruct the program at the garden pavilion in the
The 26th annual Florida Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America
Garden of the Springs.
(SWANA) Road-E-O will be held in Citrus County on April 4-5, 2008. Three competition
For more information or to register for the workshop, call the park's office at (352)
categories are included in the event; landfill equipment, waste collection trucks and mechan-
628-5445, ext. 1015. Regular park admission will apply. Current season pass holders may use
ics. On Friday, participants will participate in safety training classes and a timed safe machine
their season's pass to be admitted to the park, but must still call to register.
startup checklist. On Saturday, beginning at 8 a.m., the landfill equipment and mechanic
competitions will be held at the landfill and the collection truck competition will be held at the
Developmentally Disabled Showcase Physical Ablities
WTI driver training lot at the northwest corner of the Lecanto schools complex.
Crystal River_ More than 300 Citrus County developmentally disabled children and adults
Each driver/competitor performs a timed precision driving course in their heavy
will compete in a variety of athletic events at 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday April 9th at Crystal
equipment or truck. Both the safety checklist score and the driving score are used to deter-
River High School. Admission is free. The public is invited to attend as spectators or
mine the winner in each category. The mechanics troubleshoot failure symptoms and work
volunteers. The 22nd Annual Citrus County Field Day, provides athletic experiences for
through the processes to correct the problem. The Road-E-O is a great opportunity for the
students at CREST School and adults at the Key Training Center.
"front-line" employees in the solid waste management field truck drivers, heavy equipment
Citrus County Field Day kicks off at 10:15 a.m. with the Parade of Athletes. The
operators and mechanics to obtain education through formal training and networking.
athletes are led around the track by Crystal River High School's marching band, and an honor
Winners receive trophies and the recognition of being the cream of the crop in their special-
guard composed of the high school's Navy Junior ROTC color guard. Track and field events
ized fields. First place contestants are eligible to participate in the International SWANA
begin at 10:30 a.m. For more information about Citrus County Field Day, please contact Jim
Road-E-O later this year. Spectators are welcome. For more information, call 527-7670.
Harris at (352) 382-1470.
Open Pool Party at Beverly Hills Recreation Association Pool
Celebrity Waiter Fundraiser in Inverness
Open to the public is the first pool party of the season, on Saturday, April 19th from
The Too Far Water and Natural Resources Foundation, Inc. will be holding a "Celebrity
4-7 PM. We will have music and possibly a steel band. Cost will be $5 each. Non members
Waiter" fundraiser on Tuesday, April 15th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm in the Pizza Hut at 940 West
who wish to swim, will pay an additional $3.
Main Street in Inverness. This fundraiser is open to the public. Just come by, bring a healthy
Bob Rigert requests that each person bring enough food to share with 5 other
appetite and order your pizza from local notables such as Susan Gill, Marco Wilson and
people, as this is a pot luck supper with entertainment that must be paid for. Bring utensils and
others.
drinks for yourselves. For further information, contact Bob Rigert at 746-4259.
The Too Far Water and Natural Resources Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-project
Garden Club of Crystal River
organization. Money raised from the "Celebrity Waiter" event will help the foundation sup-
port local environmental and educational programs. For more information, call Sophie at the
The Garden Club of Crystal River will present their Flower Show, April 12 and 13, 2008
Masonic Business Center at 352-344-8840 between 8am and 5pm.
(Saturday and Sunday), 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. Anne's Episcopal Church. The church is
A.B.A.
located at 9870 W. Fort Island Trail (l mile west of the Plantation Resort), Crystal River,
Fl. Admission Free. The Garden Club of Crystal River meets the second Monday of the
month at St. Martin's Marsh Aquatic Preserve. Please join us. We welcome new members. For
A/C & Heating,Inc.
information call President Judy Porelle at 352 795 2298, or Flower Show chairman Alice Mann
at 352 795 5909.
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