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
Ozello Adventure Race April 25th
school bus-$163.50. Exceed limit 1 to5-$113.50, 10 to 14-$263.50, 15 to 19-$313.50. Take an
The 3rd annual “Ozello Adventure Race,” sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Central
AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to ask if you are
Ridge-Crystal River, will be held on April 25th at the Pirates Cove Boat Ramp in Ozello. The
entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee is $14, for AARP members $12. To register for a
triathlon race consists of one and a half miles of kayaking, seven miles of bicycling and two
class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future classes contact Charlie Lucente
miles of running.
at 726-0753.
Boomtown Days of Dunnellon 2009
Apr. 30 and May 1: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416.
The small town of Dunnellon Florida is looking for some great artists to take part in their
May 7 and 8: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
53rd annual Boomtown Days Art Show Sat. and Sun. April 25 & 26, 2009.
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
The Chamber of Commerce of Dunnellon hosts the show that will award prizes of $300
May 14 and 15: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
for first place, $200 for second and $100 for third to the winners of the juried art show.
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
The Boomtown Days Festival celebrates the discovery of phosphate in the late 1800s
May 19 and 20: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
and the subsequent “boom” of the economy and population.
River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
The weekend kicks off Friday evening with a Boom or Bust Party from 6 to 9 pm.
May 21 and 22: 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
Beverly Hills and Lecanto: May 12 and 14: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77
of Dunnellon where quaint shops and eateries abound and the confluence of the Rainbow
Civic Circle. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497
and Withlacoochee Rivers is just 3 blocks away. For more information call (352) 489-2320.
May 23 and 30: 10:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly
Free Jazz Appreciation Month Clinic at Courthouse Museum
Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853
April is National Jazz Appreciation Month and what better way to celebrate than by
Inverness, Hernando: Apr. 21 and 22: 9:00 AM at Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 Lemon Street,
attending a free jazz clinic at the Old Courthouse Heritage Museum – 2nd floor – downtown
Hernando. Call Bob Dicker at 527-2366
Inverness on the Square. Instructional techniques and methods, by one or more of the follow-
May 12 and 13: 9:00 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium.
ing musicians and/or instruments, will assist in enhancing your skills. Or, if you just enjoy the
Corner of Grace and Osceola, Inverness. Call Frank Reesby at 527-7476.
world of jazz, but are not a musician this would be a great opportunity to learn about the
Music concert at motor speedway, Inverness, May 15th
different musicians and their instruments. Come to any or all of the sessions. Saturday, April
The Rotary Club of Inverness Charitable Foundation and the Inverness Olde Towne
25th, Noon - 5:00 p.m. 2nd Floor, Historic Courthouse – The Old Courthouse Heritage Mu-
Association have organized a music concert, "Rock n' the Speedway," that will be held at the
seum 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Richard Gilewitz – Acoustic Guitar;1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Nelson
Citrus County Motor Speedway on Friday, May 15.
Dellamaggiore – Saxophone & Flute;2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Norman Bernard – Trumpet/Flugelhorn;
The concert will feature country artist Cristi Vale and her band, Sequel; along with
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Ted Staffer - Drums.Light refreshments will be available. For more informa-
Blood, Sweat & Tears, which bills itself as "one of the greatest horn bands in the history of
tion call (352) 726-0673 for more information.
popular music;" and Chuck Negron and his band; Chuck started out in the Rondells and was
Open House For Operation Christmas Child
later a founding member of the R&B group, Three Dog Night.
You are invited to an Open House to celebrate Operation Christmas Child 2008 on
The speedway is located at 3600 S. Florida Ave. (Hwy. 41) in Inverness. Gates will
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel of Inverness, 960 U.S. Hwy. 41 in
open at 5:30 p.m., and the show will start at 7:00 p.m. and conclude at 11:00 p.m. Food, beer,
Inverness.
wine, soda and water will be available for purchase. Tickets prices are $25 for general admis-
New approaches for Operation Christmas Child 2009 will be discussed and you'll be
sion, $35 for infield seating and $50 for preferred infield seating. Tickets are available at many
given an opportunity to share how this ministry has already impacted your life. Plus you'll
Citrus County banks and other locations; for ticket information, call (352) 400-4639 or visit the
meet others who are taking part and share with them. If you are new to O.C.C. and want to
website www.RocknTheSpeedway.com A portion of the proceeds will be given to the Citrus
learn about it, this is a great opportunity. Operation Christmas Child takes the news of God's
County School Readiness Program.
love to children in desperate situations all over the world. 7.9 million shoe boxes were deliv-
Important Meetings and Hearings
ered to 109 countries in 2008 and there are still so many hurting children to be reached. For
Dunnellon: On Thursday, April 23, 2009 the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
local information call Gretchen Kronenthal at (352) 344-5083 or Marcey Mast @(352) 746-4697.
will be conducting an Alternatives Public Meeting for the proposed improvements of State
CCVC Invites All Veterans to
Road 45 (US 41) in Marion County, Florida. The meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
River Retreat Spa
River
Monthly Meetings
at St John the Baptist Catholic Church located at 7525 S. US Highway 41, Dunnellon, Florida.
6015 Hwy. 40W
The meeting is being conducted to present information regarding the SR 45 (US 41) Project
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition
Yankeetown, Florida
Development & Environment (PD&E) Study and obtain comments on the viable alternatives
invites all honorably discharged veterans,
352-447-2505
that are being considered. The proposed improvements may include additional lanes, bicycle
their wives, widows and widowers to their
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
and pedestrian facilities. The FDOT invites your participation and welcomes your comments
open business meeting on the 4th Thursday
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
on the proposed road improvements.
of each month at 6 p.m. in the County Veter-
Cuts • Hair Color
Barber & Clipper Cuts
Bronson: The Levy County Developement Dept. will hold a public hearing Monday, May 4,
ans Service Office class room at the Citrus
Masques • Peels • Facials
2009 in the Levy County courthouse at 6:30 p.m. on a special exception application No. SE 1-
County Resource Center in Lecanto next to
Permanent Make-Up
09 to perform major mining operations for the production of lime rock aggregate. The pro-
the V.A. Clinic. Annual membership donation
Mini & Hourly Massage
posed excavation operation will include blasting and crushing of the material. The location is
is just a $10.00 during a calendar year or $25.00
Tanning • Exercise
located in the S 1/2 of section 19, township 13S, Randge 19E, 47.98 acres near Flying B
for 3 years. The next Veterans Benefit Yard
APRIL 2009 SPECIALS
• GYM-TAN Combo Unlimited - $59.95 month!  Salurishset for May 9th at Our Lady of Fatima
Ranchettes. The parcel is located within an Agriculture/Rural Residential zone. For more
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• PERMANENT MAKEUP - $100 Off New Procedure! Ch c on U.S. 41 South, Inverness from 7
information contact the Levy Development Dept at 352-486-5203 or 800-733-5389.
• WAXING - Buy 1 & Get 50% off 2nd One! a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 352-726-5031. Spaces
Love and Remembrance Memorial
• RIVER TOURS - 10% Off Guided Tours! are a $10.00 donation per space.
Haven Hospice’s Love and Remembrance Memorials are open to anyone in the commu-
nity who has lost a loved one. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures and mementos of
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
loved ones that can be placed on our Table of Memories. Haven Hospice Tri-Counties Care
Center Garden,311 NE 9th St., Chiefland,Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009 at 6 p.m.
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