The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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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
Free class to become a child's Guardian ad Litem
Asian studies and his Masters is from Guam.
Become a powerful voice for an abused or neglected child in your area by becom-
Mr. Gum was born in West Virginia and lived in the Philippines, making paper and
ing a Guardian ad Litem, with free training, April 28 and 29.
creating art, until the political environment encouraged him to return to the U.S.He had a
More than 600 children are currently involved with the Citrus and Hernando Coun-
show at the Court House Museum in Inverness and his work will be displayed in the Spring
ty courts, most of which are under 12 years-old and have been removed from their parents
at the art teacher's exhibition.
due to alcohol or drug addiction.
One of Keith Gum's unique block print originals, a scene of the Withlacoochee
A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a trained volunteer, appointed by the court, to ad-
River, was chosen for a raffle at the LWVCC Annual Luncheon in March.
vocate on behalf of a child.
For more info please call 352-382-0032 or e mail lwvcc2013@gmail.com. Also,
The training is open to Citrus, Hernando, Marion, Lake and Sumter County citi-
visit our website at www.lwvcitrus.org. and our Facebook page, League of Women Voters
zens. Participants must complete an application and interview process prior to training. For
of Citrus County. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, en-
details, contact Diana Hollwedel by phone at 352-812-6971 or by email at Diana.hollwe-
courages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding
del@gal.fl.gov.
of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
"Hip to Snip" program
Free Square Dancing at Central Citrus Community Center
As promised, Snippet Citrus is beginning its' give back to the community (al-
though we do spay and neuters all year round, this is our biggest push and our lowest pric-
Join us for some good old fashion Square Dancing every Thursday in April at
es). We are making appointments at this time. Anyone interested in having their dog spayed
Central Citrus Community Center. Wes St. Onge is the caller and the dancing begins at
or neutered will pay $20 and cats for $10. The phone number to call is 352-436-4268.The
12:30 p.m. All are welcome. There is no charge, just join us and have some fun. If you
program will run until the funds are gone, and we expect that to happen soon. Just to give
do not dance, you can come and enjoy the music and watch the dancing. If you need to
you an idea ­ phone calls were taken beginning on March 16th, and already one-quarter of
learn the dances, help will be available. Central Citrus Community Center is located in the
the appointments have been booked. We are trying to eliminate pet homelessness before
Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, Florida. Please
it starts by stopping the birth of unwanted litters. Below are some of the facts you should
call (353)527-5993 for more information.
know and what we hope to get out to all citizens before funds run out !
ig & Little Cats Program at Park
What: $20 spay or neuter for dogs, $10 spay or neuter for cats. When: Phone calls
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will be highlighting Florida's
accepted NOW ­ call on Monday thru Friday, between 8 a..m. and 5 p.m. Phone number:
BigR Little Cats: Florida Panthers and Bobcats during the month of April. A special
and
352-436-4268.
program and displays on Florida Panthers and Bobcats are planned during the month of
Town Hall Meetings
April. A special program on the Living with Florida Panthers initiative will be presented
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings in Citrus County include *Commissioner Jeff Kin-
on Thursday, April 27, 2017, starting at 1:00 pm in the Florida Room in the park's Visitor
nard, April 27, 11:00 am-12:30 pm at the Coastal Region Library, located at 8619 W Crystal
Center.
St, in Crystal River and *Commissioner Brian Coleman, May 1, 5:30--7:00 pm at Her-
"Portrait of a Bride" event
nando Historic School, located at 2415 N. Florida Ave. in Hernando.
Please join the Community of Catholic Women (CCW) of Our Lady of Grace
itrus County Genealogical Society Meeting
Church for a elaborate celebration of brides Thursday, April 27, in the Parish Life Center, 6
Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Leigh Anne Brown, dynamic speaker, will present "Portrait
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet May 9 at 10:00 AM at the
of a Bride - An Evolving Silhouette" featuring the history of vintage wedding gowns from
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The topic of the
her extensive collection from 1890 to the present. Doors open at 11 AM for viewing the 20
pre-recorded webinar is "Pits I Have Fallen In and How to Avoid Them." Many genealogi-
to 25 gowns on display with lunch at noon followed by the presentation. The luncheon will
cal mistakes are the result of faulty assumptions. In this talk, the speaker, Pam Vestal, will
be catered by John Mason and the $20 tickets are available from Joan Reinhart at 527-7064.
examine eight commonly-held but incorrect assumptions and consider some strategies and
We anticipate a sold out event. Deadline is April 20. Proceeds go to needed items for the
resources to help head off errors before they happen. Guests are welcome to attend. For
church and charitable contributions.
information go to www.citrusgenealogy.com or call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.
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