The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 29, 2009
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Exceeding speed limits in school zones can be costly when stopped. Fail to stop for
Sea Cadets Recruiting
school bus-$163.50. Exceed limit 1 to5-$113.50, 10 to 14-$263.50, 15 to 19-$313.50. Take an
Are you at least 12 1/2 years of age and looking for a challenge? The Manatee Division
AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to ask if you are
Sea Cadet unit is now recruiting for 2009. They have recently returned from a trip to the "Ameri-
entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee is $14, for AARP members $12. To register for a
can Victory", a naval vessel in Tampa, and will be having a weekend at the small arms range in
class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future classes contact Charlie Lucente
Hernando County in March. This type of activity plus marching, community involvement, naval
at 726-0753.
orientation, and up to two weeks of away from home training duty awaits those who wish to
Apr. 30 and May 1: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
attend our next drill at the Yankeetown Coast Guard Station on Saturday, April 18th at 9 a.m.
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416.
If you can, bring your parents to meet our staff and get the paperwork started. We meet
May 7 and 8: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
every second weekend of the month and there is something different each month. We are a
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
completely volunteer organization. Further information can be provided by calling Lieutenant
May 14 and 15: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
Commander Wambold at 352-216-2342 or Instructor Harvey Dunn at 352-726-7716 or email
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
nsccmanateediv@tampabay.rr.com. Accept the challenge and become a U. S. Naval Sea Cadet."
May 19 and 20: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal
River. Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
Music concert at motor speedway, Inverness, May 15th
May 21 and 22: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
The Rotary Club of Inverness Charitable Foundation and the Inverness Olde Towne
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
Association have organized a music concert, "Rock n' the Speedway," that will be held at the
Beverly Hills and Lecanto: May 12 and 14: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77
Citrus County Motor Speedway on Friday, May 15.
Civic Circle. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497
The concert will feature country artist Cristi Vale and her band, Sequel; along with
May 23 and 30: 10:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly
Blood, Sweat & Tears, which bills itself as "one of the greatest horn bands in the history of
Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853
popular music;" and Chuck Negron and his band; Chuck started out in the Rondells and was
Inverness, Hernando: Apr. 21 and 22: 9:00 AM at Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 Lemon Street,
later a founding member of the R&B group, Three Dog Night.
Hernando. Call Bob Dicker at 527-2366
The speedway is located at 3600 S. Florida Ave. (Hwy. 41) in Inverness. Gates will
May 12 and 13: 9:00 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium.
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,
Corner of Grace and Osceola, Inverness. Call Frank Reesby at 527-7476.
wine, soda and water will be available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds will be given to
the Citrus County School Readiness Program.
Dedication of New Floral City Library
Love and Remembrance Memorial
Floral City Public Library and Town Center Ceremony and Ribbon Cutting,2:00
pm,Friday, May 1, 2009. Dedication cake and light refreshments provided by the Friends of
Haven Hospice’s Love and Remembrance Memorials are open to anyone in the commu-
the Floral City Public Library. Music will be provided in the linear garden by the group “2PM”
nity who has lost a loved one. Attendees are encouraged to bring pictures and mementos of
and in the library by “The Kings” to enhance the mood of the day.
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.
Re-training Information and Scholarships for Unemployed Workers
CCVC Hosts Benefit 9 Hole Scramble Tournament May 24th
Unemployed workers in Marion County are invited to attend Workforce Connection’s
Get out the golf clubs and join the fun at the First Annual Citrus County Veterans
Stimulus Re-training Expo on May 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m., Central Florida Community Col-
Coalition Benefit 9 Hole Scramble at Brentwood Farms off of 486 on Nicole Dr. in Lecanto.
lege, Ewers Century Center, Klein Conference Center. Attendees will learn more about training
There will be a shotgun start at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 24th. Another start is schedule for 10:30
programs and scholarships for occupations that are projected to grow over the next few years.
a.m. and if necessary a third will be scheduled at 1:00 p.m. There will be a $15 tax deductible
After short orientation sessions to be held at 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., attendees can visit
entry fee to include your cart and greens fees with prizes awarded for closest to the pin, fewest
breakout sessions highlighting various occupational areas.
putts, lowest score and much more. Food and drink will also be available with proceeds also
Central Florida Community College, CTAE, Taylor College, New Horizons and Shaw
going to help veterans through the Citrus County Veterans Coalition as they continue to work
Solutions will showcase programs in business, commercial driving, criminal justice, emer-
on their primary projects of “Veterans Helping Veterans.”
gency medical technology, fire fighting, healthcare, insurance, power plant construction and
It will be a golf swinging good time and the more the merrier. Call now to reserve your
welding. Scholarship information and applications will be available from Workforce staff, as
tee times at 352-527-2600. Come out and show your support for those who gave so much to
well.
make this the greatest country in the World.
Workforce Connection, the local organization that provides workforce services to
Shine Volunteers Needed In
employers and applicants, recently received additional scholarship funding to assist workers
River Retreat Spa
River
Levy And Citrus Counties
that have lost their jobs and disadvantaged adults that require training in order to compete for
6015 Hwy. 40W
Help seniors and those soon to turn age
jobs. These funds, made available through the Dept. of Labor’s National Emergency Grant
Yankeetown, Florida
65 in your hometown community: Answer
and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, commonly referred to as the
352-447-2505
Medicare Questions and Resolve Problems
“Stimulus Bill,” are being made available to assist persons in Citrus, Levy and Marion Coun-
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
Make Informed Choices About Their Health
ties. Workers who have lost their jobs because of the economy are encouraged to attend the
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Cuts • Hair Color
Plans Save Money on Their Prescription
Stimulus Re-training Expo to explore training options and available scholarship funding.
Barber & Clipper Cuts
Medications Inform Them of Medicaid Pro-
For more information,call 1-800-434-JOBS, extension 5769, or email stimulus@clmworkforce.com.
Masques • Peels • Facials
grams for Which They May be Eligible com-
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Permanent Make-Up
prehensive training provided at no cost in
Mini & Hourly Massage
The American Cancer Society is desperately seeking volunteer drivers to drive can-
Tanning • Exercise
June 2009. Mileage expenses reimbursed –
cer patients to treatment sessions in Gainesville from all around the surrounding counties.
Lunch provided. Basic computer skills needed;
APRIL 2009 SPECIALS
Patients are dropping out of treatment because they cannot drive themselves and this is not
• GYM-TAN Combo Unlimited - $59.95 month! bilingual persons are encouraged to apply.
right. In our program, drivers use their own vehicles and gas and the American Cancer
• PERMANENT MAKEUP - $100 Off New Procedure! Call The Elder Helpline Today 1-800-262-2243
• WAXING - Buy 1 & Get 50% off 2nd One! and tell them you’d like to learn more about
Socierty trains them in the program and covers them with liability insurance so that in the
• RIVER TOURS - 10% Off Guided Tours! volunteering with SHINE.
event of an accident, both driver and patient have coverage. Here are the requirements for
being a volunteer driver:a vehicle in good working order,up to date license and insurance,45
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
minute training program. Volunteers should contact Margaret Shaw by email at
margaret.shaw@cancer.org or call 888/295-6787 - Ext. 5063 (Toll Free).
Monday Happy Hour
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