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Community Events

"Portrait of a Bride" event

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

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

Citrus Genealogical Society Meeting

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet April 11 at 10:00 AM at the

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

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The speaker,

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

Annette Burke Lyttle, a nationally known genealogy lecturer, will talk about "Finding Your

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

Family's Story in Free Online Newspaper Archives." Beyond birth, death and marriage

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

notices, historic newspapers can provide information that brings your ancestors and their

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

world to life. Many of these newspapers are available on line at no cost. Learn how to find

We anticipate a sold out event. Deadline is April 20. Proceeds go to needed items for the

and use these valuable resources. Guests are welcome to attend. For information call Mary

church and charitable contributions.

Ann Machonkin at 382-5515.

6th Annual Music In The Park Bluegrass Music Festival

Shelter Me, Citrus Presentation April 11th

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

On April 11 th, Debbie Ressler of "Shelter Me, Citrus" will be giving an informa-

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

tional presentation at the LWVCC meeting at Coastal Region Library,8619 W. Crystal St.,

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

Crystal River, at 10:15 AM. All interested men and women are invited to attend.

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

As most Citrus County residents know, there is a major problem with housing shel-

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

ter animals."Shelter Me, Citrus " is a 501 C (3) foundation that was formed for the purpose

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

of obtaining funds to build a new animal shelter in Citrus County on county-owned land in

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

Lecanto.

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

We have many animal lovers in our county who are applauding the efforts of

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

this group. Please consider attending this meeting and learning more about the foundation.

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

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

Alley". Concessions will be available for purchase.

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

Free Square Dancing at Central Citrus Community Center

Voters of Citrus County.The LWVCC is a nonpartisan organization.

Join us for some good old fashion Square Dancing every Thursday in April at

DEC Fundraiser

Central Citrus Community Center. Wes St. Onge is the caller and the dancing begins at

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

12:30 p.m. All are welcome. There is no charge, just join us and have some fun. If you

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

do not dance, you can come and enjoy the music and watch the dancing. If you need to

FL. The $50 admission price includes $500 of play money and complimentary appetizers

learn the dances, help will be available. Central Citrus Community Center is located in the

catered by the Havana House. Games include poker, blackjack, craps, roulette, and slot

Citrus County Resource Center, 2804 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, Florida. Please

machines. Play money winnings can be used to bid on over $5,600 in prizes during the auc-

call (353)527-5993 for more information.

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

Dems Workshop this Thursday

County will provide live entertainment

Join Citrus County Democrats to actively work on local, state, and national issues

Spring Fling With An International Flair

of concern. At this follow up from our recent Coffee Talk, we will be assigning volunteer

Experience the World's Fair with our Spring Fling Luncheon sponsored by The

roles and forming action plans. Thursday, April 6, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. George Washington Carv-

Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus Council 6168. This International Fair Extrva-

er Community Center 555 NE 3rd Ave., Crystal River

ganza luncheon is on Tuesday April 18, 2017 at the Knights of Columbus Hall 2389 Norvell

Underwater Egg Hunt planned for Bicentennial Pool

Bryant Blvd. Tickets are $ 20.00 per person and lunch will be provided. The luncheon will

Bicentennial Park Pool will be holding their annual Underwater Egg Hunt on Sat-

feature Money Trees and Baskets from the many different countries represented in this

urday, April 15, 2017 from 11am to 2:30pm, which is a FREE event for children under 12

International Fair Extravaganza. Proceeds to this event support our scholarship fund and

years of age in our community. There will be games, arts and crafts, an egg based egg hunt,

many local charities. Bring an unwrapped gift for an infant or toddler for the Life Preg-

pictures with the Bunny, and of course, swimming for eggs! It will be a fun time for every-

nancy Center and receive an extra ticket for the Door Prizes. For tickets and information

one who comes! Please bring your own baskets and come to enjoy a fun filled day! For

call Pat @ 352-746-7563 or Debbie at 757-846-0589

more information on Bicentennial Park Pool or this event call, 352-795-1478

Citrus DEC Meeting

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

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

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

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

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

Beverly Hills. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

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

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

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

any questions call Life South at 352-527-3061

Citrus County Offices Closed for Good Friday and Easter

Citrus County Government offices will be closed Friday, April, 14 in observance of

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Friday, April 14. There will be No Hazardous Waste Drop-offs on Good Friday. The admin-

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The Center for Victim Rights Needs Help With iPad

Email addresses, files, emails, searches, etc. clean up in general and getting rid of

all unnecessary downloads. I'm sure there is more but I don't even know what to ask for at

this point. If you can donate your time please contact Cynthia at 352-628-6481.

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