The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - April 6, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Donations Needed for Yard Sale Items to Feed the Needy
We Care Food Pantry, Homosassa, is asking for donations of unwanted items for a
large yard sale that will be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10. All donated items
will be placed for sale, and the proceeds will be used to feed the needy in Citrus County. The
food pantry is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization, located at 5530 Mason Creek Rd.,
Homosassa, just off Yulee Dr., across from the Homosassa Elementary School, behind the
fire station. To donate or receive additional information, call the food pantry at (352) 628-
9333 or email them at wecarefood@gmail.com. Arrangements can be made for the pick-up
of large or numerous items.
Friday Flicks - April 15
“Strangers in Good Company” will be shown at 7 PM Friday April 15, at the
Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship. This is a mesmerizing tale of 8 “older” women who
becomes stranded when their bus breaks down in the Wilderness. However, the crisis turns
into a magical time of good humor and spirit. Suggested donation is $3; soda and popcorn
will be available. 7633 No. Florida Ave. (rte 41) in Citrus Springs. Information: 860-0602
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting for April
Regular Meeting; April 9, 2011,9:30 A.M.,Key Training,130 Heights St.,Inverness,
Fl. Buttonwood Bonsai Club will be hosting Adam Lavingue as demonstrator at the April
meeting. Mr. Lavingue is on the Bonsai Societies of Florida’s list of speakers. He is a spe-
cialist at bonsai deadwood carving, but will be addressing and creating Shohin (miniature
bonsai) at our meeting. Please join us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings are open to the
public and visitors are welcome. For more information contact Pres. Jim Stephens - 352 848
Ozello Adventure Race winners 2010 - Male winner: Scott Toomey, Homosassa; Female
0102, or Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156.
winner: Liza Hash, Inglis; Team winner Wizards of Oz,Karen Kanter, Hernando,Steve Cournoyer,
Lakeside Craft Show
Hernando, Tim Wenger, Inverness. The Ozello Adventure Races web site is currently receiving
SAT. APRIL 23, 2011,10:00 A.M. TO 3:00. Free Admission and Parking. Inverness Elk’s
applications for the April 30th Triathlon consisting of kayaking, bicycling and running. Barry
Lodge #2522. 3580 Lemon St. Hernando. On the lake beside the boat ramp. Turn on E. Lake
Schwartz, the OAR Race Director’s email address is schwartzbb@gmail.com. The Kiwanis Club
Place at the Ace Hardware on Hwy 41. Drawings, food and beverages, inside and outside
is also asking for volunteers to help keep the race organized and safe. Registration and infor-
crafters. Space available, call 352-860-2598.
mation for volunteers is also available on the web site.
Dunnellon High School Multi-Class Reunion
Business owners can sponsor the race for a $100 donation and their names and logos
Classes 67-68-69-70-71-72, Saturday / May 14, 2011. “A Day on the Rainbow” and “A
are printed on the official OAR t-shirt. The racers and sponsors will receive a free t shirt fea-
Night At Juliettes." A Day on the Rainbow - $25 / 8am to Dusk,Rainbow Springs State Park
turing “Ozzie” the mascot..
Various Activities - Deli Sandwich/Build a Salad Lunch. A Night at Juliettes - $38 / 6pm
Kiwanis encourages the word be spread to friends, family and neighbors. They hope
to 10:30pm,Rainbow Springs Golf & Country Club.All you can eat Buffet Dinner, Dance,
to see you bright and early, Saturday April 30th (9am)at Pirates Cove, Ozello, Florida.
Various Short Presentations.Music by Chris White - KJDJ Music. Please contact Shirley
Dowling - dhsreunion2011@gmail.com. Pam Ebert Kempen - pebbleskoc@gmail.com,
Ron Edgar - rvedgar@yahoo.com or 954-957-1516
CCVC’s Membership Drive
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) invites all honorably discharged
veterans, their spouse, widows and widowers along with other veterans’ organizations and
current coalition members to our open business meetings on the fourth Thursday of each
month at 6 p.m. at the DAV Building located at 1039 N. Paul Dr. Inverness just off Hwy 41.
Annual membership donation is just $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years. Mem-
bers should check their membership card for expiration dates, and call 352-527-4537.
River  Highway 40 West
Retreat Spa
6015
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Pedicures, Pedicures & More
Pedicures...
Cuts & Color
Barber/Clipper Cuts
Papaya
Redken/Rusk/Chi Products
Lavender
Masques • Peels • Facials
Permanent Make-Up
Mint Julip
Mani/Pedicures • Acrylics
Tanning & Exercise
Chocolate
Massage Lic.MM19077
During April
Jan Hitchcock of Beverly Hills, who is an art professor at the College of Central Florida, has
been teaching watercolor painting at the Nature Coast Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship. Here
Buy 2, Get 1 Free!
she helps students Pam Ricker and Jeannie Loren of Dunnellon. Information: 352-465-4225
Captains Cove Outfitters
GOLF CARTS
Randy Alumbaugh
39 W. Highway 40 -  Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
RENTALS & SALES
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Tires
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Parts  AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Service
Kayak Sales & Rentals
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Batteries
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
794 N. Suncoast Blvd.  • Crystal River  • (352) 564-0744
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
Randy Alumbaugh
50
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
www.ezridegolfcarts.mysite.com
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
22 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!