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Regular Meeting; April 12, 2014, 9:30 A.M. Key Training Center,130 Heights

St.,Inverness, Fl. Buttonwood Bonsai president Bob `Bonsai Bob' Eskeitz will be heading a

Volunteer Courier Needed for Hospice

At Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast, volunteers have the opportunity to

program, "Repotting trees and choosing an appropriate pot". For more information, please

contribute a lot, learn a lot and make a real difference. The organization currently needs

feel free to call President: Bob Eskeitz

352 587 4215,Vice President: Isaac Baylon

a volunteer courier. Volunteers can also choose to help out in a clinical office, assist in a

352-697-2493 Contact: Al Harnage 352 - 527 - 3263. Please join us in Inverness. As

Thrift & Gift Shoppe, provide support for patients and families or bring their enthusiasm to

usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.

community outreach. Hospice of Citrus and the Nature Coast makes volunteering conve-

Florida Artists Gallery plans Citrus County Veterans Exhibition

nient, easy and fun.For additional information contact Director of Volunteer Services Cathi

The Florida Artists Gallery is planning a special exhibit honoring Citrus County

Thompson at 352.527.2020.

Veterans who are artists with a juried exhibit that will run the full month of May, 2014.

Master Gardener Volunteer Seminars

Painters, illustrators, and fine art photographers are being sought, and the only rule for eli-

Trees, glorious trees! Trees do so much for us they clean our air, provide shade,

gibility is that the artist be a Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who resides in Citrus County

color, sometimes fragrance and beautiful flowers. Free seminars in April by Extension Mas-

no less than six months per year, and is willing to sell his or her art.

ter Gardeners will focus on Native Trees for Central Florida. If you would like to discover

There is no entry fee and awards will be given in each category, in addition to a

some of the native trees that grow well in Citrus County, please attend one of these pro-

best of show award. Both military and non-military subject matter is appropriate. Applica-

grams. We will discuss plant care, how to properly plant a tree, and highlight some of the

tion deadline is April 15, 2014. Entry forms can be obtained at the Florida Artists Gallery

recommended trees available for adding to your landscape. The schedule for these free clin-

in Floral City, or by e-mailingfloridaartistsgallery@gmail.com. For more information, call

ics is: :00; 9 April (2nd Wed)

Central Ridge Library

Coastal Region Library

First Time Homebuyer Class in May

Citrus Springs Library

Citrus County Housing Services is offering a First Time Homebuyer class to in-

terested individuals. Participants who attend the entire session will receive a Certificate of

Master Gardeners will be available to also address any gardening questions, iden-

Completion that is required for Neighborhood Stabilization Programs and other first time

tify samples, or address concerns related to your gardening experiences.

homebuyer assistance programs.

The class encompasses the entire home buying process including preparing your

Fund Raiser for Boys and Girls Club of Citrus County

Get your taste buds ready for the 8th Annual Taste of Inverness! Eighteen Inverness credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing, available loan

restaurants, caterers, and pubs are ready to provide culinary samplings as attendees enjoy the products, loan pre-approval, and closing. A variety of industry professionals will present

sounds of the Blue Stem Prairie Band at picturesque Liberty Park as the sun sets over Lake and answer questions throughout the session.

The class will be held 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the Citrus Coun-

This annual event, held Saturday April 12 from 6-9, supports the Boys & Girls ty Resource Center located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461. Please

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Clubs of Citrus County through ticket sales, sponsorships as well as the beer and wine call Jennifer Pollard at (352)527-7522 or Pat Wilkerson at (352)527-7526 or you may email

sales. In addition, the eight exhibiting artists have chosen to donate 20% of their proceeds Jennifer.Pollard@bocc.citrus.fl.us to register. This event is sponsored by Citrus County

to the Boys &Hometown News for the Nature Coast

Housing Services and Community Housing Partners.

There is no charge to attend these sessions, but you must reserve your seat. Lunch

Serving Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & can pur-

Tickets are on sale now $ 25.00 in advance or $ 30.00 at the door or you Homosassa

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chase your tickets reThe City of Inverness 352-726.2611 finance department. Or the Boys will be provided by Community Housing Partners. Child care is not available.

Addat ss: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

and Girls Club 352-621-9225

Transit Line Offering Saturday Service starting in May

Phone: (352) 489-4588 · Fax: (727) 447-5788

Citrus County Transit will May 3, as ap-

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Citrus County Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM is offering a free workshop to dis- proved by The Board of 

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cuss designingory.NewscasterAon hives.com ·from 2:00-3:30 pm. This workshopSaturday serviceMonday-Friday 

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Hist a sustainable garden rcApril 22, 2014 TheHealthcaster.com

will discuss establishment and maintenance of the newscaster1@gmail.com in our operating from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm on the same schedule. The fare for the Orange Line is $2

Email,Tom Russell, Publisher: lawn and landscape. Lawn areas

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Florida landscapes require more time, chemicals and supplemental irrigation than up north. all day, $1 one way. Deviation requests for Saturdays will need to be called in by 3:00 pm

Email, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.com

Best Management Practices will be discussed and identification of nutritional, insect and the Friday before the request. Regular para transit door-to-door service will not operate on

turf diseases will be shared. Planting lawns in the right places, selection of the proper Saturdays. For more information please call Transit at 352-527-7630

grass, establishment and maintenance are all things to be considered when choosing to plant Citrus County Walk

lawns. Utilizing Florida Friendly LandscapingTM practices and sustainable alternatives re-

The Inaugural Schoolhouse Hustle, Citrus County Walk, will be held on Saturday,

duces management costs and water consumption by our lawns and landscapes Classes are Apr. 12, at the Lecanto School Complex/CREST, located at 2600 S. Panther Pride Dr. in

held at the Citrus County Extension Service building, located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto with 5K, 10K and 1 mile walks. Call 352-726-1931 for additional information.

Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your participation.

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