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HOMOSASSA--Wings Community Education at Hospice of Citrus County will present a

special community event titled “Mother’s Day Tea”. The event will be held on Thursday,

First Time Homebuyer Class in May

May 9 from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm at the Hospice of Citrus County Wings Education Center

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

located at 8471 W. Periwinkle Lane., Suite A, Homosassa

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

Losing your mother can be especially hard in many ways whether this is your first

Completion that is required for the SHIP and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs.

Mother’s Day without mom, or if it has been many years since her death. You surely miss

The class encompasses the entire home buying process including preparing your

her advice and unconditional love.

credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing, available loan

“Mother’s Day Tea” seeks to promote healing and peace. It provides a time for

products, loan pre-approval, and closing. A variety of industry professionals will present

reflection upon the lives of our mothers in order to provide further hope and meaning for

and answer questions throughout the session.

our own lives. You can decide to share memories of your own mom and/or find comfort in

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

similar stories. We encourage you to bring a photo/memory of your mother to share at this

Resource Center located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461. Please call

annual event. Tea/cookies will be served.

Jennifer Pollard at (352)527-7522 or Pat Coles at (352)527-7526 or you may email Jennifer.

This special event is offered at no charge to the entire community. For additional

Pollard@bocc.citrus.fl.us to register. This event is sponsored by Citrus County Housing

information, or to make a reservation, please call Lynn Miller at 352.621.1500.

Services and Cheryl Lambert of Re/Max Realty One.

Citrus County Genealogical Society

Save Our Waters Week 2013 Essay Contest

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the

The Citrus 20/20 Save Our Waters Week Committee’s 2013 essay contest has be-

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gun. Essays should focus on the theme, Water – Save it Now or Lose it Forever. Citrus Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto.

The speaker will be Mary Ann Machonkin, President of the genealogy society. She

County students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to participate. Prizes of $100 and $75 are

  place winners at the school level. Winners will speak about “Underused Features of FamilySearch.org.” This free website has many

awarded to the first andsecondmiddle and high 

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will also be highlighted at the Annual Citrus 20/20 fundraiser dinner.

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also talk about the newly added “family trees” and the Research Wiki. Guests are welcome

bocc.citrus.fl.us/waterres/conservation/conservation.htm.Forinformation, to attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515

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contact the527-7684. 

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Wildlife Park to Host Cruise

A Combo You are Sure to Enjoy

HOMOSASSA – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Ho-

It's Music & Munchies in May with Music in the Park. A FREE outdoor concert

mosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park

with music spanning every generation. From classical, swing & big band eras to jazz, pop

will be presenting An Early Evening History Cruise with Wine and Cheese on Saturday,

& rock tunes. There will be over a half dozen groups providing entertainment during this 4

May 25, 2013. The cruise aboard pontoon boats departs from the Park’s Visitor Center boat

hour nonstop music marathon. Instruments will range from vocals to brass, bugles to sax,

docks promptly at 4:30 pm for an evening cruise to the main spring and Fish Bowl area.

and drums to woodwinds. Easily an event to get everyones toe a tappin.

There you will learn about the area’s history while you enjoy a taste of wine, cheese, crack-

And no need to worry about bringing munchies or a cooler. There will be several

ers and an assorted fruit bowl. Grape juice and water will also be available. This is a fund-

food trucks offering a variety of snacks, not only satisfying your appetite but helping out the

raiser for the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park.

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Community Food Bank of Citrus County with donating 10% of their proceeds. There will

also be a beverage tent, with all5” widebenefitting the Citrus High School Music Depart-

proceeds x 3” deep

So plan to Assemble theafamily, friends & lawn chairs?and get down to Liberty

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Park, to enjoy one of the bestEnsemble Events around. It?s a FREE non-stop musical ex-

travaganza. Music in the Park, Saturday, May 4th, noon-4pm, Liberty Park in Inverness.

Questions or more information can be obtained 352-726-2611, Ext 1304

Vacation Bible School in June

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

Faith Lutheran Church VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 10-14 from 9AM until

Noon. For ages 3 through Grade 6. Please Register on our website: faithlecanto.com or

1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19

at the church office: 935 S. Crystal Glen Drive (located in Crystal Glen Subdivision, 490

In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

& 44) Lecanto or by phone at: 352-527-3325 or register by email to: officefatihlecanto@

Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.

tampabay.rr.com. This is another Thrivent Financial for Lutherans sponsored event.

Everything Made to Order

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