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Community Events

Visit Florida Ceo To Speak At Chamber Of Commerce Luncheon

VISIT FLORIDA's President and CEO, Ken Lawson, will be the keynote speaker

Hip to Snip" program

for the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Friday, May 11. The event will

As promised, Snippet Citrus is beginning its' give back to the community (al-

be held at Black Diamond Ranch, 3125 W Black Diamond Cir, Lecanto, FL 34461. The lun-

though we do spay and neuters all year round, this is our biggest push and our lowest pric-

cheon will begin at 11:30am. Adam Thomas, Director of the Citrus County Visitors Bureau,

es). We are making appointments at this time. Anyone interested in having their dog spayed

will also be in attendance for this important event. Tourism has a huge economic impact on

or neutered will pay $20 and cats for $10. The phone number to call is 352-436-4268.The

both Florida and Citrus County. Your participation in this event will not only be informative,

program will run until the funds are gone, and we expect that to happen soon. Just to give

it will also help to shape the future of Florida tourism.

you an idea phone calls were taken beginning on March 16th, and already one-quarter of

Citrus Housing Services offering free First Time Homebuyer's class

the appointments have been booked. We are trying to eliminate pet homelessness before

Citrus County Housing Services is offering a free First Time Homebuyer's class,

it starts by stopping the birth of unwanted litters. Below are some of the facts you should

which is being conducted by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Citrus County office.

know and what we hope to get out to all citizens before funds run out !

Participants, who attend the entire program, will receive a Certificate of Completion, which

What: $20 spay or neuter for dogs, $10 spay or neuter for cats. When: Phone calls

is required for first time homebuyer assistance programs.

accepted NOW call on Monday thru Friday, between 8 a..m. and 5 p.m. Phone number:

These classes are HUD approved and encompass the entire home buying process, includ-

352-436-4268.

ing preparing your credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair housing,

available loan products, loan pre-approval, and closing.

ll are Invited to "Remembering Mom: A Mother's Day Tea"

These sessions are funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP).

"Remembering Mom: A Mother's Day Tea" is a remembrance gathering that will

There is no charge to attend these classes, but you must reserve a seat. Childcare is not avail-

be held from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, at the Wings Education Center, 8471

able. The classes will be held at UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County office located at 3650 W

W. Periwinkle Lane, Suite A (the gold building on the right), in Homosassa. Attendees are

Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL at the following dates and times:

encouraged to bring a photo or other remembrance of their mother. For more information

§ June 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. § June 15, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. § June

or to register, call Jonathan Beard at 352-527- 2020.

22, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. § June 29, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

All four (4) classes must be completed to receive a Certificate of Completion, for

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

more information or to register, please call Sarah Ellis at the University of Florida/IFAS

day, May 17, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the new Citrus County Democrats' office in space 591 at the

Extension Citrus County office at (352) 527-5700 or Genesis Chagnon at Citrus County

Crystal River Mall. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

Housing Services at (352) 527-7520.

The Citrus County DEC is responsible for managing the affairs of the Florida

Spaghetti Supper at Peace Lutheran

Democratic Party (FDP) within the county. Membership of the DEC includes elected Pre-

De-licious Spaghetti Supper, with meatballs or sausage, on Friday, May 19th, 4:30

cinct Committeemen and Committeewomen who represent the registered voters of their

to 7:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, located at 7201 US 41 S., 4 miles north of Dunnel-

precinct. There are Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen positions open for many

lon. $7 at the door. Come hungry, leave happy! For information call 352-489-3881.

Citrus County precincts. If you are interested in reaching out to fellow Democrats in your

precinct and helping increase Democratic voter turnout, please attend the May 17th meet-

Civil War Round Table - Up Coming Civil War Presentation

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6:30 PM, Thursday, May 11, 2017: Guest speaker Dr. Boyd Murphree, will talk

about Florida's governor during the Civil War, John Milton. When John Milton was inaugu-

Responsible pest management IPM

rated on Oct. 7, 1861, he became Florida's fifth governor. Throughout the Civil War, Milton

Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM Program is offering a free

advocated for greater security for Florida and pressed Richmond to send enough troops

gardening workshop on May 23, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm. Correctly identifying the cause

for an adequate defense--even though the Confederacy largely ignored his pleas. Milton

of plant damage is always the first step to controlling an infestation. Inspection, scouting,

maintained absolute loyalty to the Confederate cause up to the end. On April 1, 1865, he

identification, selecting the least harmful control and accurate application are all important

allegedly committed suicide. Presentation is free and open to the public at:Trinity United

IPM practices. Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at

Methodist Church 4000 NW 53rd Avenue, Room 232 in the front Education Center, Gaines-

3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to con-

ville.

firm your participation.

The Center for Victims 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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