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The next drive of the joint Blood Ministries of Our Lady of Grace Parish and

Master Gardener Volunteer Seminars Announced

Knights of Columbus Council 6168 is scheduled for Saturday, May 24, 2014, from 8 AM to

June 1st to November 30 do these dates mean anything to you? They should if

1 PM, at Our Lady of Grace Parish Life Center located at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills.

you live in Florida and especially if you remember 2004. These are the traditional dates for

This is the fourth Saturday of May and will feature a complimentary breakfast and tokens of

our annual hurricane season. There are building requirements for structures to withstand

recognition for donors.

All are invited to give, but we are extending a special invitation to all those heading

these natural disasters but no such requirements for landscape. In addition to hurricane

north for the summer, to come and donate the precious gift of life before they leave. For

concerns, we should also be aware of the possibility of wildfires. The free May Master

additional information call Life South at 352-527-3061.

Gardener Seminars will address these natural disasters, plants that are good selections, ones

We again extend a heartfelt thanks to all the donors that participated in the March

to avoid, and what landscape steps you can take before and following a natural disaster. We

15, 2014 drive where over 45 pints were collected. Donors were treated to an outstanding

will explain what you can do to help plants withstand and then recover from such occur-

country breakfast thanks to the generous providence of Les and Joan Magyar and Craven

The schedule for these free seminars is:

14 May (2nd Wed)Central Ridge Library

Build a Happier, Healthier Kid

21 May (3rd Wed)Citrus Springs Library

If you have a kid, the Y has a camp! Start an adventure this summer and sign up for

27 May (4th Tue) Homosassa Library

the Y's Summer Camp today.

The Y will offer camp at three convenient locations: Crystal River Middle, Inverness

Master Gardeners provide information from the University of Florida, based upon

Middle, and Lecanto Primary. Youth, ages 5-11, will enjoy all the games, sports, crafts, and

UF research and education. They will also be available to answer gardening questions,

identify samples, or address your concerns.

Camp EPIC (Encouraging People to Impact their Communities), ages 12-14, will be at

All three neighborhood clubs open for summer camps

Lecanto Primary. Teens will make an impact by participating in community service projects

Great things happen at the Boys and Girls Clubs and summer is no exception. Out-

and experiencing field trips.

door activities, arts and crafts, cooking, and science and robotics sessions will focus on a

Field trips are planned to include: MOSI, the Tampa Bay Rays Game, Putt Putt Golf,

different theme each week, including Beach Party, Time Warp, Movie Week and more. We

swimming, the Glazier Children's Museum, Friday Wet Field Days, and much more.

help retain reading skills with our Summer Brain Gain that incorporates the arts and youth

Summer camp will operate Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM with

mentoring. We provide local field trips for swimming and bowling, day trips are planned

free breakfast and lunch for most weeks. The Y offers financial assistance to families who

by age bracket to either Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry, or Lowry Park Zoo. We

qualify. Financial assistance is based on a sliding scale and factors size of family, household

know summer can be difficult on parents so we make it easy for you. Choose the location

income, and extenuating circumstances.

that works best for your family: Beverly Hills, Inverness or Homosassa. Choose the week

For more information please call the Y's Administrative Office at 352-637-0132.

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or weeks that suit your family: we are open May 27 through August 1.

Bring Home Bowe Volunteers Needed

Soccer Fields Closed for Maintenance

Bring Bowe Home Project needs Volunteers. Need help May 17 at Resource Cen-

The soccer fields at Central Ridge Districtthe will be closedCoast use in April

Hometown News for Park Nature to public

ter 491 in Lecanto 10-2 and May 26 at WildLife Park More info to follow. Any volunteers

Servuntil May 30, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal River & Homosassa contact Cyn at 352-628-6481.

ing Inglis, 2014 due to maintenance requirements. Please contact Grounds Maintenance please

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at 352-527-5760 for any questions.

Parks and Rec schedules special ZUMBA session in May

Address: 5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, FL 34446

Vacation Bible School at Faith Lutheran Church

Parks & Recreation Department is offering a special session each month as a

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

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12+). "Gangway to Galilee" features a sailing theme which retells accounts of Jesus' min-

Last Concert of the Season

istry on and around the Sea of Galilee. Set sail with us to sing songs, do crafts, eat snacks,

The Nature Coast Friends of the Blues presents its final concert of the season on

play games, and more. Register at faithlecanto.com, call 352-527-3325, or visit the church

Saturday June 14 at the Museum Cafe in Homosassa. Two special groups will perform start-

at 935 S. Crystal Glen Drive, Lecanto. Don't miss the boat for this amazing grace adven-

ing at 1 PM. A duo, The Kings will be up first, and followed by the local Cool Corporate

Cats. For $7, get some cool music to beat the summer blues, 10466 W. Yulee Drive, Homo-

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