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Hall of Fame Highwayman artist RL Lewis, Jr returns to Citrus County on Sun-

day, May 22, 2016 from 2-6 p.m.

Local Candidate Forum July 20, 2016

The Center for victim rights will be hosting a gathering to showcase RL Lewis'

The League of Women Voters and the Citrus County Council will be hosting a

paintings for purchase and a book signing of his new book titled A Journey Through the

Candidate Forum, "Primaries are Primary" with Bob Schweickert, Jr. of GroundHog News,

Eyes of an Original Highwaymen Artist, R.L. Lewis, Jr. Mr. Lewis will do his magic starting

moderating the event on Wed. July 20 th..

with a blank canvas. The finished painting will then be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

This gives Citrus County residents a chance to hear what our candidates are pro-

Books can be bought before the event by contacting The Center (628-6481) and

posing , their reasons for running, and the changes they would make if elected, before

Angel's Heaven on Earth Boutique in Sunny Days Plaza, Homosassa. Call 352-503-9909 for

we cast our votes for 2016.

hours and directions. The cost is $29.99.

The forum will take place at the Citrus Campus Conference Center,College of

Tickets will be available for $20.00 and can be purchased at Angel's Heaven on

Central Florida in Lecanto.. The doors open at 5:00 pm. The Forum begins at 6:00 pm.

Earth Boutique in Sunny Days Plaza on US 19 in Homosassa. Call 352-503-9909 for hours

Any candidates who have not registered for the Forum should contact Lyn Miles at

352-513-5803 before the deadline of April 30th. Do not be left out.

The event will be held at Margarita Breeze at 1610 SE Paradise Circle Crystal

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County and the Citrus County Council

River, Fl 34429 352-795-3133 from 2-6 p.m. Light snacks will be served and the restaurant

are non partisan citizen organizations.

menu will be available with a 20% discount off all meals for ticket holders.

Master Gardener Seminars In May

Have you noticed the wonderful wildflowers alongside our roadways or found a

Rolling Thunder Golf Outing Benefits Veterans

few beauties that have volunteered on your property? Many of them attract beautiful but-

Rolling Thunder®, Inc. Florida Chapter 7 invites you to its 10th Annual Inde-

terflies, and are easy to grow. Explore the many native and exotic wildflowers that add

pendence Day Golf Tournament Saturday, June 25, 2016. This is our major fundraiser to

so much to our landscapes at the May UF/IFAS Citrus Extension Master Gardener library

benefit our local Veterans and to publicize the POW/MIA issue. Our Golf Tournament and

seminars. These FREE programs will introduce some of the wildflowers that will perform

Old Fashioned 4th of July Picnic will be held at the Citrus Springs Golf & Country Club.

well in Citrus County. The schedule for these seminars for 20 May (3nd Fri) Coastal Re-

Rolling Thunder is happy to welcome back all of our golfers from our previous Indepen-

gion Library Crystal River 1:30 24 May (4th Tue) Homosassa Library Homosassa 2:00

dence Day Golf Tournament. As usual we have a maximum number of golfers we allow

Extension welcomes any and all questions on plants or other gardening concerns. Contact

to enter to ensure a good time is had by all, so reserve your spot soon. We thank you for

the UF/Citrus Extension weekdays during business hours at 527-5700 (ask for any on-duty

your continued support and hope to see you on June 25th, 2016 for another great time

Master Gardener or Extension Director, BJ Jarvis) or email Citrus County Master Garden-

and another great effort to support our returning troops. If you, your business or someone

ers at MasterG1@citrusbocc.com.

you know would like to contribute, please contact Mr. Sam Williams or Rolling Thunder

directly. For more information contact Sam Williams 352 513-5147 or 352 287-1743.

Peace Serves "Pasta At It's Best"

Peace Lutheran Church will be serving their annual spaghetti supper, from 4:30 to Photo Instruction Workshop

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7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20.

Scientist and Floral City resident Tom Ritchie will give a tongue-in-cheek talk

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

The full menu includes salad, spaghetti with an authentic sauce, meatballs or sausage, about how to take photos at a dinner lecture at the Florida Artists Gallery Café on May 20,

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beverage, and dessert. Adults, $7.

2016. Dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., followed by Mr. Ritchie's presentation at 7:00 p.m.

5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

Peace Lutheran, "the church on the hill," is located at 7201 US 41 S., just 4 miles north Ritchie, who is an Expedition Leader for Lindblad Expeditions, a scientific and adventure

Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

of Dunnellon. Visit www.PeaceLutheranOnline.com for more information or call 352-489- touring organization affiliated with the National Geographic Society, says, "I've had an

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5881 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

opportunity to work with some of the best travel photographers across the globe, and I've

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developed some humorous insights about their work." Ritchie assures that his presentation

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will be light-hearted and not intended as a serious critique of photography.

Admission for the dinner and talk is $30 per person, and includes a free glass of

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wine. All proceeds will go to support the Florida Artists Gallery's educational programs.

Space is limited and reservations are required. To reserve places, call 352-344-9300.

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Writers Workshop for Romance Authors

How does one market and what type of social media works best? Sabrina Wat-

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son, president of Crystal River Users Group (CRUP) will present a workshop on how to

get the most out of social media. 

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this workshop the Saturday, Mayat12:00 

is open to  public  24,   PM. Guests are welcome

to attend meeting 10:30AM-11:30AM,the 

SSRA's business  from  in  Community Room at

Homosassa Library , 4100 Grandmarch Ave. For more information contact Judy Swinson,

Publicity Chair,

 atjudyswinson1948@gmail.com

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

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gardening workshop on May 24from 2:00-3:30 pm. Managing a healthy lawn is often a full

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time job and recurring expense. Selection of the right materials to accomplish a specific task

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is always the best place to start. Sustainable lawn varieties, typical weed infestations and

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pests which target our lawns are highlighted during this workshop. Classes are held at the

Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650 W Sovereign Path in Lecanto.

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

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