The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - May 20, 2009
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
Exceeding speed limits in school zones can be costly when stopped. Fail to stop for
CCVC Hosts Benefit 9 Hole Scramble Tournament May 24th
school bus-$163.50. Exceed limit 1 to5-$113.50, 10 to 14-$263.50, 15 to 19-$313.50. Take an
Get out the golf clubs and join the fun at the First Annual Citrus County Veterans
AARP Driver Safety class as a refresher. Check with your insurance carrier to ask if you are
Coalition Benefit 9 Hole Scramble at Brentwood Farms off of 486 on Nicole Dr. in Lecanto.
entitled to an insurance discount. Course fee is $14, for AARP members $12. To register for a
There will be a shotgun start at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 24th. Another start is schedule for 10:30
class, call the listed instructor. For information regarding future classes contact Charlie Lucente
a.m. and if necessary a third will be scheduled at 1:00 p.m. There will be a $15 tax deductible
at 726-0753.
entry fee to include your cart and greens fees with prizes awarded for closest to the pin, fewest
May 20: 1:00 PM at Coastal Regional Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River.
putts, lowest score and much more. Food and drink will also be available with proceeds also
Call Lou Harmin at 564-0933
going to help veterans through the Citrus County Veterans Coalition as they continue to work
May 21 and 22: 8:30 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7030 W.Grover Cleveland
on their primary projects of “Veterans Helping Veterans.” It will be a golf swinging good time
Blvd.,Homosassa Springs. Call Carol Thomas at 746-2416
and the more the merrier. Call now to reserve your tee times at 352-527-2600.
Beverly Hills and Lecanto: May 12 and 14: 8:15 a.m. at Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77
Civic Circle. Call Theresa Williams at 746-9497
FWC offers fishing clinics for kids
May 23 and 30: 10:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host summer inshore
Hills. Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853
fishing clinics for children in Cedar Key at the Sen. George Kirkpatrick Marine Lab.
Inverness, Hernando: Apr. 21 and 22: 9:00 AM at Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 Lemon Street,
This summer program is open to children ages 6 to 16, said Missy Woods Jackson, an
Hernando. Call Bob Dicker at 527-2366.
environmental specialist at the lab. Clinics are one-day programs throughout June and July.
Homosassa Wildlife Park Announces
“Participants will learn fish identification, knot-tying, casting, bait types, habitat types,
gear care and more,” Jackson said. “The day will end with pier fishing. Fishing is catch-and-
release,” Jackson said. Organizations and individuals should make reservations to participate
New Nature Academy Summer Camp
in this free FWC program. Call 352-543-9219, ext. 216, to reserve your space
Special to The Newscaster By Tania Burchell, Park Service Specialist
Community Outreach For Hunger & Homeless
Calling young naturalists! The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Inc. are
The 4th annual Community Outreach will be held on Sat., May 30, from 9:00 am until
looking for admirers of the natural world to join us for our Nature Academy Summer Camp, a
3:00 p.m. at Calvary Chapel, located at 960 S. Hwy. 41 in Inverness. The event is sponsored by
week of environmental investigation and exploration. Park Rangers at the Homosassa Springs
the Hunger and Homeless Coalition of Citrus County, Inc. and area licensed medical profes-
Wildlife State Park want hardworking, curious young people to use their senses to solve
sional volunteers. There will be live music from 11:00 a.m. until 2"00 p.m. and childrens'
wildlife mysteries, to use their minds to learn new skills for understanding and appreciating
activities. Those in need are urged to come so they can receive free medical exams and flu
the world around them and to use their imaginations to create stories about the adventures
shots, HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, and receive referrals for dental care, plus meet
they have while they are here. Graduates of Nature Academy Summer Camp will take home
volunteers and professionals from the following agencies or providing these services: Citrus
new-found skills in resourcefulness, critical thinking and effective communication as well as
Hearing Impaired, Volunteers of America Mobile Medical Unit, Homeless Veteran Services,
gain experience with the native Florida animals and plants at the park.
One Stop Workforce Connection, Christian substance abuse and mental health counseling,
“Nature Academy offers opportunities for epiphanies,” said Ranger Tania Burchell. “We
Center for Independent Living, assistance for pregnant women, Early Head Start, Central
seek to encourage those young people who have a fire in their bellies and a genuine enthusi-
Florida Community College and other Citrus County Schools, Access Florida, the Citrus
asm for studying the natural world.”
County Sheriff's Office Child ID Program, the State of Florida Mobile Dept. of Motor Vehicles
Nature Academy Summer Camp has two classes: the first is for children ages eight and
Unit, 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Citrus County Community Support Services, legal services,
nine and runs from June 22 through June 27. The second class is for children aged 11 and 12
Early Learning Coalition of the Nature Coast, domestic violence assistance from CASA, Grand-
and runs from July 13 through July 18. Investigations begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. every
parents and Others Raising Children, the Salvation Army and the Florida Dept. of Agriculture.
morning and run until 1:00 p.m. from Monday through Thursday.
For further information, please call (352) 628-HELP (4357).
The deadlines for applying are June 1, 2009, for the younger campers and June 22 for the
Citrus County offices closed on Memorial Day
older campers. Registration is $45.00 per child, and due to the hands-on nature of the Camp,
County offices, as well as the Citrus County Central Landfill, will be closed Monday,
space is limited to 15-20 students for each class. Applications from alumni of previous summer
May, 25, in observance of Memorial Day. The county Utilities Division and its billing office
camps will be put on a waiting list and called only if the Camp requires more spaces. Request
will also be closed, but the division will respond to emergencies as it normally does during off
applications from Tania Burchell at 628-5343 ext. 1006.
hours and on holidays.
Flag Day Celebration
River Retreat Spa
River
Yankeetown General Store
The public is invited to a Flag Day
6015 Hwy. 40W
Celebration at Fort Cooper State Park, hosted
Yankeetown, Florida
New Owners Welcome You!
Welcome You!
New
352-447-2505
by the Friends of Fort Cooper State Park, on
Sat., June 13, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with
Janice & Billy Jackson & Daughter Jennifer
Janice
Cuts • Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
no park entry fee. The Opening Ceremony
Live Shrimp & Pinfish • Gas & Ice
Live
Masques • Peels • Facials
will be held at 8:30 a.m., and attendees are
Permanent Make-Up
asked to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early, to al-
Chicken, Subs & Beer
Chicken,
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
low time to park and to walk to the picninc
Tanning • Exercise
Massage - lic. # MM19077
area where the ceremony will take place, ahead
Free Bag of Ice with Purchase of 100 Shrimp!
of the ceremony time. The Friends will be
May 2009 SPECIALS
serving a breakfast of French toast, sausage,
LAST STOP BEFORE THE GULF
Gift Certificates for Mother’s Day!
coffee and juice and a lunch of hot dogs and
Permanent Makeup-$100 Off New Procedure!
Across from Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
Across
beans. Donations are appreciated, as the
Half-Hour Back Massage - $35
event is non-funded and supported by do-
6611 Hwy. 40W • Yankeetown •(352)447-2532
Pedicure & H/C Combo - $45
nations. Please call (352) 726-0315.
OPEN MEMORIAL DAY
DAY
OPEN
Bubba’s Fin & Feather
Monday - Happy Hour All day
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Tuesday - Open Jam 8pm Musicians who
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come out and play drink free
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Wednesday - Free Pool $1.75 cans
On Lk. Rousseau
Toll Free: 1-888-610-4947
Local: 352-447-6002
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Thursday - Darts Everyone welcome
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