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The Citrus County Historic Courthouse turns 100 years old this year and the Coun-

ty will be 125 years! Citrus County will host an anniversary celebration on Saturday, June

Dunnellon Friends Bookstore Book Sale

2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the courthouse, One Courthouse Square, Inverness. The pro-

All hard cover books $1, paperbacks large and small 25 cents– (Does not include

gram will begin on the west side of the building, ending with the opening of the time capsule

specially priced books).The Sale will begin May 29th through to June 30th. Inventory

and the serving of the birthday cake in the second floor courtroom.

changes daily depending on book donations. All proceeds benefit the Dunnellon Public Li-

June 2, 2012 will be a another big day in the history of Citrus County just as it was

Nature Academy Summer Camp Programs in June and July

in 1987 when the centennial of the county’s creation was celebrated in a ceremony at the

The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park sponsor the programs. June’s

Old Courthouse. The most important day in county history, of course, was June 2, 1887.

Nature Academy is for children ages 8 and 9 years old, and runs June 11 through June 16.

Florida Governor Edward A. Perry signed into law a measure passed by the Florida Legisla-

July’s Nature Academy program is for children ages 10 through 12, and runs from July 9

ture just four hours earlier which divided the old Hernando County into three new counties

to be called Citrus, Hernando and Pasco.

Applications for the Nature Academy summer camps will be available in the park

This year’s celebration will be held on the front steps of the Old Courthouse which

office beginning April 23. Each program is limited to 20 campers and will be filled on a first

coincidentally will be turning a hundred years old. Construction began on the new court-

come basis with preference to those who have never attended before.

house in the spring of 1912 and work was completed by June, 1913. A complete restoration

Parents and guardians may stop by the park office located in the Visitor Center on

of the building was begun in 1994 and completed in 2000. During the 1987 celebration one

U.S. 19 to pick up an application. For more information, call (352) 628-1508.

could have only dreamed of the building being restored to its original appearance. That

dream became a reality over a decade later.

How does Medicare work?

What Part D Plan saves me the most $$$? Where do I find Supplemental Insurance

The Women's Health & Fitness Expo

rates? How does my Employer’s Insurance work with Medicare? Are there any Programs

Mark your calendar – the original Women’s HEALTH & FITNESS Expo, hosted

to help pay for my Part B Premium? Any Programs to help pay my drug costs?

by the Business Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, will be

Come see SHINE, a Volunteer Program with the FL Dept of Elder Affairs, for

back again for 2012!

your answers. 1-800-262-2243. Wed, May 23rd 11:00am Inglis Community Center Behind

This year’s Expo will be on Saturday, September 22, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the

Inglis Town Hall 135 Hwy 40 West (352) 447-2203.

National Guard Armory in Crystal River.

Did your firm participate last year? Take advantage of paid pre-registration until

Vacation Bible School

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Once again this year Faith Lutheran Church located in Crystal Glen Subdivision June 15, and choose your preferred exhibit space. After June 15, registration will be open

just off 44 and 490 in Lecanto will be hosting a Vacation BibleSchool    children                       and     

      for        ages to health-, fitness-    wellness-related organizations, on a “first come, first served” basis.

3 through 6th grade. The dates are June 11 through the 15th from 9AM to 11:50AM dai- Chamber members receive a discount.

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Details on exhibit registration, excellent sponsorship opportunities, and the popu-

ly. The theme of the VBS is “BUG ZONE, Transformed By Our Big God!” You may regis-

                        larSpa                   Citrus County Chamber of Commerce’s Crystal River office

     Zone are available from  

ter on the web-site: faithlecanto.com or by calling the church at 527-3325 or by stopping at

the church office 935 S.GlenVBSopen        children   at   NW               795-3149, or from any Business Women’s Alliance member.

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the         

 at  Crystal Drive, The  toall        28 Highway19,phone        

      Lecanto.   is

      

between these ages, please    early to start off the school vacation time.

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Citrus County Genealogical Society                 

Citrus County willJuneat 

Genealogical Society  meet  12 at 10:00 a.m. the

Churchof ChristofSaints,3474 SouthernThe 

  Jesus   Latter-day  W.  St., Lecanto.  speaker

and president of the genealogy society, Mary Ann Machonkin, will present the topic, “Find-

ing and Using Books Online.” She will demonstrate how to use several free websites to



find books about genealogy and history. She will also show how to find surnames and other

information in the books. Guests are welcome to attend. For information call 382-5515.

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1st Annual Blueberry Festival

253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL

to benefit Sheltering Hands Rescue on SUNDAY, JUNE 3 9:00AM TO 5:00PM.

CONFERENCE CENTER, 3810 NW BONNIE HEATH BLVD.or shine  west of Hwy. 19

 OCALA, FL.Rain 

   Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406

Arts & Crafts, Prizes, Plants, Food and Fresh Blueberries,  sale, Mini    Ina  

 50/50, Book   Therapy

pigs, Brick City Oil Slickers,VW Club, Ocala K-9 Unit, rides, RowdyBoys

Ocala Carriage  

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

Barbershop Quartet and crowning of the “Blueberry Princess”and lots more.

Everything Made to Order

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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp

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  

 

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Specials, Soups, Chowders & Chili

                  

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Steaks & Seafood Dishes with Homemade Sauces

 Pasta

                 

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   

Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way



   

Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked

         

       Subs after 4 pm

     



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Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm

  

Special Drinks Made to Order

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Captains Cove Outfitters

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Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis

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