The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - June 11, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
AARP Safe Driving Classes
The AARP Driver Safety program reviews the rules of the road and helps partici-
Annual Hoagie Fest...
pants learn how to adjust to common age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time.
If you enjoy a good hoagie (that's what we call it in Jersey), come on out and join the New
Upon course completion you will receive a certificate of completion which may entitle you to
Jersy Club. This month we will be serving hoagies to all our members. A delight we all look
an insurance discount. Check with your insurance carrier for further information.
forward to following our business meeting. The meeting will start at 1 PM at the VFW Post
To register for a class, call the listed instructor. You do not have to be a Florida
4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando. We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item
resident or an AARP member to register. For information regarding future classes contact
for the Family Resource Center of Citrus County. The response to this monthly drive as been
Charlie Lucente at 726-0753. No classes scheduled in Crystal River, Homosassa area
overwhelming and The Center and Board members are deeply appreciative of your support.
Beverly Hills and Lecanto
On June 22nd we will be going to the "Show Palace" in Hudson to see the comedy,
·
June 19 and 26 (new dates) 9 a.m at Crystal Oaks Civic Association, 4958 W. Crystal
"Forever Plaid". Contact Frank Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053.
Oaks Dr., Lecanto. Closed class. Crystal Oaks residents only. Call Hedda Smith at 527-8144
If you are looking to have some fun and laughs, join us on Thursdays, at 10 AM, at
- June 18 and 20: noon at Our Lady of Grace Parrish Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd. Call Matt
the Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, Good bowlers are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at
Curley at 746-7916
home. The New Jersey Club is a very friendly and active social club with "no residency
·
June 21 and 28: 9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills.
requirement" to join to have a good time. For more information, call Joe Morse at 746-7782.
Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853
·
July 19 and 26: 9:30 a.m. at Central Ridge Library, 425 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills.
State Park Plans Wildlife Summer Camp Programs
Call Kathie Lund at 527-4853
-Visitors invited to camp to teach third-sixth graders about Florida's environment-
Inverness and Hernando
HOMOSASSA-The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Homosassa Springs
- July 8 and 9: 9 a.m. at Citrus Memorial Health Systems Share Club Auditorium corner of
Wildlife State Park has announced the dates for its two week-long Wildlife Week in the Park
Grace and Osceola. Open to the public, Share Club members and non-members. Call Chauncey
summer camp programs. Children entering third or fourth grade in the fall of 2008 are eligible
Benedict at 795-5107.
to apply for the June program and children entering the fifth or sixth grades in the fall 2008 are
Audition Notice for Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?
eligible for the July program. The camp programs are offered as a partnership between Homo-
Auditions for the Art Center Theatre production of Will You Still Love Me in the Morning
sassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park and
by Brian Clemens & Dennis Spooner are being held on Saturday, June 21, at 6 p.m. and
sponsored by Progress Energy.
Sunday, June 22, at 3 p.m. at the Art Center Theatre located at 2644 N. Annapolis Ave. (corner
The June program is scheduled from June 16 through 21 and the July program will
of Annapolis Ave. and CR 486) in Citrus Hills, Hernando.
run from July 21 through 26. Camp begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs until 1:00 p.m. Monday through
The cast calls for four men and three women to make up three couples and a janitor. The
Saturday. Each day of the week will feature a different animal, environmental subject and
play runs Sept.19 ­ Oct. 5. For additional information, contact director, David Easter at 563-
activity. Registration is $45.00 per child. To request an application, contact Marla Chancey at
5735.
the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park at (352) 628-5343, ext. 1004.
Military Card Party at the Art Center
Flag Day ceremonies by VFW in Yankeetown & Inglis
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party, in the Art and
The Gilley Long Osteen VFW Post 8698, Inglis, invites the public to two celebrations on
Education Building, on Monday, July 14, from 12:30 ­ 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun.
Flag Day, Sat., June 14: a 12:00 noon Flag Presentation at Yankeetown Town Hall, located at
Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact Nancy
the corner of 63rd St. and Harmony Ln., and a 2:00 p.m. Flag Burning Ceremony at the post,
Pearson at 382-2191 for individual tickets or to reserve a table of four. The deadline for
located at 520 Hwy. 40 East, Inglis - bring your desecrated and aging flags for proper disposal.
reservations is July 10. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Announces Regional Golf Classic!
the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. For more information contact 746-
Big Brothers Big Sisters serving Citrus, Hernando and Pinellas Counties is seeking
7606.
"Music on the Grounds"Set for June 21st
sponsorships, teams and silent auction items for their 3rd Annual BBBS Regional Golf Classic
at Black Diamond Ranch. The tournament is set for June 23 at the Black Diamond Ranch's
The Friends of Rainbow Springs and
Quarry Course. This annual fundraiser supports Big Brothers Big Sisters' one-to-one mentoring
Rainbow Springs State Park continues it's
services for at-risk children.
"Music on the Grounds" event on Saturday,
Registration includes a continental breakfast, tournament shirt, green and cart fees,
June 21st at 8:30 pm. This after hours event
grilled lunch on the course, and heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages after the tournament.
will showcase the talents of Mike Peterson,
Participants will also have an opportunity to take part in a silent auction featuring many items,
who drew applause and praise during the April
including sports memorabilia.
open mic. session. After Mike's performance,
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting
another open mic. session will take place for
Regular Meeting; June14, 2008 9:30 A.M. First Presbyterian Church 1501 SE Hwy 19
those interested in playing a song or two or
Crystal River, Fl  Buttonwood member Jim Stephens will be the presenter at this month's
just jamming with each other.
meeting. As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.  Pres. Jack
Coffee will be provided free, just
Shriver - 352 795 3803 Contact Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156
bring a cup, a chair and your friend and neigh-
bors while you listen to music and enjoy the
beauty of Rainbow Springs, after dark, under
A.B.A.
the stars. Plans for future "Music on the
Grounds", hosted by other entertainers, on
A/C & Heating,Inc.
the third Saturday of the month throughout
the year have been authorized. Admission to
this event is $2. For additional information,
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
"Your
contact Rainbow Springs State Park at (352)
· 100% Financing
· Commercial
Mike Peterson
465-8555.
· Visa & MasterCard
Bubba's Fin & Feather
Refrigeration
· 30 Years Experience
· Residential
· Commercial
Monday Happy Hour All Day & Movie Madness 2-4pm
Ask Us About
· Mobile Homes
Tuesday Buy 3 Drafts Get 1 Free & Bar Bingo 2-4pm
Ultra Violet Air Filtering
Wednesday Free Pool $1.75 Long Necks
Off Hwy 40
Removes nearly 100%
Thirsty Thursday - Dart Tournament 7pm
On Lk. Rousseau
of germs & dust
Come play with Barbie
Call 447-2755
Reduce Sickness & Allergies
Friday Karaoke & Song by Rick
for info
SHAWNETTE'S BACK !!!!
Family Owned & Operated
Saturday Dance Night
Hours: M-Fri Noon-Close
75 Cent Draft & 2 for 1 Mixed Drinks
Sat-Sun 10 am.-Close
Sunday Nascar Father's Day Lunch
Licensed & Insured
RV & Camper Sites
352-447-3040
& 75 Cent Draft & Dollar Bloody Mary
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day
License #CACO 57707