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Community Events
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Levy County Teen Driver Improvement Classes
PTO Basket Auction at YTS nets $800 - $900 for classrooms
Teen Driver Improvement is available to all Levy County students who have a
The annual PTO (Parent-Teacher Organi-
current Operators License or Learners Permit or who are about to get their Learners Permit.
zation) Basket Auction at Yankeetown School took
The goal of this program is to educate the teen drivers of Levy County of the dangers of
place on Thursday, May 22, from 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.,
aggressive driving, distracted driving, impaired driving, and to reinforce the benefits of
with the drawings for winners taking place from
seatbelt use. All students will be required to pre-register for the class by calling Lt. Sean
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Hot dogs were available for pur-
Mullins or Sgt. Max Long at 352-486-5111 ext 276 or via e-mail smullins@levyso.com
chase during the event.
ormlong@levyso.com. This class has a minimum of 5 students for the class to take place
Each classroom donated items that were
so these dates are tentative. ALL CLASSES BEGIN AT 9:00 AM,Yankeetown: July: 1 and
placed into attractively-decorated baskets that were
August: 4.
placed on display. Auction attendees were able to
Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club Seeks Information
place bids on the baskets, which included, for ex-
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club asks the questions; Have you ever...At-
ample, Beach Baskets, Snack Baskets, or Summer
tended one of our exercise classes? Played Bingo with us on Thursday night? Checked
Baskets. Guests, or bidders, placed a ticket or tickets that sold for 25 cents each or 5 for a
out the A.F. Knotts Public Library? Shopped at the Second to None Shoppe? Won a ter-
dollar, in the hopes that their ticket would be selected as the winner. Amber Reid was an-
rific prize at one of our special events? Rented our clubhouse for a celebration? Borrowed
nounced as the winner of the coveted $100 money tree.
crutches or a walker from our loan closet? Enjoyed our delicious foods? Received one of
The auction proceeds will go toward the purchase of classroom supplies or items
our scholarships or incentive awards? If you answered YES to any of the above, then you'll
needed by students. Mary Bergdoll, PTO Treasurer, announced that between $800-$900
want to join us in celebrating 50 Years of "Making It Better" in our communities.
was earned. "A great time was had by all in attendance" said Mary.
The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club founded in 1965 will be celebrating their
Yankeetown School Productions presented two plays, May 22
Golden Anniversary in 2015. Please drop us a note (PO Box 298, Yankeetown, FL 34498)
Hear ye...Hear ye... Let it be known that
or email (yiwomansclub@gmail.com) with how the Woman's Club has played a part in
Yankeetown School Productions presented "Snow
your life! Starting in September make sure to watch The Newscaster for details.
White" and also an anti-bullying play called
Vacation Bible School at Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church
"Close Encounters of a Friendly Kind" on Thurs.,
At 5850 Riverside Dr. in Yankeetown by Coast Guard Station. Come join the fun
May 22, in the school auditorium. A performance
on June 23-27 from 10am to 1pm. Ages 3 - 12 are welcome. Our theme is Everywhere
of both short plays was held for elementary stu-
Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together. There will be bible stories, music, crafts,
dents at 8:30 a.m. and for middle school students
discovery, food and fellowship. We have a color for each day Monday is orange the rest will
at 10:00 a.m.
be posted. It would be fun if your child could wear these colors but don't go out and buy
Students involved in the Drama Depart-
anything. For more info call 352-489-5274.
ment include Drashti Patel, Baylor Willis, Glory
Activities at the Inglis VFW Post
Thompson, Amber Babcock, Julia Babcock, Lau-
Here's what's hapening at `The V': Happy Hour on weekdays, 12:00-3:00 pm and
ren Mathews, Katelyn Wood, Jessica Cooper,
6:00-8:00 pm, and Drink Specials every weekend! Every TUES- DAY and THURSDAY,
Chelsea Mekelburg, Lisa Pressley, Tori Pressley, Baylor Willis and Lisa Pressley in a scene
our Dart Tournment starts at 7:00 pm. On Friday, June 6, 7:00-11:00 pm, music by Stepha-
Corinne Curvin, Rayna Prescott, Jasmine Hurtado, from Snow White, a presentation by the
nie Fisher and Moses Greyhound Band. On Sunday, June 8, 1:00 pm (until gone), Baked
Emily Robinson and BryannaCar- Department
Pank. Melody Yankeetown School Drama
Ziti Dinner, $6. On Monday, June 9, the Men's Auxiliary meets at 7:00 pm. On Sunday,
son and Debbie Woodard areart
in charge of the on May 22.
June 15, 1:00-3:00 pm, Steak Dinner is $10.00 (tickets must be purchased in advance). On
designsintheplays, along
used with producing
Wednesday, June 18, the Ladies Auxiliary meeting will be held at 5:00 pm, and the Post
and directing them, and Dana Mathews is in charge of the snacks.
meeting will be held at 6:30 pm, On Sunday, June 22, starting at 1:00 and serving until the
Check out `Harmony in the Streets Day Camp'
food is gone, the Men's Auxiliary is having a Grilled Chicken Dinner, $5. On Friday, June
If you're looking for something for your kids to do this summer, check out Har- 20, 7:00-11:00 pm, Karaoke with Gator.
mony in the Streets Camp, an action-packed, fun-filled, five-day, day camp presented by Free Assistance with Food
the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches, Inc. and the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. There are
The Hope Foundation will be having a food give away this Thurs. June 5 from
two separate Monday-Friday programs, June 9-13 and June 16-20. The camps will be held 2-3pm at the Inglis Community Center. Supplies are limited so its first come first serve.
at the Hernando Elementary School, and are open to the first 60 kids, ages 6-12, who reg- Hope to see you there.
ister. The registration form can be downloaded at the CCSO's website, www.sheriffcitrus.
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