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Community Events

Cooking for 1 Class offered at two Library Locations in June

The University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension Service is providing a

free program on Cooking for 1 at two library locations in June. Cooking for one seems like

Citrus County Genealogy Society June Meeting

an impossible task! Find out how to easily plan, shop for and prepare meals for one.

The Citrus County Genealogical Society meeting will be held June 13 at 10:00

Central Ridge Public Library

AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The

The class will be held on: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 10:30 am. Pre-registration is ap-

topic of the program will be "Naturalization Records." Learn about how the naturalization

preciated. This free program is held at the Central Ridge Public Library at 425 W Roosevelt

process changed over time, the content of the records that were created and where to find

Blvd, Beverly Hills, FL 34465.

them. Guests are welcome to attend. For information go to www.citrusgenealogy.com or

Lakes Region Public Library

call Mary Ann at 382-5515.

The class will be held on: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 10:30 am. Pre-registration is

Citrus County DEC Coffee Talk

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) invites Democrats to

appreciated. This free program is held at the Lakes Region Public Library at 1511 Druid

join them on Thursday, June 8 at 6 p.m. at the Democratic office in the Crystal River Mall

Rd, Inverness, FL 34452. For more information and to register, call Stephanie Clamer at

for a Coffee Talk. Coffee and cookies will be served. This is an opportunity to socialize with

the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension office in Lecanto at 352-527-5700.

other Democrats and discuss concerns and issues to focus and strengthen the Democratic

emocratic Executive Committee Meeting

Party. The DEC will use this input to increase Democratic voter registration, recruit viable

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee (DEC) meeting is Wednes-

candidates, and increase active membership in the DEC and local Democratic caucuses and

day, June 21 st, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the new Citrus County Democrats' office in space 591 at

clubs. Voter registration will be available at the Coffee Talk.

the Crystal River Mall. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend. The Citrus County

Katie Couric's Movie On Voting

DEC is responsible for managing the affairs of the Florida Democratic Party (FDP) within

Have you ever worried that your vote isn't really being counted? Or that the final

the county. Membership of the DEC includes elected Precinct Committeemen and Commit-

counts are not correct?Do we need to worry about voter fraud, here in Florida?The answers

teewomen who represent the registered voters of their precinct. There are Precinct Commit-

are waiting for you.

teemen and Committeewomen positions open for many Citrus County precincts.

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County invites you to a screening of Katie

Citrus Community Swing Band to perform

Couric's movie, "I VOTED?" on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at 10:15 AM, Coastal Region

Join your friends and neighbors at West Citrus Community Center to enjoy the

Library, 8619 W. Crystal Street, Crystal River,34428. Free admission.

swinging music and dancing! West Citrus Community Center is hosting a dance and concert

All interested men and women are invited. More information may be found on the

featuring the Citrus Community Swing Band, June 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. until they can't

league website: https://www.lwvcitrus.org or by calling 352- 382-0032.

swing anymore! The event is free (donations are encouraged), and open to the public.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages

The Citrus Community Swing Band is a group of musicians who volunteer their

informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major

time to help bring back the music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and the big bands to the

public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

citizens of Citrus County. Andrew Janicki leads the fourteen-member community band. For

information about the band, please call Andrew at (352) 464-2870.

FREE First Time Homebuyer s Certification to be offered

West Citrus Community Center is located at 8940 W. Veterans Drive, Homosassa,

Citrus County Housing Services is offering a free First Time Homebuyer's class

for more information about this event or programs at the center please call (352) 795-3831.

which is being conducted by the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Citrus County office.

Participants, who attend the entire program, will receive a Certificate of Completion which

Landscaping in Florida s sandy soils

is valid for two (2) years and is required for first time homebuyer assistance programs.

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

These classes are HUD approved and encompass the entire home buying process,

gardening workshop on June 20, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm. The components of Florida's

including preparing your credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection, fair

soils and geology need to be considered when making landscaping installation and best

housing, available loan products, loan pre-approval, and closing.

management choices. The soils pH, proper fertilization choices and appropriate supplemen-

These sessions are funded by the State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP).

tal irrigation practices can impact the sustainability of our ornamental gardens. Learn ways

There is no charge to attend these classes, but you must reserve a seat. Child care is not

to effectively manage plants growing in sandy Florida soils. Classes are held at the Citrus

available.

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

The classes will be held at UF/IFAS Extension Citrus County office located at

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

3650 W Sovereign Path Lecanto, FL at the following dates and times:

Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive

§ June 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The next blood drive for Our Lady of Grace, K of C Council 6168 blood ministries

§ June 15, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 8 AM to 1 PM in Our Lady of Grace Parish

§ June 22, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Life Center, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. The available base for donors is reduced in

§ June 29, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

the summer season, so please give the gift of life by participating in this drive. Life South

All four (4) classes must be completed to receive a Certificate of Completion, for

is the exclusive provider of blood for the Citrus County hospitals to be used as needed by

more information or to register, please call Sarah Ellis at the University of Florida/IFAS

our family, friends and neighbors. There will be a complimentary continental breakfast and

Extension Citrus County office at (352) 527-5700 or Genesis Chagnon at Citrus County

tokens of appreciation for all donors. For more information call Life South at 352-527-3061.

Housing Services at (352) 527-7520.

Special Olympics Fundraiser

United Methodist Church certified `Dementia Friendly

On June 9 (3-6PM), TD Bank will host its annual Special Olympics Trading Card

The Crystal River United Methodist Church, located at 4801 N. Citrus Avenue,

Day in Citrus County, Florida. During Trading Card Day, community members and media

became the ninth church in Citrus County to be certified Dementia Friendly by completing

are invited in to local TD Bank branches to meet Special Olympic athletes participating

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training in a workshop of 40 of its members.

in this year's games. Participating stores in Citrus County include: 1000 SE US Highway

Dementia Friendly certification confirms that a significant number of the congre-

19, Crystal River. The fundraiser enables employees, customers, friends and family to sup-

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gation and its leadership have completed a training on Alzheimer's and dementia, how to

port the goal of raisingimore than easonable RSpecial Olympics ,in the states & SWTDarion

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recognize its symptoms, and how to communicate and better serve people with dementia

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and their caregivers in order to keep them social and maintain their quality of life.

footprint from Maine to Florida! Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Pastor David Rawls, who attended the workshop, states, "Understanding and better

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Promoting Femalemail, Debbie Russell, Editor: debbienewscaster@gmail.co

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serving individuals with dementia and their caregivers is consistent with our wide range of

Female Veterans Moving Forward FemaleVeteransNetwork.org was started in

ministries which are all aimed at better serving our members and our greater community as

Citrus County, January 2017. Please go to the site and send us your contact information

a loving church." Founded in 1880, the Crystal River United Methodist Church has served

and any suggestions on how to help the group thrive. Female veterans and supporters

Citrus County for more than 135 years.

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wanted and welcomed. Fundraisers, grant help, and donations needed and greatly appreci-

ated. Cyn271@yahoo.com.

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