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Community Events

Summer Music at the Museum Concert Series

The Inverness Cultural Heritage Council continuous the third annual Summer Mu-

sic at the Museum Concert Series. Thursday, July 20th Brian McCullough will treat us to a

Discounts for Women Veterans

duo tribute show of classic Roy Orbison and Conway Twitty tunes. Brian has been traveling

ARE YOU A business WANTING TO OFFER A DISCOUNT TO Female VET-

and perfecting the beautiful and challenging songs of Orbison and Twitty since 1995.

ERANS for services or goods? We want to offer our members discounts to local businesses.

The concert event begins at 7pm and doors open at 6pm. All seats are $25. Proceeds

This is a WIN WIN for businesses and veterans.

benefit Citrus County Student Scholarship Program. Please call 352-341-6428 to reserve

You offer the discount, we share with our members, we list you on our website as

your seat.

a business offering discount, you get more business. WHO IS INTERESTED? Send your

business info, what you are willing to offer as a discount, and a contact person to cynthia@

Free Florida-friendly gardening workshop in July

femaleveteransnetwork SUBJECT: OFFERING DISCOUNT.

Florida-friendly fertilizing - Citrus County Utilities Florida-Friendly Landscap-

Want to be a member and support Female Veterans Network go to our website at

ingTM Program is offering a free gardening workshop on July 25, 2017 from 2:00-3:30 pm.

femaleveteransnetwork.org for membership info or to make a donation to support our proj-

Fertilization of your lawn and landscape can be complicated. Using several steps including

ects.

soil testing, when and how to apply fertilizers and effective irrigation practices after applica-

Craft show in Crystal River on Sat., Aug. 26

tion are essential to proper fertilization practices. This program will discuss proper Florida

The Citrus County Craft Council will hold its 28th-annual "Harvest Moon Craft

Friendly fertilization practices developed by the University of Florida.

Show" on Sat., Aug. 26, 10:00 am-3:00 pm at the National Guard Armory, located at 8551

Classes are held at the Citrus County Extension Service building located at 3650 W

W. Venable St. in Crystal River.

Sovereign Path in Lecanto. Please contact Steven Davis at (352) 527-5708 to confirm your

Dozens of crafters will display a wide variety of handcrafted items for sale at

participation.

reasonable prices, such as jewelry, hand sewn items, woodworked items and toys, soaps,

Democratic Veterans' Caucus

handbags, shell art, floral designs, yard art, delectable edibles, knitted and crocheted items,

The Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee has scheduled a Citrus Coun-

and much more.

ty Democratic Veteran's Caucus Interest Meeting on Saturday, July 22 at 11am in the Cit-

Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Every half hour a donated hand-

rus County Democratic Party Office at the Crystal River Mall. The Meeting is open to all

crafted items will be raffled, with the proceeds benefitting Jessie's Place, Citrus County's

Democratic veterans and veterans' advocates who are Democrats. The Democratic Veterans'

Child Advocacy Center.

Caucus should enhance the well-being and success of all veterans and improve access and

For details, call show chairman, Vanessa, at 352-527-3378 or email her at Info@

quality of both government and non-government agencies that support veterans. For more

CitrusCountyCraftCouncil.org

information, call 352-794-6474

Extension Service offers food safety training

FREE showing of Chicken Little at Eugene Martin Park

The next class will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017. Pre-registration of two

Enjoy an evening in the park with your friends, family and neighbors by attending

weeks is required. It will begin promptly at 8:30 am, and run approximately 7 hours, then

a free Movie in the Park! Saturday, August 5th will be showing "Chicken Little". The movie

participants will have a maximum of two hours to take the national certification exam.

will be projected on a 30 ft. screen and will start at dusk (around 8 P.M.) at Eugene Martin

Cost for the course and exam is $110. The purchase of the ServSafe® Manager Manual

Park, located at: Eugene Martin Park,1711 W. Gene Martin Lane,Dunnellon, FL 34434.

for $55 is highly recommended and is available in English or Spanish. It is suggested that

Visitors are welcome to bring blankets, chairs or towels. Refreshments will be

participants study the ServSafe® Manager 6th edition textbook prior to attending the class.

available for purchase. Free popcorn will be provided by the Parks and Recreation Division.

For more information, call Sarah at the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Citrus County

All movies are weather permitting. Admission is free. Call 352-527-7540 with any ques-

office in Lecanto at 352-527-5713.

tions.

Register for Citizens' Academy classes

Citrus Community Swing Band to perform, July 27

The next Sheriff's Citizens' Academy class begins on August 3 and runs through

The Citrus Community Swing Band will perform at the East Citrus Community

Oct. 26 on Thursdays, with the exception of August 31. Hours for the day class are 1:00-4:00

Center, located at 9907 E. Gulf to Lake Hwy., Inverness, on the last Thursday of each

pm, and the evening class hours are 6:00-9:00 pm. Call Lee Alexander at 352-341-7486. Fill

month. The next performance will be July 27 at 11:00 am. For more information please call

out an application on the citrus County Sheriff's Office website, www.SheriffCitrus.org

(352) 344-9666.

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting

Aqua Zumba classes, Saturdays in Beverly Hills

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

Aqua Zumba Classes are available on Saturday mornings at 10:00 am, at the Cen-

day, July 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. at the Citrus County Democrats' office in space 591 at the

tral Ridge pool, located at 77 Civic Circle in Beverly Hills with Aqua Zumba instructor

Crystal River Mall. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

Anna Olivero. The cost is $5 per class. Participants must be 16 years of age or older and are

The Citrus County DEC is responsible for managing the affairs of the Florida

asked to bring water shoes aned a beverage. For details, call 352-746-4882.

Democratic Party (FDP) within the county. Membership of the DEC includes elected Pre-

This Week: Run for the Money

cinct Committeemen and Committeewomen who represent the registered voters of their

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed July 10-15, 2017

precinct. There are Precinct Committeemen and Committeewomen positions open for many

as the "Key Center's Run for the Money Week in Citrus County.'

Citrus County precincts. If you are interested in reaching out to fellow Democrats in your

M. Red Cross swim lessons offered

precinct and helping increase Democratic voter turnout, please attend the July 19 meeting.

The American Red Cross is holding four sessions of swim lessons during the sum-

mer, with each session containing eight 30-minute lessons. Lessons are provided for babies,

FREE: Simple Ways to Save Water even when it's raining

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

children and adults. Session 1 is ongoing; Session 3 runs July 10-20, and Session 4 runs July

FREE program on Water Conservation: Simple Ways to Save Water. Save money and the

14-August 3. For details, please call 352-795-1478.

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environment by fixing leaks, installing a few inexpensive water-saving devices can save

Pine Street Jam/Parrot Head Party, Inverness, Aug. 5

Hometown News for the Nature Coast

water than you think. There is even greater opportunity for savings outdoors without sacri-

The Pine Street Jam, Parrot Head Party will be held in downtown Inverness at

Advertising at Reasonable Rates for S Levy, NE Citrus & SW Marion

ficing a high-quality landscape. While some people go to extremes to save water, you don't

the Courthouse Square, located at the93 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa,St.loniSat., Aug.65,

intersection of Pine St. and Main F or da 3444

have to. Join Extension experts to discuss simple ways to save water, both indoors and out

6:00-10:00 pm. Downtown will be transformed 2) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

Phone: (35 into a Margaritaville-themed street party

without sacrifices. Simple strategies to save time, money and water will be discussed.

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appreciated. This FREE program is held at the Central Ridge Public Library at 425 W Roos-

concert of Jimmy Buffet songs performed by the Caribbean Chillers and a Fun Zone for

evelt Blvd, Beverly Hills, FL 34465. For more information and to register, call Stephanie

kids. For details, call 352-726-2611.

Clamer at the University of Florida/IFAS Citrus County Extension office in Lecanto at 352-

527-5700.

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