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Applications needed for the Historic Resources Advisory Board

The Historic Resources Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for

four positions. The agency was formed on October 28, 2003 to assist county entities to

K of C Council 6168 Summer Blood Drive

identify, evaluate and protect historic properties. The board requires a varied interest

The next drive of the joint Blood Ministries of Our Lady of Grace Parish and Knights

of persons to discuss, review, and decide on specific items. Contact Amy Pace Planning

of Columbus Council 6168 is scheduled for the third Saturday of July, Saturday, July 19,

Coordinator,Geographic Resources and Community Planning ,Lecanto, 352-527-5258.

2014, from 8 AM to 1 PM, at Our Lady of Grace Parish Life Center located at 6 Roosevelt

Blvd., Beverly Hills. The summer is a critical time for collecting blood as many donors are

SHINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in HERNANDO and CITRUS COUNTIES!

Are you looking for a flexible and stimulating volunteer opportunity that enables

you to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Do you like to help

Those who give blood give life. The blood is used locally for trauma victims, heart

others resolve problems? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Florida Depart-

surgery and others needing the precious gift. All donors are appreciated.

ment of Elder Affairs may have the perfect volunteer position for you!

This drive will feature a deluxe complimentary breakfast of Belgium waffles, sausage and

Volunteers are needed for the award-winning SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of

eggs provided by Les and Joan Magyar and Craven Reality. In addition there are tokens of

Elders) Program in Citrus and Hernando Counties. SHINE is a free, unbiased Medicare

recognition for donors which will feature a "Duck Dynasty" theme shirt.

counseling program that helps seniors, those new to Medicare and people with disabilities

We again extend heartfelt thanks to all the donors that participated in the May 24

make informed decisions about their health and drug plans.

drive. For any additional information call Life South at 352-527-3061.

Free comprehensive training is coming to your area. Call for upcoming dates. Vol-

Citrus County offers First Time Homebuyer's Class

unteers will have all costs covered during training and after. Bilingual persons are especially

A First Time Homebuyer's class is being offered by Housing Services, a division

encouraged to apply and training is available in Spanish as well as English. Basic computer

under the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners. The class will be held 8:30am-

and Internet skills are required. Please contact the Elder Helpline and tell them you'd like to

4:30pm on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Citrus County Resource Center, located at 2804

find out more about becoming a SHINE volunteer.

Call 1-800 96-ELDER (1-800-963-

W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461. Please call Jen Pollard at (352)527-7522 or Pat

Wilkerson at (352)527-7526 or you may email Jennifer.Pollard@bocc.citrus.fl.us to register.

Veteran Service Officer Needed

The class encompasses the entire home buying process .A variety of industry professionals

Female Veterans are being asked to step up to the challenge of becoming a Veteran

will present to the class and answer questions throughout the session.

Service Officer and help their fellow service men and women apply for benefits they may

Florida Artists Gallery announces class schedule for July

be entitled to due to injuries suffered while in service.

The Florida Artists Gallery & Cafe, located in the historic Knight House at 8219

The training is free and the position is volunteer but the rewards are priceless.

Orange Avenue in Floral City, is pleased to announce its schedule of classes to be offered

If you feel you might be interested and have questions contact Duane Godfrey at DAV

during the month of July, 2014. For more information, call 352-344-9300.

Chapter 158 at the Crystal River Mall 352-228-0337.

Painting with Oils, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday. Instructor, Connie Townsend.

Individual instruction, beginners to advanced. $15 per session. 352-400-9757.

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Romance Writers Meeing

Meetings of the Sunshine State Romance Authors, Inc., a chapter of Romance

Citrus County Master Gardener Volunteer Library Seminars

The beauty ometown News for the trills of a mockingbird, the insect- Writers of America, are held on the fourth Saturday of each month from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

Hof an Eastern bluebird, the mimicking Nature Coast

eating appetite of a purple martin these are just some of the joys of attracting birds to your the Homosassa Public Library, 4100 S. Grandmarch Avenue. Through meetings, programs

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ing Inglis, Yankeetown, Dunnellon, Hernando, Crystal "Attracting Birds with

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Storm Preparedness Workshops for Citizens

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Florida Department of Emergency Management, in partnership with Volunteer

You can also contact the Citrus County Extension anytime during business hours at Florida and the Be Ready nn says she's doing fine and will be back July the BRACE

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527-5700 (ask for Extension Director, BJ Jarvis or any on-duty Master Gardener)

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Specia to homeowners on disaster mitigation techniques that can

Solar Energy Discussion on August 5th

The League of Women Voters of Citrus County will be hosting an informational reduce damage to their homes from hurricanes and other disasters that threaten Floridians.

Back with an attitude

meeting regarding solar energy onAugust 5th at 10:15 at the Central Ridge Library in Bev-

To register for aneonlinees - Buy 2,view on free.

P dicur workshop, get the statewide calendar for this series, or

erly Hills.The guest speaker will be Rick Looney who is a solar energy specialist.

to get information on the Be Ready Florida initiative, visit www.BeReadyFlorida.org.

Please note that this meeting is being held one week earlier this month due to li-

brary scheduling. The LWVCC is an educational non partisan organization . All interested

6015 Hwy. 40 West · Yankeetown, Florida · 352-447-2505

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