The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - July 2, 2008
Community Events & Meetings
Military Card Party at the Art Center
The Art Center of Citrus County will host a Military Card Party, in the Art and
Education Building, on Monday, July 14, from 12:30 ­ 4:00 p.m. Join us for an afternoon of fun.
BINGO IS BACK.....
Donation is $12 pp with lunch included. Reservations are required. Please contact Nancy
This month, The New Jersey and Friends Club of Citrus Co., will bring back their favorite
Pearson at 382-2191 for individual tickets or to reserve a table of four. The deadline for
pastime, Bingo, following the business meeting. The meeting will start at 1 PM, July 7th, at
reservations is July 10. The Art Center of Citrus County is a nonprofit organization located on
the VFW Post 4252, Rt. 200, in Hernando. Refreshments will be served.
the corner of Annapolis Avenue and CR 486 in Citrus Hills. Call 352-746-7606.
We are asking all those who will attend to please bring a food item for the Family Resource
Center of Citrus County. The response to this monthly drive as been overwhelming and The
Center and Board members are deeply appreciative of your support.
The club activities for the month of July include Lunch/Dinner at the Marguerita Grill in
Homosassa on the 16th and Lunch at Cracker's in Crystal River on the 30th. Contact Frank
Sasse' for further details: 352-489-0053. If you haven't visited our web site, check it out. It
lists all the clubs coming activities, meeting info and the happenings of our Club.
The Club is in the process of planning a Casino Bus trip to Biloxi and the Beau
Rivage. The dates will be January 25th to January 28th. Please watch for further notice.
If you are looking to have some fun and laughs, join us on Thursdays, at 10 AM, at the
Beverly Hills Bowl, on Rt. 491, Good bowlers are welcome, so-so bowlers will feel right at
home. The New Jersey Club is a very friendly and active social club with "no residency
requirement" to join to have a good time. For more information, call Joe Morse at 746-7782.
Independence Day Celebration Starts Thursday
The City of Inverness invites the public to start the July 4th weekend off with a bang
by coming to its annual Patriotic Evening on Thursday, July 3.
Liberty and Wallace Brooks Parks will once again be the stage for lively entertainment
that includes one of the best fireworks shows in the region. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with
the presenting of the colors by the Citrus County Sheriff's Office Honor Guard.
The Hernando Church of the Nazarene will once again perform its "Patriotic Medley"
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center is proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Ovarian Cancer 5K
that includes a salute to the men and women in our country's armed forces. Thirty voices will
Run and 1M Walk to benefit the Ovarian Cancer Institute at Georgia Tech University. The
rise to the heavens when First Baptist Church of Inverness presents its own patriotic-themed
event will be held on August 16 at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. Proceeds will be used to
choir performance.
further the research L-R: Judy Baker and Terri McPherson, Kellor Williams Realty; show their
The fun will continue with TMC Productions providing music and games. The grand finale is
support as Joyce Brancato, CEO of Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center presents Teresa
the approximately 20-minute fireworks show by Falcon Fireworks over Lake Henderson. Bring
Rosebrough, ovarian cancer fighter and founder of the OC5K in Citrus County; Debbie Rec-
your lawn chairs or blankets to sit back and enjoy the show, or join dozens of boaters on the
tor, Kellor Williams Realty and Claudia Brockett a sponsorship check for $500. Baker, McPherson,
water as the rockets explode overhead.
Rosebrough, Rector and Brockett are all members of the steering committee for the Run/Walk
No pets or personal fireworks are allowed in the parks.
and are working hard to promote the 3rd Annual Ovarian Cancer 5K Run and 1M Walk.
The City is still accepting donations from businesses and residents to help offset the
Grandparents & Others Raising Children
costs to put together the night's program; call Parks and Recreation at 726-2611 ext. 1309 for
Grab your bathing suits, towels and the kids we're having our `FUN' meeting July
more information.
7th 2008, at the Crown Court in Inverness 10:00 am. We are meeting in the back by the pool.
KANS 2 KIDS Recycling Contest
Please bring your favorite covered dish! At this time we also want to thank the Crown Court
Citrus County Kans2Kids, headed up by Doc Freer is debuting a recycling for cash
for their gracious efforts and hospitality for making it possible for our organization to meet.
awards program beginning on July 1, 2008.
Directions: From Crystal River: Take 44 East into Inverness. If you would like further informa-
This innovative recycling contest focuses on rewarding individuals or groups for
tion please call: Jeanie Reid (352) 560-0370 or Shirley Atwood (352) 637-0465
participating in the collection of aluminum cans. In addition to saving time & gas, you can go
Yankeetown General Store
"green", help keep Citrus County clean & qualify for the cash awards, all while benefiting
civic & social groups in our community like The Boys & Girls Clubs.
The last stop before the Gulf!
Each contest period will run for six (6) weeks, with cash awards being distributed at the end of
each of the four contest periods to be held this year.
For additional information on how the awards contest can work for you or your
6611 Hwy. 40 W, Yankeetown. FL
352-447-2532
organization or to register as a participant, call the Kans2Kids headquarters at 352-489-1700.
Friday, July 4  5:00-8:00 pm
Landfill Closed for Holiday
The Citrus County Central Landfill will be closed Friday, July 4, 2008 in observance
Open for Happy Hour & Dinner
of Independence Day.
Barbecued Ribs or
A.B.A.
Half-Chicken Dinners
Bucket of
A/C & Heating,Inc.
only $7 !
4 Beers
Includes Baked Beans
only $5 !
"Your Electric Bill Reduction Specialists"
"Your
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· 100% Financing
· Commercial
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Refrigeration
· 30 Years Experience
· Residential
· Commercial
Monday Happy Hour All Day &
Ask Us About
· Mobile Homes
Movie Madness 2-4pm
Ultra Violet Air Filtering
Tuesday Everyone Welcome !
Off Hwy 40
Removes nearly 100%
Open Jam 6-10 pm
On Lk. Rousseau
of germs & dust
Wednesday Free Pool $1.75 Long Necks
Call 447-2755
Reduce Sickness & Allergies
for info
Dart Tournament 7pm-Come play with Barbie
Family Owned & Operated
Friday Karaoke 8 to Midnight
Hours: M-Thu 2pm-Close
Saturday Dance Night-75 Cent Draft
Fri - Sat - Sun Noon-Close
Sunday Nascar Party
Licensed & Insured
RV & Camper Sites
352-447-3040
Veteran Discounts M-F All Day 5th of July Picnic & Live Entertainment
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