The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - July 21, 2010
Community Events & Meetings
Free Health Care Programs in August
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center presents HEALTHconnection Community
Programming, your source for health education programs presented by board certified phy-
sicians and health care professionals in your community.
The BWA Health & Fitness Expo
Pre-Surgery Ortho Camp - Patients scheduled for knee or hip replacement surgery
Are you in a health-, fitness- or wellness-related business? Act now to reserve your
learn pre- and post-surgery exercises, how to use a walker, knee and hip precautions and
exhibit space for the original Women’s HEALTH & FITNESS Expo, hosted by the Business
adaptive equipment that may be needed for activities of daily living. Monday, August 2 or
Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce.
August 16 at 1 p.m. This program is free. Call 795.1234 for location and to register.
This year’s Expo will be on Saturday, September 25, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the
Breastfeeding/Infant Care - Provides expecting or new mothers with effective
National Guard Armory in Crystal River. Help keep Citrus County healthier! This is a
techniques that may help them successfully breastfeed. Also teaches basic infant care. Tues-
great opportunity to reach health and wellness decision-makers. Previous Expo events have
day, August 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Women’s & Family Center. This program is free.
seen nearly 1,000 attendees enjoy the information, screenings and demonstrations provided.
Call 795.1234 to register.
Exhibit space is on a “first come, first served” basis, and sponsorships also may still be
available. Sponsorship opportunities are available from the Citrus County Chamber of
Wings of Grief Support Memorial Service
Commerce’s Crystal River office at 28 NW Highway 19, phone 795-3149.
BEVERLY HILLS - The Wings Grief Support Team of Hospice of Citrus County will pres-
ent “Renewal: A Memorial Service of Hope and Healing To Remember Those We Love” to
CCVC’s 6th Annual Veterans Forum
be held on Wednesday, July 28 at 3:00 pm at Beverly Hills Community Church located at 82
CCVC’s 6th Annual Veterans Forum is in the Works! If you would like an infor-
Civic Circle in Beverly Hills.
mational booth to participate or to help with the forum please call 352-628-6481. The Citrus
“Renewal: A Memorial Service of Hope and Healing To Remember Those We Love”
County Veterans Coalition’s (CCVC) sponsors the Annual Veterans Forum with speakers
is an event which provides comfort and peace, hope and healing, while honoring the lives of
providing information that is important to veteran’s benefits, which is to be held on October
all our loved ones who have died.
23rd 2010.
For additional information on “Renewal: A Memorial Service of Hope and Healing To Re-
Plans are coming together for the Annual Veterans Forum to be held at the 1st
member Those We Love”, contact Hospice of Citrus County Grief Services Manager Jona-
Baptist Church of Inverness on Pleasant Grove Road on Saturday, October 23, 2010. From
than Beard at 352.527.2348, ext.1508, or 866.642.0962.
11:30 – 2 pm. A luncheon will be provided by Heidi’s Italian restaurant for the first 250
recipients and entertainment by Phantastic Sounds.
Herbicide treatments in Lake Rousseau, July 7- 23
Put this date on your calendar so you don’t miss it. This informative Veterans Af-
During July 7th - 23rd, the FWC will conduct aquatic weed control operations in
fairs gathering is presented by Citrus County Veterans Coalition. Our speakers will share
Lake Rousseau using the EPA-approved herbicides, Reward or Glyphosate, to maintain wa-
important information affecting all veterans and their families throughout the area.
ter hyacinth, water lettuce and boat trails. Those using treated areas of the lake for domestic
Shine Volunteers Needed in Citrus County
purposes or irrigation are cautioned to not used treated water for 5 days in Reward-treated
Are you looking for a flexible and intellectually stimulating volunteer opportunity
areas. Livestock should not be watered for 1 day in Reward-treated areas. Water should not
that enables you to make a real difference in the lives of seniors in your community? Do
be used for drinking (does not apply to tap water) for 2 days in Reward-treated areas. There
you like to help others resolve problems? If you answered yes to these questions, then the
are no restrictions in Glyphosate-treated areas. Scheduled treatment dates may be delayed
Florida Department of Elder Affairs may have the perfect volunteer position for you!
due to adverse environmental conditions. The management and treatment of nuisance exotic
Volunteers are needed for the award-winning SHINE (Serving Health Insurance
vegatation is necessary to maintain recreational activities and protect native plant habitat in
Needs of Elders) Program. SHINE is a free, unbiased Medicare and health insurance infor-
Our Pub
Florida waters. For additional information, call (352) 726-8622.
mation and counseling program that helps elders and those new to Medicare make informed
decisions about their health and drug plans.
Free comprehensive training will be conducted this Fall. Bilingual persons are en-
couraged to apply. Basic computer and Internet skills are required. Please contact the Elder
Restaurant, Lounge
Helpline and tell them you’d like to find out more about becoming a SHINE volunteer. Call
& Package Store
1-800-262-2243 today!
Planet 51 Showing at Bicentennial Park, Crystal River
The series sponsor is the Florida Department of Health’s Tobacco Prevention Pro-
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
gram. In addition to funding the series, they provided signs to designate smoking areas and
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
“Breathe Easy” areas. Citrus County Chamber of Commerce is a series supporter. The next
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
movie is August 7, 2010,'Planet 51' (animated), Playing at Bicentennial Park, 501 N. Base-
ball Pt., Crystal River, begins about 8:45 PM, For more information, call 352-527-7540.
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
Everything Made to Order
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Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
River Retreat Spa
FREE Online ADS!
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015 Hwy. 40W
Yankeetown, FL
You can now place free ads
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
352-447-2505
on our website:
Cuts • Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
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Masques • Peels • Facials
Wings, Subs & Clubs
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Permanent Make-Up
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Save Time!
Tanning • Exercise
Massage License #MM19077
Subs after 4 pm
You can also place a paid
SPRAY TANNING
print ad at the same location,
3 Sessions - $60
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
same time.
or $25 each
Special Drinks Made to Order
LIMITED TIME OFFER!
Important Toll Free Numbers
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
GOLF CARTS
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs & Dunnellon 489-2120
RENTALS & SALES
Specials
Tires
Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389
Parts AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
Gunk Engine Cleaner $2.89
Service
Kel H.D. Pure Silicone $6.99
Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767
Batteries
Intellitrap Bug Catcher $89.99
794 N. Suncoast Blvd. • Crystal River • (352) 564-0744
Gorilla Glue Gift Pack $15.99
FHP Brooksville 800-500-1240
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
Oatey PVC Glue/Cleaner $3.99
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