The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Citrus United Soccer Registration
Citrus United Soccer announces the following 2011-12 Recreational Season Reg-
istration Dates and Locations. Recreational Soccer is open to all players ages 4-19 with a
Clothe The Children Project
special “First Kicks” program for children who will be age 3 by November 5, 2011.
The Altar & Rosary Society of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is now collect-
Tuesday, August 16, 2011 - Homosassa Lions Club 6pm – 8pm; Saturday, August 20, 2011
ing gently used and new clothing, ages 1-12, for their new community project “Clothe the
- Citrus County Auditorium, Inverness 10am – 1pm; Thursday, August 27, 2011 – Citrus
Children”. Donations can be brought to the church Monday - Friday from 9-4. The church
County Auditorium, Inverness 6pm – 8pm; Saturday, September 3, 2011 – Homosassa Li-
is located at 7525 U.S. Hwy. 41 in Dunnellon. Clothing will be distributed on Thursday,
ons Club 10am – 1pm.
August 25th from 10 - 2 to families in need. Gift cards are also accepted to any local depart-
Parents attending registration will need to bring current government issued photo
ment stores and will be used to purchase new clothing for the children. For more informa-
identification and a copy of their child’s birth certificate. Forms are available online at www.
tion call 352-489-1984.
CitrusUnited.com or at the registration site. For more information visit us on the web or call
Relay for Life Rummage Sale
(352) 364-4545.
On Saturday, August 13, a rummage sale fundraiser takes place at Brannen Bank
Withlacoochee Area Residents Concert Series
in Crystal River from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is organized by Relay For Life Team
Great live music just keeps on coming this summer. Withlacoochee Area Residents
HEALTH. All sales benefit the American Cancer Society.
(W.A.R.), a local environmental group, bring Ken Skeens & Leigh Goldsmith and E.T.
Home decor, tools, exercise equipment, books, jewelry, office supplies, DVDs,
Morris to the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd.
clothing and toys – donated by Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center associates and team
(US19), Homosassa. The 4th Concert in the summer series will be held in the Pepper Creek
supporters – will be on sale.
Terrace Room (2nd floor of Visitor Center) on Saturday evening, August 20th from 7pm-
The sale takes place on the same day as Market Day with Art at Heritage Village
9pm.
in historic downtown Crystal River. Brannen Bank is located one block south of Heritage
Florida folk artist songwriter Ken Skeens grew up in the mountains of Kentucky.
Village on Highway 19. Shop the sale, then check out Market Day with Art for more great
He spent much of his boyhood in the deep woods where the gathering place for the local
finds.
musicians was under “the big tree.” Ken is an award-winning songwriter whose subjects
Save Our Waters Week Annual Adopt-A-Shore Coastal Clean Up
range from the environment and preservation of nature to songs about spirituality, social
The Citrus County Aquatics Service Division in cooperation with the Ocean Con-
issues and Americana.
servancy, and the Citrus 20/20 Save Our Waters Week Committee will be conducting Citrus
Opening the concert will be E.T. Morris. Born in Belle Glade and growing up in
County’s sixteenth annual Adopt-A-Shore/Coastal Clean-Up on Saturday, September 17
Hialeah, with a passion for song writing, Morris has produced many original songs about
from sunrise to 11:30 a.m.
his life and the transitions his native state has gone through. Entertaining, his songs range
Registration began July 20 for groups of two or more people choosing to adopt a
from inspirational and philosophical to downright hilarious. Morris is a staunch supporter
portion of a shoreline, a waterway, or the Gulf of Mexico. For information on registering,
of Florida music and songwriters and has operated open mic and musical venues from
contact West Side Zone Coordinator, Bill Garvin, at 628-4685 orinfo@garvinphoto.com,
Brooksville to the Tampa Bay area. Down to earth, in lyrics and style, Morris is a crowd
East Side Zone Coordinator, Greg Schmukal, at 860-2762 or basscatcher@embarqmail.
pleaser.
com. All participating groups must register prior to September 14.
A suggested donation of $10 is tax deductible, all proceeds going to benefit the ini-
A safety meeting will be conducted Wednesday, September 14, at 7 p.m. at theCit-
tiatives of W.A.R. to preserve and protect environmentally sensitive lands that make up the
rus County Lecanto Government Building, in Room 166, located at 3600 West Sovereign
Nature Coast. Along with the great music there will be homemade desserts and beverages
Path, Lecanto. At least one representative from each adopting group must attend in order to
for sale. Mark your calendar, tell your friends and neighbors and we’ll see you Saturday,
be issued t-shirts for each volunteer and supplies for the cleanup.
August 20th, 7pm at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. For more
For a complete list of featured activities for the Sixteenth Annual Save Our Waters
information contact Lee Paulet at 352-795-4506,
Week, or for more information contact the Citrus County Aquatics Services Division at 352-
First Annual Manatee Madness Ballroom Dance Festival
527-7620.
LECANTO--The 1st Annual Manatee Madness Ballroom Dance Festival, a Festival of
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting for August 13
Ballroom and Latin Dancing for all ages, will commence at 8:15 am on Saturday, Septem-
Regular Meeting; August 13, 2011,9:30 A.M. Key Training,130 Heights
ber 17 (Events) and 9:00 am on Sunday, September 18 (Congress Sessions). The Festival
St.,Inverness, Fl.Buttonwood Bonsai Club August meeting is scheduled for members to
will be held at the Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church Campus located at 4705 West
work on club supplied nursery stock. Come and watch bonsai being born from raw material.
Gulf-to- Lake Highway, Lecanto.
Please join us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are
The Manatee Madness Ballroom Dance Festival is Citrus County’s first ever Ball-
welcome. Pres. - Jim Stephens - 352 848 0102, Contact - Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156.
room Dancesport event. (Dancesport denotes competitive ballroom dancing). It is a two-
day event full of fun competition events, demonstrations, clinics and fabulous lectures from
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some of the top championship coaches in the industry. All dancers are welcome. There will
be events for all levels, all ages and all divisions. There will be a world-class championship
River Highway 40 West
Retreat Spa
judging panel present for the Saturday’s Events and Sunday’s Congress. A portion of pro-
ceeds from the event will benefit Hospice of Citrus County and American Cancer Society
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Breast Cancer Research. For additional information, Call 352.527.2020
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
The Sunday Sampler is back!
The Sunday Sampler is a celebration of music sponsored by the Will McLean Foun-
Pedicures - Buy 2
dation, which has as one of its major functions the preserving of Florida history through mu-
sic. The name comes from the fact that it is performed on the second Sunday of the month
Cuts & Color
and is a “sampler” of the talented artists who will be performing at the Will McLean Festival
Get 1 Free!
Barber/Clipper Cuts
at the Sertoma Youth Ranch in Brooksville, FL on March 9-11, 2012.
Redken/Rusk/Chi Products
Performances are held at the Historic Dunnellon Depot: 12061 S. Williams St,
Facials - Buy 2
Masques • Peels • Facials
Dunnellon, FL 34432. They begin at 2:30 pm and normally last about 2 hours with a re-
Permanent Make-Up
freshment break. A donation to the Foundation of $10 is accepted at the door.
Get 1 Free!
Mani/Pedicures • Acrylics
Beginning in September, there will be a stellar lineup of artists. The schedule with web sites
Tanning & Exercise
where one may find out more about the performers follows: September 11 : PATCHWORK,
Massage Lic.MM19077
Florida’s Fabulous Flat-picking Fiddling Females - five women who play everything from
Gift Certificates Available
original Florida folk, country and bluegrass to forties swing and rhythm & blues, all on
acoustic instruments.
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
Woodstock Wind Chimes
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Assorted Sizes
Kayak Sales & Rentals
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Reg. $15.99 - $179.99
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Now $11.99 - $119.99
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
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High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Only 12 left - No Rainchecks
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!