The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Neighborhood Stabilization Homebuyer’s Seminar Aug. 14
Citrus County’s Housing Services and Neighborhood Housing & Development Corora-
tion will be holding Homebuyer’s Education Seminars for those families purchasing a home
through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and those interested in doing so.
The first seminar will be on Saturday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the second
one will be held on Saturday, August 14, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The seminars will be held at the Citrus County Resource Center at 2804 W. Marc
Knighton Court in Room 135. Marc Knighton Court is off County Road 491 just south of
Beverly Hills. For more information or to reserve a seat, call the Citrus County Housing
Services at 527-7532.
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting for August
Regular Meeting; August 14, 2010,9:30 A.M.,Key Training,130 Heights
St.,Inverness. Miniature Bonsai will be the topic of discussion at the August meeting. As
usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome.For more information
contact Pres. Jim Stephens - 352 848 0102 or Contact Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156
The Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County’s to host it’s First
Quarterly BBQ Dinner Meeting
Agriculture is a14 million dollar industry in Citrus County which needs to be pro-
Citrus County Commissioners and many others from groups concerned with historic preserva-
tected and promoted. As part of this effort, the Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County in-
tion from around the county were on hand Aug. 4 for the unveiling of a new historic marker
vites you to its First Quarterly BBQ Dinner Meeting on August 14 at 6:00 PM at the Citrus
for Homosassa Springs. The marker, on Pittsburgh Avenue just northeast of Grover Cleveland
County Cattlemen’s Educational Center located at 11185 Pleasant Grove Road, Floral City,
Boulevard/U.S. 19 intersection, notes the 9-foot wide sidewalks in that area which were
FL 34436, (County Road 480/581 Floral City).
put in during the 1920s. They were to be part of an ambitious “city beautiful” that was to
Their mission is to build relationships through education to the community on the
be developed in Homosassa Springs. Only a very small part of the progressive project was
environmental and economic benefits of sustainable agriculture. The guest speaker will be
built, however, before the Florida Boom went bust. Shown in the photo are, from left: County
Jason Graham, bee specialist from the University of Florida. Sponsors include Hernando/
Commissioner Dennis Damato, Commissioner Winn Webb, Dr. Christopher Ward (who owns
Citrus Farm Bureau and the Citrus County Cattlemen’s Association. Enjoy a barbeque din-
the property on which the sign was located), Commissioner Gary Bartell, Commissioner John
ner with members of your community and learn more about agricultural issues in Citrus
Thrumston, Commissioner Joe Meek and state Rep. Ron Schultz, R-Homosassa.
County.
CCVC’s Looking for Female Veterans
The cost of dinner is $10 at the door. Those interested please RSVP before August
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) is looking for all female veterans.
10th by phone or e-mail to: either Larry Rooks - lrooks1022@aol.com (352) 726-8133,
We are particularly looking for WW II Veterans to participate in the Parade this year, but all
Keith Barco - barcofarms@aol.com (352) 726-4162, John Thomas - johnt726@earthlink.
female veterans are encouraged to contact us. If you are a female veteran and would like
net (352) 726-8138 or Fred Clark - fclark126@yahoo.com or (352) 422-3953.
Our Pub
to be involved, contact Cynthia Holden 352-628-6481 or Cynthia@advocate4victims.org.
The Art Center Theatre Presents Lend Me A Tenor a comedy
Directed by Jackie deTorres, Play Dates: September 17- October 3, 2010,Show
Times: Friday & Saturday Performances 2:00
7:30 p.m. Sunday Performances p.m., Sat-
urday Matinee September 25th Performance Ticket $18.00person,Box
2:00 p.m., Prices: per
Restaurant, Lounge
Office Hours: Mon – Fri 1- 4 p.m. beginning 30 and beforeeach
August 1 hour show. Phone
& Package Store
messages and ticket requests may be left on voicemailany time. Contact
at information:
Phone Number: 746-7606, Address: Art Center of Citrus County, 2644 North Annapolis
Avenue, Hernando, FL
34442
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
Invigorating Meditation
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Non-denominational, weekly silent 1
meditation is held Friday at PM. Enjoy like-
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
mind people, seeking inner peace. Find the power of practicing in a group. Thirty and 60
minute group sessions are at 7633 No. Florida Ave (Rte 41, just north of the Holder intersec-
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
tion, at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship.) Great for stress reduction. No charge and
Everything Made to Order
open to all. Information: Carll at 464-4955.
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
FREE Online ADS!
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
You can now place free ads
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
on our website:
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
www.thenewscaster.com/classi-
Wings, Subs & Clubs
fieds.htm
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Save Time!
Subs after 4 pm
You can also place a paid
print ad at the same location,
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
same time.
Special Drinks Made to Order
Important Toll Free Numbers
GOLF CARTS Buddy19 N.- Inglis,FL -Hardware
& Fred's
42 Hwy
352-447-2600
Citrus Cty Govt. Citrus Springs & Dunnellon 489-2120
RENTALS & SALES
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Tires
Levy Cty Govt. 800-733-5389
Parts AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
New Location
Service
Levy Cty Sheriff 800-538-9767
42 Hwy 19 N. Inglis
Batteries
794 N. Suncoast Blvd. • Crystal River • (352) 564-0744
Food Ranch Plaza
FHP Brooksville 800-500-1240
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
Est. 1983
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