The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - August 22, 2012
Community Events & Meetings
Buttonwood Bansai Club Meeting
The Buttonwood Bonsai Club is hosting a Bonsai show at the Crystal River Mall
(1801 NW Highway 19, Crystal River, Florida) on Saturday August 25, 2012.
The Women's Health & Fitness Expo
Time of the show will be 10:00AM till 4:00PM. Come and see the different styles of Bonsai.
Mark your calendar – the original Women’s HEALTH & FITNESS Expo, hosted
For more information please call President Bob Eskeitz at 352-556-4999 or the
by the Business Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, will be
Corresponding Secretary Duane Finch Sr at 352-726-9621.
back again for 2012!
Wildlife Park Seeking participants for this Year's Haunted Trams
This year’s Expo will be on Saturday, September 22, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homo-
National Guard Armory in Crystal River.
sassa Springs Wildlife Park are seeking area businesses and organizations to participate in
Details on exhibit registration, excellent sponsorship opportunities, and the popu-
their annual Haunted Tram Rides community event scheduled for Friday, October 26 and
lar Spa Zone are available from Citrus County Chamber of Commerce’s Crystal River office
Saturday, October 27, 2012. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. each evening, and run until
at 28 NW Highway 19, phone 352-795-3149.
11:00 p.m. Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of
Supplies for Troops in Afghanistan Needed
haunting scenarios that will delight families.
The Center for victim Rights, in Citrus County, Welcome Home Soldiers, and Wear
Participating businesses and organizations will be given a location on Pepper
to go Consignment are teaming up again to help out our troops over seas and crime victims
Creek Trail to decorate with their own spooky set-up. Guidelines and applications are avail-
at home.
able at the Park office. There will be no charge to sponsor a location and all locations will be
Needed supplies are small size tooth paste, brushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap,
judged for cash awards for first ($500), second ($300) and third place ($100). Park Manager
toothbrushes, mouthwash, combs, dental floss, hand held games, dice games. game books
Art Yerian says, “This popular annual event is a great community relations project for your
(word search, crosswords, soduco etc), twin sheets, body wash, deodorant, tampax, panty
business or group, and all participating sponsors will be recognized.”
liners, famine powder, baby wipes, salty snacks, hard candy, jerky, and whatever your imag-
This will be the eighth year the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will
ination can come up with if you were in Afghanistan and no Walmart to go to! Cash dona-
be holding the Haunted Tram Rides event which has attracted thousands of visitors each
tions are always appreciated.
night. In addition to the Haunted Tram Rides, the event includes family fun such as clowns,
If you have any no longer needed cell phones you can drop them off also. They are
face painting, a Halloween costume contest, refreshments and trinkets for the children. The
used for victims in need and we also turn them in to get phone cards for our troops so they
suggested donation for the tram ride is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children up to age 12.
can call home!
A special Haunted House for children will be set up in the Florida Room. The donation for
Items can be dropped off at Wear to Go! Times Square Plaza 3802 E. Gulf to Lake
admission to the Haunted House is $2.00 per child. If your business, club, group or family
Hwy Inverness 34453 (352) 344-WEAR(9327)
is interested in participating, please call Susan.
Your on going support is so appreciated. If you have anysuggestions,comments,
Military Appreciation Luncheon
or questions please contact Cynthia @ 352-628-6481 at The Center
for Victim Rights
Crystal River Woman’s Club Appreciation Luncheon For Military Women is
Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance approaching
onMonday,November 12, at noon at the Crystal River Woman’s Clubhouse, 320 N.
2012
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Tuesday, Sept. 4, is the deadline for Tropical Storm Citrus River. If have never received an invitation in the past, please contact
Debby survivors to apply for Ave, Crystal you
Our Pub
FEMA assistance. Survivors can for disasterassistancebycalling - Martineau ,352-746-2396, to tomailinglist.
still apply federal FE Leslie be added the
MA’s toll-free helpline at800-621-3362.
Free Wi-Fi
Keep in touch with FEMA
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Survivors who have already registered with FEMA are urged to keep in touch with the
agency, especially if they have been displaced by the disaster.
Restaurant, Lounge
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Survivors who have registered for state and federal assistance should keep their contact
& Package Store
information current to ensure timely delivery of important assistance updates.
Forum for Florida's Contitutional Amendments
Eleven proposed amendments to Florida’s constitution alsoNovember
are on the
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
6 ballot. A non political presentation of these measures will be open to the 3
public at
PM, Thursday, August 23.
west of Hwy. 19
1/4 mile
The Unitarian Universalists in Citrus Springs will host a forum with Judy Johnson,
Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
an attorney who is expert in this topic, from the County Leagueof Ina
Marion Women Voters.
The League is a non partisan organization encouraging information and participation in
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
government. All are invited. Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 7633 No.
Everything Made to Order
Florida Ave (Highway 41 just NW of the HolderYoumay call
light). 352-465-4225.
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$15 per persoof
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
minimum
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
Why Wait? Call today 352-447-2505
Free Wi-Fi
Walk-Ins Welcome
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
39 W. Highway 40 -
Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Kayak Rentals
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Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
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