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Community Events
Area Veterans Activities
Summer Reading at the Food Ranch in Inglis
Yard Sale For the Troops Benefit
This is the final week of 'Readin' at the Ranch'! School starts on Wednesday the
Yard sale for the Troops at Howard's Flea Market, main aisle, space 178 has made
10th, so let's get to it! Many thanks to this past weeks volunteers: Lisa Hall, Matt Brooks,
in USA , embroidered stars, all weather flags available. We are supporting the Old Homo-
Sally McCranie, Chris Cowart and Sylvia Langdon. Friday and Saturday (August 5th &
sassa Veteran's Memorial. They make a great gift and we would love to see one in every
6th) from 9am-2pm, kids read while adults shop at the Food Ranch, Buddy n Fred's or Fear
home and business yard! If you need other pick up places contract Cynthia at The Center
No Evil; books provided with qualified adult volunteers assisting.
for Victim Rights at 352-628-6481. A POW flag is only $5 more. Yard Sale for the Troops
is in need of items to go into the packages sent out every month for our troops over seas.
YTS AVID Notebook Fundraiser
Powder Energy Drink Mix, Healthy Snacks,Beef or Turkey Jerky (no beef-
Sponsored by the Inglis Recreation Committee (IRC), donations are being accept-
pork mix), Hard Candy, Gum, Body Wipes, Shaving Supplies, Chap Stick, Shampoo,Body
ed for the YTS AVID Notebook Fundraiser at Shrimp Landing, the Shipwreck Lounge, the
Lotion, Toothpaste and Brushes, Deodorant, Black Socks, T-shirts, Protective Eyewear
Inglis Post Office, or by any IRC member. All monies donated for this fundraiser will be
(must be all black). Cards or any hand written notes are most welcome....Especially from
used by the IRC to achieve its goal to supply each 5th - 8th grade student enrolled at YTS
Children!! YSFTT is also accepting any/all donations for our store at Howard's flea mar-
a complete AVID notebook. Call (352) 507-1714 to make a donation or for more details.
ket. Items can be dropped off at space 178 on the main aisle towards back of market or we
The AVID program is a special program adopted by the school year. It requires
can pick them up. Please contact Dorene at352-797-5911. This is an ongoing project so
special organizational tools for each student. Some schools in Citrus County do it also. It
donations and volunteers are welcome all year long. Packages go out every month. Come
prepares students for college by using the same organizational materials and techniques
check us out Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m til 2 p.m.
throughout their educational career. We want to provide the same high quality set of mate-
Homosassa Amvets Meeting
rials to each of the YTS students in 5th - 8th grade. It is a well known program. So, come
Homosassa Amvets Post 89 will meet August 4th 6:30 PM in the Cootie building on out this weekend and support the students at Yankeetown School by helping them get
on Veteran's Drive in Homosassa. The Cootie building is next to the VFW. AMVETS into the AVID program.
(American Veterans) is a nationwide organization, membership is open to any veterans Rolling Thunder Fl Ch 7 Looking for Members
from Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, National Guard and Merchant Marine with an hon-
Rolling Thunder®, Inc. is NOT a motorcycle club or a veterans organization. We
orable discharges. For more information, contact Floyd Blodgett, First Vice Commander are a group of concerned citizens working to make people aware of the Prisoners Of War-
(352) 220- 3339.
Missing In Action (POW-MIA) issue. If you are interested in becoming a member please
Inglis VFW Post 8698 activities
contact membership chair Angela Mallard at 352-942-8642. You are welcome to attend our
Members and their Guests are welcome to Inglis, FL VFW Post 8698, located at monthly meeting which meets the 2nd Saturday, 10-noon, at DAV chapter 70 building on
520 Hwy. 40, 1 mile east of the US 19/CR 40 traffic light; phone 352-447-3495. HAPPY Independence Dr and SR 41 in Inverness.
HOUR specials: Mon.-Fri., 1:00-3:00 and 6:00-8:00 pm. *TUESDAYS - Dart Tournament
Activities at Inglis AmVets
at 7:30 pm. *FRIDAYS - Queen of Hearts Draw at 6:00 pm and 6:00-10:00 pm Karaoke
William Crow AmVets Post 447 is located at 405 E. Hwy. 40 in Inglis, FL; phone
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