The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Workforce Connection sets calendar of free August workshops
Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties is offering more than
40 programs during the month of August for job seekers interested in sharpening their em-
Citrus County Genealogical Society
The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet August 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the ployability skills.
Ranging from open resume labs to two- and three-day workshops, the programs
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. There will be an
informal Question and Answer Session. Members are requested to bring genealogy ques- are available at no charge to job seekers throughout Workforce Connection’s three-county
tions to this meeting. Many members of the genealogy society have had years of experience region. Participants must be fully registered with Workforce Connection through the Em-
ploy Florida Marketplace (EFM) at www.EmployFlorida.com. Additional workshop regis-
in tracing their family histories and will offer suggestions to solve problems.
tration may also be required.
Forum for Florida's Contitutional Amendments
Complete program and registration information is available at Workforce Connec-
Eleven proposed amendments to Florida’s constitution also are on the November
6 ballot. A non political presentation of these measures will be open to the public at 3 tion’s Calendar of Events atwww.clmworkforce.com. The following programs take place at
Workforce Connection Resource Centers in Chiefland, Inverness and Ocala, as well as at
PM, Thursday, August 23.
The Unitarian Universalists in Citrus Springs will host a forum with Judy Johnson, various community locations:
Computer Basics is designed for those new to technology or with entry-level com-
an attorney who is expert in this topic, from the Marion County League of Women Voters.
The League is a non partisan organization encouraging information and participation in puter skills. Sessions are set for Aug. 9 at 9 a.m. and Aug. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in Chiefland and
government. All are invited. Nature Coast Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at 7633 No. Aug. 17 at 1:30 p.m. and Aug. 31 at 3:30 p.m. in Ocala.
Employ Florida Marketplace Essentials, Nail that Interview and Optimal Resume
Florida Ave (Highway 41 just NW of the Holder light). You may call 352-465-4225.
workshops take place on Aug. 16 and Aug. 30 beginning at 8:15 a.m. in Ocala. “Nail that
Buttonwood Bansai Club Demonstration
Interview” workshops are also held on Aug. 15 and Aug. 29 at 8 at 1:15 p.m. in Chiefland
Pete Gumaskas, Vice President of the Buttonwood Bonsai Club, will give a dem-
and Aug. 17 and Aug. 31 at 1:15 p.m. in Inverness.
onstration at the August monthly meeting on the how toconstruction tips for a masonry slab
Navigating the New World of Work” (Community Workshop) offers many of the
used in presentations of a bonsai forest design. A question and answer period will follow the
highlights of the two-day sessions but in a two-hour format. The condensed workshops take
demonstration. Club meets at 9:30 A.M. on August 11, 2012 at the Key Training Center, 130
place in Citrus County on Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Homosassa Library, on Aug. 23 at 4 p.m.
Heights St, Inverness, Fl. The public is invited to all general meetings. Please call Bob Es-
at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills and at 2 p.m. at the Coastal Region Library in
keitz at 566-4999 or Duane Finch Sr at 726-9261 for more information.
Crystal River. They will also be held in Marion County at the Belleview Library on Aug.
Citrus County offers First Time Homebuyers Class
2 at 2 p.m., Forest Library in Ocklawaha on Aug. 14 at 2 p.m., Dunnellon Library on Aug.
Citrus County Housing Services is offering a First Time Homebuyer class to in- 23 at 10 a.m., Forest Community Center in Ocklawaha on Aug. 23 at 5:30 p.m. and Taylor
terested individuals. Participants who attend the entire session Certificate of in on 30 at 4 p.m. Workforce Connection Resource Centers are lo-
will receive a College Belleview Aug.
Completion that is required for the SHIP and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs.catedinCitrusCounty at E. Inverness Blvd., in Inverness; in Levy County at 109 NW
1103
The class encompasses the entire home buying process preparingyour Third in County at 2703 NE 14th St., in Ocala. To sign up for any of the
including Ave., and Marion
credit and finances, shopping for a home, home inspection,fair workshops,call 352-291-9552 or 800-434-JOBS, ext. 1410
housing, available loan
Our Pub
products, loan pre-approval,and closing. A professionals
variety of industry will present
and answer questions throughout the session.
The class will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 8:30am-4:30pm at the
Citrus County Resource Center located at 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 34461.
Please call Jen at (352) 527-7522 or Pat at (352) 527-7526 or you may emailJennifer.Pol-
Restaurant, Lounge
lard@bocc.citrus.fl.us to register. This event is sponsored by Citrus County Housing Ser-
& Package Store
vices and Cheryl Lambert of Re/Max Realty One.
The Women's Health & Fitness Expo
Mark your calendar – the original Women’s HEALTHFITNESS hosted
& Expo,
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
by the Business Women’s Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce,
will be
back again for 2012!
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
This year’s Expo will be on Saturday, September 22, from 9 AM to 2 PM at the
Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
Ina
National Guard Armory in Crystal River.
Details on exhibit registration, excellent sponsorship opportunities, and the popu-
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
lar Spa Zone are available from Citrus County Chamber of Commerce’s Crystal River office
Everything Made to Order
at 28 NW Highway 19, phone 352-795-3149.
Cuts & Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts • Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
• Permanent Make-Up • Masques,
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Peels & Facials • Tanning • Manicures, Pedicures & AcrcGym •
yli s • Massage License MM19077
6015 Hwy. 40 W. • Yankeetown,
Florida
Specials, Soups, Chowders & Chili
Homemade
Steaks & Seafood Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Pasta
Special: 3 Months Gym for only $30
River Retreat Spa - It's All About Our Gym
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Wings, Subs & Clubs
GYM SPECIAL!
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
THAT'S ONLY
$10/Mo. Subs after 4 pm
n
$15 per persoof
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
minimum
Special Drinks Made to Order
Why Wait? Call today 352-447-2505
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
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!