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News for September, 2015 Regular Meeting; September 19, 2015 9:30 A.M. Shri-

ner Building 468 E Lake Nina Drive Inverness, Fl Bonsai and plant sale is scheduled for

26th Annual Lakes, Rivers, & Coastal Cleanup

the September meeting. As always, expert help and advise is on hand from our experienced

The Citrus 20/20 Save Our Waters Week Committee in partnership with Citrus

members ! For more information, please feel free to call President: Bob Eskeitz 352 587

County Government is seeking volunteers for the 26th Annual Lakes, Rivers & Coastal

4215 Vice President: Isaac Baylon 352-697-2493 Contact: Al Harnage 352 - 527 - 3263

Clean-up scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2015 from sunrise to 11:30 a.m.

http://www.buttonwoodbonsai.org/ Please join us in Inverness. As usual, the meetings are

Groups of two or more are invited to join the countywide removal of debris from

open to the public and visitors are welcome.

the shorelines, waterways, lakes, rivers and ocean. Create a team of friends, family, neigh-

bors, businesses, organizations or club members to help clean up Citrus County's water-

19th Annual Bazaar

ways. Immediately following the Cleanup, there will be volunteer appreciation luncheons

The Ladies of Faith Lutheran Church in Lecanto have expanded their 19th Annual

on both the east and west sides of the County. All groups must be registered by September

Bazaar into a "Super Sale". Items that will be available are Handmade Crafts & Quilts,

10. To participate, contact Debra Burden at (352) 527-7684 or email Debra.Burden@citrus-

Holiday Items, Bake Sale, Silent Auction, plus many Trash n' Treasure items, re-gifting

table, jewelry, books, (no clothing). Dates are Friday 11/13 andSaturday 11/14 from 9 to 2,

Beat the Sheriff 5K Race, Benefits Jessie s Place

Crystal Glen Subdivision, off 44 & 490. Ticket holders need not be present to win. Proceeds

The 19th-annual Beat the Sheriff 5K Run 2015 will be held on Sat., Sept. 19, at the

will be used for Charity and Missions. A fun way to do your holiday shopping. 352-527-

Courthouse Square in downtown Inverness. Registratiion is at 6:30am.

For a discount on your fee, pre-register by Sept. 17 in one of two ways: at www.

Voter Registration Day September 22, 2015

RunSignUp.com or contact the Citrus County Sheriff's Office by phone at 352-726-4488 or

In 2008 there were six million Americans who reported to the US Census Bureau

by email to bts_5k@yahoo.com to learn how to register locally. If registering locally, please

that they had not voted. Their reason was that they did not know how to register or that

make checks payable to "Jessie's Place." Mail registration form and check to: Jessie's Place

they missed the deadline for registration.The need for better understanding of voter rights

- Beat the Sheriff; 1410 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto, FL 34461.

was met in 2012 by the organization of National Voter Registration Day which is celebrated

ENTRY FEES: (Shirts guaranteed to pre-registered only); $25 (if you pre-register

by September 17); $18 - CRR Club Member (if registered in advance); $10 All Students

Volunteer groups throughout the nation will be available to help those who need

Kindergarten through 12th grade (by advanced registration only). All proceeds of the race

to register to vote, or to change their voter status.The League of Women Voters of Citrus

go to: Citrus County's Children's Advocacy Center ("Jessie's Place").

County will be at the Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills on Tuesday September 22 from

10:00am to 7:00 pm. They will be there to assist in registering and to answer questions that

Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 Blood Drive

The next blood drive sponsored by Our Lady of Grace-K of C Council 6168 blood min- anyone might have about voting.

istries is scheduled for Saturday September 19, 2015, from 8:00AM to 1:00PM at Our

If you are already registered , but have changed your name or address, you

Lady of Grace Parish Life Center at 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. We never know when will need to update this information. If your signature has changed over the years this needs

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Financial Workshop Series for Women Scheduled for September

Did you know women are generally less financially secure throughout their life-

time, are more likely to be widowed or divorced and have less retirement income? Cit-

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rus County Extension Services invites women to attend a five (5) session workshop series

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"Women and Money: Unique Issues" to begin on Wednesday, September 30 from 6:00-8:00

pm. The workshops will explore the impact of life changes on an individual's economic

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status and how to plan appropriately for future financial well-being.

The classes will be held at the Extension Services Office, located at 3650 W. Sover-

eign Path in Lecanto. Pre-registration is required with a onetime fee of $25. For registration

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and questions, contact Sarah Ellis at 352-527-5700

DEC Seeking Precinct Reps

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   itte (DEC)  king ecnctCommitteepersons to represent precincts

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 ng o he  thirdedayo he mth  7  attBeverly Hills Civic Center, 1

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Civic Circle in Beverly Hills. If you are a Citrus County Democrat willing to reach out

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o elwmcrat l imprve terrnut in 2016, consider serving as a Precinct

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mitepero   t us Cunty Dmat blievief ve andefficient government

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that prioritizes quality education, affordable health care, a healthy environment and an

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economy in which anyone who works hard can succeed. For more information, call Wendy

Williams, Citrus County Democratic Executive Committee Chair, at 352-209-8651.

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