The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
CERT Training Classes
The next CERT training session will begin in September at the Sheriffís Office
Voter Registration at the Mall
Emergency Operations Center located at 3549 Saunders Way, off County Rd. 491, in Lecan-
The League of Women Voters of Citrus County will be registering voters at the
to. There is no charge to attend. The nine, consecutive Wednesday weekly classes that will
Crystal River Mall , US 19, Crystal River on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month through
run from 6:00 through 9:00 pm are scheduled for Sept. 17 and 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
September from Noon to 3 PM.
and Nov. 5 and 12.
New residents and new voters must register. If you have an address change, a name
Classes will cover such topics as disaster preparedness, team organization, fire
change, a party designation change or if your signature has changed, you need to re-regis-
safety, triage and treatment of life -threatening injuries, disaster psychology, terrorism
ter. Absentee Voter Applications will be available.
awareness, light search and rescue, and more.
This will be a busy election year, so be sure to register and bring your neigh-
Rolling Thunder Fundraiser
bor. The LWVCC is a non partisan, educational organization. For more information, e
Rolling Thunder® Florida Chapter 7 6th Annual Poker Run To Benefit Operation
mail lwvcc2013@gmail.com or call 352-382-0032.
Welcome Home & Homeless Veterans of Citrus County. Start - American Legion Post 237
Beverly Hills End - American Legion Post 237 Beverly Hills Stops to include: Inglis Am-
Women's Health & Fitness Expo Changes Location
Vets / VFW Post 8189 (Homosassa) VFW Post 7122 (Floral City) - VFW Post 4252 (Her-
The Women's HEALTH and FITNESS Expo, hosted by the Business Women's
nando). For Additional Information, Contact or Bucko 352-212-7758.
Alliance of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Saturday, September
You're Invited! to Career Expo
27, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
Come to the Career Expo and Open House at Withlacoochee Technical Institute.
This very popular event will occupy a new, roomier location this year: at the Crys-
Learn a Career and Acquire the Skills You Need in Less Than a Year. Anyone interested in
tal River Mall (former Belk space). The Crystal River Mall is at 1801 NW Highway 19
attending WTI and starting an exciting new career. Meet the instructors, tour the program
north of Crystal River. Please enter through the mall's main entrance.
and shop areas, ask questions. Thursday October 2, 2014 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. WTI,
In addition to the booths and exhibits indoors, there will be outdoor services in-
1201 W. Main Street, Inverness, FL. Enter WTI at the eastern entrance off of Montgomery
cluding the Mobile Medical and Mobile Dental units from the Florida Department of Health
Street (across from the Suncoast Federal ATM). For more information, contact WTI at 352-
Citrus County.
726-2430 extension 4326.
Exhibit space and sponsorships are still available. Exhibit registration is open to
Wine and Cheese Cruise
all health-, fitness- and wellness-related businesses and organizations, on a "first come, first
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Ellie Schiller Homosassa
served" basis. Chamber members receive a discount. Details on exhibit registration, excel-
Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park will be pre-
lent sponsorship opportunities and the popular Spa Zone are available from any Business
senting an Evening Wine and Cheese Cruise on Saturday, September 27, 2013. The cruise
Women's Alliance member, or Citrus County Chamber of Commerce's Crystal River office
aboard pontoon boats departs from the Park's Visitor Center boat docks promptly at 4:30
at 28 NW Highway 19, phone 795-3149.
pm for an evening cruise to the Garden of the Springs. There you will be entertained by the
Our Lady of Grace-K of C Blood Drive
The next blood drive of the joint Blood Ministries of Our Lady of Grace Parish Appalachian-style folk music of the New River Strings Dulcimer Band. You will enjoy a
and Knights of Columbus Council 6168 is scheduled for Saturday,September 20, 2014, taste of wine, cheese, crackers and an assorted fruit bowl.
Hometown News for the Nature Coast
Tickets for this event may be purchased at the Park's administrative office located
from 8 AM to 1 PM, at Our Lady of Grace Parish Life Center located at 6 Roosevelt Blvd.,
ServBeverly Hills.Yankeetown, Dunnellon, can be a gift forCrystal River & and the at the Visitor Center on US 19. Tickets are $25.00 each. Tickets are limited, so early pur-
ing Inglis, Remember, each unit donated Hernando, up to three people, Homosassa
Adthe key 5093 S. Orwell Pt., This drive will feature a complimentary chase is recommended. Please arrive by 4:00 pm as tickets must be presented to the ticket
blood donated is dress:source for Citrus County. Homosassa, FL 34446
taker before boarding This eventis a
boats.
fundraiser for the Friends of Homosassa Springs
Phon tokens of 489-4588 Fax: (727) Come and enjoy the fellow- Wildlife Park. For more pleaseat 628-5343. In the
continental breakfast and e: (352) appreciation·for all donors. 447-5788
the office(352)
information,
call park
ship of your friends and neighbors participating in this noteworthy event.
We want to thank everyone who donated blood for the last drive on July 19, 2014. For any event of rain, a rain date of June 1, 2013 has been set.
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Volunteers needed Russell, Annual Lakes, Rivers & Coastal Cleanup
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County Aquatic Services Division invites you to participate in the County s 25th Annu-
sociate with. To be the place everyone takes their donated items. And to be the place every-
al Lakes, Rivers & Coastal Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014 from sun-
one goes to buy great items at a great price and feel great about their purchase! Located at
rise to 11:30 a.m.
Howard's Flea Market - Main Aisle #178 Saturday and Sunday 8am to 3pm Rain or Shine
Groups of two or more are invited to join other volunteers across the county in re-
America Wants to help our Soldiers and this is a simple way to do that. If you would like
moving debris from the shorelines, waterways, lakes, rivers and ocean. Friends, families,
to make a donation of items to put into the packages .... a monetary donation or yard sale
neighbors, businesses, organizations and club members, all are needed to work together
items to sell .... please stop into the Thrift StoreFor more Dorene Bettis 352-797-5911.
to help clean up Citrus County s waterways. Contact Debra Burden at (352) 527-7684.
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