The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
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Community Events & Meetings
Fund Raiser for "Feed Citrus County"
A Gala Capital Campaign Fundraiser has been planned to benefit “Feed Citrus
County” and the “We Care Food Pantry.”
Women's Health & Fitness Expo
“Dinner, Dancing & Diamonds” will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Black
Do you care about your health, fitness and well-being? Then plan to attend the
Diamond Ranch in Lecanto. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m., with dinner, entertainment
Women’s HEALTH and FITNESS Expo at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River on
by “ Z Street Band,” and a silent auction. Black tie is optional. Tickets are $150 per person
Saturday, September 25, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
(non-refundable).
There will be free screenings, exhibits and demonstrations covering a range of
Sponsorshops are available, ranging from $300 to $10,000. To be a sponsor, please
health and fitness interests. Ask those wellness questions you’ve been wondering about and
contact the food pantry at (352) 628-9333. For additional information on the gala event,
sign up for free 10-minute appointments in the popular Spa Zone. Also at the Expo, Wal-
please call Jan at (352) 613-6006 or Francesca at (352) 476-4306.
green’s will offer flu shots for $29.99 and FluMist nasal spray for $34.99. Flu protection free
with Medicare Part B. UnitedHealth Group Inc. and Cigna Corp. cover shot. Others may Open House at Three Sisters Springs, Sat.
An Open House will be held in Crystal River at Three Sisters Springs on Sat.,
also cover the cost. New this year – get a free chance to win a Wii console and Wii Fit!
Sept. 25, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Activities will include ranger-led guided walks,
CCVC’s Monthly Yard Sale Starts Again
The Citrus County Veterans Coalition (CCVC) has a monthly Veterans Benefit information booths on current and future management by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services,
Yard Sale at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 550 US 41 S in Inverness from 5 am to Southwest Florida Water Management District and Friends of Chassahowitzka. Transporta-
tion to the springs will be by van shuttle only, from Kings Bay Plaza, located at U.S. Hwy.
1:30 pm the 2nd Saturday of each month that operates Sept thru May.
Please come and visit the CCVC Veterans Benefit Yard Sale. This event has grown, 19 and Kings Bay Drive. The shuttle will run every ten minutes, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00
offering treasures and collectables of all descriptions. Plenty of activities are available noon. For additional information, please call (352) 563-2088.
Affordable Housing Advisory Committee meets Sept. 23
throughout the sale with food venders on site, restroom facilities, plenty of free parking.
The Citrus County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet on Thurs-
Booths are available by reservation for a tax deductible donation $10 per space, $5
day, September 23, at 5 p.m. in Room 166 at the Lecanto Government Building.
for veterans’ organizations and free to charitable organizations on space available basis by
On the agenda under Old Business are the following topics: Neighborhood Stabilization
calling Richard Floyd at352-400-8952 between 1 and 7 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Reserved
Program, Shelter Plus Care, SHIP (FHOP- Budget Revision), Impact Fee, Section 8 (Hous-
spaces not occupied by 7 a.m. on yard sale day will be sold on a first come first served basis
ing Choice voucher Administrative Plan), CDBG, LIHEAP, and reappointment of the chair-
to those vendors who do not have prepaid-registration. All proceeds help Citrus County
person. The committee’s goals revolve around improving the housing situation in Citrus
Veterans.
County by studying and developing projects in coordination with county staff and making
Jazz at the Museum featuring the Southern Exposure
recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners .For information on the advisory
The Citrus County Historical Society is pleased to announce the 2010 – 2011 Jazz
committee, call (352) 527-7532.
Concert Series, Jazz at the Museum. An all-star cast of jazz musicians is slated to per-
Drawing Lessons
form during these “themed” concerts featuring the band Southern Exposure, along with the
From basic pencil to color – Art classes will be offered Oct 23-Nov.27, Saturday
sounds of Norman Bernard and other special featured musicians and vocalists.
mornings at 9:30 A.M. Jan Hitchcock, MFA, potter, painter and professor at the College of
From October through April 2011, four concert performances will be held Thurs-
Central Florida, will teach this series at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 7633 No.
day evenings on the second floor in the historic courtroom of the 1912 Citrus County Court-
Florida Ave. (rte 41), Citrus Springs, just west of the Holder intersection. Class size is lim-
house on Courthouse Square, Inverness. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. where light refreshments
Our Pub
ited to insure individual attention. $60 for the series.
will be available. Wine, beer, and champagne will be available for purchase. Music starts
promptly at 7:00 p.m. lasting until 9:00 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Old Courthouse Heritage
Museum and the Citrus County Historical Society’s exhibitions and programs. Jazz played
along the theme October 21, 2010 -- A Tribute to Frank Sinatra.For more information or
Restaurant, Lounge
to purchase tickets please call the Society office at (352) 341-6427, or (352) 341-6488 --
Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
& Package Store
Stroke Support Group Kick Off Party
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center invites stroke survivors, their caregivers
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
and other family members to attend a Stroke Support Group Kick-off Party on Thursday,
September 23 at 10:30 a.m.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Guests will have the opportunity to meet others with similar experiences and chal-
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
lenges. Licensed health care professionals will share helpful information on recovery, reha-
Serving 11 am - 10 pm • Closed Tuesday
bilitation and lifestyle changes that may prevent a second stroke from occurring.
Everything Made to Order
The Stroke Support Group Kick-off Party will take place at Seven Rivers Regional
Medical Center in the Inpatient Rehabilitation Multipurpose Room. For more information
or to register, please call 352.795.1234.
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
River Retreat Spa
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
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Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
You can now place free ads
352-447-2505
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
on our website:
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Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
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Wings, Subs & Clubs
Masques • Peels • Facials
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Permanent Make-Up
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Save Time!
Tanning • Exercise
Subs after 4 pm
Massage License #MM19077
You can also place a paid
September Specials
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
print ad at the same location,
Pedicures
same time.
Special Drinks Made to Order
Buy 2 Get One Free
Inglis Super Stop Restaurant Buddy & Fred's Hardware
GOLF CARTS
Open 5 am - 3 pm for Breakfast & Lunch
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
RENTALS & SALES
Daily Lunch Specials $5.99
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Tires
Specials Include DRINK & FRIES
Parts  AUTHORIZED DEALER OF
New Location
HOURS:
Monday-Fri.5 am - 3:30 pm
Service
42 Hwy 19 N. Inglis
Saturday 5 am - 2 pm
Batteries
Dine-In
794 N. Suncoast Blvd.  • Crystal River  • (352) 564-0744
Food Ranch Plaza
or Call-Ahead
Just North & Opposite of Dairy Queen
U.S. Hwy. 19
for Take-Out
Est. 1983
447-4047
(at C.R. 40)
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Shell Gas
352-
Inglis, Florida