The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
PAGE 5 - September 28, 2011
Community Events & Meetings
Fall Festival, Homosassa Oct. 28 - ALL FREE
Fall Festival - The First Baptist Church of Old Homosassa invites everyone to
attend their Fall Festival that will be held on Fri., Oct. 28, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. - a great
Wildlife Park Seeking Entries for Haunted Tram Rides
substitute for Halloween! Please join us for Tons of Family Fun, with games, prizes, can-
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park and the Friends of Homosassa Springs
dy, inflatables and live music. EVERYTHING IS FREE! The church is located at 10540
Wildlife Park are seeking area businesses and organizations to participate in their annual
W. Yulee Dr. in Old Homosassa (west of Hwy. 19). For additional information, please call
Haunted Tram Rides community event scheduled for Friday, October 28 and Saturday, Oc-
(352) 628-3858. Visit our website www.fbchommosassa.org
tober 29, 2011. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. each evening, and run until 11:00 p.m.
Pepper Creek Trail will be transformed during these evenings into a trail of haunting sce-
Octoberfest at the Am. Legion
narios that will delight families. Guidelines and applications are available at the Park of-
Come celebrate Oktoberfest at the American Legion Post 155 on Gulf-to-Lake
fice. There will be no charge to sponsor a location and all locations will be judged for cash
Hwy in Crystal River on Sat., October 8, 2011. Hosted by the Legion Riders of Post 155,
awards for first ($500), second ($300) and third place ($100). Please call Susan Strawbridge
this is a non-smoking event, and open to the public. Doors open at 5pm with dinner at
at (352) 628-5445, ext. 1002.
6pm serving bratwurst, knockwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, purple cabbage, and
homemade German chocolate cake. Dance off those calories to live music by Electrik
Floral City Bikes and BBQ Cook-Off, Sat., Oct. 1, Floral City
The first-annual Floral City Bikes & BBQ Cook-Off, sponsored by the Floral City
Fence Blues Band. Full liquor bar along with free coffee and ice tea available. Tickets may
Merchants Association, will will be held in the town center of Floral City (U.S. Hwy. 41,
be purchased in the lounge at the American Legion at cost of $10.00 per person. All monies
south of Inverness) on Sat., Oct. 1, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. All the area merchants will
raised by American Legion Riders is donated to various veteran and community charities.
be participating in the fun and festivities, along with a BBQ Cook-Off, arts and crafts, food
For more information contact Cindy Heather at 352-563-9926, or 352-795-6526.
and much fun. The BBQ judging will be held at 1:00 pm. For more information, contact
CCVC’s General Meeting changed
Pam Bellman at (352) 419-5496. For an application or rules to the BBQ cook-off, call Pam.
Board of Director Meetings on the second Thursday monthly at 10am at the DAV
Buttonwood Bonsai Club Meeting for October 8, 2011
in Inverness Building located at 1039 N. Paul Dr. Inverness just off Hwy 41. In Sept 2011
Regular Meeting; October 8, 2011,9:30 A.M.,Key Training,130 Heights
the General Meeting will resume at 10am on the fourth Thursday monthly.
St.Inverness, Fl. Club member and bonsai guru, Bob Bonsai Bob” Eskeitz will be giving
Annual membership donation is just $10 for a calendar year or $25 for three years.
a, probably violent, demonstration of carving deadwood on bonsai. Please join us in In-
The CCVC is a nonprofit, 501(3) (c) corporation, and your donations are tax deductible.
verness. As usual, the meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome. Pres. Jim
Current members should check with Gary Williamson at 352-527-4537 or at the meeting.
Stephens - 352 848 0102, Contact Clay Gratz - 352 563 2156
Florida Cowboys Presentation
Shredding Event in Crystal River
The Citrus County Historical Society, Citrus County Cattlemen’s Education Foun-
BizCo Team Citrus, Inc., has announced a shredding event to take place on October
dation and the Agricultural Alliance of Citrus County cordially invite you to a free program
22, in the Save-A-Lot parking area, 204 SE Highway 19, in Crystal River. A shredder truck
and book signing presented by Carlton Ward, Jr., who will be speaking and showing pho-
from Ocala, will be present at this location from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., to provide for the
tographs of the Florida Cowboys and their important part in our history, daily life, and eco-
shredding and lawful disposal of documents and papers.
nomic impact that they have on Florida. You will see why he calls them keepers of the last
Our Pub
Individuals and businesses may bring their documents and papers which require shred-
frontier. Join us at 7 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2011, Citrus County Historical Museum,
ding, at this time. Everything which will fit into a 10 ream copy paper box, 11 ½” X 17 ½”
X 10”, will be shredded for a fee of $10 for the first box and $5 for all subsequent boxes.
There are laws which require businesses to properly dispose of (shred) documents
which contain personal and private information. For your own protection, individuals
Restaurant, Lounge
should also shred all such documents. Life South, non-profit partner of BizCo of Citrus
County, will have the Blood Mobile at this location also, and is asking for your blood dona-
& Package Store
tions. Life South will be providing hot dogs and soft drinks. Your blood donation can save
a life. For more information, call 352-628-6624
Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair
253 Hwy 40 W. • Inglis, FL
The Council of Catholic Women of Our Lady of Grace Church, 6 Roosevelt Blvd.,
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 19
Beverly Hills, is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair in the Parish Life Cen-
ter: Friday, October 28, 9AM to 3 PM; Saturday, October 29, 9 AM to 3 PM; and Sunday,
In a Hurry? Call Ahead (352) 447-2406
October 30, 9AM to 2 PM. Other crafters displaying their wares will be Stretchies by Judith
Open M,W,Th 11a-12mid, F-S til 1am • Closed Tues.
LLC, Embroidery Etc. by Barb, Jewelry Designs by Beth, BJ Crafts One Stroke Painting,
Everything Made to Order
Katydid Enterprises and Chocolates by Vanessa. Refreshments will be available. For more
information contact Fran Wagner at 527-0723 or Kathleen Agiesta at 746-2660.
River Retreat Spa
Fresh-Made Salads: Antipasta, Chicken, Chef & Shrimp
Specials, Homemade Soups, Chowders & Chili
6015 Highway 40 West
Yankeetown, Florida • (352) 447-2505
Steaks & Seafood Pasta Dishes with Homemade Sauces
Hand-Pressed Hamburgers Cooked Your Way
Cuts & Color • Barber & Clipper Cuts
Redken, Rusk & Chi Products
Wings, Subs & Clubs
Masques • Peels • Facials • Permanent Make-Up
Manicures • Pedicures • Acrylics
Pizza, Calzones & Oven-Baked
Tanning & Exercise • Massage License MM19077
Subs after 4 pm
EXERCISE GYM
Saturday: Prime Rib after 4 pm
Buy 1 Month,
Bring a Friend FREE!
Special Drinks Made to Order
Watch Free Movies While You Exercise!
Buddy & Fred's Hardware
Captains Cove Outfitters
Randy Alumbaugh
42 Hwy 19 N. - Inglis,FL - 352-447-2600
39 W. Highway 40 - Inglis, Florida
Construction, Inc.
(352) 447-5610, 283-0492 or 283-0493
Hours: M-F 8-6 - Sat. 8-4 Est. 1983
New Homes - Renovations - Additions
www.CaptainsCoveOutfitters.com
Frontline Plus for Dogs - Close Out
Serving Marion, Levy & Citrus Counties
Veg. & Flower Seeds 4pk/$1
Kayak Sales & Rentals
www.alumbaughconstruction.com
Save $1 on all Gorilla Glue
Authorized Heritage Kayak Dealer
Licensed & Insured CRC058012
Moozles & Snoozals Buy 5 Get 1 Free
ACA-Certified Kayak Instruction • Tours
High-Quality New Tackle • Bait • Ice
Office: 352-447-0655 - Inglis
Randy Alumbaugh
50
Star*Tron Ethanol Cure - Low Low Price
Fax: 352-447-3013
Cell: 352-266-7113
21 lbs. of ICE FREE w/purchase of 100 Shrimp!