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The Florida Artists Gallery and the Ocala Art Group will be represented when the

Friends of Rainbow Springs State Park hosts ART in the Park on October 17 and 18, 2015.

Citrus County Genealogical Society Meeting

The exhibit and sale will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday the 17th, and 10 a.m. to

The Citrus County Genealogical Society will meet October 13 at 10:00 a.m. at

4 p.m. on Sunday the 18th. The annual event is always popular because the art pavilions

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3474 W. Southern St., Lecanto. The guest

overlook the beautiful headwaters of Rainbow Springs, the source of the Rainbow River.

speaker, Peter Summers from the Pinellas County Genealogical Society, will talk about

Visitors may also stroll to the three waterfalls on the property. Rainbow Springs State Park

"Getting the most from Fold3.com." This website is focused on digitized military records,

is on US 41, three miles north of Dunnellon. For more information, call 352-465-8555.

especially Revolutionary War and War of 1812 records and is a subscription website but is

Am. Legion Octoberfest

free in the Family History Center of the church. Peter will demonstrate how to search for

Saturday, October 10, 2015 American Legion Post 155 in conjunction with the

records. Guests are welcome to attend. For questions call Mary Ann Machonkin at 382-5515

American Legion Auxiliary is hosting an Oktoberfest Party. Tickets may be purchased in

Sertoma Oktoberfest Set for Oct. 2-4

the Post Lounge at 6585 Gulf-to-Lake Hwy., Crystal River at a cost of $8.00 per person.

Citrus Sertoma readies for Oktoberfest 36th Annual festival takes place October

Live entertainment, games and prizes along with a home cooked, veritable German feast

2-4, 2015 Crystal River, FL. Members of Citrus Sertoma are in full swing making the final

including knockwurst, bratwurst, German potato salad, sauerkraut, and German chocolate

preparations for the 36th Annual Oktoberfest. This year's event will be held on Friday Oc-

cake promise to make this a party you will not want to miss.

This event is open to the

tober 2 through Sunday October 4 at the Crystal River Mall outparcel property. Oktober-

public, with proceeds contributing to the support of Legion and Auxiliary programs which

fest features live entertainment all weekend, delicious German fare, business marketplace

include both veteran and community charities. Doors will open at 5pm with dinner served

and arts& craft vendors as well as carnival rides. Vendor spaces are available for business

at 6pm. For more infor- mation call Post Commander, Gabriella Danielson at 352-795-

marketplace, non profit organizations and arts & crafts for $100 for the weekend. For more

information on the event or for vendor applications contact 352-628-7519.

19th Annual Bazaar

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

AL Post 155 Veterans' Seminar and Open House

American Legion Post 155 recently organized a Veterans' Benefits Reaction Team"

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

comprised of war time veterans to reach out to fellow veterans in Citrus County who may

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

not be aware of benefits they so deserve. No matter the time period you served you may

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

be entitled to benefits, particularly if you were injured while serving our nation.

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

important to let our veterans, young and old, male and female, know that they do not stand

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

alone. On October 2nd and 3rd, 2015 we will commence a Veterans' Benefit Seminar and

open house, where qualified male and female Service Officers will be present. The Citrus

Veterans Needing a Service Dog

County Service Officer will be on hand to assist with more complex issues. Veterans who

It has been brought to our attention that there may be a need for veterans to be

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The League of Women Voters invites all interested men and women to join us for

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this informative meeting. It will be held at the Central Ridge Library at 10:15 AM on Tues-

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day, Oct. 13 2015. The Spotlight speaker will be Paul Abels, AARP Tax-Aide coordinator.

For more information please visit www.lwvcitrus.org or call 352-382-0032. The

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Crystal River American Legion for Ladies Only

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Saturday, October 31, 2015 American Legion Post 155 is hosting a "Ladies Only"

Las Vegas Production All Male Revue. Showtime is 3pm in the smoke-free dining hall with

a no-host bar, door prizes, and finger foods served throughout the afternoon. It is Halloween

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and costumes are optional with cash prizes awarded for best costumes.

sion tickets are $20 with reserved seating available for parties of six or more. VIP tickets

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are $30 and include up-front seating along with a champagne meet and greet starting at 2pm.

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Advance purchase is recommended as seating is limited. Tickets are available in the Post

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Lounge at 6585 W. Gulf to Lake Hwy. in Crystal River.

Save your dollar bills for your

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favorite performers and be prepared to have fun. This event is open to the public with all

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proceeds donated to "Support Our Troops". For more information contact Post Commander,

Gabriella Danielson at 352-795- 6526.

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