Foreign Student Program
Monday, July 26, 2010
NWS Peace Program needs families to host 15 to 18 year old foreign students during the upcoming school year.
Visiting students require a bed, meals and a caring family to host them during a five to ten month stay.
Call 1-866- 846-3977 for information.
posted by Kelly @ 4:47 PM
Blues Fund Raiser-Old Homosassa
Virtual Volume, Déjà Blue, and The Tammy Hatch Band is the lineup for a musical fund raiser 12:00pm till 5:00pm Saturday, August 21 at Museum Café on Yulee Drive in Old Homosassa.
Proceeds from the concert will help fund the 2010 ‘Blues
N Bar-B-Que.’
The music is free.
On site fund raisers include a membership drive, silent auction and a 50/25/25 drawing.
Donations will also be accepted.
For more information visit us on the web at www.ncfblues.com
posted by Kelly @ 1:34 PM
Donations Needed-Fire Help
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Citrus Performing Arts and Learning Center is accepting donations through Thursday (July 23) for the family of Harry Borgia and Tamara Greenwell.
The couple and their eight children/s home was destroyed by fire on July 10th.
Furniture, cook-ware, utensils, toiletries, electronics, health and beauty items, non-perishable food, wash cloths, towels and cleaning products, as well as, toys, mops and brooms are needed.
Drop off locations are the Performing Arts and Learning Center, 2301 Carter St., Inverness and, Little Friends Learning Center, 416 U.S. Highway-41, Inverness.
Call 352/344-4422 for more information.
posted by Kelly @ 9:57 AM
Rowdies Soccer Camp
Citrus United Soccer is partnering with FC Tampa Bay Rowdies to host a week long Summer Soccer Camp at Homosassa’s Harp Field.
The camp is 9:00am till 12:00pm Monday, August 2nd through Friday August 6th.
Former and current Rowdies will coach the camp.
Cost is $140. It includes a ticket to the Rowdies vs. Vancouver, August 19th at Tampa’s Steinbrenner Field, where graduates participate in an on field graduation.
Call 352/228-7136 for more information.
posted by Kelly @ 9:53 AM
Acoustic Guitar Club
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Citrus County Acoustic Guitar Club–a brand new organization will meet at 10:30am the first Saturday of every month at the Beverly Hills Recreation Center 77 Civic Circle Drive.
Next meeting is August 7th. All skill levels and all acoustic guitar styles are welcome.
For more information call 352/527-7795.
posted by Kelly @ 11:22 AM
Centeral Ridge Game Night
Teen Game Night is from 5:30pm to 8:00pm Friday, July 30th, at Central Ridge Library in Beverly Hills.
It’s teen night only. No parents allowed!
Games include; Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution, Mario Kart, board games, online games and activities.
Library doors are locked during the activity and kids cannot leave until pickled up by an adult.
Pre registration is required. Call 352/746-6622.
posted by Kelly @ 10:35 AM
Harvest Moon Craft Show
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Craft Council’s 21st Harvest Moon Craft Show is 9:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, September 4th at the Crystal River National Guard Armory.
The show benefits The Spay and Neuter Program of Humanitarians of Florida, food proceeds go to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Inside and outside shows feature a wide variety of crafters who donate items for raffles each half hour.
For information on booth availability call 352/726-1911.
posted by Kelly @ 1:59 PM
Disaster Preparedness Speaker's Class
Retired and Senior Volunteers need team members to become public speakers on disaster preparedness and response.
A training class will be Tuesday July 27th. FEMA materials are provided.
Call 352/527-5950 to register.
posted by Kelly @ 1:56 PM
Spring Hill Dixie All Star Car Wash Fund Raiser
Monday, July 19, 2010
A car wash to help raise funds to send Spring Hill Dixie All Star teams to the Dixie World Softball Series July 30th through August 5th.
Three of Spring Hill’s Dixie age divisions are representing Florida in the series.
The carwash is 10:00am to 6:00pm Saturday July 24th at the Spring Hill Chili’s on Commercial Way.
This Chili’s will also donate 10% of the day’s food sales to help fund team travel expenses.
posted by Kelly @ 1:46 PM
Balance Screenings
Friday, July 16, 2010
Free balance screenings are available by appointment only at Seven Rivers Rehab and Wound Center in the Sweet Bay shopping center on Highway 19 in Crystal River.
To schedule an appointment please call 352/795-0534
posted by Kelly @ 4:39 PM
breastfeeding and Infant Care Class
A breast feeding and infant care class for expectant mothers is 6:00pm to 9:00pm Tuesday August 17th in the Women’s Family Center of Seven Rivers Medical Center in Crystal River.
The class teaches breast feeding techniques and basic infant care.
The program is free. For more information or to register please call 352/795-1234
posted by Kelly @ 4:32 PM
Childbirth Class
Labor, delivery, breathing and relaxation techniques as well as exercising, newborn characteristics and breast feeding will be covered in a day long class Saturday August 14th, in Suite 2A of the Medical Office Building at Seven Rivers Medical Center in Crystal River.
The class is from 9:00am – 5:00pm. There is a $30 registration fee.
For more information or to register please call 352/795-1234
posted by Kelly @ 4:30 PM
Pre Surgery Ortho Camp
A pre-surgery ortho camp for patients scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery is at 1:00pm August 2nd and again on August 16th by Seven Rivers Medical Center in Crystal River. Call 352/795-1234 for location and to register.
posted by Kelly @ 4:30 PM
Arbor Trail Nursing & Rehab's School Supply Drive
A school supply drive for Inverness Middle School continues until August 5th at Arbor Trail Rehab Center, 611 Turner Camp Road in Inverness.
Pencils, pens, paper, composition notebooks and three ring binders are needed.
Donations are accepted from 8:00a to 5:00pm in the facility lobby 7 days a week.
posted by Kelly @ 2:27 PM
Microsoft Word Classes
Thursday, July 15, 2010
For those interested in improving computer skills.
A series of classes on Microsoft Word starts Thursday July 29th at 1:00pm, at the Homosassa Public Library The classes are free. Information is available at learning.services@citruslibraries.org
To register call 352/746-6622.
posted by Kelly @ 3:05 PM
July's Library Presentations
A presentation on Whooping Cranes and another on Black Bears are part of Citrus libraries, July Reading Celebrations.
The Whooping Crane presentation is 10:30am Monday, July 19th at Coastal Region Library in Crystal River.
The Black Bear presentation is 10:30am Friday, July 30th, at the Homosassa Library in Homosassa.
Both are educational presentations of Homosassa Wildlife Park.
For more information on all summer library programs visit online at www.citruslibraries.org
posted by Kelly @ 9:05 AM
Gator Club Tailgate Party
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Gator Club tailgate party–Aug 28th
The Gator Club’s season’s opener is August 28th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Citrus County Builders Association on Highway 491 in Lecanto.
Cost is $10.00 for Alumni Club members, $15.00 for non-members and $5.00 for children under 12.
Tickets may be purchased at Brannen Banks or by calling 352/634-5304.
posted by Kelly @ 11:48 AM
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Stuff the Bus, a community effort to bring school supplies
to Hernando classrooms is July30th-August 1st weekend .
Residents can bring school supplies or gift cards to any Big Yellow Bus location.
Yellow busses are at Publix stores, Wal-Mart Supercenters and Staples.
All Walgreen’s and Regions Banks have drop boxes as well.
For more information go online to www.unitedwayhernando.net Stuff the Bus–through August 1st
posted by Kelly @ 9:01 AM
Greater Life Church...Vendors wanted
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The Greater Life Church on Pennsylvania Street in Homosassa is looking for food and recreational vendors to participate in their Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival from 10:00am until 3:00pm on December 4th.
The outdoor event has a capacity for 200 exhibits. Booth cost is $20.00
For more information call 352/503-6422.
posted by Kelly @ 2:22 PM
ARC Bowl-A-Thon
Friday, July 2, 2010
Arc of the Nature Coast is seeking sponsors for their 17th annual bowl- a- thon Saturday, September 11th at Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way.
Arc supports disabled persons and their families.
Last year 200 bowlers participated.
Gift certificates from local merchants are also needed as prizes.
For more information or to sponsor please call (352) 544-2322
posted by Kelly @ 9:10 AM
Assembly of God Sports Camp
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Crystal River Assembly of God Sports Camp will be every Wednesday in July ending on from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
Kids can choose between Soccer, Basketball and Cheerleading.
The camp teaches fundamentals that make great athletes, as well as focusing on character building and self esteem.
Assembly of God is located at 5735 Gulf to Lake Highway.
For More information call 352/795-2594
posted by Kelly @ 3:21 PM
Alzheimer's Seminar-Citrus Memorial Share Club
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
An overview of Alzheimer’s is Citrus Memorial’s SHARE club July presentation, at 10:00am Wednesday July 28th in Citrus Memorial Auditorium.
The program is presented by an Alzheimer’s Association program specialist. This seminar will address chances of getting the disease, as well as available treatments.
Call 352/560-6266 to reserve a seat.
posted by Kelly @ 10:33 AM
Tools for Schools Supply Drive
Superior Bank of Homosassa will be accepting donations of school supplies for Homosassa Elementary School, July 1st through the 31st, in their Tools for Schools drive.
A special thank you with refreshments, bounce house and face painting will be July 31st from 10:00am until 2:00pm.
The Bank is located in the Sweetbay Plaza in Homosassa.
posted by Kelly @ 9:03 AM
Big Brother/Big Sister
Friday, June 25, 2010
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Citrus need volunteers for their “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” program.
Bowling teams and sponsors are needed.
Bowling for Kids is Big Brothers/Big Sisters biggest fund raiser this year.
Bowling sessions are 11:00AM and 3:00PM, Saturday August 7th at Manatee Lanes.
Currently 140 boys and 60 girls are on the waiting list for big brothers or sisters.
For information visit us online to www.bbspc.org or call 352/684-7904.
posted by Kelly @ 12:11 PM
Greek Night and Fish Fry
Monday, June 14, 2010
Because of festival popularity, Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church now holds Greek night from 12pm to 8:00pm the first Saturday of each month, beginning July 3rd.
Friday night fish fries continue as well.
Greek night features Greek specialties and bakery items.
The fish fry each Friday from 4:00pm to 8:00pm features fried fish or Calamari.
The church is located at 4705 West Gulf to Lake Highway, Lecanto.
For more information please call 352/527-0766
posted by Kelly @ 9:03 AM
Oil Spill Volunteer Training
Thursday, June 10, 2010
United Way of Hernando and the Hernando Sheriff’s Emergency Management section are working to insure trained volunteers are available in the event of local coastline devastation from the Deep Water Horizon oil spill.
To volunteer register online at www.unitedwayhernando.net.
Training opportunities will also be announced on this website.
posted by Kelly @ 11:08 AM
Head Start
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Citrus County Head Start is accepting applications for the school year beginning in August.
Head Start is a free preschool program for infants up to five-years-old.
For additional information please call 352/563-0185.
posted by Kelly @ 1:42 PM
Utility Scam
Friday, June 4, 2010
SECO Electric Cooperative has issued a fraud alert concerning a scam ran on their customers as well as utilities customers.
Persons posing as a utility representative call saying power is scheduled for disconnect due to returned payments from the bank.
The scam artist then requests checking account or credit card information to process payment.
SECO warns customers DO NOT GIVE FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON THE PHONE and make no calls to 800 numbers recommended by such callers.
posted by Kelly @ 2:15 PM
Smoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With
Thursday, June 3, 2010
“Smoke alarms: A sound you can live with” has been named the theme for 2010 Fire Prevention Week.
Statistics from 2008 show three of five fire deaths nationwide were in homes with either no smoke alarms or with smoke alarms that were not working.
A functioning smoke alarm reduces the chance of fire fatality by more than 50%.
The National Fire Protection Association’s website is www.nfpa.org.
posted by Kelly @ 10:22 AM
Hurricane Season Preparedness....
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Hurricane season is here and SECO Electric Cooperative
reminds you to have a plan in the event of a major storm.
They suggest you have a battery operated radio, flashlights, extra batteries, a first aid kit, extra prescription medicines, a three day water supply and food that won’t spoil.
A regular telephone or cell phone is recommended as cordless phones will not work in a power outage.
SECO reminds you to turn appliances off if power is lost and to make sure generators are properly ventilated and installed.
A free storm guide is available at any SECO office.
posted by Kelly @ 2:15 PM
Dunnellon Grief Support Group
Thursday, May 20, 2010
A new grief support group is now meeting at the First Baptist Church of Dunnellon. The church is at 20831 Powell Rd.
The next meeting is 6 P.M., Thursday, May 27th.
For more information, call 352-489-2730.
posted by Kelly @ 9:07 AM
Sevin Rivers online at....
Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center is now online at Face book as well with its RSS Feed.
Both sites are updated at least weekly with news, health education events, patient testimonials and pictures.
Join them on face book at facebook.com/SRRMC or subscribe to the RSS feed by visiting srrmc.com.
Click on News and Events, Latest News and the RSS icon at the top of the page.
posted by Kelly @ 9:06 AM
Legal Services-Mortgage Rescue Scams
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida warns foreclosure rescue scams have become common in mid-Florida.
They have a helpline– 1(800) 363-2357–if you need direction-- or suspect you are being scammed.
Give them a call before you sign rescue agreements or turn money over to a mortgage rescue operation.
posted by Kelly @ 11:24 AM
Immigrant Domestic Violence Workshop
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Domestic Violence in the Immigrant Community, a free workshop for advocates, service providers and first responders. From 1:00pm to 3:00pm Friday, May 21st, at Wildwood Community Center, 6500 County Road 139 in Wildwood.
The workshop is presented by Legal Services of Mid-Florida.
For information call (352) 629-0105, extension 2927.
posted by Kelly @ 12:50 PM
Veteran's Benefits
Friday, April 23, 2010
The Post 9-11, G.I. Bill, is the most extensive veteran education benefit package ever offered.
It can pay for a veteran’s entire undergraduate or graduate degree, including housing, books and supplies.
For eligibility and benefit information, go on line to www.gibill.va.gov.
posted by Kelly @ 9:31 AM
Child Abuse License Plates
Friday, April 16, 2010
Money from the sale of “Stop Child Abuse’ license plates benefit programs delivered by two statewide organizations; Children’s Home Society of Florida and the Florida Network of Children’s Advocacy.
For more information about the Stop Child Abuse plate, call 866-427-5451 or go online to stopchildabuseplate.org.
posted by Kelly @ 12:47 PM
Hernando Lion's Club Meets...
The Hernando Lion’s Club meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at the Blind Americans Wishing Well facility, 6055 Highway 200, Hernando.
This is a new club interested in increasing membership.
Lion’s Clubs work to help people through programs for youth, the disabled, public safety and the environment.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this group, attend a meeting or call 302-1084.
posted by Kelly @ 12:39 PM
Sanctuary Mission
The Sanctuary Mission on Grover Cleveland Blvd., in Homosassa, is a safe house, providing emergency shelter and a residential transitional housing program for men–for women, and for women with children.
The Sanctuary is a non profit–accepting donations of cash and durable goods. It has served Citrus County since 1977.
For information or an intake evaluation, call 621-3277.
Or, check them out on line at SanctuaryMission.org.
posted by Kelly @ 12:10 PM
Community
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
This is the community section.
posted by Matty Boy @ 3:01 PM
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