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ARTS AND CRAFTS AT THE PLAYHOUSE: Stage West Community Playhouse will hold an art and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the theater, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Admission is free. Call (352) 683-5113.

THE BEAT GOES ON: There will be a drumming circle from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Pines Conference Center, 7029 Cedar Lane, Brooksville. Admission is free. Bring drums, percussion and rhythm instruments. Call 544-5669.

"GOIN' HOLLYWOOD': Goin' Hollywood, a musical revue, continues weekends through Oct. 19 at the Angel Cabaret Theatre, 5601 U.S. 19, New Port Richey. Shows are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 6 p.m. Sundays and 1:30 p.m. some Saturdays. Doors open two hours before each show for buffet and cash wine and beer bar. Dinner and show, $34.50; show only, $21.95, both plus tax and tip. Call (727) 847-0019.

MENDELSSOHN PIANO TRIO: The Community Performing Arts Guild will present two free concerts by The Mendelssohn Piano Trio at 3 and 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Mariner United Methodist Church, 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Earlier notices and tickets already distributed have an incorrect date. For information, call 597-0409.

FALL CAR SHOW: There will be a fall car show 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Wal-Mart Distribution Center, 5100 Kettering Road, east of Brooksville. The event will include trophy presentations and a bazaar featuring Wal-Mart merchandise. Food will be available. Call 799-6974.

THE HORNS HAVE IT: The Hernando Jazz Society will hold a mixer with music and dancing from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at the SNPJ Hall on County Line Road in Spring Hill. Music will feature horns and brass instruments. Admission for jazz society members is $2; nonmembers, $5. Call 683-7254.

FOR THE BIRDS: The West Florida Avian Society will hold its 12th annual Bird Mart from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Hernando County Fairgrounds on U.S. 41 just south of Brooksville. Admission is $2 for adults; children 12 and younger are free. Call 684-3633.

WILD AND WICKED: The 13th annual Weeki Wachee Springs Wild and Wicked Nights will be Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 and 31. Admission is $8.95 for adults and $6.95 for children, 3 to 10. Events are scheduled from 7 to 11 p.m. and feature the Underwater Spooktacular, Haunted Forest, Mystifying Magic Show, Creatures of the Night Show and Mermaid Graveyard. Children are invited to enjoy the Ghoulish Costume Contest and the scream contest. To register, call 596-2062 or go to www.weekiwachee.com Weeki Wachee Springs is at 6131 Commercial Way in Weeki Wachee.

OFF THE WALL: The Brooksville Mural Society will hold a silent auction of art, memorabilia and antiques at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 at St. John's Episcopal Church, 200 S Brooksville Ave., Brooksville. Auction will follow the dedication ceremony for Brooksville's latest mural, The Early Physicians of Brooksville. Admission is free; box lunches are $15. Call 796-6857. Call 796-6857.

CELEBRATING DIFFERENCE: The 12th Annual Ethnic Festival of Spring Hill will be Oct. 23 through 26 on the grounds of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 13485 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The event features an international food court, rides and games. There is free parking and admission. Call 688-0663.

CLASSIC CARS AND TRUCKS: The Spring Hill Cruisers will present their 16th annual Halloween Classic Car and Truck Show from 3 to 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at Hardee's Restaurant on U.S. 19 in Weeki Wachee. Awards will be given out and all makes of cars, trucks and street rods from 1983 and before. Registration is $15 and from 3 to 6 p.m. Spectator admission is free. Call 596-0729.

- Stage West Community Playhouse will hold auditions for the Stage West Holiday Musical Special at 4 p.m. Oct. 11 and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 on the theater's Forum stage. Production dates are December 11 through 14 on the main stage. Parts are available for men and women ages 10 and older. The show will be directed by Leanne Germann. Call (352) 683-5113.