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Positions open on county fine arts, library panels

By Times Staff Writers
Published September 14, 2005

BROOKSVILLE - The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners has an opening for two unexpired terms on the Fine Arts Council. One term will expire on Dec. 31, 2006 and the other will expire on Dec. 31, 2008. The Council's purpose is to promote the arts and to support groups associated with the arts in Hernando County.

There also is an opening for an unexpired term on the Library Advisory Committee. Committee members act as an advisory body on matters pertaining to the county's public library system. The term will expire on Dec. 31, 2008.

Applications for all three positions are available in the County Administrator's Office, Room 461, 20 N Main St., Brooksville and must be returned before 5 p.m. Sept. 30. The openings are voluntary and unpaid positions.

OCALA - The Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday at the council office, 1241 SW 10th St., Ocala. The agenda will include an overview of the Marion County water supply plan, transportation consultant contracts, insurance renewal, health insurance administrative fee, and contracts for professional services, janitorial and attorney.

BROOKSVILLE - As part of Brooksville's Founders Week Celebration, Oct. 15 through Oct. 22, the city is accepting nominations for the title of Great Brooksvillian.

Applicants will be recognized as outstanding men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, culture and/or economy of the community. After making their selections, City Council members will honor these men and women at a ceremony Oct. 17.

A plaque will be maintained in City Hall to commemorate and memorialize each year's honoree, and an individual plaque will be presented to the families of those honored.

The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Friday. For information, program criteria or a nomination form, call 544-5407 or e-mail kkphillips@ci.brooksville.fl.us or kharsin@ci.brooksville.fl.us

BROOKSVILLE - Holiday craft vendors are needed for the annual city of Brooksville Family Christmas Festival on Dec. 10 in the parking lot of City Hall, 201 Howell Ave., immediately following the Hernando County Christmas parade. For information, call Julie Sherraden at 544-5407.

WEEKI WACHEE - The Nature Coast Festival Singers began fall rehearsals this week. Rehearsals will be held 7 p.m. each Monday at Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. There will be music for purchase before each rehearsal and singers in all four parts are welcome. Concerts will be presented at 3 p.m. Nov. 27 at Nativity Lutheran Church, at 3 p.m. Dec. 4 at First United Church of Christ, 4244 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill and at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at Christ Lutheran Church, 475 North Ave., Brooksville. For information, call Shirley at 597-2235 or Carol at 754-8739.

The Hernando County Department of Parks & Recreation will offer a Walk Fit program in which residents can walk, jog or run at their own pace and on their on schedule. Sessions will be held each Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at Ernie Wever Youth Park, 205 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville; Monday through Friday at Delta Woods Park, 3400 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, and at Veteran's Memorial Park, 12254 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. All sessions will be held 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and are free. For information, call 754-4031.

The parks department also will offer tennis instruction for all ages from 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays at Delta Woods Park and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Hernando Park, 205 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The cost is $42 a session. For information, call 754-4031.

LECANTO - So you want to be a farmer? The Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service will offer two free classes at 7 p.m. Monday and Sept. 22 to discuss options available for small farmers in Hernando County and talk about how to avoid pitfalls and succeed and live a rural lifestyle. The meetings will be held at the extension office, 3650 Sovereign Path, Suite 1, Lecanto. For information and registration, call (352) 527-5700.

HERNANDO BEACH - The ninth annual Hernando Builders Association Fishing Tournament will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct 1 and 2 at the Gulf Coast Marina at Hernando Beach Public Boat Ramp.

A mandatory captains meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 30 at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, off Commercial Way in Spring Hill.

Entry fee is $65 per angler and includes a tournament T-shirt, a ticket to the Captains/Anglers meeting party and one ticket to the fish fry awards night. The deadline to enter is Sept. 26.

Checkout will be held at 7 a.m. each day at four different locations: Hernando Beach channel marker 80, Bayport Boat Ramp, Homosassa River and Hudson Channel.

Weigh-in will be from 2 to 4 p.m. each day at the Gulf Coast Marina at Hernando Beach Boat Ramp. For information or to register, call the HBA office at 596-1114.

The Hernando County Parks and Waterways Maintenance Department has reopened the boat ramp and fishing pier at Lake Townsen Regional Park. For information, call 754-4027.

HERNANDO BEACH - The 22nd annual Hernando Beach Yacht Club's Seafood Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 and 9, at the clubhouse, 4163 Shoal Line Blvd.

There will be craft and food booths, as well as live music provided by the Dixie Highway Band. Craft booths for one day are $35, or $50 for both days. Food booths are $250 for both days.

Admission is free, but there is a $2 parking fee. For applications or information, call Sandy Cosenza at 688-7431. For information about food booths, call Ron Hinson at 597-8904.

SPRING HILL - Our Lady of Fatima Church, 10401 Spring Hill Drive, will hold its annual yard sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8. For information, call Pat Lee at 688-3968.

SPRING HILL - The STARS annual silent auction will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 10 at The Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, off Commercial Way.

Items up for bid include artwork, collectibles, sports packages, lodging packages, jewelry, health and beauty products, household items, professional services, a generator and more.

Tickets are $5 and include one glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar will be available. To preorder tickets, e-mail mia1029@direcway.com

All proceeds to benefit the STARS, a conservative political action committee committed to supporting conservative candidates and issues. For information, call Mia Rushing at 796-5748 or 398-9369.

SPRING HILL - Spring Hill United Church of Christ will hold its semi-annual Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 7, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Oct. 8, inside the church's fellowship hall, 4244 Mariner Blvd.

Simultaneously, a tailgate flea market will be held in the parking lot. Light refreshments will be available for purchase.

To rent space for the outdoor sale, contact Paul at 686-9286 after Thursday. For additional information, call Louise at 796-1189.

SPRING HILL - The United Methodist Men of First United Methodist Church, 9344 Spring Hill Drive, will hold a flea market with more than 50 independent vendors, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 15.

Items for sale will include household items, books, collectibles, toys, glassware, electronics, athletic equipment and more. For space/tables, contact Hal at 683-2467 or Connie at 686-9225.

BROOKSVILLE - The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension will offer a Food Managers Certification class from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 27, at the Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St.

Certification is required in Florida for food managers of all establishments licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and selected licensees of the Department of Health.

Following the training, the exam will be given. The cost for training and testing is $75; the cost for training, testing and a manual is $115. No exam only option or walk-ins. The registration deadline is Sept. 20.

Registration must be done in advance through the University of Florida by sending the registration form to the address in the brochure or by calling, toll-free, 1-888-232-8723.

BROOKSVILLE - The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension will conduct its training series, Lawn and Landscape Expert Training, beginning Oct. 6 and continuing every Thursday through Oct. 27, at the extension office, 19490 Oliver St.

Classes will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Attendance to all four classes is required to receive a certificate.

In this four-class series, participants will gain practical knowledge about proper care for their landscape by learning about insects, pesticides, pruning, fertilization, lawn care and citrus.

A $20 fee covers the cost of course materials and refreshments. Space is limited. Registration is required. The deadline to register is Sept. 29. To reserve a seat, call 754-4433.

SPRING HILL - The Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill will hold its annual 2005 Yard Sale Extravaganza from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24, in the front parking field of the Outlet Shopping Mall on Commercial Way, adjacent to the Chili's restaurant.

To donate items, call Cindy at 346-7665. All proceeds to benefit the club's community projects.

HUDSON - Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 will feature the comedy of Stu Moss along with an opening act by Celebration, on Oct. 1.

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Prime seating is sold out, all other seating is available.

Tickets are $22 including tax. Reservations are a must, and can be made in the office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday or by calling (727) 863-2994, ext. 14.

BROOKSVILLE - The sixth annual Historic Tour of Homes in Brooksville, sponsored by the Brooksville Woman's Club, will be held Dec. 11. Individuals who would like to show their home, should call Yvonne at 796-6026.

SPRING HILL - The Latin American Civic & Cultural Association will celebrate its 23rd anniversary with a dinner-dance Sept. 25 at the Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, off Commercial Way.

Hors d'oeuvres will be served from 4 to 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. with musical entertainment and dancing to follow. A cash bar will be available. The event is open to the public. Reservations and formal dress are required.

Tickets are $45 per person. Proceeds will benefit the association's projects.

For information, call Elsa Serrano at 688-5890 or Victor Gonzalez, president, at 683-6118.

SPRING HILL - Oak Hill Hospital will conduct its popular community education series, Prostate Cancer from A to Z, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 28, 11375 Cortez Blvd., in the fourth floor classroom of the Hernando Medical Center adjacent to the hospital, entrance C.

Dr. Larry Gandle will speak. He is board certified in radiation oncology. He is a member of the American College of Radiology, the Radiologic Society of North America, and the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

All presentations of the For Your Health community education series include free health screenings and complimentary refreshments. To reserve a seat, call 597-6333.

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