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This week: Citrus

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 23, 2005

LAUGHS: Comedian Ward Smith will headline at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Giggles comedy club at the Park Inn Hotel, 4076 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa Springs. The featured performer will be Tim the Dairy Farmer. Tickets are $7. Doors open for dinner at 7:30. Call 628-4311 for information.

THE CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park continues 5:30 to 8 p.m. today and Saturday. Each night will have musical entertainment ranging from "A Country Christmas" featuring David Robertson to "A Caribbean Christmas" with the Parrotheads of Citrus County. On Saturday, which is Christmas Eve, a donation of nonperishable canned food items may be accepted in lieu of a financial donation. Otherwise, admission is $2 per adult and $1 for children ages 6 through 12. The Friends of Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park's volunteer group will have food for sale. Transportation is provided by tram from the visitor center parking lot on U.S. 19 to the west entrance on Fishbowl Drive and will be offered. For more information about this year's Celebration of Lights, please call Marla or Susan in the park office at 628-5343.

FLORIDA SONGS WANTED: The Will McLean Foundation is accepting entries for its Best New Florida Song contest until Dec. 31. The lyrics must be about some aspect of Florida. Each writer can submit up to three songs. Winners will perform at the Will McLean Music Festival in March at the Sertoma Ranch in southeastern Hernando County. For entry forms and information, see www.willmclean.com or call 352 465-7208.

LOOK AHEAD

WEST CITRUS ELKS of Homosassa will hold its annual New Year's Eve party at the lodge on Dec. 31. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. and features a choice of prime rib or salmon with dill sauce. Dance from 9 to 1 a.m. to music by Paul Stevio. Tickets and table reservations for members and guests are $40 and are available at the bar or from the lodge secretary during her regular business hours. The lodge is at 7890 W Grover Cleveland Blvd. Call 628-1221.

2006 IS FAST APPROACHING and the Beverly Hills Recreation Association, 77 Civic Circle, will have a New Year's Eve dinner/dance Dec. 31. A buffet dinner will be catered by Ferrara's consisting of prime rib and stuffed flounder entrees with all the side dishes and dessert. The music will be provided by M.C. Entertainment. Doors open at 6:30, dinner at 7 and dancing at 8 pm. Champagne at midnight is included as is coffee and setups. Tickets for BHRA members are on sale now for $35. Tickets for nonmembers are $40.

QUICK TRIPS

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: The Center Stage Theater and Dance Company will present A Christmas to Remember, a musical about a young dancer who learns the real meaning of Christmas, at 7 p.m. today at the theater, 5201 U.S. 19, New Port Richey (Southgate Shopping Center). Admission is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. There will be door prizes and a snack bar with light refreshments. Call (727) 815-0100.

BIG APPLE CHRISTMAS: Christmas in New York, a musical comedy by Matthew McGee and Candler Budd, continues through Sunday at Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19, Hudson. Shows are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and at 3 p.m. Sunday. Doors open two hours before each show for full cash bar and buffet. Dinner and show, $41; show only, $29.95; children 12 and younger, $23.45 and $18.45, all plus tax and tip. Call toll-free at 1-888-655-7469 for information.

ALLMAN TRIBUTE: The Bourbon Street Concert Club, 4331 U.S. 19, New Port Richey, will present the Allman Brothers tribute band Idlewild at 9:30 p.m. today. Cover charge is $3. Doors open at 8. Call (727) 843-0686 for information.

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