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By PHYLLIS DAY
Published June 16, 2006

BLOCK PARTY AT RIDGE MANOR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 5 to 8 p.m., 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor. There will be face painting, pony rides, a duck pond, moonwalk, self-defense program, horseshoes, line dancing, free soda and hot dogs and a prayer tent. The youth group will run various game booths. The party is part of the church's Celebrate Jesus outreach program. Pastor Debbie Nelson, 583-3770, or Joan Ritz, 583-4387 or 583-3770.

ERIN'S DANCEWORKS HOST 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND YEAR-END PRODUCTION: 7 p.m., Springstead Theatre, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. The show will include numbers that have received choreography and technical awards. It will include a variety of music, including Broadway selections, classical, rock and country music. Tickets are $14 each. 686-3746.

Today/Continuing

ARIPEKA ELKS LODGE 2520: Dinner and dancing, 5 to 8 p.m., 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Menu choices include baked chicken, baked or fried fish, steak cooked to order and the "chef's special." Prices range from $8.50 to $10. 727 863-2520.

BROOKSVILLE CITY HALL ART GALLERY: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The summer exhibit runs through Sept. 5. Displays include a patriotic theme. Cascading down from the second floor balcony are stars and stripes, hearts and flowers and geometric shapes, courtesy of quilters Sherri Bell, Gene Chambers, Louise Robinson, Noreen Sullivan and Judy Vohs. The coordinators of this exhibit are Bonnie Staveski and Ruth Redeker. Other artists displaying their works include Mary Jane Groton, Janet Huddelson, Shirley M. Jacobson, Betty Barcinski, Ellen Snyder, Garry Hart, Carolyn McCatty and photos by the Spring Hill Camera Club. 544-5407.

BROOKSVILLE ELKS LODGE 2582: Dinner and dancing, 11494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Doors open at 4 p.m.; dinner served until 6:30 p.m. There are five menu options. Music for dancing provided by Darrell. Dinner is $9; dancing only is $5. 596-2582.

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 67: Bingo. Warm-ups at 4:45 p.m., early bird at 6 p.m. and regular games at 6:30 p.m. 16314 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. 796-1679.

FRIDAY NIGHT FISH FRY: All-you-can-eat fish fry and concert, 4 p.m., Istachatta General Store, 28198 Magnon Drive, Istachatta. The dinner menu includes fish, baked beans, grits, hush puppies and a drink; the cost is $6.89 plus tax per person. 544-1017.

HERNANDO BEACH CLUB: Dinner, 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.). The cost is $8-$10 per person; cash bar available. Reservations are required. Ballroom dance classes, 7:30 p.m. in the lounge (the lounge opens at 7 p.m.). The instructors are Bonny and Chris Jordon. 3145 Flamingo Blvd., Hernando Beach. RSVP to Bunni, 688-4976, or Rita, 688-9176.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE, SPRING HILL DETACHMENT 708: Lunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. A variety of food is available. 597-7979.

SPRING HILL DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: 12:30 p.m., Regency Oaks clubhouse, 4445 Breakwater Blvd., Spring Hill. Lois, 686-7283.

VFW POST 9236 AND LADIES AUXILIARY: Light lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; "from the menu" dinner (fish, chicken, steak and more), 5 to 8 p.m. 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

VFW POST 8681 AND LADIES AUXILIARY: Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., Shady Hills. A full menu is offered. (727) 856-1860.

WEEKI WACHEE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB: Early bird bingo, 6 p.m.; regular games, 7 p.m. 3357 Susan Drive (at Toucan Trail), Spring Hill. Refreshments and free coffee available. Betty, 688-1312.

Saturday/New

ERIN'S DANCEWORKS HOST 10TH ANNIVERSARY AND YEAR-END PRODUCTION: 7 p.m., Springstead Theatre, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. The show will include numbers that have received choreography and technical awards. It will include a variety of music, including Broadway selections, classical, rock and country music. Tickets are $14 each. 686-3746.

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: 9:30 a.m. to noon, Lakes Regional Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness. This is a free program hosted by the Withlacoochee Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Annuttaliga Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The workshop is open to beginning and advanced genealogy researchers of family history who are interested in joining DAR or SAR. There is no cost to attend. Information and literature explaining qualifications to become a member of each organization will be available. John or Sue Camillo, (352) 382-7383.

HATILLO SOCIAL CLUB HOSTS FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION: 7:30 p.m., 13185 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Food will be served until 8:30 p.m. DJ Naldin will provide a variety of music for dancing, including salsa, merengue, bachata, raggaeton and cumbia. The cost is $6 for members and $9 for nonmembers. Maria, 666-0642, Millie, 596-7361, or the club, 666-0086.

HILL N' DALE COMMUNITY PARK GRAND OPENING AND DEDICATION CEREMONY: 10 a.m., 6460 Boxwood St., east of Brooksville. Following opening ceremonies, there will be free food provided by the Florida Mining Association and drinks courtesy of Pepsi Bottling Co. 754-4027.

JUNETEENTH DAY AND COMMUNITY RALLY: 9 a.m. to noon, on the courthouse steps, Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. The purpose of the rally is to bring Juneteenth awareness, as well as to rally for open and honest government and environmental justice. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the abolition of slavery, dating back to 1863. The event is hosted by Just Us Inc., in association with the Health Awareness and Mitchell Heights Restoration Board, Just Us newsletter, African-American Club, Frederick Kelly Elks Lodge 1270, Hernando County NAACP and the Mitchell Heights community. Paul Boston, 797-5451, or Just Us newsletter, 238-3500.

"LAWN CARE 101: PREVENTING BAD LAWNS" SEMINAR: 10 a.m., Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville. The speaker will be Urban Horticulture Agent Jim Moll. Participants will learn about fertilization, water requirements and how to recognize and treat small problems in their lawn before they become expensive and time consuming. Space is limited; call to register. 754-4433.

MARKET ON MAIN STREET: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along Main Street between Broad and Liberty streets and in the city parking lot between Main Street and Brooksville Avenue, downtown Brooksville. There will be numerous vendors selling items such as produce, shrubbery, antiques, collectibles, handmade crafts and woodwork. The event is sponsored by Brooksville Again, a merchants cooperative operating under the Hernando Historical Museum Association and the city of Brooksville. 797-9330.

"NITE OF JAZZ" AT HERNANDO BEACH CLUB: Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show time at 7 p.m., 3145 Flamingo Blvd., Hernando Beach. Bring a chair or blanket. Weather-permitting, this will be an outdoor concert featuring the Southern Exposure Jazz Band. The band will perform the best of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and others. Light snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. No coolers will be allowed. Tickets are $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Bunni, 688-4976.

"REVISIT ST. PATTY'S DAY" DINNER AT VFW POST 9236: Starting at 1 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. A corned beef and cabbage dinner is available for $5. 596-9236.

Saturday/Continuing

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS CHAPTER 67: Bingo. Warm-ups at 4:45 p.m., early bird at 6 p.m. and regular games at 6:30 p.m. 16314 Cortez Blvd., east of Brooksville. 796-1679.

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB OF HERNANDO COUNTY: Bingo, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Nonsmoking. Bill Penny, 596-7765.

SPRING HILL GARDEN CLUB: Plant nursery, 9 a.m. to noon, Parker Avenue, off Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Gloria Nadeau, 597-1415.

VFW POST 8681 AND LADIES AUXILIARY: Live entertainment, 6:30 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.

Sunday/New

BROOKSVILLE ELKS TO SERVE BREAKFAST: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Menu selection includes western omelet, bacon and eggs, pancakes, French toast, biscuits and gravy. Prices range from $2.25 to $4. 596-2582.

FAITHFUL MEN GOSPEL QUARTET IN CONCERT: 6:30 p.m., Spring Hill Bible Church, 15449 Spring Hill Drive (east of Suncoast Parkway), Spring Hill. This is a male southern gospel quartet based in Tampa. The concert is free. 544-5644.

FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST AT VFW POST 9236: 8 to 11 a.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. Dads will be served breakfast at no cost. 596-9236.

FATHER'S DAY DANCE PARTY TO FEATURE FRANKIE DEE NY ORCHESTRA: 2 to 5 p.m., VFW Post 10209, 15166 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Admission is $7. Food will be available for purchase. Advanced reservations recommended. 686-0695 or 796-0398.

FATHER'S DAY DINNER DANCE AT POLISH-AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB: Doors open at 12:15 p.m., 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. The dinner selection is breaded pork chop or chicken, with scalloped potatoes and sliced apples, which will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dancing to the Music Blenders from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $11 for members and $12 for nonmembers and guests. Genia, 683-5360, or Mary, (727) 841-8395.

Sunday/Continuing

ST. JUDE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Bingo. Doors open at 10 a.m.; bingo starts at 12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Food and beverages available. There is a minimum $10 package to play. 683-1227.

Information for the Events column should be submitted to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Information can be faxed to 754-6133 or e-mailed to day@sptimes.com (please include club's name in e-mail subject line). The deadline for news is 10 days before your event or reservation deadline. Events must be open to the public. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket (if applicable) or contact person and phone number are missing. Call 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.

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