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By Times Staff
Published June 23, 2006

Pirate-themed blood drive to take place Wednesday

SPRING HILL - A Pirates of the Caribbean Blood Drive will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday at LifeSouth Community Blood Center, 12395 Cortez Blvd.

The drive will feature a pirate ship in front of the LifeSouth facility, provided and operated by the Hernando County Free Booters, a local pirate brigade. Inside, donors can watch Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

The first 40 donors will receive a Beacon/Zota matinee movie ticket. All donors will receive beads and a bag of "Jack's Jewels" (M&Ms).

Blood donors must be at least 17, weigh at least 110 pounds and show a valid photo ID. For information, call 596-2002.

County to provide annual spill response training

WEEKI WACHEE - The Hernando County Waterways Department, along with Hernando County Port Authority, will provide the annual Spill Response Training Course at 8:30 a.m. July 18 at the Weeki Wachee Area Club, 7442 Shoal Line Blvd.

The training will be offered by SWS Environmental First Response. Anyone interested can attend. The cost is $65 per person, which can be paid by cash or check at the door.

For information, call the county Waterways Maintenance Department at 754-4027 or SWS at (813)-241-0282.

Hospice to offer training sessions for volunteers

SPRING HILL - Hernando-Pasco Hospice will offer training sessions for those interested in volunteering with the nonprofit organization.

Training sessions will be from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and June 30 at the hospice office at 12260 Cortez Blvd.

Volunteers are needed in various capacities, such as helping with office work and preparing meals and snacks at the adjacent Hospice House. Volunteers are also needed to visit with patients and family members.

Hospice is a nonprofit organization that provides care, comfort and support to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. To register for training, call Mary Kay Sandell at 597-1882.

Parents urged to get kids' physicals, shots early

The Hernando County Health Department is encouraging parents to get their children's required school physicals and shots now, rather than the week before school starts in August. In the past, there have been long lines at the Health Department the week before school starts, with waiting time sometimes close to four hours.

Officials says the required immunizations are given on a walk-in basis between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the office at 300 S Main St., Brooksville and 7465 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. School physicals are offered by appointment and cost $45.

Past shot records, the child's Social Security card and proper adult identification are required with all visits.

Also, to give parents an incentive to get their children's immunizations early, now through July 14, the Kiwanis Club of Brooksville will provide giveaways such as gift cards, coloring books and crayons, while supplies last.

For information, call the Health Department at 540-6800, ext. 82052.

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