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Events

By PHYLLIS DAY
Published July 21, 2006

FLORIDA LIBRARY YOUTH PROGRAM PRESENTS JOHN STORMS' "WORLD OF REPTILES": 10:15 a.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. This is a free program, about one hour. Parents and guardians must remain on library premises while their children attend the event. The program is for children ages 5-12. 540-6391.

HERNANDO REPUBLICANS HOST "IT'S CHILI IN JULY" EVENT: 6 p.m., VFW Post 10209, 15166 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Republican candidates or their representatives will serve their own chili, which will be voted on. A prize will be awarded to the chili with the most favorable votes. There will also be a hot pepper-eating contest. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. 796-2088 or 796-4204.

WINE TASTING EVENT TO BENEFIT ARC: 4 to 7 p.m., Weeki Wachee Liquors, 6286 Commercial Way (Weeki Wachee Plaza). There will be food, raffles and prizes. The cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will benefit Arc, a nonprofit organization that provides support and services for Hernando County residents with developmental disabilities and their families. 544-2322.

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.

BROOKSVILLE ENRICHMENT CENTER: Exercise, 9 to 10 a.m.; Mexican train dominoes, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. 670 Broad St., Brooksville. 544-5900.

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 (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.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ST. JUDE COUNCIL 6383 DINNER DANCE: 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner served from 4:30 to 6 p.m., dancing to a live band from 6 to 9 p.m. The dinner entree choice is baked chicken, fried or baked cod, fried shrimp or the Friday night special. Salad, rolls, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee and ice tea is included with the meal. The cost is $9 for dinner and dancing. Admission after 6 p.m. for dancing only is $3. Reservations are suggested. 686-2650.

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.

SPRING HILL ENRICHMENT CENTER: Exercise, 8:45 to 10 a.m.; Mexican train dominoes, 10 a.m. to noon; RummyKub, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Step Sisters, 1 to 3 p.m.; early American rug hooking, 1 to 4 p.m. 11375 Cortez Blvd. (behind Oak Hill Hospital), Spring Hill. 597-6331.

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.

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"THE BASICS OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN" CLASS: 10 a.m., Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville. This free class will be provided by John Korycki, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods coordinator. The class will examine the concepts and planning that professional landscapers use to create vibrant landscapes. Plant placement, selection and care will be discussed. Seating is limited and registration is required. 754-4433.

GUIDE DOG AWARENESS DAY: 9 a.m. to noon, Hill N' Dale Park, 6460 Boxwood St., east of Brooksville. Visitors can meet guide dogs and puppies from trainers with Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc., a nonprofit organization whose mission is to offer, at no cost, the use of professionally and humanely trained guide dogs to blind individuals. Free hot dogs will be available while they last. The event is sponsored by the Hernando Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind. 799-4494 or 754-2808.

STAGE WEST PRESENTS EDDIE TOYES' "LIVE AND LET DIE" SHOW: 8 p.m., Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Toyes' show features the music of Paul McCartney and other music from the Beatles era. Tickets are $12 and are available at the box office only. 683-5113.

TRASH TO TREASURE SALE AT FOREST OAKS LUTHERAN CHURCH: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. There will be indoor and outdoor booths selling antiques, collectibles, estate pieces, furniture, tools, plants, crafts and other items. 683-7931.

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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

MORGAN BURBURAN PERFORMS MINI-CONCERT: 10:30 a.m., Spring Hill Bible Church, 15449 Spring Hill Drive, just east of the Suncoast Parkway. Burburan is a member of the University of South Florida Chamber Singers. She recently sang at the 2006 United Way Telethon and the Hernando County Arts, Crafts and Music Festival. 544-5644.

POLISH-AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB: Dinner-dance, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. The dinner selection is pot roast or chicken, which will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dancing to the Music Blenders from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 for members and $11 for nonmembers and guests. Genia, 683-5360, or Eleanor, (727) 856-5387.

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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.

VFW POST 9236 AND LADIES AUXILIARY: "From the menu" breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

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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