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Fundraisers

By Wire services
Published October 24, 2006

This week

Greek Festival: sponsored by St. Michael the Archangel Greek Orthodox Church 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 4705 W Gulf to Lake Highway, Lecanto. Odyssey will play Greek music for dancing; there will be Greek food and pastries, imported gifts, jewelry, ladies' clothes, religious items, children's activities. Free parking, admission $1. Main raffle prize is $1,000. Call 527-0766.

POW/MIA Awareness Poker Run: sponsored by Rolling Thunder Inc., Florida Chapter 7 8 a.m. (arrive early for breakfast buffet), Saturday, Citrus Eagles Club, 8733 Gulf to Lake Highway, Inverness. Last bike in at 3 p.m., Harry Nesbitt VFW Post 10087, 2170 W Vet Lane, Beverly Hills. Fee: $15 per poker hand (includes meal and raffle ticket); nonriders pay $5 for program, entertainment and food. Entertainment by Jack and Sheila; 3:30 program includes guests former POWsStephen Raymond and Ray Knisley Jr., Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, Sheriff Jeff Dawsy. Call Jim, 489-1644.

Country Hoe-Down: to benefit Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville and sponsored by Foresters Thoroughbred Branch 6-10 p.m. Saturday, East Citrus Community Center, 9907 E Gulf to Lake Highway, Inverness. Chili and hot dogs with all the fixin's with dessert at 6 ($8). For tickets, call Nancy Richards, 344-5662, or Don Wagoner, 637-4331.

Chuck Yeager Fly-in: sponsored by Tri-County R/C/ Club pilot registration 8:30 a.m., pilot meeting at 9 Saturday at the club's fly field on Bridges Road off SR/CR 484, Dunnellon. Show benefits Hospice of Marion County. Parking fee for nonflyers $2. Bring cameras, lawn chairs. Rainbow Cafe open.

Card and Game Party With Salad Luncheon: sponsored by GFWC Inverness Woman's Club 11:30 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church of Inverness, 206 Washington Ave., Inverness. Salads and desserts, cards, board games and bunco. Donation: $8. For tickets, call Fran, 637-1582.

Craft Show, Yard and Bake Sale: sponsored by Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, at the clubhouse, 5 56th St., Yankeetown. Crafts and homemade goods.

Halloween Classic Car and Truck Show: hosted by Spring Hill Cruisers and Hardee's Restaurant, 3-9 p.m., registration 3-6 ($15) Saturday (rain or shine), at Hardee's located at U.S. 19 and State Road 50, Spring Hill. Top 40 plus 10 best of categories, dash plaques for first 100 entries. Costume contests for kids and adults, games, ' 50s and ' 60s music, 50/50 drawing. Show is free. Call Norma, (352) 596-0729 or Linda (352) 684-1176.

Pumpkin Patch: by Youth Ministry of First United Methodist Church Inverness noon-8 p.m. through Oct. 31, 3896 S Pleasant Grove Road, Inverness. Pumpkin prices start at 50 cents and priced according to size. Country Store open Saturday and Sunday selling pumpkin bread, pumpkin pie and candy with miscellaneous items.

Horse Fun Show: to benefit Citrus County 4-H Stampede Rodeo Drill Team 1 p.m. Sunday, Shipp's arena on Spooner Road, Hernando. People and horses welcome to wear kid-friendly costumes, nothing scary. Participation fees: on-foot events $1 and on-horse events $3 per event; or all-day $30. Free admission for viewers. Call Tricia Uzar, 726-8609.

Taste Of Citrus 2006 Education In Good Taste: by Central Florida Community College 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Crystal River Mall, U.S. 19. Tickets ($30 advance, $35 at the door; block of 10 for $25 each) available at Citrus County SunTrust and AmSouth bank locations, Citrus Memorial Health System SHARE Club, Crystal River Mall, Chamber of Commerce offices and CFCC Ocala and Lecanto.

Pumpkin Patch: by Crystal River United Methodist Church 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, noon-6 p.m. Sundays through Monday, 657 N Citrus Ave.

Christmas Wreaths: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church will be selling live evergreen wreaths for $22 and must be ordered by Monday. The wreaths will arrive the first week of December. Call 726-3153.

Looking ahead

Wine Tasting and Silent Auction: to benefit Festival of the Arts scholarship program and United Way 6-8 p.m. Nov. 2, second floor of the Old Historic Courthouse, Inverness. Wine for sampling presented by Time for Wine, entertainment by Still Waters Trio. Tickets $25, call Inverness Parks and Recreation, 726-3913.

Dinner: sponsored by Hernando United Methodist Church 4:30-7 p.m. Nov. 3, 2125 E Norvell Bryant Highway. Homemade chicken and biscuits with gravy, mashed potatoes, applesauce, green beans, drink and dessert. Fee: adults, $7; children over 12, $3.50; children under 12 free. Call 726-7245.

Fashion Show/Luncheon: sponsored by Women of Sugarmill Woods, doors open at 10:30 a.m. lunch at noon Nov. 3, Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, off U.S. 19, Spring Hill. "All That Jazz" includes men's and women's fashion show (latest styles from Patricia's Boutique), lunch, entertainment by Paul Stevio, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and more. Grand prize is a five-day, four-night Caribbean cruise. Tickets: $30, call 382-1573, 382-7203 or 382-7518.

Christmas Bazaar: sponsored by Our Lady of Grace Council of Catholic Women 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3 and 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 4, 6 Roosevelt Blvd., Beverly Hills. Christmas items, toys and games, handmade items, plants, books, jewelry, bargain table and much more. Breakfast and lunch available. Homemade baked goods for sale. Call Sheila, 527-6642; Lovey, 527-4255; or Anne, 746-7108.

Steel Horse Stampeed: to benefit Hospice of Marion County, onsite registration 8 a.m., start time 10 a.m., Nov. 4, Hospice of Marion County Education Center, 3231 SW 34the Ave., Ocala. Led by biker brigade from Marion County Sheriff's Office and Ocala Police Department, stampede takes riders over 55-mile ride through Marion County. Donation $25 rider, $10 passenger, includes light breakfast, barbecue lunch, door prizes and entertainment. To register in advance, call (352) 854-5218.

Parade Of Holidays Bazaar: sponsored by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council of Catholic Women 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4, at the parish center, 1401 W Country Club Blvd., Citrus Springs. Craft and gift items for Christmas and other holidays: quilts, white elephant booth, baked goods, infant and children's, and country store. Lunch and refreshments available until 2, raffle drawings at 3.

Luncheon and Chinese Auction: sponsored by the Inverness Does Drove 232 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 4, Inverness Elks Lodge, 3580 E Lemon Drive, Hernando. Tickets: $7.

Flea Market: sponsored by the Beverly Hills Recreation Association 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 4 at the clubhouse, 77 Civic Circle. Snack bar open. Call 746-4882.

Dragonfly920: sponsored by Hernando-Pasco Hospice 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4, Suncoast Motorcycle and Marine, 14430 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The 100-mile journey through Hernando and Citrus counties ends at WFO Kawasaki, 15407 Cortez Blvd. Brooksville. First 200 to register get free T-shirt. Register in advance at www.dragonfly920.net. Call (727) 863-7971.

Road Rally and Corvette Gathering: Corvettes in Motion hosted by Touch of Class Corvette Club will benefit Boys and Girls Club of Citrus County and Hospice of Citrus County 9 a.m. Nov. 12, Crystal Chevrolet, 1035 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa. Drivers and required navigators leave in intervals 9-11 a.m. $500 in prizes and trophies to top five finishers. Limited to the first 80 registrants. Corvette gathering at 11 a.m. for Corvette owners not in the rally, the public and rally participants for the music, food and fun. No registration fee for gathering-only participants. No admission, free parking. Call 637-2661.

Commemorative Pins: Disabled American Veterans, Gerald A. Shonk Chapter 70, has Veterans Appreciation Week pins depicting an outline of the county with the helmet and rifle of a fallen hero. Pins ($2.50) will be available at DAV booths during Veterans Appreciation Week events, Chamber of Commerce offices, Career Choice Uniforms, the Golden Coral (Nov. 11-13), both in Inverness or by calling John Seaman, 860-0123.

Live Musical Dinner Show Series: to benefit the Centers' Children's Residential Substance Abuse Facility. The series offers Hooray for Hollywood Nov. 28; An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber Feb. 6; and Broadway on Tour April 10. Tickets: season $180 ($60 per show) or single for $75, includes a set dinner. Musical dinner show times are 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7:00 p.m.) at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club, 505 East Hartford St. For tickets, call (352) 291-5462.

Golf tournament

Project Graduation: scramble shot-gun start at 8 a.m. (check-in at 7:30) Nov. 11, Seven Rivers Country Club, 7395 W Pinebrook St., Crystal River. Fee: $60 includes green and cart fees, buffet lunch and prizes. Call Kathy Saltsman, 697-2719.

Continuing

Citrus United Basket: The store is open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, 103 N Mill St., Inverness. CUB also carries ewelry, stuffed animals and knickknacks. Clean donations welcome, no furniture. Call 344-2242.

Thrift Shop: The Yankeetown-Inglis Woman's Club Thrift Shop is open 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and noon-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Five 56th St., Yankeetown. Shop offers large selection. Boutique offers nicer quality items. Donations welcome. Call Helen (352) 447-5573 or Mary Kay, (352) 447-0639.

Flea Market and Thriftique Shoppe: sponsored by Barrier Free Americans, shop open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; flea market Saturday, outside vendors welcome ($5), 3287 S Suncoast Blvd., Golden Eagle Plaza, Homosassa. Call 628-5401.

Hospice Of Citrus County Thrift & Gift Shoppes: open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 16 NE Fifth St., Crystal River (563-1748); 4530 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa (628-2277); and 415 S U.S. 41, Inverness (341-2220).

Helping Hands Thrift Store: The Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church store, open 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 5164 S Florida Ave., Inverness. Donations of furniture and knickknacks welcome; pickup available. Call 726-1670.

Help 'em

Books Needed: for Friends of Homosassa Library sale during the Homosassa Arts, Crafts and Seafood Festival set Nov. 11-12. Readers Digest condensed books and educational books will not be accepted. Donors are asked to bag books. Good, used hard and soft cover books may be taken to the library through Nov. 3, 5530 S Mason Creek Road, or arrange for drop off or pick up by calling 382-5216, 382-1918 or 382-4881.

Community Learning Center: works with the youth and adults who seek educational aid. Staff and students have compiled a wish list of electronics items, classroom supplies, outdoor activity items and otheritems. The center is at 2435 N Florida Ave., Hernando. Call Diane 560-0000.

Bear Makin's Needed: The Inverness Women's Club needs materials to make stuffed teddy bears for children at Camp Boggy Creek (a camp for children with serious illnesses such as cancer, asthma, kidney disease, epilepsy and many other diseases). The club needs fiber fill, thread and ribbon. Call Verna, 546-0788 or Kay, 344-5485.

Meal deals

(open to public, sign in as a guest)

Dumas-Hartson VFW Post 8189: Italian night 4:30-6:30 p.m. first Friday monthly; fish fry 4:30-6:30 p.m. second Friday monthly; steak night 4:30-6:30 p.m. third Friday monthly; meatloaf dinner served 4:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Friday monthly; 8856 Veterans Drive, Homosassa. Call 795-5012.

Hernando Civic Club: Thanksgiving potluck supper served at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 2, 3848 E Parsons Point Rd., Hernando. Bring a holiday covered dish and set-up.

Inverness Elks Lodge 2522: belly busters noon-3 p.m. Saturdays; Harvest Ball, cocktails 5-7 p.m., prime rib or chicken dinner and music by Marty Carroll at 7 Saturday ($25); 3580 E Lemon Drive, Hernando. Call 726-2027.

Italian Social Club Of Citrus County: Thanksgiving dinner serving roast beef or half a baked chicken dinner ($13) 6 p.m., dance (music by Carriers) Nov. 11; Sunday brunch served 10 a.m.-2 p.m. weekly features cruise ship type offering with various egg dishes, pancakes, bacon and sausage, breads, doughnuts, pastries and bagels with juices and coffee ($8.50); 1305 E Norvell Bryant Highway, Hernando. Reserve: 726-1328 or 726-8406.

Joe Nic Barco Memorial Vfw Post 7122: Burgers, wings, salads, sandwiches and fries noon-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; liver and onions dinner and dessert 4:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, ($6.25); fish (all-you-can-eat) or fried chicken 4:30-7:30 p.m. Friday ($6.75), karaoke 7-11 p.m.; charbroiled filet or strip steak dinner and dessert 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday ($9), Halloween party 7-11 p.m. (costume contest); post, 8191 S Florida Ave., south of Floral City.

West Citrus Elks Lodge 2693: chicken tenders and fries 5-7 p.m. Wednesday ($6); Halloween dinner dance: pork or beer battered fish 5-7 p.m. Friday ($9), dance music by Diana and Mitch 7-10; elkie burgers (75 cents) 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mondays; 7890 W Grover Cleveland Blvd., Homosassa. Call 628-1221.

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