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Bingo Bash is now taking reservations

By TIMES STAFF
Published January 11, 2007


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BROOKRIDGE

The Brookridge Woman's Club will have its annual Brookridge Bingo Bash on March 10 in the community clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St.

Doors open at 8:30 a.m.; the bash begins at 10 a.m. There will be a $3,200 payout. The cost for 52 games is $35, and includes a doughnut, coffee or ice tea, and a homemade hot lunch.

Payment deadline is Feb. 15. For information, call Norma Rankin at 597-3530.

HERNANDO BEACH

Learn boating skills starting today

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer the following courses in January:

- America's Boating Class, 7 to 9:30 p.m. today. This is a basic course. Completion satisfies requirements for a Florida boating safety ID card. The cost is $30.

- Weather and Boating, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. This course includes basic weather information sources, as well as weather patterns and storm forecasting and precautions. The cost is $10.

All programs are at the auxiliary building, 4340 Calienta St. For information or to sign up for any of the courses, call Ginny at 754-1988.

[Last modified January 11, 2007, 07:14:03]


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