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By TIMES STAFF
Published January 22, 2007

TODAY

Recommended reading for Floridians: Award winning author and St. Petersburg Times' Real Florida columnist Jeff Klinkenberg presents: "Ten Books Every Floridian Should Read" at 7 p.m. in the community room at Lakes Region Library, 1511 Druid Road, Inverness. For information call 726-2357.

Opening meeting for co-ed softball: at 6:30 p.m. behind field 5 at Bicentennial Park, Crystal River. Games are offered by Citrus County Parks and Recreation Department for ages 16 and up, all skill levels. Get your questions answered. Games are officiated by USSSA staff umpires and scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays at the park. Call Jennifer 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at 795-6520.

TUESDAY

Find your way: Barry Schwartz will conduct a class on global positioning systems from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the West Citrus Community Center, 8940 W Veterans Drive, Homosassa. Topics include how the GPS works; understanding the displays; using and creating routes, tracks, charts, way points, data fields, WAAS and tide stations; how to use aerial photos available on the Web as an aid to the GPS and navigation; as well as purchasing decisions. Busy this week and can't make it? The class is conducted the same time the fourth Tuesday monthly. Call to reserve a space, 795-3831. Fee: $10.

WEDNESDAY

Kayak from A to Z seminar: Offered by Citrus County Parks and Recreation from 6 to 9 p.m., Homosassa Lions Club, 3705 S Indiana Ter. Learn all about the sport, several models to view. Instructors: Capt. Rick Burns and Capt. Kirk Deardorff. Fee: $25. Call 527-7677.

Lunch on LifeSouth: Hot dogs and other lunch items are served for all donors during LifeSouth Community Blood Center's Hot Dog Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. the last Wednesday monthly, 220 S Pine St., Inverness and 1241 S Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. If you are at lease 17, weigh 110 pounds or better and have a valid photo ID, you may be able to give. Call for information on donating blood, 527-3061.

THURSDAY

Press release writing workshop: The Hernando County Fine Arts Council will host a free press release writing workshop from 3 to 4:30 p.m., St. Petersburg Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The workshop will be facilitated by Brian Brijbag, the Brooksville redevelopment coordinator. Refreshments served. Call 352-754-4788.

FRIDAY

Open mic: Enjoy a family friendly evening with live music, poetry and story telling at 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2149 Norvell Bryant Highway, County Road 486, Lecanto. Performers should sign up at 6:45. The circle is offered at the same time every fourth Friday. Donation $3, coffee and snacks available. Call 527-2215.

SATURDAY

Chick'n biscuit dinner: served from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in Hilton Hall, Floral City United Methodist Church, 8478 E Marvin St. (across from Floral City Elementary School). Donation: $7. Carry out service is available. Call 344-1771 or 637-4574.

Seafood or pork dinner: sponsored by the West Citrus Elks Lodge from 5 to 7 p.m. 7890 W Grover Cleveland Blvd., Homosassa. OC Leonard's Calabash seafood platter includes fish, scallops, stuffed crab, shrimp and home made hush puppies; or choose Bob Albert's stuffed pork chops with all the sides. Entertainment by Southern Comfort from 6 to 9. Advance $16.50, at the door (if available) $18.

SUNDAY

Art League performance: The Citrus County Art League presents Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw at 2 p.m. at the Art League Cultural Center, 2644 N Annapolis Avenue, Citrus Hills. Other performances are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 11. Admission: $18. The gallery and box office are open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 746-7606.

How to be listed: Submit the information in writing to Bonnie Willette, 301 W Main St., Inverness, FL 34450; fax to 860-7320 or e-mail to willette@sptimes.com.

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