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Events

By PHYLLIS DAY
Published January 29, 2007

TODAY/CONTINUING

Advanced Ballroom Dance Lessons: 3 to 4 p.m., High Point Community Clubhouse, 12249 Clubhouse Road. The cost is $5 per person, per lesson. Practice and review will be on Wednesdays for $2 per person, per session. Beginner and intermediate lessons offered on Wednesdays. The instructors are Ken and Margaret Hammond, 688-4867.

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: Dancing to the Mummers, 4 p.m., 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Assortment of sandwiches, doughnuts and coffee served 6 to 7 p.m. for $3. 727 863-2520.

Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The Winter Exhibit runs through March 27 and features handmade quilts, pine-needle baskets and necklaces, paintings on wood by the Nature Coast Decorative Artists, photographs from the Spring Hill Camera Club and a new exhibit of poetry from members of Just Poets. Artists include Carol Kreider, J. Nell Bliss, Chuck L. Russo, Mary Berryman, Crystene Gaona, Klaus Schuette and David Rivera. 544-5407.

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Lounge open noon to 10 p.m., 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Specials include Reuben sandwiches and baked stuffed clams. 596-2582.

Country Dancin' (Line and Couples) Instruction: 7:30 p.m., Hernando County No. 1 Senior Citizens, 8187 Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The cost is $5 per person. All ages welcome. Cindy, 683-8295.

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.

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hallcrest Aerie 4497: 3 to 9 p.m., 1391 Kass Circle, Spring Hill. Snacks are available. 684-3860.

Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. A $5 lunch buffet is available. 597-7979.

Monday Crafters: Noon to 3 p.m., Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive, Spring Hill. The club is looking for new members of all ages. Members work and help each other on many different crafts. Helen, 597-1538.

Poor Rich's Chess Club of Hernando County: 6:30 to 10 p.m., cafeteria, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Bring chess set; club sets are available. Annual dues for the club are $12, which includes all family members. James, 683-7560; Andy, 686-8195; Chuck, 688-4274.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095.

Spring Hill Art League "Paint-along": 9 a.m. to noon, United Church of Christ, 4244 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Esther, 398-1532, or Mae, 684-5972.

Spring Hill Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m., Regency Oaks Clubhouse, 4445 Breakwater Blvd., Spring Hill. Lois, 686-7283.

Spring Hill Garden Club: Plant nursery, 9 a.m. to noon, 1489 Parker Ave., Spring Hill. Gloria Nadeau, 597-1415.

St. Theresa Social Club: Bingo, 6 p.m., parish center, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. 684-5771.

VFW Post 9236: Beer and hot dog special, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

VFW Post 10209: Lunch by Don Ramon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 15166 Spring Hill Drive. 796-0398.

TUESDAY/NEW

Art Exhibit Reception at City Hall Gallery: 5 to 7 p.m., Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The Winter Exhibit runs through March 27 and features handmade quilts, pine-needle baskets and necklaces, paintings on wood by the Nature Coast Decorative Artists, photographs from the Spring Hill Camera Club and a new exhibit of poetry from members of Just Poets. Artists include Carol Kreider, J. Nell Bliss, Chuck L. Russo, Mary Berryman, Crystene Gaona, Klaus Schuette and David Rivera. 544-5407.

Family Scrapbook Day: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, Brooksville. This event is held in conjunction with the toddler program offered through Brooksville Recreation Department. Adults can work on albums, organize memories or just "hang out" while children work on crafts. 544-5498.

"Weed Control for the Spring Lawn" Free Seminar: 10 a.m., Westside Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Presented by Florida Yards and Neighborhoods coordinator John Korycki. The class will cover proper timing, cultural control methods and the most effective chemicals. Seating is limited. 754-4433.

Tuesday/Continuing

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Lounge open noon to 10 p.m., 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The special is baked stuffed clams. 596-2582.

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hallcrest Aerie 4497: 3 to 9 p.m., 1391 Kass Circle, Spring Hill. Snacks are available. 684-3860.

Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:45 p.m., Brooksville Enrichment Center, 670 Broad St., Brooksville. 544-5900. All bridge players are welcome. For information, call Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Carol Hargrave, 799-1234, or visit: hba.home.gate.net.

Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708: Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. Variety of food available. 597-7979.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Arts and crafts, noon to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095.

Service Officers Available at DAV 67: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Disabled American Veterans 67, 16314 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Service officers Deron Mikal and Larry Cohen are available to assist veterans and their families process claims for compensation and benefits. The DAV is at the corner of California Street. 796-1679.

VFW Post 9236: Exercise class, 9 a.m.; light lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; line dancing for $2 per person, 7 to 9 p.m. 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

VFW Post 10209: Lunch by Don Ramon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 15166 Spring Hill Drive. 796-0398.

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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