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TIMES WIRESPublished January 30, 2007
THIS WEEK
Watch and accessories sale: sponsored by Citrus Memorial Health System Auxiliary 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, cafeteria meeting room, Citrus Memorial Health System, 502 W Highland Blvd., Inverness. Features fashion and designer watches, tote bags, fashion jewelry, purses, scarves, sunglasses, reading glasses, belts and wallets.
Chicken dinner: sponsored by Hernando United Methodist Church 4:30-7 p.m., Friday, 2125 E Norvell Bryant Highway. Home made baked chicken, green beans, salad, drinks and dessert. Adults, $7; teens, $3.50; under 12 free. Call 726-7245.
Indoor yard sale: by St. Margaret's Episcopal Women 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 114 N Osceola Ave., Inverness.
Greek fest: Ocala's seventh annual Greek festival 3:30-9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 5 SE 17th St., Ocala. Hellenic fare, music, dance and entertainment plus dancers from the Irish and American traditions. Event offers clowns, face painting, sand painting and more.
Yard sale: sponsored by Church Without Walls 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and Feb. 8-9, 1140 Turner Camp Road, Inverness. To donate items call, 344-2425.
Monte Carlo night: sponsored by Altrusa International, Inc. of Citrus County 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Beverly Hills Recreation Center, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Silent and live auctions, kiosk to purchase items with play money "winnings," food provided, drinks available. Tickets single $25; two for $40. Call Vickie, 341-3449 advance tickets, also available at the door.
Tricky tray: sponsored by the Women's Guild of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church doors open at noon, drawings at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Parish Center, 1401 W Country Club Blvd., Citrus Springs. Choose from 50 to 60 baskets/trays, each valued at $20. Admission free. Refreshments available, door prizes.
Rummage sale: sponsored by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Anne's Episcopal Church 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, parish hall, 9870 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River. Clothing for all ages, jewelry, books, house wares, tools, furniture and more.
LOOKING AHEAD
Live Musical Dinner Show Series: to benefit the Centers' Children's Residential Substance Abuse Facility. The series offers "An Evening of Andrew Lloyd Webber" Feb. 6; and "Broadway on Tour" April 10. Tickets: $75, includes a set dinner. Musical dinner show times are 7:30 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.) at Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club, 505 East Hartford St. For tickets, call (352) 291-5462.
Trash to treasure sale: by Faith Lutheran Church 8 a.m-1 p.m. Feb. 9 and 9 a.m.-1:30 Feb. 10, Faith Lutheran Church, 935 S Crystal Glen Drive, Lecanto. Household items, appliances, clothing for all, knickknacks and seasonal items for sale.
Radio/tv auction: sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Citrus County to benefit their community service projects 1-5 p.m. Feb. 10 on 102.7 WRGO radio and WKYE-TV Channel 47, found on Channel 16 on cable systems. Complete list of items and time of their auction in St. Petersburg Times on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10. Place a bid by calling 795-4919 at the prescribed time.
Annual tea: sponsored by Hernando United Methodist Women noon-3 p.m., Feb. 10, 2125 E Norvell Bryant Highway. Menu features quiche; lots of door prizes. Fee: adults, $7; teens, $3.50; under 12 free. Call 726-7245.
Valentine's dance: sponsored by the Men's Association of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 7-10 p.m. Feb. 10, at the Parish Center, 1401 W Country Club Blvd., Citrus Springs. Ballroom, dance music by JQ and Peg. BYOB, set ups and coffee provided. Admission $4. Call Joe, (352) 489-3703.
Spring dance: sponsored by German American Social Club 1-5 p.m. Feb. 11, Beverly Hills Recreation Association, 77 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Dancing music and entertainment by Sepp und Heinz Diepolder from Germany. Admission $8, includes coffee and cake. BYOB and wear your Bavarien trachten (Bavarian costume). Call 237-7016.
Mardi Gras: sponsored by the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 5:30 p.m. Feb. 17, at the parish center, 1401 W Country Club Blvd., Citrus Springs. Includes spaghetti dinner (BYOB, setups provided), entertainment by Band in Boston, Citrus Chords will perform and a mystery guest appearance. Tickets available after Masses Saturday-Sunday and Feb. 10-11 or call 489-6331. Ticket deadline is Feb. 11.
Singing Valentine: Female barbershop quartet from Harmony Suncoast Chorus Sweet Adelines will sing two love songs and present a card and rose to your loved one at the time of your choice on Feb. 14 and at any location for $35. For information or to schedule a delivery, call Donna 726-8666 before Feb. 13.
Walk-a-thon: walk with your dog to benefit Adopt A Rescued Pet and WomenHeart 10 a.m. Feb. 24, Beverly Hills Emergency Preparedness Center, 1 Civic Circle. Also silly pet contests. Sponsor signup sheets available online at AARPI Web site www.adoptarescuedpet.com. For pets walking, provide proof of current rabies vaccination. Call 795-9550 or 341-0614.
Engraved pavers: Purchase a limited edition engraved brick paver that will be embedded in the reading garden at the new Homosassa Public Library. Preserve your name or the name of a person you would like to have honored or remembered. Fee: individual/family, $100; business $200; deadline is Feb. 28. Visit the library Web site www.cclib.org or call the library closest you: Central Ridge, 746-6622; Coastal Region, 795-3716; Floral City, 726-3671; Homosassa, 628-5626; Lakes Region, 726-2357.
Tickets available: to the third annual salute to community concert sponsored by Citrus Memorial Health System, shows at 2 and 6 p.m. March 11, Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3820 W Educational Path, Lecanto. Show features performers: Sonny Turner from the Platters; Shirley Alston Reeves, original lead singer of the Shirelles; Jay Siegel and the Tokens; Rocky and the Rollers. Call for tickets ($25), 560-6333.
Concert: The Kiwanis Club of Homosassa will sponsor the Mickey Finn concert at 2 and 7 p.m. March 17, Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3820 W Educational Path, Lecanto. Show features Fred "Mickey" Finn and Banjo Hall of Fame performer Cathy Reilly Finn providing comedy, Dixieland, jazz, ragtime piano, banjo, Big Band and audience participation. Tickets: advance $15, at the door $16; available at AmSouth and Regions Bank branches in Citrus County, Chamber of Commerce offices. Call Jack Graham, 382-5770 or Jim Harris, 382-1470. Tickets also available by calling GFWC Woman's Club of Beverly Hills, 746-2545.
Cruise and cash raffle: sponsored by Crystal River Moose Lodge 2013 net proceeds go to the lodge scholarship fund for local students. First prize: seven-day cruise for two to the eastern Caribbean April 15, sailing from Miami plus $250; total value $2,618.96; second prize: $750; third prize: $500. Total of 150 tickets will be sold. Price: $50. Prizes awarded March 21, presence not required to win. Call the lodge, 795-7030 or 795-2795.
GOLF TOURNAMENTS
SCORE: lunch served 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., tee off at 1, March 26, Sugarmill Woods Golf & Country Club, 1 Douglas St., Homosassa. Fee: $50, includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, beverage and prize opportunities. Sponsors welcome. Call SCORE office, 621-0775 or Craig Gifford, 382-9034.
Church Without Walls: 8:30 a.m. April 14, Citrus Hills Golf and Country Club, the Oaks, 509 E Hartford St., Citrus Hills. Sponsors needed. Call Kathy or Mary, 344-2425.
SPACE AVAILABLE
Vendors needed: for the 2007 International Festival sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Central Ridge scheduled 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 24, Lakeside Park, Civic Circle, Beverly Hills. Space is limited, call Jackie Marx, 795-6255, 220-0071 or Brenda Chaisson, 628-5677.
HELP 'EM
Diaper drive: The Marion County Children's Alliance will provide diapers (preferably size 2-6), diaper wipes and quart-size resealable freezer bags to the Domestic Violence Shelter. Donations are being accepted in the lobby of the Marion County Public Library, Headquarters-Ocala, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd. and Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St. Ocala. For information call Monica Bryant, (352) 671-7237 or Gerry Brent, (352) 368-4507.
Volunteers needed: Open Arms for Christ needs volunteers to assist independently living elderly on fixed income with minor repairs, lawn service, light tree trimming, or getting in touch with other service organizations. Volunteers are called according to the service they are able to provide. Call Jackie Wilson, 212-0611.
Cell phones and canned goods needed: Liberty Tax Service is collecting cell phones for our soldiers and canned food for Citrus United Basket. Drop off 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday or noon-5 p.m. Sundays, 1470 U.S. 41 N, Inverness. Call 344-8042.
MEAL DEALS
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Dumas-Hartson VFW Post 8189: Italian night 4:30-6:30 p.m. first Friday monthly ($5); fish fry 4:30-6:30 p.m. second Friday monthly ($5); steak night 4:30-6:30 p.m. third Friday monthly ($8); meatloaf dinner served 4:30-6:30 p.m. fourth Friday monthly ($5); 8856 Veterans Drive, Homosassa. Call 795-5012.
Edward W. Penno VFW Post 4864: Prime rib dinner ($12) 5 p.m. Feb. 10; 10199 N Citrus Springs Blvd., Citrus Springs. Call (352) 465-4864.
Eugene Quinn Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4337: fish or chicken 4:30 p.m., karaoke contest at 7 Fridays, ($6.50); pork sandwich barbecue plate at 5 p.m. ($6.50), country jam at 6:30 Saturday; chili and corn bread cook off ($5) with Chinese auction 1 p.m. Feb. 18; full breakfast 8 a.m. Feb. 25 ($3.50); 906 State Road 44 E, Inverness. Call 344-3495.
Hernando Civic Club: potluck supper 6:15 p.m. Thursday, 3848 E Parsons Point Road, Hernando. Bring a covered dish and set-up.
Inverness Elks Lodge 2522: Officer's fish fry 5-7 p.m. Feb. 21; Seafood Alfredo dinner 5-7:30 p.m., music by the Carriers 7:30-10:30 Friday (place dinner order by Thursday); belly busters noon-3 p.m. Saturdays; 3580 E Lemon Drive, Hernando. Call 726-2027.
Italian Social Club of Citrus County: Dinner 5 p.m. Thursdays; Valentine dinner dance serving turkey with dressing ($13) 6 p.m., dance (music by Chet the DJ) Feb. 10; brunch served 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays features cruise ship type offering with various egg dishes, pancakes, bacon and sausage, breads, doughnuts, pastries and bagels or full dinner/lunch menu with juices and coffee ($8.50); 1305 E Norvell Bryant Highway, Hernando. Reserve: 560-7916 or 726-8406.
Joe Nic Barco Memorial VFW Post 7122: liver and onions or frog legs 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. Fridays ($6.75), karaoke 7-11 p.m.; charbroiled filet or strip steak dinner and dessert 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday ($9); post, 8191 S Florida Ave., south of Floral City.