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Club to show wonders of digital camera

By TIMES STAFF
Published February 24, 2007

BROOKSVILLE

The Hernando Computer Club will offer a big-screen presentation, "How to Do Wonders With a Digital Camera and Your Computer," at 7 p.m. Monday at the Hernando County Shrine Club, 13400 Montour St.

The lecture will be presented by Wolfgang Steinberger, who will discuss functions of the digital camera, connecting it to a computer and loading images onto the hard drive. The discussion will include digital images, shooting, importing, organizing, improving and sending by email.

For information, call 592-0070 or visit the Web site at www.hcc.org.

BROOKSVILLE

Several free classes offered small farmers

Regional Specialized Extension Agent Stacy Strickland with the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service will offer these free classes for the small farmer:

- Blueberry Production, Monday.

- Vegetable Production, March 19

- Fertilizer Basics for Farmers, April 16

- Weed Management for Pastures, May 21

- Plants that Poison Farm Animals, June 18.

All programs are offered at 5:30 p.m. at the extension office, 19490 Oliver St. To register or for information, call 754-4433.

SPRING HILL

Cancer Society plans fundraiser March 3

A March Madness Cancer Fundraising Event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 3 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive.

Visitors will be able to buy items from Tupperware, Home Interiors, Stuff A Friend, 2 Sisters Gourmet, Home and Garden, Mary Kay, TYB Travel, Tomboy Tools, Red Hat accessories, Cookie Lee Jewelry, Avon and others.

The event is sponsored by Lippy's Sticker Mania and is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society's Spring Hill Relay for Life, which will be April 20-21 at Springstead High School. For information, call Billie Liparito at 650-3976.

HERNANDO BEACH

Next boating class to be offered March 6-8

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Hernando Beach Flotilla 15-8, will offer its America's Boating Class from 7 to 9:30 p.m. March 6-8 at its facility, 4340 Calienta St. This is a basic course that satisfies the requirements needed to be issued a Florida Boating Safety ID Card.

The cost is $30. To sign up or for information, call John at 200-8325.

BROOKSVILLE

'New Odessey' finale is Friday at center

Hernando Performing Arts Center still has tickets available for the New Odessey show that will be at 7 p.m. Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $18 each. All seats are reserved. This is the final show of the season. The center is at Hernando High School, 700 Bell Ave. Call the ticket hotline at 799-5577.

BROOKSVILLE

Interior, floral designs discussed at luncheon

Brooksville Garden Club's annual fundraiser luncheon will be 11:30 a.m. March 10 at the Brooksville Woman's Club, 131 S Main St.

The luncheon will be catered by Valarie Silver. The event will also include "Elegant Homes" Interior Designs by Diane Cox, who will discuss the pros and cons in interior designs and floral designs.

Tickets are $20. Call Gwen Upton at 799-7615, Cherry Stettin at 799-3801 or Mary Lewis at 799-6775.

HERNANDO BEACH

VFW Post to celebrate Mardi Gras with party

VFW Post 9236 plans a Mardi Gras party at 3 p.m. March 3 at 3435 Shoal Line Blvd.

Dinner will be from 4 to 6 p.m. and include gumbo, red beans and rice. The cost is $5 per person. Party favors will be provided and drink specials will be offered. For information, call 596-9236.

BROOKSVILLE

Indoor table rentals available for yard sale

Brooksville Woman's Club will have a fundraiser yard sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 16 and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 17 at the clubhouse, 131 S Main St.

Indoor table rentals are available for $10 for one day and $15 for two. For information or to rent a table, call Audrie at 754-8627.

SPRING HILL

Red Hat ladies invited to celebrate big day

The Wellington Crimson Glories invite all Red Hat ladies and guests to an "Afternoon of Just Red and Purple" to celebrate National Red Hat Day from noon to 3 p.m. April 25 at the Wellington Clubhouse, 400 Wexford Blvd.

Lunch will be served and entertainment will be provided by the Hudson Middle School Jazz Band.

Tickets are $18. Seating is limited to 160 attendees. For tickets or information, call Cecilia Spence at 684-7771 or Joan Smith at 666-1985.

NEW PORT RICHEY

Sweet Adeline chapter anniversary show set

Suncoast Harmony Chorus will perform its 20th anniversary show, Beyond the Music, at 2 p.m. March 10 at the Center for the Arts at River Ridge, 11646 Town Center Road.

The show will include music from various eras as well as provide a humorous look at the history of composers and lyricists.

Under the direction of certified musical director Amy Riddle, the 40-plus-member women's chorus is the local chapter of Sweet Adelines, performing four-part a cappella music.

The Clam Bayou Jazz Band will be featured guests performers at the concert. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased in advance by sending a check payable to Suncoast Harmony Chorus, along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Cindy LaPorte, 14275 Brookridge Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. For information, call Cindy at 597-4376.

BROOKSVILLE

Chinsegut Center unveils March lineup

Chinsegut Nature Center is planning these events and programs in March:

- Birds of Prey, 10 a.m. to noon Friday. Doris Mager will provide a "show and tell" with her four birds of prey, including the crested caracara, great-horned owl, screech owl and kestrel.

- Incredible Edibles, 10 a.m. to noon March 6. This is a wild edibile plant and wild game cooking demonstration. Bring a place setting to sample foods.

- Astronomy Night with the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club, 7 to 9 p.m. March 10, at Perry Oldenburg Park on Deer Run Road, off U.S. 41, north of Brooksville. Bring a flashlight and folding chair.

- Introductory Archery Workshop, 10 a.m. to noon March 31. Equipment will be provided. Preregistration is required.

Unless otherwise specified, programs are free and are at the nature center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, north of Brooksville. For information or free reservations, call 754-6722.

SPRING HILL

Frankie Dee New York Orchestra to perform

The Frankie Dee New York Orchestra will perfrom from 2 to 5 p.m. March 4 at VFW Post 10209, 15166 Spring Hill Drive.

Tickets are $9 and include a ticket for a bar/beverage drink and a chance to win a door prize. For information or reservations, call Mary at 596-9486.

RIDGE MANOR

Boy Scout Troop raises money with pancakes

Boy Scout Troop 406 will have a fundraiser pancake breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. March 3 at the Ridge Manor Community Center, 34240 Cortez Blvd.

The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, biscuits and gravy, applesauce and orange juice, coffee and tea. The cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children. For information, call 583-4726.

BROOKSVILLE

Christ Lutheran plans rummage sale

Christ Lutheran Church will have a rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 3 at 475 North Ave. W.

The sale will include kitchenware, outdoor items, electronics, appliances, children's items, books and clothing. Lunch will be available.

Proceeds from the sale will benefit church projects. The sale is sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, which will match funds raised. For information, call Jeanne at 596-7377.

HERNANDO BEACH

Hernando Beach Club St. Patrick's Day party

The Hernando Beach Club will have a St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Dance March 16 at the club, 3145 Flamingo Blvd.

Doors will open at 5 p.m. with a full service bar available. The main course will include traditional corned beef and cabbage, which will be served at 6:30 p.m., along with dessert. A door prize will be awarded and there will be a raffle.

Entertainment will be provided by Vintage, which will include Irish favorites as well as music from the 1950s through 1980s.

Tickets are $11 for members and $13 for guests and nonmembers. Tickets must be purchased by March 10. For information or reservations, call Bunni at 688-4976.

COUNTYWIDE

Two projects in county get Swiftmud grants

Two Hernando County projects were awarded Community Education Grants from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, commonly known as Swiftmud.

The Nature Coast Botanical Gardens/Spring Hill Garden Club will receive $5,000 to remove invasive plants from their botanical gardens and restore the area with native plants.

The Hernando County Groundwater Guardians will also receive $5,000 to conduct a one-day workshop to educate participants on the impact of storm water in their communities.

This year, Swiftmud awarded 49 grants district wide for a total of $171,444. The grants are to fund projects that provide communities the opportunity to learn about water resources.

The application process for the 2008 Community Education Grant Program will begin in June, if funding is approved by Swiftmud's basin boards. To be added to the mailing list to receive the 2008 application, call the District's communications department at 796-7211, ext. 4757.

COUNTYWIDE

Exhibitors needed for annual Baby Shower

Exhibitors are being sought for the 10th-annual World's Greatest Baby Shower on May 19 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 13485 Spring Hill Drive.

The free event, filled with health and wellness information, is for expectant and new parents or guardians of babies through 12 months. It also includes gifts, door prizes and refreshments.

Those interested in having an exhibit can call Christine Dyal with Childhood Development Services at 754-5068, ext. 211.

SPRING HILL

Slovene-American Club plans polka fest

The Slovene-American Club will sponsor a two-day polka festival March 3-4 at the SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road.

The event will feature the Karl Lakitsch Band from Pittsburgh, and Joe Novak and Friends from Cleveland, who will perform at various times.

Doors will open at about noon on March 3 and dancing will continue until about 11 p.m. On March 4, doors will open at about 11 a.m. and dancing will be from 2 to 6 p.m. A cash bar and food will be available both days.

Tickets are $23 for both days. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For information, call Doris at 686-9874.

SPRING HILL

Knights ladies to have their annual tea party

The Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual High Tea at noon March 8 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive.

Attendees can bring their favorite tea cup and saucer. The event will include finger sandwiches, fruits, cakes and cookies.

Hats and gloves are optional. Red Hat Society women are invited.

Tickets are $10. For information or tickets, call Anna at 686-7145 or Marge at (727) 856-6948.

SPRING HILL

Bowl-a-thon to benefit kids set for April 7

Sponsors and bowlers are needed for the Big Brothers Big Sisters "Bowl for Kids' Sake" bowl-a-thon, which will be April 7 at Mariner Lanes, 3544 Mariner Blvd.

There are various levels of sponsorships, starting at $150. The deadline for sponsors is March 8.

There is no cost to register to bowl in the event. Teams of five bowlers are asked to raise at least $375; individual bowlers are asked to raise at least $75.

On event day, bowlers are asked to check in at 12:30 p.m. and bowling will begin at 1 p.m.

To register as a bowler, team captain or sponsor for the Bowl for Kids' Sake, visit the Web site at www.bbbspc.org or call Suzanne at 684-7904.

COUNTYWIDE

Help needed for fun fest at Brown center

Sponsors and participants are needed for the Week of the Young Child Fun Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 14 at the Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, Brooksville.

Those interested may volunteer or sponsor an event, such as the moon walk, pony rides or a hands-on activity.

The free annual event offers family entertainment and activities, and also promotes the need for quality child care and education. For information, call Sheila Chambers at 754-5068, ext. 210.

BROOKSVILLE

Attic Treasures Sale at Methodist church

First United Methodist Church will have its annual Attic Treasures Sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at the church, 109 S Broad St.

The sale will include housewares, linens, toys, books, bikes, jewelry and clothing for all ages. For information, call the church at 796-3363.

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