Digest

Events

By TIMES STAFF
Published August 22, 2007

Today/New

Fall Art Exhibit opens at Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The fall exhibit includes works from the Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society, Spring Hill Camera Club and Just Poets; paintings by artists Moe Hahn, Wanda McVeigh, Nick Paff Sr. and Dolores Witt, as well as photographer Yasmin Cooper-Bey. There is a special exhibit of Native American baskets, courtesy of Mary Berryman of Homosassa, along with sculptures and jewelry designed and crafted by Evie Harper. The city also has a private collection of donated works on display, including Brooksville historic prints by Lewis Watkins. A reception to meet the artists is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17. 544-5407.

TODAY/CONTINUING

American Legion Post 99: Bingo, 11 a.m., 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. 796-9369.

Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:45 p.m., 670 Broad St., Brooksville. All bridge players are welcome. Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Annabelle Hills, 597-5221, or visit: http://hba.home.gate.net.

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. Instructions provided to new and less-experienced players. Schoolchildren welcome. James, 683-7560; Andy, 686-8195; Chuck, 688-4274.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: Bingo, 6 p.m., 1686 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. 796-4449.

Weeki Wachee Area Club: Bingo, 7442 Shoal Line Blvd., Weeki Wachee. Early bird starts at 6 p.m., followed by regular games. Food and refreshments available. Audrey, 596-3316.

THURSDAY/NEW

Library to show "Flags of Our Fathers": 2 p.m., West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. This Clint Eastwood film is based on the bestselling book of the same name by James Bradley and Ron Powers, which tells the stories of the men who raised the American flag in the famous photo at Iwo Jima during World War II. The movie is rated R. There is no cost to attend. Refreshments will be served. 540-6391.

THURSDAY/CONTINUING

American Legion Post 99: Bingo, noon, 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. 796-9369.

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Karaoke in the lounge, 2 to 5 p.m., with a snack table available. Bingo warm-ups, 4:15 p.m.; regular session, 5:45 p.m. 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Warm-ups are 25 cents per game. Food and soft drinks available; free coffee. 596-2582.

Fall Art Exhibit opens at Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The fall exhibit includes works from the Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society, Spring Hill Camera Club and Just Poets; paintings by artists Moe Hahn, Wanda McVeigh, Nick Paff Sr. and Dolores Witt, as well as photographer Yasmin Cooper-Bey. There is a special exhibit of Native American baskets, courtesy of Mary Berryman of Homosassa, along with sculptures and jewelry designed and crafted by Evie Harper. The city also has a private collection of donated works on display, including Brooksville historic prints by Lewis Watkins. A reception to meet the artists is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17. 544-5407.

Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. All bridge players are welcome. There are no games on the third Thursday of each month. For information, call Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Annabelle Hills, 597-5221, or visit: http://hba.home.gate.net.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. 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 help veterans and their families process claims for compensation and benefits. The DAV is at the corner of California Street. 796-1679.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: Karaoke, 7 p.m., 1686 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. 796-4449.

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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