In the know
By Times Staff Writer
Published October 23, 2007
SPRING HILL
Activist wins socialists' nod for president
Antiwar activist Brian Moore of Spring Hill won the nomination for president of the United States at the Socialist Party USA national convention in St. Louis on Saturday. Moore, 64, a founder of Nature Coast Coalition for Peace and Justice, has run twice unsuccessfully as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives. Last year, he failed in his bid as an independent to unseat U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. Moore won the nomination on the convention's third ballot.
Volunteers sought for weed out event
The Spring Hill Garden Club needs volunteers for the "Great Waterfall Weed Out" planned for 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the waterfall entrance at Spring Hill Drive and Commercial Way. Those wishing to help are encouraged to bring gloves and gardening tools. Afterward, refreshments will be served at the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens on Parker Avenue. For information, call 683-9933.
BROOKSVILLE
Free party planned for moms-to-be
Central Healthy Start Coalition will host a free Pregnancy Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at the Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place. The event is open to moms-to-be in Hernando County. Participants will learn about community resources, play educational games, compete for prizes and watch a fashion show. Nutritional refreshments will be served, and there will be raffles. Those wishing to attend must obtain a free ticket, since admission is limited. Exhibit spaces and volunteer opportunities are available. Call 592-7124 or send e-mail to dawn@dishmail.net
Today's meetings
Hernando County Commission, 9 a.m., Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville.
Today's picks
The Cooperative Extension Service presents "Ouch! What Was That?": 10 a.m., Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Free. 754-4433.
Pumpkin Patch Program for children and toddlers: 10 a.m. for ages 18-35 months, 11 a.m. for ages 3-5 years, East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. Free. 540-6391 or 754-4443.