Vendors needed

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 28, 2007

ADVERTISEMENT [Edmund D. Fountain | Times (2006)] The Spring Hill Art League's Fall Harvest of Art show will be held Nov. 17-18 at the Outlet Shopping Mall, 3021 Commercial Way.

Vendors and crafters are needed for the following nonprofit events:

36th annual Citrus County Festival of the Arts, Nov. 1-4, Courthouse Square, off U.S. 41, Inverness. Artists wishing to participate must complete an application, available online at www.cityofinvernessonline.com; send e-mail to festivalinfo35@yahoo.com or call 352 726-3913 or (352) 382-2191. Applications are also available at all Citrus County Chamber of Commerce offices (401 Tompkins St., Inverness; 28 NW U.S. 19, Crystal River; and 3495 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa). This is a juried show with purchase awards and about $10,000 in prize money. In addition to regular exhibitors, artists from area schools will display their work. There is no admission charge to attend the festival.

Hernando County Shrine Club Ladies Auxiliary annual yard sale, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3, at the Shrine Club, 13400 Montour St., off Sunshine Grove Road, Brooksville. Tables are available for $10 each. Call Donna at 666-4980 or Margie at 688-7289. Donations for the sale are appreciated; to arrange a pick-up, call Jack at 666-4980 or Fred at 597-1703.

American Legion Unit 186 Auxiliary parking lot sale, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, 12091 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Vendor spaces are $10 (must bring own table). Donations for the sale can be dropped off Nov. 1 and 2. Call Terry at 597-6971.

A Taste of Jazz, 10 a.m. Nov. 3 and 4, Weeki Wachee Springs, 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. Cosponsored by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council and Hernando Jazz Society. The event is included with regular park admission prices. Spaces are available for food vendors and artists of "wearable" art. Corporate sponsorships are available. Proceeds benefit the Fine Art Council's grant program. Call Mary Jane Russell for details, 754-4788. Visit www.hernandoarts.org.

Hernando County SPCA yard sale, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 3, at the SPCA shelter, 9075 Grant St., west of Brooksville. Space rentals are $15. Call Mary at 688-5746, or the shelter at 596-7000 between 11 a.m. 3 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays.

Ridge Manor West flea market and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 10, Ridge Manor West Community Center, 6376 Windmere Road. Tables are $7 each. Call Doris at 544-0540.

Forest Oaks and Spring Oaks assisted living facilities to host craft show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10, 8055 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Spaces are $25; vendors bring their own tables. Call Mona, 683-3323.

Spring Hill Art League's 34th annual Fall Harvest of Art show, Nov. 17 and 18, at the Outlet Shopping Mall, 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. This is a juried show of fine arts, fine crafts, country crafts, photography and youth art. Business exhibitors are invited to participate. Call Isabelle for details, 683-5452.

Festival of Trees, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1, St. Anthony Catholic Church, 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Sponsored by the Brooksville Woman's Club. This is an indoor event. Vendors, crafters and nonprofit organizations are invited to participate. Applications for table rentals are now available. The cost is $30 for two 5-foot tables for the two days. Nonprofit groups participating display decorated trees. Call Yvonne at 796-6026 or 848-7988, or Karen at 796-2096.

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