Free tickets to two concerts offered Tuesday

By Times Staff Writer
Published October 29, 2007

SPRING HILL

The Community Performing Arts Guild at Mariner United Methodist Church will distribute complimentary tickets from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, or until tickets are gone, to the first two concerts of the season: Bay Street Bassworks on Nov. 10, and the Tampa Bay Children's Choir on Dec. 1. Both groups will have two concerts at 2 and 7 p.m. at the church, 7079 Mariner Blvd. For information, call Phyllis at 544-1068.

BROOKSVILLE

Trunk or Treat fun to close street

Brooksville cautions motorists that Liberty Street between Lemon and Orange avenues will be closed from about 5 p.m. to dark Wednesday for the Trunk or Treat event at First United Methodist Church. For information, call Patricia Skipper at 796-3363.

Sip tea to sounds of violin, piano

The Columbiettes of St. Anthony's Catholic Church will host their annual Holiday Tea from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Heffernan Hall, 20428 Cortez Blvd. Entertainment will be provided by a concert violinist and a concert pianist. Various hot teas, as well as coffee, will be provided. Lunch will be served. Tickets are $7. For reservations, call Fran at 799-0901 or Norine at 442-3359.

Party has goodies for moms-to-be

Central Healthy Start Coalition will host a free Pregnancy Party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday 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

HERNANDO BEACH

Chicken barbecue set for Saturday

The Hernando Beach Marine Safety and Support Group will host a chicken barbecue from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 4340 Calienta St. The meal will include half a chicken, coleslaw and baked beans for $8. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be available. Dino's Band will entertain. For information or to purchase advance tickets, call Bill at 596-9396.

Today's meeting

Brooksville Housing Authority Personnel Committee, 6 p.m., Recreation Hall, 800 Continental Drive, Brooksville.

Today's pick

Hernando County Green Party to show "George Galloway U.S. Tour - Los Angeles": 6 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Free. Suzanne Touchton, 666-7576.

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