Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 9, 2007

Today/New

Arts and Crafts Bazaar Festival at Spring Hill United Church of Christ: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 4244 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. 686-9286.

High Point presents "The Italians are Coming!": 7:30-9:30 p.m., High Point Community Center, 12249 Clubhouse Road, High Point. The show features music and comedy. Tickets are $12. 596-2400, 592-7030 or 596-1740.

Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale at First United Methodist Church: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., 109 S Broad St., Brooksville.

Jewelry Sale fundraiser: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spring Hill Regional Hospital gift shop hallway, 10461 Quality Drive, Spring Hill. Hosted by the Spring Hill Regional Auxiliary; funds will benefit volunteer services. 688-8200.

Marine Corps League Detachment 708 hosts Birthday Ball: Cocktails at 6 pm., dinner at 7 p.m., Heritage Pines Country Club, 11524 Scenic Hills Blvd., off County Line Road. This is a formal event to celebrate the 232nd birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. The menu choice is prime rib, chicken francaise or potato crusted salmon. Music and vocals will be provided by the Vic Thompkins Band. The speaker will be detachment member Maj. Scott Brinton, an active duty Marine assigned to U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa. Brinton is a frequent traveler to Iraq. Tickets are $35. Sal Barone, 688-9854 or 573-0815.

Oliver! continues at Stage West: 8 p.m., Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $18, reserved seating. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and an hour before each show. The show continues through Nov. 18. 683-5113.

Partners in Hope Ball to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Cocktails and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner at 7:45 p.m., Palace Grand, 275 Della Court., Spring Hill. Entertainment will be from 8 to 10 p.m. featuring Bennie Anderson and his Drifters. Tickets are $75. Nick Morana, 683-4945, or Gus Guadagnino, 799-5456.

St. Frances Cabrini Council of Catholic Women's Art and Treasure Holiday Christmas Fair: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Xavier Hall, 5030 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. 683-9666.

Saturday/New

African American Club hosts picnic-style Meet and Greet: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., SNPJ Lodge 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Free admission. Food will be provided, including fried fish, barbecued chicken and beverages. Visitors should bring games. 686-7175, 596-3694, 688-2852 or 686-4507.

All Breed Dog Show hosted by Hernando County Kennel Club: Judging starts at 7 a.m., Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, east of Brooksville. There will be a microchip clinic open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a "B" Match a half hour after the Best in Show. Entry is $10 from noon to 3 p.m. Pat, 684-9025, or Sue, 754-9030.

Arts and Crafts Bazaar Festival at Spring Hill United Church of Christ: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4244 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. 686-9286.

Autumn 'n Christmas Bazaar at First United Methodist Church of Spring Hill: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 9344 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. 683-9505.

Birding 101: 9 a.m. to noon, Chinsegut Nature Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, north of Brooksville. This is an introductory birding class for all ages. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide, if you have them. Free. 754-6722.

Blue Grass Gospel Sing with Never Fade: 7 p.m., Gulf Ridge Park Baptist Church, 20200 Manecke Road, Brooksville. A love offering will be taken. Gene Coburn, 238-7940.

Bowl-a-Thon fundraiser for Our Baby RIA Foundation: 2-5 p.m., Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. There will be prize giveaways for bowlers. Each bowler is asked to raise or donate at least $30. Teams of five players will play three games. Our Baby RIA Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to get a pediatric intensive care facility to service children of Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties. Lora Caruso, 592-2225, or visit www.ourbabyriafoundation.org.

Cab Calloway Orchestra to headline Bandshell Bash and Brooksville Cruise-In: 4-8 p.m., Hernando Park, 205 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The free family event will feature a hot rod and classic car show, plus food and beverage vendors. 596-7310.

Carrabba's Cooking Demonstration and Wine Tasting to benefit the Arc Nature Coast: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Carrabba's Italian Grill, 12957 Cortez Blvd. The menu will include bruschetta checca, pollo rosa maria, garlic mashed potatoes, zucchini stefano, four wines and dessert. The demonstration will include the history of each wine and each dish. $75. Seating is limited. For reservations, call 544-2322, ext. 109.

Crafty Stitchers' Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., west of Brooksville. Maryann, 596-9562.

Forest Oaks and Spring Oaks ALFs to host craft show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Forest Oaks Assisted Living Facility, 8055 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Mona, 683-3323.

Grace Church Crafters annual Bazaar: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill.

Hernando Democratic Executive Committee hosts fundraiser bake sale: Starting at 8 a.m., Seven Hills Shopping Plaza, County Line Road at Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill. Jean, 683-8799, or Gerri, 683-4629.

Hernando Hills Hi-Lites annual garage sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 13174 Hazelcrest St., Spring Hill. The Hi-Lites women's barbershop will serenade shoppers. 686-4122.

Holiday Bazaar and Bake Sale at First United Methodist Church: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 109 S Broad St., Brooksville.

Knights of Columbus, St. Theresa Council 11877 to host monthly dinner: 4:30-7:30 p.m., parish hall, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. The entree is roast chicken. The cost is $7 for adults and teens, and $4 for ages 4-12. Take-out orders available. 683-2849 or 727 868-2289.

Nature Coast Botanical Gardens yard and plant sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1489 Parker Ave., off Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill.

Oliver! continues at Stage West: 8 p.m., Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $18, reserved seating. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and an hour before each show. The show continues through Nov. 18. 683-5113.

Property tax meeting: 10 a.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1214 Broad St., Masaryktown. Florida Rep. Robert Schenck will answer questions concerning the new property tax proposals and other issues concerning Hernando and Pasco county residents.

Ridge Manor West flea market and bake sale: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., community center, 6376 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West, east of Brooksville. Doris, 544-0540.

St. Frances Cabrini Council of Catholic Women's Art and Treasure Holiday Christmas Fair: 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Xavier Hall, 5030 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. 683-9666.

Tribute to Harry James and the Andrew Sisters: Dinner at 6 p.m., showtime at 7:30 p.m., Aripeka Elks Lodge, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Tickets are $28 prime seating, $26 general seating (reserved seating only). (727) 868-2994, ext. 14.

Tribute to Patsy Cline, starring Leanne Williams and the Cadillacs: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime at 7 p.m., Hernando Performing Arts Center, 700 Bell Ave., Brooksville. Tickets are $20. 799-5577.

Wesleyan Women of Fellowship Community Church to have yard sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 13482 Lawrence St., Spring Hill. 686-4612.

Sunday/New

"Broadway Love Song" presented by John Leggio's Center Company Singers: 7 p.m., Show Palace Dinner Theatre, 16128 U.S. 19., Hudson. This will be a two-hour revue of love songs from favorite Broadway musicals. Tickets are $7 in advance, or $10 at the door. 683-8395.

Hernando Jazz Society open jam: 1:30 to 4 p.m., SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Admission for nonmembers is $7. Light refreshments are available. Frank, 666-4842 .

Oliver! continues at Stage West: 2 p.m., Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $18, reserved seating. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and an hour before each show. The show continues through Nov. 18. 683-5113.

St. Frances Cabrini Council of Catholic Women's Art and Treasure Holiday Christmas Fair: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Xavier Hall, 5030 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. 683-9666.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary host monthly breakfast: 9-11 a.m., 1686 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. The menu includes scrambled eggs, toast or biscuit, sausage or bacon, and grits, potatoes or biscuit and gravy. Coffee and juice included. The cost is $4. Bloody Mary cocktails and screwdrivers available for $1. 796-4449.

Yugoslav-American Social Club's 25th anniversary dinner: 1 p.m., Finnish American Club, 6016 Delaware Ave., New Port Richey. The Yugoslav Senior Strings will play tamburitza music. Pork dinner will be served; the cost is $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Door prizes will be awarded. RSVP to 686-2542 or 686-9579.

Sunday/Continuing

Hernando County Fair Association hosts Flea Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. 796-4552.

St. Jude Knights of Columbus: Bingo. Doors open at 10 a.m.; bingo starts at 12:30 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Food and beverages available. There is a minimum $10 package to play. 683-1227.

VFW Post 9236 And Ladies Auxiliary: Breakfast, 8 a.m. to noon, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

VFW Post 8713 And Ladies Auxiliary: Game day, 1 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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