Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published November 19, 2007

Today/New

Academia Hernando lecture series on the Roaring '20s: 10 a.m. to noon, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. University of South Florida professor Tamara Zwick will discuss "Storm Clouds Ahead: The Depression at Home and the Rise of Fascism Abroad." The cost is $7. 796-2855.

Hernando County Green Party to show "In Debt We Trust ... America Before the Bubble Bursts": 6 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. This film was researched by Emmy-winning journalist Danny Schechter, the "news dissector" from ABC News and CNN. The film shows how big banks and credit card companies "buy" Congress and are driving the United States into "modern serfdom." This is part of the Hernando County Green Party's "Green Screens," a series of free films on current issues. Suzanne, 666-7576.

Loomis Brothers Circus at fairgrounds: Two shows, 5 and 7:30 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. This is a three-ring circus with elephants, tigers, lions, clowns, acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, trapeze and other acts. Doors open one hour before showtime. In addition to the show, there will be elephant rides, face painting, cotton candy, popcorn and soft drinks. Proceeds from the circus will benefit the Florida International Teaching Zoo. Tickets are $12 per adult, which includes admission for two children 12 and younger; additional children are $5 each. 796-4552.

YMCA Little Chefs Academy: 10 to 10:45 a.m., Hernando County Family YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. For children ages 3-5 must be potty-trained. The cost is $6 for facility members, $9 for program members. 688-9622.

Today/Continuing

Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. 544-5407.

Country Dance Lessons: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Hernando Council Senior Citizens No. 1, 8187 Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. All ages welcome. The cost is $5. There is no smoking and no alcohol allowed. Cindy, 683-8295.

Florida in World War II traveling exhibit: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. The exhibit, made available by the Museum of Florida History, presents an overview of this time in Florida history. Topic areas include the home front, military training in Florida, the German U-boat threat and Floridians in military service. The exhibit will be on display through January. Sponsored by the Hernando County Tourist Development Council. 754-4405.

Monday Crafters: Noon to 3 p.m., Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive. New members of all ages welcome. Helen, 597-1538.

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. Annual dues for the club are $12, which includes all family members. James, 683-7560; Andy, 686-8195; Chuck, 688-4274.

Spring Hill Garden Club: Plant nursery, 9 a.m. to noon, 1489 Parker Ave., Spring Hill. Gloria Nadeau, 597-1415.

St. Theresa Social Club: Bingo, 6 p.m., parish center, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. 684-5771.

VFW Post 9236: Beer and hot dog special, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

Tuesday/New

Cooperative Extension offers "Paydirt in Your Backyard - Composting Basics" free class: 10 a.m., Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. No registration required, but seating will be limited. 754-4433.

Tuesday/Continuing

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hallcrest Aerie 4497: Bingo, 7 to 9 p.m., 1391 Kass Circle, Spring Hill. 684-3860.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Arts and crafts, noon 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 assist veterans and their families process claims for compensation and benefits. The DAV is at the corner of California Street. 796-1679.

Spring Hill Women's Chorus:9 a.m., Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive. New members welcome. Esther Lamoreaux, 688-6099, or Sandra Termin, 684-7173.

VFW Post 9236: Exercise class, 9 a.m.; light lunches, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; line dancing for $2 per person, 7 to 9 p.m. 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

Weeki Wachee Area Club: Bingo. Early bird games, 6 p.m., with regular games following, 7442 Shoal Line Blvd., Weeki Wachee. There are three $250 jackpots. Refreshments are available. Audrey, 596-3316.

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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