Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 10, 2007

Today/New

"A Christmas Prayer" musical drama: 6 p.m., Northcliffe Baptist Church, 10515 Northcliffe Blvd., Spring Hill. Free. Tim Kaufman, 683-5882.

Discussion and book-signing with author Lucinda Vickers: 6:30 p.m., West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. Vickers will discuss her book, Weeki Wachee, City of Mermaids: A History of One of Florida's Oldest Roadside Attractions. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. Free. 540-6391.

Green Party to show "Bowling for Columbine" documentary: 6 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Michael Moore's 2002 award-winning documentary investigates America's obsession with guns, and the gun culture. Free. Suzanne Touchton, 666-7576.

YMCA Little Chefs Academy: 10 to 10:45 a.m., YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. For ages 3-5 must be potty-trained. This is the last day to participate in the cooking program. $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. The winter exhibit, which runs through Feb. 12, features displays by the Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society, Spring Hill Camera Club and a new selection of poetry by Just Poets members; paintings by artists Tony Caparello, Glenna Cofran, Shirley Jacobson, Barbara Kerr, Alberto Juliano, Jessica Miller, David C. Roland and LeAnn Steen. On loan is a painting by Mexican-American muralist Oscar Romaro, courtesy of Telma Ott. Also, wood artisan Ray Pope has a display of his furniture creations. An art reception is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 16. 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.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 67: Bingo. Warm-ups at 4:45 p.m., early bird at 6 p.m. and regular games at 6:30 p.m. 16314 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. 796-1679.

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.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095.

Spring Hill Duplicate Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m., Regency Oaks Clubhouse, 4445 Breakwater Blvd., Spring Hill. Lois, 686-7283.

Tuesday/New

Library shows "It's a Wonderful Life": 2 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The classic stars James Stewart as George Bailey, who gets a glimpse of what life would be like without him. The 1946 movie also stars Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore and Thomas Mitchell. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 540-6391.

"Stormwater Management: What You Need to Know" free class: 10 a.m., Hernando County Cooperative Extension satellite office, Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Natural resources agent Joan Bradshaw will help take the mystery out of urban watershed management, discussing retention basins, swales and ditches. No registration is required, but seating is limited. 754-4433.

Tuesday/Continuing

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

Florida in World War II traveling exhibit: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville.

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

Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:45 p.m., Brooksville Enrichment Center, 670 Broad St., Brooksville. 544-5900. Call Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Carol Hargrave, 799-1234, or visit: http://hba.home.gate.net.

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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