Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2007

Today/Continuing

American Legion Post 99: Bingo, 11 a.m., 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. 796-9369.

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. 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.

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Karaoke in the lounge, 2 to 5 p.m., with a snack table available. Bingo warm-ups, 4:15 p.m.; regular session, 5:45 p.m. 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Warm-ups are 25 cents per game. Food and soft drinks available; free coffee. 596-2582.

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 the war years in Florida history. Topics 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.

Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:45 p.m., 670 Broad St., Brooksville. All bridge players are welcome. Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Annabelle Hills, 597-5221, or visit: http://hba.home.gate.net.

Pierogi and Bake Sale at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church: Noon to 3 p.m., 8064 Weeping Willow St., Spring Hill off Cortez Boulevard, at Arby's and AutoZone. The sale includes pierogis and baked goods such as bapka, cookies and poppy, nut, apricot and prune rolls. Alyce, 688-1839, or the church, 597-4366

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. Instructions provided to new and less-experienced players. Schoolchildren welcome. James, 683-7560; Andy, 686-8195; Chuck, 688-4274.

VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.; bar bingo, 7 p.m. 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road, Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: Bingo, 6 p.m., 1686 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. 796-4449.

Thursday/New

Brookridge Entertainment presents "Entertainment Revue" Christmas Show Extravaganza: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., showtime at 7 p.m., Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., west of Brooksville. The show includes a cast of 20 girls ages 6 to 16 who have performed professionally on television and on stage throughout the country. Tickets are $15. Barb, 597-4620.

Christmas sale at Mariner United Methodist Church: 9 a.m. to noon, 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. 596-0080 or 596-2762.

USA Dance to host ballroom dance: 7 to 10 p.m., Elks Lodge 2294, 7201 Congress St., New Port Richey. Music provided by Al Walker of Two Left Feet. Elinor Gregory will direct a workshop. A show will be presented by Stella Lee and Marty Meere of First Dance Studio in St. Pete. Singles, couples, beginners and advanced dancers are welcome. The cost is $5 for USA Dance members, $7 for nonmembers and $4 for students younger than 23. Julia, (727) 446-2500, or Mary, (727) 376-6890.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209 to host Honor Guard Dinner: 1 to 5 p.m., at the new post at 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive (off Anderson Snow Road), Spring Hill. The entree choice is chicken or roast beef. Tickets are $9.50 each. 796-0398.

Thursday/Continuing

American Legion Post 99: Bingo, noon, 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. 796-9369.

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. 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.

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 the war years in Florida history. Topics 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.

Hernando Bridge Association: Duplicate bridge games, 12:30 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m., Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. All bridge players are welcome. There are no games on the third Thursday of each month. For information, call Mary Ann Dufresne, 592-4882; Annabelle Hills, 597-5221, or visit: http://hba.home.gate.net.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. 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 and Cortez. 796-1679.

VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Fish night, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road, Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: Karaoke, 7 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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