Horses, steers, goat in auction

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 12, 2007

COUNTYWIDE

Hernando County Animal Services has an online auction in progress for the following animals:

- One 14-year-old sorrel and white thoroughbred cross mare, with negative Coggins test;

- An 8-year-old Bay Appendix gelding, with negative Coggins test;

- A black steer, believed to be about 1 year old;

- A red steer, believed to be about 1 year old;

- A 14-year-old bay and white thoroughbred gelding, with negative Coggins test;

- A 3-year-old bay and white Dutch warmblood mare, with negative Coggins test; and

- One black billy goat.

Bidding ends at 2 p.m. Thursday. For information or to place a bid, visit online at www.atkinsononline.com.

COUNTYWIDE

Pet pageant part of adoption campaign

Hernando County is recognizing December as "Home 4 the Holidays" month.

Hernando County Animal Services is joining the SPCA of Hernando County and Humane Society of the Nature Coast to participate in the Home 4 the Holidays worldwide pet adoption campaign. The goal is to find lifelong homes for the homeless pets in the county.

The Home 4 the Holidays Pet Pageant is airing throughout the month on Hernando County Government Broadcasting, Bright House cable Ch. 19. The pageant features various pets from the local shelters who need loving homes.

Those interested are also encouraged to visit one of the shelters:

- Hernando County Animal Services, 19450 Oliver St., Brooksville. Call 796-5062.

- SPCA of Hernando County, 9075 Grant St., west of Brooksville. Call 596-7000.

- Humane Society of the Nature Coast, corner of Wiscon and Mobley roads, Brooksville. Call 796-2711.

BROOKSVILLE

Collectibles show to help New Hope group

A Video, Game, Sports Cards and Collectibles Show to benefit the New Hope Foundation will be Friday through Sunday at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St.

Show hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

Admission is $3. Parking is free. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the New Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization that benefits homeless and needy families in the area.

Vendor spaces are still available. For information, call 442-0616.

Lawmakers to meet with constituents

The annual Hernando County Legislative Delegation Meeting will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 in the commission chambers at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St.

Participating will be Rep. Robert Schenck, Rep. Ron Schultz, Sen. Mike Fasano and Sen. Paula Dockery.

The meeting is to give Hernando County residents the opportunity to share their concerns with members of the Florida Legislature. Those wishing to address the delegation must contact Rep. Schenck's office to be placed on the agenda. Each speaker will be allotted three minutes to speak.

For information, call Joseph Materia in Rep. Schenck's office at 688-5004.

Countywide

Pet calendars will help Humane Society

The Humane Society of the Nature Coast's 2008 Humane Society Open Hearts Calendar is now available. The calendar features the winning photos of local pets entered at the annual Nature Coast Pet Expo earlier this year, including selections from both public vote and judges' picks.

The calendars are $7 each and can be purchased at the Humane Society shelter at Wiscon and Mobley roads, Brooksville, as well as at these following Spring Hill offices: Curtis Chiropractic Clinic, 4019 Mariner Blvd.; the Paper Playhouse, 5144 Commercial Way; Spring Hill Printing Plus, 11063 Hearth Road; and AAA Auto Club, 1410 Pinehurst Drive.

Calendars can also be ordered online at www.hsofnc.com. All proceeds will benefit the pets at the Humane Society.

For information, call 796-2711.

Refresh driving skills with AARP course

The AARP Driver Safety Program is a refresher course for drivers 50 and older. It is an eight-hour course provided in two four-hour classes.

The cost is $10. Participants must attend both segments to receive a certificate to submit to their insurance company for a possible rate reduction.

The following classes will be offered in January:

- 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 2 and 9, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (behind Oak Hill Hospital), Spring Hill. Call 684-9302 to register.

- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11 and 18, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6193 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Call 666-9916 to register.

- Noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 15 and 17, Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Call 797-7497 to register.

- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 16 and 23, Spring Hill Enrichment Center, 11375 Cortez Blvd. Call 683-8594 to register.

- 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Jan. 17 and 18, Brookridge Club House, 8150 Hampton St., west of Brooksville. Call 666-4044 to register.

- Noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 18 and 23, Brooksville Enrichment Center, 670 Broad St., Brooksville. Call 799-3658 to register.

Class size is limited. To register, call the instructors at the above numbers.

BROOKSVILLE

Fashion show planned at Lutheran Church

The Mary Martha Guild of Christ Lutheran Church will host a fashion show and luncheon Feb. 9 at the church, 475 North Ave. W.

Lunch will be served at noon, followed by a fashion show featuring the latest collection in clothing and accessories at Denise's Clothes Corner. Red Hat fashions and accessories will also be available.

Tickets are $9.50 and must be purchased in advance. The deadline is Feb. 3. For information or tickets, call Inge at 686-8751 or Barbara at 799-3082.

HERNANDO BEACH

Beach club lines up its holiday events

The Hernando Beach Club will host the following holiday events:

- Christmas Dinner Dance, Friday. Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. The Just Us duo will entertain. Tickets are $14 for members, $16 for nonmembers.

- Breakfast with Santa, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. The event will include a light breakfast, goody bags, surprise guests and a visit from Santa. The cost is $1 for children, $4 for adults. A wrapped gift valued at $10 or less should be brought for Santa to give to the child attending. Reservations required.

The Hernando Beach Club is at 3145 Flamingo Blvd. To buy tickets, call Bunni at 688-4976.

HUDSON

Dinner dance planned for Dec. 25

The Polish American Social Club will host a Christmas Day Dinner Dance on Dec. 25 at the clubhouse, 7615 New Jersey Ave.

Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Dinner will be served from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. The entree choice is traditional kielbasa with ham and pierogi, or chicken parmesan, which will include the traditional Christmas wafer.

Dancing to the Music Blenders will be from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for members and $14 for nonmembers. Reservations should be made by Dec. 17. Call Genia at 683-5360 or Josephine at (727) 862-1520.

SPRING HILL

Orchestra to perform Sunday at VFW post

The Frankie Dee New York Orchestra will perform from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the new VFW Post 10209, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, off Anderson Snow Road.

The orchestra will perform a variety of music, including Big Band, Frank Sinatra, Latin, polkas and waltzes. Singers Pearl May and George Dwyer will perform with the orchestra.

Tickets are $9, which include chances for door prizes. For information or reservations, call Mary at 596-9486.

Baby shower to arrive Feb. 9

Exhibitors can now register for the 11th annual World's Greatest Baby Shower that will be Feb. 9 at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 13485 Spring Hill Drive.

This is a nonprofit event for expectant and new parents or guardians of babies 12 months and younger.

For information, call Christine Dyal at Childhood Development Services, 754-5068, ext. 211.

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