Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 14, 2007

Today/New

Hernando County Water Awareness Series presents "Pest Resistant Plants": 10 a.m. to noon, Hernando County Utilities Department, 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The speaker is Jim Moll of the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service. Hosted by Hernando County Utilities and Citizens for WATER. Free. Alys Brockway, 540-4368, ext. 4368.

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.

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Dinner and dancing, 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Doors open at 4 p.m.; dinner served from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Music for dancing provided. Dinner is $9 for members and $10 for nonmembers; dancing only is $5. 596-2582.

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.

Knights of Columbus/St. Anne's Church: Bingo, 11 a.m., 4142 Treiman Blvd. U.S. 301, Ridge Manor. 583-2550.

Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Council 6883: Dinner dance, at hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Doors open at 4 p.m., dinner served from 4:30 to 6 p.m., dancing to a live band from 6 to 9 p.m. Entree choice is baked chicken, fried or baked cod, fried shrimp or the Friday night special. Salad, rolls, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee and ice tea is included with the meal. The cost is $9 for dinner and dancing. Admission after 6 p.m. for dancing only is $3. Reservations are suggested. 686-2650.

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

VFW Post 9236 and Ladies Auxiliary: Fish and shrimp, and chef's special dinners, 5 to 8 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. 596-9236.

VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early bird at 6:15 p.m. and regular games at 6:45 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road, Shady Hills. Food available. (727) 856-1860.

Saturday/New

Angels on High holiday celebration: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave. This is a free family event features the Angel Path, which includes lights, decorations and many angels hanging from the trees. There will be live entertainment at the new Palmwood Pavilion and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Food and refreshments are available. Presented by the Spring Hill Community Association. 666-4746.

Young Marines to host pancake breakfast and pictures with Santa: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Marine Corps League Detachment 708, 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. There will be face painting, cookie decorating, food, a visit with Santa and other activities. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras. Admission per person is a new toy or nonperishable food item valued at $5. All toys will go to Hernando County Toys for Tots, and all food will go to Hernando County food pantries. 597-7979.

Breakfast with Santa: 10:30 a.m., Hernando Beach Club, 3145 Flamingo Blvd., Hernando Beach. The cost is $4 for adults, $1 for children. Those attending should bring a wrapped gift worth $10 or less for Santa to give to their child. Call for reservations. Bunni, 688-4976.

Christmas Bird Count with Hernando Audubon Society: This is a day-long event throughout Hernando County. Call Clay for details, 592-4949.

Christmas Boat Parade: 6 p.m., Hernando Beach Yacht Club, 4163 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. The parade will begin at the yacht club and continue through the main canals and back. The entry fee is a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to Helping Hands United. Spectators welcome. Chili, hot dogs, ice cream and beverages will be available for purchase. Bob Weinand, 596-3805 or 650-5022.

Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Program to offer "Florida's Fall Colors" class: 10 a.m., Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St., Brooksville. The speaker is John Korycki, who will talk about the many plants that grow well during the cool season. Free. Space is limited; first come, first seated. 754-4433.

Ladies of Aripeka Elks to host Christmas Ball Dinner Dance: Elks Lodge 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Music provided by Short Notice. Tickets are $14. RSVP to (727) 863-2520.

Library to host showing of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and a visit with Santa: 10 a.m., East Hernando Brach Library, 6457 Windmere Drive, Ridge Manor West. The 1966 film of the Dr. Seuss classic is rated G and is narrated by Boris Karloff. After the movie, Santa will arrive at 10:30 a.m. Caregivers are encouraged to bring cameras while children visit with Santa. There is no cost to attend and no registration is required. Caregivers must remain on library premises. 540-6391.

Love Your Neighbor and New Generation to host garage sale: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The group will include other nonprofit organizations. Kit Raymond, 796-5448.

Market on Main Street: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along Main Street, between Broad and Liberty streets, and in the city parking lot next to 31 S Main St., downtown Brooksville. There will be more than 50 vendors selling a variety of items, such as produce, shrubbery, jewelry, personalized license plates, Christmas crafts, homemade soaps, handbags, antiques and collectibles. Hosted by the Brooksville Business Alliance. 797-9330.

Oplatek traditional Polish Christmas party: VFW Post 10209, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, Spring Hill. Doors will open at 2:30 p.m. A Polish dinner will be served at 3:30 p.m. and will include a herring appetizer, pierogi, kielbasa and sauerkraut, fresh rye bread, complimentary wine, and poppy seed cake for dessert. The Bee-Sharps will entertain with Polish and American dance music from 5 to 8 p.m. A cash bar will be available. There will be a communal tree decoration, the singing of Polish and American Christmas carols, a visit by St. Nick and the traditional sharing of the Oplatek. Children are welcome at this event. Tickets are $15 for adults and youths; free for 11 and younger (but their complimentary tickets must be requested in advance when purchasing adult tickets). Those attending are asked to bring a small gift-wrapped Christmas present for a hospitalized veteran. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Frank Makosiej, 796-1923, or Ann Rakucewicz, 796-0111, or e-mail to john@kcontrols.com

Saturday/Continuing

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., east of Brooksville. 796-1679.

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

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hallcrest Aerie 4497: 3 to 9 p.m., 1391 Kass Circle, Spring Hill. Snacks and a barbecue meal are available. 684-3860.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Bingo, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Nonsmoking. 596-1095.

Spring Hill Garden Club Plant Nursery: 9 a.m. to noon, Parker Avenue, off Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Gloria Nadeau, 597-1415.

VFW Post 8713 And Ladies Auxiliary: Live entertainment with Country Pride Band, 2 to 5 p.m.; karaoke at 6 p.m., 1686 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. 796-4449.

VFW Post 8681 And Ladies Auxiliary: Live entertainment, 6:30 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.

Sunday/New

Angels on High holiday celebration: 6:30 to 9 p.m., Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave. This is a free family event features the Angel Path, which includes lights, decorations and many angels hanging from the trees. There will be live entertainment at the new Palmwood Pavilion and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Food and refreshments is available. Presented by the Spring Hill Community Association. 666-4746.

"Christmas with Santa" breakfast: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., St. Anne's Catholic Church, 4142 Treiman Blvd., Ridge Manor. Breakfast will include scrambled eggs and sausage and gravy over biscuits. Santa will visit; parents are encouraged to bring cameras. The cost is $3 for adults, $1 for children and free for those in the St. Anne's program. 583-2550.

Cloverleaf Leprechauns square dancing: Prerounds at 1:30 p.m., dancing from 2 to 4 p.m., Heather House at Clover Leaf Farms, 900 N Broad St., Brooksville. The cost for members is $8 per couple; nonembers pay $9 per couple. Cathy Gotterup, 799-5539.

Frankie Dee New York Orchestra to perform at new VFW post: 2 to 5 p.m., VFW Post 10209, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, Spring Hill. a variety of music will be played, including Big Band, Sinatra, Latin, polkas, waltzes and more. Tickets are $9. Mary, 596-9498.

Nature Coast Merry Christmas Christmas Pageant, Model Search and Baby Contest: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Weeki Wachee Resort, 6172 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. The event is sponsored by Star Search Pageants and will benefit Toys for Tots. Participants and spectators are asked to bring a new toy. The event is open to newborns through young adult and will include trophies and prizes for all contestants and an after-party with Santa. For details on entering the pageant, call Stephanie Sims, 678-9588.

Polish American Social Club: Dinner-dance, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. The dinner selection is pot roast or baked chicken, which will be served from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Dancing to the Music Blenders from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $11 for members and $12 for nonmembers and guests. To guarantee menu choice, reservations should be made. Genia, 683-5360, or Josephine, (727) 862-1520.

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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