Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published December 21, 2007

Today/New

Christmas program at Ridge Manor United Methodist Church: A Christmas film will be shown from 6:45 to 9 p.m., 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor. There will be popcorn from an old-fashioned popcorn maker, cider and singing of carols. A door prize will be awarded and all participants will receive a gift. Pam Blomberg, 583-3770.

Community Christmas Celebration: Starting at 6 p.m., Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S Main St., Brooksville. This free event will include drama, a performance by Providence, a popular Christian band, and a Christmas sing-along. 848-0090.

Mixer Dance: 8 to 11 p.m., Lake Panasoffkee Community Building, County Road 470, one block east of Interstate 75. Featuring live music. Open to couples and singles. Finger foods appreciated. Sponsored by the Sumter Singles. 352 424-1688.

Friday/Continuing

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

VFW Post 10209 and Ladies Auxiliary: Live entertainment, 8 to 11 p.m., 15166 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. 796-0398.

Saturday/New

Christmas program at Ridge Manor United Methodist Church: A Christmas film will be shown from 6:45 to 9 p.m., 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor. There will be popcorn from an old-fashioned popcorn maker, cider and singing of carols. A door prize will be awarded and all participants will receive a gift. Pam Blomberg, 583-3770.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary host Christmas party: 7 p.m., 1686 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. There will be finger foods and karaoke. 796-4449.

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.

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

Cloverleaf Leprechauns square dancing: Pre-rounds 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; nonmembers pay $9 per couple. Cathy Gotterup, 799-5539.

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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