Playground reopening is now Jan. 24

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 12, 2008

BROOKSVILLE

Because of unexpected delays, the playground at Ernie Wever Youth Park will not reopen this weekend as anticipated. The playground, which has been closed since Dec. 17 for the replacement of all playground equipment, is expected to reopen Jan. 24. The park is at 19473 Youth Drive, off Ponce de Leon Boulevard. For information, call the Hernando County Parks Maintenance Department at 754-4154.

Learn about that piece of plastic

A free one-hour class, Credit Card Awareness, is offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St. The class will offer insight on how to improve your financial health. To register, call Scott Taylor at 754-4433.

Dolls, bears and more at show

The Brooksville Woman's Club will host the annual Collectible Doll and Bear and Accessories Show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St. Applications are available for table rentals. The cost is $30 for the two days. General admission to the event will be $3 for ages 12 and older. Visitors will also be able to have their collectible dolls and bears appraised for $2 per item. Call Yvonne at 796-6026 or 848-7988.

SPRING HILL

Find new friend at pet adoption event

Home at Last Pet Adoptions will have cats and kittens available from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today and Jan. 19 and 26 at Petco, 7223 Coastal Blvd., off Cortez Boulevard. Fees vary. Call 352 476-6832 or e-mail halpetadoptions@yahoo.com

Today's picks

Bandshell Bash and Brooksville Cruise-In Car Show: 4-8 p.m., Hernando Park, 205 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. Free. 754-4788.

Florida Classic Clusters AKC All-Breed Dog Show: 8 a.m.-5, p.m., Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, east of Brooksville. Parking is $5 per vehicle. The event continues through Monday and again Wednesday-Jan. 20. (813) 361-8402 or (813) 215-3580.

Italian Festival and Market to benefit New Hope Foundation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Victorious Life Church, 18924 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Free. 835-9512.

Florida Manatee Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, along Citrus Avenue, downtown Crystal River. $2 for adults and youth 12 and older. (352) 795-3149, (352) 726-2801 or (352) 628-2666.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209 and Ladies Auxiliary's grand opening:11 a.m., at the new post home, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, off Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. 796-0398.

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