Events

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 18, 2008

Today/New

Chinsegut Nature Center to present "Creating Backyard Wildlife Habitat": 7 to 8:30 p.m., 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, north of Brooksville. Those attending will learn how to create ideal habitat for mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, butterflies, bats and other wildlife. Free. RSVP to 754-6722.

Florida Classic Clusters AKC All-Breed Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 5, p.m., Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, off Cortez Boulevard, east of Brooksville. Visitors will have a chance to go behind the scenes and learn how a dog is judged and meet dog handlers. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. Pet rescues will be on hand showcasing adoptable pets and an array of vendors. Dog owners can bring their pets to the Doggie Fun Zone, a multi-dimensional lure course. No previous experience is needed for dogs to participate. Admission to the Doggie Fun Zone is $10. The show is presented by the Clearwater Kennel Club, Inverness Florida Kennel Club, Manatee Kennel Club, Pasco Florida Kennel Club and Tampa Bay Kennel Club. The event continues through Sunday. 813 361-8402 or (813) 215-3580.

Fire Escape Radio presents free concert with Table 13 and Embracing Lief: 7 p.m., Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S Main St., Brooksville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Embracing Lief is an indie folk-rock band from central Florida. Table 13 performs rock music. Hosted by Brian "PB" Brijbag from Fire Escape Radio. 848-0090.

Knights of Columbus Auxiliary Council 11317 hosts fashion show and luncheon: 11 a.m., St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 13485 Spring Hill Drive. Fashions will be provided by Jeannine Rollins of Weekenders. The lunch menu includes fruit cocktail, chicken piccata, vegetable medley, scalloped potatoes, cream puff and coffee or tea. Tables seat eight. Tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the parish office or by calling Dorothy, 686-7979, or Carol, 686-4030.

Library offers Toddler Time and Storytime programs: Toddler Time (for 18-35 months) at 10 a.m., Storytime (for 3-5 years) at 11 a.m., West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. Programs include age-appropriate stories, finger plays and songs. Free. No registration required. 540-6391.

Yard Sale at Mariner United Methodist Church: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. There will be adult and children's clothing, linens, leather goods, books, jewelry, furniture, tools and a boutieque. Food, baked goods and refreshments will be available. 596-0080 or 596-2762.

Friday/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. 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 $10 for members and $11 for nonmembers; dancing only is $6. 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.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Card games, 5 to 10 p.m., 7925 Rhambuoy Road, Spring Hill. Barb, 683-2440.

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 8713 And Ladies Auxiliary: Live entertainment with Golden Country Band, 6 p.m., 1686 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. 796-4449.

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

American Legion and Love Your Neighbor host flea market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 99, 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. There will be numerous vendors. Spaces are still available for $10. Kit Raymond, 796-5448.

Biker Rally at VFW post: 2 p.m., VFW Post 8713, 1681 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. 796-4449.

Bobby Kravos and his band perform at Slovene-American Club dance: 7 to 10:30 p.m., SNPJ Hall, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Kravos, who is the nephew of Frank Yankovic, and his band from Cleveland will perform polkas, waltzes and a variety of other music. Tickets are $10. Food and refreshments will be available. Doris, 686-9874.

Brooksville Elks host country and western dinner dance: Elks Lodge 2582, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Cocktails from 5 to 6 p.m., dinner will be from 6 to 7 p.m. and will include apricot glazed pork or honey barbecued chicken, with sugar snap peas, salad, rolls and fruit crisp. The Jackie Branson Band will entertain. Tickets are $14. Rose Eastman, 686-8831.

Brooksville Woman's Club host Sweetheart Coffee: 3 to 5 p.m., Brooksville Woman's Club, 131 S Main St., Brooksville. Tickets are $4. The event includes coffee flavored to one's choice, finger sandwiches and dessert. Entertainment will be provided by country-western vocalist Kevin Longhorn. Martha Heino, 754-9620, or Yvonne Malone, 796-6026 or 848-7988.

Florida Classic Clusters AKC All-Breed Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 5, p.m., Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, off Cortez Boulevard, east of Brooksville. Visitors will have a chance to go behind the scenes and learn how a dog is judged and meet dog handlers. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. Pet rescues will be on hand showcasing adoptable pets and an array of vendors. Dog owners can bring their pets to the Doggie Fun Zone, a multi-dimensional lure course. No previous experience is needed for dogs to participate. Admission to the Doggie Fun Zone is $10. The show is presented by the Clearwater Kennel Club, Inverness Florida Kennel Club, Manatee Kennel Club, Pasco Florida Kennel Club and Tampa Bay Kennel Club. The event continues through Sunday. (813) 361-8402 or (813) 215-3580.

Knights of Columbus 11877 to host dinner: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., St. Theresa Catholic Church, parish hall, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. The menu includes roast pork with potatoes, vegetables, rolls, soup or salad, dessert and coffee, ice tea or hot tea (sodas are an additional 50 cents each). The cost is $7 for ages 13 and older and $4 for children ages 4-12. Take-out orders are available. 683-2849 or (727) 868-2289.

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 numerous vendors selling a variety of items, such as produce, shrubbery, jewelry, antiques and collectibles. Hosted by the Brooksville Business Alliance. 797-9330.

Nobleton Church to offer supper: 4 to 6 p.m., fellowship hall, 29080 Sentinel St., Nobleton. A ham and bean dinner will be served. There will also be a display of quilts. The cost is $5. Pauline, 544-1035.

Yard Sale at Mariner United Methodist Church: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 7079 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. There will be adult and children's clothing, linens, leather goods, books, jewelry, furniture, tools and a boutieque. Food, baked goods and refreshments will be available. 596-0080 or 596-2762.

Sunday/New

Dance party at VFW to feature Frankie Dee New York Orchestra: 2 to 5 p.m., VFW Post 10209, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, off Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. The orchestra will perform a variety of music, including Big Band, Frank Sinatra, Latin, polkas and waltzes. Proper dance attire suggested. Tickets are $9, which include chances for door prizes. Mary, 596-9486.

Ecumenical services to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: 3:30 p.m., Grace World Outreach Church, 20366 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Presented by the Hernando County branch of the NAACP. The theme is "United and Committed As We Build a Dream." The service will include music, speeches and reflections of Dr. King by people who had personal relationships with him. The keynote speaker is Pastor David A. Garcia. Brenda, 796-4378, or Walter, 277-3095.

Florida Classic Clusters AKC All-Breed Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 5, p.m., Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, off Cortez Boulevard, east of Brooksville. Visitors will have a chance to go behind the scenes and learn how a dog is judged and meet dog handlers. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. Pet rescues will be on hand showcasing adoptable pets and an array of vendors. Dog owners can bring their pets to the Doggie Fun Zone, a multi-dimensional lure course. No previous experience is needed for dogs to participate. Admission to the Doggie Fun Zone is $10. The show is presented by the Clearwater Kennel Club, Inverness Florida Kennel Club, Manatee Kennel Club, Pasco Florida Kennel Club and Tampa Bay Kennel Club. (813) 361-8402 or (813) 215-3580.

Inner Peace Church of the Spirit to host psychic fair: 1 to 4 p.m., Inner Peace Bookstore, 421 W Jefferson St., Brooksville. The fair will include psychic mediums available for readings and entertainment, as well as crystals, gemstones and intuitive books for sale. Maria, 544-0304.

Polish American Social Club: Dinner-dance, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. The dinner selection is stuffed pepper 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. Proper dance attire requested. A full service bar is available. To guarantee menu choice, reservations should be made. Genia, 683-5360, or Josephine, (727) 862-1520.

Wine tasting event to benefit Relay for Life: 4 to 7 p.m., Wine Toad, 14251 Powell Road (Silverthorn Square), Spring Hill. Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 at the door. Participants can sample different selections of wine. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Hosted by the Brooksville Regional Hospital's Relay for Life committee to benefit the American Cancer Society. Carole Stewart, 544-6014.

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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