Schools

Deadline looms for students in poster contest

By Times Staff Writer
Published January 22, 2008

STATEWIDE

Fourth- and fifth-graders throughout Florida have until Monday to participate in the American Red Cross poster contest as part of the 2008 Hazardous Weather Awareness Week. The students' art will be displayed in the state Capitol complex during the first week of February. Prizes include cash awards and weather radios from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Posters must be postmarked on or before Monday, and must arrive at the American Red Cross no later than Jan. 30. Winners will be notified by phone. For rules and requirements, call Pam Hamlin at (386) 226-1400 or go online at www.flcoasttocoastredcross.org.

SPRING HILL

Lutheran preschool holds pre-K signup

Holy Cross Lutheran Pre-School will hold its voluntary prekindergarten (VPK) preregistration from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the school, 6193 Spring Hill Drive. Children must be 4 years old by Sept. 1 to register. Parents must bring an original birth certificate, child's Social Security number and proof of Florida residency. For information, call 686-4986.

BROOKSVILLE

Code compliance reviews are set

Hernando County Development Services will conduct code compliance reviews starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 7 at Hernando County Engineering, 1525 E Jefferson St. On the agenda: Composite Modules office building and hangar on Flight Path Drive, Hernando Square Mini Storage on Commercial Way, Mariner's Cay Apartments clubhouse at the northwest intersection of Northcliffe Boulevard and Lamson Avenue, and Mariner's Cay Apartments Building No. 7. Those wishing to submit comments regarding any of the above projects must do so by Friday. Call the Hernando County Building Department at 754-4165.

Today's meetings

Hernando County Commission, 9 a.m., Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville.

Hernando County School Board, 1 p.m. workshop, 919 N Broad St., Brooksville.

Today's picks

Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service presents "A Bounty of Blooming Bulbs": 10 a.m., Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Free. 754-4433.

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., East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. Free. 540-6391.

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