Events

By PDAYN
Published February 1, 2008

Today/New

Black History presentation with Mable Sims: 1 to 3:30 p.m., Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, off Darby Lane, Brooksville. Sims, whose African name is Lesidi Lebore, will give a presentation about her trip to Africa and her artifacts. An exhibit of her African artifacts will be on display at the center throughout February and include an assortment of figurines, masks, safari animals, Kenya musical instruments and other items from Botswana, Kenya, the Ndebele Tribe, Ga-Rankuwa and the Pretoria Zoo Market Place in South Africa. 544-5498.

Hernando County Water Awareness Series presents "Lawn Care for Drought Conditions": 10 a.m. to noon, Hernando County Utilities Department, 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The speaker will be Laurie Trenholm, urban turfgrass specialist for the University of Florida, IFAS Extension. Also, information on current watering restrictions and conditions will be presented by Lois Sorenson of the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Free. Provided by the Utilities Department and Citizens for WATER. Alys Brockway, 540-4368, ext. 35121.

Library offers Toddler Time and Storytime programs: Toddler Time for ages 18-35 months at 10 a.m., Storytime (for ages 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.

Merry Marks host annual Rummage Sale: 8:30 to 3 p.m., St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, Hudson. (727) 863-5646.

Veteran benefit resource fair: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nature Coast Technical High School, 4057 California St., west of Brooksville. Hosted by U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite. The event will feature representatives from local and national veterans agencies who will provide information on claims services, educational benefits, employment services, housing/social services and medical/dental services. 799-8354.

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.

Hernando Council Senior Citizens No. 1: Pinochle, noon to 3:30 p.m., 8187 Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The cost is $3, which includes lunch and prizes. Linda, 573-7696.

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

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Card games, 5 to 10 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy 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 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

Area 13 Family Care Council hosts Family Forum 2008: Registration at 8:30 a.m., forum from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wildwood Community Center, 6500 County Road 139, Wildwood. The speaker will be Jane Johnson, director of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities. She will provide an update on current and future plans. People with developmental disabilities, families and circles of support are encouraged to attend. There will be exhibitors, breakout sessions and light refreshments. Nancy Stubbs, 544-2322, ext. 109.

Bark Beach opens at Pine Island: 8 to 10 a.m., Alfred McKethan/Pine Island, 10800 Pine Island Drive, Weeki Wachee. The park will be open to dogs and owners; cost is $5 per car or walk-up patron (there is no cost for those without dogs). Proof of current vaccinations are required to enter the park. When the park closes at 10 a.m. for pets, it will remain open to people throughout the day. 754-4031.

Boy Scout Troop 433 has car wash: 8 a.m. to noon, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill. The car wash will be in the parking lot next to the thrift shop. The fee is a donation to help the troop get ready for summer camp. David Nelson, 683-6204.

Collectible Dolls, Bears and Accessories Show: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. Admission is $3; children 12 and younger admitted free. An appraiser will be available to appraise collectible dolls and bears for $2 per item. The annual show is hosted by the Brooksville Woman's Club. Yvonne, 796-6026 or 848-7988.

Hernando County Business Professional Women host fundraiser lunch sale: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sam's Club, 13360 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Sausage and pepper hoagies, chips and Coke will be available for purchase. Ruth, 686-3991.

Mardi Gras dinner dance at Elks lodge: Dinner served at 6 p.m., Elks Lodge 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Music for dancing provided by Marty and the Nice Guys. Tickets are $14. (727) 868-2994.

Merry Marks host annual Rummage Sale: 8:30 to 3 p.m., St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, Hudson. (727) 863-5646.

Red Mule Runners' Flatlanders Challenge: Races will start in front of the Hernando County Government Center, at 20 N Main St. The 5K and 10K will start at 8 a.m.; the 1K kids run will start at 10 a.m. Registration for the 5K and 10K races is $25 on race day. The cost for the 1K is $5, which includes a T-shirt. 799-5257 or 585-6277, send e-mail to flatlanderschallenge@yahoo.com or visit www.redmulerunners.com.

Super Bowl Party at Boys and Girls Club: Noon to 2:30 p.m., Hernando County Boys and Girls Club, 5404 Applegate Drive, Spring Hill. This is a free family event that will include food and games. Representatives from Spring Hill Fire Rescue and the Hernando County Sheriff's Office will attend. There will be a special appearance by Ernest Givens, former NFL player for the Houston Oilers and the current head coach of the West Coast Bears, Hernando County's newest minor league adult football team. Presented by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hernando County, the Boys and Girls Club of Hernando County and Bill Koenig of Raymond James Financial Services. 684-7904.

VFW Post 8681 to host steak night: 5 to 7 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road, Spring Hill/Shady Hills border. (727) 856-1860.

Webkinz and Shining Star party to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters: 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 2 at Kim's Korner, 3021 Commercial Way, in the Outlet Mall, Spring Hill. There will be games and a raffle to win a free Webkinz and free Shining Star (must be present to win). Also, those who bring a Shining Star to the party, or purchase one at the party, will receive a gift. There will also be a contest for the best house created for their Webkinz or Shining Star. Children are to use their imaginations and create a house; no pre-made items will be allowed. Houses must not be larger than a standard size shoe box. All children entering the contest will receive a prize. DJ service will be provided by Tom Collins of Music for All Occasions. Hot dogs, soda and chips will be available for purchase, with money raised to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters. 686-0407.

Sunday/New

Aripeka Elks host Super Bowl party: Kick-off is 6:18 p.m., 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Bring a dish. Free admission. (727) 863-3530.

Brooksville Music Club hosts concert with the Brooksville Brass Quintet: 2:30 p.m., Christ Lutheran Church, 475 North Ave. W, Brooksville. A free-will offering will be taken. The concert will benefit the Music Club's scholarship fund. Louise, 796-1189.

Collectible Dolls, Bears and Accessories Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St., Brooksville. Admission is $3; children 12 and younger admitted free. An appraiser will be available to appraise collectible dolls and bears for $2 per item. The annual show is hosted by the Brooksville Woman's Club. Yvonne, 796-6026 or 848-7988.

Composer Joseph Martin concert: 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 9344 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The concert will feature the 75-voice choir of First United Methodist Church performing Martin's compositions, directed by the composer, as well as piano compositions composed and performed by Martin. A free-will offering will be taken. Martin has composed more than 1,000 anthems and has received a Dove Award nomination for piano performance in contemporary Christian music. 683-2600 or www.fumcsh.org.

Four Chaplains Memorial Service: 2 p.m., St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 5030 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. A reception will follow. The service honors the four military chaplains who died aboard the USS Dorchester, which was torpedoed during World War II on Feb. 3, 1943. The event is sponsored by American Legion Post 186. Charles Haig, 597-1210.

Scarlet Belles at Tea Red Hat ladies host "Super Bowl Sundae" open house: 1 to 4 p.m., Dairy Queen, 370 Suzanne Drive at Commercial Way, Spring Hill. If needed, the event will encompass the Dairy Queen, Fun Zone and Golf House facilities. There will be door prizes awarded every half-hour. Visitors will have an opportunity to win two gift baskets. Those attending are encouraged to wear red and purple for pictures and so they can receive 25 percent off a sundae. Reservations required by Friday. To RSVP, e-mail to sherrygwtw@tampabay.rr.com or call (727) 863-7724.

Scottish Social Club hosts annual Robert Burns Dinner Celebration: 1 p.m., American Legion Hall, 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. Entertainment includes highland dancers, bagpiping, reading of poems by Robert Burns and the traditional Salute to the Hagis. Dinner includes steak and sausage pie, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, coffee, tea or ice tea, and desserts. $12 per person. Reservations required. Bill Gilkison, 596-0513.

VFW Post 9236 opens new lounge for the Super Bowl: 4 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. There will be a free buffet. 596-9236.

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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