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Needed: Used Golf cart and horse trailer
By Times Staff Writer
Published February 12, 2008
The Arc Nature Coast is in great need of a used, working golf cart for its job enclave program. Also, the POSSE equestrian program needs a used goose-neck horse trailer that would hold three to four horses. All donations are tax-deductible up to the limit of the IRS code. Those wishing to help can call Nancy Stubbs at 544-2322, ext. 109, or e-mail
nstubbs@thearc-naturecoast.org.
BROOKSVILLE
homeless coalition plans to discuss outcome of census
The Hernando County Continuum of Care of the Mid Florida Homeless Coalition will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Children's Advocacy Center of Hernando at the Mid Florida Community Services Inc., 880 Kennedy Blvd. The group will discuss the outcome of the point-in-time homeless census, as well as information about the Kids Central Independent Living Program. For information, call Barbara Wheeler at 352 860-2308 or e-mail her at mfhc@tampabay.rr.com
On the panel's agenda: picking county auditor
The Hernando County Auditor Selection Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday in the Clerk of Circuit Court's conference room, Room 130, at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St. For information, call Karen Nicolai at 754-4206.
PINE ISLAND
Peak season to bring increase in park fee
Hernando County Parks Department will begin charging the annual peak season parking fee at Pine Island/Alfred McKethan Park starting Monday. The park is on Pine Island Drive, west of Weeki Wachee. The parking fee will be $2 per vehicle daily, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fees will continue through Nov. 14. Annual parking passes, which also include parking at Rogers Park on Shoal Line Boulevard, are available for $40. Passes can be purchased at the Tax Collector's Westside office in Spring Hill and at the Parks Department at the Hernando County Government Center. Call 754-4027.
Today's meeting
Hernando County Fine Arts Council/Art, Craft and Music Festival Committee, 5:30 p.m., Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, Brooksville.
Today's picks
Cooperative Extension Service to present "Springtime Vegetable Gardening": 10 a.m., Westside Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Free. 754-4433.
Library offers Toddler Time and Storytime programs: Toddler Time (for 18 to 35 months) at 10 a.m., Storytime (for 3 to 5 years) at 11 a.m., East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. Free. 540-6391.
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