Veterans invited to lead pledge at board meetings

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 2, 2008

COUNTYWIDE

Hernando County Commission Chairman Chris Kingsley has extended an invitation to veterans to lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of County Commission meetings. The board meets at 9 a.m. on the first, third and fourth Tuesdays and the second Wednesday of each month at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. Interested veterans should call Dianne Cox at 540-6453.

HERNANDO BEACH

Yard sale, can drive benefit marine group

The Hernando Beach Marine Safety and Support Group will host an indoor yard sale starting at 8 a.m. March 15 at the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 4340 Calienta St. Donations of household goods, clothing and other salable items are appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the auxiliary building between 9 and 11 a.m. Monday and March 10. The Marine Safety and Support Group is a nonprofit organization that promotes recreational boating safety and supports educational programs. The group is also having an ongoing can drive. Anyone interested may bring soda and beer cans to the auxiliary building, where there is a marked garbage can. For information, call Bill at 596-9396.

SPRING HILL

Scuba lessons begin this week at YMCA

Scuba lessons for adults and youth 12 and older will be offered from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting this week, at the Hernando County Family YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd. The course includes six class and pool sessions. The cost is $120 for YMCA facility and program members and $140 for nonmembers, payable to the YMCA. There is a fee of $60 for use of scuba equipment, payable to the instructor on the first day of class. Participants must have a mask, fins and a snorkel. Call Jack Farrell toll-free at 1-800-633-1633, Mark Butler at (352) 214-1171 or the YMCA at 688-9622.

Today's picks

Stage West presents Camelot: 2 p.m., 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Reserved tickets are $18. The show continues through March 16. 683-5113.

German shepherd dog clubs host dog show: 10 a.m., Florida Classic Park, 3360 Lockhart Road, east of Brooksville. Parking is $4 per vehicle. 799-1181.

Weeki Wachee Swamp Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Linda Pedersen Park at Jenkins Creek, 6400 Shoal Line Blvd., Weeki Wachee. $2 at the gate.

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