Club news

By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer
Published March 3, 2008

Today/New

Academia Hernando presents "Two Great Religions": 10 a.m., Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. Speakers are Rabbi Cyrus Arfa, Pastor Philip Schroeder and Dr. Adel Eldin. The presentation is part of "The Greats" lecture series. $7. 597-0158.

Hernando Green Party to show film Thank You for Smoking: 6 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Based on the novel by Christopher Buckley, this dark comedy stars Aaron Eckhart as Nick Naylor, the chief spokesman for the Academy of Tobacco Studies, who fights to keep America's right to smoke - even if it kills him - while remaining a role model for his 12-year-old son. The film also stars Robert Duvall, William H. Macy, Rob Lowe and Katie Holmes. Refreshments will be served. Free. 666-7576.

Knights of Columbus Ladies card party: Noon to 4 p.m., K of C Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The cost is $2 for games of choice, prizes and refreshments. Lorraine, 686-7691.

Today/Continuing

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.

Monday Crafters: Noon to 3 p.m., Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive. Helen, 597-1538.

Poor Rich's Chess Club of Hernando County: 6:30 to 10 p.m., cafeteria, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Bring chess set; club sets are available. Annual dues for the club are $12, which includes all family members. James, 683-7560; Andy, 686-8195; Chuck, 688-4274.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095 or Barb, 683-2440.

Spring Hill Garden Club: Plant nursery, 9 a.m. to noon, 1489 Parker Ave., Spring Hill. Gloria Nadeau, 597-1415.

St. Theresa Social Club: Bingo, 6 p.m., parish center, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. 684-5771.

Tuesday/New

"Choosing the Right Plants for Your Site": 10 a.m., Forest Oaks Government Center, 7479 Forest Oaks Blvd. Presented by Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program coordinator John Korycki. Seating is limited. Free. 754-4433.

Library to show Dreamgirls film: 2 p.m., East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. The 2006 movie is rated PG-13. Based on the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical about a trio of black female soul singers from Chicago that goes on to be a crossover hit on the pop charts in the early 1960s. The film, which won two Oscars, stars Jamie Foxx, Beyonc Knowles, Eddie Murphy and Jennifer Hudson. Light refreshments will be served. Free. 754-4443.

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. Programs include age-appropriate stories, finger plays and songs. Programs are free. No registration required. 540-6391.

Tuesday/Continuing

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Arts and crafts, noon to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. 596-1095.

Weeki Wachee Area Club: Bingo. Early bird games, 6 p.m., with regular games following, 7442 Shoal Line Blvd., Weeki Wachee. There are three $250 jackpots. Refreshments are available. Audrey, 596-3316.

Submit information to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Or fax it to 754-6133 or e-mailed to day@sptimes.com (please include club's name in e-mail subject line). The deadline is 10 days before your event or reservation deadline. 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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