Credit union branch plans heart fundraiser

By Times Staff Writer
Published March 13, 2008

BROOKSVILLE - Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union's Brooksville branch will have a rummage sale to benefit the American Heart Association from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 5 at 18915 Cortez Blvd.

The credit union will participate in the American Heart Association's annual Heart Walk. Funds raised from the rummage sale will help reach the local team's pledged goal. Additional fundraisers are planned, including car washes, pancake breakfasts and hot dog and soda lunches.

Donations for fundraisers are appreciated. Local merchants or individuals interested in helping out can call Donna Morris at 799-6322, ext. 51104.

SPRING HILL

Free Wii golf event for seniors 65 and older

Evergreen Woods Health and Rehabilitation will have a Wii interactive virtual bowling tournament from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27 at the facility, 7045 Evergreen Woods Trail.

This is a free event open to all seniors 65 and older.

Teams will be assembled to compete against each other in tournament style on the Wii virtual bowling game. Prizes will be awarded to the winning bowler.

Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be raffled.

Space is limited. To register or for information, call Pam Cafra at 596-8371.

BROOKSVILLE

Hernando Historical Advisory panel to meet

The Hernando Historical Advisory Commission will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the council chambers at Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave.

The commission was created by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners to promote public interest in the county's history and to preserve and document its history.

For information, call Mary Krabel at 796-8821.

Those with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in the meeting should call 754-4061. Those who are hearing impaired can call toll-free at 1-800-676-3777 for assistance.

SPRING HILL

Arbor and Earth Day celebration on April 29

The Spring Hill Garden Club's Arbor and Earth Day Celebration will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, 1489 Parker Ave.

The event will begin with a continental breakfast, followed by speakers, entertainment, tours of the gardens and drawings for free trees.

During the celebration, visitors will learn about the importance of trees, how to select the right tree for the right place, and how to take care of that tree once it is planted. Information will also be given on native plants, water conservation, how to rid gardens of invasive plants and how to be good stewards of the environment.

For information, visit the Web site at www.naturecoastbotanicalgardens.com or call 683-9933.

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