Hernando in brief

By Times staff reports

© St. Petersburg Times, published January 9, 2001

Commission schedules workshop

BROOKSVILLE -- The Hernando County Commission has scheduled a workshop for 9 a.m. Thursday in the commission chambers of the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St. The workshop is to discuss issues in regards to the Hernando County Utilities Department and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. For information, call 754-4000.

Organizations host dinner, show

SPRING HILL -- VFW Post 10209 and Ladies Auxiliary will host a dinner and entertainment by the Mummers from 2 to 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at the post, 15166 Spring Hill Drive. The meatloaf dinner will be served from 3 to 4 p.m. The cost is $6.50 per person. For information/tickets, call the post at 796-0398.

Entry forms available for fair

BROOKSVILLE -- Entry forms are available for the baby and Miss Sunburst contests to be held at 1 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Hernando County Fair. The baby contest is open to boys and girls ages 3 and younger, and the Miss Sunburst is open to girls ages 4-27. The entry fee is $35. There are additional costs for optional categories such as best attire, best smile, prettiest eyes, etc. Entry forms are available at the Hernando County Fair office, 6436 S Broad St., as well as in the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service, 19490 Oliver St., and will be acccepted through the morning of the pageant. For information, call 796-4552.

Volunteer program seeks recruits

The Hernando County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers ages 55 and older. RSVP involves seniors in services that match their personal interests, from a few hours to more than 40 hours a week. There are more than 90 non-profit organizations RSVP volunteers work with. There are no dues or membership fees. For further information, call the RSVP office at 797-7017.

Parenting workshops are free

Free Active Parenting Workshops for parents of children ages 3-12 are being offered by Exceptional Student Education, Childhood Development Services and SEDNET District 13. During the six-week program, parents meet once a week for a two-hour class. The class is video based and books are supplied. Workshops are available at the following times and locations:

6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 2001, through Feb. 20, 2001, at Brooksville Elementary School.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22 through March 5 at Deltona Elementary School.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 8 through March 15 at Spring Hill Elementary School.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 15 through March 22 at Floyd Elementary School.

Reservations are required and space is limited. To register or for information, call Doris Gero at 797-7022. Child care is available upon request.

Program provides free testing

HEART Literacy Adult Education Program provides free pre-GED testing, one-to-one and small group tutoring of reading and math (including English for Speakers of Other Languages). Classes are provided for ages 18 and older at the following locations:

5 to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, Spring Hill Elementary School, 6000 Roble Ave., Spring Hill.

9 a.m. to noon Monday and Wednesday, Church of the Nazarene, Cobblestone and County Line Road, Spring Hill.

9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Brooksville Assembly of God, 20366 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville.

11 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Robert R. Moton Early Intervention Center, St. Francis Street, Brooksville.

6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Masaryktown Community Center, Lincoln Avenue, Masaryktown.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, Eastside Elementary School, 27151 Roper Ave., Brooksville.

Free child care is available at some sites. Those attending are to bring photo identification. For information, call 797-7018.

© 2006 • All Rights Reserved • Tampa Bay Times
490 First Avenue South • St. Petersburg, FL 33701 • 727-893-8111

Contact the Times | Privacy Policy
Standard of Accuracy | Terms, Conditions & Copyright