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By HERNANDO TODAY STAFF

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 25, 2008

Recreation Dept. To Host Halloween Festival
BROOKSVILLE - Hernando County Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween Harvest Festival from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St. (U.S. 41). Haunted house, kids' games, face painting, hay ride, moonwalk, costume contest, pet masquerade, and food will be featured. Contests will be held as follows: Pet masquerade will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, with preregistration at 6:30 p.m.; and costume contest will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with preregistration at 6:30 p.m.

Admission to the attractions will be as follows: $3 for haunted house; $2 for hay ride; and game tickets will be 4 for $1. General admission to the festival and parking are free of charge. For more information, call the Recreation Department at 352-754-4031 or visit www.hernandocounty.us/parks_rec.

In addition, volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. If interested, call Marie at 352-540-6239 or e-mail to mwarren@hernandocounty.us by today.

Pumpkin Patch Program At Public Libraries

Hernando County Public Library System will offer Pumpkin Patch programs for children ages 18 months to 5 years old. Stories, songs and trick-or-treating inside the library will be featured. Children are welcome to attend in costume, and trick-or-treat bags are recommended. Registration is not required.

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hernando County. The Pumpkin Patch Party will be held as follows:

•Thursday, Oct. 23, at Spring Hill Branch Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. At 10 a.m. for toddlers 18-35 months old with caregiver, and at 11 a.m. for children 3-5 years old with caregiver. For information, call 352-540-6374.

••Friday, Oct. 24, at West Hernando Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., off State Road 50, near Weeki Wachee. At 10:15 a.m. for toddlers 18-35 months old with caregiver, and at 11:15 a.m. for children 3-5 years old with caregiver. For information, call 352-540-6391.

For more information, call the library program staff at 352-540-6391 or visit the library's Web site at www.hcpl.lib.fl.us.

Fall Festival To Be Held At Northcliffe Baptist Church

SPRING HILL - Northcliffe Baptist Church Children's Ministry will hold a Fall Festival from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the church located at 10515 Northcliffe Blvd. Carnival games, inflatable slides, snacks and candy will be featured.

Kids can dress up in costume, but scary costumes are discouraged so as not to scare the small children. Admission is free of charge, and the community is invited. For more information, call 352-683-5882 or visit the church's Web site at www.nbchurch.org.

SPCA To Present Howl-O-Dream Open House

BROOKSVILLE - SPCA of Hernando County will present its Howl-O-Dream open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the SPCA of Hernando County animal shelter located at 9075 Grant St., off Sunshine Grove Road. Pet costume contest will be featured along with Catch-Up The Clown, face painting, balloons, food vendors, 50-50 raffles, freebies, samples and give-a-ways.

Music will be provided by disc jockey Tommy T. Community vendors and sponsors, CPR Rescue, pet CPR, basic medical tips, and extended thrift store hours with special bargains will also be featured. The event is free of charge, but donations will be greatly appreciated. For more information, call Tracey at 352-584-6949 or 442-4647.

Senior Citizens Club To Hold Halloween Dance And Dinner

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County will hold a Halloween dance and dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, at the club located at 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. The cost is $15 per person. For more information, call the club at 352-596-1095.

Elks Lodge 2520 To Hold Halloween Costume Party

ARIPEKA - Elks Lodge 2520 will hold a Halloween costume party at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in the lounge of the Lodge located at 9135 Denton Ave. There will be prizes for the best costumes. Food will be available to purchase, and music will be provided by Sweet Charlie. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call the Lodge from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily from 727-863-2520.

St. Andrew's To Feature 'Heroes Unmasked'

SPRING HILL - St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will feature "Heroes Unmasked" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Krysher Hall of the church located at 2301 Deltona Blvd. The carnival type event will include games, prizes, goodies, and face painting. Come in costume, if desired, but not mandatory; and participants will be invited to solve "The Secret of the Empty Tomb." For more information, call the church at 352-683-2010.

Christian Life Assembly To Present Harvest Fest

SPRING HILL - Christian Life Assembly of God will present its annual Harvest Fest from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the church located at 13065 Jacqueline Road. Games, inflatable activities, food, clowns, candy and prizes will be featured.

Door prizes will be available, but it is necessary to register. Admission is free of charge. For more information, call 352-597-1139.

Masaryktown To Hold Children's Night On Halloween

MASARYKTOWN - Masaryktown Community Center will hold a haunted house and children's night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Center located at 539 Lincoln Ave. Haunted house, games and candies will be featured.

The event will be sponsored by the Masaryktown Activities Club, and admission is free of charge. For more information, call 352-544-1113.

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