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Hernando Today

Published: November 17, 2009

Updated: 11/17/2009 12:10 pm

Post 8681 to host Rick Chapman

BROOKSVILLE VFW Post 8681 will host a dinner show featuring comedian/impressionist Rick Chapman on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Post located at 18960 Drayton St. Cocktail hour will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., dinner will be served from 7 to 8:30 p.m., and live music will be featured from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Chapman has performed on stage at the Las Vegas Stardust Hotel, Anaheim Convention Center, Disneyland, Church Street Station and University of Miami, along with many other local area performances. He has produced over 20 Air Force commercials and has toured with the Air Force Tops-In-Blue, appearing at over 120 military bases and installations throughout the world. Chapman performs impressions of over 100 voices and has appeared on stage with Jimmy Durante, B.B. King, The Lawrence Welk Orchestra, Frank Sinatra Jr. and the Platters. Ticket cost is $20 per person which includes dinner, and proceeds will go toward helping military families in need. Paid reservations are required by Tuesday, Nov. 17. For reservations or more information, call 727-856-1860 or 352-428-7550.

Vendors sought for Post 9236 market

HERNANDO BEACH VFW Post 9236 Ladies Auxiliary will hold its annual flea market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Post located at 3435 Shoal Line Blvd. Vendors are being sought; spaces are available at a cost of $10 each. Proceeds will be used to fund the Auxiliary's veteran programs. Everyone is welcome to attend or be a vendor. For space reservations or more information, call Sharon at 352-597-7907.

SNPJ Lodge to host Thanksgiving dance

SPRING HILL Slovene-American Club (SNPJ) Lodge 778 will host a Thanksgiving dinner-dance Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Lodge's party center located at 13383 County Line Road. Dinner will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m., and the dance will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. featuring polkas, waltzes, swing, etc. Musical entertainment will be provided by Steve Juricic & Tropical Squeeze. Ticket cost is $12 per person for dinner and dance and $7 per person for dance only. The event is open to the public. RSVP for dinner selection by Tuesday, Nov. 17, by calling Eileen Harfmann at 352-799-6616.

Call to Civil War Re-Enactors

BROOKSVILLE Civil War Era Re-Enactors, storytellers, and musicians are being sought. An open audition will be conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Brewers Community Room, 1190 South Broad St. Civilian or military and Union or Confederate of all ages are welcome. Bring a rehearsed piece, Civil War era story, letter or song. Performers can attend in period attire, and there will be a $10 registration fee per auditioner. The audition will be for the on-stage production of "Civil War Tales – in Story, Song, General Lies and Exaggerations" presented by the Belle Letter Writers and 3rd Florida Wildcats to be performed by an authentic traveling troupe at the 2010 Brooksville Raid. For more information, call Juliette at 352-799-3147.

Hi-Lites to present Christmas Show

SPRING HILL Hernando Hi-Lites will present its annual Christmas Show at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at Mariner United Methodist church, 7079 Mariner Blvd. Traditional Christmas songs, as well as contemporary selections such as Frosty, The Snowman will be featured. Santa will make an appearance for young children and will distribute goodies. Following the show, a meet-and-greet with the performers and light refreshments in the foyer will also be featured. Admission will be a $5 donation and children 3 years of age and under will be admitted free of charge. For tickets or information, call Tessie at 352-686-4122.

Art League to hold show

WEEKI WACHEE Spring Hill Art League will hold its 36th annual Fall Harvest of Art show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park located at 6131 Commercial Way, at the intersection of State Road 50. The event will include a juried fine art and craft show, music festival, children's activities and a variety of food selections. For more information, call 352-596-1189 or 352-597-7435.

Fair Assoc. to feature Fall Fest

BROOKSVILLE Hernando County Fair Association will feature a Fall Fest on the Grounds Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22, at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St. (U.S. 41). Gates will open at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20. Fall Fest Knock Out – Demo Derby will be held at 7 p.m. in the new arena, with gates opening at 6 p.m. The cost will be $10 per adult and $5 each for children 3 to 10 years of age, and children under 3 years old will be admitted free of charge. On Saturday, Nov. 21, gates open at noon. Home Town Cook-Off will begin at noon; and the Truck and Tractor Pulling Show will be held at 4 p.m. The cost will be $10 per adult and $5 each for children 3 to 10 years of age, and children under 3 years old will be admitted free of charge. On Sunday, Nov. 22, gates will open at 2 p.m.; and a concert will be featured free of charge. Throughout the weekend, ride tickets can be purchased on the midway; and parking will be $2 per vehicle. For more information, call the Fairgrounds office at 352-796-4552 or visit its Web site at www.hernandofairgrounds.com.

Petting zoo at Grace Lutheran

SPRING HILL Grace Lutheran Church and Growing in Grace Preschool will feature a free petting zoo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the church located at 411 Mariner Blvd. Animals will include goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, tortoise, and bunnies. A free pony ride will be offered, along with a free hot dog and drink. Children must wear closed-toe shoes, and the community is invited. For more information, call 352-688-1057.

Post 10209 to feature 'Little Deuce Coupe'

SPRING HILL VFW Post 10209 Men's Auxiliary will hold a fundraiser dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Post located at 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive. The event will feature Little Deuce Coupe, live doo-wop to disco – Memphis to Motown. The donation is $10 per person in advance or $11 per person at the door. Ticket will include a hot dog and a hamburger with all of the fixings. For tickets or information, call the Post at 352-796-0398 or Dennis, president of the Men's Auxiliary, at 813-526-6868.

Appraisal Show at St. Frances Cabrini

SPRING HILL St. Frances Cabrini Knights of Columbus Council 13209 will hold its Fall Antique Appraisal Show from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in Xavier Hall of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 5030 Mariner Blvd. Dale Smrekar, a certified personal property appraiser, will be available who specializes in collectibles, fine art, jewelry, coins and paper money, oil paintings, sport memorabilia, antique guns, antique swords and knives, vintage toys, or anything of potential value. Smrekar has been providing appraisal services for attorneys, guardians, and individuals for the past 13 years. His appraisals meet Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practices and are accepted by local court systems, insurance companies and the IRS. Appraisal cost will be $5 per item, and only verbal appraisals will be given. Nothing will be bought or sold during the event, and refreshments will be available. The show is open to the public. For more information, call 352-683-9666.

Crafters sought for Arts-Crafts Show

RIDGE MANOR Ridge Manor Property Owners Association will hold its annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Ridge Manor Community Center, 34240 Cortez Blvd. The show will be combined with the Boy Scout Troup 406 breakfast to be held from 7 to 11 a.m. Outdoor spaces are available to rent for crafters with handmade items at a cost of $10 each and inside tables are $15 each. To reserve a space or table, or for more information, call Carol Defilippo at 352-583-2556.

Paul & Jerry's to hold fall festival

SPRING HILL Paul & Jerry's Self Storage will hold its third annual fall festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 10161 County Line Road. A yard sale and vendor show will be featured, with vendor spots still available. Entertainment, food, Florida Wildlife Alternatives, and more will be featured. Also, a food drive for the homeless to benefit Broken But Beautiful Ministries will be featured, so it is requested that attendees bring a canned good or nonperishable food item. A raffle for a Fender Starcaster Guitar, courtesy of All About Music, will also be featured. For more information, call 352-684-4414.

First UMC to host Taylor Mason

SPRING HILL First United Methodist Church will host ventriloquist, musician, comedian Taylor Mason at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the church sanctuary located at 9344 Spring Hill Drive. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Mason has appeared with Bill Gaither, as well as at Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House in Australia, Disney World, and more than 2,500 theaters, colleges and churches. Admission will be free of charge, but a love offering will be accepted. For more information, call the church at 352-683-2600.

Salvation Army to hold kettle kick-off

BROOKSVILLE Salvation Army will hold its Christmas Kettle Kick-off at noon Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Publix Supermarket located at 19390 Cortez Blvd. (truck route). Proceeds will benefit the Christmas Angel Program and will provide Christmas dinner for needy families in the community. For more information, call the Salvation Army at 352-796-1186.

Arts Club to hold show

BROOKSVILLE Arts and Crafts Club of Hernando County will conduct a show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Brooksville Woman's Club, 131 South Main St., just south of the courthouse. The show will feature jewelry and stained-glass products along with many knitted and crocheted items. The first 50 children attending will receive a free mini American flag. Indoor table rental is available for crafters at a cost from $10 to $15 each, and an outside space is $5 each. For information, call Louis at 352-796-2089.

FASC to hold bowling event

SPRING HILL Filipino American Social Club (FASC) will hold a bowling fundraiser from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at Spring Hill Lanes, 3447 Commercial Way (U.S. 19). The event is being held to support the FASC Philippine Flood Victim Project since thousands of Filipinos are homeless and hungry after experiencing three devastating typhoons. The donation is $15 per person which includes three games, bowling shoes and ball. Special "bumper lanes" will be provided for children. Prizes, raffles, and a trophy for the highest score will be featured. For more information, call Lucia Rodgers at 352-397-8308, Clovis Cayunda at 352-346-7935, Anna Slaten at 352-613-0018 or Lisa Villanueva at 352-666-7686.

Toys for Tots to begin season

U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program of Hernando County will begin its 2009 season with a registration program to serve children of the county. Children ages 6 months to 12 years old are eligible to participate. Registration will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marine Corps League Detachment 708 located at 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, off State Road 50, Brooksville, on the following dates: Nov. 18-21, 23-25, and 30; Dec. 1-5, 7-12, and 14-16. Note that the registration office will be closed on all Sundays and Nov. 26-28 for Thanksgiving. To register a child or children, the parents or a legal guardian must bring the following: 1. Driver's license, current utility bill in your name showing that you are a resident of Hernando County, and your Social Security card; 2. A birth certificate and Social Security card for each child to be registered. A guardian, foster parents or grandparents of a child must also bring papers or a court order which shows that the child or children are in your legal custody. For more information, call 352-796-3666; but phone calls will only be answered during the registration hours and dates listed above.

Vendors sought for JROTC market

BROOKSVILLE Central High School Navy JROTC will conduct Ye' Mystic Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the West Hernando Middle School parking lot located at 14325 Ken Austin Parkway. Arts, crafts, and local businesses will be featured. Games, face painting, food, etc. will also be featured. Vendors are being sought. The fee is $10 per outdoor space and $5 for each additional adjacent space. Set-up time will be from 7 to 8 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Central's Navy JROTC. For reservations or more information, call 352-279-3969.

La Sertoma to hold breakfast with Santa

SPRING HILL Hernando County La Sertoma Club will hold its annual pancake breakfast with Santa from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Guido's Restaurant, 7219 Forest Oaks Blvd., just off U.S. 19. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee will be served. A $3 donation per adult and child will be appreciated and can be paid at the door. Children ages 2 and under will be free of charge. There will be a surprise for children while supplies last, and raffle tickets for holiday prizes will be featured. The event is open to the public. The club holds fundraisers for scholarships for teens, holiday gifts for handicapped children in the county, and sponsors a child to Camp Endeavor, a summer camp for hearing-impaired children. For more information, call Cris at 352-397-4304.

Volunteers sought for Swamp Fest

HERNANDO BEACH The 17th annual Swamp Fest 2010 will be held March 6 and 7 at Linda Pedersen Park at Jenkins Creek located at 6400 Shoal Line Blvd. (County Road 595). The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Volunteers are being sought. If interested in volunteering or for more information, call Roger Davidson at 352-596-3987.

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