Area Events 0625

Greek Church to feature luau

BROOKSVILLE Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church will feature a Hawaiian Luau from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26, in Marty Hall of the church located at 13460 Olympic Village Lane, off Sunshine Grove Road. Food and games with prizes will be featured. Ticket cost is $12 per person and must be purchased in advance. For tickets or information, call Emily Thomas at 352-650-0307.

Buffet and dance at St. Frances

SPRING HILL St. Frances Cabrini Knights of Columbus 13209 will hold its "Summer Fun Bar-B-Q Buffet and Dance" from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 26, in Xavier Hall of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church located at 5030 Mariner Blvd. Music will be provided by Larry Greer, "Singing '50s Till Now." Pulled pork and chicken, beef brisket, ham, barbecue beans, potato salad, cole slaw, dessert, coffee, soda and water will be provided. BYOB. Ticket cost is $12.50 per person. For tickets or information, call Jack Hauser at 352-686-9767 or the Parish Office at 352-683-9666.

Barbecue to benefit Sgt. Frank Loreto

BROOKSVILLE Fraternal Order of Police will host a fundraiser barbecue from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 26, at the Hernando County Fairgrounds located at 6436 Broad St. (U.S. 41). Hernando County Sheriff's Sgt. Frank Loreto has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer and is undergoing treatment. The event will be a fundraiser to help offset the medical costs. Bring the family for a day of games and food. WQYK will be airing remotely throughout the afternoon; and Tampa Bay Buccaneer players will be meeting, greeting, and cooking. Raffles will include a seven-day Hawaii trip and two 42-inch flat screen televisions. Ticket cost will be $10 per single, $15 per couple, or $20 for entire family and will be available at the gate. All proceeds will go to the Frank Loreto Family Fund, and donations will be appreciated to Florida Traditions Bank. For information, call Brian McGinnis at 352-678-0950.

High Point to present concert

BROOKSVILLE High Point Social Club will present Vic Thompkins and VTO in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at the High Point Community Center located at 12249 Club House Road. Music from the '60s, '70s and '80s will be featured. Ticket cost is $15 per person, and the public is invited. For tickets or information, call 352-397-3638 or Ralph at 352-200-8843.

Ham Radio Day at county airport

BROOKSVILLE Spring Hill Amateur Radio Club (SHARC) amateur radio operators will host a Ham Radio Field Day from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, through 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at American Aviation located at 2495 Broad St. at the Hernando County Airport. During the National Field Day for Amateur Radio, FCC licensed hams will set up amateur radio stations across the United States to contact other ham stations in a display of emergency communications capabilities. The highlight of the event will be the food, which is prepared and served by club members, just as in a real emergency. The public is invited. For information, call 352-650-0023.

Field Day at Pedersen Park

HERNANDO BEACH Hernando County Amateur Radio Association will participate in the American Radio Relay League-sponsored Field Day activities from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26 through 2 p.m. Sunday, June 27, at Linda Pedersen Park, 6300 Shoal Line Blvd. Emphasis will be on radio operator communication skills and efficiency under emergency conditions, as this club will compete against hundreds of other emergency Field Day locations across the USA. When all other communication is down due to a storm or other emergency, amateur radio operators rise to the occasion, often providing the only communication to the outside world in those first critical 24 to 36 hours. The public is welcome to observe and learn about ham radio. Information will be available on how to become a Ham and to sign up for its next beginning class to be held in August. For information, call 352-848-4381.

Girl Scouts to host family picnic

SPRING HILL Spring Mermaids Service Unit of the Girl Scouts of America will host its fourth annual family picnic from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 27, in Shelter 1 at Crews Lake Park located at 16739 Crews Lake Road, off Shady Hills Road. Activities will include face painting, bounce house, crafts, games, and a disc jockey. Families should bring own cooler, extra chairs and/or blanket. Hot dogs will be served. Daisy Scouts are encouraged to bring chips and dip; Brownie Scouts should bring side dishes; and Juniors, Cadets, Ambassadors and Seniors should bring desserts. The event is open to all Girl Scouts and their families plus any girl that is interested in joining. For information, call Amy Jacobsen at 352-584-5216 or Dawn Badami at 352-584-6482.

Hill House B&B to host Cowling

BROOKSVILLE Hill House Bed & Breakfast will host an evening of storytelling from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at the B&B located at 406 E. Liberty St. Local author Jerry Cowling will salute lesser known patriots of the American Revolutionary War with short biographical sketches of generals, spies, flag makers and politicians. The evening of entertainment and refreshments will be free of charge. Hill House B&B is owned and operated by Pierre Desjardins. For information, call 352-345-4466.

Philippine Assoc. to present dinner show

SPRING HILL Hernando County Philippine American Association will present its Independence Day dinner, show and dance from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at VFW Post 10209 located at 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive. The menu will include roast pork, spare ribs, roast chicken, lumpia, pancit (noodles), assorted vegetables and desserts. Cash bar will be available. Ticket cost is $15 for members, $18 for non-members, $10 for 6- to 15-year-olds, and free of charge for children 5 years of age and under. For tickets or information, call Aurora Rice at 352-848-1031, Cobbie Attienza at 352-666-5381 or Giezel Tadlip at 352-397-9730.

Paul & Jerry's to hold yard sale event

SPRING HILL Paul & Jerry's Self Storage will hold a yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at its facility located at 10161 County Line Road. In addition to the yard sale, the blood bank, Career Central, food and more will be featured. All proceeds will be donated to the Boys and Girls Club of Hernando County. For information, call 352-684-4414.

Christian Women to host luncheon

BROOKSVILLE Brooksville/Spring Hill Christian Women's Connection, affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries, will host a luncheon for women from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, off Barclay Avenue. Honoring all teachers - the feature presentation will be "Students and teachers modeling fashions from Bealls Outlet." Inspirational speaker will be Maria Goodsell of Brooksville with the theme, "If Freedom is Priceless, why did it cost so much?" The inclusive cost is $13.50 per person, and reservations are required by Thursday, July 8. For assured seating, early reservations are suggested. For reservations or information, call Dolores at 352-799-3735 or Barbara at 352-796-5216.

FASC to sponsor charity dinner

SPRING HILL Filipino American Social Club (FASC) will sponsor a charity dinner for the People Helping People organization from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at the Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, off Forest Oaks Boulevard. People Helping People is an interfaith organization which helps fight hunger in the county by providing free meals, clothing, groceries and resource material to the homeless and families in need. FASC is a nonprofit, social, cultural and charity organization which prides itself in service to the community. Volunteers, fundraising assistance, sponsors for Sunday meals, and monetary donations are needed. For information, call People Helping People at 352-686-4466.

Yacht Club to hold dinner-show

HERNANDO BEACH Hernando Beach Yacht Club will hold a dinner and show starring Crazy Carol Saturday, July 24, at the Yacht Club located at 4163 Shoal Line Blvd. Social hour will begin at 4:45 p.m., buffet dinner at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be served during the social hour. The dinner prepared by Chef Jack Tooman will be salad, carved roast beef, baked potato, vegetable, and peach flambé dessert. Dress code is casual with shorts permitted. Reservations are required. Tickets are limited and must be purchased by Wednesday, July 21. Ticket cost is $18 for members and $20 for guests. Tickets can be purchased at the Yacht Club from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays; or to obtain tickets by mail, call Dick Weichman at 352-597-2535.

'Summer Nights' in Brooksville

BROOKSVILLE Love Your Neighbor announces that it will team with the Brooksville Business Alliance and will offer "Hot Summer Nights in Downtown Brooksville" from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17 and Aug. 21. Downtown restaurants and shops will be open for business with plans for live entertainment and family activities including chalk art on the street and artists' displays. Booth space is reserved for nonprofit groups as well, and local churches are encouraged to participate. Interested parties should contact Lisa at 352-428-9275. The event is an extension of the Market on Main Street which is held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday in front of the courthouse. For more information, call Lisa at 352-428-9275.