HOMETOWN HAPPENINGS

Chinsegut Nature Center will conduct a Chinsegut Night Walk from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Nature Center located at 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent. In addition, the Nature Center will conduct an Introductory Archery workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21. Since class size is limited to 30 people, registration is required. Equipment will be supplied. Also, the Nature Center is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. To register or for more information, call the Nature Center at 352-754-6722.

VFW Post 9236 will hold a fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 20, at the Post located at 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. Entertainment will be provided by IKE (knucklehead). The cost is $6 per person. Also, the Post will offer $1 hot dogs Monday through Saturday, with beer special on Mondays; line dancing from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays; spaghetti dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays; wear a red shirt and receive discounts on beverages all day on Fridays; steak night on the second Saturday of the month. The public is welcome. For more information, call the Post at 352-596-9236.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a pig roast beginning at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21. Also, the Post will feature Mike the Music Man at 7 p.m. every Friday. Karaoke will be held at 7 p.m. every Saturday; and Country Pride Band will be featured from 2 to 5 p.m. every Saturday at the Post located at 1686 E. Jefferson St., Brooksville. For more information, call the Post at 352-796-4449.

Michigan Club will meet for dinner and socializing at 4 p.m. Friday, June 20, at Chesapeake Bay Crab House, 3095 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. Any former or current resident of Michigan is invited to join the club. For more information, call Tom at 352-688-0986.

Genealogy Society of Hernando County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, at the Family History Center, 21043 Yontz Road, Brooksville. Guest speaker will be Ann Huddart, and visitors are welcome. For more information, call Kathleen Marsh at 352-796-1623.

Hernando County AARP Chapter 1026 invites area seniors to its June meeting, which will be a picnic at noon Tuesday, June 24, at the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens located at 1489 Parker Ave., just east of the intersection of U.S. 19 and Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The picnic will be catered by Honey Baked Ham Restaurant with a complete box lunch. A multi-choice menu will be available. The cost is $6 per person, paid in advance. Attendees are welcome to tour the numerous specialized gardens and at 1 p.m., Jim Moll, of the Hernando County Extension Service, will talk about gardening in Florida. In addition, free seeds will be available for attendees. For prepay information, call Bob at 352-596-0722 or Jill at 352-678-5719.

Hernando Beach Club holds an "open house" Friday night dinner at the club located at 3145 Flamingo Blvd., Hernando Beach. Doors open at 5 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. All meals are prepared by members and include dessert at a cost of $8 to $10. Reservations are required by the Wednesday preceding the Friday night dinner of attendance. Also, the club will celebrate Fourth of July with an ole time barbecue on Friday, July 4. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at approximately 6:30 p.m. The event will be held indoors with dancing. Cyndi "The One Lady Band" will provide entertainment with favorite songs along with tributes to celebrate the Fourth of July. The cost is $10 per person for members and $12 per person for guests. The people-friendly club is open to all. For reservations or more information, call Bunni at 352-688-4976. Visit the club's Web site at www.hernandobeachclub.com. For reservations or more information, call Bunni at 352-688-4976.

Fraternal Order of Eagles, Hallcrest Aerie 4497, is open from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Aerie located at 1391 Kass Circle, Spring Hill. The Aerie is accepting new members, dual membership transfers, and previous members. Activities are as follows: karaoke is held Saturday evenings, free pool Thursdays, bowling machine tournament, monthly barbecue party, auctions, yard sales, holiday parties, fundraising, raffle. The Aerie has all new officers and new trustees. For more information, call 352-684-3860.

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582 holds dinner and dancing every Friday at the Lodge located at 14494 Cortez Blvd. Doors will open at 4 p.m., and dinner will be served from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Dancing will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for members and $11 for guests. The cost for dancing only is $6 per person. Live music with ballroom and line dancing will be featured. For more information, call the Lodge at 352-596-2582.

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520 serves fish and french fries from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Friday. The cost is $3 per person. Also, Friday dinner is served from 5 to 8 p.m. with music from 6 to 10 p.m. Menu choices include baked or fried fish, baked chicken and the "chef's special," which includes a vegetable, potato, salad or soup, and dessert. Prices range from $8.50 to $10. Also, the Lodge holds bingo every Wednesday and Sunday at the Lodge located at 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. On Wednesdays, bingo begins at 10 a.m. A potluck is held from 3 to 6 p.m.; bring a dish. Music will be provided for dancing. On Sundays, bingo begins at 4:30 p.m. Food will be available both days. For more information, call the Lodge at 727-863-2520.