Hometown Happenings 0625-26

Community event

Hernando County Bar Association Build Day with Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25. Residents are encouraged to participate in the community service project and to install the siding for the Kyle family home at 16076 Boca Raton St., Brooksville. A minimum of $2,500 needs to be raised to purchase the vinyl siding materials and supplies. Any additional proceeds donated will be used to help finish the house. Financial contributions are payable directly to: Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County, Inc., P.O. Box 15389, Brooksville, Fla. 34604. On your check, note in the memo "Hernando County HCBA Build Day." To sign up to volunteer for the HCBA Build Day, contact the Hogan Law Firm via email to jennifer@hoganlawfirm.com or call 352-799-8423.

Computer club

Hernando Computer Club will present "Get started with your Computer," part two of two, by Ron Purkhiser at 10 a.m. June 27 in the North Room of the Education B building of Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Also, the club will present "Best Programs for SlideShows" by Brigitte Haag at 10 a.m., "Convert your Records and Cassettes to Music CDs" by Ron Purkhiser at 1 p.m. and "PC maintenance and Security" by Gray Alexander at 7 p.m., all June 28 in the North Room. The cost for lecture classes of the club is $2 per person. Lecture classes do not require registration, but hands-on classes require preregistration. The public is welcome. For information, visit www.hcc.org or call the club at 352-684-7171.

Education

Hernando County Utilities Department will hold a Rain Barrel Workshop at 5:30 p.m. July 5 at the Utilities Department, 21030 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The workshop will be presented by John Korycki of the Hernando County Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program. Each participant will receive a completed rain barrel, along with instructions on its proper use, placement and decoration. Using rain barrels in a landscape helps to reduce dependence on irrigation and supplements rainfall when it is dry. The cost of the class is $30 per completed barrel. Preregistration is required and will be received on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is only open to residents of Hernando County. To register or for information, call 352-540-6230.

Genealogy

Genealogy Society of Hernando County will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the LDS Family History Center, 21043 Yontz Road, Brooksville. Visitors are welcome. For information, call Kathleen Marsh at 352-796-1623.

Seniors

AARP Chapter 1026, Hernando County East, will meet at 11:30 a.m. June 30 at Buffet City, 13235 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Topics will be "Blessings in a Backpack" by Ron VanMetre of People Helping People and "Hurricane Preparedness" by Hernando County Emergency Management. Bring a nonperishable item. Since seating is limited, reservations are required. Call Steve Mattingly at 352-754-9404 or Kathy Casey at 352-428-2368.

AARP Chapter 1091, Hernando County West, will hold multiple meetings as follows: July 6 at Spring Hill Public Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. The topic will be "Write your own Biography...a Workshop," and box lunches will be brought in from Honey Baked Ham. Seating is limited to the first 40 callers; and July 15 at Spring Hill Diner, 7385 Spring Hill Drive at Kass Circle. The topic will be "Final Arrangements...What you need to know" presented by Grace Memorial Gardens, Hudson. Both meetings will begin at 11:30 a.m. In addition, the following two meetings will be identical in content as follows: July 12 at Outlet Mall, 3021 Commercial Way, Spring Hill; and July 20 at Elks Lodge 2582, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The topic will be "Medicare Fraud." Both meetings begin at noon, but plan to arrive at 11:30 a.m. Since seating is limited, reservations are required. Members and newcomers are invited. For reservations or information, call Bob Williams at 352-596-0722.

Community

NatureCoast Pasco, Hernando and Citrus 9.12 Groups will meet at 11:30 a.m. June 25 at the Spring Hill Lanes lounge, 3447 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. Special guest will be Brian Corley, Pasco County Supervisor of Elections. Corley will conduct 15-minute classes on voter registration and poll watching. Admission is free, and the public is welcome. For information, visit www.naturecoast912groups.org.
Hernando County Sheriff's Office/Emergency Management is seeking individuals 18 years of age or older to join the Hernando County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). CERT volunteers receive special training which enhances their ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from a disaster situation. As an organized team, CERT volunteers provide vital services to the community when emergency personnel are delayed due to the severity of the situation. Classes will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 8 (except July 4) in the Emergency Operations Center, 18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Previous emergency responder experience is not required. The training, materials and equipment will be provided free of charge. CERT members must pass a required background check. An application is available at www.hernandosheriff.org/em, click on the CERT link. If interested, contact Richard Russell at 352-754-4083 or email rrussell@hernandosheriff.org.

Hernando County Sheriff's Office Citizen Volunteer Corps is accepting applications for its Public Service Aide Program. The program is an exceptional volunteer opportunity that provides a higher level of training and a sense of satisfaction due to its extensive nature of service. PSAs serve on patrol by handling minor calls for service from citizens and by assisting patrol deputies in nonemergency cases. Applications are available at the main office, 18900 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, and at the Sheriff's District II office, 7499 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. A total of 14 citizens will be selected for the first PSA Academy class to begin in July. For information, call 352-797-3678 or visit www.hernandosheriff.org

Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Atria Evergreen Woods pool house, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, off State Road 50, Spring Hill. For information on upcoming events and speaker opportunities, visit www.springhillkiwanis.org or call Dennis McKenna at 352-584-7023.

The Reading Room is open from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Spring Lake Community Center library, 4184 Spring Lake Highway (the "rock building" across from the church). No computers, no e-books, just good reading. Membership is not required. For information, call 352-796-4704.

Botanical

Spring Hill Garden Club will meet at 1 p.m. June 28 at Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Rita Grant, Hernando County Master Gardener, will present a program, "Gardening for Wildlife." Members of the club maintain the plant nursery located at 1489 Parker Ave., off Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, the waterfall area at the entrance to Spring Hill on U.S. 19, and the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens adjacent the nursery. The nursery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to noon Mondays and Saturdays. Visit the gardens anytime during daylight hours. For information, call 352-683-9933 or visit www.naturecoastbotanicalgardens.com.

Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. July 12 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, Hudson. The annual open forum will be featured. Chapter members will share garden activities in which they have been involved over the past year and any special yard, community or environmental projects or problems they have tackled. Meetings of the chapter are free; and interested parties are invited to attend, bring questions and participate in the light refreshments and native plant drawing. For information, call Mary at 727-849-2335 or visit www.pasconativeplants.org.

Arts/Crafts

Kids Wildlife Camp will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12-14 at Town Square Mall, 3021 U.S. 19, Spring Hill. Certified Ross Instructor Randilyn Cochran will teach the students how to paint a sneaky raccoon, and kids 11-17 are welcome. The cost is $30 per person for the three-day camp. Since the camp is limited to six students, advance registration is required. Kids must register with a parent at the Town Square Mall; a release must be signed and prepaid by July 10. For information, call Randilyn at 352-683-7672.

Quilters of the Nature Coast is a newly formed guild for experienced and beginner quilters. The group will meet the third Wednesday of each month beginning July 20. Join before July 4 and become a charter member. For information, visit www.ncquilters.org or call 352-684-7222.

Library program

Brooksville Book Discussion Group will meet at 6 p.m. July 18 at the Main Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville. "My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey" by Jill Bolte Taylor will be the topic of discussion. In 1996, then 37-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist Taylor suffered a stroke. The book chronicles her journey from debilitating stroke to full recovery. Registration is not required, but copies of the book are limited. New members are welcome. For information, call the library at 352-540-6392.

State clubs

Illinois Club of Spring Hill will meet at 1 p.m. July 1 in the fellowship hall of Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Instead of a speaker, the annual red, white and blue potluck luncheon including desserts will be featured. Members are requested to bring the entrée for which they signed up for the buffet table plus own soft drinks and place settings. The object of the club is to promote fellowship, social and fraternal activities for former residents of Illinois. In addition to monthly meetings, activities include eating out at a local restaurant each month and group travel opportunities. Annual dues are $12 per person. All former Illinois residents and their partners are invited to join the club or to come as a guest prior to making a decision to join. For information, call Pat Godfrey at 352-597-0346.

Wisconsin Club will hold its social night at 4 p.m. July 20 at Kally K's Restaurant, 3383 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. The club also offers travel opportunities. On July 29, a group will attend the Show Palace presentation of the Neil Sedaka musical, "Breaking Up is Hard to Do." Annual dues are $10 per person, and either spouse having lived in Wisconsin qualifies membership for both. For information or to book a trip, call Carolee at 352-666-2974.

Community outreach

Greater Love Outreach Ministries will conduct its "Feed-A-Child" program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Brooksville Housing Authority, 800 Continental Drive, Brooksville. A bag lunch will be provided for school age children, and the last day that meals will be provided will be Aug. 19. For information, call 352-593-4175.

St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church will serve its "In His Footsteps" soup-and-sandwich outreach program lunch for those in need from noon to 2 p.m. July 14 in the Parish Hall of the church, 13485 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The program is offered the second Thursday of every month, and the meal is free. For information, call the church office at 352-688-0663.

Jericho Road Ministries is seeking volunteers to help provide food supplies to the poor, elderly and homeless people of Hernando County. Jericho is facing extra pressure because of the growing numbers of unemployed and homeless. Volunteer helpers are needed at its food distribution location at Mary's House in Brooksville. To get scheduled to help part time, once a week from 9 a.m. to noon, call Joe LaGuardia at 352-593-7792 or 352-799-2912.

Christian Life Assembly of God announces the opening of its food pantry to the community. Hours of operation will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday at the church, 13065 Jacqueline Road, Brooksville. The free program is offered to residents of the county who, whatever their circumstances, are in need of assistance with food. For information, call 352-597-1139.

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will conduct a free bread and pastries giveaway for those in need from 9 to 10 a.m. every Saturday in the Parish Hall (side entrance) of the church, 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill. For information, call 352-683-2010.

Christ the King Full Gospel Worship Center will conduct a food and bread items giveaway for families in need from 10 a.m. to noon every Monday at the worship center, 5111 U.S. 19, Spring Hill. No requirements, other than I.D. Tammy Bennett is in charge of the ministry. For information, call 352-596-5366.

Military/Veterans

Navy Seabee Veterans of America meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at VFW Post 9236 at 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. For information, call 727-488-0153.

Music/Dance

Hernando County Recreation Department offers "Tribal Belly Dancing" from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays as follows: Tuesdays at Springstead High School, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill; and Thursdays at Kennedy Park, 895 Kennedy Blvd., Brooksville. Tribal belly dancing is a unique form of dance because of the dance steps and the ability to be improvisational. This form of dance is a melting pot of movements and attitudes taken from various dance cultures throughout the world. The instructor is Jayne Arrington, and prior dance experience is not necessary. The cost is $10 per class paid monthly or $9 per month for six weeks, or $15 for drop-ins. Advance registration is not required, and all ages are welcome. For information, call Jayne at 352-540-1568 or the recreation department at 352-754-4031 or visit www.hernandocounty.us/parks_rec.

Hernando Harmonizers has openings for singers. Men who love to sing are invited to join the Hernando Harmonizers of the Barbershop Harmony Society every Monday at Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, just north of the intersection of State Road 50 and U.S. 19, Weeki Wachee. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., and singing begins at 7 p.m. Singers have an opportunity to participate in community performances, annual show, competitions, etc. Guests are requested to call 352-556-3936 prior to planning a visit. For information, visit its website at www.HernandoHarmonizers.org

Hernando Hills Hi-Lites will meet for rehearsal at 7 p.m. every Monday at Fellowship Community Church, 11250 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. The women's chorus invites women of all races and creeds who can carry a tune and love to sing. The chorus sings a cappella, four-part harmony. The Hi-Lites perform at many community functions, as well as private celebrations and are members of Harmony, Inc., an organization of over 20,000 outstanding women, and compete at area and international levels. For information, call Tessie at 352-686-4122.

Accordion Adventure will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Elks Lodge 2582, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The informal group consists of accordionists that are enthusiasts of all levels of performance. Admission will be $2 per person, and the public is welcome. For information, call Cathy at 352-686-0975 or Peg at 352-442-5574.

Spring Hill Acoustic Guitar Club meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for a jam and song circle. All styles are welcome at all playing levels. The club's goal is to play together, have fun doing it and to provide encouragement and support for each other in an effort to become better players. Also, the club is available to perform at nonprofit and social club events. For information, call Curt at 352-666-3951 or Ken at 352-684-6789.

Fraternal

Elks Lodge 2582 holds bingo from 4:30 to 10 p.m. every Thursday at the Lodge, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Food will be available which will include pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, fries, coffee and soda. The event is open to the public. For information, call bingo chairman Joe Damroth at 352-442-3664 or the Lodge at 352-596-2582. Also, pizza and wings will be offered at 6 p.m. in the lounge. A slice of cheese pizza will be $1.25, a slice of pepperoni pizza will be $1.50 and a full pie will be $10. Jumbo wings will be 50 cents. This will be available to members and guests. For information, call the Lodge.

American Legion Post 186, its Auxiliary and Color Guard host a fish fry every Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Post, 12091 Cortez Blvd. Menu choices will include filet of fish, jumbo shrimp, chicken fingers, along with fries, cole slaw, and a roll. Combination plates can also be purchased. The price will range from $5.50 to $7. In addition, the Auxiliary will be selling items from a dessert table. Following the meal, karaoke will be provided from 7 to 11 p.m. The Post is open to members and their guests. For information, call the Post at 352-597-9995.

Arts/Crafts

Quilters of the Nature Coast is a newly formed guild for experienced and beginner quilters. The group will meet the third Wednesday of each month beginning July 20. Join before July 4 and become a charter member. For information, visit www.ncquilters.org or call 352-684-7222.

Kids Wildlife Camp will be offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 12-14 at Town Square Mall, 3021 U.S. 19, Spring Hill. Certified Ross Instructor Randilyn Cochran will teach the class how to paint a sneaky raccoon, and kids 11-17 are welcome. The cost is $30 per person for the three-day camp. Since the camp is limited to six students, advance registration is required. Kids must register with a parent at the Town Square Mall; a release must be signed and prepaid by July 10. For information, call Randilyn at 352-683-7672.

Recreation

Spring Hill Camera Club meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Brooksville Enrichment Center, Medical Arts Building, Suite 120, of the Brooksville Regional Hospital campus, 17222 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Club business and an informative presentation are conducted on the second Monday, and a photo completion is judged each fourth Monday. Membership is open to all beginning and experienced film and digital photographers. For information, call Bill at 352-556-3708 or visit www.springhillcameraclub.org.

Spring Hill Bocce Club meets at 7 a.m. every Tuesday and Friday at Delta Woods Park, 3400 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill. The club is accepting new members. Annual membership dues are $5 per person, and the club holds a tournament once a year. For information, call Lucky Todaro, club president, at 352-596-3501.

Sales

Brooksville Farmers Market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday along Main Street in front of the Hernando County Courthouse in downtown Brooksville. Local vendors, produce, crafts, food, dog treats, jewelry, honey and more will be featured. If interested in becoming a vendor or for information, call Jodi at 352-232-4241.

Radio Clubs

Spring Hill Amateur Radio Club (SHARC) meets at 7 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the Oak Hill Hospital Partner's Club, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. Anyone interested in Ham Radio is welcome to attend. Testing for an FCC license is conducted at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the same location. The club operates a 2-meter repeater on 146.805 MHz (no tone). Every Tuesday the club conducts two nets: a SKYWARN Weather Net at 7:15 p.m. and a Club net at 7:30 p.m. Anyone with a Ham Radio license is welcome to participate in both nets and attend monthly meetings. For club information, visit www.kf4ixu.org or call Dave KB3GYN at 352-684-3925.

Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Club features its club radio net at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday nights on the club's repeater WA4GDN, 146.670 MHz. Read the club's newsletter at www.gulfcoastarc.org. For information, call Bill KI4QJK at 727-869-0784.

Youth

City of Brooksville's Recreation Department will offer a "Play to Learn" indoor toddler program from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday at the Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, off Darby Lane, Brooksville. The cost is $3 per class and is for toddlers ages 1-5 and their moms. For information, call the Recreation Department at 352-540-3835.

Boys and Girls Clubs are conducting a Car Campaign program to help underwrite its youth programs. Donations of unwanted cars are being sought, and cars do not need to be in running condition. To donate a car or for information, call 800-246-0493.

Seniors Activities

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County offers the following activities at the hall located at 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill: bingo will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday, and card games are held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday and Thursday. For information, call Barbara at 352-683-2440. For information regarding crafts, line dancing and Weight Watchers, call the club at 352-596-1095. Group road trips such as Biloxi, Sterling and Hard Rock plus cruises are periodically arranged for members and their guests. The club is for those 55 years of age and older, and club membership is $25 annually. For information, call the club at 352-596-1095.

Crime Watch

SHARP Crime Watch is seeking day and night patrollers and dispatchers. SHARP Crime Watch has been in existence for 28 years watching over the Spring Hill area. Patrollers are provided with radios and patrols his or her own area. Dispatchers keep close contact with the Sheriff's Department, Animal Services, Road Department, Code Enforcement, etc. SHARP makes daily calls to the elderly who live alone and will also watch someone's home when the residents are out of town. SHARP meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. If interested in volunteering, attend the monthly meeting or call 352-683-5936 or email scrimewatch@tampabay.rr.com

Seniors Programs

Mid-Florida Community Services provides nutritious meals year-round to seniors age 60 and over. Seniors are welcome to visit any one of its four dining sites within the county. In addition, the Meals on Wheels program provides nutritious lunches five days a week to seniors who are homebound. The daily contact by the program's volunteers ensures a visit by someone who provides companionship, while checking on the person's health and well being. Volunteers are welcome, and donations are appreciated. For information, call 352-796-1425 or 352-796-0485.

Experience Works, a senior work force solution, provides information and assistance with employment and training to income eligible seniors age 55 and older. For information, call Amy at 352-200-3042.

Social

Latinos Unidos Social Club of Spring Hill opens at 7 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at its facility in the Starck Plaza, 12528 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Bingo, dominos, cards, billiard table, music and a cash bar are featured. Membership is open to the public. For information, call Jenny Mojica at 352-688-1022.

Thrift Shops

Jericho Road Ministries has a thrift store in the Winchester Plaza, 5260 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, in addition to its other stores, 16479 Wiscon Road, Brooksville, and in the Sunrise Plaza at 31170 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor. All stores are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Clothing for adults and children, household items, furniture, kitchenware, toys, as well as numerous specialty items are available for sale. The Ministry has a women's shelter, Mary's House, 1163 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The thrift stores were established for the purpose of supporting the Jericho Road Men's Rescue Mission Shelter, 1090 Mondon Hill Road, Brooksville. Donations are welcome and can be brought to any of the thrift stores during business hours or larger items can be scheduled for pick-up daily. For information or to schedule a pick-up, call 352-797-9009.

SPCA Thrift Shop, 9075 Grant St., adjacent to the shelter, Brooksville, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Housewares, books, games, toys and clothing for the entire family are featured. All clothes are $5 a bag. All proceeds from the thrift shop benefit the care and upkeep of the animals at the shelter. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays or Fridays, but large furniture or appliances cannot be accepted. To reach the SPCA shelter and thrift shop, take Sunshine Grove Road (off State Road 50) to Taylor Street, then turn left onto Grant Street. For information, call the thrift shop at 352-540-5727.

Also, the SPCA is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and assist in the care of the dogs and cats at the shelter. Day and hours are flexible. For information, call the shelter at 352-596-7000. In addition, the SPCA of Hernando County is seeking a clinical microscope in an effort to reduce operating costs of the no-kill animal shelter. To donate a microscope, call 352-596-7000.

Habitat for Humanity Thrift Store, 19450 Cortez Blvd., in the Brooksville Square Shopping Center, Brooksville, is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Clothing for adults and children, furniture, household items, kitchenware, books and a holiday room are featured. Donations are welcome and can be delivered to the thrift store during business hours. Larger items can be picked up Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. Volunteers are needed to work in the thrift store or on construction. Habitat established the thrift store to support the construction of decent and affordable Habitat houses for low-income eligible individuals who are willing to partner in the building of someone else's home and their home. For information, call 352-754-1159.

Daystar Life Center Thrift Shop has announced the Thursday opening of its clothing thrift shop at its facility, 7120 Hope Hill Road, off State Road 50, Brooksville. BOGO Day (buy one-get one free) will be featured, with the free clothing item being of equal or lesser value than the purchased clothing item. BOGO Day hours will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday. All of the Daystar Life Center thrift shops will be open from 8:30 a.m. to noon every Friday and Saturday including the clothing thrift shop. Furniture, housewares, books, small appliances, clothing, crafts, electrical items and a children's toy shop will be featured. The Daystar facility is a quarter mile behind St. Anthony Catholic Church. To schedule a pickup or for information, call 352-799-5930 or visit www.daystarlifecenter.org.

Karen's Kit 'n Kaboodle (St. Andrew's Thrift Shop), 2301 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill, has a new furniture storage building offering a variety of furniture such as chairs, wall units, electric organs, artwork will be featured, including some sick room needs. The boutique-style shop is open from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The shop features a $5 bag sale the second Tuesday of the month. Donations are appreciated and can be left in the shop during hours of operation or in the drop-off bin after hours. To volunteer or schedule pick-up of large items, call 352-686-1114.

Equine Rescue

Schatzan Ranch is a nonprofit horse rescue/rehab facility that is accepting donations of any kind, i.e. monies, time, supplies, or services. Donations are tax deductible and are all used for the horses. Appointments can be arranged to visit the ranch. For an appointment or information, call John and Kathy Schatzan at 352-585-7014 or 352-263-4701, or email Schatzan@aol.com.