COUNTYWIDE
Be an angel, grant a wish for needy child
The Christmas Angel Program of Hernando County is seeking donations and sponsors for children's Christmas wish lists. The program serves Hernando County children from infancy through teenage years who have been deemed "in need" and referred by schools and charitable agencies. Sponsors are provided with the children's wish lists, including clothing sizes and toy wishes. The nonprofit organization is also seeking donations of working used computers (Windows ME or above). To help, call Mary or Bill Scarff at (352) 596-1552 and leave a message.
Centenarians, sign up now for party
The Hernando County Health and Human Services Department is seeking county residents celebrating their 100th birthday — or older — during 2009. The residents will be honored at the sixth annual Centenarian Birthday Party Jan. 6 at SunTrust Bank in downtown Brooksville. Today is the deadline for centenarians to be included in the celebration. Call Health and Human Services at (352) 540-4338.
SPRING HILL
Help decorate for Angels on High
The Spring Hill Community Association is organizing the eighth annual Angels on High celebration and invites area businesses, organizations, schools, churches and individuals to participate. The event will be Dec. 11-14 on the Lake House grounds, 1202 Kenlake Ave. Participants decorate an angel for the outdoor display and contest. There is no cost to enter an angel. Angel kits cost $40, or participants may use their own supplies. The event includes a tree-lighting each night, entertainment at the Palmwood Pavilion stage and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The deadline to reserve an angel space is Nov. 28. Call Cara at (352) 666-4746.
Arc Nature Coast needs volunteers
The Arc Nature Coast needs volunteers who can help at any of its facilities. Volunteer positions are available in the POSSE equestrian program, the enrichment program at the Community CAFE in Spring Hill, at the main facility on Neff Lake Road east of Brooksville, as well as at any of several office locations, community outings and special events. Applications and background screenings are required for any position that involves direct contact with Arc's customers. There is a one-time fee of $28 for submission of paperwork to two outside agencies. Orientation and tours of the facilities are available to all volunteers. Contact John DiRienzo at jdirienzo@thearc-naturecoast.org or call (352) 544-2322.
Today's meeting
Brooksville City Council, 7 p.m., Brooksville City Hall, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville.
Today's pick
Academia Hernando presents "Our Great Writers": 10 a.m.-noon, Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. $7. 597-0158.
Hernando deaths
Howe, Erma
This list is from detailed obituaries published in Section B.
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