Weeki Wachee
Benefit Concert raising funds for local boy
Kids Helping Kids, a program of the Shawn and Jessica Doolittle Children's Charity Fund, will host a benefit concert for Joey Burns, who has been in a coma-like state since he was injured while playing football at Delta Woods Park. The concert takes place 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Christian Church in the Wildwood, 10051 Country Road. Tickets are $10, and all funds go to Joey. Donations also are appreciated and can be mailed to Kids Helping Kids of SJD Children's Charity Fund Inc., 14303 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609. Kids Helping Kids is a local nonprofit organization that performs musicals and dance productions to raise funds for children in need. Call (352) 684-7455, (352) 596-1388 or (813) 766-3228.
BROOKSVILLE
Ministry hosts conference
Vision Temple Ministries will present a New Year's conference Friday though Sunday at the Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 S Broad St. The event will feature Dr. J.L. Cash, Without Walls, Pastor Fred, the Vision Praise Team, Voices of Love, Generations and others. Tickets are $15 each or two for $25. Call Bishop John E. Carr at (352) 345-6501 or Elder Geraldine L. Carr at (352) 345-6216.
Reception planned for artist Starkey
A wine-and-cheese reception for artist Joseph Starkey takes place 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Easy Street Home Decor, 848 E Jefferson St. Starkey is best known for his European cafe scenes. The free reception is co-hosted by the Spring Hill Art League. Call (352) 848-0177 or go online to www.springhillartleague.com.
SPRING HILL
Winning ticket sold at Hess Express
One of five winning tickets in Saturday's Florida Lottery Fantasy 5 drawing was sold at Hess Express at 3495 Deltona Blvd. With a jackpot of $264,311.55, each winning ticket was worth $52,862.31. The winning numbers were 2, 6, 11, 20 and 25.
Resolutions set; now keep them
A free seminar on popular New Year's resolutions and how to keep them will be offered from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at Atria Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. Participants will learn how to accomplish their goals on weight loss and fitness, kicking bad habits and learning something new. Healthy refreshments will be provided. RSVP by calling (352) 596-2055.
Today's meeting
Hernando County Commission, 9 a.m., Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. Meeting televised on Bright House cable Ch. 622 and streamed on the county's Web site at www.co.hernando.fl.us.
Today's picks
Dawn Center's annual Original Art and Poetry Contest awards ceremony and celebration, 5:30 p.m., Purple Leopard Design Studio, 100 N Brooksville Ave., Brooksville. (352) 592-1288.
Library to show "Flags of Our Fathers," 3 p.m., East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. Rated R. Free. (352) 540-6391.
Hernando deaths
Fernandez, Elizabeth J.
Fortunato, Pam
Hynes, John W.
McCoskey, Patricia O.
Reyes, Genaro
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