Hernando County club news

Brooksville

Accordion Adventure: 6 to 9 p.m. today, Zip's Italian Steakhouse, 11738 Broad St. Order food from the menu. Accordionists of all levels of performance and enthusiasts are welcome. Cathy, (352) 686-0975, or Peg, (352) 442-5574.

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: 14494 Cortez Blvd. Upcoming events include: Breakfast, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday. Order from a varied menu; prices range from $3.25 to $5.25. Installation of Officers, 4 p.m. March 27. Included dinner at 6 p.m. and music for dancing. This is a semiformal event. Tickets are $10. (352) 596-2582.

Genealogy Society of Hernando County: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, LDS Family History Center, 21043 Yontz Road. Jim Corbett will speak about researching at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. Visitors are welcome. Kathleen Marsh, (352) 796-1623.

German American Club of Spring Hill: Heimatabend, Friday, Hernando Shrine Club, 13400 Montour St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. Music provided by Sepp & Heinz Diepolder. Attire is either costume or club casual. Guests can bring their own beverages. Advance tickets are $12 for members and $15 for guests; tickets at the door are an additional $2 each. Lisa Yaskulski, (352) 688-3744.

Hernando Herb Society: 1 p.m. Monday, 7070 Daffodil Drive. The theme is "Paint and Plant Your Herbs for Spring." Artist Robin Borlan will provide pots, paints and instructions for members and guests to dress up their spring herb planting. The cost is $5. Reservations required. RSVP to Mary Ann St. Arnaud, (352) 442-6523, or Mary Repper, (352) 799-5717.

VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: 1681 E Jefferson St. Post's 25th anniversary celebration, 1 p.m. March 27; cake will be served and the Country Pride Band performs at 2 p.m. (352) 796-4449.

Hernando Beach

Hernando Beach Yacht Club: La 'Fest D'Italiano, March 26. At 5 p.m. there will be a social hour and progressive wine tasting, followed by dinner and dancing. Dinner includes sausage and peppers, meatballs and eggplant parmigiano with pasta. Dessert is homemade cannoli. Coffee included. The cost is $15 for members, $17 for guests. RSVP to Pat Bidwell, (352) 666-1490.

Spring Hill

AARP Hernando County, Chapter 1026: 11:30 a.m. March 25, Atria Evergreen Woods, Great Room, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. An all-you-can-eat buffet meal will be available. Registration a must, as chapter membership greatly exceeds room capacity at the Atria. Bob, (352) 596-0722, or Joyce, (352) 688-6910.

Chesapeake Bay Club: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Gennaro's, 18329 U.S. 19, Hudson (one mile south of County Line Road). The annual shrimp feast is being planned for April at Linda Pedersen Park in Hernando Beach. All former residents of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and the District of Columbia are invited to join the club. Reed Eagle, (352) 666-1621.

Daughters of the American Revolution, Winding Waters Chapter: Noon Thursday, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The speaker is David P. Letasi, president of the Hernando Preservation Society. Sharon, (352) 796-9856.

Democratic Women's Club: Tribute to Women's Luncheon, noon Saturday, Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The theme is "Unsung SHEroes. Includes entertainment, door prizes and basket raffles. Tickets are $35 each. Beverly Brown, (352) 683-0323.

Grumman Retiree Club, Florida Midwest Chapter: 11:30 a.m. March 18, Buffet City Restaurant, 13235 Cortez Blvd. There will be a speaker from HPH Hospice. The cost for the buffet meal is $13 per person, which must be paid in advance. Reservations are a must. Hank Mehl, (352) 686-2735 or hmehl@tampabay.rr.com.

Hernando County Branch NAACP: General membership meeting, 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sterling Hills North Club House, 411 Sterling Hills Road. Refreshments served. Wayman, (352) 442-4242, or Kym, (352) 688-7144.

Hernando County Democratic Executive Committee: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Temple Beth David Jewish Center, 13158 Antelope St. Cy Wingrove, (352) 796-9754.

Irish American Society of Hernando County: 1 to 4 p.m. March 24, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. All those of Irish descent welcome. Cake and coffee served. Mardi, (352) 683-4729.

Kiwanis Club of the Nature Coast: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Boston Cooker, 5375 Spring Hill Drive. Meetings are on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Al Johnson, (352) 684-1661. Web: www.kiwanisnaturecoast.org.

Kiwanis Club of Spring Hill: Noon Tuesdays, Atria Evergreen Woods Pool House, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. Ken Krall, (352) 684-4064. Website: www.springhillkiwanis.org.

New Jersey Club: Doors open at 11 a.m., meeting at 1 p.m. today, Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road. This will be the St. Patrick's Dinner catered by La Fontana Restaurant. The menu includes corned beef and cabbage, roast pork, chicken cutlet Parmesan, parsley potatoes, rice pilaf, applesauce, mixed vegetables and salad. Served to those who purchased tickets. Bingo and horse races will be played. Bring a nonperishable food donation. Membership open to current and former New Jersey residents and spouses. Mary, (352) 666-0533.

Opera Lovers Club: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Forest Glenn Retirement Village, 1431 Friar Tuck Lane. Jerry Squires will present a program focusing on less-familiar operas and singers. Visit naturecoastwebsites.com/opera.htm, e-mail jsquier1939@earthlink.net or call Kathy Hoover, (352) 688-4741.

Spring Hill Amateur Radio Club: FCC Amateur Radio License testing, 6:30 p.m. today; club meeting, 7 p.m. Thursday, Spring Hill Enrichment Center at Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd. (352) 684-7623.

Spring Hill Garden Club: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Forest Oaks Lutheran Church, 8555 Forest Oaks Blvd. A potluck luncheon is planned; bring a dish to share and your own place settings. (352) 683-9933.

Spring Hill Women's Aglow: 25th year dinner celebration, 5:45 to 8 p.m. March 27, Atria Evergreen Woods, 7030 Evergreen Woods Trail. The speaker is Joy Green, a district representative of Aglow. Past officers will give memories of the last 25 years. The cost for dinner is $15 per person. Husbands are welcome. RSVP to Vallie, (352) 683-3931, or Loretta, 686-9923.

St. Theresa Social Club: Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, parish hall, 1107 Commercial Way. Bingo is at 5:45 p.m. Mondays. Evelyn, (352) 683-1532, or Anita, (352) 684-5771.

VFW Post 10209: St. Patrick's Day party, noon today, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive. Includes green beer, beads and entertainment by Tommy Thompson. Corned beef dinner available for $7.95. (352) 796-0398.

Weeki Wachee Woodcarvers: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, 3357 Susan Drive. (352) 666-5092 or (352) 683-9087.