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BROOKSVILLE
'Rock the Park' free concert set for Saturday
Hernando County Recreation will present Rock the Park, a free concert, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Hernando Park, 205 E Fort Dade Ave. The event features the RoadKings, which performs classic rock, country, blues and more. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. The concert is held in conjunction with the Brooksville Business Alliance's Summer Nights in Downtown Brooksville, which will be from 5 to 10 p.m., throughout downtown. Summer Nights includes family activities, a drum circle from 8 to 9 p.m., God's Hands Puppet Ministry from Grace Lutheran Church, and various vendors selling plants, produce, crafts, jewelry and food.
SPCA needs help and donations
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals/SPCA of Hernando County needs volunteers and donations. Canned cat and dog food is needed, as well as litter. Monetary donations are also appreciated. The SPCA is a nonprofit, no-kill shelter that does not receive government funding. The shelter, at 9075 Grant St. (off Sunshine Grove Road and Taylor Street), is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. To help, stop by or call (352) 596-7000. Visit the website at spcahernando1.org.
SPRING HILL
United Way yearly meeting July 28
The United Way of Hernando County will have its annual meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. July 28 at Career Central, 7361 Forest Oaks Blvd. For information, call (352) 688-2026 or visit unitedwayhernando.net.
Corrections
• Springstead High School student Nicole Cannon placed sixth in the historical paper category at the 2011 Florida History Fair. A different name was listed in a July 8 story.
• The last name of Tyler Hopkins of the West Seminole American team was reported incorrectly in Wednesday's story about the Florida Dixie Double-A Machine Pitch State Tournament.
Today's meeting
Hernando County Commission/Teamsters Local Union 79, collective bargaining session, 8:30 a.m., Department of Public Works, 1525 E Jefferson St., Brooksville.
Today's picks
Cemex Construction Materials Florida community meeting: 6 p.m., Hernando County Mining Association Enrichment Center, 800 John Gary Grubbs Blvd., Brooksville. Regarding proposed mining on property north of Cortez Boulevard and south and east of Fort Dade Avenue. (352) 796-3522, ext. 130.
Florida Library Youth Program presents Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus: Two showtimes: 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (352) 540-6391.
Florida Library Youth Program presents Snip Snap Shout with John Hlivyak: 11 a.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. (352) 540-6391.
Soup and sandwich lunch for those in need: noon-2 p.m., St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 13485 Spring Hill Drive. Free. (352) 688-0663.
Library to show 'Emperor's Club': 2 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Rated PG-13. (352) 540-6391.
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