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Pasco-Hernando Community College is seeking business partners from Pasco and Hernando counties to host student interns starting in January. Interns would dedicate 90 hours over 15 weeks, working in a business related to their course of study.
Each semester, PHCC places about 40 interns in local businesses through its Career and Testing Services Center. For more information, contact Jacqueline Eden, assistant director of the center, at (727) 816-3334.
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The new OpenAir Market, located in the parking lot at the Towne Square Mall, 3021 Commercial Way, in Spring Hill is now open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Crafts, food and other flea market items are available. For vendor information, call (352) 678-0669.
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USA Tree Service and the Hernando County Foster Parents Association will host their second annual Christmas party for Hernando County foster children Dec. 18. This year's theme is "Music and Art."
In order to provide each child with a day of fun and memories, community support — in the form of toys, money, refreshments and gift certificates — is needed.
Gifts for the party may be dropped off at USA Tree Service, 3422 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach, or at CenterState Bank, 12435 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill.
The deadline for gifts is Thursday. Residents or businesses interested in contributing should call Karen at (352) 428-1502 or Jo-Ann or Samantha at (352) 596-1333.
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Extreme Bicycles, 14245 Powell Road, Silverthorn Plaza, Spring Hill, is donating his and hers bicycles for a drawing to benefit the Arc Nature Coast. Tickets are $3 each or two for $5.
Drawings for Giant Cypress 2012 men's and Giant Cypress 2012 women's bikes, both with a retail value of $389, will take place during the Arc's holiday open house Friday at its new education center at 6495 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Individuals do not need to be present to win.
For information and ticket sale locations, call Extreme Bicycles at (352) 684-7101 or the Arc at (352) 544-2322, ext. 109.
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The Hernando County Farmers Market, 2450 Commercial Way, in the parking lot of the old Kmart in Spring Hill, will have a food drive to benefit local charities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday through Dec. 17. Drop-off boxes will be available to collect donations of nonperishable foods, which will be distributed to local charities.
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Tijuana Cowboys, 1365 Kass Circle, Spring Hill, is conducting a toy drive to collect items for its annual Day with Santa, which will be at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 17. Items or cash donations may be dropped off at the restaurant. For information, call Regina at (352) 610-4385.
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Local tangerines and navel oranges will be available at the Rising Sun Cafe for $5 a bag from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays, with proceeds benefiting the Love Your Neighbor nonprofit organization. The restaurant is at 10 S Main St., Brooksville.
A local grower is providing the fresh produce for the fundraiser. The fruit will be picked and bagged daily and will be available through the end of the growing season.
Love Your Neighbor has a free community dinner at the cafe at 2 p.m. each Sunday, and many meals are provided on a daily basis at the cafe as well. For information about the organization, call John or Lisa Callea at (352) 428-9434. For information about the fundraiser, call the restaurant at (352) 848-0090.
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The Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida and the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce are providing free consultations to small businesses and entrepreneurs in Hernando County.
A business consultant is available at the chamber office to provide access to all of the center's services. The center's Hernando office is at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville. To schedule a counseling session, call Jerry Karp at (352) 796-0697.
Who's news
Coast Dental recently celebrated the opening of its second Hernando County practice. Coast Dental/Spring Hill East is at 14381 Spring Hill Drive in the Barclay Crossing Plaza in Spring Hill.
Dr. Athanasius Morcos, a general dentist, will provide comprehensive dental services to adults and children, starting at age 12. He has been practicing since 2001.
Morcos earned his dental degree at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey and undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology from Rutgers University in New Jersey. In addition, he completed laser training and received an associate fellowship certificate with the World Clinical Laser Institute.
Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. More than 200 dental insurance plans are accepted. For appointments, call (352) 556-0029.
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Dr. Petra Gordon Lee of Whispering Pines Dental Lodge, 609 Lamar Ave., Brooksville, recently completed a Level 2 oral surgery course and a radiology course at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and is now a fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Gordon Lee can be reached at (352) 796-2034.
Events
Petunia's Purses and Boutique, 4664 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, will have a free holiday party from 4 to 7 p.m. today.
Individuals who bring a nonperishable food item will receive a free raffle ticket. All food items will be donated to local pantries. The event will feature free refreshments by Deserts by Alex, plus vendors.
For information, call (352) 544-7647.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce has scheduled two ribbon cuttings during the coming week:
• Sunflower Springs Assisted Living, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville, noon Tuesday. Call Jessica Hoag, (352) 621-8017.
• Morris Law P.A., 13228 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, noon Thursday. Call Brian Morris, (352) 688-6880.
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Women Building Women will meet for lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Duke's American Grill and Sports Brewery, 1320 Commercial Way, Spring Hill.
The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month. Call Kristina Wehlau at (352) 628-2232.
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The Nature Coast Chapter of the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management will meet Tuesday in the medical arts building conference room at Spring Hill Regional Hospital, 10461 Quality Drive, Spring Hill.
A complimentary dinner and networking will begin at 5:15 p.m.; the meeting will be at 5:45 p.m. The program is "Toys for Tots," and guests are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. The topic is "Managers Roundtable." There will be a raffle for a $100 gift card.
The association is dedicated to the professional development of its members in health care practice management. Interested practice managers are invited.
For information, call Dee Suber at (352) 596-3338.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have its December Brochure Exchange from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Beef 'O' Brady's, 7601 Horse Lake Road, Brooksville.
The cost is $10 at the door and includes lunch. RSVP required. Call Lauren Jolly at (352) 796-0697.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have its December After Hours Mixer, sponsored by Capital City Bank, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at 14302 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill.
To RSVP or for information, call Donna Lipidarov at (352) 797-6701.
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AAA Auto Club South, 1410 Pinehurst Drive, in the shopping center at Commercial Way and Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, will offer free photos with Santa and goody bags from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday.
The event is open to the public. For information, call Allison Haygood at (352) 683-3446, ext. 2236.
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Paul & Jerry's Self Storage will host a "Give Till It's Gone" event beginning at 9 a.m. Dec. 17 at 10161 County Line Road, Spring Hill.
The event is a free giveaway for those in need. Items available include blankets, clothes, furniture, appliances and strollers.
Donations will be accepted as well. Call (352) 684-4414.
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, at 4651 Commercial Way and 10601 County Line Road, Spring Hill, will host a Dining to Donate fundraiser to benefit Stage West Community Playhouse from 4 to 9 p.m. Dec. 21.
Ten percent of customers' bills will be donated to Stage West. Those participating must present a copy of the Dining to Donate flier to their server before ordering. The donation percentage excludes tax and tip. The offer is valid for dine-in customers only.
To obtain a flier, visit Stage West's website at stagewest.net and click on the Applebee's Dining to Donate box at the top of the page.
If you have business announcements you would like to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may also email items to jhayes@tampabay.com or fax them to (352) 754-6133. Items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.
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