Today
Fairgrounds Flea Market and Thrift Store: Includes indoor and outdoor vendors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4552.
VFW Post 9236 breakfast: Includes eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, blueberry pancakes, toast, biscuits and gravy, juice and coffee or tea. Adult beverages may be purchased separately. Hosted by the Men's Auxiliary. 9 to 11:30 a.m. $7. VFW Post 9236, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. (352) 596-9236.
Monday
Pot roast at Marine Corps: Includes pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans. 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. $3.75. Other menu items available. Marine Corps League Detachment 708, 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. (352) 597-7979. mcl708.org.
Nature Coast Festival Singers: Rehearsals kick off for the group's Christmas concert series. New singers welcome. There are no auditions. 7 to 9 p.m. New members need only buy the music. Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. (352) 666-0674 or (352) 556-8549.
Tuesday
Spring Hill Healthcare Job Fair: There will be at least 20 employers on hand with entry-level to highly skilled positions in all phases of health care, including nursing, administration, medical assisting and therapy. Additional employers are welcome to participate. The event is free and open to all Hernando and Pasco residents and employers. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Career Central, 7361 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. (352) 200-3020, ext. 3122.
Childhood Obesity Task Force: The purpose of the group is to reduce the child obesity rate from 20 percent to 5 percent by 2030, create policy change and support grass roots efforts, and advocate for positive reform and systemic change in policies that relate to healthy body weights in children. Noon to 1 p.m. Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (352) 540-6363 or (352) 263-9843.
Arc Nature Coast Family Night: Anyone with questions about services, cuts and what lies ahead for those with developmental disabilities is invited. The program will be facilitated by Mark Barry, executive director of the Arc Nature Coast. Those attending may ask questions and learn about their rights and options. Dinner will be served. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Arc Nature Coast Education Center and Regional Evacuation Shelter, 6495 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. (352) 544-2322, ext. 110.
Boating Skills and Seamanship course: This is a nine-week comprehensive program designed for both experienced and novice boaters. Topics include boating safety, navigation, weather, radio use and Florida laws. The course continues each Tuesday through Oct. 23. Participants receive a Florida Safety Education ID card. 7 to 9:30 p.m. $50. Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary, 4340 Calienta St., Hernando Beach. (352) 397-5417.
Thursday
VFW Post 8713 Ladies Auxiliary dinner: 5 to 7 p.m. $6. VFW Post 8713, 1681 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4449.
Friday
Buffet dinner and dancing at Aripeka Elks: The meal includes Italian wedding soup, antipasto salad, lasagna, eggplant Parmesan, meatballs, linguine and clams, shrimp with broccoli, shrimp scampi and assorted desserts. Music provided by Ivory Keys. 5 to 8 p.m. $12 per person; reservations required. Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520, 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. (727) 863-2520, ext. 19.
Saturday
Fairgrounds Flea Market and Thrift Store: Includes indoor and outdoor vendors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hernando County Fairgrounds, 6436 Broad St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4552.
Humane Society of the Nature Coast adoption event: Rescue groups, including Lost Angels Animal Rescue, will be on hand with dogs available for adoption. All shoppers will receive 10 percent off their purchases. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Humane Society of the Nature Coast ReTAIL Outlet and Adoption Center at Gulf View Square mall, 9409 U.S. 19, Suite 369, Port Richey. (727) 842-9279. humanerescue.org.
Anime Afternoon: Anime is a style of animation with origins in Japan. The program, for kids and teens, will include a movie, followed by a "How to Draw Manga" presentation, where participants will draw and paint anime-inspired characters. All materials will be supplied, and snacks and drinks will be served. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. (352) 754-4043.
Brookridge Social Dance Group Western-themed dance: Music provided by Diana and Rich of Retro Express. Guests may bring their own refreshments. Coffee and ice available throughout the evening. Dunkin' Donuts will be served at about 9:30 p.m. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. $5 at the door. Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., Brookridge. (352) 597-0723.
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