"Hurricane and Trees" free horticulture class: 10 a.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. Urban Horticulture Agent Jim Moll of the Hernando County Cooperative Extension Service will discuss what caused trees to fail during past hurricanes, and what you can do now to prepare for hurricanes. No registration is required, but seating is limited. (352) 754-4433.
Spring Hill Regional Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Gold Exchange fundraising event: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spring Hill Regional Hospital, 10461 Quality Drive. The event will be in the hallway near the hospital's gift shop. Visitors can bring in and sell their broken, unwanted gold or silver jewelry pieces, including necklaces, rings and earrings. For information, call (352) 666-8755.
Wine and cheese reception for local artist John Joab DeRoberts: 7 to 9 p.m., Easy Street Home Decor, 100 N Brooksville Ave., Brooksville. The free reception is co-hosted by the Spring Hill Art League. DeRoberts turned to oil painting in July 2006 after an accident left him disabled. His work will remain on display at Easy Street through the end of June. (352) 848-0177.
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American Legion Post 99: Bingo, 11 a.m., 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. (352) 796-9369.
Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: "Big Money Bingo," 10:30 p.m., 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Play packages start at $10. Food will be on sale. (727) 868-2994.
Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: Summer Art Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The exhibit features works by Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society, Spring Hill Camera Club and Just Poets. There is also a reunion display that includes works by artists Diane Becker, Leslie Duncan, Betsy Glasson, Fred Mannarino, Mary Alice Queiros, Rosalie Washington and Valdora Ward. Also on display are the works of Suzanne C. Lovell, Craig Mylrea and Roy Williams. A reception with the artists, sponsored by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. June 17. The exhibit continues through Aug. 7. (352) 540-3810.
Fit N Fun 4 Kids: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, off Darby Lane, Brooksville. For youth ages 7 to 14. Participants play video games powered by stationary GameBikes. Free. JoAnn Munford, (352) 540-3835.
Hernando Council Senior Citizens No. 1: Pinochle, noon to 3:30 p.m., 8187 Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The cost is $3, which includes lunch and prizes. Linda, (352) 573-7696.
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