Imagination Library Rollout and Registration Event: 1 to 3 p.m., Palace Grand, 275 Della Court, Spring Hill. The event is to kick off the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, a free pilot program for preschool children that is being offered by the United Way of Hernando County. Hernando County residents can register their preschoolers ages 5 and younger, who will receive a new age-appropriate book mailed directly to their home every month until the child enters kindergarten. (352) 688-2026 or visit the Web site at www.unitedwayhernando.com.
Library offers 'Express Yourself' painting with coffee teen program: 10:15 a.m. to noon, East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. The program is part of the Hernando County Public Library's teen summer library program. (352) 540-6391.
Reception for Summer Art Exhibit at City Hall: 5 to 7 p.m., Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. The exhibit, which continues through Aug. 7, 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. The reception is sponsored by the Hernando County Fine Arts Council. Call (352) 540-3810.
Today/Continuing
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 a.m., 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Play packages start at $10. Food available for purchase. (727) 868-2994.
Art workshop: 9 a.m. to noon, Weeki Wachee Senior Citizens Center, 3357 Susan Drive, at Toucan Trail, Spring Hill. Open to all mediums and for all levels of experience. Coffee and a snack served. There are no teachers, but participants help one another. A $1 donation is asked to cover the use of the facility. Marilyn, (352) 686-2396.
Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: Summer Art Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (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 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.
Nature Coast Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m., Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Millie Dabbs, (352) 666-5891.
Poor Rich's Chess Club of Hernando County: 6:30 to 10 p.m., cafeteria, Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Bring chess set; club sets available. Instructions provided to new and less-experienced players. Schoolchildren welcome. Jim, (352) 683-7560, or Andy, (352) 686-8195.
VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Spaghetti dinner, 4 to 7 p.m.; bar bingo, 7 p.m. 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road, Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.
VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: Bingo, 6:30 p.m., 1681 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4449.
VFW Post 9236 and Ladies Auxiliary: Spaghetti dinner, 4:30 to 7 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. (352) 596-9236.
Thursday/New
Library offers Rock Band Jam Session for teens: 1 to 3 p.m., Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville. Each band must include four performers (guitar, bass guitar, drummer and singer). Each band will have an allotted time to practice. At the end of the jam session practice, one band will be selected to compete at the Rock Band Rock Off Tournament at 2 p.m. Friday at the Spring Hill Branch Library. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. (352) 540-6391.
Thursday/Continuing
American Legion Post 99: Bingo, noon, 208 E Fort Dade Ave., Brooksville. The kitchen will be open. (352) 796-9369.
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. The exhibit continues through Aug. 7. (352) 540-3810.
Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Karaoke in the lounge, 2 to 5 p.m., with a snack table available. Bingo warm-ups, 4:15 p.m.; regular session, 5:45 p.m. 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Warm-ups are 25 cents per game. Food and soft drinks available; free coffee. (352) 596-2582.
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 ages 7 to 14. Participants play video games powered by stationary GameBikes. Free. JoAnn Munford, (352) 540-3835.
Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708: Wing night, 5 to 8 p.m., 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. (352) 597-7979.
Nature Coast Bridge Club: 6:30 p.m., Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Millie Dabbs, (352) 666-5891.
Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Barb, (352) 683-2440.
VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Fish night, 4 to 7 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road, Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.
VFW Post 8713 and Ladies Auxiliary: Karaoke, 7 p.m., 1681 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4449.
Information for the Events column should be submitted to Phyllis Day, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613. Information can be faxed to (352) 754-6133 or e-mailed to pday@sptimes.com (please include club's name in e-mail subject line). The deadline for news is 10 days before your event or reservation deadline. Events must be open to the public. Information cannot be published if the time, date, place, ticket (if applicable) or contact person and phone number are missing. Call (352) 754-6101 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
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