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By Phyllis Day, Times Staff Writer
In Print: Wednesday, July 29, 2009


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Art reception: 5-7 p.m., Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S Main St. Artists include Evie Harper, Julie Komenda, Christine Ann Morana and Lynn Simone, whose works will be on display at the restaurant through the end of August. (352) 848-0090.

Kids' Movie Day showing 'WALL-E': 10:15 a.m., East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. The animated film takes place in the year 2700. WALL-E is a robot left alone on an abandoned Earth with his pet cockroach — until the sleek robot EVE visits, thus starting a chase across the galaxy. The 2008 Disney Pixar film is rated G. The event is part of the summer Florida Library Youth Program, geared toward ages 5-12. Free. (352) 540-6391.

Resume workshop: Noon to 3 p.m., Pasco-Hernando Community College North Campus, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Brooksville. The workshop will cover the latest trends in preparing a successful resume, key things employers look for when reading a resume, and tips to propel a career forward. Assistance will be provided in creating or updating resumes. Those attending should bring a flash drive or other memory device. Free. Barbara Russo, (352) 797-5174 or russob@phcc.edu.

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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 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 are 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. The exhibit features works by Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society, Spring Hill Camera Club and Just Poets. A reunion display 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.

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. Also, a group for novice players is offered from 9:15 a.m. to noon, which includes a brief lesson and coaching. 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.

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Florida Library Youth Program presents Kids' Craft Day: 10:15 a.m., Lykes Memorial Library, 238 Howell Ave., Brooksville. Free. For ages 5-12. (352) 540-6391.

Resume workshop: Noon to 3 p.m., Pasco-Hernando Community College North Campus, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Brooksville. The workshop will cover the latest trends in preparing a successful resume, key things employers look for when reading a resume and tips to propel a career forward. Assistance will be provided in creating or updating resumes. Those attending should bring a flash drive or other memory device. Free. Barbara Russo, (352) 797-5174 or russob@phcc.edu.

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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. A reunion display 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 youth 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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