Get out and about in Hernando County

Today/new

"Date Night" movie and dinner: 6 to 9 p.m., Ridge Manor United Methodist Church, 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor. The movie to be shown is Fireproof, which focuses on the secret to lasting and healthy relationships. Dinner will include homemade lasagna. Singles and couples are welcome. The cost is $10 per person for dinner and movie, or $4 per person for movie only. (352) 583-3770.

Fish fry at VFW: 5 to 8 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9236, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. The cost is $5 for a meal of fish, fries and trimmings. Shrimp is also available. There will be live music. The fish fries will be offered weekly. (352) 596-9236.

Florida Library Youth Program presents Balloon Storyteller: 10:15 a.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. This is an interactive show featuring stories, comedy and balloon props. Free. For children ages 5-12. Parents or guardians must remain on the library premises. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hernando County. (352) 540-6391.

Friday/continuing

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Serves fish or chicken sandwiches for $3 each. Dinner, 5 to 8 p.m., with music provided from 6 to 10 p.m. Menu choices are baked or fried fish, baked chicken and a "chef's special"; prices vary from $8.50 to $11. Reserved seating; call at least one day ahead. (727) 863-2520.

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: Dinner and dancing, 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Doors open at 4 p.m.; dinner served from 5 to 6:15 p.m. Music for dancing provided. Dinner is $10 for members and $11 for nonmembers; dancing only is $6. (352) 596-2582.

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 67: Bingo. Warm-ups at 4:45 p.m., early bird at 6 p.m. and regular games at 6:30 p.m., 16314 Cortez Blvd. west of Brooksville. (352) 796-1679.

Ghost tours at Hernando Heritage Museum: 8 to 10 p.m., 601 Museum Court, downtown Brooksville. Reservations are a must. The cost is $20 per person. Hand-held devices welcome (cameras, digital recorders, etc.). (352) 799-0129 or www.hernandohistoricalmuseum.com.

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.

Knights of Columbus/St. Anne's Church: Bingo, 11 a.m., 4142 Treiman Blvd. (U.S. 301), Ridge Manor. (352) 583-2550.

Nature Coast Bridge Club: 12:30 p.m., Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Millie Dabbs, (352) 666-5891.

VFW Post 8681 and Ladies Auxiliary: Bingo. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., early bird at 6:15 p.m. and regular games at 6:45 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., at County Line Road, Shady Hills. Food available. (727) 856-1860.

VFW Post 10209: Entertainment, 8 to 11 p.m., in the canteen, 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, Spring Hill. (352) 796-0398 or vfwpost10209.webs.com.

Saturday/new

Boy Scout Troop 459 hosts breakfast: 8 to 11 a.m., Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582, 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. The cost is $3.50 per person, which includes three pancakes, choice of bacon or sausage, and coffee and juice. Angie Balderson, (352) 585-2730, or the lodge, (352) 596-2582.

Brookridge Social Dance western-style dance: 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Brookridge clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St. Music provided by Just Us Duo. Those attending can bring their own beverages. Ice, coffee and hot tea will be available. Doughnuts will be served about 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. Dot, (352) 597-0723.

Saturday/continuing

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 67: Bingo. Warm-ups at 4:45 p.m., early bird at 6 p.m. and regular games at 6:30 p.m. 16314 Cortez Blvd., east of Brooksville. (352) 796-1679.

Ghost tours at Hernando Heritage Museum: 8 to 10 p.m., 601 Museum Court, downtown Brooksville. By reservation only. The cost is $20 per person. Hand-held devices welcome (cameras, digital recorders, etc.). (352) 799-0129 or www.hernandohistoricalmuseum.com.

Hernando Beach Open Market: 5 to 8 p.m., 3375 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. The event supports local artists, musicians, writers, growers, handcrafters, volunteers, nonprofits and local business. Vendor spaces available. Sponsored by the Resort Beaches Women in Business. (352) 556-2639.

Love Your Neighbor's "Saturday at the Market": 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the Hernando County Courthouse, 20 N Main St., Brooksville. This weekly farmers' market includes vendors selling fresh produce and cooking demonstrations. Funds raised benefit Love Your Neighbor, a nonprofit group that feeds the homeless and needy. Lisa Callea, (352) 428-9275.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Bingo, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. (352) 596-1095.

Spring Hill Garden Club Plant Nursery: 9 a.m. to noon, Parker Avenue, off Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Kathy Lockwood, (352) 683-9933.

VFW Post 8713 And Ladies Auxiliary: Live entertainment with Country Pride Band, 2 to 5 p.m.; karaoke at 6 p.m., 1681 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. (352) 796-4449.

VFW Post 8681 And Ladies Auxiliary: Live entertainment, 6 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., Shady Hills. (727) 856-1860.

Sunday/continuing

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: "Big Money Bingo," 4:30 p.m., 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Play packages start at $10. Food is available. (727) 868-2994.

Hernando Beach Open Market: 5 to 8 p.m., 3375 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. The event supports local artists, musicians, writers, growers, handcrafters, volunteers, nonprofits and local business. Vendor spaces available. Sponsored by the Resort Beaches Women in Business. (352) 556-2639.

Polish-American Social Club: Dinner-dance, 7615 New Jersey Ave., Hudson. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. The dinner choice is meat loaf or baked chicken, which will be served from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Dancing to Music by Jeanne from 2:30 to 5:15 p.m. Tickets are $11 for members and $12 for nonmembers and guests. Proper dance attire requested. A full-service bar is available. Call for reservations. Dolores, (352) 596-4802, or Josephine, (727) 862-1520.

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.