Get out and about in Hernando County

Today/continuing

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Ed Salmon's String Band performs. Doors open at 4 p.m., sandwiches of choice, donut and coffee served at 6 p.m., dancing to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per person. (727) 863-2520.

Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: Fall Art Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (352) 540-3810. The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 6, includes baskets by the Pine Needle Club, handmade quilts by the Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society models, photographs by the Spring Hill Camera Club and a new selection of poetry by members of Just Poets. Paintings by artists Peter Bullough, Kurt Holyoke, Muriel Prieto and the Faith Academy Artists. Also on display are hand-painted silk scarves and jewelry designs by Kathleen Wilson and Raku pottery by Dawn Ennis-Allen. A reception is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16. (352) 540-3810.

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.

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 are available. Instructions provided to new and less-experienced players. Schoolchildren welcome. Jim, (352) 683-7560, or Andy, (352) 686-8195.

Senior Citizens Club of Hernando County: Cards, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 7925 Rhanbuoy Road, Spring Hill. Barb, (352) 683-2440.

Spring Hill Garden Club: Plant nursery, 9 a.m. to noon, 1489 Parker Ave., Spring Hill. Kathy Lockwood, (352) 683-9933.

St. Theresa Social Club: Bingo, 5:45 p.m., parish center, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. (352) 683-1532.

Tuesday/new

Library to show 'Confessions of a Shopaholic': 3 p.m., East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. Based on the book by Sophie Kinsella, the film stars Isla Fisher as Rebecca Bloomwood, a 25-year-old living in New York City with her best friend, Suze, played by Krysten Ritter. While trying to pay for her shopping addiction, Rebecca lands a job as a financial journalist and falls for a wealthy entrepreneur. The movie is rated PG. Light refreshments will be served. (352) 540-6391.

"Little Buddies" toddler program: 10:30 a.m. to noon, Jerome Brown Community Center, 99 Jerome Brown Place, off Darby Lane, Brooksville. For children 2 to 5 and their mothers. The cost is $3 per class. The program continues through Oct. 27. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Brooksville Parks and Recreation Department. RSVP to (352) 540-3835.

Tuesday/continuing

Aripeka Elks Lodge 2520: Dinner, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., 9135 Denton Ave., Hudson. Music from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Menu choices are liver and onions, baked chicken, spaghetti and a "chef's special". Prices vary from $6.50 to $8. Dessert and coffee will also be available for purchase. (727) 863-2520.

Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery: Fall Art Exhibit, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (352) 540-3810. The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 6, includes baskets by the Pine Needle Club, handmade quilts by the Hernando Quilters, Suncoast Ship Model Society models, photographs by the Spring Hill Camera Club and a new selection of poetry by members of Just Poets. Paintings by artists Peter Bullough, Kurt Holyoke, Muriel Prieto and the Faith Academy Artists. Also on display are hand-painted silk scarves and jewelry designs by Kathleen Wilson and Raku pottery by Dawn Ennis-Allen. A reception is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16. (352) 540-3810.

Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582: Karaoke in the lounge, 2 to 5 p.m., 14494 Cortez Blvd., west of Brooksville. Snacks available. (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.

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

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10209: Karaoke, 7 to 9 p.m., in the canteen. 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, Spring Hill. (352) 796-0398.

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.