Hernando County events

Today

Brookridge Helping Hands' fundraiser pancake breakfast and craft fair: 7:30 to 11:30 a.m., Brookridge clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., Brookridge. The breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and tea. The cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children ages 5 to 11 and free for children ages 4 and younger. There will be vendors with crafts and baked goods, a silent auction and a raffle. There is no admission for those wishing to just shop.

LeggioArts Festival: Noon to 3 p.m., John Leggio's Center for the Performing Arts, 10451 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Featuring the Center Company Singers and Dancers on stage throughout the day, carnival games, kids crafts, bounce houses, vendors, food and drinks. (352) 683-8395 or visit www.leggioarts.com.

'Li'l Abner' concludes at Stage West: 2 p.m., Stage West Community Playhouse, 8390 Forest Oaks Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $18 for adults, $9 for students. (352) 683-5113.

Nature Coast Festival Singers spring concert: 3 p.m., St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 7922 State Road 52, Hudson. The concert will include Haydn's Missa Brevis. An offering will be taken. Another concert will be March 28 at Spring Hill United Church of Christ, 4244 Mariner Blvd. Sandy, (352) 556-3428.

'Peter Pan' musical at Springstead: Showtimes at 2 and 7:30 p.m., Springstead Theater, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for students, available at the door. www.springsteadtheatre.com or (352) 476-9086.

Sugarmill Chorale presents 'America: A Patriotic Celebration' concert: 3 p.m., Curtis Peterson Auditorium, 3810 W Educational Path, off County Road 491, Lecanto. Includes a massing of the colors and special recognition of veterans. $5. (352) 746-6829.

Virgil Baker Polka Band: 2 to 6 p.m., SNPJ Lodge 778/Suncoast Dance Party Center, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. Doors open at noon; food served from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cash bar available. $8. (352) 237-8039.

MONDAY

Academia Hernando presents concert with Sunset barbershop quartet: 10 a.m., Nativity Lutheran Church, 6363 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. Sunset is a quartet of the Hernando Harmonizers, a men's barbershop chorus. The concert concludes Academia Hernando's spring lecture series. $7. (352) 597-0158.

'Peter Pan' final show at Springstead: 7:30 p.m., Springstead Theater, 3300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for students, available at the door. www.springstead theatre.com or (352) 476-9086.

TUESDAY

HPH Hospice 'Time for Remembrance' services: 2 and 6 p.m., 12260 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. The interfaith services are for adults, teens and children who would like to remember and honor loved ones who have died. Facilitated by HPH chaplains, with support from bereavement counselors, the services will include music, poetry and readings. Free. Visit www.hph-hospice.org or call toll-free 1-800-486-8784.

Marine Corps League Detachment 708: "Chowda" night, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. Also includes steamed clams and mussels. Prices vary. (352) 597-7979.

'Natural Solutions to End Pain' seminar: 6 to 7 p.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive. The free seminar is for those who suffer from chronic low back, hip, knee shoulder or sciatica pain, as well as headaches and unresolved overall body aches or pain. The speaker will be Mary Bristow, doctor of Eastern medicine. Hosted by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals. Seating limited. RSVP to (352) 597-0082.

WEDNESDAY

'Innovations in Hip Replacement Surgery' lecture: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane. The speaker will be Dr. Fady D. Zeidan, an orthopedic surgeon. Complimentary hot hors d'oeuvres served. The lecture is part of Oak Hill Hospital's "For Your Health" community education series. Free. Reservations required. (352) 597-6333.

Pierogi and Bake Sale: Noon to 3 p.m., St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church, 8064 Weeping Willow St., Spring Hill (off Cortez Boulevard, at Arby's and AutoZone). The sale includes pierogis and baked goods such as bapka, cookies and poppy, nut, apricot and prune rolls. This is the final sale before Easter. Alyce, 688-1839, or the church, 597-5589.

THURSDAY

'The Marriage Supper' with author Rebecca Park Totilo: 7 p.m., Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S Main St., Brooksville. The event is based on Totilo's book, His Majesty Requests: An Invitation to the Royal Wedding of the Lamb. Guests will feel as if they are attending an actual wedding, with Israeli music performed by Lenny and Varda Harris. A reception will follow with light hors d'oeuvres. (727) 688-2115 or (352) 848-0090.

FRIDAY

AARP workshop 'Long Term Care — What is Your Plan?': 10 to 11 a.m., Spring Hill Enrichment Center at Oak Hill Hospital, 11375 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. Presented by Marsha Reiners, long-term care specialist with Genworth Financial. Will include information on the basics of long-term care planning and the new Florida Partnership LTC Program. Free. (352) 597-6331.

Barbecue fundraiser for Relay for Life: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, 18915 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. The meals will include chicken, two sides and a roll. The cost is $5. Pre-orders may be placed. Also, monetary donations or donations for the barbecue (such as chicken, barbecue sauce, baked beans and rolls) are welcome. (352) 799-6322, ext. 51199.

Congressional Art Exhibit reception: 6 to 8 p.m., Brooksville City Hall Art Gallery, 201 Howell Ave., Brooksville. (352) 540-3810.

Operation Medicine Cabinet: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Weeki Wachee State Park, 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee. Conducted by the Hernando County Sheriff's Office to allow residents a chance to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescriptions, controlled substances and over-the-counter medications.

SATURDAY

Biggest Loser '10 Mile Miracle' fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network: Registration at 8 a.m., walk starts at 9 a.m., Anderson Snow Sports Complex, 1360 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. Participants can walk, run, skate or bike on the Suncoast Trail. The cost is $10 (participants can also raise sponsorships/pledge donations). (352) 596-9999.

Easter Egg Hunt at Ridge Manor United Methodist Church: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 34350 Cortez Blvd., Ridge Manor. For toddlers to 11-year-old children. Includes music, puppets, games, food, face painting, a cake walk, live bunnies and other activities. Limited to the first 100 children signed up. Call to register, (352) 583-3770.

Greek bakery sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sam's Cub, 13360 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. The St. Katherine Society of Christ the Savior Greek Orthodox Church will sell spanakopita, baklava, koulourakia and other cookies. Funds raised benefit the Dawn Center, military troops stationed overseas and community projects. Rose Soulis, (727) 856-1332.

Marine Corps League Detachment 708 Country-Western Dance: 6 to 10 p.m., 8405 Sunshine Grove Road, west of Brooksville. A pulled-pork dinner will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by country-western music by Jim & Jim. The lounge will be open for drinks. Tickets are $12. (352) 597-7979.

Open house at new mosque: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Islamic Center of Hernando County, 6307 Barclay Ave., Spring Hill. The public is welcome to visit the newly built mosque and learn about the local Muslim community and Islam. Refreshments will be served.

Outdoor marketplace, indoor musical drama: 7 p.m., Spring Hill Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 235 Cobblestone Drive, Spring Hill. An offering will be taken. (352) 683-0587.

Regal Railways presents Train Show and Swap Meet: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 10470 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. Admission is $4 for adults, free for 12 and younger. Includes vendors with various scales of trains, tracks, accessories. There will also be a model train layout. Lunch will be available for purchase. Joe, (727) 244-1341 or www.regalrailways.com.

Relay for Life Market and Community Yard Sale: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Spring Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center, 12170 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill. There will be numerous vendors, craft sale, food, music and other activities. Proceeds benefit the Spring Hill Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society. (352) 597-5100.

Splish Splash Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Christian Life Assembly of God, 13065 Jacqueline Road, Spring Hill. The event will feature "Water Wars," an interactive squirt gun contest, a super slide, an inflatable Slip 'n Slide, a Toddler Zone and other activities. Snow cones, corn dogs, water and soda will be available. To participate in all activities, wristbands may be purchased for $7 each; those who purchase five or more wristbands pay $5 each. Spectator bands are $2 each. (352) 597-1139.

Strong Tower Vineyard's Springtime Arts and Crafts Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 17810 Forge Drive, Shady Hills. Free admission. Includes arts and crafts, food, drinks and horse and carriage rides. (352) 799-7612.

Suncoast Ship Model Society/Weeki Wachee Woodcarvers Club host joint show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Weeki Wachee Acres Senior Citizens Club, 3357 Susan Drive, Spring Hill. The clubs will display a variety of ships, boats and wood carvings. Jim, (352) 592-6419.

Total Fitness Makeover: 8 to 9 a.m., Delta Woods Park, 3400 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill. Hosted by Hernando County Recreation Department. The instructor is Catherine Keefe. Bring a mat or towel, small hand weights (3 to 8 pounds), sunscreen and water. $8 per person or $10 for two. (352) 556-8956 or (352) 754-4031.

VFW Post 9236 Spring Fling: 2 p.m., 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. George Marshall will entertain outdoors (weather permitting) from 3 to 7 p.m. A hamburger basket will be available for $5 from 2 to 5 p.m., which includes a burger, baked beans and potato salad. (352) 596-9236.

VFW Post 10209 Ladies Auxiliary fashion show and luncheon: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 14736 Edward R. Noll Drive, Spring Hill. Includes clothing fashions, jewelry, handbags, makeup, live entertainment, door prizes and a silent auction. Tickets are $12. (352) 796-0398.

VFW Post 8713 25th anniversary celebration: 1 p.m., 1681 E Jefferson St., Brooksville. Cake will be served. The Country Pride Band will perform at 2 p.m. (352) 796-4449.

VFW Post 8681 'Evening with Stan Prinston' dinner show: Dinner at 5:30 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., 18940 Drayton St., Shady Hills (at County Line Road). Tickets are $12. Reservations recommended. (727) 806-6123, (727) 697-1140 or (727) 856-1860.

Wesleyan Village Community Yard/Craft Sale: 8 a.m. to noon, Wesley Drive, Brooksville. Proceeds benefit further improvements to the village and missions. (352) 799-1644.

West Pasco Stamp Roundup: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Regency Park Civic Center, 10240 Regency Park Blvd., Port Richey. Hosted by the New Port Richey Area Stamp Club. Free admission and parking. (727) 364-6897.

YMCA Easter Egg Hunt/Breakfast with the Bunny and Arts and Crafts Festival: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hernando County Family YMCA, 1300 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill. Breakfast with the Bunny is from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Easter egg hunt starts at 11 a.m. Registration for the breakfast/hunt required; cost is $10 per family. The arts and crafts festival will include a number of arts, crafts and food vendors. Also, youth soccer games will start at 9 a.m., and a swim-a-thon will start at noon. (352) 688-9622.