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Hernando and Pasco county news

 
Published Nov. 19, 2018

HERNANDO COUNTY

Countywide

Controlled burns held through March

The Southwest Florida Water Management District will be conducting prescribed burns November through March in the Weekiwachee Preserve, between Spring Hill and Hernando Beach.

Approximately 400 acres will be burned in small, manageable units. The purpose of the burns is to reduce the risk of wildfires burning out of control. The practice also reduces overgrown plants, promotes growth of new plants, and maintains the character and condition of wildlife habitat.

United Way hosts coloring contest

The United Way of Hernando County's fourth-annual Coloring Contest is underway. All elementary-aged children can participate, and five winners will be featured on the United Way's 2018 holiday card.

Fully colored artworks will be accepted and should reflect and embrace the "Live United" spirit.

Each winner's family will receive a holiday card in the mail. This year's contest will include a twist: a chance for students to win a free ream of copy paper for their teachers. Each winner's teacher will receive the copy paper.

Participants must be Hernando County residents, the child must be enrolled in a local elementary or K-8 school, the coloring contest page must be fully colored, and a colored copy must be submitted before Nov. 30.

To download United Way's color contest page, or for further information, visit unitedwayhernando.org/coloringcontest.

United Way opens grant eligibility

The United Way of Hernando County's 2019-2020 Community Investment Grant Eligibility Process is open through Dec. 7.

Interested 501c3 health and human service organizations can apply, and must serve Hernando County residents and align with United Way's focus areas through health, education, financial stability or basic needs and crisis prevention.

New and existing partner programs must complete the eligibility process online at unitedwayhernando.org/CIG-Eligibility. New agencies must create an account and register their organizations through e-CImpact.

Organizations and programs that meet all criteria by the deadline of 5 p.m. Dec. 7 will be contacted and invited to attend the CIG Agency Workshop in January. For further details, call (352) 688-2026 or email Cynthia Gleusner at finance@unitedwayhernando.org.

Brooksville

Legislative delegation to meet

The Hernando County Legislative Delegation will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3 in the commission chambers at the Hernando County Government Center, 20 N Main St. in Brooksville.

The deadline for submitting information, proposed local bills or signing up to speak is noon Nov. 26. Contact Ashley Hofecker or Heidi Coykendall at (352) 688-5004, ashley.hofecker@myfloridahouse.gov or heidi.coykendall@myfloridahouse.gov.

Social club hosts annual bazaar

The Women's Social Club of Clover Leaf will host its annual bazaar from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at Clover Leaf Farm's Heather House, 900 Broad St. For information, call (802) 309-5877.

Nobleton

Event to benefit fire-damaged center

A yard, bake and crafts sale will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 30 and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Tri-County Community Center, 27444 Forbes St.

There will be a variety of crafts, tools, appliances, clothing, jewelry, and other items for sale, as well as home-baked goods such as cookies, cakes and candy.

Vendor spaces are available for $10. All funds raised will benefit the restoration of the fire-damaged section of the nonprofit center. Call Dorrie at (352) 587-4014.

Spring Hill

Holiday Springs hosts annual craft sale

The annual Holiday Springs Holiday Craft and Bake Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 at Holiday Springs Clubhouse, 138 Travel Park Drive.

The event will include a variety of vendors selling crafts and other products, as well as baked goods. There will be a box for donations of gifts for needy and homeless children (the park's Ladies Club fills shoe boxes with Christmas gifts for the children).

For information, call (352) 777-2810.

People Helping People opens help center

People Helping People will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 2 and 3 at its new facility at 1396 Kass Circle.

There will be tours of the facility and refreshments both days and a ribbon-cutting with the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce at noon Dec. 3. For information, call (352) 686-4466.

Computer club hosts open house

The Hernando Computer Club will host an Open House/Newcomers' Orientation at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 in Education Building 3 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8375 Spring Hill Drive.

Those attending will learn what the club has to offer. Light refreshments will be served. The event is free. For information, call (352) 684-7171 or visit hcc.org.

Weeki Wachee

Youth orchestra needs instruments

Have an unwanted musical instrument? The Hernando Youth Orchestra would like to hear from you.Donations of musical instruments help young musicians who can't afford to buy or replace an instrument. The orchestra will pick up instruments and provide donors with a tax-deductible receipt. Most instruments are acceptable; those that need work will be fixed up.

For information or to schedule a pick-up, call (352) 600-9555. Visit the website at hernandoyouthorchestra.org.

PASCO COUNTY

Countywide

Hospice shops hosts Black Friday sale

The Gulfside Hospice Thrift Shoppes will offer two extra hours of shopping, along with discounts and deals, on Black Friday, Nov. 23.

The stores will be open 8 a.m.until 6 p.m. Early bird door busters include 50 percent off storewide from 8 a.m. to noon, followed by flash sales until 5 p.m., and 50 percent off boutique and jewelry from 5 to 6 p.m.

All proceeds directly support care for hospice patients in Pasco County, and help provide bereavement services for the community. Store are in Hudson, New Port Richey, Lutz, Dade City and two shops in Zephyrhills. For store addresses and information, visit ghppc.org/thrift-shoppes or call toll-free at 1-800-561-4883.

Dade City

Lake Jovita hosts annual run

The 12th annual 5K Reindeer Run will be Dec. 1 at Lake Jovita Golf and Country Club, 12900 Lake Jovita Blvd.

Registration will be at 7 a.m., with the run starting at 8 a.m.

The cost is $40 per runner; register online at active.com, or pick up a registration form at the Lake Jovita Fitness Center.

Sponsorship opportunities are available from $100-$500. All proceeds will benefit Sunrise of Pasco Domestic and Sexual Violence Center. For details, contact Kelly Sinn at (352) 521-3358 or ksinn@sunrisepasco.org.

Holiday

Guild to host craft, bake sale

A Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, hosted by the Our Lady's Guild Arts and Craft Group, will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 4843 Mile Stretch Drive. For information, call (727) 807-3704.

Hudson

Beachside fest to feature chair auction

The second annual CARES Beach Chair-ity Festival and Auction will be 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16 at SunWest Park, 17362 Old Dixie Highway.

The event will feature live bands, draft beer and wine, as well as food, art and craft vendors. A fireworks display will begin at dusk on Dec. 15.

The CARES Beach Chair-ity Auction will be at 3 p.m. Dec. 16. One-of-a-kind painted Adirondack chairs donated by sponsors will be auctioned off. The chairs have been painted by local artists and will be judged in three categories (most creative, best use of color and most Facebook likes). They will be on display throughout the festival before being auctioned to the highest bidder.

Admission to the event is free; parking is $5.

Festival and auction proceeds will benefit CARES, a nonprofit agency that helps seniors, caregivers and families in Pasco County. Visit caresfl.org/chair. For information, contact Amber Mariano at (727) 967-5737 or amariano@caresfl.org.

Land O' Lakes

Flapjack 5K set for Dec. 8

The Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce will present the 25th annual Flapjack 5K and 1 Mile Run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 8 at Connerton, 21100 Fountain Garden Road.

The event will include vendors, prizes, flapjack breakfast, games, a visit from Santa and other surprises.

The cost for the 5K is $25 for adults, $17 for students. The 1-mile fun run is $15.

Vendors can still sign up to participate. The cost is $30 for chamber members, $50 for nonmembers. Rummage sale space is available for $20. There is a new member special; those who join the chamber by Nov. 30 receive a booth space free. Call (813) 909-2722 or email to office@centralpascochamber.com.

Odessa

Arts and Crafts Show set for Dec. 1-2

The 39th annual Lutz Arts and Crafts Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 2 at Keystone Prep Campus, 18105 Gunn Highway.

The show will include more than 300 vendors who will be showing and selling metal art, jewelry, yard art, painting, plants, wood art, Christmas decor, artisanal goods and photography. There will also be a large food court. Santa will visit at 1 p.m. both days.

Admission is free. Parking is $5; $10 for VIP parking. For information, contact Lois Cohen at (813) 528-1179 or lutzartsandcraftsshow@gmail.com.

Contact Phyllis Day at pday@tampabay.com or (352) 848-1408. Follow @pdaytimes.