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Hernando Events for May 8

 
Published May 6, 2015

8 Today

Alzheimer's Family Organization support group leader orientation: The purpose of the meeting is to instruct individuals in how to run a support group. Upon completion of the program, the support group leader will receive a certificate and be eligible to affiliate a support group with the Alzheimer's Family Organization. Refreshments will be served. The training is free and open to the public. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Registration required. Highland Place, 700 Medical Ct. E., Inverness. (888) 496-8004.

Baby Storytime: In this lap-sit program, infants up to 18 months old will enjoy stories, songs and activities geared for them. Held every Friday. Call to register. 10 to 10:20 a.m. Free. West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. (352) 754-4043.

YouTube Basics class: Learn to edit and upload your videos and photos using the world's most popular video-sharing site. 10 a.m. to noon. Free. East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. (352) 754-4043.

Hernando Readers Theater's May play: The group will read the play Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw. Those attending will be given parts to read. Registration is recommended as space is limited. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. (352) 754-4043.

9 Saturday

Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary 'How to Read a Nautical Chart' class: Learn about the different types of charts, capabilities and limitations, and how to select the best chart for your needs. 9 a.m. to noon. $40. Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary, 4340 Calienta St., Hernando Beach. (352) 397-5417.

Car show and dog rescue event: Open to the public, the event includes live music, food available for purchase, and animals available for adoption. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. (352) 596-2582.

10 Sunday

Brooksville Elks Mother's Day ceremony: After the ceremony, all mothers will receive one free drink of their choice (well, draft beer or wine). 2 p.m. Free. Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582, 13383 County Line Road, Spring Hill. (352) 596-2582.

11 Monday

Digital Storytime: The program, appropriate for children ages 1 to 5, mixes technology and reading. Children experience new ways to enjoy their favorite stories using Kindle Fires, iPads and TumbleBooks. Registration is recommended. 10:30 to 11 a.m. Free. West Hernando/S.T. Foggia Branch Library, 6335 Blackbird Ave., Spring Hill. (352) 754-4043.

12 Tuesday

Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary 'Introduction to Navigation': Learn how to plot a course and pinpoint a location on any chart with hands-on exercises. Fee includes training chart of local waters. 7 to 9:30 p.m. $30. Hernando Beach Coast Guard Auxiliary, 4340 Calienta St., Hernando Beach. (352) 397-5417.

13 Wednesday

Baby Storytime: This is a lap-sit program for infants up to 18 months old. Enjoy stories, songs and activities. Held every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 10 to 10:20 a.m. Free. East Hernando Branch Library, 6457 Windmere Road, Ridge Manor West. (352) 754-4043.

Sons of Italy Nature Coast Lodge 2502 social: Monthly social. For information, call Denise at (727) 862-3170 or Zina at (352) 688-9740. 5 p.m. Argento's Italian Bistro, 15925 U.S. 19, Hudson. (727) 862-3205.

Hernando Beach Yacht Club dinner-dance: Music provided by Art Lent. Social hour at 5 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m., and dancing until 9:30 p.m. Dinner selection: shrimp or chicken. RSVP by Sunday. 5 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $13 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Hernando Beach Yacht Club, 4163 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. (352) 596-8767.

14 Thursday

'Chronic Disease Management': The six-week workshop, sponsored by Elder Options, offers skills for living better with chronic health conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and asthma. Participants will learn to work with their health care team, manage symptoms, exercise safely, solve problems and communicate better about their health with friends and family. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Free. The Grande, 725 Desoto Ave., Brooksville. (352) 794-6097.

CPR/automated external defibrillator class: The class is designed for the professional health care provider and meets the guidelines of the American Heart Association. Non-health care professionals are welcome to attend. A portion of proceeds will benefit the enrichment center. 6 to 10 p.m. $20. Brooksville Enrichment Center, 17222 Hospital Blvd., west of Brooksville. (352) 597-8875.