AREA EVENTS
Fine Arts Council seeking volunteers
BROOKSVILLE – Hernando County Fine Arts Council is recruiting volunteers for its 25th annual Art in the Park to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, at Tom Varn Park located at 306 Darby Lane, off West Jefferson Street (S.R. 50A). Volunteers are sought for two-hour shifts from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday for the following activities: student art exhibit, hospitality table, Mother’s Day card making station, raffle table, children’s art table, exit survey and clean-up. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers at the hospitality tent. To volunteer or for information, call Malinda Truog at 352-263-3693.
Victims Voice event at courthouse
BROOKSVILLE – Victims Voice 2009, A Time of Remembrance, will be conducted through May 2, which is National Victims’ Rights Week. A program to remember victims of crime will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Hernando County Courthouse in the Jury Selection Room on the third floor of the courthouse located at 20 North Main St. The public is invited to attend and show support for the victims and survivors of crime. Anyone that would like a loved one to be remembered during this program should call Mary Johnston of the State Attorney’s Office at 352-754-4255.
Brookridge to host Mother’s Day dance
BROOKSVILLE – Brookridge Social Dance will host a Mother’s Day dance from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the community club house located at 8151 Hampton St. Music will be provided by Starburst, and mothers will be given a little something. Bring own beverages; ice, coffee and hot tea will be available throughout the evening. Doughnuts will be served at approximately 9:30 p.m. For information, call Dot at 352-597-0723.
Gospel jam at Faith Fellowship
BROOKSVILLE – Faith Fellowship Church will host a bluegrass and country gospel jam from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, in the Fellowship Hall of the church located at 19255 Campground Road. All ages are invited to attend to sing, play an instrument, or just to listen. Light refreshments will be served. Anyone who wants to play an instrument should arrive at 1:30 p.m. to set up. The event is free of charge and is open to the public. For information, call 352-796-6589 or e-mail [email protected].
Arc to hold spring dance
BROOKSVILLE – The Arc Nature Coast will hold a spring fling dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 8, at West Hernando Middle School located at 14325 Ken Austin Parkway. The cost is $2 per person and includes food and beverage. A disc jockey and door prizes will be featured. For information, call Lena at 352-232-5727 or 352-544-2322 Ext. 109.
Crime Watch to hold pancake breakfast
HERNANDO BEACH – Hernando Beach Crime Watchwill sponsor its annual pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, at the Hernando Beach Club located at 3145 Flamingo Blvd. A menu of pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice will be featured at a cost of $5 for adults and $2.50 for children 10 years old and under. There will be representatives from the Sheriff’s Office and various equipment displays on-site as well as a 50/50 drawing and door prizes. Everyone is invited. For information, call 352-293-3375.
