Things to do in Hernando County this week 20140928
Seven Acres Farm pumpkin patch
Fall Plant Sale
Spring Hill Garden Club hosts its annual Fall Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today and Saturday at the Nature Coast Botanical Gardens, 1489 Parker Ave., Spring Hill. Fulfill your fall planting needs, tour the gardens or bring home a “furever friend” courtesy of ARF’N (Animal Rescue Friends Network), who will be providing pets for adoption.
For information, call (352) 683-9933, (352) 684-9050 or visit www.naturecoastgardens.com.
Pumpkin patch
Seven Acres Farm, 5369 California St., Brooksville, opens its massive pumpkin patch today. Along with pumpkins for sale, there is a spooky trail, games for the kids, and farm-fresh eggs, honey and boiled peanuts. The natural, family owned farm specializes in strawberries, vegetables, fresh eggs, local honey and seasonal festivities. There is no charge to enter the pumpkin patch, which is open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 12:30-7 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 1. For information, call (727) 207-6865, email [email protected], or visit www.facebook.com/picksevenacres.
Mud Endeavor
Mud Endeavor, Florida’s premier obstacle course, hosts its fifth annual race on Saturday at 29251 Wildlife Lane, Brooksville. With 100-foot elevation changes, more than 75 percent of the course is visible to spectators. The event starts with competitive runners at 9 a.m. and continues with waves of participants through 11 a.m.
Pre-registration is $45 plus a processing fee (use promotional code STLEOVETS for a discount), and day-of-event registration is $79.95; www.mudendeavor.com and (352) 588-8234.
National Night Out
Join Sheriff Al Nienhuis and the men and women of the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office for National Night Out, from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday on Oct. 4 in the Target parking lot, 3101 Aerial Way, Spring Hill.
The free event includes activities for children, teens, adults and families along with entertainment, food, demonstrations, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and much more.
For information, call (352) 797-3609.
Sounds of Will Yancy
Enjoy the smooth vocals of Will Yancy at 7 p.m. Monday at Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St. in Brooksville.
From Englebert to Elvis and George Jones to Buddy Holly, Yancy’s vocals span musical genres.
Tickets are $6, and season tickets (seven shows) are $35; (352) 597-1357.
Model plane flight benefits family
Hernando Aero Modelers will hold the “Chuck Hellings Benefit Fly” on Saturday (rain date Sunday) at the H.A.M. Flying Field, 16301 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Brooksville. Gates open at 7 a.m. and the cost is $15 for landing fee, $5 for spectators or $10 per carload. The H.A.M. Burger Grill will be open for business, there will be 50/50, raffles, a live auction and an R/C truck demo. Net proceeds will go to the Hellings family to benefit Chuck’s recovery. For information or to make a donation, call John at (352) 293-1157 or visit www.gofundme.com.
Ladies Auxiliary hosts yard sale
VFW Post 9236 Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Community Yard Sale from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Post, 3435 Shoal Line Blvd., Hernando Beach. For information, call Annie at (352) 340-8404 or (352) 684-3265.
2-mile Alzheimer’s walk is Saturday
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is happening Saturday at 205 E. Fort Dade Ave. in downtown Brooksville. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the walk starts at 10 a.m. This event is intended to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will complete a 2-mile walk and also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Participate and learn about the disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association.
For information, call Tiffany Kane at (352) 688-4537, [email protected] or go to www.alz.org/walk.
All Ford Powered Car & Truck Show
The fifth annual All Ford Powered Car & Truck Show hosted by Nature Coast Mustangs takes place Saturday at Nick Nicholas Ford, 2901 State Road 44 W. in Inverness. Join the fun with great cars, music, 50/50 and a raffle. (Car owners bring your fire extinguishers for extra score.) Day of show registration is from 8 to 10 a.m., and the cost is $25. (Preregistration is $20.) Awards based on judged classes is at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Jessie’s Place charity in Citrus County, and donations of non-perishable food items will benefit local charities. For information, call Ken McNally at (352) 341-1165, go to www.naturecoastmustangs.com, or go to Facebook under “Nature Coast Mustangs.”
Rummage sale aids shooting victim
Spring Hill Animal Clinic presents a community Rummage Sale in honor of shooting victim Tommy Kidder from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the clinic, 1377 Anderson Snow Road, Spring Hill. Time has not healed all of Kidder’s wounds and the family is struggling with the high cost of medical bills. The community is invited to donate gently used sellable items to the Spring Hill Animal Clinic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays. All proceeds will go directly to the Kidder family. For information, call (352) 797-0033.
4-H benefit Trap Tournament set
Hernando Sportsman’s Club hosts a 4-H Benefit Trap Tournament starting at 9 a.m. Saturday at the club’s trap range, 16121 Commercial Way, Brooksville. The cost is $40 per trap shooter, or $35 if pre-registered by Sept. 27. Lunch will be provided to all participants. Registration for shooters begins at 8 a.m. and the tournament consists of four rounds of 25 shots each. Trophies will be awarded for youth, adult and senior with most targets hit. Bring your own shotgun, ammo, and lawn chair. All proceeds will benefit the youth of the Hernando Sportsman’s 4-H Club. For information, contact Ken at (352) 797-0409.
Relay for Life fundraiser planned
Gamma XI Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts a Relay for Life fundraiser from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Strong Tower Vineyard & Winery, 17810 Forge Drive, Spring Hill. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 per couple. There will be wine tasting and light hors d’oeuvres. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle and tickets will be sold for a Wine Basket raffle. For information or tickets, call (352) 796-5490 or 352) 796-6966.
Olive Harvest Festival set for Sunday
The Olive Grove will have its fall Olive Harvest Festival Sunday at The Grove, 15016 Rester Drive, Brooksville. This event is free and open to all ages.
The festival opens at 10 a.m. with music from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. by the Delei’ed Parrots Trop Rock Band and Amber Lynn Nicol. Bill Warton “The Sauce Boss” will be cooking up a pot of seafood gumbo (vegetarian style) and everyone gets a free bowl. Workshops will run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: soap making $20, curing olives and making olive oil lamps $5. Win an olive tree for making the best lamp. Coolers and well behaved four legged friends are welcome. Stay late and join the Fireside & Guitar Folk Circle at 6 p.m. For information, call Dede Davis at (352) 345-5940.
