Events
« October 01, 2010 - October 31, 2010 »
 
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Start: 10:00 am

“Stump on the Square” political rally, sponsored by the chamber of commerce. Location: Steps of the Historic Old Courthouse in Inverness. Candidates for local, state and federal offices will deliver stump speeches. More Information: Meredith Linley, 795-3149.

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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Candidate forum for the Crystal River city elections. Location: Crystal River Middle School.

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Start: 2:00 pm
End: 5:00 pm

Citrus County Parks and Recreation along with instructor Captain Rick Burns, will be offering a seminar on Red Fishing 101 from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Homosassa Lions Club.

This one-day seminar will cost $25 per participant.

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Start: 7:00 pm

The Citrus Hills Civic Association plans a candidates’ forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at the Citrus Hills Golf & Country Club.

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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

There will be a candidates forum iat 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at the College of Central Florida’s (CFCC) Lecanto campus.

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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Candidates for Crystal River City Council Seat 2 and mayor will participate in a forum at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Crystal River Woman’s Club, 320 S. Citrus Ave. Sponsored by the Woodland Estates Homeowners Association

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Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm

DeRosa fire station on County Road 495, just north of C.R. 488. Forum begins at 6:30 p.m.

Sponsor: North Citrus Civic Association is sponsoring the forum.

Information: (352) 397-1540.

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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

The Inverness Highlands South and West Civic Association is having a candidates forum at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, at 4375 Little Al Point, Inverness.

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Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm

On Saturday, Oct. 23, there will be train show at the Homosassa Lions Club at 3705 Indiana Terrace & Homosassa, FL 34446

Vendors will be on hand with various scales of trains, tracks, accessories and much more for sale, as well as a model train layout for the kids to enjoy. Lunch will be provided by the Lions for a small fee. Great fun for kids of all ages.

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Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Come and join us for an evening of gourmet food prepared by the area's finest restaurants and caterers. Browse through our silent auction and enjoy the night with family and friends, all for a good cause - Central Florida Community College

Citrus Campus Grounds
3800 S. Lecanto Hwy., Lecanto

Advanced Tickets are $25 per person. $30 at the gate

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Start: 6:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm

Courthouse Squre, Inverness. Music on the Square, food and merchandise, the Miss Cooter championship and other live entertainment.

INFO: Call (352) 726-2611, Ext. 1309

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Start: 10:00 am
End: 6:00 pm

Continuous live entertainment, including bands, competitions, Cooter Idol finals, Miss Cooter 2010, Sunny Cooter's BBQ Cook Off, turtle races and more. Minutes from the shops and restaurants of historic downtown Inverness.

INFO: Call (352) 726-2611 ext. 1309

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