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JANUARY 2011 / FEBRUARY 2011 / MARCH 2011 / APRIL 2011 / MAY 2011 JUNE 2011 / JULY 2011 / AUGUST 2011 / SEPTEMBER 2010 / OCTOBER 2010 NOVEMBER 2010 / DECEMBER 2010 October 2010 10/3/2010 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM Rails to Trails Bike Ride Begins at the North Apopka Trail Head, (no mass start). This 16th Annual bike ride is sponsored by the Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee with distances from 15 to 100 miles. You can determine your own ride distance. The deadline for pre-registration is Sept. 11, 2010. Registration before that date ensures you will receive a ride shirt of the proper size. Entry fee is $20 for all riders who pre-register. Entry fee on the day of the ride is $25. For online registration information go to www.railstotrailsonline.com or call (352) 527-9535 10/6/2010 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM FALL GARDENING WORKSHOPS Marion Knudsen’s fall gardening workshop will teach you how to use low-maintenance native plants and xeriscaping to conserve water resources and enjoy carefree Florida gardening. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Wednesday, October 6, 2010 and Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Regular park admission applies. Please make reservations in advance by calling the park office at (352) 628-5343. 10/9/2010 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Market Day with Art - Homecoming Heritage Village 657 N. Citrus Ave. Crystal River, FL 34428 352-564-1400 Click Here 10/9/2010 - 10/10/2010 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 9th Annual CASI Chili Cook Off for Charity Presented by the Lecanto Levi's 4-h Club. All proceeds to Benefit American Cancer Society-Relay for Life & HES Food Backpack Program. Located at Nature's Resort RV Park 10359 Halls River Road, Homosassa FL 34448. Food, Enterrainments, Arts & Crafts, Classic Car Show and the 1st Miss/Mister Chilli Pepper Pagent. For more information call (352) 212-9425 or email chilicookoff4h@yahoo.com 10/9/2010 Breast Cancer Awareness Bike Run Sun Cycle BCA Ride 2010 - Sun Cycle Centers - Florida 322 N Pine Avenue, Inverness, FL 34450 Store Hours: MON-FRI 9AM Breast Cancer Awareness Bike Run Registration open June 30, 2010 Registration close Oct. 8, 2010 Required fees $25.00 Rides 15 to 25 miles Click Here For more information call 352-637-5757 10/13/2010 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM FALL GARDENING WORKSHOPS Marion Knudsen’s fall gardening workshop will teach you how to use low-maintenance native plants and xeriscaping to conserve water resources and enjoy carefree Florida gardening. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL Wednesday, October 6, 2010 and Wednesday, October 13, 2010 Regular park admission applies. Please make reservations in advance by calling the park office at (352) 628-5343. 10/15/2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Cooter Poker Tournament & Casino Night Hold'Em style poker tournmane, entertainment and karaoke Citrus County Resource Center 2804 W. Marc Knighton Ct. Lecanto, FL 352-726-2801 Click Here 10/16/2010 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 7th Annual Cooter Night Riders Bike Ride 7th Annual Cooter and the Night Riders Bike Ride. The ride begins and ends at Suncoast Bicycles at the N. Apopka trailhead Of the Withlacoochee State Trail. There is no mass start. Pre-registration is $15.00 per rider through October 13th. After October 13th – $20.00 per rider. For information Call 352-726-2611 x1309 10/22/2010 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Moon Over The Mounds Moon Over the Mounds Archaeologists and Park Staff present a moon-lit tour and interpretation of the famous Crystal River Archaeological Site The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Friends of Crystal River State Parks is hosting Moon Over the Mounds. This event is scheduled for Friday: 2010 Friday Sept 24th Friday Oct 22nd Friday Nov 19th Friday Dec 17th 2011 Friday Jan 14th Friday Feb 18th Friday Mar 18th 8 to 10 pm at the Crystal River Archaeological State Park in Citrus County. (Crystal River Archaeological Site is a world-famous pre-Columbian mound complex extending along the north shore of the Crystal River. The site is one of the most imposing prehistoric ceremonial centers on Florida’s west coast. The Moon Over the Mounds tour this season will begin at the Park Museum at 8:00 PM. Interpretive guides tell the story of the famous Crystal River Site by torchlight as guests tour though the moon-lit mound complex. Travel back with us to AD 600 when the Crystal River site was the most important ceremonial site in the region! The park is located at 3400 North Museum Point, Crystal River just north of the Crystal River Mall. Drive North on U.S. 19 and turn left onto State Park Street(approximately ¼ mile past the Crystal River Mall – just past Denny’s / Days Inn). Continue on State Park Street approximately one mile, make a left on North Museum Point and take it all the way to the end. Moonlight Guided Tours Of the Crystal River Archaeological State Park mound complex Paved trails – Refreshments – Experienced Guides Admission Donations accepted by the Friends of Crystal River State Parks Inc. Friday tours cancelled by weather will be held on the following Saturday, same time. For more information about Florida State Parks, call 352-795-3817 Click Here Click Here 10/22/2010 - 10/23/2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Haunted Halloween in Crystal River The Friends of Crystal River State Parks is sponsoring a Haunted Halloween, with Very Terrifying Tram Ride, a special children’s festival, a variety of food vendors, and live Music under the Oaks. There will be Mortuary Photography, popular in the 19th century, sponsored by the Florida Public Archeology Network. Admission is a $5.00 donation for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. SPECIAL NOTICE: The extremely terrifying “Castle Keep Resort” will be appearing at the Haunted Halloween again this year. This famous haunted house is recommended only for the bravest of souls, and it is presented by the Florida Entertainment and Recreation Volunteers (FEAR), for a donation of $5.00 per person. This price is NOT INCLUDED in the gate admission. The Haunted Halloween will be held at the Crystal River Eco-Walk site this year. It is located north of Crystal River on US 19, 3 miles north of the Crystal River Mall, right across the highway from Seven Rivers Hospital. You may be assured that, should you become so scared as to require professional care, the Seven Rivers Hospital is a world class medical facility, ready to help. Turn off of US 19 on Curtis Tool Road and follow the signs through the Park gate. Ample parking is free. 10/22/2010 - 10/30/2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Castle Keep Resort The Friends of Crystal River State Parks is sponsoring a Haunted Halloween, with Very Terrifying Tram Ride, a special children’s festival, a variety of food vendors, and live Music under the Oaks. There will be Mortuary Photography, popular in the 19th century, sponsored by the Florida Public Archeology Network. Admission is a $5.00 donation for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. SPECIAL NOTICE: The extremely terrifying “Castle Keep Resort” will be appearing at the Haunted Halloween again this year. This famous haunted house is recommended only for the bravest of souls, and it is presented by the Florida Entertainment and Recreation Volunteers (FEAR), for a donation of $5.00 per person. This price is NOT INCLUDED in the gate admission. 10/23/2010 Refuge Day Friends of Chassahowitzka Refuge Day Crystal River NWR 1502 S.E. Kings Bay Dr. Crystal River, FL 34429 For more information call 352-563-2088 10/23/2010 7:45 AM - 9:30 AM MONTHLY BIRD WALK ON PEPPER CREEK TRAIL Novice & experienced birders are invited to take a guided bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 2.7 miles NE - 4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa. Cost: Free For more information, call Susan Strawbridge 352-628-5343, ext. 1002 or visit www.floridastateparks.org 10/23/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 24K Gold Music Shows Oldies Concert 2 hour show featuring hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's Curtis Peterson Auditorium 3810 W. Education Path Lecanto, Florida Toll Free -- 866-884-0291 10/23/2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Get outside! Day at Potts Preserve The Southwest Florida Water Management District is inviting you to Get Outside! with your family and friends for a free event at Potts Preserve! Potts Preserve 2988 North Hooty Point Road Inverness, FL 34453 Activities include: - Scenic boat tour on the Withlacoochee River (Limited availability) - Guided nature hikes - Archery adventure - Native animal presentations - Children's waterless fishing - And more! For more information, call 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4756 or visit us at Click Here 10/24/2010 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 24K Gold Music Shows Oldies Concert A 2 hour concert featuring hits from the 50's, 60's and 70's at Curtis Peterson Auditorium 3810 W. Education Path Lecanto, Florida 866-884-0291 for more information or visit our website Click Here Check out show clips on youtube by searching "24K Gold Music Shows" 10/29/2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Great American Cooter Festival Friday Night Kickoff Party 6:00pm –10:00pm, Courthouse Square, downtown Inverness. Music on the Square, food and merchandise, the Miss Cooter championship and other live Entertainment. Call (352) 726-2611 ext. 1309 for information. 10/29/2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunny Cooter's FestivalKickoff Friday Night Cooter FestivalKickoff Block Party Music on the Square. Live Entertainment on Courthouse Square. 1 Courthouse Square Inverness, FL 34450-4808 For more information call 352-726-3913 10/29/2010 - 10/30/2010 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM HAUNTED TRAM RIDES At Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 4150 S. Suncoast Blvd. Homosassa, FL 352-628-5343 Fri., October 29 and Sat., October 30, 2010 from 6 – 11 pm Sponsored by Citrus County Chronicle. Citrus 95.3 FM & Classic Hits 96.3 Haunted Tram Rides Down Pepper Creek Trail Suggested Donation: Adults $5.00 (age 13 and over) Children (ages 12 and under) $3.00 Attention Area Businesses & Clubs! Cash Awards 1st place $500; 2nd place $300; 3rd place $100 Costume Contests Refreshments Souvenirs Fun Games Clowns and Face Painters! New This Year!!! JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH $2.00 Suggested Donation for Children to the Haunted House Located Behind the Visitor Center on US 19 10/29/2010 - 10/30/2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Hauted Halloween in Crystal River The Friends of Crystal River State Parks is sponsoring a Haunted Halloween, with Very Terrifying Tram Ride, a special children’s festival, a variety of food vendors, and live Music under the Oaks. There will be Mortuary Photography, popular in the 19th century, sponsored by the Florida Public Archeology Network. Admission is a $5.00 donation for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. SPECIAL NOTICE: The extremely terrifying “Castle Keep Resort” will be appearing at the Haunted Halloween again this year. This famous haunted house is recommended only for the bravest of souls, and it is presented by the Florida Entertainment and Recreation Volunteers (FEAR), for a donation of $5.00 per person. This price is NOT INCLUDED in the gate admission. The Haunted Halloween will be held at the Crystal River Eco-Walk site this year. It is located north of Crystal River on US 19, 3 miles north of the Crystal River Mall, right across the highway from Seven Rivers Hospital. You may be assured that, should you become so scared as to require professional care, the Seven Rivers Hospital is a world class medical facility, ready to help. Turn off of US 19 on Curtis Tool Road and follow the signs through the Park gate. Ample parking is free. 10/30/2010 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Great American Cooter Festival The Great American Cooter Festival All Day Cooter Festival of Activities. Located at Liberty Park on beautiful Lake Henderson. Continuous live Entertainment and activities with Cooter Cup Races, D.J. from TMC Productions, Crafts, Refreshments, Rides and Games. 10/31/2010 The Great Cooter Triathlon The Great Cooter Triathlon. Liberty Park. Swim ½ mile, bike 10 miles, and run 3 miles. Call (352) 637-2475 for info or log on to Click Here 10/31/2010 12:00 noon PM - 5:00 PM Cooterween Located at Liberty Park on beautiful Lake Henderson. Cooterific family fun with refreshments, rides, games, and the Annual Costume Contest for all ages. All participants receive ribbons and prizes will be awarded to first place division winners. Free photographs, courtesy of Walgreens. A parent or adult must accompany children. Free Admission. |