Times staff
Friday, September 24, 2010
Weeki Wachee
Alzheimer's memory walk set for Oct. 2
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk 2010 will be Oct. 2 at Weeki Wachee Springs, 6131 Commercial Way. Activities start at 8 a.m. The walk starts at 9. Teams and individuals can participate. Participants collect pledges. For information, to start a team or to make a donation, contact Carley Wilson at (352) 688-4537 or wilsonc@alzflgulf.org, or visit alz.org/flgulfcoast.
Auction to benefit 3-day Cure event
An auction to benefit the Komen 3-Day for the Cure will be at 2 p.m. today at Bayport Inn, 4835 Cortez Blvd. Entertainment will follow. The 3-Day for the Cure is a 60-mile walk for breast cancer awareness and to raise money for research. All donations benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Call Suzanne at (352) 398-5715, or Faye at (352) 397-5868.
Brooksville
Bring your dog to Kennel Club day
The Hernando County Kennel Club will host the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Hernando Council No 1 Senior Citizens, 8187 Fort Dade Ave., west of Brooksville. Dogs are welcome. There will be demonstrations in obedience, rally and grooming. There will be a poster contest for the kids, raffles and other activities. Admission is free. For information, call (352) 263-3775.
Drop off unneeded drugs at Walmart
The Hernando County Sheriff's Office will conduct a prescription drug drop-off event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at Walmart, 7305 Broad St. This is a free service to properly dispose of unused, unneeded and expired prescription drug medications.
Today's picks
Brookridge Line Dance Social: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Brookridge Clubhouse, 8150 Hampton St., Brookridge. $5. (352) 397-6088.
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Volunteer Workday: 8 a.m. to noon, Cypress Lakes Preserve, 33241 Ridge Manor Blvd., Ridge Manor. Jim King, (352) 754-4057, ex. 28020.
Native Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ahhochee Hill Sanctuary, 24268 Lake Lindsey Road, north of Brooksville. (352) 797-3545.
Regal Railways Train Show and Swap Meet: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Brooksville Elks Lodge 2582, 14494 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville. $4; ages 12 and younger admitted free. (727) 244-1341.
Hernando deaths
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