By Jean Hayes, Times Staff Writer
Friday, October 1, 2010
Events
POSH Hair Studio, 14233 Powell Road, Spring Hill, will have its third annual Cutting for a Cure fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, in memory of Jenna Cucciniello, niece of owner Susan Alascia.
Jenna Cucciniello was diagnosed with a brain tumor and died Feb. 2, 2007.
Each year, in memory of her niece, Alascia holds a fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. All haircuts are $20, and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to the hospital for brain tumor research.
Donations will be accepted. Raffles, entertainment, a dunk tank and refreshments will be offered. Sponsors include Allied Veterans of the World, Felony's Bar & Grill, Deli-Licious and the Wine Toad, which will hold a Drinking for a Cure event in conjunction with the hair-cutting event.
For information, call Susan Alascia at (352) 238-9722.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have these ribbon-cuttings during the coming week:
• Slice of Life Pizza, 188 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, noon Tuesday. Call Rich Parris at (352) 683-7500.
• Exit Success Realty, 5300 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill, noon Thursday. Call Pat Richard at (352) 686-2222.
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Hernando Biz … Net-Connecting for You, a networking group, will meet at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill.
A minimal dues structure is in place. Members are asked to attend at least three meetings a month and order breakfast from the menu. New members are welcome. Contact Sallie at (352) 428-3647 or sallie423@yahoo.com.
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Green World Path, 1665 Donto Way, Brooksville, will offer a free educational program on the "Green Movement" at 6 p.m. Thursday.
The speaker will be John Swain, CEO of Pixie Gas and a certified registrant for alternative-fuel vehicles in the United States. Staffers will offer tours of the facility and garden. For directions, call (352) 799-0200.
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The $50 Investment Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Edward Jones office, 3296 Commercial Way, Spring Hill. New members are welcome. Call Ross or Wynn Keith at (352) 596-2649.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have its monthly Networking at Noon luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Friday at Cara Mia's Restaurant, 3429 Deltona Blvd., Spring Hill.
The cost is $10 per person with a reservation, $15 without a reservation and $20 for nonmembers. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the event. Deadline for RSVP is Wednesday; call (352) 796-0697.
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Nature Coast Business Professionals, a nonexclusive networking group, will meet at 8 a.m. Friday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill.
The goal is to develop long-term relationships with other business professionals. There are no membership fees. Call Deborah Cutlip at (352) 293-4317 or go to naturecoastbusiness professionals.com.
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The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will offer a two-day workshop, "Maximizing Your Time," from 8 a.m. to noon Friday and Oct. 15 at the chamber's training room, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville.
Participants will learn practical ways to assess their time-management effectiveness and create a personal plan for improving their skills. Each participant will receive a personalized "time mastery profile."
The workshop will be conducted by Lori Bainum, a corporate trainer specializing in communication, team building, leadership and motivational speaking.
The course is open to the public. The cost is $99 for chamber members and $129 for nonmembers. A certificate of completion will be awarded to those participants who compete both days. For information, call (352) 796-0697, ext. 228, or send e-mail to lori@succeedinsideout.com.
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