Times staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
COUNTYWIDE
Help a cancer patient get to treatments
The American Cancer Society has a desperate need for volunteers for its Road to Recovery program to drive Hernando County cancer patients to their chemotherapy and radiation treatments. Schedules are flexible and training is provided. Requirements include having a good driving record, valid driver's license, insurance and a smoke-free vehicle in good, running condition. Those wishing to help out can call Joan at (352) 799- 9078.
SPRING HILL
Ethnic festival begins today
The 20th annual Ethnic Festival kicks off today from 5 to 10 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 13485 Spring Hill Drive. The event features midway rides, games, entertainment and a variety of food. Admission and parking are free. The event will continue from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Today's entertainment includes John Leggio's Center for the Performing Arts, St. Joan of Arc Life Teen Band, Explorer K-8 Band, Chocachatti Hip Hop Shop Dancers, DiAna's Dance Express and Dragon's DoJo.
BROOKSVILLE
Fly-in lunch Oct. 30 at county airport
Brooksville Chapter 1298 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will host a Fall Fly and Drive In Lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the chapter's hangar at the Hernando County Airport, 2495 S Broad St., south of Brooksville. Pilots attending are asked to call Unicom on 123.00 before landing for tie-down information. Non-fliers are also welcome and can have an escorted tour of the airplanes that will be flown in from throughout Florida and Georgia. For information, contact Bernie Berger at (352) 428-1253 or bberger4@tampabay.rr.com.
WEEKI WACHEE
Birthday bash for Marine Corps
Reservations are needed by Monday to attend the U.S. Marine Corps birthday celebration, hosted by the Marine Corps League, Spring Hill Detachment 708. The event will start at 5 p.m. Nov. 10 at Glen Lakes Golf and Country Club, 9000 Glen Lakes Blvd. The theme is "Reflections: Your Time in the Corps." Music will be provided by the Rebound Band. Tickets are $35 per person. Call Scott Brinton at (352) 684-0144 or the detachment lounge at (352) 597-7979.
Today's picks
Hernando County Schools' 9th annual Parent Institute: Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; workshops start at 6:30 p.m., West Hernando Middle School, 14325 Ken Austin Parkway, west of Brooksville. Free. Register online at hernandoschools.org or call Janeen Defilippo, (352) 797-7022, ext. 407.
Toddler Time/Storytime Preschool Programs: Toddler Time for ages 18 to 35 months at 10 a.m.; Storytime for ages 3 to 5 years at 11 a.m., Spring Hill Branch/Harold G. Zopp Memorial Library, 9220 Spring Hill Drive, Spring Hill. (352) 540-6391.