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November 2010



11/4/2010
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Festival of the Arts Wine Tasting & Reception
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, 2nd floor of Historic Courthouse, Courthouse Square in Inverness.
Sample a wide variety of wines, paired with tasty appetizers, while listening to acoustic guitar. Proceeds benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the Festival of the Arts scholarship committee.



11/6/2010
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
39th Annual Festival of the Arts
Courthouse Square - Downtown
Inverness

The Annual Festival of the Arts provides a friendly setting for artists and craftsmen to show and sell their works. A variety of food and beverages will be available throughout the event.
Parking and admission is free. Call (352) 726-3913 for additional
information

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11/6/2010
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Stone Crab Jam
West Citrus Avenue
Crystal River, FL

Enjoy delicious food from local restaurants and a chowder cook-off.
Treats including stone crab claws, crab cakes, clams, chicken and beef. Cold beer and wine available, art, crafts, and retail vendors. Blues, country, jazz reggae and rock bands-8 live bands to dance with under the stars!
For more information, please visit
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or call 352-795-0784



11/7/2010
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
39th Annual Festival of the Arts
Courthouse Square - Downtown Inverness

The Annual Festival of the Arts provides a friendly setting for artists and craftsmen to show and sell their works. A variety of food and beverages will be available throughout the event.
Parking and admission is free.

Call (352) 726-3913 for information or visit www.inverness-fl.gov



11/11/2010
10:00 AM - 12:00 noon AM
Veterans Day Parade
Main Street (US 41/44) Inverness.

The parade starts at Citrus High School and ends at the Old 1912 Courthouse on Courthouse Square.
Free admission. Memorial service on the Old Courthouse lawn immediately following the parade.

Parade questions can be answered by calling the Citrus County Chronicle at (352) 563-6363.



11/13/2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
36th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts, & Seafood Festival
Hours: Saturday 8:30 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 - 4:30 pm

Location: Corner of Yulee Drive and Mason Creek Rd in Old Homosassa, FL

Cost: $2.00 -- 12 and under free
All proceeds go to charity

Visit a rustic river town for a delightful weekend. Old Homosassa will come alive for the 36th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival sponsored by the Homosassa Civic Club. Juried art shows, exhibits and holiday gifts. Southern delicacies, fresh seafood and arts and crafts booths.

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11/13/2010 - 11/14/2010
33rd Annual Home & Outdoor Show
The Citrus County Builders Association is pleased to announce that the 33rd Annual Home & Outdoor Show, sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Larder & Sons Construction, Gold Sponsor AmeriGas Propane and Silver Sponsor Bay Area Air Conditioning will be held from 9am – 4pm on Saturday, November 13 and 10am – 3pm on Sunday, November 14, 2010 at the Crystal River National Guard Armory. This year’s exciting show theme is Green Building and will feature a Citrus County Green Building Council “Green Room” where visitors will be able to learn a little about the Citrus Green Building Council through tabletop displays by council members that showcase green products, services and opportunities available in Citrus County. Additionally, the CCBA will present a Business Only Networking and Sneak Peek opportunity on Friday, November 12, 2010 sponsored by Larder & Sons Construction. Exhibit space will open to CCBA members and to non-members with some restrictions after July 5th, 2010. Sponsorships are open now.

Save the Dates! The CCBA has set the 2011 dates for two important events!! The 2011 CCBA Annual Spring Parade of Homes will be held from March 19 – April 3, 2011 and the 2011 CCBA 16th Annual Family Fishing Tournament will be held on April 30 & May 1, 2011 at the Homosassa Riverside Resort. For ongoing updates and information on these two CCBA favorites please call (352) 746-9028 or
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11/13/2010
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Inverness Olde towne Association
The Inverness Olde Towne Association presents the 2nd annual K-9 Karnival.
Dog show, agility contest, expo and more. Call (352) 400-4639 for information,
or visit

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11/13/2010
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Market Day with Art
Market Day with Art
657 N. Citrus Ave.
Crystal River, FL 34428

352-564-1400
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11/13/2010
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Pony Up For Partners Family Horse Show
Partners for a Substance-Free Citrus, Inc.

Invites you to attend..

Pony Up For Partners-Family HORSE SHOW:

When: Saturday, November 13, 2010
Where: Just Horsin' Around - Rutland (just over the river on HWY. 44 E)
Time: 10:00- 2:00


RIDE A BUCK$$
BUDDY PICK UP
$Jackpot Barrels$ ($10.00 ENTRY)
BARREL RACING
FLAG RACE
POLE BENDING
ARENA RACE
TRAIL CLASS

visit substancefreecitrus.com for more information


11/14/2010
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
36th Annual Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival
Hours: Saturday 8:30 - 5:00 pm, Sunday 8:30 - 4:30 pm

Location: Corner of Yulee Drive and Mason Creek Rd in Old Homosassa, FL

Cost: $2.00 -- 12 and under free
All proceeds go to charity

Visit a rustic river town for a delightful weekend. Old Homosassa will come alive for the 36th Annual Homosassa Arts, Crafts & Seafood Festival sponsored by the Homosassa Civic Club. Juried art shows, exhibits and holiday gifts. Southern delicacies, fresh seafood and arts and crafts booths.

Click Here to visit their website for additional information.




11/19/2010
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
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11/19/2010 - 11/20/2010
5:30 PM -
15th Annual Citrus Stampede Rodeo
Gates open at 5:30 PM

Show starts at 7:30 PM

At the Citrus County Fairgrounds in Inverness

Admission: Adults $12 in advance $15 at the gate
Children (4-12)$4 in advance $5 at the gate
Children 3 years or younger are free.

Citrus County Fair Office, Hwy 41 S Inverness

Proceeds benefit Citrus County 4H Program!

For more information call: (352)564-4525.


11/20/2010 - 11/21/2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Yankeetown Seafood Festival
Yankeetown Seafood Festival Nov 20th and 21st, 2010 .

9am to 5pm both days. Riverside Drive in Yankeetown, Fla. Arts, crafts, entertainment, seafood and other culinary treats.

INFO.... 352-505-7936 or
352-564-0315
Sponsored by Inglis/Yankeetown Lions Club



11/27/2010
7:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Bird Walk on Pepper Creek Trail
At the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - 2.7 miles NE - 4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa.
Cost: Free
Novice & experienced birders are invited to take a guided bird walk on Pepper Creek Trail
For more information, call 352-628-5343 or visit Florida State Parks