About Hernando County, FL

Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida Delivers Dictionaries to 3rd Graders

"The limits of your language are the limits of your world." - Ludwig Wittgenstein

This is the message printed on this year's edition of the student dictionaries that members of the Rotary Club of Spring Hill, Florida presented to the third graders of the Elementary Schools in Hernando County, Florida.

The dictionary project is an annual effort by Rotary International to promote language skills and awareness among young students as they are becoming proficient in reading and comprehension.

Met with curious looks from the students as we entered each classroom, the exitement of receiving a book "to keep forever" soon took over.

From looking up a special word to discovering graphs of the solar system, the multiplication table, or flipping to the last page of the book to discover the longest word in the English language with 1909 letters - it is a pleasure and a reward in itself to watch young children be so enthusiastic about reading and finding out about the world.

With this kind of curiosity, enthusiasm, and desire to learn and know, the world for these kids will be limitless.

Below: Participating Spring Hill Rotary Members

What to do and Where to go in Brooksville, Florida: Treasure Sale and Turkey Shoot

While I'm not sure what the "Turkey Shoot" is all about, I do know a good Fleamarket and Treasure Sale when I see one!

This Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 8 AM to 2 PM stop by Killingsworth Plaza on Cortez Boulevard in Brooksville for the Annual Treasure Sale conducted by the Junior Service League of Brooksville.

Booth rental is available so besides the Junior Service League, other community organizations such as the Rotary Club of Spring Hill are participating with "crafts, produce, plants, trash, and treasures" to raise funds for a variety of worthy causes.

There will be a raffle with a chance to win a free turkey - just in time for Thanksgiving!

Enjoy!

What to do and Where to go: Fall Harvest of Art in Spring Hill, Florida

The Spring Hill Art League will have its 36th Annual Fall Harvest of Art on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2009. Doors open at 10 AM each day and will be open until 5 PM on Saturday and until 4 PM on Sunday.

Traditionally an art show, this year the show is combined with a live music and food festival. The show is a juried art show with awards in the categories of fine art, fine craft, photo, and country crafts.

The event will take place at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. There will be a $4 admission charge which includes access to all the parks attractions including the always popular mermaid show and the wilderness river cruise down the scenic Weeki Wachee river.

This will be a fun event for the entire family and a great opportunity to explore Weeki Wachee Springs State Park at greatly discounted admission. At the same time, this is also a great opportunity to start shopping for very unique gifts for those special people on your holiday gift list!

Veterans Day Events in Hernando and Pasco Counties, Florida

Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Here is how Hernando and Pasco Counties will honor its Veterans:

Hernando Beach: The VFW Post 9236 will hold a ceremony beginning at 10:00 AM. The post is located at Shoal Line Blvd. Everyone is welcome.

Shady Hills: The VFW Post 8681 will hold a ceremony beginning at 11:00 AM. The post is located at 18940 Drayton Street off County Line Road. The Post Color Guard will be joined by the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Sea Cadets, Hudson High Drill Team, and Pasco County Fire Department Honor Guard. Vintage military vehicles will be on display. There will be a BBQ following the ceremony and live music in the hall.

Brooksville: The annual Veterans Appreciation Parade will be held on Saturday, November 14, beginning at 10:00 AM. Parade lineup will begin at 8:30 AM and the parade will lead through downtown Brooksville. The public is encouraged to walk with the Veterans and to bring flags to show support for the men and women of the military.