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.
Hernando County Real Estate Market Report: October 2009
Inventory of Homes for Sale in Hernando County has again decreased over the previous month and closed transactions increased over September.
There were several sales moving into the higher prices ranges including a 41 acre ranch with a 4 bedrooms, 4 baths pool home plus all the out buildings one might expect on a ranch. This property sold for the highest price of $950,000 and also represents one of the highest priced sales in recent months in the county.
Several other sales in the $300,000 to $400,000 price ranges helped to bring up the average sales price for October over last month. However, the real story here is once again the median price level which despite these trophy sales increased by less than a $1000 - an indication that most sales are taking place in the lower ranges.
The number of homes under contract, either with contingency or pending contracts, decreased by 10 properties over last month. Once again, both median and average prices have decreased.
Active Home Listings: 2211 
Sold October 2009: 198
Price Range: $20,000 - $950,000
Median: $105,650
Average: $121,948
Average Days on Market: 126
Of the homes sold in October 2009, 27 were short sales and 50 were REO or bank-owned properties, and the remaining 121 sales were "regular" market sales.
Homes currently under Contract: 548
Of the homes currently under contract, 213 are with contingency contracts and 335 are pending.
Of the total homes under contract, 231 are short sales, 102 are foreclosure properties, and 215 are market sales.
Data derived from Hernando County MLS as of 11/9/09, believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.
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