P.O. Box 1141, Lecanto, FL 34460-1141

 

15th Annual Save Our Waters Week

September 18-26, 2009

"Be part of the solution, not the pollution"

 

SOME EVENTS ARE FREE!!

 

 

Friday, September 17

Citrus 20/20, Inc.’s fifth annual fundraiser in support of Save Our Waters Week at College of Central Florida Conference Center, Lecanto campus.  Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., followed by a game of Jeopardy with up to four local organizations competing! Cost - $35 pp. Come early to bid on silent auction items. For ticket purchase or more information call 201-0149.

 

Saturday, September 18, 8 a.m. - noon

County-wide volunteer event. Adopt-A-Shore a Professional Association of Diving Instructors Clean Up.  Call County Aquatic Services at 527-7620 for information.  Following the clean ups, will be appreciation cookouts, FREE

East side – Lake Hernando Beach Park, Sponsored by Apopka Marine and the Otten’s

West side – American Pro Diving Center, Sponsored by American Pro Diving Center

 

Saturday, September 18, 7 p.m.

Crystal River Preserve ate Park - Redfish Theatre Revue Visitors Center.  Films: Living Planets – The Margins of the Land and Sweet Fresh Water about important Florida water issues. Call 563-0450 for information. The films will also be shown each weekday at 3 p.m. Monday – Friday, FREE

 

Sunday, September 19, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

Crystal River Preserve State Park – Eagle Nest Boat Tours. Starting point is the Preserve, 3266 N Sailboat Ave. in Crystal River. Call 563-0450 for information.  Capacity: 24 persons. Cost is $5 pp.

Monday, September 20, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Kayaking with Matt Clemons of Aardvark’s Florida Kayak Co. - County Boat Ramp at Pirates’ Cove in Ozello.  The trips will include a litter pick up.  Call 795-5650 to register or online visit http:// floridakayakcompany.com/SOWW.html.  Cost is $10 pp.

Tuesday, September 21, 9 a.m. – noon

Homosassa River Springs Tour starting at River Safaris, 10823 W. Yulee Dr., Homosassa Springs. Call 628-5222 for reservations. Capacity: 26 persons, FREE

 

Tuesday, September 21, 6 p.m.

High School Jeopardy Local high school teams will compete in a game of Jeopardy at Citrus County Extension Office, 3650 W. Sovereign Pa, Lecanto Government Complex. Public invited. Call 476-4941 for information, FREE

 

Wednesday, September 22, 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Interpretive tours of e Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. point: Refuge headquarters located at 1502 SE Kings Bay Dr. (next to e Port Hotel). 352-563-2088 ext 213 to pre-register. : 30 each tour, FREE

 

Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 p.m.

Political Forum.  College of Central Florida’s Conference Center, Lecanto campus.  Sponsored by Institute for Community Advancement and moderated by Chuck Dixon. Call 860-5175 for information. Public invited, FREE

 

Wednesday, September 22, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Rain Barrel Workshop.  Citrus County Extension Office, 3650 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto Government Complex. Call 527-5700 to pre-register. Cost is $33.

 

Thursday, September 23, 8 a.m. – noon

Crystal River Springs Tour – starting at Fort Island Trail Park. Call 795-4393 for reservations. Capacity: 36 persons, FREE

 

Thursday, September 23, 8:30 a.m.

Crystal River Eco Water Taxi Tour - starting at Port Hotel and Marina at 1610 SE Paradise Cir.  Call 564-9197 for reservations.

Capacity limited to 40 persons.  FREE

 

Friday, September 24, 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Kayaking with Kayaks & Beyond - starting at the Kayaks & Beyond launch, 1326 SE Hwy. 19, Crystal River. For more information and to register call 795-2255. Kayaks are available for Adopt-A-Shore cleanup on Sept. 18, FREE

 

Saturday, September 25, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

“Muck About” at Fort Cooper ate Park. Free 1 hour paddle boat or canoe self-guided water tours (conditions permitting). Call for reservations. Ranger guided nature hikes 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.  For information call 726-0315.

 

Saturday, September 25, 1 – 9 p.m.

Sunset Festival at the Port Hotel & Marina - Crystal River Ale House, 1610 SE Paradise Circle. Promoted by “Life Pirates LLC”. Food and drink specials, along with music, auctions, door prizes a more. For vendor or general information call 422-7910, FREE