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March 17, 2011

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS

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First Thursday - April 7, 2011 - 5:30-7:30pm

Banks-Page Theus Funeral Home

410 Webster St., Wildwood

Chamber Lunch Exchange - Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 11:30am

NASCAR RV Resort

6233 CR 609 in Bushnell

Sponsored by SCORE

SCORE is a non-profit association comprised of successful entrepreneurs and executives who offer free and confidential mentoring, workshops and business assistance to small businesses. Lunch provided by Papa Joes Pizza Pasta and Subs

$10.00 for members - $15.00 for non-members.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. CALL THE CHAMBER TODAY! 352.793.3099

Ribbon Cuttings

March 29 at 1:00pm

Second Hand Rose

4081 CR 106- This is 301 N, just south of CR 466.

In celebration of their Grand Opening. The event will also feature live music from Denny Rogers and a Grand Opening sale on all merchandise.

April 12, 2011 - 4:00 pm -

Board of County Commissioners

Shady Brook Greenways - Located at Lake Panasoffkee, take a right after the rr tracks going West on 470

April 21, 2011 at 4:00pm

Lifestream Behavioral

Center - 410 East Belt Ave., Bushnell.

Join them in celebration of AIMS program.

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LEADS LUNCH MEETS

EVERY MONDAY,

AT 12:00PM

BEEF O'BRADY'S 2586 W CR 48 BUSHNELL

LEADS SUNRISE

MEETS EVERY TUESDAY AT 7:30AM

WILDWOOD COUNTRY RESORT

5604 HERITAGE BLVD.

WILDWOOD

These groups are an active networking and referral group and comprised of local business people in Sumter and surrounding counties, providing a variety of products and services.

Other business people in this area are invited to attend a meeting, and should bring business cards, brochures, etc.

For more information call the Chamber office at

352-793-3099 or Bud Koehlinger, chairman,

352-212-0902.

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Chamber Ambassadors If you are a chamber member and are interested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador please contact the Chamber office at 352-793-3099. The Chamber Ambassadors are "organized to provide leadership opportunities for members and to help enhance the Chamber's customer service focus".

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**NEW SUBMISSIONS

** kiwanis logo Bushnell Kiwanis meets every Thursday@Beef O'Brady's Bushnell (RT48 & I-75)at 5:30pm. We invite you once again to join us at our regular meeting of fellowship and blessing and experience our special guest speaker and club member Mr Dick Wakeman. He will share adventures about his latest pieces of wood that he acquired at the Woodfest.

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services - Customer Appreciation Weekend March 18 - 19, 2011. Learn more . . .

Jackson Hewitt is offering a special for students who may not have to file but are entitled to the student credit of UP TO $1000--even if they have had NO income-- as long as NO ONE else has claimed them on another return. Click here for more info ...

**Jackson Hewitt Special for Seniors - 65/65 -If you are 65 or over we will do your return for $65 ON WEDNESDAYS. Learn More about this great offer ...

**Sumter County BOCC will conduct a Community Workshop on the proposed roadway improvements. Click here to learn more about this Community Workshop

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FOOD DRIVE BENEFITING THE WILDWOOD SOUP KITCHEN AND WILDWOOD FOOD PANTRY

Learn More about this important event . . .

City of Wildwood to have a City Logo Design Competition wildwood logo

As the City of Wildwood continues to grow and change, the City Commission believes that a new logo is necessary to better represent our community. The Mayor and Commission are inviting the community to enter into this competition to create and design a logo that would truly represent the City of Wildwood. The logo will become the symbol of our community throughout the City on official documents, on marquees, vehicles, etc. The City is requesting your talents to design our new logo. The winning entry will receive a $500 cash prize. Click here for entry form... Click here for Conditions of Entry... Click here for Competition Guidelines...

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The Alzheimer's Family Organization Seeking Committee Members

AFO is seeking committee members for their upcoming Annual Alberta's Charity Luncheon Fashion Show, to be held in spring 2011 in New Port Richey. Committee members are critcal in the planning of this event. This is also a good networking opportunity for local community members. Call 888-496-8004 for more information.

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NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Lake Sumter Community College's 2nd Annual 5K Run and Wing Fest & Craft Show - Saturday, March 19, 2011. Learn more . . .

Lake-Sumter Community College and Florida Hospital Waterman will present their informative People's Medical School titled "Is Your Heart Worth the Trouble?" The six-part series meets consecutive Thursdays, February 10 through March 24 (except for March 10), in the Leesburg Campus Health Sciences Center.
Two one-hour seminars are presented each week by physicians and medical professionals. With the cost of only $26, attendees can pick and choose their topics or attend the whole series. Nurses attending the full twelve hours will be awarded 12 contact hours. Call the Business Resources Center's Continuing Education office at 352-365-3556 to register or visit www.BusinessResourcesCenter.org. Click here to learn about classes

**Lake-Sumter Community College Offering Zumba Exercise Classes on Sumter and South Lake Campuses. Learn more about this fun way to exercise . . .

**Mandatory Real Estate Course Offered at Lake-Sumter Community College on March 25 and 26. Click here to learn more . . .

**Lake-Sumter Community College Offers Day and Evening Classes for Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide Students. Click here to learn more . . .

Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, Inc. "Waves for Whiskers" Boat Poker Run at Lake Panasoffkee Come enjoy a scenic day with your boat and friends on Lake Panasoffkee - March 26, 2011. Click here for more information

United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties Announces Free Financial Classes

The United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties is offering free workshops to learn money savings tips. Representatives from Wachovia Bank, N.A. will discuss budgeting, debt reduction and the benefits of credit improvement. Workshops are held monthly at the Goodwill Job Center in Leesburg. Class dates are January 13, Februay 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June, 16, August 11, September 15, October 10, December 8. To register, call Goodwill at 352-326-8919

United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties Seeks VITA Volunteers - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) is a free income tax preparation service sponsored by United Way. To be a VITA volunteer No prior tax experience is needed. We are currently seeking Volunteer Tax Preparers, Greeters/Screeners, Interpreters and Quality Reviewers. Click here to learn more about volunteering

Free Tax Service provided by the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program through United Way of Lake & Sumter. Click here to learn more . . .

United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties celebrates 45th Anniversary

The United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Since its formation in 1966, the United Way of Lake & Sumter Counties has sought to improve the quality of life for all individuals by leveraging resources, uniting agencies, and impacting community needs. [FULL STORY]

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park presents "Art In The Park" April 9, 2011 from 8:00am - 4:00pm. This is their first Art show featuring fine, affordable art by talented local artists. Click here for Registration Form Learn More about Art In The Park

**2011 SCARC, Inc. Benefit Golf Tournament Friday, May 6 beginning at 12:30PM at Shady Brook Golf Club. For more information call SCARC, Inc. at 352/793-5156 or visit the website www.scarcinc.com

**The Southwest Florida Water Management District urges year-round water conservation. Water levels may rise and fall, but our water resources remain limited. The District encourages efficient, non-wasteful uses of water to sustain our high quality of life. For more information about ways to conserve water, contact the District at 1-800-423-1476 or visit the District's web site at WaterMatters.org. Click here for Water Resource Monthly Update