**The Alzheimer's Family Organization is having a Support Group Leader Orientation/In-Service on Friday, April 15, 2011 at Spring Oaks, 7251 Grove Rd., Brooksville - Hernando County from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Refreshments will be served. The purpose of this meeting is to instruct individuals in the running and proper function of a Support Group. Training is open to the public and is free. You must register by calling 727-848-8888 or 888-496-8004.

NEWS YOU CAN USE FROM LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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
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
**CEMEX CELEBRATES EARTH DAY
Join Cemex at the Sumter Environmental Education Center at Cemex's Center Hill Quarry - 530 W. Kings Hwy, Center Hill, FL on Saturday, A pril 16, 2011 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Food and Refreshments - Tours - SANDesign Artristry - Door Prizes and Entertainment by Local Schools. For more info contact Jenna Register at jregister@cemexusa.com
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
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
**SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FOR ADULTS DRASTICALLY REDUCED IN THE SENATE BUDGET
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