www. dcadvocate. net The Dixie County Advocate Thursday March 12, 2009 Stuff to Do STATE PARK TO HOST "SPRINGS AND BLOOMS" GARDEN FESTIVAL FANNING SPRINGS-The Florida Department of Envi- ronmental Protection's Fan- ning Springs State Park will Host a festival emphasizing environmentally friendly techniques for watering, fer- tilizing and pest control practices for the home gar- dener on March 21, 2009. The festival will host dis- plays of irrigation, plant fer- tilization and pest manage- ment presented by Universi- ty of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sci- ences and the Nature Coast Master Gardeners Associa- There will be demonstra- tions on xeriscaping and guided walks showcasing native landscaping in the park, as well as native and ornamental plant sales, food, and children's games. There will be drawings for free plant and prizes all day. For more information about the event, visit www. Fan- ningSpringsGardenFesti- val.com. For more-information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org. This will be a free entry event. The event will take place: 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2009 Fanning Springs State Park 18020 N. Hwy 19 Fanning Springs, Florida. tion FAMILY 1MiNIOfN It is time for our twenty fifth Mills annual reunion. It will be March 14, 2009 at the Steinhatchee Community Building. We are asking all relatives and friends of our family to come and be with us and enjoy the fellowship. Every one brings enough food and drink for their own fami- lies. Then we put it all together and have a buffet. This year we are planning on having both fish and swamp cabbage. If any one has any pictures of the Mills family, we ask that you bring and share. Also, any stories that are remember bbut the family The building will be open by ten a. m., earlier if any one needs to get in or wants.to do their cooking there. For information, call Mildred Mill Stevenson at: 352-498- 1634 or email me at dixiegirl54@bellsouth.net. Le\rn-to-knt Cl \s Kids! Seniors! Men! Goth chicks! Spinners! Everybody welcome. Starts Thursday March 12, 3:00 Cross City Library YARN PROVIDED FREE Signup or get more info by mailing editor@dcadvocate.net BLOOD DRIVE The Bloodmobile will be will be in Suwannee on the 14th of March in the Suwannee Baptist Church parking lot from 10:00am until 3:30 pm. There is a critical shortage of blood in North Central Florida so please come out and donate, it only takes a half Hour. A recognition item will be given to all that donate. DINNER MEETING The Suwannee River Cham- ber of Commerce it having a Dinner to celebrate St. Patrick's Day Carol West is cooking Corned Beef, Cab- bage and Irish Soda Bread. Please bring a side dish or desert if you would like. Please come out and meet the new Chamber President Russ McCallister and the rest of the Chamber officers, and see what they have planned for the Chamber and Com- munity this year. The activities will start at 6:00pm on the 17th of March. Please bring your friends and neighbors so they can enjoy the dinner and fellow- ship. WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON MARCH 20TH? Be sure to take time for lunch -the First United Methodist Church in Cross City will be serving Pulled Pork BBQ on Buns; with coleslaw and home made Chocolate chip cookies for only $5.001 Remember: Noon on March 20th, 2009 Delivery will be available in the Cross City area before noon; or you may come to the Fellowship Hall and eat in or pick up your lunch. Call 498-3420 to place your order. Leave message and we will return your call. This delicious food is being prepared by our Master Chef Alma don't miss iti Come on out to the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on March 8th for another all you can eat dinner buffet: The Menu will be: Meat Loaf Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Scalloped Potatoes Succotash Cucumber Salad Desserts: FruitJello; Chocolate David Ryman, webmaster of the Dixie County Advocate and Cross City resident, is forming a Unux User Group covering the Nature coast of Florida called Nature LUG. Anyone interested in participating should email David at David@DCAdvocate.net. DIXIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVING YOU AT FIVE LOCATIONS CROSS CITY/HIGHWAY 19 OLD TOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL Acute & Chronic Disease Care Minor Surgical Procedures Laceration Repair. Well Child & Newborn Care School & Sports Physicals * Treatment for Asthma WIC Coupons Laboratory & X-Ray Employment Physicals Family Planning I OB Care School Health Services Preventative Health Care Dental Services HIV Anonymous & Confidential Testing Pudding w/whip cream; Blondies Drinks: Coffee, Tea, Lemonade All you can eat including the desserts and drinks for only $9.00. Children under 12: $6.00 chil- dren under 5: free Special family rate: Mother, father, and two or more children: $27.00 Take Out Plates: 9.00 each Come on out on March 8th at 12:00 noon and enjoy good food and fellowship. Master's Degree Programs: * Educational Leadership * Instructional Leadership * Exceptional Student Education * Reading * Instructic * Educatio 5UTm 3"UAwl/ The Dixie County High School's Junior class will be having a Prom Fashion Show on March 14th, 2009 starting at 6:00pm in the school auditorium. The cost to get in is $3.00. There will be girls modeling dresses from House of Gowns and Cach6. We will also have young men wearing tuxedos. There will be many different fashion gowns and tuxes. There will be representatives from limousine services, hair dressers, florists, photographers, jewelers, and other prom needs. There will be great door prizes. Some of the prizes include: $50.00 off gowns, tux rentals, and a discount off of limo ser- vices, corsage, discounts off of dinners, and other great items. This is for everyone. Not just for Juniors and Seniors. It is for anyone wanting to see the latest fashion in gowns and tuxes, or just wanting to have some fun and maybe win a great door prize. You will also be supporting the junior class, helping them put on a great Prom this year. Saint Leo University is a proven leader in teacher education. on'al Design )n Specialist - Educational Leadership SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY What you need for where you're going. Founded in 1889 Tuesday. 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