Last week I said that I was going to have snaps of the kids at “Book, Line, and Thinker”. Didn’t make it. They only met at the Old Homosassa Learning Center 9 times. I was there all 9 days. But I kept saying to myself, I’ll get the pics tomorrow, I’ll do it when it’s warmer, I’ll do it next week.
And now it’s over! Such a procrastinator!
Although I didn’t get the pics, lots of other people did. Bay News 9 was there, the local newspaper, a radio station from Tampa! This is really ground breaking stuff and they hope to expand it next year. This year fifth graders from Lecanto Primary and Homosassa Elementary had the opportunity. With enough donations, the project will include all the schools in Citrus County.
The morning starts out with a fishing trip and sight seeing tour of the Homosassa River. Then the kids walk to the Homosassa Civic Club for lunch which is followed by science stations that support the lessons the kids are learning in school. Three of the stations are in the Old Homosassa Learning Center. There is a weather station, one with rescued animals, and a third with volunteers and creatures from the Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park. Captain Mike Baize organized the entire event and told me today that after the radio station from Tampa promoted the event, people from Tampa are calling in to donate to the program!
Woo Hoo!
Went to the Gatsy Party last weekend. The proceeds were going to the Old Homosassa Heritage Council (I’m the corresponding secretary) There were a lot of gangsters, rum-runners, flappers, and one newsboy. Food was GREAT, music was AMAZING, and, of course, La Casa was SPECTACULAR!
Here’s Good Time Terry with his ukulele and the wealthy dowager that took him to the party as her musician boy toy.
This gala event was Connie Wright’s idea. The woman has unlimited energy! Her main helpers were her husband Tim Gatto, Cyndi and Steve Minguy, and Lis Gardener. There were a lot more volunteers that I’m not going to list. I stepped back this year–just too much other stuff going on. But Terry was there picking up rentals, furniture and a keg of beer that was donated by The Shed.
The weather has been amazing the past few weeks. (yes, the AC is on) This is the kind of weather that makes snowbirds buy houses and move here full-time. Don’t be fooled. Cold weather is returning!
Good stuff! Have a great weekend!
Kathy