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LSCC Foundation 12th Annual Athletic Golf Classic
Get out your golf clubs and tee off to support the LSCC student athletes. The Lake-Sumter Community College Foundation, Inc. and Athletic Department will be hosting its 12th Annual Golf Classic at the Mount Dora Golf Club Association on Friday, September 17, 2010. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. with shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $125.00 per golfer and includes a fun-filled day of golf, a custom golf shirt, goodie bag, plenty to drink and lunch catered by Outback Steakhouse.
“The generosity of our sponsors and golfers makes this day possible, and is a great opportunity for the community to play a supporting role in the future of so many of our students”, says Athletic Director, Mike Matulia. You don’t have to be an expert to play we welcome golfers of all levels. Space is limited, so please register early. Whether you play, sponsor or be a spectator, LSCC Athletics invites everyone to join in on the fun of supporting LSCC Foundation’s 12th Annual Athletics Golf Classic.
Proceeds from the Golf Classic benefit the LSCC student-athletes and the Athletic Program. The LSCC Foundation is a 501 ( c ) (3) non-profit organization. For more information or to register to play in the event, please contact (352) 323-3645 or (352) 365-3518.
Please support LSCC Athletics!
4-H Apple and Pecan Sale
Sumter County 4-H Apple AND Pecan orders are now being taken. Please complete the bottom of this flyer and return it with your check made payable to Sumter County 4-H, 7620 S.R. 471, Ste. 2, Bushnell, Fl 33513. Phone 352-793-2728, Fax 352-793-6376.
Apples/Pecans will be available at the pick up points after 10:00 a.m. on the anticipated date of October 27, 2010.
Pick Up Locations:
Sumter County Agriculture Center
7620 S.R. 471, Ste. 2
Bushnell, Fl
Villages Annex Office
8033 East C.R. 466
Lady Lake, Fl
Orders will not be placed until 4-H office receives payment.
Local Businesses Spelling Out Need For Scholarship Funding
Leesburg, Fl – Area businesses will bring on the sting to help raise $266,000 needed to provide college scholarships potentially to 38 students.
The businesses and organizations will put their “stingers” on the line during the 7th annual Take Stock in Children Corporate Spelling Bee, to be held Thursday, September 23rd, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora.
Take Stock, managed by the Educational Foundation of Lake County, has provided 2+2 college scholarships (two years of community college and two years of state university) to 454 Lake and Sumter county students in the last 11 years. The organization must purchase the 2 + 2 scholarships which increased in cost this year to almost $7,000. The State of Florida matches the amount.
The competition, in its 7th year, involves participating “hives” conferring on the spelling words in a 12-round contest:
• Spelling teams earn points for each correct word. The winner will be the “colony” with the most points.
• There is no elimination for wrong answers.
• The competition will include speed rounds where teams will have to spell several words at one time.
“We introduced this format last year and it was really well-received and fun,” said Elida Landry, Program Manager, Take Stock in Children. “We hope to raise enough money to purchase enough 2+2 college scholarships to replace the number of students who are graduating and have completed the program. It’s one of the best investments in the community that a person or organization can make.”
Teams are available for sponsorship at the $500 and $1,000 level. Spectators are also invited to attend for $25 per ticket. Team sponsorships and ticket information are available by contacting Take Stock in Children at 352-787-6576 or e-mailing landrye@lake.k12.fl.us.
Sponsors of the 2010 Take Stock in Children Corporate Spelling Bee include Ford Press, The Daily Commercial, United Southern Bank, English Communications, Hometown Health TV, The Educational Foundation of Lake County, Rotary Club of the Villages and Advanced Nursing Concepts.
You can learn more about the event and which businesses are participating in the competition by following Take Stock in Children on Twitter and Facebook.
Take Stock in Children (TSIC) is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in the future of the community with scholarships, mentors and hope to financially, at-risk, well deserving students in middle and high school. Recipients, who meet the criteria for receiving the scholarships, are eligible to attend two years of a community or junior college plus two years of a Florida state university.
Homes For Heroes Foundation Charity Ride
Don't forget to register for the Charity Ride on September 11th to benefit our Heroes! Riders – register your team. If you're just coming by to be a part of this great event visit www.CentralFloridaHFH.org so we can make sure we have enough for all to enjoy! Music! Vendors! Food! Prizes! Ribbon Cutting! See you there! Proceeds Benefit: Teachers, 1st Responders, Chaplans, Fire Fighters, Law Enforcement, Military (Active & Reserved), Medical Personnel
Chamber Annual School Supply Drive Extended
The Chamber's annual School Supply Drive has been extended, and supplies will be collected until September 30th. Each year we collect supplies (or monetary donations to purchase supplies) for our local students for the school year. Please bring your donations to the Chamber office anytime between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Donate $10 and receive a $15 breakfast coupon for two to RedWing Restaurant in Groveland. Donate $30 worth of supplies and Michaux Family Chiropractic, in Clermont will provide a free chiropractic consultation, examination, and medically necessary x-rays. We thank you in advance for your support.
Drop off locations include: The South Lake Chamber of Commerce office, BankFirst, Goin' Postal, Red Wing Restaurant and Michaux Family Chiropractic.
Special thanks to Mary Lightcap from HouseMaster Home Inspections for spear heading this important community initiative!