Fun Train Robbery?

Fun Train Robbery?

Fun Train Robbery?

By Kai Rambow

 

There was a lull in the shooting; both sides were out of bullets. “Keep talking while I’m reloading,” instructed the sheriff to the bad guy. This is just one of the fun moments during the Hole in the Head Gang – Train Robbery.

The Florida Railroad Museum has a knack for not just taking passengers on a train ride, but creating memorable experiences.  Adults were just as enthused, maybe more so, than kids to get their picture taken with a cast of characters.

The first set of dates will be at the end of this month.  Events at the Railroad Museum are very popular and sell out quickly.  So, if you’d like to do this, get your tickets early.

 

Hole in the Head Gang Train Robbery

November 30, December 1

Florida Railroad Museum

12210 83rd Street East

Parrish, FL 

(941) 776-0906

www.frrm.org 

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The “Hi, Neighbor!” Tradition Continues

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The “Hi, Neighbor!” Tradition Continues

Don’t miss it: November 7 at 6:30 p.m.

By Bob Sanchez

 

“Hi, Neighbor!” is coming to Community Hall on South Pebble Beach on November 7 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Whether you’re new to Sun City Center or just want to see what’s new with our clubs, this is the perfect event for you. Members of almost 100 clubs will be ready to answer your questions and pique your interest. Aston Gardens will supply cookies, coffee and iced tea that the Line Dance Club will serve.

“Hi, Neighbor!” is Sun City Center’s oldest tradition, having begun as the community’s first club in 1962. John and Linda Bowker gave it new life in 1992, and since then it has evolved as a showcase for our cornucopia of clubs. Event Director Claudia Hinson says that the event offers residents “a more personal connection to the clubs.” Janet Ditmore has volunteered to serve as 2019 “Hi, Neighbor!” Chair.

 

News file photo of 2018 “Hi, Neighbor!”

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The November 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

The November 2019 NEWS is HOT off the PRESS!

In this issue…

Tell us if you plan to light up your home for the holidays… Then, discover your need for speed with the Veterans Racing League, celebrate 55 years of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” with the SCC Emergency Squad, see what’s blooming at Selby Gardens, travel to the real Southernmost Point in Florida (it’s not where you think!), meet neighbors with incredible creative talent, get to know the candidates for SCCCA Board of Directors, hear the latest on the proposed Kings Point fee, discover the local history of Meals on Wheels, hear from the Long Range Planning Committee, learn about another fun way to “Get off the couch!” and find out how to support the Hope Fund’s “Bingo and More” fundraiser.

Don’t forget to SAVE THE DATE for “Hi, Neighbor!”, the Holiday Breakfast, Holiday Walk, and the Holiday Cart Parade. And, if you want to be part of the parade, be sure to get those entries in!

Then be sure to…

Check out the SCC Bulletin, Kings Point, Community News, Dance, Military News, Faith & Service, Arts, Sports, and South County Events sections to help you plan your month. And, in a special Veterans Day edition of “Where in the World” travel with some neighbors who took their copy of The News to the beaches of Normandy, France.

Read the November 2019 Issue of The News

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Kings Point Food Truck Rally

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Kings Point Food Truck Rally

Monday, November 4, from 4 to 8 p.m.

 

Music by Sunset Social Club. Come enjoy Monsta Lobsta, Surly Mermaid, Whichpress, and Chief’s Chill Out Ice Cream! Food trucks under Portico Entertainment in the Veterans Theater.

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Veterans – Live Your Racing Dreams

Veterans – Live Your Racing Dreams

Veterans – Live Your Racing Dreams

By Kai Rambow

 

Have you ever wanted to race a motorized vehicle around a race track?  If you’re a veteran, then here’s a chance to make your racing dreams come true. A Veteran’s Racing League is being put together.  Experience is not required; volunteers will train you.  Some races will be held in the new year on both oval tracks and raceway type courses.

Jonathon Tepes Sharkey, a veteran himself, has driven this new initiative.  Sharkey, still races today, although he quickly points out that he needs help getting out of the race vehicles.  “We’ll help you see if this is something you’d like to do, and then help you prepare to race.”

Sharkey already has enlisted help from sponsors such as Motul.  They are working on keeping expenses as low as possible.  If you’d like to check it out, contact Jonathon at auracing@yahoo.com. The track is located at 14848 Speedway Drive, Wimauma, FL 33598, just off CR-672 (Balm Road).

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