September 30, 2007 Shall We Gather at the River… There will be a Baptism Sunday at the Ichetucknee headspring in the afternoon on Sunday September 30th. The purpose of this event is to build unity among the Christian community in Columbia County and to celebrate the beautiful springs God has made for us to enjoy. There will be old time gospel singing, baptisms in the springs, an enmass reaffirmation of baptismal vows and a covered dish fellowship. Come to the park’s north entrance with your own lawn chairs and a covered dish. The picnic will start at 1:30 with singing and baptisms held at 3:00. If you want more information you can contact John Wheeler at 386-752-8660 or Sherry McGowan at 396-497-1148.

 

October 7, 2007 Water Summit in Ocala There will be a Forum on Water Matters at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 7th at the Marion County Commissioners' Auditorium in the McPherson Government Complex, 601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala. There will be a high powered program: Cynthia Barnett, author of MIRAGE: Florida and the Vanishing Water of the Eastern US; Karen Ahlers, Putnam County Environmental Council; Former State Senator Nancy Argenziano Florida Public Service Commission; Representative Kurt Kelley; Marion County Commissioner Andy Kesselring; Environmental Consultant Robin Lewis; Silver River Museum director (former) Guy Marwick; Star Banner Opinion Editor Brad Rogers. The will be a Q&A after presentations. Contact Margy Bielling at 352-685-2434 if you have questions.

 

November 10, 2007 Current Problems is sponsoring a river cleanup on the Santa Fe River from 9-3. Lunch will be provided. They will need scuba divers as well as people to walk the banks to pick up trash on and in the Santa Fe River. To find out more about the event, contact Annette Long at long5892@bellsouth.net.