The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

The show runs March 1st-24th
Friday/Saturday performances 8 pm
Sunday performances 2:30 pm
Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for students, $10 for children
Tickets available at www.moonlightplayers.com

The Cagan Crossings Spring Carnival returns for rides, food, and fun for the whole family on March 21-24. The carnival is located in front of the Cagan Crossings Community Library, just across from Four Corners Walmart on Highway 27.

Brought to you by Big O’ Amusements, families can enjoy a wide variety of games and attractions, rides appropriate for all age groups, and food concessions.

Tickets and wristbands available for purchase at the event. Parking is free.

Carnival hours are Thursday and Friday: 5pm – 10pm; Saturday 12 pm-10 pm and Sunday 12pm – 9pm. The Cagan Crossings Farmers Market will also take place on Friday, March 22nd from 9am – 2pm.

The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

The show runs March 1st-24th
Friday/Saturday performances 8 pm
Sunday performances 2:30 pm
Tickets: $20 for adults, $15 for students, $10 for children
Tickets available at www.moonlightplayers.com

Support East Ridge High School’s Rhythm of the Knight and Girls Knight Out on March 28^thand 29^th as they present their annual Billboard Concert at 7 pm in the auditorium.

This high energy concert will feature the music of Queen, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, the Beach Boys, Lady Gaga, Kansas, ABBA, Hootie and the Blowfish, and so much more.  There is something for everyone.  Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased online at www.erhschoir.ticketleap.com/billboard.

Email Jason Misner at misnerj@lake.k12.fl.us for any questions and group (10+) tickets and handicapped accessible seating.

Support East Ridge High School’s Rhythm of the Knight and Girls Knight Out on March 28^thand 29^th as they present their annual Billboard Concert at 7 pm in the auditorium.

This high energy concert will feature the music of Queen, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, the Beach Boys, Lady Gaga, Kansas, ABBA, Hootie and the Blowfish, and so much more.  There is something for everyone.  Tickets are only $5 and can be purchased online at www.erhschoir.ticketleap.com/billboard.

Email Jason Misner at misnerj@lake.k12.fl.us for any questions and group (10+) tickets and handicapped accessible seating.

Help send youth to camp by attending the Clermont Garden Club’s fundraiser on Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., 849 West Ave., Clermont. Verbal appraisals will be provided by a licensed appraiser for $5 per item (limit of 3 items per person – no large items, furniture, coins or weapons). Items to be sold may be consigned for the day and the club will retain a commission of 30% of the selling price. All consigned items that do not sell must be picked up by the owners by 1:15 on 3/30. Profits from the appraisals and sales will be used by CGC to send youth to Wekiva Youth Camp. For more information contact Marilyn Paone, m.paone@icloud.com.

Nature Fest is sponsored by the Friends of Lake Louisa State Park. The Friends of Lake Louisa State Park, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Citizen Support Organization whose mission is to provide support for the preservation, interpretation, and promotion of Lake Louisa State Park through events, activities, fundraising, and outreach.
Nature Fest is a family friendly event which includes live music, animals, hands on activities, vendors, exhibitors, food, face painting, and more all under the beautiful oaks on the beach of Lake Louisa. The event is free with park admission of $5 per car up to 8 people.
Sit back and relax while you listen to music, watch Irish Dancers, Tai Chi demonstrations, Skits by Actors Reaching Out, and more.

The events will start on March 30 with the Historic Groveland Expo at the Puryear Building and Historic Museum hosted by the Groveland Historical Society, www.grovelandhistory.org, at 10 AM till 2 PM, located at 243 S. Lake Ave.

The day continues with a ground breaking ceremony for a new Groveland Park at Wilson Lake Parkway at 2 PM, 121 Wilson Lake Parkway Groveland FL. 34736.

Live Entertainment with Country Artists Randy McNeeley (3 PM), the Southern Brotherz Band (5 PM) and Groveland’s very own Rob Nichols (7 PM) will perform from 3 PM – 9 PM, with Food Trucks, craft vendors, rock climbing wall, face painting and the Birthday Cake Celebration with the Mayor at 4:45 PM, in Groveland’s Downtown Festival Park located at 117 N. Main St.

The events will continue on Sunday, March 31 at 10 AM, Hope International Church, 13806 State Road 33, Groveland FL 34736, Groveland’s Leaders will be honored with presentation and immediately following with the Gymnasium Ground Breaking, and at 3 PM the Lake Concert Band will perform with their 60 piece concert band. More information at www.groveland-fl.gov

Come explore the history of tea and sample a variety of teas while enjoying a lovely 3-course luncheon! THE ART OF TEA is a fundraising event in support of Friends of the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library in Groveland.

There will be door prizes, fun and delicious scones, tea sandwiches and a special dessert! It is being held on Saturday, March 30th, 3:00 pm at Erika’s Tea Room, 787 W. Montrose St., downtown Clermont.

The Friends is a 501(c)(3), which is instrumental in sustaining the children, teen, and adult library programming for the Groveland-Mascotte area. Tickets are $35.00 per person; pre-registration required. For ticket purchase information call (352) 223-5033, email friendsmbml@aol.com or drop by the library to obtain yours. We look forward to sharing a cuppa with you!!