Events
OCALA, Fla. (March 10, 2020) – The City of Ocala is providing residents with free tire disposal Saturday, March 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Disposal locations will be at the corner of NE 14th Street and NE Eighth Avenue and the Hampton Aquatic Fun Center located at 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Tires generated by businesses will not be accepted and there is a limit of 10 tires per resident. This service is for residents living within the city limits. A driver’s license listing a city address may be requested.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Residential Sanitation Division at 352-351-6697.
OCALA, Fla. (March 10, 2020) – The City of Ocala invites the public to an opening exhibit reception for the “MOMENTUM” Student and Emerging Artist Competition Thursday, March 19 at 5:30pm at City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
Guests will experience the work of local student and emerging artists, high school through age 30, which explores how they express themselves through art, while enjoying music by The Mudds Jazz and Blues Band. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
All artwork will be available for purchase and will be on display Thursday, March 19 until Thursday, July 9 at City Hall during normal business hours.
A juror will select awards in each division including Best of Show. The prizes for this competition include more than $2,000 in awards, including scholarships to the College of Central Florida (high school division), a feature in Ocala Magazine (Best of Show), a professional artwork scan (first place in each division), an annual memberships to the Appleton Museum of Art, Marion Cultural Alliance, and a registration fee waiver for the 2020-21 season of First Friday Art Walk (all winners). Continue reading
Ocala’s downtown square that it is!!
Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the downtown square on select evenings during the month of December. There will be holiday music and snacks, too!
This is a chance for all of Ocala’s good little boys and girls to talk to Santa and share their holiday wishes with him.
Come downtown and create some lasting holiday memories.
By Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten
OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 24, 2019
On sale: Now
Four strong, sassy Southern women are drawn together by fate in their quest for happiness… through happy hour! Perfectionist workaholic Randa is struggling with a derailed career. Recently widowed Dot is learning to start her life over alone. Boisterous good ol’ gal Marlafaye is freshly divorced and looking for revenge on her tom-catting ex. And spunky fireball Jinx offers her services as a life coach, though she needs good advice more than anyone. Over six months of laughter, hilarious misadventures, and bonding over cocktails, these Savannah soul-sisters form lasting friendships, renewing their confidence and enthusiasm for life. Cheers to this delightful comedy by the authors of The Dixie Swim Club! Continue reading
By Jeanie Linders
JANUARY 2 – 19, 2020
On sale: November 18
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW CONTAINS ADULT CONTENT AND RACY HUMOR WHICH MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL AUDIENCES.
Celebrate “The Change” in this hilarious parody of popular music from the baby boomer era, as four women bond over the shared sisterhood of hot flashes, mood swings, night sweats, and sexual woes. Returning to the OCT stage after its popular 2017 visit, the tour of this long-running Las Vegas hit musical will have you laughing, cheering, and dancing in the aisles!
It is time to sign up for this year’s “Experience Lady Lake Expo”.
Wednesday December 4, 2019, 10 am to 3 pm, at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Share your business with the Lady Lake Area.
Call the Chamber office with any questions – (352)-753-6029
Thank you again for all your support!
Call the chamber office with any questions (352)753-6029
Sandbag Operations and School Athletic Schedule Changes Announced
Marion County, Florida (August 28, 2019) – As Marion County residents are preparing for a potential hurricane event, Marion County Emergency Management has announced sandbag operation locations.
Sandbags will be made available for residents starting Friday, August 30th starting at 7AM. Bags and sand will be provided. You will be required to fill your own bags.
Operations will run from 7AM through 7PM.
Locations:
- Wrigley Field – 405 County Road E 316, Citra FL
- Belleview Sports Complex – 6501 SE 107th Street, Belleview, FL
- Dunnellon City Complex – 11924 Bostick Street, Dunnellon FL
City of Ocala
- Reilly Arts Center – 500 NE 9th Street, Ocala FL
- ED Crosky Recreation Center – 1510 NW Fourth Street, Ocala, FL
Marion County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday, September 19, 2019 from 2pm – 4pm at the Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL. Lisa Louise Cooke will present “Google Earth for Genealogy” via a webinar. There is no charge and everyone is invited. For more information visit www.mcgsocala.org or call (352) 897-0840.
The City of Ocala will host the Fifth Annual Harvest Fest, a music and food truck festival, Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park located at 500 NE Sanchez Ave.
OCALA, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2019) – The City of Ocala will host the Fifth Annual Harvest Fest, a music and food truck festival, Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park located at 500 NE Sanchez Ave.
Ocala Harvest Fest presents two stages of live music featuring a variety of national, regional and local performing artists. Full lineup and ticketing information will be announced in the next several weeks. In addition to a world-class festival lineup, the event features many of Central Florida’s most popular food trucks as well as an artisan market, showcasing the finest craft exhibitors in the region. Continue reading
