Ocala News
Agile and quick horses at the FL Cutting Horse Association Show.
Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
Florida Horse Park USPC. Local Pony Clubs test their knowledge and skills of horse riding. Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
Feel the Love from Rex this Valentine’s Season! Sign your child up by February 8th to receive a special valentine in the mail from Rex himself!
*Postcards are limited to 500 cards total and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents must provide a valid recipient’s name and mailing address. The city is not responsible for lost or late mailers.
(Ocala, FL)- Tickets are on sale for Florida’s premier Draft Horse Show, Grandview International, taking place February 1st through the 3rd. Twenty-one wagons and six to eight one ton Belgians, Clydesdales, and Percherons will compete under the covered arena in what some describe as “organized chaos”. Some Hitches have a single horse while others have an eight horse hitch, and everything in between. Hitches are put into competition based on the breed of Draft horse, number of horses in their hitch, and gender of the driver. Gates will open every morning at 8am and the show will begin with opening ceremonies followed by the action. This is a great event to bring the entire family to! To purchase tickets and check out the schedule visit https://grandviewinvitational.com/schedule/.
Fort King National Historical Landmark
Public Archaeology Day
Saturday, Feb. 10
10 AM – 3 PM | All Ages | Free
Join Gulf Archaeology Institute archaeologist as they excavate Fort King looking for artifacts. You’ll be able to see how excavations are done, data is recorded and how the information is used to learn about the past.
Fort King National Historical Landmark
Pioneer Games Day
Saturday, Feb. 10 | 10 AM – 3 PM
All Ages | Free
It’s a Pioneer Game Day! A family friendly event that will teach all ages about games and toys from the 1800s. Games included: skillet toss contest, tomahawk throwing, potato sack races, and more!
Pictured are members of Select Business Associates donating a check of $500 to the Veterans Village Fort McCoy. From left to right Operations Manager of Veterans Village Mike Cline next Chris Gates is the VFW state quartermaster and handles oversight of the financials of 159 VFW posts including the Veterans Village. The Village gets no federal funds and relies mostly on donations. Presenting the Check is Elaine Maiellaro of Fair Tax and Treasurer of the Select Business Association. The Select Business Association is a hand pick group of business people dedicated in helping each other and other people also. We do business with each other, we send business to each other, our help is far reaching. One business per category, dues are $40 per year. We meet at restaurants in Ocala. We order off the menu dutch treat. Right now we are meeting at Mojo’s, near Target in private room on left as you walk in the doors. First and third Wednesday at noon I will list the category with pictures on page two, names so you know who is who on page two. Come visit us let us meet you. 352-804-1223 or tloury@att.net
Step into the 1800s at the Festival at Fort King! This is a FREE two day event featuring historic themed reenactments, crafts, food, drinks, activities, living historians, vendors.
Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson
Our elderly and disabled clients hope to remain in their homes as long as possible. To help maintain their independent living status, MSS Marion Senior Services provides for their physical and emotional well-being by offering the following support services:
Adult Day Care, Caregiver Support, Case
Management, Congregate Dining, Emergency Alert Response, Homemaker Assistance, Meals on Wheels, Personal Care, Respite Care and Transportation. Some of these services require a fee, based on income levels.
Marion Senior Services, Inc.
Photos by CKJ-13 Kay Johnson