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For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at 352-368-5533.
‘A Fight for Freedom: Attack on Fort King’ Dec. 2-3
Admission to this event is $5 per person. Veterans, active military and children ages five and under are free.
OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2017) – The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department will host ‘A Fight for Freedom: Attack on Fort King’ Saturday, Dec. 2 and Sunday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Fort King National Historic Landmark located at 3925 E. Ft. King St.
This two-day event will include a re-enactment of Chief Osceola’s attack on Fort King and the demise of Indian Agent Wiley Thompson, an event that led to the start of the Second Seminole War. The event will also include a Seminole village and soldier’s encampment to show what life was like back in the 1830s. Those in attendance will experience time-period crafts, traditional skills workshops, food, drinks and games, such as tomahawk throwing and horseshoes.
With the excitement of the holiday it’s simple to take cooking for granted – turning on the stovetop, adding oil to a pan, and turning away for a minute, is a split second decision that could turn your holiday from fab to drab.
Ocala Fire Rescue wants to share safety tips to keep you from falling victim to cooking fires and burns this Thanksgiving and every day thereafter.
- Keep a 3-feet kid and pet-free zone around your cooking area.
- Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame, and turn off the burner.
- If a fire starts in the oven, turn off the oven and leave the door closed.
- If frying your turkey:
- Use a turkey fryer only outdoors on a sturdy level surface, ten to fifteen feet away from any structure or property that could burn.
- A frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter. Make sure the turkey is completely thawed before it goes in the fryer.
- Use no more oil than what is needed. Determine the correct amount of oil needed by first placing the fowl in the fryer with water.
- Use long cooking gloves that protect hands and arms, when handling the fryer.
OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2017) – Monday, Nov. 20 the City of Ocala began construction to upgrade the air system at Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) #3 located at 3100 SW 67th Ave. This project is expected to be completed by early April 2018.
“This project will upgrade the aeration equipment at WRF #3,” said Robyn Preston, Plant Supervisor, WRF #3. “This upgrade will allow for a better waste water treatment and nutrient reduction and will also ensure optimum treatment for current and future flows.”
During construction, residents may experience strong odors, noise, dust and heavy equipment around the project area. Construction will be limited to weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and will not occur during any City-recognized holidays.
For more information, please contact the City Engineer’s Office, Capital Projects Division at 352-629-8419.
This family-friendly holiday program will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays Dec. 5 through 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the downtown square.
OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2017) – ‘Santa on the Square’ returns to Downtown Ocala this December. This family-friendly holiday program will take place Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 and 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the downtown square.
Children of all ages will enjoy music, snacks and a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This event is free and open to the public. Guests must be in line by 8 p.m. to get their picture taken with Santa and are encouraged to bring their own camera to capture this special visit.
For more information, please call the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at 352-368-5517.
Date: 11/18/2017 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Ocala, 100 SE 1st Ave. Ocala, Florida 34470
Saturday | November 18 | 4 – 9p.m.
Join us for the 34th annual Light Up Ocala! Featuring live entertainment on four different stages throughout the event zone, over 100 vendors, all kinds of food trucks, and street performers throughout the area including the Living Angel Statues, dog acts, Punch and Judy, jugglers and more! There will be a kids zone with bounce houses, slides, and laser tag too. Continue reading
The On Top of the World Concert Chorus will present an encore performance of their winter concert entitled “All-American Christmas” on Sunday, December 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 5200 SW College Road, Ocala, 34474. This concert will include a collection of Christmas songs all by American composers. This is a free concert but a good will offering will be collected.
This concert is open to the community and all are welcome to attend. For information contact 352-854-8718.
The new church year begins on Advent Sunday, December 3, 2017. Advent is the time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. The term is a version of the Latin word “coming.”
During Advent there will be the usual Sunday worship services of 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The service and sermons will have the message within the theme of “Moving Toward the Manager.” Continue reading
This program assists low to moderate income citizens with home repairs to eliminate life, safety and health hazards.
OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 7, 2017) – The City of Ocala is accepting applications for its Housing Rehabilitation Program. This program assists low to moderate income citizens with home repairs to eliminate life, safety and health hazards.
Eligible household repairs include roof leaks, inoperable heating and air, exterior window/door replacement, electrical repairs, water/sewer connections, plumbing repairs and ADA accessibility, such as bathrooms and ramps. Continue reading
The third and final pass for debris collection began Wednesday, Nov. 1 and will be completed by Saturday, Nov. 18. Regularly scheduled collection for yard waste, junk and debris is expected to resume Monday, Nov. 20 for City of Ocala residents.
OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2017) – The City of Ocala and its FEMA-approved debris management contractor, Crowder-Gulf, are continuing to collect hurricane debris in all four quadrants of the City limits following Hurricane Irma. The third and final pass for debris collection began Wednesday, Nov. 1 and will be completed by Saturday, Nov. 18. Regularly scheduled collection for yard waste, junk and debris is expected to resume Monday, Nov. 20 for City of Ocala residents. Continue reading
Date: 11/11/2017 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Tuscawilla Park
829 NE Sanchez Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34470
The City of Ocala and Feel Downtown LIVE will host the annual Harvest Fest Music and Food Truck Festival on Saturday, Nov. 11 2017 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park located at 500 NE 9th Ave. Continue reading
