The Racial Harmony and Cultural Awareness Task Force will host “REACH Across the Table,” a gathering of community members, Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd.
OCALA, Fla. (Dec. 13, 2017) – The Racial Harmony and Cultural Awareness Task Force will host “REACH Across the Table,” a gathering of community members, Thursday, Jan. 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd. This event will provide information on community concerns that impact our ability to accept each other’s differences and come together as one. The theme for this inaugural community event is “trust.” Continue reading
Birding is the fastest growing new activity and January is peak birding time in central Florida so join Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society for a field trip and start 2018 off right. On Friday, January 5, 2018, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm they will be doing Golf Cart Birding with the Villages Birding Club which is free. On Sunday, January 14, 2018, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm they will be going to Circle B Reserve Birding and the cost is $10 for members and $15 for non members. Both trips will have expert guides and everyone is welcome no matter what your level of experience. Attendees are encouraged to bring binoculars, cameras, hats, water, snacks and wear comfortable hiking clothes and shoes. Email rayesm105@aol.com or call/text 609-553-0757 for details to register in advance.
Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society (OVAS) presented Lavon Silvernell of Astatula with the Conservationist of the Year award at their Holiday Luncheon on December 3rd. OVAS was founded in 1966 and has been a conservation advocate in Lake County for over 50 years. They presented their first Conservationist of the Year Award in 2008 to recognize someone who had significant conservation achievements in Lake County. Last year, Welton Cadwell, former Lake County Commissioner, received the award, recognizing him for a “Lifetime of Conservation”. Continue reading
Date:12/15/2017 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Location: Tuscawilla Park
829 NE Sanchez Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34470
Join us for Let’s Skate Ocala’s Friday night theme night, “Santa’s Workshop” with this favorite holiday movie! Ice rink admission is $5/person, n fee for movie. Popcorn and drink will be available for a small fee. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call 352-368-5517.
This week, I had the honor of thanking law enforcement officers, firefighters and their families at the Gold Shield Annual Luncheon in Tampa. Our law enforcement officers and firefighters cannot do their job without the support of their loved ones—and that is why we also honored the immense sacrifices made by the families of our first responders. We want those who serve and protect us, to know that their families will be taken care of should anything happen in the line of duty.
The Gold Shield Foundation not only provides financial assistance to ensure families of fallen heroes receive the help they need directly after their loss, but also works to ensure their children and spouses can go to college. The work of this foundation brings hope to brokenhearted families, and it is an inspiration to see the foundation serving families in Florida. Continue reading
Effective Monday, Dec. 11, the parking lot at the SE 31st Street Start! Walking Trail located at 2025 SE 31st St. will be closed for resurfacing.
OCALA, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2017) – Effective Monday, Dec. 11, the parking lot at the SE 31st Street Start! Walking Trail located at 2025 SE 31st St. will be closed for resurfacing. This resurfacing project is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks.
During construction, the walking trail will remain open to the public, however due to space limitations, there will not be a temporary parking lot available during this time.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department at 352-368-5517.
The Marion County Genealogical Society will meet Thursday January 18, 2018 at 2 PM at the Marion County Public Library located at 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd. in Ocala. A brief business meeting will be followed by the January program “Understanding and Using Your Autosomal DNA Test Results” by Drew Smith. For further information, contact Joel Swanson at (352)897-0840 or president@mcgsocala.org.
The City of Ocala is pleased to announce the selected sculptors and their works participating in the 2018-2019 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition.
OCALA, Fla. (Dec. 7, 2017) – The City of Ocala is pleased to announce the selected sculptors and their works participating in the 2018-2019 Ocala Outdoor Sculpture Competition.
SELECTED ARTIST LOCATION NAME OF SCULPTURE
Mike Hansel Middletown, RI Navigator
Corrina Sephora Atlanta, GA Transcendence
John Gamache Ocala, FL Robustae
Claudia Lauster Naples, FL Job
Keith Bryant Charlotte, NC Leaf Boats
Richard Whitehill Earlysillve, VA Waves
Kevin Lehman Lancaster, PA Monoliths: Shine
Gus and Lina Ocamposilva Clearwater, FL Arabesque
James Futral Ft. Myers, FL Metal Elephant
Darryl Lauster Arlington, TX Untitled (Monument to John Glenn) Continue reading
Location: Downtown Square
100 SE 1st Ave.
Ocala, Florida 34470
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 bri ng 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.. Ho! Ho! Ho!
