Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum
Oct. 10, 2026 – Jan. 9 2027
This brand-new exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier, Yadina, and Brad as they travel back in time to learn from real-life
inspirational figures when they were kids!
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After Dark in the Park Movie Series
It’s movie time! Join us for FREE movies throughout the year at different City of Ocala parks. We will bring the movie and popcorn; you just need to bring a blanket and/or chair to enjoy the show. No registration is required to attend our movies, simply show up, get comfortable and enjoy the show!
Young Frankenstein | Friday, Oct. 23| 7 p.m.
Fort King National Historic Landmark | 3925 E Fort King St.
An American grandson of the infamous scientist, struggling to prove that his grandfather was not as insane as people believe, is invited to Transylvania, where he discovers the process that reanimates a dead body.
(NAPSI)—For Alexis González, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross, her job gives her the opportunity to serve and work alongside her community every day.
“My work wouldn’t be possible without the support and trust of the people I serve, especially the Latino community,” she says.
“I am the daughter of Mexican parents and was born in Los Angeles. I grew up in a Hispanic community, speaking both Spanish and English and experiencing firsthand what it means to be Latina in the United States. That’s why it’s important to me that people know we are here for everyone,” Alexis says.
From Donor Advocate To Patient
Last year, Alexis, who spends much of her time raising awareness about the importance of blood donation and is herself a regular donor, faced a medical emergency that required an emergency blood transfusion. Continue reading
For people diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, the clinical trial conversation belongs in the very first appointment.
A diagnosis of SCLC can trigger a whirlwind of appointments, tests, and decisions. But amid all that noise, there is one question patients should ask their doctor as early as possible:
“Is there a clinical trial that might be right for me?”
Many patients may associate that question with running out of treatment options. But according to Dr. Ashish Saxena, Chief of Thoracic Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine, that’s not always the case.
Some clinical trials are available only before treatment begins, while others are studying promising therapies as a first treatment. For someone facing a fast-moving cancer like SCLC, timing is everything. Continue reading
The Marine Toys for Tots Literacy Program’s Operation Turn the Page initiative continues throughout September, putting books in the hands of children living in low-income communities across the country. Rooted in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and dream, Operation Turn the Page highlights the life-changing impact of reaching children who may otherwise have few or no books to call their own. For many of these children, a single book can spark a love of reading, build confidence, and open the door to opportunities that extend far beyond the classroom.
Helping turn that mission into reality is Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education, and media company. Scholastic has served as a valued partner of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program since 1998 and has helped provide books to millions of students, teachers, and families nationwide.
Together, the organizations are giving children more than stories to read. They are opening doors to imagination, building confidence in young readers, and creating opportunities that can last a lifetime. Continue reading
HAPPY 251st BIRTHDAY, UNITED STATES NAVY!
On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing the purchase and fitting of “two armed vessels, one to carry ten carriage guns and a proportionable number of swivels, with eighty men, to be fitted, with all possible despatch, for a cruise of three months.” A second vessel of similar size was also authorized. This was in response to two British ordnance ships known to be sailing from England unescorted, and their capture would yield powder, arms, and equipment that Washington’s army besieging Boston desperately needed.
On October 30, four more vessels were authorized and, on November 10, the Continental Marines were established. By the end of 1775, seven ships had been authorized, and 13 frigates of 24, 28, and 32 guns were under construction in American shipyards.
The Continental Navy never numbered more than 65 vessels, and it was gradually reduced by capture and attrition, effectively disbanding in 1785. The U.S. Navy traces its continuous institutional existence to the Naval Act of March 27, 1794. But, by convention and by act of Congress, October 13, 1775
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Brigette quietly shown up and advocated for our children for over a decade, long before this election. Brigette an operating room nurse with 35 years of experience who trained at Shock Trauma, University of Maryland, a United States Army Reserves Nurse Corps, as a direct commission as a first lieutenant after 911 and a dedicated community volunteer, Board secretary to the Paul Chester Children’s Hope Foundation and Medical missionary traveling abroad helping to perform life-changing surgeries on the indigent children of the area, She has built her life around service and leadership.
Briggete has invested with skin in the game, she has two daughters who graduated from Marion County schools, and she currently have a granddaughter attending Dunnellon middle school. What’s been missing on the School Board is a disciplined approach of assessing, intervening, and evaluating-the same cycle she use every day as a nurse. Despite rising budgets, Marion County has remained in the bottom academically for years. That’s unacceptable. She says if elected, she will raise the bar for students, reject mediocrity, restore fiscal responsibility, and ensure every taxpayer dollar is spent efficiently- especially in school construction-so we can put those resources back into the classroom where they belong. Continue reading
LADY LAKE — A community favorite is returning bigger than ever this fall. The Lady Lake Farmers and Crafts Market will celebrate its grand reopening Tuesday, Oct. 6, and continue every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rolling Acres Sports Complex, 260 Rolling Acres Road.
Opening day will set the tone for the season with live music by Tyler Glynn and an exciting lineup of vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, cheeses, breads, local honey, ice cream, coffee, handmade arts and crafts, specialty goods and more.
This season, shoppers can look forward to several enhancements designed to make each Tuesday worth a return trip:
- 60 regular vendors — giving shoppers plenty of variety while making it easy to find their favorite vendors week after week.
- Market Bucks — with multiple opportunities to win money to spend with market vendors.
- Special market events — returning favorites such as the Strawberry Festival and Valentine’s Market, along with new events including Pet Costume Contest and Wheel of Fortune Day.
- More live music — adding entertainment and atmosphere throughout the market season.
Chamber president Jason Pittman swore in new board member Mary Beth Dunn. Mary Beth is feeling a vacancy from a board member who had to resign.
Ask Our Expert Anything
Have a cybersecurity question you’ve always wanted to ask? Now’s your chance!
Join Howard Davis, the Town of Lady Lake’s IT cybersecurity expert, for the next program in our cybersecurity awareness series. This interactive session puts your questions at the center of the conversation.
Wondering how to spot a scam? Concerned about online banking or shopping? Not sure whether a suspicious email or text is legitimate? Curious about passwords, social media security, smartphones or safe internet browsing? Bring your questions and get practical, easy-to-understand guidance to help you stay safer online.
LADY LAKE – What makes Lady Lake, Lady Lake?
The Town of Lady Lake is launching a community branding and identity project designed to answer that question and create a clear, recognizable identity that reflects the community’s character, history and future.
The project is being led by the Town’s Communications Department in partnership with Inspire Placemaking, a planning and design firm specializing in helping communities develop a sense of place. The goal is simple: build a brand identity that Lady Lake can be proud of.
A municipal brand is more than a logo or tagline. It is how people think and feel about their community. The brand identity can influence everything from the look of road signs and facilities to the Town’s website, social media, printed materials and other communications. A strong identity also helps residents quickly recognize official Town information, builds trust and community pride, and helps communicate what Lady Lake stands for. Continue reading
