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Neighbors helping neighbors! Promoting information about local community events, mutual aid, clubs, local biz, and news in Marion County FL. This account is not sponsored by anyone, just run by one person trying to make the world a better place.

CANDIDATE FORUM FOR MARION COUNTY AREA ELECTIONS July 31, 2026 CF Webber Center 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474 5 pm to 7 pm The community is invited to attend. FLORIDA SENATE US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS 3 AND 6 FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 20, 21, 23, AND 24 MARION COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD DISTRICTS 3, 4, AND 5 MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS 2 AND 4 NAACP MARION COUNTY BRANCH #5114 PARTNERING WITH GOVERNOR'S WEST OCALA REVITALIZATION COUNCIL TLC PRODUCTIONS FOR LIVESTREAM
The Vortex Summer Jump Jam '26 July 25 10am-5pm Best Whip Best Line Best Table Highest Air Pure Cycles, OMBA, Adrenaline Bike, Red Bull, Santos Bike Shop Diety, Profile Racing, Clik Valve
GOTH NIGHT MUTINY DEATH OF OUR YOUTH GOTH NIGHT DJ EVIL.VAMPYR 7/23 8PM-CLOSE 21+ FREE ENTRY CELEBRATING ANOTHER YEAR AROUND THE SUN FOR JESS & SARA GOTH ATTIRE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED MUTINY OCALA 46 S MAGNOLIA AVE WWW.MUTINY.COM @MUTINYOCALA
Marion County Maker Collective Free Monthly Events artifyocala.org info@artifyocala.org 352-299-5673 Every Wednesday 6-8pm: Maker Meetups - Open make nights. Work on your projects and meet other makers 1st Saturdays 11am-3pm: Ocala Cosplay Guild - cosplayer workshops, labs, skill sharing 2nd Thursdays 6-8pm: Threaded Thursdays - sewing and fiber arts meetup, collaborative crafting. all levels 2nd Saturdays 2pm-4pm: Working Title Writer's Group - peer reviews and feedback session for writers of all skill levels Last Mondays 6-8pm: Master Model Maker Night - learn to design and create your own models Last Sundays 1-4pm: Collage Collective - open papercraft session with all materials provided
Coffee and Crime Book Club Logo meet at the coffee shop. talk books. solve crimes
Ocala Demands Action and Mutiny Punx & Politics DIY Social and political breakdowns Bringing music and political thought together. To breakdown barriers and rise above the bullshit. 2-4pm July 19th 2026 Presented by Chris Pratt What the F*** is the American Dream? QR codes (who we are, our playlist)
Mental Health Crisis Training Schedule at Resilient Ocala Tuesday 8/4 - Adult Mental Health First Aid. Hosted by Marion County Children's Alliance. 9:30am-4:30pm - Virtual Training. FREE Thursday 8/6 - Youth Mental Health First Aid. Hosted by Marion County Children's Alliance. 9:30am-4:30pm - Virtual Training. FREE Friday 8/7 - QPR Suicide Prevention. Hosted by Write to Love on Her Arms. 1-2:30pm - Virtual Training. $20 3 Crisis Intervention Trainings in 3 days. Attend these virtual Trainings with us. Bring your computer and snacks.
A July Christmas at the Salvation Army July 24+26 at 9am-1pm 2901 NE 14th St. Ocala, Florida Free frozen cocoa and christmas cookies hundreds of christmas decor and supplies under $5 Shop early Lots of craft vendors Fun and games for kids meet summer Santa
August 18, 2026 Primary Ballot Summary Marion County, Florida REPUBLICAN VOTERS United States Senator Representative in Congress District 6* Governor Chief Financial Officer Commissioner of Agriculture State Representative District 23* Board of County Commissioners District 2 Board of County Commissioners District 4 NONPARTISAN AND ALL VOTERS State Representative District 21* State Representative District 24* Circuit Judge 5th Judicial Circuit Group 27 School Board District 3 School Board District 4 School Board District 5 DEMOCRATIC VOTERS United States Senator Representative in Congress District 3* Representative in Congress District 6* Governor Chief Financial Officer Commissioner of Agriculture *Only those voters that reside in the district will have the office on their ballot. To see your sample ballot visit www.VoteMarion.Gov, Election Quick Links www.VoteMarion.Gov 352.620.3290 Wesley Wilcox Supervisor of Elections Marion County
Ocala First Friday Art Walk Interested in participating in the First Friday Art Walk? Registration Now Open. Visit www.ocalafl.gov/artwalk to apply Instagram @ocalaculturalarts
Working Title: A Writers' Workshop Led by jay Marentay Saturday July 18th 2pm-4pm at Marion County Maker Collective 3650 NE 25th St, 1A Ocala, Florida
CELEBRATE America! July 13-18, 2026 MON 10:30 a.m. @Reddick Let's Talk Books Book Club 2 p.m. @HQ-Ocala Retro Reels: Doris Day 5 p.m. @HQ-Ocala United States of Trivia TUES 11 a.m. @Freedom American Road Trip with Roy Stone 4 p.m. @Dunnellon Horse Tales with Sassy 4 p.m. @Marion Oaks YALLA! Teen Club Button Lab WED 10:30 a.m. @Fort McCoy Forest Adventures with Smokey Bear 4 p.m. @Forest Sparks! Robotic Arm Ages 8-12 4 p.m. @Reddick Sparks! Underwater Colorworks Ages 8-12 THURS 2 p.m. @Belleview Tech Help 4 p.m. @Dunnellon Adventures in Bookland Book Club Ages 5-12 5 p.m. @Freedom Broadway Party FRI 10 a.m. @Belleview Master Gardener Plant Clinic 3 p.m. @Freedom Cooks & Books and Musical Hooks! 4 p.m. @Dunnellon Rather Be Reading Book Club SAT 10:30 a.m. @Marion Oaks Ready...Set...Kindergarten! 11 a.m. @Fort McCoy Steamboats in Fort McCoy Taylor Benson 11 a.m. @Freedom Heroes Wanted Call 352-438-2580 to register Marion County Public Library System Library.MarionFL.org
Joins us for the Silver Springs Shores Public Library Grand Opening Thursday July 23 2026 at 10am Silver Springs Shores Public Library 527 Spring Lake Road, Ocala, Florida 352-438-2590 A sign language interpreter or help with other needs may be provided with one week's notice. When you enter a count-endorsed event or program, you enter a public area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Marion County Florida Public Library System
OCFL Food Distributions For Social Posting July '26: Wednesday July 1st 8:00-10:00 AM @Wings Of Faith Fellowship Tuesday July 7th 8:00-10:00 AM @Living Waters Church Wednesday July 8th 8:00-10:00 AM @Wings Of Faith Fellowship Wednesday July 15th 8:00-10:00 AM @Wings Of Faith Fellowship Tuesday July 21st 8:00-10:00 AM @Immerse Church Wednesday July 22nd 10:00 AM-TDrop @ Rotary Sportsplex Saturday Wednesday July 25th 8:00-10:00 AM @Ignite Church July 29th 10:00 AM-TDrop @ Living Waters Church August '26: Tuesday Aug. 4th 8:00-10:00 AM @Living Waters Church Wednesday Aug. 5th 8:00-10:00 AM @Wings Of Faith Fellowship Wednesday Aug. 12th 8:00-10:00 AM @Next Church Tuesday Aug. 18th 8:00-10:00 AM @ Immerse Church Wednesday Aug. 19th 10:00 AM-TDrop Wednesday Aug. 26th 10:00 AM-TDrop @ Saturday Aug. 30th 8:00-10:00 AM @Ignite Church
Crank Works Brick City Ocala Group Ride Good people. Great roads. Let's get after it. Date: July 8th 2026 6pm C group pace, approx. 20-25 miles. Road ride Crank Works Bicycles Ocala, Florida
Stars, Stripes, and Art. Free admission July 1-31, 2026 Appleton Museum of Art
CELEBRATE America! July 6-11, 2026 MON 10:30 a.m. @Fort McCoy Books and Coffee Book Club 1 p.m. @Belleview Just Another Mah-Jongg Monday! 4:30 p.m. @Sankofa Games on a Table TUES 10 a.m. @Dunnellon Master Gardener Plant Clinic 4 p.m. @Marion Oaks Writer's Studio 4:30 p.m. @Sankofa YALLA! Teen Club MANGAlicious! WED 10 a.m. @Belleview Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Ages birth-5 10 a.m. @Dunnellon Yarn Lovers 3 p.m. @Freedom Reader's Theatre THURS 11:30 a.m. @Sankofa Creative Expressions with Charles Eady THURS 2 p.m. @Forest Tech Help 4 p.m. @Marion Oaks Artful Exchanges FRI 10:30 a.m. @HQ-Ocala Chair Yoga 4 p.m. @Sankofa Gamers Guild 4:30 p.m. @Belleview Get Crafty Patriotic Paper Flowers SAT 11 a.m. @Dunnellon Sparks! Patriotic Playdough 1 p.m. @Reddick Watercolor Splash Teens 2 p.m. @Forest The Meals We Share Summer Salads Marion County Public Library System Library.MarionFL.org
RENT Auditions July 13-14
Friends of the Ocala Public Library Volunteer Opportunities
LEARN TO SWIM CITY OF OCALA AQUATIC FUN CENTERS SESSIONS AT HAMPTON Hampton Aquatic Center | 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. MONDAYS - THURSDAYS | AGES 4-12 | $55 PER PERSON Session Dates Session 3 | June 29 - July 9 Session 4 | July 13-23 | Session 5 July 27 - Aug. 6 Time Slots for Each Session Slot A | 9:30- 10 a.m. Slot B | 10:30-11 a.m. Slot C | 11: 30 a.m. - Noon Slot D | 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. Learn to Swim consists of eight lessons over a two-week period. Students are placed in groups according to their swimming levels. Students will learn how to stay safe around water, float, stroke, to be efficient swimmers, and learn additional aquatic skills. Register for all aquatic programs at: ocalafl.gov/aquatics
Heroes Wanted June 20th Marion County maker Collective 3640 NE 25th St (1A) Ocala, Florida Learn Tabletop Gaming - all materials provided. This event is FREE. 2 sessions: 11am-2pm 12pm-1pm For info email info@artifyocala.org
June 19th 6-10pm at Downtown Ocala Market 403 SE Osceola Ave Ocala, Florida All ages event, free admission and parking, rain or shine Taxidermy, wet specimens, witchy items, crystals, art, apparel, jewelry, soaps, candles, and more Contact ryan@floridaodditiesmarkets.com become a vendor at floridaodditiesmarkets.com/apply
Marion County Candidate Forum 2026 Thursday June 25 6pm-8pm at Marion Theatre 50 S Magnolia Ave. Ocala, Florida Hear directly from candidates for county commission districts 2 & 4, school board districts 3, 4, & 5, Florida house of representatives candidates Free and open to the public Attend in person or watch live Livestream on youtube, live on TV 20 WCJB have a question for the candidates? Submit your questions in advance using the QR code for a chance to have it included in the discussion Presented by Progress Marion - Empowering business, building community Hosted by CEP Ocala Metro Chamber of Economic Partnership
We are Proud to announce that in honor of PRIDE, Mutiny is going Gay for a Day with R.J.. Yayyyy Sunday June 14 1-5pm No cover, party for all Come experience the Gay Agenda Camp music videos and cute cocktails all day long yassss
Ocala Pickle Festival June 13 11am-5pm Ocala Midtown Station Calling all pickle lovers. vendors, live music, games, pickle beer, bloody mary bar, lots of pickle dishes and pickle merch
Youth NERF Challenge Saturday June 20th 10am-Noon Ages 5-12, $ per person Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark Ocala Recreation and Parks
Marion County Public Library System, Florida - library.marionfl.org June 8-13, 2026 Monday 10:30am Reddick: Let's Talk Books book club 2pm Ocala: Retro Reels - doris day 3pm Dunnellon: Construction Zone all ages Tuesday 4pm Freedom: Have a love affair with the USA - author talk 4pm Dunnellon: Horse Tales with Sassy 4pm Marion Oaks: Origami Plants - teens Wednesday 10:30am Freedom: Thread Therapy 11am Belleview: ABC's of Dementia 3pm Freedom: Reader's Theatre - families Thursday 2pm Ocala: Thread Therapy 4pm Marion Oaks: Artful Exchanges - get inspired 4pm Sankofa: Crochet Corner Friday 10:30am Ocala: Chair Yoga 4pm Sankofa: Gamer's Guild - all ages 4:30pm Belleview: Get Crafty - rock painting Saturday 10am Fort McCoy: Yalla Teen Club 1pm Reddick: Movie Matinee: America on Film 2pm Belleview: Jazz Through the Ages
Marion County Florida Animal Services Close up of a cat laying down staring at the camera June is Adopt a Cat Month - Free adoptions for all pets
Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) and Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) present: Cats & Dogs: A Portrait of Devotion An art exhibition celebrating the animals who inspire us Sponsored by Jenkins Subaru of Ocala Opening Reception June 5 from 5-7pm Exhibit Dates: June 5-July 3 Brick City Center for the Arts 23 SW Broadway St. Ocala, Florida www.mcaocala.org
Share Plants, Grow Community Free Plant Swap Trowel & Error - Silver Springs Plant Swap Sunday June 7th 11am at Baseline Trailhead Park 4255 SE 58th Ave Ocala, Florida All plants are free, all are welcome Bring a plant, take a plant, share the love Pets and kids welcome
All of Us 250 - truth, equality, and freedom - a nationwide mobilization Our country, let's take it back June 27th from 10am-12pm Marion County Democrats, Central Florida Peace and Justice, Ocala for Democrats, Ocala Blue Dots, Marion County Progressive Democratic Caucus
Bowling Night May 31 7pm Marion County Young Democrats Meet and hang out with cool people in Ocala RSVP youngdemsmcfl.org/events (QR code)
Rhythm Fest Saturday May 30th 11am-5pm at Webb Field 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida Pharaohs of Funk Plus: Community vendors, food trucks, kid's zone, and more More info: ocalafl.gov/rhythmfest Ocala Recreation and parks
You're invited - Book Signing Meet author Kay Manis June 13th from 12-3pm at A Novel Idea Bookstore 2019 E Silver Springs Blvd Ocala, Florida Come say hello and get your book signed Born to be my Baby by Kay Manis
We need towels, can you help? Drop off at Marion County Animal Services 6405 W. Hwy 40 Ocala, Florida Dog and cat in front of a stack of towels
SUMMER BREAK SPOT at Marion County Public Library System Make memories all summer long. Bring your family to one or all of these library locations, do something fun and let your kids, 18 years of age or younger, enjoy delicious BreakSpot meals. Check out this menu of offerings! BreakSpot meals are USDA sponsored in partnership with the Shores Assembly of God. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. program | noon meal Belleview Public Library 13145 SE Highway 484, Belleview 352-438-2500 Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. program | noon meal Reddick Public Library 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick 352-438-2566 Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. program | 11:30 a.m. meal Fort McCoy Public Library 14660 NE Highway 315, Fort McCoy 352-438-2560 Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. drop-in program | noon meal Headquarters-Ocala Public Library 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala | 352-671-8551 Thursdays, 11 a.m. program | 12:30 p.m. meal Freedom Public Library 5870 SW 95th St., Ocala | 352-438-2580 Fridays, 10:30 a.m. program | noon meal Dunnellon Public Library 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon | 352-438-2520 Fridays, 11 a.m. program | 12:30 p.m. meal Forest Public Library 905 S. Highway 314A, Ocklawaha | 352-438-2540 June 2-Aug. 8 Marion County FLORIDA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Marion County Public Library System, Florida - library.marionfl.org May 25-30, 2026 Monday: All locations of the Marion County Public Library System are closed in observance of Memorial Day. Tuesday 10am Dunnellon: SHINE - Free Medicare counseling 10:30am Belleview: Power Hour Readers Book Club 2pm Reddick: Tech Help Wednesday 10:30am Forest: Forest Readers Book Club 2pm Ocala: Tech Help 3pm Freedom: Tech Help Thursday 1pm Freedom: SHINE - Free Medicare counseling 2pm Belleview: Tech Help 2pm Forest: Tech Help Friday 10:30am Marion Oaks: Tech Help
Programs in the Parks Free programs for all ages Snakes of Florida: Venomous vs nonvenomous Saturday may 23rd 4-5pm Scott Springs 2825 SW 24th Ave Ocala, Florida Join a park ranger to discover Florida's fascinating snake species and their essential role in the ecosystem. Learn how to identify common non-venomous and venomous snakes, along with safety tips and key features to recognize them in the wild. 352-402-6980 ocalafl.gov/recpark Ocala Recreation and Parks
Operation Compassion of Florida May 27th Food Event starting at 10am at Living Waters Church 3801 N HWY 441 Ocala, Florida We are a non-profit organization that is dedicated to feeding people in need www.operationcompassionfl.org Food donations. There is 1 remaining second harvest food bank truck drop event.
Military Appreciation Car Show May 23rd 5-9pm 3015 SW 32nd Ave. Ocala, Florida Sierra bravo performance, texas roadhouse Facebook page with more info and pre-registration (QR code) Come show your support at our 3rd annual car show as we raise money for charity. There will be a judged car show with many categories, friendly competition between each military branch, food, live music, bounce house, face painting, and more
Ocala Clothing Swap Free Clothing Womens, Mens, Kids, Shoes + Volunteer Day Day of service - honoring those who died serving and OCS founding member Raven Chase Sunday May 24 2026 10am-2pm Open to Public US Storage Centers 2853 S Pine Ave. Ocala, Florida
Cannon Farms Sweet Corn Festival May 23rd 10am-4pm 11801 SW 180th Ave Dunnellon, Florida $5 general admission. Seniors 65+ and 2 and under free Hayride, petting zoo, feed the cows, inflatables, face painting, live music, vendors and food trucks, kids play area, flower picking, photo ops
Eric Yonce for Congress FL6 Drinks and Democracy Come hang with Team Yonce as we kick back and get real at Infinite Ale Works in Ocala, Florida Wednesday May 27th 5-7pm 235 NE Watula Ave. Bring a gently worn or like new clothing to donate to Ocala Clothing Swap Paid for by Eric Yonce for Congress
TPO Board Meeting May 26th, 2026 at 3pm
Marion County, Florida PTSD Awareness Day in June. Stronger than the storm. Join us for a 2.2 mile walk dedicated to honoring PTSD awareness Month Tuscawilla Park 829 Sanchez Ave, Ocala Florida June 27th from 8am-10:30am Show your support by wearing teal on June 27th! Shirts available for purchase at mission1776.org/ptsd-shirts $26-30 All proceeds benefit the Vets Helping Vets USA, Fire Rescue Peer Support Fund and Critical Aspects
Special Workshop: Artist Trading Cards Lead by Deborah Horvath Learn to create your own mini multimedia work of art to share. Enjoy making with mindfulness. All materials provided - open to all ages - free to attend - suggested donation May 20th 6-9pm 3650 NE 25th St 1A Ocala, Florida pre-register, space is limited Marion County Maker Collective, Artify Ocala
Purrs and Pages Bookstore and Cat Lounge coming soon Opening June 5th, 2026. 1216 East Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, Florida 352-581-5822 facebook.com/purrsandpages
You are invited to Historic Taylor Properties Open House Sunday March 17th 10am-4pm Walk the garden, live music, en plein air painting, prosecco on the porch, bourbon on the terrace, and more 1140 E Fort King St. Ocala, Florida Please kindly park on the vacant lot directly east of the brick home. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Benefitting the Marion County Literacy Council
Pride March Community - Equal Rights - Solidarity June 5th at 3pm Downtown Ocala Square 1 SE Broadway St. Ocala, Florida Let's raise our flags and voices in celebration of pride as we continue the fight for LGBTQ+ rights that began at stonewall in June of 1969! Let's march together united in solidarity! Let's show our collective resistance and demand that LGBTQ+ rights and existence not be erased, LGBTQ+ pride belongs here too! Follow Ocala Demands Action for more info. Canned food donations will be collected QR Code
Sweet Berry Farms LLC Fig Plants available at this Saturday's Edible Plant / Tree Sale Fig varieties: • Brown Turkey Fig • Celeste Fig • Yellow Long Neck Fig • Olympian Fig • Violette De Bordeaux Fig 4851 NE 190th Avenue Williston, Florida
Ocala Recreation and Parks Men's Adult Basketball League Sundays May 31-August 16 Grab your team. Sign up today. Registration closes May 18. 10am-1pm. Ages 18+. $450 per team. 10 player teams. Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1821 NW 21st Ave ocalafl.gov/recpark 352-401-6980
MCA of Ocala, Florida art in the attic 2026 Volunteers Needed Dates: July 6-July 10 Assistance needed with: Moving items from attic to main gallery, organizing and staging, setting up tables, pricing, vip reception, pre-event setup, post event breakdown, assisting staff with sales, clean and maintain public areas, assist artists in courtyard, help customers, assist with sales throughout event, breakdown at end of event for more info contact 352-369-1500 or gallery@mcaocala.com www.mcaocala.org/volunteer QR Code
Sand and Sun Festival May 16 10am-5pm at citizen's circle in ocala, florida A flyer, beach ball, bucket and scoop for sand, frisbee, and other items sit on grass
The Countdown is on We're getting closer and closer to the event and could not be more excited. Splash and Dash - a fun filled day for a great cause May 16th 10am-3pm Our goal? To help these amazing dogs find homes and collect much needed dog food donations to support ouru rescues and our friends at MCAS (Marion County Animal Services) Get ready for: Raffles and prizes, games for the whole family, lure coursing, dock diving and pool fun, adoptable pups looking for their forever home
Tuesday at 6:30-8:30pm Marion County Beekeeper's Meeting Marion County Extension Auditorium
Marion County Public Library System, Florida - library.marionfl.org May 11-16, 2026 Monday 10am Forest: Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:30am Reddick: Let's Talk Books Book Club Tuesday 2pm Fort McCoy: Tech Help 4pm Marion Oaks: Yalla Teen Club Perler Bead Art 5pm Ocala: Novels at Night Book Club Wednesday 10:30am Forest: Forest Readers Book Club 2pm Ocala: Tech Help 3pm Freedom: Tech Help Thursday 2pm Belleview: Tech Help 4:30pm Ocala: Yalla Teen Club ConFab 5pm Freedom: Yalla Teen Club Confab Friday Ocala and Freedom libraries closed for maintenance 10:30am Marion Oaks: Tech Help 4pm Dunnellon: Rather Be Reading Book Club
Volunteer at Symphony Under the Stars Sunday May 10th at Ocala Golf Club Get 2 free tickets per volunteer (QR Code). Options for 13+ Golf cart driver. Event setup. Chair rental. VIP attendant. Parking attendant. Event clean up Sign up at fafo.org
Marion County Florida Animal Services Join us in celebrating the grand opening of your new animal shelter! May 21 1:30pm 6405 W HWY 40 Ocala, Florida
UF | IFAS Extension University of Florida Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Plant Sale May 9 from 8am-12pm 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Ocala, Florida 352-671-8400 Free admission, wagons welcome, no pets
$10 fill-a-bag porch sale every Friday