A Home for a Hero program will benefit a local disabled veteran
Details of the collaboration of private and public organizations, and the Housing Finance Authority of Marion County, were announced Sept. 5.
Drivable Destinations: Follow That Dream tour and more
Marion’s neighboring Levy and Citrus counties offer a wealth of opportunities for outdoor adventures, tasty dining options, unique lodging experiences and the chance to visit the historic places that were key elements in the filming of Elvis Presley’s ninth motion picture.
Giving “4” Marion County’s nonprofits
The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County’s annual Give4Marion event raises money for nonprofit organizations and includes special challenges and prizes.
Chicken culture
Backyard chickens can provide eggs, control pests, fertilize gardens and steal your heart.
‘A living tribute’
Black pioneers who helped shape Marion County are honored in the newly dedicated Heritage Trail Park in West Ocala.
OCT offers revamped classic fairy tale
“Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will run through Sept. 22.
Support and advocacy
The nonprofit Marion County Sexual Assault Center has been working since January to provide services to local victims of sexual assault.
“One to watch”
Artist Jeffrey Selker brings a wealth of experience to the Marion County art scene.
National Night Out returns to Ocala
The annual event, aimed at connecting neighborhoods and building relationships with law enforcement, hasn’t been held locally in a number of years.
Florida Credit Union steps up to support high school football coverage
Sponsorship benefits school, families, and athletes with photo reproduction rights
IHMC evening lecture series resumes
Research scientist Zachary Graham will lead off the series on Sept. 12 with a discussion about the health of the muscle and nervous system.
Local nonprofit is poised to take research “worldwide”
Arts in Health Ocala Metro has released the results of a study that showed how its programming positively affects quality of life, confidence and physical and social engagement.
Wear Gloves is expanding its Dignity House outreach
After renovations are completed in about a year, referrals of the most vulnerable persons in the area needing shelter will come from the Ocala/ Marion County Joint Office of Homelessness Prevention.
