Events – July 9 – 15, 2021

COMMUNITY
Now - 8/6
Summer Kids Film Series
Marion Theatre, 50 S Magnolia Ave.
10 & 11am
The Marion will show kids’ movies on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday mornings throughout the summer. Playing this week: “Cars” and “The Sandlot.” Visit mariontheatre.org for details.
7/9-11
Summer Horse Show Series
World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave.
8am
Hunter/jumper competition at all levels with a weekly $50,000 Grand Prix. Spectators are welcome. Visit wec.net for more information.
7/9
Marion Oaks Farmers Market
Marion Oaks Community Center, 294 Marion Oaks Lane
9am-12pm
Fresh vegetables, artisan food products and handmade crafts.
7/9
Marion County Friday Market
McPherson Government Complex, 601 SE 25th Ave.
9am-2pm
Shop locally fresh fruits and veggies, cinnamon buns, jerky, freeze dried treats, olive oils and seafood.
7/9
Interview Strategies That Get You Noticed
Virtual
10-11am
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will present strategies to stand out from the competition in behavioral interviews at this free workshop. Visit careersourceclm.com to register or get more information.
7/9
Reading With Rangers and Friends
Heritage Nature Conservancy, 2005 NE Third St.
11am
Park rangers, police or fire rescue representatives will host a free children’s story time. Visit ocalafl.org/recpark for more information.
7/9
Cooks and Books
Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE County Highway 484, Belleview
3pm
Author Amy Paige Condon will share “A Nervous Man Shouldn’t Be Here in the First Place,” her biography of journalist William Calhoun “Bill” Baggs. The paired cooking demonstration from the Fiery Chef will be healthier Arroz Con Pollo. Call (352) 438-2500 to register.
7/9
Casino Night
Ocala Ballroom, 108 N Magnolia Ave.
6:30-11:30pm
The Marion County Building Industry Association (MCBIA) will host an event to benefit MCBIA with a portion of the proceeds donated to the Friends of the Marion County Veterans Park. Visit mcbia.org for details.
7/10
Yoga in the Park
Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave.
9am
Bring your own yoga mat for a free, relaxing class taught by a certified local yoga instructor. Visit sholompark.org for more information.
7/10
Sunshine State Open Pleasure Show
Florida Horse Park, 11008 S County Highway 475
9am
Youth and adult riders will show off their equestrian skills in this competition featuring both Western and English styles. Spectators are welcome. Visit sunshinestatepleasureshowseries.com for more information.
7/10
Ocala Downtown Market
310 SE Third St.
9am-2pm
A variety of vendors offer local fruits and vegetables, meats and seafood, fresh pasta, honey, arts and crafts, rain or shine. Visit ocaladowntownmarket.com for more information.
7/10
War Horse Warrior Fest
War Horse Harley-Davidson, 5331 N U.S. Highway 441
12-5pm
This fundraiser for the 50 Legs Foundation, which provides prosthetics for amputees, will include music by The Chad Montana Band, food trucks, a 50/50 raffle, face painting, three-legged races and other family-friendly activities. Visit warhorseharley.com or call (352) 520-0845 for more information.
7/10
Summer Sunset Polo
Florida Horse Park, 11008 S County Highway 475
6pm
Spectators are invited to tailgate and bring chairs and a picnic for a family experience watching equine athletes playing the sport of kings. Visit ocalapolo.com for details.
7/12
Job Specific Resume Development
Virtual
10-11am
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion will help you create a job specific resume in this free live workshop. Visit careersourceclm.com to register or get more information.
7/12
Monday Morning Book Club
Fort McCoy Public Library, 14660 NE County Highway 315, Fort McCoy
10:30am
Join a discussion of Jodi Picoult’s “Leaving Time.” Call (352) 438-2560 to register.
7/12
Let’s Talk Books
Reddick Public Library, 15150 NW Gainesville Road, Reddick
10:30am
Join a discussion of Jon Krakauer’s “Into the Wild.” Call (352) 438-2566 to register.
7/12-16
Ageless Adventures
Master the Possibilities, 8415 SW 80th St.
Times vary
This generation-blending series of workshops, on a wide variety of art, science, history, wellness and entertainment topics, is open to youth participants and a parent or grandparent. Visit masterthepossibilities.org to register.
7/13
75 West Networks Group
SpringHill Suites, 4100 SW 40th St.
9am
This referral networking group is a program of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership. Visit cepocala.com or call (352) 817-6984 for more information.
7/13
Computer Essentials
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, 2703 NE 14th St.
9-10am
Learn basic computer tasks and explore online resources that will support continued learning to compete in today’s tech-savvy job market. Visit careersourceclm.com or call (800) 434-5627 to register or get more information.
7/13
Medicare Part C
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) – virtual
10-11:30am
Learn more about Medicare in this free Zoom workshop offered online or by phone. Call (352) 692-5209 or email [email protected] for more information. www.floridashine.org
7/13
Novels at Night Book Club
Ocala Public Library, 2720 E Silver Springs Blvd.
5pm
Join a discussion of Mary Kay Andrews’ “Hello, Summer.” Call (352) 671-8551 to register.
7/14
1 Million Cups Ocala
Power Plant Business Incubator, 405 SE Osceola Ave.
9:30-10:30am
Two local startups present their business idea to an audience of community entrepreneurs. Email [email protected] for more information.
7/14
Medicare Preventative Services
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) – virtual
10-11:30am
Learn more about Medicare in this free Zoom workshop offered online or by phone. Call (352) 692-5209 or email [email protected] for more information. www.floridashine.org
7/14
Forest Readers Book Club
Forest Public Library, 905 S County Highway 314A, Ocklawaha
10:30am
Join a discussion of Christopher Paolini’s “Eragon.” Call (352) 438-2540 to register.
7/14
Lunch Bunch Book Club
Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Road, Dunnellon
10:30am
Join a discussion of Octavia Butler’s “Kindred.” Call (352) 438-2520 to register.
7/14
Brown Bag Basics
Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County, 324 SE 24th St.
11:45am-1pm
Laura Byrnes, APR, CPRC will lead nonprofit staff through a demonstration of Canva for creating images and presentations. Visit ocalafoundation.org for more information.
7/14
Wednesday Midday Market
Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St.
1-6pm
Shop a selection of produce, meat, natural and handmade products and food trucks. ocaladowntownmarket.com
7/15
Farmers Market
Circle Square Commons, 8405 SW 80th St.
9am-1pm
Locally grown seasonal produce, baked goods, plants and more. Visit circlesquarecommons.com/farmersmarket for more information.
7/15
Long Term Care Planning
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) – virtual
10-11:30am
Learn more about Medicare in this free Zoom workshop offered online or by phone. Call (352) 692-5209 or email [email protected] for more information. www.floridashine.org
7/15
Be Scam Smart
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) – virtual
2-3pm
Learn more about Medicare in this free Zoom workshop offered online or by phone. Call (352) 692-5209 or email [email protected] for more information. www.floridashine.org
7/15
Business After Hours
Burnyzz, 1 Aspen Road
5-7pm
The Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership’s signature networking event includes refreshments and door prizes. Visit cepocala.com for more information.
7/15
Car Seat Class
Florida Health Marion County, 1801 SE 32nd Ave.
5:30-7:30pm
Families who receive government aid and need a car seat are encouraged to sign up for this free class to learn about car safety, receive a car seat and install it correctly. Call (352) 644-2751 to register.
7/15
Reading With Horses
Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St.
10-11am
Gentle Carousel’s miniature therapy horses share books and free activities through their Reading is Magic summer literacy program for young readers. Visit fb.com/therapyhorses for more information.
ARTS
Now-8/5
Summer Spotlight XXIV
CF Webber Gallery, 3001 SW College Road
10am-4pm Monday-Thursday
The Visual Artists’ Society presents the 24th annual juried exhibition of works in a variety of mediums Central Florida artist members. Call (352) 873-5809 for more information.
Now-8/27
Summer in the Sun
NOMA Gallery, 939 N Magnolia Ave.
12pm-5pm Thursday-Saturday
For this juried exhibition, artists were invited to submit works based on the theme “What Does Summer in the Sun Mean to You?” Visit nomaocala.com for more information.
Now-9/26
Countenance
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
A selection of works from the permanent collection examine the ancient tradition of portrait-making through a new lens. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
Now-10/2
ART-CALA
Barbara Gaskin Washington Adult Activity Center, 210 NW 12th Ave.
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
Artworks from Art Army Ocala were created by participants at the First Friday Art Walks during 2020-2021. Visit ocalafl.org/culturalarts for more information.
Now-10/24
Highlights from the Equine Collection
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
This exhibit of works from the permanent collection highlights more than 60 pieces which relay Arthur I. Appleton’s love of horses. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
Now-1/22/2022
Alison Saar: Works from the Permanent Collection
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm
This exhibit of printed works curated from the Appleton’s collection showcases Alison Saar, an internationally acclaimed artist who incorporates spiritual and political themes. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
7/9-10
Seeing Peacocks Through My Eyes
Brick City Center for the Arts, 23 SW Broadway St.
10am-5pm Tuesday-Saturday
An immersive experience into Indian culture through folk art, dance, storytelling and culinary tastes presented by artist Dr. Sheni Meghani, MD, MPH. Visit fb.com/mcaocala for more information.
7/11
Sip & Shop
Gallery B, 405 E Silver Springs Blvd.
11am-2pm
Sip coffee and mimosas and shop the artworks created by Gallery B’s five founding members and nine associate artists. Visit gallerybocala.com for more information.
7/12
Expressive HeARTS: healing through the arts
The Monarch Center, 2895 SE 62nd St.
2:30-4pm
Hospice of Marion County offers expressive writing, craft and art activities for adults working through grief. This program, which continues Mondays through August 2, is also offered from 9:30-11am at The Cates House, 9505 SW 110th St. Visit monarchcenter-marion.com or call (352) 873-7456 to register.
7/12-16
Summer Art Camp: Sketch It
Virtual
9-11am
The Appleton Museum invites kids ages 7-12 to look at a subject and learn to draw it. Visit appletonmuseum.org to register.
7/13
Drawing in the Galleries
Appleton Museum of Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd.
1-3pm
Bring pencil and paper or borrow them at the museum for a self-guided drawing session with optional instruction. No registration required. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
7/13
Appleton Book Club
Virtual
7pm
Join an online discussion of “The Museum of Lost Art” by Noah Charney. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.
7/15
Coffee, Cake & Community
NOMA Gallery, 939 N Magnolia Ave.
1-4pm
Need a new space for inspiration? Bring your current project and enjoy some together time with other creatives. Visit fb.com/nomagalleryocala for more information.
7/15
Artist’s Outlook: Kenda North
Virtual
7-8:15pm
The Appleton Museum of Art will present a free Zoom talk with photographer Kenda North, who uses a variety of film processes and underwater photography to create her works. Visit appletonmuseum.org for more information.

GOVERNMENT
7/12
Marion County Development Review Committee
Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave.
9am
The DRC votes on waiver requests, drainage/site plans, subdivision master plans, preliminary plats, improvement plans and final plats. Call (352) 671-8686 for more information.
7/12
City of Belleview Site Plan Committee
City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
9am
Call (352) 245-7021 for more information.
7/12
Marion County Board of Adjustment Variances
Growth Services Training Room, 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
2pm
Call (352) 438-2600 for more information.
7/12
Dunnellon City Council
Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon
5:30pm
Call (352) 465-8500 for more information.
7/12
Marion County Historical Commission
McPherson Governmental Campus Administration Building, 601 SE 25th Ave.
6pm
For more information, call Rolando Sosa at (352) 620-0944.
7/13
Marion Oaks Recreation Services and Facilities Advisory Board
Annex Building, 280 Marion Oaks Lane
9:30am
The board helps determine the budget and projects for the Marion Oaks Community Center. Call (352) 438-2828 for more information.
7/13
Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District Board
Growth Services Training Room, 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
9:30am
Call (352) 438-2475 for more information.
7/13
City of Dunnellon Historic Preservation Board
Dunnellon City Hall, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon
5:30pm
Call (352) 465-8500 for more information.
7/13
City of Belleview Planning & Zoning Board
Belleview City Hall, 5343 SE Abshier Blvd., Belleview
5:30pm
Call (352) 245-6532 for more information.
7/13
Marion County License Review Board
Growth Services Training Room, 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
6pm
The License Review Board hears and investigate complaints regarding competency of licensed contractors. Call (352) 438-2428 for more information.
7/14
Marion County Code Enforcement Board
Growth Services Training Room, 2710 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
9am
The Code Enforcement Board hears and resolves cases in which there is a code violation dispute. Call (352) 671-8901 for more information.
7/14
Marion County Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
Green Clover Hall, 315 SE 25th Ave.
3:30pm
Call (352) 671-8770 for more information.
7/15
Marion County Development Review Committee Staff Meeting
Office of the County Engineer, 412 SE 25th Ave.
8:30am
Applicants may discuss proposed or current projects with county review staff prior to meeting formally with the Development Review Committee. Call (352) 671-8686 for more information.
7/15
Pine Run Estates Advisory Council
Pine Run Clubhouse, 10379 SW 88th Terrace
10am
Call (352) 438-2650 for more information.
7/15
Brownfields Advisory Committee
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
2:30pm
Call (352) 629-8550 for more information.
7/15
West Ocala Community Redevelopment Area Advisory Committee
Ocala City Hall, 110 SE Watula Ave.
3pm
Call (352) 629-8311 for more information.
7/15
Rainbow Lakes Estates Public Advisory Board
Rainbow Lakes Clubhouse, 4020 SW Deepwater Court, Dunnellon
6:30pm
Call (352) 489-4280 for more information.
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR
7/9
John Johnson
Locos Grill & Pub | 6:00pm
7/9
Jeff Jarrett
World Equestrian Center Yellow Pony | 6:30pm
7/9
Gilly & the Girl
La Cuisine | 6:30pm
7/9
The Big Bad
The Crazy Cucumber | 7:00pm
7/9
Becky Sinn
The Keep Downtown | 8:00pm
7/9
Dueling Pianos
The Lodge | 8:00pm
7/9
Ken Miller
Bonkerz Comedy Club | 8:00pm
7/9
Fareeza
O’Malley’s Alley | 10:00pm
7/10
Charity Cox
Ocala Downtown Market | 10:30am
7/10
Jeff Jarrett
Gator Joe’s | 4:00pm
7/10
Fareeza
Ocala Downtown Square | 6:00pm
7/10
Stephen Lopez
Shuckin’ Shack | 6:00pm
7/10
Rudy Turner Jazz
World Equestrian Center Yellow Pony | 6:30pm
7/10
Charity Cox
Horse & Hounds | 7:00pm
7/10
Becky Sinn
O’Malley’s Alley | 10:00pm
7/11
John Johnson
The Crazy Cucumber | 1:00pm
7/11
Jeff Jarrett
Swampy’s | 1:00pm
7/11
Grass campers
Gator Joe’s | 3:00pm
7/14
Heather Lynne
World Equestrian Center Yellow Pony | 6:30pm
7/14
Fareeza
Off-Duty Tavern | 7:00pm
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