Events – July 9 – 15, 2021

Posted July 9, 2021 | Compiled by Lisa McGinnes

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 shine@agingresources.org 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 ryan@ocalacep.com 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 shine@agingresources.org 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 shine@agingresources.org 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 shine@agingresources.org 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

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.

Fareeza
Off-Duty Tavern | 7:00pm

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