African American Business in Marion County

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

This celebration of Black History Month highlights local Marion County African American businesses and their impact on the community. This is a free event with light refreshments.

Event Series World’s Greatest Baby Shower

World’s Greatest Baby Shower

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Two sessions of the baby shower will offer gifts, attention and education with experts covering everything from pregnancy to how to care for an infant. With games, a scavenger hunt, prizes and more, the event is free to attend and open to expecting parents or those with a child under 12 months. For more information, […]

Event Series World’s Greatest Baby Shower

World’s Greatest Baby Shower

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Two sessions of the baby shower will offer gifts, attention and education with experts covering everything from pregnancy to how to care for an infant. With games, a scavenger hunt, prizes and more, the event is free to attend and open to expecting parents or those with a child under 12 months. For more information, […]

Event Series Prayer Breakfast & Youth Day

Prayer Breakfast & Youth Day

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

To honor Martin Luther King Jr., a prayer breakfast will begin at 9am, and a ticket is required; free youth activities are slated to start at 1pm. Call Dwanette Dilworth at (352) 207-6036 for more information.

Prayer Breakfast & Youth Day

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

To honor Martin Luther King Jr., a prayer breakfast will begin at 9am, and a ticket is required; free youth activities are slated to start at 1pm. Call Dwanette Dilworth at (352) 207-6036 for more information.

Holiday Music Brunch Gala

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

This holiday lunch is a fundraiser for the Ocala Steel Orchestra and helps celebrate the season with special guest speakers Ruth Ford Reed and Mary Sue Rich. Early bird tickets are $35; after Dec. 11 tickets are $45. Visit ocalasteelorchestra.org/events for more information and tickets.

Breakfast with Santa

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Visit with Santa at this special meal for all ages. Tickets are $10 and registration is required. Visit bit.ly/47Thq7K for registration.

Event Series Coffee and English

Coffee and English

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Join the English Language Learners group each Friday as they practice and improve their English in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity to improve upon a second language while building new relationships. See ocalafl.gov/recpark for more information.

Event Series Coffee and English

Coffee and English

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Join the English Language Learners group each Friday as they practice and improve their English in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity to improve upon a second language while building new relationships. See ocalafl.gov/recpark for more information.

Event Series Coffee and English

Coffee and English

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Join the English Language Learners group each Friday as they practice and improve their English in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity to improve upon a second language while building new relationships. See ocalafl.gov/recpark for more information.

Event Series Coffee and English

Coffee and English

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Join the English Language Learners group each Friday as they practice and improve their English in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity to improve upon a second language while building new relationships. See ocalafl.gov/recpark for more information.

Event Series Coffee and English

Coffee and English

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Join the English Language Learners group each Friday as they practice and improve their English in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity to improve upon a second language while building new relationships. See ocalafl.gov/recpark for more information.

Event Series Coffee and English

Coffee and English

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Join the English Language Learners group each Friday as they practice and improve their English in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity to improve upon a second language while building new relationships. See ocalafl.gov/recpark for more information.

Event Series Coffee and English

Coffee and English

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Join the English Language Learners group each Friday as they practice and improve their English in a fun, relaxed environment. This is a great opportunity to improve upon a second language while building new relationships. See ocalafl.gov/recpark for more information.

Boo Bash

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The city of Ocala is calling all little ghouls and goblins, spooks and spirits, princesses and pirates to this celebration. It is a family-friendly indoor event with face-painting, creepy crafts, candy for children and more. It is free to attend. To learn more, go to ocalafl.gov/government/city-departments-i-z/recreation-parks/recreation/holidays

Great Girls! Empowerment through Art Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The Arts in Health Ocala Metro group hosts artist Becky Hudson for a workshop series to build confidence and foster self-love for girls aged 12-16. The projects will include making empowerment bracelets, painting an inspired self-image and creating an affirmation painting. The workshops are free and all supplies are included. Workshops are limited to 12 […]

Great Girls! Empowerment through Art Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The Arts in Health Ocala Metro group hosts artist Becky Hudson for a workshop series to build confidence and foster self-love for girls aged 12-16. The projects will include making empowerment bracelets, painting an inspired self-image and creating an affirmation painting. The workshops are free and all supplies are included. Workshops are limited to 12 […]

Great Girls! Empowerment through Art Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The Arts in Health Ocala Metro group hosts artist Becky Hudson for a workshop series to build confidence and foster self-love for girls aged 12-16. The projects will include making empowerment bracelets, painting an inspired self-image and creating an affirmation painting. The workshops are free and all supplies are included. Workshops are limited to 12 […]

Rec n’ Roll Saturday

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Relive the ‘80s playing classic video games like Candyland, Hungry Hippo, Donkey Kong and more. Free to attend.

Strategic Community Alliance Meeting

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The Strategic Community Alliance is a local nonprofit organization working with community members to develop a strategic plan for the Black community in Marion County. All citizens, regardless of race, ethnicity, etc., are welcome to attend. Contact Cain Davis at (352) 871-4555 or caindavis3@yahoo.com or visit scacommunities.org.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Strategic Community Alliance Meeting

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The SCA is a local nonprofit working with community members to develop a strategic plan for the Black community in Marion County. All are welcome. Contact Cain Davis at (352) 871-4555 or caindavis03@yahoo.com, or go to scacommunities.org

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

MCBIA Annual Awards Dinner

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The Marion County Building Industry Association holds its annual award dinner with networking, dinner and a keynote speech from local Chick-fil-A owner/operator Jeromy Williams. RSVP to cherrietta@ocalacep.com

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

After Dark in the Park Movie Series

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

The city of Ocala hosts free movie nights and this month it’s “Encanto.” The event is free and open to the public. Popcorn, drinks and other refreshments will be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more info, ocalafl.org/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Painting and More Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Arts in Health Ocala hosts visual artists to teach these free weekly art workshops, held on Fridays. All supplies are included, and beginners are welcome. See aihocala.org/painting-and-more for more info.

“Bold and Inspired: Native American Regalia” and “Abstract Island Expressions”

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

Community center hours - Diana and William Lee have side-by-side exhibitions, each with its own distinctive style and theme reflecting each artist and their different approaches. Diana shows colorful acrylic paintings are inspired by her Cherokee ancestry and experiences visiting Native American sites in Kentucky. William revisits his childhood growing up in Nassau with his vibrant […]

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Juneteenth: Grown Folks A Night of Elegance

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

With featured speaker Lizzie Robinson Jenkins, founder of The Real Rosewood Foundation, this event includes dinner, a dance performance, a DJ and giveaways. Proceeds benefit the Sircle Inc., a nonprofit focused on cultural and economic empowerment and awarding scholarships to high school seniors. Tickets are $50. For more info, linktr.ee/thesircleinc

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Event Series Painting for Veterans

Painting for Veterans

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These free art workshops will be held on Wednesdays for veterans. Hosted by the Arts in Health Ocala Metro group and veteran Aaron Thomas. Supplies are included. Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Free Parenting Workshops

Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place 1812 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala, Florida

These workshops from the Early Learning Coalition will focus on early childhood development. Resources provided, along with childcare and dinner. Register at bit.ly/42jvvZg