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“Bring the Harvest Home” food drive to re-stock the depleted Brother’s Keeper, Interfaith Emergency Services and Salvation Army food pantries is underway.
Public drop-off sites include:
- Marion County Fire Rescue stations (full-time locations).
- Marion County Public Library System locations.
- Marion County Sheriff’s Office sub-stations.
- Ocala City Hall.
- Ocala Fire Rescue stations.
- Ocala Police Department headquarters.
The food drive runs through Oct. 25. For a complete list of drop-off locations including addresses, visit: http://www.marioncountyfl.org/misc/Bring_the_Harvest_Home_locations.pdf.
The pantries are in most urgent need of:
- Dry goods/foods that complement dry goods (rice, pasta, pasta sauce, cereal, crackers, peanut butter and jelly).
- Canned meats (corned beef, corned beef hash, ham and tuna).
- Canned vegetables and fruit.
- Baby items (ranging from powdered formula and jarred food to diapers and lotion).
- Toiletries, such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste and toilet paper, are also always needed.
The haunting psychological thriller, THE TURN OF THE SCREW, is on the Hippodrome Mainstage. This spectacular tour-de-force for two actors tells the story of a young governess who journeys to a lonely English manor house to care for two orphaned children in what she considers to be a dream job. But dream soon turns to nightmare. Call 352-375-HIPP or visit thehipp.org for tickets and showtimes. Recommended for mature audiences.
Pumpkin Patch October 1 - October 30th Hours: Sundays - Fridays: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Saturdays: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm.
Need a good pumpkin? You've found the right place! The Pumpkin Patch will be open from October 1st through October 30th with hayrides and hot dogs on the weekends. Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 4000 NW 53rd Avenue. For more information visit TrinityGNV.org or call 376.6615.
RUSTY SALLING LEADS BEHIND-THE-SCENES HIPPODROME GHOST TOURS. Rusty Salling is your guide through the dark spaces of the Hippodrome Theatre, a 100-year-old building on the National Registry of Historic Place in Downtown Gainesville. Rusty will lead you through the back hallways and hidden passages of the Hippodrome, from the third floor to the basement, recounting the legend of the disquieting, desperate ethereal being which has haunted the structure since 1914, long before the theatre moved in on its territory. It is a tale of the most lamentable sorrow, of measureless loss, of the cruelest happenstance, of a relentless yet eternally fruitless quest, the protagonist of which, though long departed from the world in which you and I reside, adamantly refuses to leave these rooms. PLEASE NOTE: This a theatrical event for entertainment purposes only. It is by no means a serious investigation of paranormal phenomena.
GHOST TOUR DATES AND TIMES:
Thursday, October 27 at 9:45pm
Saturday, October 29 at 10:15pm
Sunday, October 30 at 8:45pm
Monday, October 31 at 7:30pm
Tickets are $10 per person. Maximum of 25 people on each tour.
Tickets on sale now at the Hippodrome Box Office (352) 375-4477.
Friday, October 28 @ 8pm. University Auditorium, University of Florida. "Here Comes The Sun" A musical and spiritual tribute to George Harrison. Featuring: the Godfrey Townsend Band, international touring artists performing 18 of George's most beloved songs. Joshua Greene, George's bestselling biographer presents a chronology of the spiritual journey of the "Quiet Beatle," including rare photos and videos. Special Guest: Bada Hari Das. Refreshments from Krisna Lunch served on the Plaza of the Americas. Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Krishna Lunch at the University of Florida. Tickets available at the Phillips Center Box Office: 352-395-2787. www.performingarts.ufl.edu or email: krishnagator@gmail.com
On October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to the Alachua County Sheriff's Office at 2621 S.E. Hawthorne Road, or Publix in the Haile Village at 2755 S.W. 91st Street. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
HOOT FOR OWL-WEEN AT CARNEY ISLAND. Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 ? 3:30 p.m. Carney Island Recreation and Conservation Area (13275 SE 115th Ave.,Ocklawaha) With Halloween just around the corner, Marion County Parks and Recreation is inviting county residents to its fourth annual Owl-ween program. Participants will learn about owls and other birds of prey from the Avian Reconditioning Center, partake in nature craft activities and a nature walk and enjoy refreshments. Participation requires a $4 per person fee, plus the park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle. To register, visit www.marioncountyfl.org/parks.htm and click on the “online services” button. For more information, contact Parks and Recreation at 352-671-8560 or stop by the office (111 SE 25th Ave., Ocala).
Dunnellon's Little League Annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, October 29th at the baseball/softball park. There will be bounce houses, cotton candy, snow cones, dunking booth, trail of treating amongst fields and also raffle drawings. 16 games going on throughout the day, from teams all over our district.(10am-4pm)
Greenlight Dunnellon Communication/City of Dunnellon is sponsoring another free Movie in the Park on October 29th (This Saturday). Eclipse is the third installment of the Twilight Saga series. It is rated PG-13.The event will take place at Ernie Mills Park in Dunnellon at 08:00PM.
ACT IV with the Ocala Civic Theatre is having a fundraiser: Halloween Hop to take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2011, in the Parish Hall, at Our Lady of the Springs Catholic Church, 4047 NE 21st Street, Ocala, FL. Admission is $10.00 per person. There will be music, dancing, raffle baskets, and a good time. Costume contest with prizes. Refreshements and beverages will be available for purchase. It is BYOB with setups will be available for purchasee.
Worldwide preparations are heading to the finish line to break a world record! Thrill the World is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” video for world records and charity. They have succeeded four times in breaking their own record! Hundreds of cities on 5 continents have registered for the event. In Ocala, the dance will take place on the DOWNTOWN SQUARE. All ages and physical abilities are welcome. Here in Ocala the time is 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. , Saturday, October 29, 2010 . Participants are advised to arrive at least one hour early to be included in the World Record. A short newbie dancers workshop will be held at 7:30 pm. Besides breaking a world record, the event will have live entertainment by “OLD SCKOOL,” a DJ spinning great family friendly music, food, games, arts & crafts and much more !! Also scheduled is a costume contest, a booth decorating contest and performance by Extensions Dance Studio competition Team “Dance Extreme.”
Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) is honored and excited to announce that they will be the benefiting charity for the inaugural Ocala Pumpkin Run Classic Car Show! Partial proceeds from the event will go to help stop child abuse and neglect in Florida. The Pumpkin Run is positioned to be one of Florida’s premier car shows hosting an estimated 3,000 vehicles. Scheduled for the weekend of October 28 – 30, car enthusiasts and spectators can look forward to three days of amazing classic-car action. Participants will be coming form all over the southeast and beyond. Located on 400 beautiful acres at Castro Farms, the Ocala Pumpkin Run is fun for the whole family! There’ll be judging with awards and prizes, a swap meet, vendors galore, delicious food, arts & crafts, an evening VIP event at Dish in Ocala, a car corral, and family activities such as trick or treating and a hay maze!
Families will especially want to come out to this car show on Saturday, October 29 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to join CHS for a day full of fun, family-friendly activities. Bring your kids to the children’s activity tent for arts and crafts, games, and more!
Visit www.ocalapumpkinrun.com for more information about this exciting event!
WHEN: October 28 – 30, 2011
WHERE: Castro Farms in Ocala
On Saturday, October 29th, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Ocala and Police Department and in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), will participate in the National Pill Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., a uniformed officer will be stationed at the following “no questions asked” collection sites:
• Marion County Sheriff’s Main Operations Center, 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala
• Marion County Sheriff's Office Southwest District Office, 9048 SW HWY 200, FL.
• Marion County Sheriff's Office South Marion District Office, 8230 S.E. 165th Mulberry Lane, Villages
• Ocala Police Department, 402 S. Pine Avenue, Ocala
The purpose of this event is to give persons in the community who have a surplus of outdated prescription drugs; pills they don’t have a prescription for; or pills they obtained illegally, an opportunity to turn them in without facing any criminal charges or repercussions. Marion County and the state of Florida have seen a significant increase in the abuse of prescription drugs and overdoses in the last few years. Many of these cases involve adolescents who obtained these medications from their parents or their home medicine cabinet. The Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone who has prescription pills they would like to or need to get rid of, to take advantage of this National Pill Take Back Day to do so. Citizens can also visit www.dea.gov to enter their zip code and locate the drop-off site closest to them. More information about prescription drug abuse is also available on this site.
Keep your home and neighborhood safe by only using medications you have a prescription for, and using them responsibly.
The Great Pumpkin Harvest October 30th 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Great Pumpkin Harvest will be on October 30th from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Activities include Trunk N Treat, Children's Games, Bounce House, Petting Zoo, The Possum Creek Pitt, Face Painting, a Bake Sale and more! Entry is 1 canned good per child for Thanksgiving Baskets and local food pantries. Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 4000 NW 53rd Avenue. For more information visit TrinityGNV.org or call 376.6615.
The Alachua County 4-H program will be conducting a Holiday Food Drive during the month of October. 4-H is partnering with the County-wide initiative called "Strike Out Hunger." Non-perishable food items will be accepted through October 31, 2011. Donations can be delivered to the Extension Office (2800 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information contact Matt Benge, 4-H Agent, 352-955-2402 or mbenge@alachuacounty.us.
ARC Marion , a nonprofit organization that provides services for the intellectually and developmentally disabled in Marion County, is pre-selling Christmas cards called “ARCtistic Expressions” featuring original ARC Marion client artwork. Prices start at $62.50 for 50 cards with price breaks for larger orders. At the 1,000 quantity or higher, original messages can be included inside the card. The artwork was created in the Adult Day Training Arts and Crafts classes. All proceeds go to benefit programs at ARC Marion. They can be purchased from ARC Marion located at 2800 SE Maricamp Rd. Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by contacting Troy Strawder at (352) 387-2210 ext. 222. Order forms may also be faxed to (352) 387-2216. For an order form, please visit www.mcarc.com/online_store. Please return order form by Nov. 1.
Don’t miss this year’s Florida Feast at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Thursday, November 3, 2011 from 6:00pm—10:00pm.
Dinner served from 6:00pm—8:00pm
$25.00 per individual ticket
$500.00 corporate table sponsorship
Table includes 10 tickets, the business name prominently displayed on the table and in the program the night of the feast.
Presented by: Marion County Roadbuilders Assoc.
The menu will be authentic Florida fare including frog legs, venison, gator tail, fried turkey, smoked pork, chicken, and fish, with all the favorite side dishes (corn on the cob, seasoned green beans, BBQ beans) drinks and dessert.
Great Entertainment! Proceeds to benefit local charities including: Interfaith Emergency Services, Marion Association of Retarded Citizens, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Kenny’s Place and Marion Therapeutic Riders Association.
For ticket information, please contact Sonya Tyler at Interfaith Emergency Services at 352.629.8868 or by email sonya@iesmarion.org.
Checks payable to “Marion County Roadbuilders Foundation.”
Ocala Wildlife Sanctuary presents "Give-A-Hoot" Yard Sale November 4th-6th, 8am to ? Show yoru support for the rescue santuary. for more information, call 352-732-6844. Ocala Wildlife Santuary: 2111 SW 5th Avenue in Ocala.
Marion County Center for the Arts' Omega Theatre Company will present the play Wait until Dark, November 4-6 at the West Port High School Performing Arts Center, located at 3733 SW 80th Avenue in Ocala. Performances are Friday, November 4th at 7:30 PM, Saturday, November 5th at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM, and Sunday, November 6th at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $6.00 for students and senior citizens. Parental discretion is strongly advised. This play contains violent content. The theatre will be completely dark for several minutes during the performance. For reservations, call (352) 438-8368.
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing is hosting some up coming car shows. These car shows are great for the whole family and free for spectators. There will be food and music. 24th Annual Mopars with Big Daddy will be held November 5-6, 2011. There will be a Swap Meet, Personal Autographed Parts for Sale, and Trophies. Gates open at 8am, Parking $3, For Vendor info contact Buddy Lewis (407)442-6020, Show Car info Jack Morton (813)748-3314, (AMC/AMO) Bob Hodson (407)620-1886.
The 8th Annual Steel Horse Stampede motorcycle ride is gearing up for its journey through Marion County on Nov. 5, 2011. The event serves as a fundraiser to benefit patient care at Hospice of Marion County, Inc. Last year, 255 riders raised more than $16,700 at this event. Participants may pre-register by calling (352) 854-5218 or register the day of the event at Hospice of Marion County’s Education Center at 3231 SW 34th Ave. in Ocala. Registration begins at 8 am with a start time of 10 am. The cost is a minimum donation of $20 for the first rider and $15 for a passenger. The donation includes a light breakfast and a barbeque lunch catered by Tommy’s BBQ following the ride – plus 50 door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and entertainment by the NIGHTSHIFT Band. Stampede participants will take a 55-mile ride through Marion County, escorted by Marion County Sheriff’s Department. Along the way are scheduled stops at each of the four Hospice Houses. Riders will get a close-up view of the beautiful houses available for the area’s hospice patients. For more information about the ride, contact (352) 854-5218 or to inquire about the many services Hospice of Marion County has to offer, call (352) 873-7400.
On Saturday November 5, 2011, those attending the Florida vs. Vanderbilt Homecoming game are encouraged to drop off nonperishable items. There will be a collection area at the Verizon Gator FanFest area (outside of Gate 2 of the O'Connell Center) beginning three hours prior to kick-off (TBD).
In honor of "National Hunger Month" the "Strike Out Hunger Community-Wide Food Drive" will take place on Monday November 7, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The drop off location for non-perishable food donations is the Alachua County Fairgrounds located at 2900 NE 39th Avenue, Gainesville. All donations will be distributed to local food banks, pantries, and student take home backpack/food programs.
Gainesville Fisher House Foundation Run, Walk and Roll 5K on Friday, Nov. 11 at the UF Commuter Lot on Gale Lemerand Drive. The 5K, a run, walk or roll event benefitting the Gainesville Fisher House Foundation, will raise funds and build public awareness for the house that will provide a refuge to veterans, military members and their families in 50 counties in the North Florida and South Georgia service regions. Advanced registration online is $20 until Oct. 20 and registration between Oct. 20 and Nov. 7 will be $25. On site registration is $30. All pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt and all participants 12 years old and under register for just $5 and receive an "11-11-11" commemorative dog tag. Registration and packet pick-up for the Gainesville Fisher House Foundation Run Walk and Roll 5K begins at 6:30 a.m. The race begins at 8 a.m. in the UF Commuter Lot at Gale Lemerand Drive. For more information about the 5K or to register in advance, visit www.Active.com or www.GainesvilleFisherHouse.org.
The Gainesville Chamber Orchestra will present the first of its Masterworks Concerts on Friday, November 11, 7:30 pm at the University Auditorium on the UF campus. It is the tenth annual “Got Beethoven” Series. There will be a free shuttle bus from the Parking Garage at the Newell Drive and Museum Road up to University Auditorium, returning you there after the concert. The orchestra will play Ludwig van Beethoven’s The Consecration of the House Overture and Wellington’s Victory. Come hear the French and British canons booming. This piece was written to commemorate Wellington’s victory over Napoleon’s army at the battle of Vitoria in Spain. The concert will conclude with Robert Schumann’s ultra romantic Symphony #4. An admirer of Beethoven, Schumann composed the symphony in 1841 and revised it in 1851. The Gainesville Chamber Orchestra will be performing the latter version. Tickets are $25 general admission, $20.00 for seniors, and $15 for all children and students. Visit us at www.GCOmusic.org for further information.
Kingdom of the Sun Marching Festival will be held on November 12, 2011, gates open at 10:00am. 14 bands registered for the competition. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and children 7 and under are free. North Marion High School Mighty Colt Regiment at Stan Toole Memorial Stadium, located on the campus of North Marion High School (151 W. HWY 329, Citra, FL 32113).
The eighth grade class at Fort McCoy School has approximately 35 students traveling to Washington, D.C. in January. To help families defer the cost, they will be having a benefit auction at the Marion Technical Institute Auditorium on Saturday, November 12th at 9:00 a.m. SPORTS FANS we will be auctioning a variety of NFL jerseys and a few surprise items will be available. (Tom Brady/Patriots and Mark Sanchez/Jets) They will also have three Hardwood Heritage NBA Jerseys to be auctioned as well. (Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Jerry West) There will also be electronics, books, baked goods, student artwork, goods and services from area businesses and a variety of silent auctions at this event. The theme for the auction is “Americana”. The middle school students will be creating rustic pieces of artwork using wood and paint. These student pieces of artwork will also be up for bid at the auction as well. There is no admission fee for this event. All inquiries may be directed to Beverly Foster at Fort McCoy School 352-671-6325.
Get a head-start on your holiday shopping at the 30th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show, November 12& 13 in Downtown Gainesville. Join 250 artists and marvel at world-class paintings, vivid photography, unique sculpture, dazzling jewerly and mroe. Enjoy continuous, live entertainment on three stages all weekend including a Downtown Blues Concert on Friday evening, Nov. 11. Bring the kids for free art activities at the Children's Imagination Station. For more information call 352-344-ARTS.
Models of Innovation is a free series of educational forums sponsored by Plum Creek in support of the Envision Alachua process. At Models of Innovation #3, the topic is Innovations in Community Design. Speakers will describe how sustainable design, green building practices, rich transportation alternatives and jobs close to home are working to create resource-efficient, socially desirable community developments.The forum includes keynote national speaker Bob Segar, UC Davis assistant vice chancellor for campus planning and community resources, and Florida speaker Frances Chandler-Marino, transportation planner with AECOMM.
November 15, 2011, 7 - 9 pm, PK Yonge Performing Arts Center
www.envisionalachua.com
From an egret made of milk jugs to a copper butterfly, reused and recyclable materials are finding their way to the Florida Museum of Natural History. The Alachua County Office of Waste Alternatives and the Florida Museum of Natural History are hosting the 13th annual "Trashformations," a juried student recycled art show and competition. The competition begins at 5:30 p.m. on November 18, 2011, at the Florida Museum of Natural History (in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza, SW 34th Street and Hull Road, Gainesville). All artwork entered in the contest must be comprised of 70% or more recycled/recyclable/reused materials. Cash prizes will be awarded for winning entries in middle school, high school and college categories. There will also be The Waste Watcher and Museum awards. Applications (to participate) must be submitted by November 3, at 5 p.m. Click here for a printable application/brochure. The Trashformations exhibit is free and open to the public.
The City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs together with the Friends of Nature Parks, is pleased to announce the Cane Boil and the Longleaf Pine Youth Fiddle Contest at Morningside Nature Center on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join us as we cut, press and boil sugar cane juice into syrup while interpreting day-to-day life on an 1870’s Florida farm. Watch sugar cane syrup being made and have a sample or buy to enjoy at home!
Fiddlers wanted! Complete contest rules and registration forms are available online at http://www.friendsofnatureparks.org. Register in advance online or at the Living History Farm at Morningside Nature Center between 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Longleaf Pine Fiddle Contest will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. This year, the Youth Fiddle Contest includes three divisions with cash prizes and ribbons for first, second and third place winners in each:
Sprout Division– Beginners to 7 years old
Seedling Division – 8 to 10 years old
Sapling Division – Advanced students or 12 to 18 years old
Event admission is $2 for adults, $1 for kids age 3-12 and free for children under 3 years. Admission is waived for the contestants, contestants’ immediate family and one accompanist. The Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm is located at 3540 East University Ave.. For information please call 352-334-3326 or visit www.cityofgainesvilleparks.org.
Joy to the World (November 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm): An evening of lessons, missions and crafts for families Including a meal packaging mission project, creating a cookie sheet advent calendar and gingerbread nativity scene, and attending a family worship service. Suggested $25 donation per family. Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 4000 NW 53rd Avenue. 376.6615 or TrinityGNV.org for more information.
Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing is hosting some up coming car shows. These car shows are great for the whole family and free for spectators. There will be food and music. 11th Annual Toys for Kids Cruise-In will be held December 3, 2011(rain date 4th). There will be $1500 worth of giveaways, Dash Plaques, Giant Christmas Stocking and Trophies. Fee is a New Unwrapped Toy or $15 to help Benefit Interfaith Charity. Gates open at 9am. For more info contact Joe (352)347-3696, Steve (352)347-4496, or Debbie (352)369-1738.
Belleview South Marion Chamber of Commerce Presents 2011 Belleview Christmas Parade Sunday, December 11, 2011 @ 2 PM “Florida Christmas” Come on out and enjoy the day along 441 in Belleview, beginning at the intersection of 441 and 110th St. and ending at Robinson Rd. and 441.
Live Nativity (December 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm): See and hear the story of Christmas. Free cookies and hot cocoa! This is a FREE family event. Trinity United Methodist Church is located at 4000 NW 53rd Avenue. 376.6615 or TrinityGNV.org for more information.
Fresh things are coming to the Downtown Ocala Square! Stop by the new Ocala Farm Market each Saturday morning from 8am to 1:00pm to purchase farm & seafood products, organic and gourmet foods, flowers, botanicals, art and antiques. Now you can check out the unique Downtown shops AND buy something fresh and delicious! Discover the Ocala Farm Market each Saturday morning. Call (352) 426-8244 for more information or to become a vendor. Brought to you by the Downtown Business Alliance and the City of Ocala.
The Belleview South Marion Chamber of Commerce is hosting a farmers market. It is held weekly on Wednesdays from 9am-2pm. Located at City Hall Park on 441 (next to the Chamber building @ 5301 SE Abshier Blvd. Belleview, Fl.) Quality products that are fresh and affordable will be what’s on the menu at your local Belleview Farmers Market! This market provides a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, organic meats & vegetables, pirogues, local honey and jams, nuts, plants natural items including soap and some fun crafts to the citizens of Belleview and surrounding areas while helping to boost our local economy. Vendor applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce. For more vendor or consumer info please call Mariah Chaffin @ (352)245-2178 or email belleviewchamber@gmail.com
TUBE SOCKS FOR TROOPS!! PLEASE JOIN IN HELPING OUR TROOPS! BESIDES THEIR WEAPON, MARINES FEET ARE MOST IMPORTANT. THEY WILL NOT HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO BATHE FOR WEEKS AT A TIME AND CAN GO THROUGH AS MANY AS THREE PAIRS OF SOCKS A DAY. WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP WITH OUR DRIVE TO COLLECT KNEE HIGH TUBE SOCKS SIZE 10-13 FOR OUR MARINES SO THAT THEIR FEET MAY STAY PROTECTED. KMART AND KOHL’S CARRY HANES, FRUIT OF THE LOOM AND ATHLETECK TUBE SOCKS. COLLECTION SITES SO FAR ARE THE YMCA, TRUE VALUE HOME HARDWARE-40 EAST, THE NATIONAL JR. HONOR SOCIETY AT CORNERSTONE SCHOOL AND CHARLIE HORSE RESTAURANT. ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT BARB VURNAKES AT 352-208-5071 OR TUBESOCKS4TROOPS@AOL.COM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! SEMPER FI !!
Make a difference in a child’s life -----join the Guardian ad Litem program; become a child advocate and experience the rewards of helping children as well as the satisfaction of knowing you’ve made a contribution to a child’s future well-being. For further information contact: GuardianadLitem.org. or call (352) 754-4226.
Everyone needs a helping hand now and then, especially when recovering from an illness. Getting support can often allow seniors to recuperate at home and may prevent unnecessary relapses. There is assistance currently available for qualifying residents of Marion County over the age of 60 who need temporary services in their homes. If you or any one you know are in need of assistance, please contact the Elder Helpline, 1-800-963-5337. The Elder Helpline is toll free and available Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services may include personal care, medical equipment and supplies, home delivered meals, home making, transportation, and many other types of help. Call 1-800-963-5337 for more information.
Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. Now, with over one thousand World War II veterans dying each day, our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out. In Marion County we had approximately 2,500 World War II Veterans when we started the project three years ago. Now we have around 1,000 vets. Each flight costs $70,000. Veterans are not allowed to pay for themselves. Funds come from donations from community businesses and private citizens. Veterans can be sponsored by a group or business. Tax deductible donations can be done online at the www.ocalahonorflight.org site through Pay Pal. Forms for volunteers and others who want to take part in the flight are on the webpage. Checks can be written payable to VFW Florida Department. Please note in the memo line; Ocala Honor Flight. Send the checks to Florida Department of VFW, Attn: Ocala Honor Flight, PO Box1630, Ocala, FL 34478.
Do you like meeting new people while making an impact on your community? The members of the Lion’s Club use their time and talents to provide hands– on assistance to enhance their communities. Through these experiences, members cultivate lasting friendships, meet challenges head– on and learn about themselves in the process! Lion’s clubs were established in 1917 and through the decades have continued to serve their communities. The commitment to serve has never waivered just the ways in which service is provided to the community. Men and women work together with a common goal to meet the needs of the local community. The Lion’s Club provides a variety of support services such as free vision, hearing and diabetic screenings, funding for glasses and more. The Silver Springs Shores Club believes that service should begin at an early age and sponsors a service club in a high school school. Join the Silver Springs Shores Lion’s Club at one of their meetings to learn about the many ways that you can help your community and your neighbors. Meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month for a brief informative one hour meeting at 7 p.m. The meetings are held at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center. For more information please call 352-687-8608.
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. is a local, non-profit corporation providing a wide range of free, civil legal services to low-income, eligible clients in 17 counties throughout North Florida. A broad range of legal services is provided including:
Consumer Issues
Education
Elder Law
Employment Issues
Family Law
Housing
Public Benefits
And the Removal of Barriers to Employment
We also provide one-on-one legal assistance in our Small Claims and Low Income Taxpayer Clinics. Our Mission is to provide quality legal assistance to the poor, abused, disabled, and elderly of North Florida and to empower and educate them through preventive legal education.
• If you live in Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy, or Union counties, you may contact our Gainesville office at (352) 372-0519 or visit our website at www.trls.org
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HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season officially begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th. The proper time to prepare yourself and your family is now, prior to the announcement of a pending named storm. A little time spent on preparation can yield great results should there be a need to put an emergency plan into action. Please take a few minutes to review this information today.
When weather conditions warrant, local officials will provide information to the public through the media.
You should have a plan to shelter in place, as well as have an evacuation plan should it become necessary. Remember that power failures are common long before wind speeds approach hurricane strength. A battery operated radio is an excellent way to keep informed about current conditions. Any evacuations should be completed well in advance of severe weather. The local Emergency Management agency will advertise shelter locations when they are designated and opened, however these are to be used as a last resort. You may be more comfortable staying with friends or family in a safe area not in the storm’s path.
Prior to the storm:
Obtain non-perishable food items and bottled water. Have a battery operated radio and a flashlight. Keep a supply of extra batteries and a first aid kit. Trim trees and shrubs around your home. Identify a safe room in your home in case you are not asked to evacuate.
If a storm is pending:
Listen to media announcements. Have a pillow, bedding, personal hygiene items (toothbrush, soap, deodorant) ready to go in case of an evacuation order. Please remember to put garbage cans and outdoor furniture in a secure location. Fill your vehicle with gasoline, and keep a supply of cash on hand. Neither gas pumps nor automated teller machines will be functional during a power outage. Should there be a need, board up windows using plywood prior to arrival of the storm. Tape does not prevent glass from breaking. Do you have children? Remember that should you need to evacuate pack any special dietary needs or baby food, as well as a supply of diapers and toys. Is anyone in your family ill or disabled? If going to a shelter remember to bring all prescription and other medications; eyeglasses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices. Do you have pets? If you have to evacuate please arrange accommodations for your pet at a kennel. Animals will only be accepted at designated pet friendly shelters which may be a distance from your home. Bring a supply of pet food, along with proof of rabies vaccination and a labeled pet carrier. A favorite toy or blanket may help to alleviate stress on the animal.
Please be safe and prepared this hurricane season!
If you would like to add your event to our Community Calendar, email information to windfm@windfm.com or mail it to 3602 NE 20th Place, Ocala, FL 34470.Please send information at least two weeks prior to your event.
