This week’s showtimes!  

After numerous requests, we’re excited to announce that we will be hosting our exclusive 5-Day Decoy Certification School with our very own Carlos Ramirez, indoors in a comfortable air-conditioned space at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, FL, from July 22-26, 2024.

This highly anticipated event is specially crafted for LEO/MIL members who are serious about elevating their K9 handling skills. We’re offering limited spots to maintain an intensive learning environment. The cost is $1,000 per person.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to train with the best k9 teams, in the best conditions. Register today at admin@carlosramirezk9.com.

Remember, spots are limited and this event is closed to the public – it’s your chance to step up your game in an optimal learning environment.

Come Out & Play THIS WEEK!

Exciting programs and events await you!

Join us for an amazing lineup of activities.

Check out the Ocala Recreation & Parks Facebook Page Here

Monthly Car Cruise-in

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for an upcoming movie night event!

Join us for the next After Dark in the Park movie at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place on Friday, July 26th at 7 PM,
featuring the family-friendly movie, “Space Jam: A New Legacy.”

In this entertaining film, a rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of basketball superstar LeBron James. Together with Bugs Bunny, they compete in a basketball game to save LeBron’s son and the digital world.

Movie is free to attend. No registration required.

Light refreshments will be available.

We will start with Velocity (speed swimming) on at 9am on Saturday and Eclipse (Air Grab) at 9am on Sunday. Regular Horizon (distance) rounds will start once the specialty rounds …

Over 90 vendors weekly, starting on SE 3rd St and going down the sidewalk towards Citizens’ Circle as well under the Ocala Downtown Market Pavilion…
Produce, beef, pork, chicken, goat milk products, eggs, microgreens, hydroponic produce, cheesecakes, fresh baked breads, pies, cupcakes, cookies, 18+olive oils & 30+basalmic vinegar’s, pickles, seasonings, honey, art, leather, jewelry, face & body lotions & scrubs, bath salts, toners and creams, candles, so many home made items and healthy life items. Too many to mention

The Junior League of Ocala Diaper Bank will be at the Community Foundation Ocala Marion County Back-to-School Community Giveback Event providing diapers to Marion County families on July 27th!

 Date: Saturday, July 27th
 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM
 Location: AdventHealth 1500 SW 1st Ave. Ocala, FL 34471

Registration is required, register here by 7/22! – bit.ly/24givebackevent

Barnes & Noble Ocala is excited to announce the upcoming “Discover a New Author” event, set to take place on Saturday, July 27th from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This unique gathering will feature a diverse group of local authors spanning multiple genres, providing an exceptional opportunity for readers to meet and engage with talented writers from the community.

Book lovers of all ages are invited to join us for an afternoon of literary exploration. Attendees will have the chance to meet the authors, get their books signed, and participate in intimate conversations about their writing processes, inspirations, and latest works. This event is perfect for anyone looking to discover new and exciting voices in literature.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Barnes & Noble Ocala, 4414 SW College Rd. Suite 500 Ocala, FL 34474

Featured Genres:

• Fiction
• Non-fiction
• Mystery
• Romance
• Fantasy
• Young Adult
• Children’s Books

This event is free and open to the public. Books by the featured authors will be available for purchase at Barnes & Noble Ocala, allowing attendees to support local writers and take home personalized copies of their new favorite reads.

For more information, please contact Barnes & Noble Ocala at (352) 237-1581

Want a 4-legged friend by your side? Come join us at our New Cat Event for Children ages 10-15! Ages 10, 11, and 12 will be from 2:30-3:00. Ages 13, 14, and 15 will be from 3:00-3:30. Your children will be in a quiet, private room with a Feline Friend for 30 minutes of social interaction! We have treats, toys, cat-nip, and more for your friend; drinks and comfy blankets will be provided for the kids. Relax , play, and frolic with your new Furr-end!

Starting July 28, an enchanting teatime awaits in the Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel on the last Sunday of every month from 12pm to 2pm July-December.

Indulge in the English tradition of afternoon tea with an array of teas and gourmet creations, including savory finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and sweet treats.

Full tea service is complemented by a glass of brut sparkling wine and sparkling lemonade for our younger guests.

Requested Attire:
Elegant afternoon attire encouraged.

We kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing shorts or baseball caps

Cheer on the swimming greats with us as “France Comes to FAST!” Join us on Sunday, July 28, from 1:30-5 PM and Sunday, August 4, from 11:30 AM-3 PM as we cheer on the swimming champions. These events are open to the public and free for FAST members. For more information, please visit https://floridafast.com/events/france-comes-to-fast/

More reason to relax and unwind!
A licensed, veteran massage therapist will be available for Chair Massage
$1.00 per minute Donation
Raoul Mojica LMT

Build your bones is a 7-week series that covers:
Basics of Osteoporosis
tests to diagnose Osteoporosis
Medications
Healthy Eating tips
Nutrients imp[ortant for bone health
Moving Safely with Osteoporosis

We invite you to take steps towards improving or maintaining your bone health.

Join us for an exciting series on Building your Bone Health

Class is FREE. See flyer for registration details or click link below

https://bit.ly/BuildYourBones2024

Come hang out and play some games!

Come out to The Black Sheep for Open Mic Night!

Go Figure: A Nude Figurative Artistry Series” at Magnolia Art Xchange! Embark on a six-week journey into the captivating world of figurative art every Wednesday at 6 pm.

Immerse yourself in the timeless practice of capturing the human form through sketching or painting from live nude models. Each session in Salon C provides a nurturing environment for artists to refine their techniques and unleash their creative potential.

Registration for the entire series is $75, offering a comprehensive and affordable opportunity to elevate your artistic abilities. Please note that participants must be over 18 years old to attend, ensuring a mature and respectful atmosphere conducive to artistic exploration.

Join us at Magnolia Art Xchange for “Go Figure,” where every stroke tells a story, and every line celebrates the beauty of the human body in its purest form

Join in the fun to learn a new dance! West Coast Swing is a partner dance that can be done to almost any genre of music that you can dance almost anywhere! Wednesday is a great Wednesday to learn to dance!
Learn lots of dance concepts in our beginner class that can serve you in any kind of dancing you engage in! Drill down on your basics! Time to get ready to dance to the music instead of just doing patterns!
See you on the dance floor to learn and practice some cool moves to wow your partner!
See you every Wednesday at:
PM Respiratory
3306 SW 26th Ave
Ocala
Suite 402
Cost of class only $10
Ladies, low heels or flats are best for this dance!
See you then!

KARAOKE Hosted by Dj Shawn Hannigan
FLOW ARTS- Ocala Flow Community & Friends

Hey friends (and howdy strangers)! It’s time to get together and play with some props! This is Ocala’s local led and fire spin/flow jam, hosted at the Muddy Lotus Tea Kava Bar, close to Tuscawilla Park.

Come out and spin, skill share, jam or share your music, burn, or just hang out with new and old friends 

We’ve got poi spinners, hoopers, jugglers, dragon staffers, contact staffers, double staffers, swordsmen, palm torch mages, musicians, and various other flow wizards in regular attendance.

If you have any questions about the jam or flow arts in general please reach out to me, the other co-hosts, or the Ocala Flow Arts page admins and we’ll get back to you!

*No Experience Necessary to participate* Please fill out a waiver inside if this is your first time attending!

**Please wear fire safe clothing if you plan on spinning fire.

***There is a one drink minimum at the Kava and Kratom bar. There are plenty of coffee, herbal tea, and other drink options to choose from.

Visit the Appleton on June 1 for Free First Saturday! Enjoy free admission all day to see our permanent collection, special exhibitions, or to make art in the Artspace.

At 11 a.m., artist Margaret Ross Tolbert will give a free talk in the auditorium, “Canvassing Florida Springs.”

At 2 p.m., see a free screening of the documentary, “Lost Springs” with a brief intro by filmmaker Matt Keene.

The Donut Express and Brick & Ember food trucks will be onsite from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free First Saturdays are sponsored in part by Marion Cultural Alliance, National Endowment for the Arts and CAMPUS USA Credit Union.

Join us for the opening reception of our annual Art of Aging exhibit, in partnership with Marion Senior Services. Complimentary light refreshments will be served for registered guests, and attendees will have the chance to meet & mingle with the participating artists.

This annual exhibit features art in various mediums created by MCA Artist members ages 55+. Now in our 9th year, our 2024 theme/prompt is “A Moment in Time”. MCA artists ages 55 and over can submit art for this exhibit at https://artofaging24.artcall.org. Deadline to enter and participate is July 21 at midnight.

Complimentary Lunch & Learn workshops and other events on topics of interest to Senior health and their caregivers, will be held during the month of August (stay tuned for a list of dates).

Art of Aging is an annual collaborative partnership of Marion Senior Services and MCA that celebrates aging through art, stories, and education. Thank you to our presenting sponsors; the Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute & Urology Institute of Central Florida.

The Art of Aging exhibit will be on view #atTheBrick from August 2 – 31, 2024. Admission is free to the event, RSVP is required at the door. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Friday, 10am to 5pm and Saturday 11am to 4pm. Questions? Please visit mcaocala.org or contact us at 352-369-1500.

Couch Sessions Ocala 2024 Show #3:

August 2, 2024 (7-9pm)

at The Running Elements

29 NE 1st Ave., Unit E, Ocala FL 34470

The Tipsy Sparrows & Gabi Zuniga

www.couchsessionsocala.com

Over 90 vendors weekly, starting on SE 3rd St and going down the sidewalk towards Citizens’ Circle as well under the Ocala Downtown Market Pavilion…
Produce, beef, pork, chicken, goat milk products, eggs, microgreens, hydroponic produce, cheesecakes, fresh baked breads, pies, cupcakes, cookies, 18+olive oils & 30+basalmic vinegar’s, pickles, seasonings, honey, art, leather, jewelry, face & body lotions & scrubs, bath salts, toners and creams, candles, so many home made items and healthy life items. Too many to mention