Oct 17th 5 pm to 10 pm Special Abilities night. No strobing lights, slower pace.

Oct 19th a car show that is open to anyone.

Live entertainment sponsored by the Horde of Culture both Saturday nights, with a trash to fashion contest (garments made out of recycled items: tape, magazines, newspaper etc.)

For more information visit our website FKHK.org sponsored by GraphicTen.

For Specials look on the Deem It App for coupons

ONE DAY tattoo charity event!!! 10am-9pm!

 THATS RIGHT! We’re opening up the event TWO HOURS earlier than usual! This will give our early birds  some motivation & our afternoon owlsa better chance of lower wait times! 

 First come, first serve!

 Line starts early!  The sooner you get there, the better!

 100% of shops proceeds goes to helping animals in need at our local Marion County Humane Society!

 Looking to get tattooed?! WE GOT YOU! We have hundreds of pre-selected flash designs
STARTING at $50! Prices go up from there! We have something to fit everyone’s budget needs!

 Been to an event before?!

NO WORRIES! The artist add new flash designs each event! 

 NOT GETTING TATTOOED?!

There’s still ways to support! We will have various merch, donation options and IN PERSON ADOPTIONS! 

 ADOPTIONS 

You heard that right! We will have multiple dogs/puppies/cats/kittens available for adoption!

All adoptions are through the Marion County Humane Society and require the same adoption requirements as a typical day at the shelter!

T shirts, raffles, giveaways and MORE!

 All designs will be posted DAY OF in shop. Pricing and all!

 SNEAK PEEKs of designs will be leaked along the way!!!

Pleaseeeee do not ask us to send you pictures of the flash! WE GET IT, WE GET IT. Everyone wants to see the flash…But!
1. There is simply too many designs and
2. Element of surprise… DUH! 

Be sure to follow our Instagram @fistcitytattoos and Facebook event page, for updates along the way!

 We are truly thankful for all of your support in allowing us to continue to put on this event twice a year for our local Humane Society!

 Is it hectic?! YES! Is it worth it?! TOTALLY YES! But without our communities support it would be nothing! SO THANK YOU!!!

Please reach out for any questions your may have regarding the event!!!!

Children grades 1st-5th are invited to come read to a Humane Society of Marion County dog

Here’s how it works:
The child must register in advance.
https://thehsmc.networkforgood.com/…/68891-doggone-good…

We will email to confirm the week before your date.
Maximum of 12 children per session.

A parent/guardian must accompany the child and stay at the shelter (in a separate area) while the child reads. Children do better when reading to a non-judgmental dog without outside criticism

Cruise in for Kids (Florida Kids Helping Kids)

H.U.G.S. (Heartfelt Unconditional Giving) helps Marion County residents who are actively undergoing cancer treatment with rent, utilities & gas so the focus is on treatment and healing

PEDAL IT FORWARD FOR ANY TYPE OF CANCER – FOR EVERY MILE YOU PEDAL DURING CLASS, ELEMENT SPIN STUDIO WILL MAKE A DONATION TO H.U.G.S. ON BEHALF OF ONE OF OUR OWN, IAN SMITH, WHO RECENTLY LOST HIS BATTLE.

DOORS OPEN AT 4 PM WITH A SPIN CLASS AT 4:30 AND ONE AT 6:00. MAKE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR BIKE AT ELEMENTSPIN.COM TODAY

DONATIONS FOR H.U.G.S WILL BE ACCEPTED STARTING OCTOBER 1ST. SILENT AUCTION WILL OPEN FOR EVERYONE ON OCTOBER 14TH.

EVEN IF YOU AREN’T ABLE TO SPIN WITH US, STOP BY FOR SHOPPING, FOOD, MUSIC AND MORE.

A portion of all proceeds, from Element and all of our amazingly generous vendors, will go toward easing the struggle of bills for those suffering through cancer treatments. We hope you can join us

Marion County 4-H Foundation Presents ~
CASINO NIGHT
October 25, 2024
6:00-9:00 PM @ Southeastern Livestock Pavilion Extension Auditorium Ocala, FL 34470

$110 per person * $1000 for a table of 10
All proceeds benefit the Marion County 4-H Foundation and its mission to create supportive environments for youth to reach their fullest potential.

Black Jack
Roulette Wheel
Craps Table
Money Wheel
A Day at the Races

Dinner, Drinks & DJ
50/50, Silent Auction & Door Prizes

6:00-9:00 PM Casino Games, Silent Auction and DJ
7 PM Dinner Served
8:30 PM Silent Auction Tables Close
9:00 PM Casino Games Close, Silent Auction Check Out

For Information Kristie Varnadoe at the 4-H Office at 352-671-8400 or varnadok@ufl.edu.
Must be 18 or Older to Attend. Must be 21 or Older to Consume Alcohol.

The Marion County 4-H Foundation, an organization of local
citizens, supports the Marion County 4-H club program by raising funds to underwrite activities of local 4-H club members.

We are looking for sponsors, prize donations and silent auction items. The Marion County 4-H program involves over 914 members in 34 clubs and impacts over 4,000 youth annually through school enrichment programs, camping, club activities and other programs.

These youth benefit from the funds raised by the Marion County 4-H Foundation which are used to purchase project support materials, fund leadership training, summer camp programs, citizenship and leadership conferences, and assist in expenses associated with state and national competition.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Royal Flush Sponsorship — $2,000
– 10 Casino Night Tickets includes Admission & Dinner
– 1,500 Additional Casino Chips & 20 Drink Tickets Included
– Dinner Sponsor Recognition During Event & Social Media
– Company Name & Logo Displayed at Table

Jackpot Sponsorship — $1,500
– 10 Casino Night Tickets includes Admission & Dinner
– 1,200 Additional Casino Chips & 20 Drink Tickets Included
– Beverage Sponsor Recognition During Event & Social Media
– Company Name & Logo Displayed at Table

Lucky Streak Sponsorship — $1000
– 10 Casino Night Tickets includes Admission & Dinner
– 900 Additional Casino Chips & 20 Drink Tickets Included
– Company Name & Logo Displayed at Table

Pit Boss Sponsorship — $500
– Sponsor a Casino Table Only. Signage and branded swag at table.

The Marion County 4-H Foundation, Inc. is a tax exempt
non-profit organization. Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible.

Make checks payable to Marion County 4-H Foundation
Mail to: 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, FL 34470.
Thank you for your support!

The Ocala Arts Festival has been voted as one of the most loved events in our community. Artists are chosen by an independent panel of four judges. There will be a minimum of 160 artists from all over the United States bringing their beautiful pieces to downtown Ocala, Florida. The Art Festival is produced by an all-volunteer board and draws more than 25,000 visitors each year.

Artists compete for $22,000 worth of award money presented to the winners which are selected by two prestigious judges.

There will be:

• Live local entertainment on two different stages, at the Downtown Gazebo stage and Citizens Circle.

• Food Vendors are located throughout the downtown area. Food Trucks rally at Citizens Circle.

• A Student Art Tent showcases artwork from the local schools in Marion County.

• Children’s activities are presented by the Appleton Museum of Art.

• This is an event that the entire family will enjoy.

The 37^th Annual Mopars with Big Daddy will be held November 2^nd & 3^rd.  This year we will be raising money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Proceeds from the raffle and auction will go to helping children fighting cancer. St. Jude Children’s Hospital treats children with cancer and provides assistance to families to be with their child during treatment at NO CHARGE.  The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post will again in 2024 be parking spectators; part of the money from parking will be donated to the Explorer Post.  If you are a company or individual who would like to donate item/s for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser please contact the museum; information below.

The 2024 Mopars with Big Daddy will feature events with Don. Friday November 1^st Phillips Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Ocala presents the Friday Night Dinner and Q&A with Don. The dinner will begin at 7:00 PM at the pavilion located outside the Antique Building. The Q&A will be held at 8:00 PM inside the main museum building. Saturday November 2^nd at 5:30 PM Don will do a tour through the museum with approximately 25 people. Spots on both the events are limited so make sure you register.

Pricing for the Mopars with Big Daddy are as follows:

Car Show Registration: Pre-Registration $40.00, Day of Event $45.00
20’ X20’ Vendor Space: Pre-Registration $55.00, Day of Event $65.00
Car Coral Space: Pre-Registration $45.00, Day of Event $50.00
Dry Camp RV Spot: $25.00
Friday Night Dinner $45.00
Saturday Night Tour with Don $50.00
Spectator Parking $5.00
Spectator Show Entrance $0.00

** Last day to pre-register October 25, 2024**

You can register by mail by downloading the form from the link below.
Make checks payable to Don Garltis Museum of Drag Racing and mail to Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing 13700 SW 16^th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34473.

Here is the daily schedule for the 2024 Mopars with Big Daddy. These schedules are subject to change and to updates.

Friday November 1^st

8:00 AM Gates open to Vendors for Set Up
5:00-7:00 PM Museum open to individuals participating in the Dinner & Q&A
7:00 PM Dinner starts under the Pavilion
8:00 PM Q&A with Don begins in the Museum

Saturday November 2^nd

8:00 AM Gates Open
2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser
3:30 PM Participant Judging Trophies Awarded.
5:30 PM Museum Tour with Don

Sunday November 3^rd

8:00 AM Gates Open
2:30 PM Fundraiser Raffle/Auction for St. Jude Fundraiser
3:00 PM Judged Show Trophies Awarded.

During the show on Saturday & Sunday the museum grounds will be for Vendors, Car Show Participants, and Spectators walking around. All other traffic will enter from the Spectator Parking area located on the farm to the south of the museum at 14050 SW 16^th Avenue. Those needing Handicap Parking will be directed where to go to access Handicap Spaces on the museum grounds while spaces are available.

The Sleep Inn outside the gates of the museum have blocked rooms for the weekend. The cut off date to get a room at the show rate is October 11, 2024. If you call to make a reservations you must say ” Mopar with Big Daddy 2024″ to get the rate. You can also get your rooms at the show by clicking this link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/NC76V2

For more information please call:
Vendor Questions call Shari at 352-446-3562
Show Information call Jim at 813-493-2970

Businesses or individuals who would like to donate to the fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital please contact Chuck at 352-245-8661 or chuck@garlits.com.

If you wish to register by mail, please click and download the Registration Form.

Music for Mutts is the Humane Society’s first annual benefit concert. It will be held at Silver Springs State Park in the Paradise Ballroom, from 5-9pm on November 2, 2024. The concert features our friends and animal lovers, Chad Brock and Noah Hunton. All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit HSMC.

Guests of Music for Mutts will enjoy and pawsitivily fabulous evening of music, food, a cash bar, and have an oppawrtunity to bid on silent auction items. Plus, you’ll be helping to raise funds to rescue, care for, and adopt out homeless cats and dogs.

Here’s your chance to make a difference for animals in need. The concert is open to the public for ticket holders only. General admission tickets are $100 and V.I.P. experience tickets are $250 and include a glass bottom boat ride with special guests Chad Brock and Noah Hunton, access to a V.I.P. bar, and early admission to the silent auction items.

Questions? Please call (352)873-7387 ext 212

Marion County, October 14, 2024 – United Way of Marion County’s Women United invites the community to join them for a transformative event to raise awareness and funds to support victims of domestic violence in Marion County. The luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 7, will be held at the Klein Center- College of Central Florida, 3001 SW College Rd. Ocala.

“We are thrilled to welcome best-selling author and functional medicine expert Dani Williamson from Nashville, Tennessee. With her vibrant personality and powerful insights on better health, she will inspire us with the message at our luncheon as we work together to raise over $40K in support of CASA Marion, helping women and children affected by domestic violence,” said Laurie Ann Truluck Women United Chair.

Event Details:

– Doors Open: 10:30 AM

– Lunch and Speaker: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

– Klein Center College of Central Florida

– Catered By: The Fiery Chef

– General Admission: $100

– VIP Admission: $150

Attendees will enjoy various activities, including tables showcasing local businesses, a photo booth, live music, and exciting raffles.

Dani Williamson, a renowned family nurse practitioner and author of “Wild & Well: Dani’s Six Commonsense Steps to Radical Healing,” will be the guest keynote speaker. With a focus on gut health, autoimmune diseases, and the holistic connection between childhood trauma and long-term health. Her journey of overcoming chronic lifestyle diseases and Lupus through natural healing methods exemplifies her dedication to redefining health and wellness.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of our community as we come together to make a difference in the lives of those affected by domestic violence,” said Robert Haight, United Way CEO and President. “We are grateful to United Way of Marion County’s Women United, which is part of a national network that focuses on education, financial stability, and health in communities across our nation. Together, we have a local impact throughout the country.”

Join us for this impactful event where your participation can create a lasting change in the lives of victims of domestic violence. We can empower survivors and help foster a safer, healthier community.

For tickets and more information, please visit the Women United Annual Luncheon | United Way of Marion County (uwmc.org).

You are invited to the 77^th Annual Holiday Bazaar at Grace Episcopal Church

Downtown Ocala | 505 SE Broadway Street | November 8-9, 2024

Friday, November 8 | Special Bazaar Preview Party 5-7pm

Enjoy wine and cheese while you shop | $5.00 donation

Saturday, November 9 | Holiday Bazaar 9am-2pm

Featuring:

Fall and Christmas decorations & handmade crafts

Antique, vintage & new jewelry

Unique gift creations & artwork

Fine quality new and pre-loved Christmas treasures

Home baked goods & frozen casseroles ‘to go’

Including Chance Drawings for the

2024 Bazaar quilt, themed baskets & more

Proceeds benefit local women and children in need

For more information call Carolyn 352-286-8536

Mark your calendars! Join us for the 6th annual Cops & Cars car and truck show, benefitting the CASA Marion.

Date: Saturday, November 9
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Ocala Police Department Headquarters

This family-friendly event will be a fun-filled day for everyone! Bring your loved ones and enjoy an impressive display of classic and modern cars, delicious food trucks, vendors, music, and more.

More details to come!

We are gearing up for our Wrap for Wags fundraiser, and we need your help to make it a success! As part of this fundraising event, we’ll be wrapping gifts at the Ocala Holiday Craft Show, with all donations going directly to support the animals at the Humane Society of Marion County.
Do you have any leftover wrapping supplies from last year? If so, we’d love it if you could donate the following items to help us out:
Wrapping paper
Gift boxes
Tape
Ribbons/Bows
Every little bit helps, and your contributions will make a difference for the shelter animals! Thank you for your continued support, and for helping us wrap up another successful year of saving lives

You are invited to the 77^th Annual Holiday Bazaar at Grace Episcopal Church

Downtown Ocala | 505 SE Broadway Street | November 8-9, 2024

Friday, November 8 | Special Bazaar Preview Party 5-7pm

Enjoy wine and cheese while you shop | $5.00 donation

Saturday, November 9 | Holiday Bazaar 9am-2pm

Featuring:

Fall and Christmas decorations & handmade crafts

Antique, vintage & new jewelry

Unique gift creations & artwork

Fine quality new and pre-loved Christmas treasures

Home baked goods & frozen casseroles ‘to go’

Including Chance Drawings for the

2024 Bazaar quilt, themed baskets & more

Proceeds benefit local women and children in need

For more information call Carolyn 352-286-8536

Charity Car Show supporting EARS! Hundreds of cool cars, great food,, vendors, raffles, 50/50 and More Splendid Things!! Enter your car, motorcycle, rat rod or truck for only $20 donation at the gate. Stay tuned!!

The Imprint Duo invites you to our
“Holly-Day Out” event, at Brown & Brown Farms!

This family friendly event will kick off the holiday season and will feature shopping from over 200+ vendors, 25+ farm activities & attractions, a plethora of photo opportunities, visits with Santa, “Polar Express” train rides, food & drinks, music, giveaways, and so much more!

FREE Parking
$2 Admission
We are thrilled to be partnering with The Rock Program, so that partial proceeds from this event will go directly to their organization

This event is rain or shine

: Sun. Dec. 1st, 2024
: 9A-4P
: Brown & Brown Farms
(13940 US-301, Oxford, FL. 34484)

Hosted By: The Imprint Duo
Platinum Sponsors: Hot Mess Mom
Gold Sponsors: TBA
Bronze Sponsors: TBA
Music By: DJ Rae Bae
360 Photo Booth: Legacy Rhythm Entertainment

Vendor Application: https://forms.gle/ED8YFDmiDr89zu3A7
VENDORS BEWARE OF SCAMMERS
READ APPLICATION ENTIRELY BEFORE SUBMITTING

Want additional information, or interested in becoming a vendor/sponsor?
Please email us directly at: theimprintduo@gmail.com

Get Your Tickets now!: https://pepinegives.com/…/2024…/2024-golf-registration/

Please join us on Monday, December 9th at the Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club for a charity golf tournament benefiting Pepine Gives!

ALL proceeds from the 2024 tournament will support Pepine Gives, the philanthropic arm of Pepine Realty—a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting equitable housing in Alachua County.

Through events like this golf tournament, we aim to break ground on a new home for a deserving family each year in partnership with Alachua Habitat for Humanity. Your participation will help us achieve this goal and positively impact our community in meaningful ways!

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Format: Best Ball Scramble
Contests: Hole-in-One, Longest drive, Closest to the pin

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Schedule:
7:30am: Registration opens
Raffle tickets and mulligans may be purchased
8:50am: Welcome and announcements
9:00am: Shotgun start
1:00pm: Lunch, Scoring/Awards, Contest Winners Announced, Raffle Winners Announced

*Golf, cart, range balls, lunch, two drink tickets, and swag bag included. Cash bar available.

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We invite you to become a sponsor and join us in making a difference in our community

View our 2024 Sponsorship information: https://pepinegives.com/…/2024…/2024-golf-sponsorships/

We’re looking for raffle items and donations to make our event a success! If you have any items or services to contribute or would like to lend a hand, we’d love to hear from you. Thank you for your support!

Raffle Donation Agreement: https://pepinegives.com/…/Raffle-Donation-Agreement…

Donate to Pepine Gives: https://donate.stripe.com/bIYaFm9bY2sQ1J64gp