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Neighbors helping neighbors! Promoting information about local community events, mutual aid, clubs, local biz, and news in Marion County FL.

This account is not sponsored by anyone, just run by one person trying to make the world a better place.
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Marion County FL United @mcflunited.bsky.social · Aug 25
Marion County Public Library has partnered with The The Right Service at the Right Time bringing you an easy-to-use, statewide online tool that connects individuals and families to vital local services, right when you need them!

www.rightservicefl.org

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The Right Service at the Right Time www.rightservicefl.org
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After Dark in the Park will be showing the movie Elf December 12th at 7pm at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala, Florida. Free event, bring blanket and chairs. Concessions will be available for purchase.
After Dark in the Park Movie Series
December 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Ocala Christmas Parade is December 13th starting at 5:30pm. The website shows the planned route and road closures.

#Florida
Ocala Christmas Parade
OCALA Parade: Saturday, December 13th @ 5:30 PM Theme: Christmas Through the Decades Grand Marshal: TBD
ocalachristmasparade.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Brick City Anime Festival is ONE MONTH away! Join us on January 10-11, 2026 in Ocala, FL.

Shop from over 200 amazing vendors, test your skills in our large video game area, strike a pose in our cosplay contest, meet your favorite voice actors, and so much more!
December 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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In Spring 2026 the City of Ocala, Florida will offer free swim lessons to children in the community. For more information on water safety tips or to fill out the pre-season swim lesson survey, please visit www.ocalafl.gov/aquatics.
December 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Marion County School District outlines north-end redistricting options. Elementary schools under review: Anthony, Fessenden, Oakcrest, Ocala Springs, Reddick-Collier and Sparr.

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School district outlines north-end redistricting options; County Commission declines to participate
Marion County Public Schools is moving toward a wide reconfiguration of attendance boundaries with its first focus on the north end of the county—changes
www.ocalagazette.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Jingle & Mingle speed dating event December 16th at 7pm at Bank Street Patio Bar in Ocala, Florida. RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/84283...
Join us for a speed dating event - Jingle and Mingle Tuesday December 16th at 7pm Bank Street Patio Bar in Ocala, Florida Please RSVP via Facebook Events
December 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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2 Ocala Businesses receive anonymous donation
2 Ocala Businesses receive anonymous donation
Serendipity Boutique and the Gathering Cafe are neighboring small businesses, but they’re also both the recipients of an anonymous donation
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December 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Even Florida experiences freezing temperatures (well, parts of it). There are many things you can do -- and avoid -- to make sure your plants last through the winter. More tips on preparing the landscape for cold weather at UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: buff.ly/1qFe104
Cover plant beds with cloth all the way down the soil - the heat protection comes from trapping heat from the ground, not wrapping the plant. Don't fertilize cold-sensitive plants in late fall or winter. Move tender potted plants to warm, sheltered areas. Postpone pruning until spring, even if branches look dead.
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Weaving Workshop December 13th 10-11:30am at Tuscawilla Park in Ocala, Florida. Free with RSVP. All supplies included.

RSVP: www.heartoftheparkocala.com
ARTS IN HEALTH OCALA METRO HEART OF THE PARK Marion Cultural Alliance FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Super Grateful Weaving Workshop With AIHOM Visual Arts Practitioners! Powered by the MCA Cultural Grant Celebrate gratitude in a creative, hands-on way during this cardboard loom weaving workshop. Participants are invited to take time to reflect on what you are thankful for and experience how small moments of gratitude can make a SUPER difference in everyday life. When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 10:00 11:30 AM Where: Heart of the Park at Tuscawilla 516 NE Sanchez Ave. Ocala, Florida RSVP at: Heartoftheparkocala.com FREE WITH RSVP! Ages 7+ Welcome with Adult Saturday - December 13 - 10:00 - 11:30 AM All supplies included.
December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Ocala Police Department helps make Christmas happen for 22 Ocala Kids
Ocala Police Department helps make Christmas happen for 22 Ocala Kids
Christmas is just over two weeks away, and nonprofits across North Central Florida are working to collect as many donations as possible to help families provide gifts for their loved ones.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Marion County Maker Collective events for the month of January 2026. All events will be at the Makerspace at 3650 NE 25th St (1A). Ocala, Florida.

www.artifyocala.org/maker-collec...
Marion County Maker Collective January Events 2026 January 3 11am-3pm: Thalindor Armor Party. Open make day with our local LARP group. January 5 5-7pm: Manual Monday w/ Tommy Cuevas. All levels - manual photography discussion. January 6th 6-8pm: Tales & Tinkering. Listen to audio tales and enjoy tinkering in this open make night. January 7 6-8pm: Artist Trading Cards Workshop. Lead by Deborah Horvath. All materials provided. January 13 6-7pm: Meet the makers Combat Robots. Meet battle bot makers and fighters Robert and Helen. January 14 7-9pm: Maker Meetup. Open make night all ages. January 20 6-8pm: Tales and Tinkering January 28 7-8pm: Maker Meetup www.artifyocala.org
December 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Bring the Harvest Home provides tens of thousands of pounds of food to those in need
Bring the Harvest Home provides tens of thousands of pounds of food to those in need
Tens of thousands of pounds of food are being distributed to food banks following the “Bring the Harvest Home” food drive in Marion County.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Ocala National Airport master plan meeting to take place
Ocala National Airport master plan meeting to take place
Leaders also say they’re eager to receive public comment regarding the preferred development alternative for the airport master plan.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Holiday Gift Wrapping Party and Food Drive at Belleview Community Center December 9th from 5-9pm. Bring one non-perishable food for each present you wish to wrap. Proceeds to benefit Everyday Church food pantry. There will be light refreshments.

www.belleviewfl.org/CivicAlerts....

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It's a wrap! -holiday gift wrapping party and food drive December 9th, 2025 5-9pm at Belleview Community Center in Florida Enjoy a selection of free wrapping paper, ribbons, supplies and holiday treats while supplies last. Bring one non perishable food item for each present you wish to wrap - that's it! Sheltering Hands, City of Belleview
December 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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As of December 8th, Marion County Animal Services currently has 314 shelter animals available for adoption. 210 dogs, 104 cats. December is "name your price" month adoption special. Fosters and volunteers needed!

marionfl.org/Animal

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Marion County Florida Animal Services Weekly Stats December 2-8 Available for adoption: 314 Number of intakes: 193 Adopted: 103 Fostered: 59 Transferred to rescues: 13
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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This week! Ocala Dressage Competition - The 2025 dressage competition calendar, sponsored by Hampton Green Farm, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) 10 shows including seven Fédération Equestre International (FEI)-rated events.
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#horses #dressage
December 8, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Marion County Public Library event highlights for the week of December 8-13.

Reminder that Freedom Public Library is closed until December 15.

Event calendar: library.marionfl.org/programs-eve...

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Marion County Public Library System, Florida - library.marionfl.org December 8-13, 2025 Freedom Public Library remains closed till December 15. Monday 10am Forest: Master Gardener Plant Clinic 10:30am Reddick: Let's Talk Books Book Club Tuesday 4pm Marion Oaks: Yalla Teen Club Confab 4pm Marion Oaks: Flextangle Make your own fidget toy 5pm Ocala: Novels at Night Book Club Wednesday 10:30am Reddick: Caregiver Resource Connection 10:30am Forest: Forest Readers Book Club 5:30pm Ocala: Polar Express - Don your PJ's and hop aboard Thursday 2pm Forest: Tech Help 4:30pm Ocala: Yalla Teen Club Confab Saturday 10:30am Belleview: Polar Paradise - fairy tales and fables 2pm Sankofa: A reason to Share - show by Community Stages
December 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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City of Ocala holds Fort King festival
City of Ocala holds Fort King festival
Ocala residents were taken “back in time” this weekend to remember the Second Seminole War.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Scam alert! A local non profit (Vocal for Pets) has recently shared that they discovered an event run by "Festivals4U" is a scam! Spread the word and always do research on the organizer to make sure its valid before sending money and info.

#Florida #MarionCounty #Ocala #Belleview
Screenshot of an email scam run by Festivals4U, showing very convincing information to make it look legitimate. Ocala Holiday Market and Food Festival Scam
December 7, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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WUFT's spotlight on Marion County non-profit Wear Gloves. They help vulnerable people get back on their feet with employment, workforce development, job certifications, supportive housing, and life skills training.

weargloves.org

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From recovery to workforce: How one nonprofit hires from within
Marion County tackles high rates of opioid-involved overdoses every year. But this year, one non-profit organization received funding to fight the crisis. The organization Wear Gloves is run primarily...
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December 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Belleview residents light up Lake Lillian to celebrate the holiday season
Belleview residents light up Lake Lillian to celebrate the holiday season
Belleview residents kicked off the holiday season by lighting up Lake Lillian.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Ocala’s Latin Community rolls out first ever ‘Navidad Latin Fest’
Ocala’s Latin Community rolls out first ever ‘Navidad Latin Fest’
The Southeastern Livestock Pavilion has come alive with the sounds, flavors, and colors of Latin America — all wrapped in holiday cheer.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Light up Lake Lillian is today, December 6th from 2-7pm at Lake Lillian in Belleview, Florida.

www.belleviewfl.org/172/Local-Ev...
Light up Lake Lillian Saturday December 6th from 2-7pm City of Belleview, powered by Gary Yeomans Ford (Villages) Free family friendly activities including: Face painting, inflatables, dj and live musical performances, cookie decorating, ornament making, tree lighting. Vendor marketplace and food trucks
December 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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A TUNA CHRISTMAS is live on stage December 3-14 at Ocala Civic Theatre in Ocala, Florida.

More info and tickets: ocalacivictheatre.com/event/live-o...

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Two actors perform on stage at the Ocala Civic Theatre in Ocala, Florida
December 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Marion County health officials issue rabies alert after infected coyote captured
Marion County health officials issue rabies alert after infected coyote captured
Florida Department of Health officials have issued a rabies alert after an infected coyote was captured in Southwest Marion County this week
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December 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM