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

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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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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.

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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!

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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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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.

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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.

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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
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Marion County Progressive Caucus Meeting! · Mobilize
Join the Marion County Progressive Caucus for their Monthly Meeting! We're going hybrid! Register to receive our Zoom link! Join the caucus for the many, not the money!
www.mobilize.us
December 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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#JazzBluesFlorida The Kelly/Scott Jazztet’s Artfully Christmas arrives Dec 7 in Jacksonville and Dec 20 in Ocala. Details, maps, and CD info are in the Jazz & Blues Florida News Blog: jazz-bluesflorida.blogspot.com/2025/12/kell...
Kelly/Scott Jazztet Releases ARTFULLY CHRISTMAS with Two Concert Events and Online
Florida's jazz & blues scene: clubs, concerts, festivals, and event previews. Part of the www.JazzBluesFlorida.com promo service platform.
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December 6, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, Florida is having a Holiday Community Day for its Free First Saturday December 6th from 10am-5pm.
2025 Holiday Community Day | Appleton Museum of Art / College of Central Florida
Join us for the annual Holiday Community Day, held on Free First Saturday and generously sponsored by Dr. Paul and Joyce Urban.
www.appletonmuseum.org
December 6, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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Navidad Latin Fest is on December 6th from 11am-6pm at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Florida. (2232 Northeast Jacksonville Road) Free event. Music, vendors, food, prizes, and more.
Navidad Latin Fest
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Thank you to all that participated in the Bring the Harvest Home Food Drive, the Marion County Library locations are reporting a huge haul! If you still have donations to give, head to Downtown Ocala Square before 1pm today to drop it off!

#Florida #fooddrive
Marion County Public Library staff and patrons have collected 814 pounds of donations. 991 items! Three images of library staff stuffing bags and boxes of non perishable food items into the back of van
December 5, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Did you know there's a live video feed of the Ocala Downtown Square? If you're ever down there be sure to wave~

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Live Towercam: Ocala
Live Towercam: Ocala
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December 5, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Florida Congressman Randy Fine is having a telephone town hall December 10th at 5:30pm. Watch via: fine.house.gov

Call in to ask questions or give a comment (during the town hall): 855-614-0157
CONGRESSMAN RANDY FINE 6TH DISTRICT OF FLORIDA X @RepFine RepFine Fine.House.Gov (202) 225-2706 244 Cannon HOB Congressman Fine to Host Telephone Town Hall on December 10th to Discuss House Republicans' Work to Cut Costs for Americans and Eliminate Illegal Immigration WHAT: Congressman Randy Fine will host a live telephone town hall to discuss how House Republicans and President Trump are lowering the cost of living for hardworking Floridians and the measures taken to stop illegal immigration to make our communities safer. Congressman Fine will also be taking questions live from constituents during this event. We hope you join the call on Wednesday! WHEN: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM WHERE: You can watch the telephone town hall on Congressman Randy Fine's Facebook and at Fine. House.Gov. To call in or ask a question during the event, please dial 855-614-0157.
December 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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First Friday Artwalk is tonight, December 5th, from 6-9pm at Downtown Ocala, Florida.

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First Friday Art Walk Downtown Ocala, Florida December 5th 6-9pm Seratones hit the stage at 7:30pm at Citizen's Circle Local artists, live music, free art activities www.ocalafl.gov/artwalk 352-629-8447
December 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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I really can't emphasize enough that if you care about local politics, all you gotta do is show up. Just a regular schmegular person showing up. Literally just show up consistently in person and within a remarkably short amount of time, you will have a shocking amount of influence.
December 5, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Marion County has a job opening for a Library Community Liaison to lead the community relations, volunteer, and outreach programs of the library system. Apply now: www.marionfl.org/careers

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Marion County Florida JOIN OUR TEAM! Library Community Liaison $53,206.40 - $67,839.20 APPLY NOW Marion County offers medical, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid sick leave, an on-site wellness center, room for growth, a great work culture and much more! EMPLOYEE CLINIC NOW OPEN www.MarionFl.org/Careers Questions? 352-438-2345 * Human Resources@marionfl.org
December 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM