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Marion County FL United
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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 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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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

#Florida #adoptdontshop
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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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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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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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...

#livetheatre
Two actors perform on stage at the Ocala Civic Theatre in Ocala, Florida
December 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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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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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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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
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Marion County Maker Collective will be having a Block Carving and Printing workshop December 13th 2-5pm at 3650 NE 25th St. 1A Ocala, Florida. Every student will get a knife carving set to take home. Get your tickets now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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Block Carving and Printing Hosted by Naomi Minner $20 per person, all materials provided Saturday, December 13th
December 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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There are still at least 3 tags left on the giving tree in the Ocala Public Library as of yesterday (and there may be more in the other library branches in Marion County). If you are able to do so, please take a look and give some kids a Christmas to remember.

#givingtree #Florida
Children's Giving Tree November 10th-December 9th. Bring joy to a child in need this holiday season. Take one of the ornaments on the tree, purchase gift(s) written on the ornament, affix the original ornament to the new gift and return by Dec. 9. Gifts may be wrapped or in gift bags. ECS4Kids, Marion County Florida Public Library System
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Impeach Now! Protest on December 27th from 10am-12pm at the Ocala Downtown Square. It was previously set for the 13th but had to be moved due to a scheduling conflict. Please let everyone know.

More info: www.reddit.com/r/OcalaBlueD...

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Impeach Now! Protest Presidents have been impeached for less Ocala Blue Dots, Marion County Democrats, Ocala for Democracy, Central Florida Peace and Justice December 27th from 10am-12pm Ocala Historic Downtown Square 1 SE Broadway St. Ocala, Florida
December 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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The December 2025 issue of The Marion Mosaic has been released, read it here: marionmosaic.com/issue/dec-20...

#MarionCounty #Florida #magazine
The Marion Mosiac magazine cover for December 2025. 10 local gifts, Mosiac Set: Ecliff Farrar, Applaud the Arts Olympus Oddesey Wear Being Santa (picture of Santa Claus eating cookies) A rare look at the brotherhood who answer the call to wear the red suit.
December 3, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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Marion County Animal Services December Adoption Special - Name your Price. Stop by Tuesday–Saturday, 10am-5pm, no appointment needed.

animalservices.marionfl.org/home-animals...

#adoptdontshop #Ocala #Florida
Marion County Florida Animal Services December Adoption Special - Name your Price Our shelter pets are sterilized, vaccinated, licensed, and microchipped - no matter what you pay. 5701 SE 66th St. Ocala, Florida marionfl.org/animal dogs, cats, and other animals
December 2, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Throughout December, SunTran in Ocala, Florida is offering bus rides for just 25 cents every Saturday.

More info: www.ocalafl.gov/government/c...

#PublicTransit #Bus
SunTran Saturdays - every Saturday in December $.25
December 2, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Keep track of all the upcoming meetings & Workshops in Marion County, Florida on their agenda calendar:

marionfl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
Marion County Meetings, Minutes, Videos
December 1, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Marion County Maker Collective membership applications open for January 2026.

www.artifyocala.org

#Florida
Membership applications now open - join the maker movement Membership includes: 24/7 access to the space Discounted pricing for workshops and classes Maker spotlight opportunities on our website and socials First dibs on being part of epic team builds Scan QR code for details and application Apply now for January 2026
December 1, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Impeach Now! Protest on December 13th from 10am-12pm at the Ocala Downtown Square.

For more info: www.reddit.com/r/OcalaBlueD...

#Florida
Impeach Now! Protest Presidents have been impeached for less Ocala Blue Dots, Marion County Democrats, Ocala for Democracy, Central Florida Peace and Justice December 13th from 10am-12pm Ocala Historic Downtown Square 1 SE Broadway St. Ocala, Florida
November 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Marion County Public Library event highlights for the week of December 1-6.

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 1-6, 2025 Monday 10:30am Fort McCoy: Books and Coffee Book Club Tuesday 2pm Reddick: Tech Help 4:30pm Dunnellon: Yalla teen Club Confab 4:30pm Sankofa: Yalla Teen Club Mangalicious Wednesday 10am Ocala: SHINE Free Medicare Counseling 2pm Ocala: Tech Help Thursday 4:30pm Ocala: Yalla Teen Club Mangalicious 5pm Belleview: Yalla Teen Club Confab Friday 5pm Belleview: Frights and Bites for teens and adults Saturday 1pm Reddick: Yalla Teen Club mug masterpieces 2pm Forest: Artic Blast - Stories, games, and treats for all ages
November 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Manual Monday Photography Meetup at the Marion County Maker Collective December 1st from 5-7pm.

www.artifyocala.org/maker-collec...

#Florida #Ocala
Manual Monday December 1st 2025 from 5pm-7pm 3650 NE 25th St, 1A. Ocala, Florida Bring your camera and join in the discussion about manual photography. Learn basic skills to overcome the fear of not shooting in auto. Lead by studio owner and photographer Keri Duesing-Fowler
November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Grease Collection Day November 29th 9am-1pm at the following locations:

Ocala Wetland Recharge Park
2105 NW 21st St Ocala, Florida

Water Reclamation Facility #2
4200 SE 24th St Ocala, Florida

Containers are limited to 5 gallons per City of Ocala customer.
Grease Collection Day November 29th 9am-1pm Ocala Wetland Recharge Park 2105 NW 21st St Ocala, Florida Water Reclamation Facility #2 4200 SE 24th St Ocala, Florida Dispose of your used cooking oil responsibly. Join us to help protect your pipes and our community by keeping grease out of the drain. Please bring a sealed container with your fats, oils, and grease (FOG).
November 29, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Laly Acres is hosting a Small Business Saturday vendor market and plant sale November 29th from 9am-2pm. Ocala Clothing Swap will also be there with FREE clothes.

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Laly Acres Nursery Small Business Saturday Vendor Market and Plant Sale November 29, 2025 from 9am-2pm 30% off everything in stock Support local business LalyAcresEvents@gmail.com 8384 SW 36th Ave Ocala Florida
November 27, 2025 at 3:15 AM