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Upcoming Member Events:
Tuesday, March 6: Marion County Fair Tax Presentation, 7 -
9 PM at the Howard Johnson Inn on 3951 NW Bonnie Heath Blvd.
Thursday, March 8: The City of Ocala Recreation & Parks Department and the Marion County Parks & Recreation Department invite you to attend a SKATE PARK Public Meeting, 5:30 PM at the Ocala Golf Club Banquet Hall, 3130 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Join in the discussion regarding the possibility of a Skate Park in our community. Call 352-369-5517 for additional information.
Friday, March 9: Marion County Go Red for Women Presents: Go Red Celebrates, Vive La Red. An evening with the American Heart Association. 7 - 11 PM at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 SE 36th Avenue. $75 per person, $65 for two or more. For more information call 352-256-5841 or visit www.heart.org/mariongored
Friday, March 9: Community Bullying Event. 7 - 9 PM at The Church of the Springs. Youth Rally to EMPOWER youth to take a stand against bullying (adults welcome). Please register at www.joycounsel.com or www.faithfullyguided.org.
Saturday, March 10: 2nd Annual Car Show Presented by George Albright, Marion County Tax Collector. 9 AM - 3 PM in the Tax Collector parking lot, 503 SE 25th Avenue. Open to all vehicles past and present. $15 pre-registration fee, $20 day of show. Call 352-368-8218 or email ldesantis@mariontax.com for more information.
Saturday, March 10: Come hear dynamic keynote speaker, Tony Bartoli. For parents, educators, health professionals, pastors and people who engage kids, youth, or young adults. $49 per person. (Includes Community Panel Presentation, materials, hands-on tools and tips.) Call 352-484-7433 for more information or register for both events online at www.joycounsel.com or www.faithfullyguided.org.
Sunday, March 11: The Ocala Symphony Orchestra and the Appleton Museum of Art present: Percussion! 3 PM at The Appleton. $15 includes price of museum admission, guided tours and performaces.
Tuesday, March 13: Charity Pro-Am event kicks off the Ocala Open at Candler Hills Golf Club. Proceeds from the event benefit Hospice of Marion County and Interfaith Emergency Services. For more information, call 352-861-9712 or 352-854-2765.
Tuesday, March 13: Hospice Support Group, 3 - 4 PM at the Education Cente, 3231 SW 34th Avenue, Ocala. Caregivers of loved ones with any disease or illness are welcome. The group will offer an opportunity to connect with others in the same situation and provide guidance as well as emotional and spiritual support. Call 352-854-5200 for more information.
Tuesday, March 13: Fair Tax Presentation, 5 - 7 PM at the Holiday Inn Express, 5360 E. Silver Springs Blvd.
Thursday, March 15: Love that Dress benefitting PACE Center for Girls of Marion County, 5 PM (VIP admission), 6 PM (regular admission). Visit www.lovethatdressmarion.org for more information.
Saturday, March 17: United Way to host 2nd Annual St. Paddy's Day 5K, 8 AM at downtown Ocala City Hall. Entry fee is $20 before Monday, March 12 and $25 afterwards. Race forms can be downloaded at www.uwmc.org or at active.com. For additional information, including sponsorship opportunities, call Tina Banner at 352-732-9696.
Tuesday, March 20: Fair Tax Presentation, 5 - 7 PM at Gruff's Tap & Grille, 12084 S. Williams St, Dunnellon.
Friday, March 23: VFW Retirement Home, Inc. 3rd Annual Golf Tournament. Stone Creek Golf Club, 9676 SW 62nd Loop, Ocala. $55 per player. Call 352-236-0823 for more information.
Friday, March 23 & Saturday March 24: The Ocala Symphony Orchestra and The University of Florida Opera Theatre present: Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II. Friday, the 23rd at 7:30 PM at the University Auditorium in Gainesville ($10 General Admission, $8 Seniors, $5 UF Students) / Saturday the 24th at 7:30 PM at Circle Square Cultural Center in Ocala, (Tickets are $13-$15). Call 352-392-2787 or 352-854-3670 for more information.
Saturday, March 31 - Friday, April 6: Cavallo Equestrian Arts acrobatic performances at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion. Click here for details.
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