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Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 15d

Marion County Candidate Forum July 31 from 5-7pm at CF Webber Center in #Ocala, #Florida.

CANDIDATE FORUM FOR MARION COUNTY AREA ELECTIONS
July 31, 2026
CF Webber Center
3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
5 pm to 7 pm
The community is invited to attend.
FLORIDA SENATE
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS 3 AND 6
FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS 20, 21, 23, AND 24
MARION COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICTS 3, 4, AND 5
MARION COUNTY COMMISSIONER
DISTRICTS 2 AND 4
NAACP
MARION COUNTY BRANCH
#5114
PARTNERING WITH
GOVERNOR'S WEST OCALA REVITALIZATION COUNCIL
TLC PRODUCTIONS FOR LIVESTREAM

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 18d

The Vortex Summer Jump Jam '26 July 25th from 10am-5pm. Come by and do some jumps or cheer for riders from the sidelines. All are welcome. Meet at the Vortex Trailhead (part of Santos) on SE 25th Ave in #Ocala, #Florida #mtb #cycling

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 19d

Goth Night July 23rd from 8pm-close at Mutiny Bar in downtown #Ocala, #Florida. Free entry, 21+. Wear black. 🐦‍⬛

GOTH NIGHT
MUTINY
DEATH OF OUR YOUTH GOTH NIGHT
DJ EVIL.VAMPYR 7/23
8PM-CLOSE 21+
FREE ENTRY
CELEBRATING ANOTHER YEAR AROUND THE SUN
FOR JESS & SARA
GOTH ATTIRE ENCOURAGED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
MUTINY OCALA
46 S MAGNOLIA AVE

WWW.MUTINY.COM @MUTINYOCALA

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 19d

Marion County Maker Collective hosts several free workshops every month. All ages welcome (anyone under 18 need a parent/guardian). Find out more details at: www.artifyocala.org/maker-collec... #Ocala #Florida

Marion County Maker Collective Free Monthly Events

artifyocala.org
info@artifyocala.org
352-299-5673

Every Wednesday 6-8pm: Maker Meetups - Open make nights. Work on your projects and meet other makers

1st Saturdays 11am-3pm: Ocala Cosplay Guild - cosplayer workshops, labs, skill sharing

2nd Thursdays 6-8pm: Threaded Thursdays - sewing and fiber arts meetup, collaborative crafting. all levels

2nd Saturdays 2pm-4pm: Working Title Writer's Group - peer reviews and feedback session for writers of all skill levels

Last Mondays 6-8pm: Master Model Maker Night - learn to design and create your own models

Last Sundays 1-4pm: Collage Collective - open papercraft session with all materials provided

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 21d

Coffee and Crime Book Club meets this Saturday (7/25) at 10am at Midtown Station in #Ocala, #Florida. They read suspense, mystery, thriller, and crime fiction. www.facebook.com/events/17108...

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 23d

Punx and Politics at Mutiny Bar in #Ocala, #Florida 2-4pm July 19th.

Ocala Demands Action and Mutiny

Punx & Politics

DIY Social and political breakdowns

Bringing music and political thought together. To breakdown barriers and rise above the bullshit.

2-4pm July 19th 2026
Presented by Chris Pratt

What the F*** is the American Dream?

QR codes (who we are, our playlist)

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 24d

Mental Health Crisis Training Week at Resilient #Ocala August 4-6. 2324 NE 8th Rd. Ocala, #Florida.

Mental Health Crisis Training Schedule at Resilient Ocala

Tuesday 8/4 - Adult Mental Health First Aid. Hosted by Marion County Children's Alliance. 9:30am-4:30pm - Virtual Training. FREE

Thursday 8/6 - Youth Mental Health First Aid. Hosted by Marion County Children's Alliance. 9:30am-4:30pm - Virtual Training. FREE

Friday 8/7 - QPR Suicide Prevention. Hosted by Write to Love on Her Arms. 1-2:30pm - Virtual Training. $20

3 Crisis Intervention Trainings in 3 days. Attend these virtual Trainings with us. Bring your computer and snacks.

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 24d

A July Christmas at the Salvation Army July 24+25 from 9am-1pm. 2901 NE 14th St. #Ocala, #Florida

A July Christmas at the Salvation Army July 24+26 at 9am-1pm

2901 NE 14th St. Ocala, Florida

Free frozen cocoa and christmas cookies
hundreds of christmas decor and supplies under $5
Shop early
Lots of craft vendors
Fun and games for kids
meet summer Santa

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 27d

Marion County Supervisor of elections built a breakdown of what will be on the Primary Ballot (2026) based on your party affiliation for Marion County, #Florida voters. votemarion.gov

August 18, 2026 Primary Ballot Summary Marion County, Florida

REPUBLICAN VOTERS
United States Senator
Representative in Congress District 6*
Governor
Chief Financial Officer
Commissioner of Agriculture
State Representative District 23*
Board of County Commissioners District 2
Board of County Commissioners District 4

NONPARTISAN AND ALL VOTERS
State Representative District 21*
State Representative District 24*
Circuit Judge 5th Judicial Circuit Group 27
School Board District 3
School Board District 4
School Board District 5

DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
United States Senator
Representative in Congress
District 3*
Representative in Congress
District 6*
Governor
Chief Financial Officer Commissioner of Agriculture

*Only those voters that reside in the district will have the office on their ballot.

To see your sample ballot visit www.VoteMarion.Gov, Election Quick Links www.VoteMarion.Gov 352.620.3290
Wesley Wilcox
Supervisor of Elections Marion County

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 27d

Calling all artists, arts organizations, downtown businesses and sponsors - Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 First Friday Art Walk season located in downtown #Ocala, #Florida. Apply now: www.ocalafl.gov/artwalk Press release: www.ocalafl.gov/Home/Compone...

Ocala First Friday Art Walk
Interested in participating in the First Friday Art Walk? Registration Now Open.

Visit www.ocalafl.gov/artwalk to apply

Instagram @ocalaculturalarts

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· 27d

Writers' Workshop July 18th from 2-4pm at Marion County Maker Collective in #Ocala, #Florida. artifyocala.org/programs/mak...

Working Title: A Writers' Workshop Led by jay Marentay

Saturday July 18th 2pm-4pm at Marion County Maker Collective
3650 NE 25th St, 1A Ocala, Florida

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jul 12

Marion County Public Library event highlights for the week of July 13-18 2026. Event calendar: library.marionfl.org/programs-eve... #Florida

CELEBRATE America!
July 13-18, 2026

MON
10:30 a.m. @Reddick Let's Talk Books Book Club
2 p.m. @HQ-Ocala Retro Reels: Doris Day
5 p.m. @HQ-Ocala United States of Trivia

TUES
11 a.m. @Freedom American Road Trip with Roy Stone
4 p.m. @Dunnellon Horse Tales with Sassy
4 p.m. @Marion Oaks YALLA! Teen Club Button Lab

WED
10:30 a.m. @Fort McCoy Forest Adventures with Smokey Bear
4 p.m. @Forest Sparks! Robotic Arm Ages 8-12
4 p.m. @Reddick Sparks! Underwater Colorworks Ages 8-12

THURS
2 p.m. @Belleview Tech Help
4 p.m. @Dunnellon Adventures in Bookland Book Club Ages 5-12
5 p.m. @Freedom Broadway Party

FRI
10 a.m. @Belleview Master Gardener Plant Clinic
3 p.m. @Freedom Cooks & Books and Musical Hooks!
4 p.m. @Dunnellon Rather Be Reading Book Club

SAT
10:30 a.m. @Marion Oaks Ready...Set...Kindergarten!
11 a.m. @Fort McCoy Steamboats in Fort McCoy Taylor Benson
11 a.m. @Freedom Heroes Wanted Call 352-438-2580 to register

Marion County Public Library System
Library.MarionFL.org

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jul 8

Silver Springs Shores Public Library Grand Opening July 23 at 10am at 527 Silver Spring Lake Road in #Ocala, #Florida

Joins us for the Silver Springs Shores Public Library Grand Opening
Thursday July 23 2026 at 10am

Silver Springs Shores Public Library
527 Spring Lake Road, Ocala, Florida
352-438-2590

A sign language interpreter or help with other needs may be provided with one week's notice.

When you enter a count-endorsed event or program, you enter a public area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur.

Marion County Florida Public Library System

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jul 7

Upcoming food distributions for Marion County. "OCFL" is Operation Compassion Of #Florida. "TDrop" is Truck Drop, and comes from Second Harvest Food Bank. Location is not yet set for the Truck Drops in August. For more info: www.operationcompassionfl.org #foodbank #mutualaid

OCFL Food Distributions
For Social Posting

July '26:
Wednesday
July 1st
8:00-10:00 AM
@Wings Of Faith Fellowship
Tuesday
July 7th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Living Waters Church
Wednesday
July 8th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Wings Of Faith Fellowship
Wednesday
July 15th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Wings Of Faith Fellowship
Tuesday
July 21st
8:00-10:00 AM
@Immerse Church
Wednesday
July 22nd
10:00 AM-TDrop @ Rotary Sportsplex
Saturday Wednesday
July 25th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Ignite Church
July 29th
10:00 AM-TDrop @ Living Waters Church

August '26:
Tuesday
Aug. 4th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Living Waters Church
Wednesday
Aug. 5th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Wings Of Faith Fellowship
Wednesday
Aug. 12th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Next Church
Tuesday
Aug. 18th
8:00-10:00 AM
@ Immerse Church
Wednesday
Aug. 19th
10:00 AM-TDrop
Wednesday
Aug. 26th
10:00 AM-TDrop
@
Saturday
Aug. 30th
8:00-10:00 AM
@Ignite Church

OPERATION Compassion Of Florida
Partnering Church and Facility Addresses For Food Distributions

Wings Of Faith Fellowship 5066 SE 64th Ave Rd Ocala, Fl 34472
Ocala Rotary Sportsplex 5220 SE Maricamp Rd
Ocala, Fl 34480

Living Waters Church 3801 N US Hwy 441 Ocala, FL 34475
Immerse Church 5105 N US Hwy 441
Ocala, Fl 34475

Ignite Ministries
1601 NE 25th Ave Suite 500
Ocala, Fl 34470

Next Church 8060 SW 60th Ave
Ocala, Fl 34476

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jul 7

Crank Works Bicycles in #Ocala, #Florida is doing a group road ride tomorrow, July 8th at 6pm (C-pace road ride). For more info: www.crankworksbikes.com Or call 352-369-9400

Crank Works Brick City Ocala Group Ride
Good people. Great roads. Let's get after it.

Date: July 8th 2026 6pm
C group pace, approx. 20-25 miles. Road ride

Crank Works Bicycles
Ocala, Florida

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jul 5

Free admission for the entire month of July at the Appleton Museum of Art in #Ocala, #Florida. www.appletonmuseum.org

Stars, Stripes, and Art. Free admission July 1-31, 2026

Appleton Museum of Art

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jul 5

Marion County Public Library event highlights for the week of July 6-11 2026. Event calendar: library.marionfl.org/programs-eve... #Florida

CELEBRATE America!
July 6-11, 2026

MON
10:30 a.m. @Fort McCoy Books and Coffee Book Club
1 p.m. @Belleview Just Another Mah-Jongg Monday!
4:30 p.m. @Sankofa Games on a Table

TUES
10 a.m. @Dunnellon Master Gardener Plant Clinic
4 p.m. @Marion Oaks Writer's Studio
4:30 p.m. @Sankofa YALLA! Teen Club MANGAlicious!

WED
10 a.m. @Belleview Kaleidoscope Play & Learn Ages birth-5
10 a.m. @Dunnellon Yarn Lovers
3 p.m. @Freedom Reader's Theatre

THURS
11:30 a.m. @Sankofa Creative Expressions with Charles Eady
THURS 2 p.m. @Forest Tech Help
4 p.m. @Marion Oaks Artful Exchanges

FRI
10:30 a.m. @HQ-Ocala Chair Yoga
4 p.m. @Sankofa Gamers Guild
4:30 p.m. @Belleview Get Crafty Patriotic Paper Flowers

SAT
11 a.m. @Dunnellon Sparks! Patriotic Playdough
1 p.m. @Reddick Watercolor Splash Teens
2 p.m. @Forest The Meals We Share Summer Salads

Marion County Public Library System
Library.MarionFL.org

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 23

#Ocala Civic Theatre will be opening up auditions for their upcoming show RENT on July 13-14. Reserve your spot: form.jotform.com/260377479431... CALLBACKS: Wednesday, July 15 REHEARSALS: July 17 – September 2 PERFORMANCES: Sept. 3-20 Cue Sheet: thecivic.org/wp-content/u... #Florida #livetheatre

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 19

Friends of the #Ocala Public Library are in need of volunteers for: Tuesday 1-4 Wednesday 10-1 Saturday 1-4 3 hour shifts. Duties include shelving and customer service. Experience not required. friendsoftheocalalibrary.org #Florida

Friends of the Ocala Public Library Volunteer Opportunities

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 19

Swimming Lessons at City of #Ocala Hampton Aquatic Fun Center. Sign up: ocalafl.gov/aquatics #Florida

LEARN TO SWIM
CITY OF OCALA
AQUATIC FUN CENTERS
SESSIONS AT HAMPTON
Hampton Aquatic Center | 255 NW Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. MONDAYS - THURSDAYS | AGES 4-12 | $55 PER PERSON

Session Dates
Session 3 | June 29 - July 9 Session 4 | July 13-23 | Session 5 July 27 - Aug. 6

Time Slots for Each Session Slot A | 9:30- 10 a.m. Slot B | 10:30-11 a.m. Slot C | 11: 30 a.m. - Noon Slot D | 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Learn to Swim consists of eight lessons over a two-week period. Students are placed in groups according to their swimming levels. Students will learn how to stay safe around water, float, stroke, to be efficient swimmers, and learn additional aquatic skills.
Register for all aquatic programs at: ocalafl.gov/aquatics

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 17

Heroes Wanted June 20th - learn tabletop gaming at Marion County Maker Collective in #Ocala, #Florida. Two sessions: 11am and 12pm. artifyocala.org

Heroes Wanted June 20th
Marion County maker Collective
3640 NE 25th St (1A) Ocala, Florida

Learn Tabletop Gaming - all materials provided. This event is FREE.

2 sessions:
11am-2pm
12pm-1pm

For info email info@artifyocala.org

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 17

#Ocala Oddities Market June 19th 6-10pm at the Downtown Ocala Market. www.floridaodditiesmarkets.com #Florida

June 19th 6-10pm at Downtown Ocala Market
403 SE Osceola Ave Ocala, Florida

All ages event, free admission and parking, rain or shine

Taxidermy, wet specimens, witchy items, crystals, art, apparel, jewelry, soaps, candles, and more

Contact ryan@floridaodditiesmarkets.com
become a vendor at floridaodditiesmarkets.com/apply

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 10

Match the names to the faces for the upcoming elections at the Marion County Candidate Forum June 25 from 6-8pm at the Marion Theatre in #Ocala, #Florida. Submit your questions via QR code in pic. It will also be live streamed. www.reillyartscenter.com/events/mario...

Marion County Candidate Forum 2026
Thursday June 25 6pm-8pm at Marion Theatre
50 S Magnolia Ave. Ocala, Florida

Hear directly from candidates for county commission districts 2 & 4, school board districts 3, 4, & 5, Florida house of representatives candidates

Free and open to the public

Attend in person or watch live

Livestream on youtube, live on TV 20 WCJB

have a question for the candidates? Submit your questions in advance using the QR code for a chance to have it included in the discussion

Presented by Progress Marion - Empowering business, building community

Hosted by CEP Ocala Metro Chamber of Economic Partnership

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 10

Pride Party event at Mutiny Bar in #Ocala, #Florida June 14 from 1-5pm. No cover. mutinyocala.com #LGBT

We are Proud to announce that in honor of PRIDE, Mutiny is going Gay for a Day with R.J.. Yayyyy

Sunday June 14 1-5pm No cover, party for all

Come experience the Gay Agenda

Camp music videos and cute cocktails all day long yassss

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 9

#Ocala Pickle Festival June 13 from 11am-5pm at Ocala Midtown Station. #Florida

Ocala Pickle Festival
June 13 11am-5pm

Ocala Midtown Station

Calling all pickle lovers. vendors, live music, games, pickle beer, bloody mary bar, lots of pickle dishes and pickle merch

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 8

Youth NERF Challenge June 20 from 10am-12pm at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place. Ages 5-12, $ per person. Games, obstacle courses & friendly foam dart challenges in a safe environment. Bring your own NERF blasters; darts will be provided. Register before June 18: ocalafl.gov/recpark

Youth NERF Challenge
Saturday June 20th 10am-Noon

Ages 5-12, $ per person

Register at ocalafl.gov/recpark

Ocala Recreation and Parks

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 8

Marion County Public Library event highlights for the week of June 8-13 2026. Event calendar: library.marionfl.org/programs-eve... #Florida

Marion County Public Library System, Florida - library.marionfl.org

June 8-13, 2026

Monday
10:30am Reddick: Let's Talk Books book club
2pm Ocala: Retro Reels - doris day
3pm Dunnellon: Construction Zone all ages

Tuesday
4pm Freedom: Have a love affair with the USA - author talk
4pm Dunnellon: Horse Tales with Sassy
4pm Marion Oaks: Origami Plants - teens

Wednesday
10:30am Freedom: Thread Therapy
11am Belleview: ABC's of Dementia
3pm Freedom: Reader's Theatre - families

Thursday
2pm Ocala: Thread Therapy
4pm Marion Oaks: Artful Exchanges - get inspired
4pm Sankofa: Crochet Corner

Friday
10:30am Ocala: Chair Yoga
4pm Sankofa: Gamer's Guild - all ages
4:30pm Belleview: Get Crafty - rock painting

Saturday
10am Fort McCoy: Yalla Teen Club
1pm Reddick: Movie Matinee: America on Film
2pm Belleview: Jazz Through the Ages

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 2

Marion County Animal Services is waiving fees for both cats & dogs for the month of June. Visit them at their new location at 6405 W. Hwy 40 #Ocala, #Florida. marionfl.org/animal #adoptdontshop

Marion County Florida Animal Services
Close up of a cat laying down staring at the camera

June is Adopt a Cat Month - Free adoptions for all pets

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 2

Cats & Dogs: A Portrait of Devotion art exhibition opening reception June 5 from 5-7pm at Brick City Center for the Arts in #Ocala, #Florida. Exhibition runs from June 5 - July 3. mcaocala.org

Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) and Voices of Change Animal League (VOCAL) present: Cats & Dogs: A Portrait of Devotion
An art exhibition celebrating the animals who inspire us

Sponsored by Jenkins Subaru of Ocala

Opening Reception June 5 from 5-7pm

Exhibit Dates: June 5-July 3

Brick City Center for the Arts
23 SW Broadway St. Ocala, Florida

www.mcaocala.org

Marion County FL United@mcflunited· Jun 1

Silver Springs Plant Swap June 7th at 11am at Baseline Trailhead Park in #Ocala, #Florida. Bring a plant, take a plant. Free event.