Enjoy music, food and fun at our annual After Hours concert series! Alpine Express returns to the Appleton's stage for an Oktoberfest celebration! Back by popular demand, Alpine Express entertains audiences with singing, yodeling, audience-participation and more. Their high-energy show consists of Traditional Oktoberfest music with yodeling; along with some unique folk instruments that can […]

Education and Support Group for Women who are facing women's Cancers (Breast and gynecological cancers) and survivors of women's cancers. Monthly program led by a licensed clinical social worker. CALL TO RSVP: 732-0277 AMY ROBERTS GUEST: JESSIE DRIGGERS from Dept. of Health, Healthiest Weight Initiative. She is super fun, energetic and understands hectic crazy schedules! […]

Matilda: The New Musical Book by Dennis Kelly Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Matilda is a clever little girl with the extraordinary ability to move things with her mind. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda also is mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, her school’s child-hating headmistress who lives to […]

Matilda: The New Musical Book by Dennis Kelly Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Matilda is a clever little girl with the extraordinary ability to move things with her mind. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda also is mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, her school’s child-hating headmistress who lives to […]

Classic Albums Live performs Queen's ground breaking album "A Night at the Opera" note for note, cut for cut. Featuring the songs "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Love of My Life" and "You're My Best Friend." After intermission the band plays from the catalog of Queen's extensive greatest hits collection. Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums […]

WDAA/USEF Local Licenses -Western Dressage Competition. Series Championships. Riders must have competed at least one day in 3 out of the 5 shows to be eligible. Riders will be required to keep track of their own scores to enter the Championships. Four different Judges throughout the weekend Heather Stalker "R" Megan McGee "R" Judge 3 […]

Marion County Animal Services and some very special homeless pets will be at the Belleview United Methodist Church on September 7th, 2019. You are welcome to bring your own pets to participate in the pet blessing. The church will be collecting donations for local pet agencies and WAGS Pet Rescue will be there as well. […]

Join a park ranger for information about the gardens' history, learn about the different seasonal flowers and blooms, as well as about pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. The tour passes through the following gardens: Courtyard Garden, Crossroads Garden, Camellia Garden, Fire & Water Garden, and the tour ends at the Wildflower Garden. After the tour, […]

You're invited to take part in a park ranger program. Topics vary with each program offering an opportunity to learn something new about Silver Springs State Park and Florida's unique environment. The Ranger Program is held every Sunday. The program begins at 2 p.m. The program is free with park admission. Enter through the Silver […]

Matilda: The New Musical Book by Dennis Kelly Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Matilda is a clever little girl with the extraordinary ability to move things with her mind. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda also is mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, her school’s child-hating headmistress who lives to […]

Join us for MEGA Monday and the Student Anti-Violence Advocates Club on Sept. 9, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Learning Commons, in the Learning Resources Center, Building 3, for a discussion on how you can be the voice of hope. Join guest speakers from the Marion County Children’s Alliance Family Violence Prevention Workgroup to learn […]

Please join us as we celebrate the Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Bricks & Mortar Real Estate and Development! Bricks & Mortar Real Estate and Development is a team of realtors in Ocala, Florida with a mission to set the standard for personalized service. Whether you're investing in Ocala commercial real estate, shopping for homes for […]

Let this one-day workshop inspire your creative side! This month, create a multi-piece geometric tile centerpiece — great for a gift, of your own home. $40 for Appleton members; $60 for nonmembers. To register and pay online, click here: http://bit.ly/2lutwSZ For questions, contact Hollis Mutch, mutchh@cf.edu.

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The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world though great cinema. Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda won the coveted Palme d'Or at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival with his film “Shoplifters.”(R) In the story, […]

Annual festival in McIntosh Florida featuring 280 arts, crafts and antiques booths, Free admission and free all day entertainment from Country to Blue Grass to Cajun. Hours are from 8 am to 4 pm. Wonderful setting for a festival featuring Victorian Homes, hundreds of live oak trees and a beautiful civic center and town park. […]

Annual festival in McIntosh Florida featuring 280 arts, crafts and antiques booths, Free admission and free all day entertainment from Country to Blue Grass to Cajun. Hours are from 8 am to 4 pm. Wonderful setting for a festival featuring Victorian Homes, hundreds of live oak trees and a beautiful civic center and town park. […]

Annual festival in McIntosh Florida featuring 280 arts, crafts and antiques booths, Free admission and free all day entertainment from Country to Blue Grass to Cajun. Hours are from 8 am to 4 pm. Wonderful setting for a festival featuring Victorian Homes, hundreds of live oak trees and a beautiful civic center and town park. […]

CF students are invited to attend the second of three student speaker series on starting smart in college. Join us on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in the Dassance Fine Arts Auditorium and hear from best-selling author, former financial advisor, business over and speaker, Rachel Richards. Only 27 years old, Rachel has made a […]

Don't miss our new Business Speed-Networking Event! We invite all Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, and Professionals across different industries to join us for this exciting evening to make some great new connections, gain local exposure, and get some new leads for new Clients or Referral Partners. This type of Business Networking setting allows Attendees to make […]

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It's time we all got outside and enjoyed the beautiful state of Florida!! September 13th we will meet at KP Hole, launch as a group and paddle upstream to Rainbow Springs State Park, then float & snorkel our way back down. MEETING TIME: 930am LAUNCH TIME: 10am END TIME: 1pm Along the way we will […]

Paddle the rainbow river under the light of the moon. Launch from KP Hole and paddle to the head of the springs. Fees are $35 a person with equipment provided/ $20 a person with your own equipment. Launch will vary based on moonlight schedule. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online, at the Parks […]

Future Event Horse - Yearling, 2 YO, 3 YO, 4YO ($70) Young Event Horse - 4 year old, 5 year old ($100)

You're invited to watch canvases come to life as artists with Ocala Plein Air capture the beauty of Silver Springs State Park. Enter through main entrance to discover art created in real time of the beautiful Silver Springs State Park. The program runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Enter the park through the main park […]

XC Saturday and the Show on Sunday! Thanks all! Enter online at www.evententries.com and for more information visit www.flhorsepark.com Sports

Come jam to acoustic music in a scenic area near the springs. You never know what you'll discover from banjo, guitar and fiddle to and upright bass and accordion. You're invited to bring your own instrument, join in, and jam with the group! Additional Information: The Sunday program begins at 1 p.m. This event is […]

Join us for MEGA Monday with CF Student Life and the Student Activities Board at the Ocala Campus as they celebrate Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 16, from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building 8, Room 110. Students can get a free copy of the Constitution, enjoy constitution trivia and receive treats […]

What keeps you up at night? What bizarre scenario has happened in your nonprofit lately? Bring your buringin questions to banter with NonProfit Business Council members as we share and collaborate together. Join us for monthly professional developments for nonprofits in Marion County.

Silver Springs Conservation Area & Ft King Total of about 4.5 miles with both trails. Adult participants should be in good health and able to leisurely walk with rest stops for up to 4-5 hours. Group meets at 8:30 am at Brick City Adventure Park to travel to walk location, or you can meet at […]

Join the CF Student Life and the Student Activities Board at the Citrus Campus as we celebrate Constitution Day on Monday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Student Lounge in Building 2 on the Citrus Campus. Students can register to vote, get a free copy of the Constitution and receive treats and giveaways.

Helping the buyer and seller choose ways to enhance their home artfully!! Amazing closing gifts for the realtor to show appreciation to clients with personal art for their new home! Yummies provide while you browse the gallery.

Matilda: The New Musical Book by Dennis Kelly Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Matilda is a clever little girl with the extraordinary ability to move things with her mind. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda also is mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, her school’s child-hating headmistress who lives to […]

Silver River (Silver Springs) Weekday outings on the Silver Rivers, ideal for beginners and those interested in nature and wildlife-viewing. Equipment provided. The fee is $30 / person. Fee includes equipment and refreshments following the outing. Paddlers will meet at 9:30 am at the Silver Springs State Park launch site (Route 40 entrance).

Silver River (Silver Springs) Weekday outings on the Silver Rivers, ideal for beginners and those interested in nature and wildlife-viewing. Equipment provided. Fee is $30 / person. Fee includes equipment and refreshments following the outing. Paddlers will meet at 9:30 am at the Silver Springs State Park launch site (Route 40 entrance). Please wear weather-appropriate […]

A night of Poetry and Art created by artists affected by cancer. Join us as we gather by the fireplace, for spoken word poetry readings and a display of local artist’s works. Reception begins 6pm with light Hor Douerves. Poetry Readings begin at 7:00. Event is Family Friendly, Free and Open to Public Please RSVP […]

Matilda: The New Musical Book by Dennis Kelly Music & Lyrics by Tim Minchin AUGUST 29 – SEPTEMBER 22, 2019 Matilda is a clever little girl with the extraordinary ability to move things with her mind. Unloved by her cruel parents, Matilda also is mistreated by Miss Trunchbull, her school’s child-hating headmistress who lives to […]

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Hundreds of Marion county residents will join the fight to end Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in beautiful Ocala this Saturday. This is a family- and pet-friendly event. 93.7 K COUNTRY “The Mr. Bob Morning Show” with Mr. Bob and Kathy Dugan will welcome participants during the opening ceremony and […]

The Young Horse Show Series is designed to provide sporthorse breeders as well as owners, trainers and riders of all disciplines an affordable show venue to introduce and evaluate their young horses to the show environment and “put on necessary mileage” with appropriate and special classes suitable to the proper development of young horses. It […]

Trail Name: Holly Hammock/Ross Prairie Loop Ross Prairie State ParkMileage/Gain: 2.5 miles or 6 miles. 225 ft elevation gain. Description of trail and terrain: This easy day hike leads you through a variety of habitats, including long-leaf pine forest, scrub, and oak hammocks, while skirting the prairie. The first loop will take us thru the […]

In partnership with the Marion County Animal Services, Silver Springs State Park presents an opportunity to make a difference in the life of a shelter dog. You're invited to join volunteers and park staff as we walk a pack of well-behaved dogs through the park's gardens and trails. This program gives the animals exercise and […]

The CF International Film Series educates and inspires through films that are culturally, historically and artistically important. We hope you will join us as we explore and enjoy our world though great cinema. When 8-year-old Shula turns up alone in a rural Zambian village, the locals are suspicious. A minor incident escalates to a full-blown […]

CF invites students, parents and community members to its free Arts College Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the Stearns Learning Resources Center Café at the CF Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. This event is for area college and high school students who plan to pursue a degree or career in the […]

CF invites students, parents and community members to its free Arts College Fair from 4-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, in the Stearns Learning Resources Center Café at the CF Ocala Campus. This event is for area college and high school students who plan to pursue a degree or career in the visual and performing arts: […]

A variety of stories, songs and activities for infants-age 2 with caregivers.

CF's Business and Technology Department will host an Information Technology information session on Wednesday, Sept. 25, from 12:15-1:45 p.m., at the College of Central Florida Ewers Century Center, Room 303, 3001 S.W. College Road., Ocala. Participants will have an opportunity to meet staff, faculty, students and alumni of the college’s Computer Information Technology and Management […]

Tinker, design and create! Ages 5-12 with caregivers.

A variety of stories, songs and activities for infants-23 months and caregivers.

The tour is approximately 45 minutes and meets in the museum lobby. Free for Appleton members and included with regular admission fee for nonmembers. For questions, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu.

Learn computer programming through games. Ages 7-12. Space is limited. Registration is required and begins Monday, Sept. 9. Call 352-671-8551 to register. Program dates are Tuesdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 8, 4-5 p.m., and Thursdays, Sept. 26-Oct. 10, 4-5 p.m.

A variety of stories, songs and activities for children and caregivers.

You're invited for an evening full of music, featuring a live drum circle. From 4 p.m. to sundown, join this musical experience, or bring your own percussion instruments for even more fun. Audience participation is encouraged, including singing and dancing. For your comfort, please bring a blanket or chair. Additional Information: Held the forth Friday […]

Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services is so proud to be sponsoring the Community Cookout being put on by the amazing people at FreeDOM Counseling Services! They do incredible things in our community, including an innovative Bike Sharing Program! So keep your eyes out for the Yellow Bikes, and donate used bikes or parts!

Be a Heart Walk hero and help us save lives from heart disease and stroke by attending the 2019 Marion County Heart Walk on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Baseline Road Trailhead! Your participation supports scientific research that makes more healthy heartbeats possible. Research that created the first artificial heart valve. Research that can save lives. […]

Fall Festival The Annual Fall Festival will be held at Lake Lillian in Belleview located on SE Robinson Rd. The Fall Festival will be held on September 28th, 2019, from 10am to 3pm. Festival-goers can meet and/or shop with many types of vendors, including art and crafts, business and food. Arts and crafts vendors will […]

The Marion County Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Pickleball Tournament at Coehadjoe Park on September 28th, 2019, starting at 4:00 PM. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Format will be men's and women's doubles, but is subject to change based on registrations. Must be 18 years of age or older, levels 2.0 - 5.0. […]

Teenage Classes! ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES EARLY to get uncorked, smocked & in your seat! Late arrivals may not be able to catch up. COMING WITH OTHERS? If everyone is paying separately, give us your group’s name or point person in the Special Request box. We will do our best to seat you together! Please visit […]

You're invited to take part in a park ranger program. Topics vary with each program offering an opportunity to learn something new about Silver Springs State Park and Florida's unique environment. The Ranger Program is held every Sunday. The program begins at 2 p.m. The program is free with park admission. Enter through the Silver […]

Originally founded in March 1990, the Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band is an all-volunteer organization. The band rehearses every Monday evening. Our repertoire offers a wide variety of music including marches, big band medleys, classical, popular music, show tunes and patriotic tributes. The band performs throughout the year at venues in the greater Ocala/Marion […]

Movies for adults and teens. Anyone younger than age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library for movie title.

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CF is conducting two Physical Therapy Assistant sessions in September. Potential students must attend a session before applying to any of the programs. Events will be on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Monday, Sept. 30 from 4-5:30 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center 1501 W. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala. Sessions provide details about admissions criteria, program […]