Upcoming Events With Recreation and Parks
After Dark in the Park Movie Series: Hook
Friday, March 9 from 7-9pm
Tuscawilla Park, 500 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala
Motown Downtown
Friday, March 9 from 6-9pm
Citizens’ Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala
Enjoy a trip down Motown memory lane with a live tribute band, vendors, food and more!
Tuscawilla Sculpture Stroll Celebration Saturday, March 17 from 10am-2pm
Tuscawilla Art Park, 223 NE Fifth St., Ocala
Enjoy docent tours of the 10 new sculptures, free family art activities, live entertainment and food vendors. Take part in the scavenger hunt to get a closer look, and select your favorite sculpture by voting for the People’s Choice Award. Meet many of the sculpture artists, and enjoy live entertainment by Nashville recording artist Audrey Spillman.
Brick City Beer and Wine Festival
Saturday, March 31 from 2-8pm
Citizens’ Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., Ocala
Celebrate the fifth year of this festival in downtown Ocala with samples of local and regional craft beers and wines, food trucks and live music.
For a full list of events, visit events.ocalafl.org.
Wild Weather at The Discovery Center
The Discovery Center’s newest exhibit, Wild Weather, is open now through Saturday, April 28. Wild Weather is an interactive exhibit that teaches families the science behind severe weather and how to be prepared. Guests can discover what meteorologists use to predict weather and make their very own forecast!
The exhibit is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-3pm. Admission is $6 per person or $20 for a family of four. For more information, visit mydiscoverycenter.org or call (352) 401-3900.
Save Money With Ocala Electric Utility
This spring, Ocala Electric Utility is encouraging its customers to sign up for myenergyplanner.com. This is a great way for customers to learn more about their energy use and discover energy-saving techniques to help them save on their monthly costs. Current OEU customers who sign up now through Saturday, March 31 will be entered for a chance to win a free Wi-Fi thermostat. For more information, visit ocalaelectric.org.
Poison Prevention With Ocala Fire Rescue
National Poison Prevention Week is March 18-24. Sometimes the most common household items—like medications, soaps or detergents—can become poisonous in a matter of seconds. Each year, more than 2 million poisonings are reported, with 90 percent occurring at home. Luckily, the Health Resource and Services Administration’s Poison Help Line, (888) 222-1222, provides free and confidential guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
As we recognize National Poison Prevention Week, Ocala Fire Rescue encourages you to be a champion of poison prevention. Save and share the Poison Help Line’s number with your friends and loved ones. When in doubt, don’t guess. Make the call. For more information, visit ocalafire.org or call (352) 629-8306.
