dance ministry during the annual MLK Day in the Park event.
MLK Ceremony & March
MLK RECREATION COMPLEX AND MEMORIAL PARK
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The MLK March from downtown Ocala to the MLK Jr. Recreation Complex on January 17th ended with the Day in the Park celebration. Other events hosted by the Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Commemorative Commission included a prayer breakfast, wreath ceremony, youth day and ecumenical service.
Greg Graham Legacy Walk
ZONE HEALTH & FITNESS
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The life of late Ocala Police Chief
Greg Graham was honored
January 20th by family members and friends during a 12-hour fitness event. Proceeds will benefit the Amnesty Program at Beacon Point, Boys & Girls Clubs of Marion County and the Chief Greg Graham Legacy Foundation.
“Big Daddy” Birthday Bash
HILTON OCALA
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
Family members and friends gathered January 15th to celebrate the 90th birthday of famed drag racer and local museum owner “Big Daddy” Don Garlits. It included a cocktail reception, dinner and special surprise video presentation that offered best wishes from people around the nation.
Darrell Gwynn.
Watley, Anna Capitano, and Ben Watley.
Bottom, from left: Sarah Smith, Don Garlits
and Braden Garlits
Ties and Tiaras
MARION THEATRE
Photos by Cynthia Wilson-Graham
Lovely little ladies and their fathers/father figures were the stars of the show on January 21st at the Marion County Children’s Alliance SKIP (Supporting Kids, Involving Parents) event, which included a movie, swag bags and other treats.
