Juneteenth Celebration
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. RECREATION COMPLEX
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission and the City of Ocala hosted the June 18th event, which drew a large crowd who enjoyed a variety of vendors, entertainment, speakers and food, with sponsorships to provide scholarships for high school seniors.
Juneteenth Fundraiser
ONE HEALTH CENTER
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The elegant evening event on June 18th, hosted by R.A.M.A.L. Educational & Social Services, included dinner, dancing, a silent auction and raffles, with proceeds to benefit community projects, scholarships for at-risk and non-traditional students, tutoring and mentoring.
Ocala Style Women’s Expo
COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The event on June 25th featured a slate of inspiring guest speakers, demonstrations, shopping, networking, food, giveaways and a chance to win some awesome raffle prizes. PACE Center for Girls – Marion was the beneficiary of proceeds from ticket sales and the raffle.
Brazen Bash
SOUTHEASTERN LIVESTOCK PAVILION
Photos by Bruce Ackerman
The Florida Department of Health in Marion County hosted the June 30th event that featured Rashad Jones of Big Lee’s BBQ, fun activities, food, music and giveaways. Brazen is a positive youth development program for ages 11 to 18.
