Social Scene | August 2022 - Ocala Style Magazine

Clayton Dantzler, Gracelyn Graham, Grayson Dantzler and Maylani Bradshaw were some of the many guests who enjoyed the Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission and the City of Ocala on June 18th. Photo by Bruce Ackerman

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.

Rondell Monroe, Harryha Shell, Nalaya Hicks, and J.J. Thomas

Top, from left: Shavonda and Walter Grimes. Bottom, from left: Kiersten McAllister, Kingston McAllister, Kourtlynn McAllister and Cherish Goodson

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.

Anne Bulmer, Sharon Duca, Barbara Brooks, Allie Gore and Terri Johnson

Dawn Johnson, Patricia Robinson, Dr. Pamela Lewin, Fonya Kendrick, Allie Gore, Carolyn Adams and Dr. Philip Johnson

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.

James Hagans, Carole Savage-Hagans and Gretchen Springer

Heather Goodnight-Brown and Victoria Alvarez

Guest speakers Attorneys Mary Catherine Landt and Janet Behnke, at right

Liz Hernandez, Beulah Carey, Sierra Rebchook, Anna Wilemon and Kristin Ainscow

Juleen Lawton, Beulah Carey and Liz Hernandez

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.