Thursday is Thriving and here is your list of things to do in the Ocala area! The description to each event is listed below. Thank you to our sponsor of the month,
Habitat Strawberry Festival🍓!
Peace & Love Tour Ocala Hosted by Sun Events and Reilly Arts Center. 5:30-9:30pm. Return to Woodstock with 2 hours of peace and music. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of a rock and roll moment that changed history. Relive the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, The Who & more from the Woodstock era all performed live by the national touring Paisley Craze Band. Accompanied by solo artist Robert Garcia. Come early to enjoy the pre-show festivities, including Woodstock trivia, tie-dye merchandise, photo-booths and much more! Event starts at 6:00 PM, Opener at 7:00 PM, Concert starts at 7:30 PM.
Fire & Ice! at Ocala Downtown Market. 5-9pm. This is the third week of our Eat Street Ocala Downtown events. Come out and enjoy the night! Our theme for this event is called “Fire & Ice”. We will be featuring cuisine based around cooking with fire and then cooling you down with our featured cold trucks. We will be welcoming DB’s Rolling Dough and his amazing fire-grilled goodness. Mitch Cook with Fat Tiki will be blazing his Island fare. Our Chef’s table that night will be Big Lee's - Serious About Barbecue. When it’s time to cool down for the evening, we will have the Ice Queen and Dog Daze Shave Ice on hand ready to tame that fire! There will be plenty of choices from our market vendors under the pavilion for those looking for unique and healthy choices as well. The Buzz & Grind kiosk will be open and ready to serve a variety of beverages to help perk you up or chill you out!
Back to School Splash Bash Hosted by Angie Lewis - State Farm Agent. 10am-12pm August 1st splash fun at the splash pad with Angie Lewis State Farm Team!!! We’re collecting school supplies so bring them to the office before hand or day of at Citizens circle! Kona I’ve will be there. Hope to see you!
The Ocala's Marion Theatre Summer Fun for Kids Program is back again! “We are excited to announce our movie line up for this year's Summer Fun for Kids! We are happy to have been able to do this for another year. Please bring your family and friends out for a good time! 😄”Starting June 4th through August 1st, every Tuesday-Thursday at 10:00AM get a movie, popcorn and a drink for $2.00! Feel Downtown Ocala Ocala Main Street
Grand Opening, Ribbon Ceremony Hosted by LocoGraphics.com 3-6pm. Door prizes, free food and beverages, music, and an opportunity to explore our new cutting edge business facility.
Teacher Fair 2019 by Public Education Foundation of Marion County. 8:30am-2pm. Marion County Public School classroom teachers can start the new school year off right by shopping for FREE school supplies for their students and classrooms at our annual Teacher Fair! MCPS teachers can register to shop during one of the dates/times available. The event will be held on August 1st, 2nd and 5th, with multiple shopping times available to pick from on each day. Local businesses will have booths to share information, resources and goodies for teachers as well. Teachers - please use the Eventbrite site to register for your shopping date and time. Spots are limited!
Is Your Well Water Well? by Marion County, Florida 6-8pm at Extension Service Classroom 2232 NE Jacksonville Road. UF/IFAS Marion County Extension Service is offering well water classes and testing. Learn from experts about well water management and protection. Complimentary tests check for coliform bacteria and e.coli. Seats are limited so sign up soon! First or second Thursday of the month from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 352-671-8400 for details.
Jeff and the Jarretts back on the rooftop at Pi on Broadway in downtown Ocala Thursday August 1, 2019. 8-11pm.
Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar it’s Live music Thursday’s at Brick City Southern Kitchen & Whiskey Bar! 8-11pm. $3 beer from 7-close.
Weekly Meetings Hosted by Downtown Ocala Toastmasters at The Power Plant Business Incubator. 12-1pm. Our weekly meetings help you develop your business skills and become a better communicator.
RBS Counseling & Educational Services, LLC. Back to school Care Drive. 8am-9pm We need your help for our Annual Back to School Care Drive. This care drive will assist children with personal hygiene products for the upcoming school year. We will be having a Back to School Event on August 10, 2019. Please come out and support us!!!! Please contact us via Messenger, email us at
[email protected], or visit us on our website rbscounselingedu.com for more details.
Attention Women: 3 Strategies to Lower Stress Hosted by Coach Pamela Pedrick, R.N., CHC and Be Well Holistic Massage Wellness Center, P.A 6:30-8:30pm. Join Be Well Holistic Massage Wellness Center, P.A for a special workshop presented by Coach Pamela Pedrick, R.N., CHC featured author of "Lose Weight Now" in the #1 International Bestseller The One Thing Every Mom Needs To Know: Top Experts Reveal Their Best Strategies to Help You Be The Best Mom You Can Be.
OaSN Social Dinners (open to all!) Hosted by Outreach autism Services Network-OASN at Red Robin Ocala. 5-8pm. OaSN is excited to announce our new program, OaSN Social Dinners! Social Dinners are open to: •Anyone in the community is welcome to join us that wants to support OaSN programs and services. •For OaSN families (kids, adults, parents & caregivers), this offers a wonderful opportunity to get aquainted with local families & share a meal together. We look forward to seeing you there! QUESTIONS: Contact GiGi at OaSN (352) 462-0168 M-F 9am-3pm or email us at:
[email protected]. IMPORTANT: Please mention OaSN when arriving. Red Robin will donate 20% of your meal purchase (excludes tax/alcohol purchases) to OaSN! This is also a FUNdraiser to help us fund future programs/services (we are not gov’t funded for autism programs/services).
United Waterfowlers' Florida Waterfowl Summit in Ocala by Eco-Voice at the Hilton Ocala at from 6-8pm. The Florida Waterfowl Summit is arguably the foremost wetland habitat conference in Florida. Our mission focuses on improving water quality and restoring habitat for the benefit of Florida's wildlife and all of Florida's stakeholders. Our speakers and panelists include top scientists and agency staff who do the research and understand what is happening to our water and wetland habitats as well as those who get their boots muddy fixing them. Summit speakers will be joined by Drs. Peter Barile and Brian Lapointe to answer questions and discuss the problems and priorities with restoring water quality and habitat in Florida. The theme for this year's conference is "Priorities for Water and Wetland Habitat Quality in Florida" The 10th annual Summit will focus on assessing and aligning the priorities with respect to root cause corrective actions and mitigation. So often, well funded narratives take the spotlight while the real priorities are not properly prioritized by local and state governments.
Florida Teaching Zoo Low Cost Pet Vax Clinics at 4620 E Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala. Rabies $8. Distemper/parvo $17. Bordatella/kennel cough $18. Cat distemper $17. COMBO RABIES +DISTEMPER/PARVO $25. CASH OR PERSONAL CHECK ONLY. NO BILLS OVER 20. EXACT CHANGE APPRECIATED. No appointment necessary. For additional dates and locations click on the EVENTS link.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/PetVaccinations/events. NO sick dogs. Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers. ONE CAT PER CARRIER! YOU MUST ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING TIME TO ALLOW FOR SHOTS AND PROCESSING. Our vaccination clinics are the main funding source for the Florida International Teaching Zoo, a 501-C-3 not-for-profit. Help your animals while helping ours!
https://www.facebook.com/thezooschool/. 352-867-7788 phone recorder. Shots administered by a veterinarian. FREE ZOO PASS WITH PURCHASE OF COMBO. ONE PER CUSTOMER.
Next INTRO TO AGILITY COURSE Hosted by Havenlea Dog Training Centre. 5pm. Begin training your dog in the exciting sport of Agility! We will introduce your dog to all of the AKC Agility equipment, and start to learn to sequence! This course is for Graduates of the HDTC Companion Dog Course (or a basic obedience elsewhere). $135 for the 8-week course. For more info, or to register, please call Georgia at 352-789-5420. Or email:
[email protected]. Or register on our website:
www.havenleadogtrainingcentre.com
Ask Arnold! Comprehensive Computer Assistance by Friends of the Freedom Library 12-2pm. Bring all your computer questions and needs. We are here to help!
Senior Support Education Series at Dunnellon Public Library 12-1pm. Educational information for seniors, caregivers or family members who want to know more about available resources.
OTOW Favorites by Circle Square Commons 7-10pm. Pre-recorded music and dancing every Thursday night (weather permitting). For more information, visit
www.circlesquarecommons.com.
Ocala Recreation and Parks: Bingo & Popcorn Monday's, Thursday's and Friday's at Eighth Avenue Adult Activity Center for ages 50+. 3:45-5:30pm hosted by Ocala Recreation and Parks.
Open Studio by Village Art Workshops 9am-4pm. $10.00 payable to Wanda Boyd. Please use the registration form to mail in payment, or pay at the door upon arrival. Come and paint all day with like-minded artists. No matter how much you try, you won't paint at home. When you are at home, you probably get distracted with duties, projects and the stress of things that need to get done. After all, when will you get two paintings a day at home? At the Art Center you have nothing to do . . . just show up and paint and spend time with your new and old friends. The coffee is free; bring a bag lunch. Come and join the fun!!!
Team Scramble - Every Thursday by The Links Club at Spruce Creek South 4-7pm. Enjoy our Team Scramble every Thursday! 4-Person 9-Hole Team Scramble. $10 per Member. Includes Game Fee & Beverage After Your Round. $20 per Guest. Includes Golf, Cart, Game Entry & Beverage After Your Round. $2 Mulligans to be donated to a local charity. Max 2 per person. Please call the Club for more information at (352) 307-2362.
Thursday 9-Hole Scramble by Rainbow's End Golf Club 3-6pm. THURSDAYS AT 3PM. 4 PLAYER TEAMS WITH A,B,C,D PLAYERS. GOLF STAFF WILL DO WEEKLY PAIRINGS. MEN AND LADIES INVITED. $20.00/NON MEMBER. $10.00/WALK MEMBER. $7.00/CART MEMBER. INCLUDES GOLF & CART FEES, TAX AND CLOSEST TO HOLE & TEAM PRIZES. CALL TO SIGN UP (352)-489-4566 OR REGISTER AT CLUBHOUSE
DJ Bingo Night with DJ Bingo Central Florida at Beef 'O' Brady's Ocala East and The Beach Ocala from 7pm-9pm every Thursday. Always FREE to play, Lots of Fun & our Cash Jackpot is at $250!
Farmers Market at Circle Square Commons. 9AM-1PM.
August Walk-In Interview Hours by Spherion Ocala Florida 1-3PM. Looking for work? Want to speak with a recruiter directly? Then come in during our open house hours to interview on the spot for any of our open job. OFFICE INFO: 📍500 SW 10th St, Ste 309 Ocala, FL 34471. 📞 352.622.5273. IMPORTANT INFO: - Bring two forms of ID and your resume. - Background check and drug testing required for all candidates
Trivia Thursday's at The The Mojo Grill & Catering with Rocket Entertainment. 7pm..
Karaoke Night every Thursday at Duffy’s Pub 7pm.
Rock Night at O'malley's Alley!
Ladies night at 100 Proof Saloon
Trivia Night with Imagine Trivia at El Toreo Ocala! (repeat)
Bike/Trike Night by Thirsty Turtle Pub 6-11pm. $2 Domestics all Day! Live Music, Food provided by Levy County Wheels of Man M.C. (donations appreciated). Come enjoy the food and fun. Show off your ride. Thirsty Turtle Pub has largest beer selection in the area and it's the COLDEST beer in town! And the best bartender around.
Free Card Game Night with Ocala Euchre Club. Contact Scott Keller for more info!
Guided Meditations with Calli by Blissful Life Corporation 6-7pm. Suggested Donation: $10-15. MOON MAGIC (preceding the Moon Phases). New Moon (Thursday preceding the New Moon)--The New Moon is all about setting intentions--telling the Universe what it is you want. Calli Blok will guide you into meditation and facilitate an intention setting ritual. This class is for anyone who is looking to align with the Moon's cycle and harness that energy for the manifestation of their desires. Full Moon (Thursday preceding the Full Moon)--The Full Moon is all about letting go-releasing all the things that no longer serve you. Calli will aid you in clarifying what to let go of, guide you in meditation and facilitate a letting go ritual. This class is for anyone looking to align with the Moon's cycle and harness that energy for Self healing and the manifestation of their desires.
Stretch Yourself! with Renee by Blissful Life Corporation 6-7pm. Suggested Donation: $10-15. If you want to be more flexible and less-stressed, this class is for you! Learn and refine a variety of basic Yoga poses with a gradual progression to more challenging holding postures. You'll learn the Warrior series, Tree, Triangle, Bridge pose and other foundational poses for a safe, strong practice. We close each class with Savasana - a deep relaxation that can help you sleep better and reduce stress. Experience a calming atmosphere where everyone feels welcome!
Experiencers Share Hosted by Fairy Dust Crystals and Such 3:30-5:30pm. Hosted by Betty Harbison and Kevin Briggs. This is a gathering of people who have experienced unusual and/or unexplainable events such as paranormal activity, UFO sightings, and such. come and share your experiences in a judgment free zone and learn from others who have had similar experiences. This month Kevin will be speaking on his participation in the South Dakota Pine Ridge Conference. Also, 4D and 5D devices will be discussed. Love donations accepted.
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