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Fairway Oaks Valentine Celebration

This is a reminder for all residents of Fairway Oaks. Come join the fun on Wednesday, Feb 15, from 5:30PM to 9:00PM at the Orchid Club. (click image to enlarge)

OAK RUN RUMOR BUSTER #2!

An email is circulating from disgruntled residents asking residents to go to the Courthouse on February 29th at 1:30 p.m. to “show support” for a case in which...

Parents Encouraged To Complete School Surveys

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County - With parents taking more interest in their children’s education, Marion County Public Schools makes its latest Parent Survey available on the district website...

CNA Refresher Course at CF Levy Center

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida Levy Center will begin a Refresher Course for Certified Nursing Assistants on Monday, March 19. This 16-hour program is intended for nonpracticing...

Citrus Campus to Offer Backyard Birding Course

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will offer Backyard Birding course at the Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto. The class will meet Wednesdays, Feb. 15 and 22, from...

CF Manager of Grants Development Earns Credential

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

Bob Hawkins, manager of Grants Development for the College of Central Florida, has earned a nationally recognized credential in the grants field. The recognition is conferred by...

CF Plans Day of Caring at Evangeline Apartments

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

Faculty, staff and students of the College of Central Florida will celebrate a United Way Day of Caring at Evangeline Booth Garden Apartments on Saturday, Feb. 25. For more than...

Computers for Seniors Course at CF

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will offer a computer basics course for senior learners. Computers for Seniors I will meet 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, Feb. 18 through March 3, at...

Computer Repair, Troubleshooting Course at CF

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will offer a course to help computer owners keep their machines operating in peak condition. Computer Repair and Troubleshooting will meet from 5...

CF Course on Getting Paid to Talk

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will offer a course on voice-over business opportunities. Getting Paid to Talk will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, at the CF Ocala...

CF to Offer Grantsmanship Course

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will offer a course on grant writing for nonprofit agencies and governmental units. Grantsmanship: All You Need to Know to Get Started will meet...

Hampton Film Series Presents 'The Blind Side'

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will present the film “The Blind Side” on Friday, Feb. 17. The showing is free and begins at 6 p.m. at the CF Hampton Center, 1501 W....

‘Teacher Of The Year’ Finalists Named, Winner To Be Announced On Live TV

from:Marion County Public Schools

Marion County – Marion County’s 2012 Teacher of the Year will be named Friday night, February 17, during an awards ceremony televised live on the Marion Education Channel.The...

OAK RUN RUMOR BUSTER!

Recently, two homeowners have circulated an email claiming DECCA/Oak Run is laying off its Security guards and no longer ...

The White Elephant Sale

One of the most fun events of the year is the White Elephant Sale! It brings out everyone to see what interesting treasure they can find. Everyone had fun and found...

Exhibition - A Symphony of Sights: Forty-Five Years of FAFO

from:College of Central Florida Visual and Performing Arts

FINE ARTS FOR OCALA (FAFO) formed in 1967 with the simple mission to promote the appreciation of the fine arts and to enhance art education in our community. With that vision in...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Marion County Spelling Bee

from:Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY, FL - The Marion County Spelling Bee takes place in the Browne Greaton Cole Auditorium at Marion Technical Institute (MTI). This year’s competition draws 30...

Are You Wondering About The Water Pipes?

Many people have wondered what all the clearing, digging and water pipe is for. Marion County Utilities has a project underway to direct reclaimed water in a number of locations...

Way To Go Giants!

Wasn't that a fantastic Super Bowl this year? A nail-biter right down to the end. Congratulations Giants fans, condolences Patriots fans.

Volunteers Needed For Special Olympics

from:Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY, FL - Hundreds of local student athletes gather later this month at Forest High School for Marion County’s 40th annual Special Olympics Games.But upwards of 500...

Oak Run Events: Feb 6 - Feb 12

Neighborhood Reps Mtg / ORHA Board Workshop: Mon, 2-6, 9:00AM, Island Club Bingo: Tue, 2-7, 4:00PM card sales, 6:00PM games start, Orchid Club ORHA General Meeting: Wed, 2-8,...

Mathcounts - Contest

from:Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY---Think of a contest with only number questions – exactly the concept behind “MathCOUNTS,” a nationwide competition with local finals taking place this...

Join us in recognizing American Heart Month by wearing red. February 3rd is nati...

from:Rasmussen College - Ocala Campus

Join us in recognizing American Heart Month by wearing red. February 3rd is national 'Wear Red Day.' Go red! www.heart.org

The Rasmussen College Ocala Campus is proud to support Heart Health!

from:Rasmussen College - Ocala Campus

The Rasmussen College Ocala Campus is proud to support Heart Health!

Royal Oaks Dining Room Welcomes You

If you haven't read your February Newsletter yet then you've missed something. The Royal Oaks Dining Room has opened its doors to all Oak Run residents, not just...

Learn About 4-Year Degree Programs

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, Feb. 20, for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational...

Ambassadors 1st Annual "White Elephant Sale"

Saturday, February 4 at 10:00AM Palm Grove Club Come join your friends and neighbors in a search for that perfect something. Remember “One...

Regional Science Fair Kicks Off February 9th, 2012 In Ocala

from:Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY, FL----Hundreds of students go head-to-head next week during the Big Springs Regional Science Fair taking place Thursday and Friday, February 9-10, 2012.The event...

CF Welcomes Community to Preview Night

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida invites students, parents and community members to 2012 Preview Night on Thursday, March 1. The event will be held 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Ewers...

CF to Offer Entrepreneur Academy

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will offer an eight-session Entrepreneur Academy. The program provides a step-by-step approach to planning a successful business venture and is...

Let's go to the movies!

Did you read the book, The Help written by Kathryn Stockett? My husband and I both read it and thoroughly enjoyed it! So we are happy that the library chose The Help as the...

Midterms are quickly approaching. Tell us what you do to get ready and handle st...

from:Rasmussen College - Ocala Campus

Midterms are quickly approaching. Tell us what you do to get ready and handle stress? :)

GAME DAY 6 Xbox, PlayStation, LAN Games Bring Your Friends Pizza and Soda CLICK...

from:Rasmussen College - Ocala Campus

GAME DAY 6 Xbox, PlayStation, LAN Games Bring Your Friends Pizza and Soda CLICK ON THE PIC FOR DETAILS AND TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION!!!!!!!

University of Florida School of Music Organ Students Concert

from:First United Methodist Church Of Ocala

Hosted by the Ocala Chapter of the American Guild of Organists (AGO), the organ students of the University of Florida will present a varied program on the beautiful pipe organ at...

Oak Run Events: Jan 30 - Feb 5

Presidential Preference Primary Election: Tue, 1-31, 7:00AM - 7:00PM, Orchid Club, Palm Grove and Island Club Ambassadors White Elephant Sale: Sat, 2-4, 10:00AM - 1:00PM, Palm...

Fairway Oaks Ladies Breakfast

The Fairway Oaks Ladies enjoyed breakfast today at the Royal Oaks Dining Room. Here's a few photos of their fellowship and fun. (click any image to enlarge)

CF Recognized as Tree Campus for Third Year

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida has earned 2011 Tree Campus USA recognition for its dedication to campus forestry management and environmental stewardship. This is the third year...

Presentation on Multicultural Understanding

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will host a presentation on “Civil Rights Trail and Multicultural Understanding” with Dr. Gwendolyn Zoharah Simmons, senior lecturer of...

Learn to Golf with CF Citrus

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus will offer Beginning Golf. The course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 31 through Feb. 16, from 4-6 p.m. at the Citrus...

Real Estate Courses at CF Ocala Campus

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The CF Institute at the College of Central Florida has prelicensing and continuing education classes for real estate professionals at the Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road. ...

Microsoft Office Course Offered at CF Citrus

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will offer Microsoft Office Basics course at the Citrus Campus on Saturdays, Feb. 4 through March 31, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Dorothea G. Jerome...

Recycle Your Old Electronics

For the past few weeks I've been collecting old computers, monitors, printers, keyboards and other items from residents. I load up my car with all of this unwanted...

Computer Class, Jan 26

The next class is on Thursday, Jan 26, at 6:30 PM in the Orchid Club. This class is called "Intro to ...

Finalists Named For School-Related Employee Of The Year

from:Marion County Public Schools

MARION COUNTY, FL - One receptionist. One health clinic assistant. Two paraprofessionals. Two permanent classroom substitutes. All six are now in...

Oak Run Events: Jan 23 - 29

Bingo: Tue, 1-24, 4:00PM card sales, 6:00PM games start, Orchid Club ORHA General Meeting: Wed, 1-25, 9:00AM, Orchid Club, meet your new officers and directors ORHA Computer...

Do you decorate with shells?

I love shells and find all kinds of ways to display them. My very favorite shell is the Atlantic Calico Scallop. It's the small shell with the purple...

CF Citrus Offers Motorcycle Training

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida Citrus Campus offers basic motorcycle training in cooperation with the Motorcycle Training Institute. The Motorcycle Basic Rider Course is a...

CF to Offer Information Sessions on 4-Year Degrees

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will hold information sessions on Monday, Jan. 30, for four-year degree programs in Early Childhood Education and Business and Organizational...

Webber Gallery to Host 'Symphony of Sights: 45 Years of FAFO'

from:College Of Central Florida - Ocala Campus

The College of Central Florida will host “A Symphony of Sights: 45 Years of FAFO” at the Webber Gallery. The exhibit, which is comprised of the permanent collection of...