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• Strawberry Festival Benefiting Habitat for Humanity

• Stuff the Bus (Marion County)

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• Rotary

• Sumter County Chamber of Commerce

• United Way

• Vanguard High School

• Veterans Helping Veterans

• Vets Helping Vets

• Voices of Change Animal League

• Williston Central Christian Academy

3rd Annual “Be You!” A Walk for Children’s Mental Health

April, TBD

This second annual walk benefits children who utilize services at The Centers in Ocala and recognizes the importance of individuality in children’s mental health. thecenters.us or facebook.com/beyouwalk or (352) 291-5555

Brick City Blues Festival

May 18

Hear some of your favorite local and regional blues acts, all to benefit the Ocala Outreach Foundation’s Feed the Need project. ocalaoutreach.com or (352) 535-0321

Derby Day—10K, 5K & Kids 1K

May, TBD

The annual Derby Day event benefits the PACE Center for Girls of Marion County. PACE serves girls with academic, counseling and transition services. pacecenter.org/ locations/marion or (352) 369-0571

5th Annual Glo with the Flo 5K Race

August, TBD

This fun, nighttime 5K will light up historic downtown Ocala and benefits the Marion County Children’s Alliance and the Drayton Florence Foundation facebook.com/glowiththeflo

United Way of Citrus County Boots & Bling

August, TBD

Boots & Bling, sponsored by Mike Bays State Farm, is an evening of dinner, drinks and live music. citrusunitedway.org or (352) 795-5483

16th Annual Cattle

Baron’s Ball

September 15

Wear your best Western duds in support of the American Cancer Society’s community-based patient services programs, life-saving cancer research and education. http://bit.ly/2zrIJdr or (352) 350-2273

Walk to End

Alzheimer’s

September, TBD

This walk is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide and raises awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. alz.org or (352) 372-6266

Ocala Shrine Rodeo

September, TBD

Come out for a night of bucking broncos and rodeo cowboys—all to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provides care for children in the areas of orthopaedics, burn care, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. facebook.com/ocalashrinerodeo or (352) 694-1515

5th Annual Team

Scrabble

October, TBD

Come out for a rousing game of team Scrabble, all to benefit the Marion County Literacy Council The organization is focused on making sure adult citizens have access to resources to help improve literacy skills. marionliteracy.org or (352) 690-7323

23rd Annual Autumn Gift Market

October, TBD

This event supports the Junior League of Ocala, which promotes volunteerism, develops the potential of women and improves communities through the e ective action and leadership of volunteers. juniorleagueofocala.com

5th Annual Dining in the Dark

October, TBD

A journey of tastes, sounds, touch, appreciation and awareness, guests will walk and dine in total darkness to experience the same challenges faced by blind and visually impaired people. All proceeds benefit the Florida Center for the Blind flblind.org or (352) 873-4700

Jeeptoberfest

October, TBD

The annual fall Jeep show and swap meet will be held at the Ocala Speedway. The event benefits Paws for a Cause and Interfaith Emergency Services. ocalajeepclub.com

Heart Walk

October, TBD

The annual Marion County Heart Walk benefits the American Heart Association marionheartwalk.kintera.org or (800) 257-6941, ext. 8107

4th Annual Suitcase Party

October, TBD

Pack your bags and bring your suitcases while you enjoy a great time in the hangar. Outside the open hangar door will sit a private jet, planes, limos and more. All proceeds benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Citrus County. bgccitrus.org or (352) 621-9225

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

October, TBD

This annual tradition raises money for the American Cancer Society. Celebrating survivorship, the event happens during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. makingstrides. acsevents.org or (352) 629-4727

Swing for Survivors

October, TBD