Socially Speaking

from Ocala Magazine February 2022 Digital Issue

Dining Out

Flora: A State of Whim by Leslie Jean Wengler

The exhibit's opening reception at NOMA Gallery was a beautiful success.

“Flora, or fauna as we see it with the human eye, can often be left unnoticed for its unique beauty. This show is to embark the journeyman on a deeper path within the ordinary. I have always had an affinity similar to Alice in Wonderland; in a state of whimsical wonder surrounding these ornate objects. It is my hope that you will see the transcendence nature has to offer if we pause & take a closer inspection. Come take a journey with me down the “Rabbit hole.” If you must, to see what nature has always intended us too, if only we have the patience to pause - observe and appreciate. It truly is a world within its own of wonder & whim.” —Leslie Jean Wengler

Kiwanis Club of Ocala: Honoring the Heroes of COVID

PHOTOS BY RALPH DEMILIO

On November 20, 2021, Kiwanis Club of Ocala, held a special ceremony at Camp Kiwanis, in honor of the Heroes of COVID. Those honored were a mixture of caretakers, nurses, Dr's, Military, volunteers and other persons making and being the difference during this pandemic season we are all in together.

The names of honorees were purchased and placed via the Annual Brick Program of Kiwanis with their names placed upon the brick and then around the Flag Pole located at Camp Kiwanis to always be remembered. Some of those honored, have unfortunately passed due to the COVID virus.

Kiwanis of Ocala gave a special tribute to Nick Nikkenen, a long time Kiwanis member, who recently passed of complications of COVID. He served as Chair of Camp Kiwanis Trustee Board and was the Marion County Assistant Property Appraiser.

Honored Recipients and Volunteers

NC and Shelley Sizemore,Chair

Karen Dailey,Chair and Joe Voge

Bob Murphy

Nick Nikkenen Jim Phillips, Honorees, Joe Voge Louise Werner with Honorees and Volunteers

Retirement Community Retirement Community Retirement Community

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Ties & Tiaras

STORY + PHOTOS BY LEIGHTON OKUS

The Marion County Children’s Alliance hosted Ties & Tiaras, a special Daddy/Daughter Date night at the Marion Theatre on January 21st. This second annual event was an effort to raise community awareness and provide a memorable experience for fathers (or father figures) and their little princesses. Guests were treated to a night at the movies, complete with sweet treats, tiaras, flowers and keepsake photos. Both dads and daughters were dressed to the nines for this special night downtown! To learn more about the SKIP Program and the Marion County Children’s Alliance, visit mcchildrensalliance.org.