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Ocala Resource Guide • Fall 2015

6 WELCOME to Ocala 8 EXHIBITS Appleton Museum of Art 12 ART & ANTIQUES Childhood memories 14 PARK HIGHLIGHT 16 EQUESTRIAN LIVING Equestrian Springs

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Plan your next outdoor adventure at this park... and bring your dog!

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Aiming High! ... in archery and in the classroom.

18 ARCHERY In Florida Schools 22 OCALA EQUINE NEW Website FL Venues & Clubs 24 EQUINE THERAPY 26 DOWNTOWN EVENTS 27 MARION COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Firearms Safety

26 Ocala shines brightly this holiday season!

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24 Therapeutic riding enhances lives.

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MARION COUNTY Services

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BUSINESS LISTINGS

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... and to the premier issue of Ocala Resource Guide!

Our mission is to provide useful, relevant information for new and existing residents, as well as to the many visitors who come here throughout the year!

You will find lots of fun facts, resource information, and articles highlighting what Ocala and Central Florida has to offer.

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At over one-hundred thirty years old, Ocala has a long, rich history. The name “Ocala” is belived to have been derived from the word, “Ocali”, from the extinct Timucuan Indian tribe who once lived here. It was established from it’s role in the Indian Wars. Named in honor of General Francis Marion, Ocala became the county seat of Marion County in 1846. Ocala flourished with it’s own weekly newspaper and a new court house. However, the area suffered during the Civil War, with the population dropping drastically. Ocala boomed again in 1881 a�er the railroad came through the town, but was devastaed just two years later on Thanksgiving Day by a major fire. The severe destruction inspired residents to re-build their growing town with more lasting materials, including brick, granite and steel, giving Ocala the nick-name of “Brick City”.

Today, Ocala is the self proclaimed “Horse Capital of the World”. Hundreds of horse farms make their home in Ocala, many of those being thoroughbred breeding farms. This is because of the higher amounts of calcium found in the soil which benefit the brood mares and yearlings. The temperate weather and convenient central Florida location has drawn equine enthusiasts of every discipline to Ocala. The equine industry here is rapidly growing into a yearround equestrian destination with world class caliber, as evidenced by the recent economic impact study that determined it contributes $2.62 Billion annually to the local economy. This is further demonstrated by the growth of the Florida Horse Park, the higher caliber of events coming to the area, such as the Furusiyya Nations Cup, and the birth of new venues like the Jockey Club.

Temperature Averages Jan Temperature: 46 to 70 F Apr Temperature: 56 to 83 F JulY Temperature: 71 to 92 F Oct Temperature: 61 to 84 F 2013 Population: 336,159

Nearby Cities Gainesville, Florida: 34 miles Jacksonville, Florida: 84 miles Orlando, Florida: 77 miles

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A FINE TIMBER: WOOD AND TRANSFORMATION IN OUR TIME NOVEMBER 14, 2015JANUARY 3, 2016 Organized by the Appleton Museum of Art, this exhibition focuses on three artists currently creating exquisite expressions in wood or about wood. Chuck Sharbaugh is a master artisan who creates beautifully-crafted cabinets with marquetry inlay in the Arts and Crafts style, a tradition that stretches back to the Renaissance. Eric Serritella is an award-winning ceramicist who turns clay into trompe l’oeil objects that appear to be crafted out of birch bark, while Bahk Seon Ghi from Korea makes ethereal installations resembling shapes and architecture out of black charcoal strung with invisible wire. Together these three artists represent humanity’s longstanding relationship

with wood whether through finely-crafted furniture, objects that recall our forests or installations that remind us of the fragility of nature and our responsibility to care for the planet.

CERAMICS WORKSHOP WITH ERIC SERRITELLA OPENED EARTH — THE BEAUTY WITHIN SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 9:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. This hands-on workshop includes instruction on heated clay-stretching techniques to expose the beautiful texture hidden beneath the clay’s smooth outer façade. Multiple techniques for achieving different textures in wheelthrowing and hand building will be demonstrated and practiced by workshop attendees. www.OcalaResourceGuide.com

Eric Serritella is an internationally exhibiting ceramic artist specializing in hand-carved trompe l’oeil vessels transformed into birch and weathered logs. His one-of-a-kind sculptures are internationally recognized and have been exhibited, awarded and collected for their exquisite design and incredibly realistic textures.

They are represented in many museum collections including The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

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backstage pass: NOVEMBER 7, 2015JANUARY 10, 2016

BARON WOLMAN AND THE EARLY YEARS OF ROLLING STONE

Immortalized by writers, filmmakers and musicians from Stephen King to Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show, the cover of Rolling Stone magazine has embodied generations of popular culture. For artists, the cover is a coveted career achievement and for many readers represents the fantasy of the rock-and-roll lifestyle. In the 1960s and ‘70s, Rolling Stone provided a national voice to the counterculture movement and before the days of personal branding, gave readers unprecedented access to musicians.

This exhibition is a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance and The National Endowment for the Arts.

On November 19 the Appleton will host a live musical performance by Saratoga The Band, playing classic rock hits from musicians represented in the exhibition, Backstage Pass. View the exhibition and have your photo taken with a rock star in the photobooth from 5-6 p.m. This event is $5 for museum members and $10 for nonmembers. No RSVP required.

Jimi Hendrix (1942-1970), February 1968 (exhibition print 2014), Filmore West, San Francisco, CA, archival ink jet print, 10 3/4 x 16 inches, courtesy Iconic Images / Baron Wolman Archive. Photo © Baron Wolman.

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‘Tis (almost) the season and the Appleton joins the Urban Family in celebrating with A Dickens Christmas. Along with the popular Dickens Village, see several of the Urban’s beloved, themed trees throughout the museum. And new this year, the Appleton has invited community members and businesses to decorate trees to be displayed along with The Urban Family Holiday Collection.

HOLIDAY FAMILY DAY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 10 A.M.-4 P.M.

Celebrate the holidays during the Appleton’s Family Day event on Saturday, December 5. Everyone is invited free of charge to see A Dickens Christmas, special exhibitions and the permanent collection, as well as participate in carriage rides and art-making activities in the ARTSpace. Light refreshments will be served. No RSVP required; appropriate for all ages. Mick Jagger cover shot selection (b. 1943), 1969 (exhibition print 2014), archival ink jet print, 7 1/2 x 5 inches, courtesy Iconic Images / Baron Wolman Archive. Photo © Baron Wolman.

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ART & ANTIQUES

Art & Antiques

by Dr. Lori

Dumpster or No Dumpster: Back to School edition

By Lori Verderame

Dumpster or No Dumpster ™ is now a familiar game that many play during my TV appearances, at my antiques appraisal events, and via social media on www.Facebook.com/DoctorLori. After developing the game, I play it with folks as a fun way to help guide them through the process of figuring out what to trash and what’s worth cash!

When faced with the decision about which items to pitch from a pile of school stuff, which items would you toss? Get ready to choose. Which would you dumpster?

1. A Munsters TV show lunchbox, circa 1970s 2. A classroom set of instructional cursive writing panels, circa 1960s 3. A macaroni picture frame, circa 1980s 4. Pokemon trading cards, circa 1990-2000s 5. A United States history textbook, circa 1965 Some people don’t realize how much money they are tossing out while cleaning out an attic, basement, storage unit, or vacant home. When you clean out a house and you come across old items that you don’t know about and don’t know their worth, remember they could have significant monetary value.

Using the five back to school items above, I will guide you as to how to identify the valuables.

1. Lunchboxes have been collectible for decades.

Since the early 1930s, the lunchtime carryall has been a highly recognizable collectible. In the 1950s when cartoon characters, celebrities, and athletes appeared on lunchboxes, they became traded, collectible, and widely desirable. The Munsters TV show 12

lunchbox from the 1970s featuring characters Herman, Lily, and Eddie is a keeper. Value: $175-$250 Ok, so that was an easy one. What about the other back to school items? Do they make the dumpster or not? Remember you only have to decide the fate of five items. Get an in-home appraisal first when you are going through a whole houseful ofstuff. Many people call on me for help. Ok, let’s continue.

You are cleaning out your Aunt Christine’s house and she was an elementary school teacher… Do these items get relegated to the dumpster?

2. Instructional cursive writing panels were once posted above chalkboards in American classrooms.

These teaching aids helped children learn to write in cursive letters. Some of you may remember them, but there is a generation of millennials who were never taught cursive writing. With the introduction of personal computers, teaching cursive writing became a thing of the past. Unlike other valuable classroom items, these cardboard alphabet letter forms can go to the dumpster. They aren’t worth much!

3. You have to keep the macaroni picture frame because a child in your life made it with love. You can store it for the long term in a plastic storage bag within a plastic tub to prevent insects from chewing it up in your storage area. Value: Sentimental and priceless!

4. Pokemon trading cards, circa 1999-2000s. Some are valuable today and some are perpetuating a longstanding myth. Here is the real deal: There are some Pokemon cards like the holographic version of Charizard from the first edition printed in 1999 that bring big bucks from collectors. This card in excellent condition can command several hundreds to a few thousand dollars. Most Pokemon cards are worth $5 to $50 each. But, another Pokemon card that gets a lot of press is the famous Pikachu Illustrator card.

And, this is important… this card was purportedly never released in English and never sold. It was a contest prize in Japan. It is believe that fewer than 5 such cards exist worldwide and some say that each Pikachu Illustrator card is worth $20,000. In my expert opinion, I don’t think that card is worth $20,000 because no comparable card has ever been sold.

If another card like it hasn’t sold for $20,000 then the illusive Pikachu Illustrator card isn’t worth $20,000.

Don’t buy the hype. If you find good condition Pokemon cards, make sure they don’t end up in the dumpster.

Lastly, do you pitch the old United States history textbook full of out of date information?

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5. Like outdated encyclopedias, old history textbooks aren’t worth that much to collectors unless they are special editions, series, etc. Most are best used for DIY or interior design projects, scrapbooking, etc.

For instance, I’ve seen DIY bookcases made out of a wooden frame and glued together old textbooks and DIY table base of vintage books with a glass top, too. Some people use the colorful, outdated and cheaply printed maps from these books for a decorative wall display with a vintage look.

Keep playing Dumpster or No Dumpster™ to discover which items are worth holding on to long term. Welcome Back to School.

Toys that Inspire Art & Fashion

Last year, the following toys were inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum located in Rochester, NY: soap bubbles, little green army men, and the Rubik’s cube. The Strong Museum has one of the largest collection of toys, board games, dolls, video and electronic games worldwide.

To date, 56 toys have been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame which was established in 1998. Some of the other interesting inductees into the Toy Hall of Fame include the Rubber Duck, the stick (yes!), the cardboard box, the game of chess, Hot Wheels toy cars, the doll house, Star Wars action figures, and dominoes. Anyone can nominate a toy to the National Toy Hall of Fame.

Final selections are made on the advice of a panel of judges made up of historians, educators, and others in the field of play. This prompted me to consider how vintage toys are repurposed into new and true art forms. I found some pretty interesting collaborative efforts, mainly in the areas of craft, fashion, art, and jewelry design.

Crayola crayon and colored pencil necklaces are the result of a designer using a pre-fab necklace, rope, or chain link to string through a group of predrilled crayons or pencils to make a colorful necklace. Colored pencils can also be chopped up and strung in the manner of small scale beads to make bracelets, necklaces, etc.

Another unusual toy inspired work of art is the Lego toys that have been made into high fashion, ultra pricey couture and jewelry pieces. For instance, the Chanel clutch purse debuted ranges in price from $9,900 to $11,000 each. These Chanel purses are true

works of art hence the pricetag. The purses come in bright colors just like original Lego building blocks and feature geometric shapes. Since their introduction, the Chanel Lego purse has been seen in the hand of some of today’s trendy celeb-fashionistas Rihanna, Jennifer Biel, Dakota Fanning, and Kim Kardashian West.

Purses are not the only Lego-inspired artwork out there. The Smithsonian Institution’s annual Craft2Wear event featured jewelry using Lego blocks. Actual Lego blocks are strung together into necklaces, earrings, and bracelets by several designers the world over. Some are enhance with sterling silver, set precious stones, and gold leaf.

If you are a gamer, then consider keeping your spare change in or spending your spare change on a PlayStation wallet. Inspired by Sony’s best-selling video game console introduced in 1994, the PlayStation wallet is modeled after the look of the original PlayStation and like some of their games, the wallet is hand held.

Beanie baby purses featuring stuffed animals turned pocketbooks still focus on the famous Ty tag and animals with clever names like Beary Bag (bear) and Hutch Clutch (rabbit).

And, lastly, in the world of high fashion, shoes are at the forefront of today’s trends.

There is no playing around when it comes to a women’s shoe closet. I have a pretty serious shoe collection myself.

And, toys have inspired some pretty innovative high heels like the erector set shoes designed by Jimmy Choo.

Just as erector sets prompted children to build miniature skyscrapers, you will be soaring from your ankles to your toes on these urban-inspired Choo shoes.

Lastly, Anna Wintour’s book titled Manolo Blahnik Drawings highlight the designs of Manolo Blahnik.

You can see the wit and whimsy—some of it coming from toys—in the luscious designs of his “just can’t live without” shoe creations.

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PARK HIGHLIGHT

JERVEY GANTT RECREATION COMPLEX AND LETTY TOWLES DOG PARK 2200 SE 36 Avenue and 2299 SE 32 Avenue

This park has it all! It has a convenient location, it is well maintained and clean. It has nice rest rooms and a ton of activities! AND- the Letty Towles Dog Park is right next to it!

• Basketball • Football/Soccer • Pool • Racquetball • Softball • Tennis • Playground • Exercise Eqpmt • Pavillion • Picnic Shelters w/ tables

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Both the large and small dog area entries have a double gate to corral escapees!

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Your horses are snoozing under a tree. You’re having coffee with friends in your home at Equestrian Springs and deciding whether to ride the community trail or attend one of the many equestrian events in Ocala, “Horse Capital of the World.”

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Designed to simplify and beautify your life, Equestrian Springs offers: • 27 small-acreage residential estates for horse and nature lovers • Winding roads with decorative street lights • Underground electric and fiber optic internet/phone • 3-acre community park with spring-fed pond • Beautiful water features • 2-mile shaded trail for riding and hiking • Easy access to shopping, restaurants, culture • National and international flights out of Gainesville, Orlando, Tampa

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Consider Ocala For Yourself And Your Horses When you’re ready for a change of pace and a sophisticated country lifestyle, consider Equestrian Springs in Ocala. Do come by and visit - you’ll fall in love with what you see.

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rchery in school The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hoping that students hitting the mark in the sport of archery will translate into hitting the mark in the classroom.

The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) originated in the Kentucky school system in 2002, and the response from teachers and students was so overwhelming that the program has now branched out to 47 states, Canada, Australia, Africa, Mongolia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and the Middle East. Florida’s NASP has trained teachers from over 425 public schools, private schools and home school associations.

Teachers attend an all-day workshop to become certified Basic Archery Instructors. They learn how to safely administer the program in the school curriculum, generally during physical education classes. With 18 million kids shooting in the NASP internationally, there has never been an accident!

Teachers also learn about grant opportunities to help their school purchase a start-up equipment kit at a very reasonable cost.

Students will spend two weeks in P.E. learning about the sport. The first 2-3 days will be spent on safety, and after that they get to shoot a lot. The benefit to the individual child in the school is enormous. Their enthusiasm and self-esteem continues to grow as they find they can be good at this sport.

You don’t have to dunk a basketball or hit a fastball, average school kids find they can excel and compete, many for the first time in their lives.

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Teachers are right there on the shooting line with the kids.

Everything is done with whistle commands, as students are instructed to pick up the bow, walk to the firing line, wait for the whistle then pick up an arrow. Always point it down range and in a safe direction. They loose their arrows upon command. They rack the bow again and the whistle allows them to go downrange and withdraw the arrows from of the target in a safe manner. When they carry the arrows back, they are covering the points so there’s no possibility of someone getting hurt.

The bows come in a variety of colors and are made by the Genesis Company. They are light and easy to handle, and if they are too heavy for some students, they can be adjusted from 20 pounds to 10 pounds for easier use (the NASP is

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offered to students from grades 4 through 12). Because of the wide range of adjustment, the same bow can be used by every student in the school.

In February of 2016, the Florida NASP will conduct its 9th Annual State Tournament. Prior to this date, the tournament was held at the Easton Newberry Archery Park in Newberry, FL. Due to facility size limitations, the tournament will be moved to the Carver Recreation Center in Bartow, with the capacity to hold almost 1,000 shooters in one day. In the 2015 National Tournament at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, 12,045 young archers from 763 schools in 42 states and Washington DC had surpassed NASP’s 2014 world record of 10,443 archers.

$94 Million. $2.62 Billion.

In surveys conducted by Responsive Management in Virginia, a majority of teachers report they are satisfied with NASP and rate it as an effective learning tool. They also state that archery has improved their student’s self-confidence, behavior and attitudes.

NASP teaches attitude, discipline, respect and self-control. It improves school attendance, increases physical activity, is cogender, and translates into interesting subject matter for math, science and history teachers.

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If your child’s school is interested in learning more about Florida’s National Archery in the Schools Program, please contact Steve Robbins, Florida NASP Coordinator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. He can be reached at 386 754-1655 or via email at steven. robbins@myfwc.com. They are always interested in adding new schools to the program, and exposing kids to the joys of a new outdoor adventure!

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EQUINE

CEP Reveals New Equine Web Portal: TheHorseCapital.com

By Sadie Fitzpatrick

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Horse Parks, Venues and Organizations Canterbury Show Place, Newberry, FL www.canterburyshowplace.com Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL www.flhorsepark.com Grand Oaks Resort, Wiersdale, FL www.thegrandoaks.com

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unveiled the long-awaited equine web portal, TheHorseCapital.com, at September’s exCEPtional Mornings breakfast. The web portal is designed to be a comprehensive listing of equine businesses, farms, venues, and tours. The site provides a user-friendly approach to learning about all facets of Ocala/Marion County’s equine community.

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CEP staff members, along with a dedicated committee of equine insiders, met in late spring to determine what horse enthusiasts and equine aficionados would most want to have available when viewing the website.

Categories such as Industry Facts, Breeds, Disciplines, FAQs, and History of the Equine Industry in Marion County were included. Working with web designers Younger & Associates, who designed the CEP website, they were able to create a bright, easy-to-use portal that provides up-to-the-minute information.

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Visitors to the site can also learn about local farm tours, trail rides, and upcoming equine events. The business directory is an all-inclusive listing of equine businesses ranging from equine insurance to feed stores.

Inclusion in the directory is not limited to CEP partners and is no charge. Those with upcoming equestrian events are invited to submit their event details to the website for approval, and the event will then populate on the equine events calendar.

This calendar is designed not only to provide visitors with information about upcoming events, but also prevents overlapping of event dates.

Anyone involved in the equine community is encouraged to submit the contact information for their business to be included in the business directory. Please send the category under which your business fits, the name of your business, address, phone number, and web address to Sadie Fitzpatrick, Director of Communication for the CEP, at Sadie@OcalaCEP.com or by calling 352.629.8051 ext. 112.

To visit the equine portal, visit www.TheHorseCapital.com. www.OcalaResourceGuide.com

HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, FL HITSshows.com Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, West Palm Beach, FL www.pbcgov.com/parks/equestrian Longwood Farm, Ocala, FL www.longwoodfarmsouth.com Marion Therapeutic Riding Association www.mtraocala.org Ocala Breeders Sales, Ocala, FL www.obssales.com Palm Beach Polo Club, Wellington, FL www.internationalpoloclub.com Southeast Livestock Pavillion, Ocala, FL www.marioncountyfl.org STRIDE Dressage www.STRIDEdressage.org Stirrups ‘n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center www.stirrupsnstrides.com

Please visit the above web sites for more information on these venues and organizations, and to check their current event schedules.

To add your venue or organization, please email info@eliteequestrian.us

Camp Nashoba North

A traditional sleep away camp in the beautiful Sebago Lake region, southern Maine.

Delicious & Nutritious Premium Quality Horse Treats All Natural, No Preservatives Available in Three Flavors: • Original Recipe • Show Safe • Cinnamon- no sugar

Sailing • Windsurfing • Waterskiing • Wake Boarding • Basketball • Soccer • Tennis Pottery • Woodworking • Music • Drama • Dance • Animal Care • Rock Climbing Archery • Kayaking • Canoeing • Horseback Riding • Golf Lessons

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Serving the heart of Florida since 1985, Marion Therapeutic Riding Association (MTRA) is a PATH Premier Accredited therapeutic horseback riding organization for individuals of all ages challenged by physical, mental or emotional disabilities.

Since our inception, we’ve had one clear mission: to offer the miraculous benefits of therapeutic horseback riding and equine facilitated learning to persons of all ages and capabilities that are physically, mentally or emotionally challenged. There is magic in horses that has been proven to be strong medicine.

Persons with disabilities benefit physically and emotionally from therapeutic riding activities. Horseback activities encourage stretching and strengthening of underused or underdeveloped muscles, improve posture and coordination, help develop gross and fine motor skills, increase the riders’ awareness of their body and improve their range of motion. Horses have a three-dimensional movement that is unique and unable to be replicated in any other way. While the horse moves forward, it also sways side-to-side. When a subject is properly seated on the horse, this movement causes the student to involuntarily use many more core muscles than they typically would when walking or sitting on their own. In addition, riders with disabilities increase their self-esteem and self-confidence, learning problem solving skills and increase their ability to focus and stay on task.

MTRA provides therapeutic horseback riding or Equine Assisted Therapy sessions at a very minimal cost or on a sliding scale for those who cannot afford our very reasonable fees. The program income provides only 10-15% of the funding needed annually to keep our services in 24

place to cover the very high costs of feeding and maintaining horses, maintaining our facility, overhead costs such an insurance, staff and certified PATH instructors. Therefore, we rely heavily on the generosity of the community and its businesses and corporations through donations, grants and other funding. In addition to the expense of our services provided at our Greenway location, for almost 30 years we have maintained the equine assisted therapy program at the Hillcrest School for the exception children, www.OcalaResourceGuide.com

without charging the students and with no funding assistance from the school district.

During the 2014-15 Program Year, MTRA served an average of 45 riders per month at the Greenway facility and an average of 14 riders per month at Hillcrest. The total number of riding hours for the year at Greenway was 1627 and at Hillcrest was 514. At Greenway over 50% of the riders pay a reduced rate and 100% of

the riders at Hillcrest pay no fees. For the Program Year we utilized 179 volunteers who clocked in 13,977.50 hours, which equals a $315,124.98 in-kind donation.

MTRA is one of the designated charities for the 7th Annual Chairity Event sponsored by the Ocala Marion County Association of Realtors. For sponsorship opportunities, advertising or ticket information call R. Susan Smith at 352-452-0627 or Karen Cunningham at 352-804-6472.

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The generous folks at Sociagro have put together some amazing items for a raffle to benefit MTRA, with winners drawn on December 1, 2015. If you’re a Paso Fino fanatic, you will want to secure your ticket for a chance to win the Grand Prize, an embryo from their Grand National Champion Mare GOCETONA DE VILLA PARAISO! This exemplary mare is sired by Bribon de San Isidro and is out of theMarciano daughter Gocetona O Traviata. She was most recently the 2013 Youth Classic Fino Champion at The Spectrum International Paso Fino Show in Miami with 6 year old Micaela Gomez, a testament to her loving and kind disposition.

If you are not the lucky winner of this embryo, you will still have a chance at one of these incredible prizes: •One week for four (4) adults at a vacation rental home in the Florida Keys (lodging accommodations only) • Large screen TV • One year supply of Ocala’s own favorite all-natural horse treats, SNEAK-E-SNACKS • Two cases each of horse shampoo and wound wash from Silverequine Tickets are $100 each or three (3) for $200. Visit www.mtraocala. org for more information and to purchase tickets, and you will be supporting MTRA’s programs with your purchase

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Feel Downtown LIVE Harvest Fest Music & Food Truck Festival ft. Blackberry Smoke November 14, 2015 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tuscawilla Park, 500 Northeast Sanchez Avenue Ocala, FL 34470 352-789-2486 The City of Ocala will host the second annual fall Feel Downtown Live event on Saturday, November 14 from 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. The Harvest Fest Music & Food Truck Festival will feature the critically acclaimed southern rock band Blackberry Smoke as the headliner. Blackberry Smoke has performed with acts such as Zac Brown Band and ZZ Top, among several other national recording artists in the country, rock and blues genres.

Harvest Fest will be the first event to feature live music on the new outdoor stage in Tuscawilla Park, 899 N.E. Sanchez Ave., adjacent to the Reilly Arts Center. A music all day, plus more than 10 food trucks and a craft beer garden provided

by Tri Eagle Sales. Admission to the festival is completely free with a donation of a canned good or non-perishable food item. VIP tickets are also available for $40.00 and will include up-close access to both stages, separate restroom access, one free drink and a free Harvest Fest t-shirt. Other major contributing sponsors include Angie Lewis State Farm and Insight Credit Union.

Visitwww.feeldowntownlive.com for more information about Harvest Fest as it becomes available.

Holiday Movie Under the Lights December 18, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Ocala Citizen’s Circle SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 352-368-5517 Snuggle up with your family and friends as we enjoy a Christmas movie on the really BIG screen. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be served. For details, please call 352-368-5517.

First Friday Art Walks Down Town Ocala Farmer’s Markets: On The Ocala Square Every Saturday Morning Circle Square Commons on Thursdays 9 am to 1 pm 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala FL 34481

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Marion Ballet Theatre is proud to announce the 35th presentation of The Nutcracker at Ocala Civic Theatre.

Performance dates are December 11 through 20. Specific times and ticket prices will be posted on our web site and on the Ocala Civic Theatre web site as well.

We will again feature new choreography, costumes and backdrops - the focus this year is on Act II - The Land of the Sweets.

Come and share the wonder of Marion Ballet Theatre’s Nutcracker an Ocala Christmas tradition. http://www.marionballettheatre.org

Light Up Ocala November 21, 2015 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Downtown Ocala 352-368-5517 Ocala Symphony Orchestra: Ocala’s Symphony Under the Lights December 4, 2015 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Citizens’ Circle at City Hall 151 Southeast Osceola Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471 Pamela Calero 352-351-1606

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December 6, 2015 2 - 6 PM Location: St. Mark’s Methodist Church 1839 NE 8th Road Ocala, FL 34470

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Course Fee: $75.00 Refresher Fee: $30.00 This class includes a three hour classroom lecture with a certified firearms instructor and an opportunity to shoot at the range. You may bring your own gun and ammunition OR one will be provided to you by MCSO. At the conclusion of the class, you will be presented the certificate needed for application to obtain a Florida concealed weapon license.

The Marion County Tax Collectors Office now offers electronic processing of applications, photos and fingerprints for $138.

To register or for more information contact: Kassi Reidt at (352) 369-6849 or kreidt@marionso.com

Conveniently located off I-75 at Exit 354 on Hwy 27, just 2 miles from downtown Ocala. Close to Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs, Wild Waters, Appleton Art Museum, Ocala Speedway, Ocala Breeder Sales and Equine Venues.

Registration and Payment Deadline: December 1, 2015 Checks should be payable to: “MCSO Foundation” Mail checks to: Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Attn: Kassi Reidt PO Box 1987, Ocala, FL 34478

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We accept cash or check. Please make checks payable to: American Cancer Society (ACS) Contact Volunteer Services for more information deadams@marionso.com/ kreidt@marionso.com/ 352-369-6889

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In addition, thousands of equestrains flock to Ocala, Florida every early winter through late spring to train and show their horses. While they are here, they- eat out, have clothes dry cleaned, require car repairs, need medical attention, shop for clothes, seek other entertainment, etc. The Ocala Resource Guide directs them to the goods and services needed while they are visiting. It is distributed at the main venues they frequent: HITS Show Time Farm, The Florida Horse Park, South East Livestock Pavillion, and other major events and training facilities, as well as local tack shops.

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Ocala, Marion County Services www.marioncountyfl.org

DRIVER LICENSE/MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES Info/Locations: http://www.flhsmv.gov/offices/marion.html 352-368-8200 VOTER REGISTRATION www.votemarion.com/Register-to-Vote VETERANS SERVICES 2528 E. Silver Springs Blvd. Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: 352-671-8422 Fax: 352-671-8424 Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Park hours: Sunrise-sunset.

Park office staffed: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

DOG LICENSES Purchase a dog license.Licenses are $8 for a juvenile or spayed/neutered pet and $40 for an unspayed/unneutered pet. You can purchase licenses at the Animal Center or mail a self-addressed, stamped envelope and proof of the rabies vaccine to 5701 SE 66th St., Ocala, FL 34480 and staff will mail you the license.

Participating veterinarians also sell licenses.

WATER UTILITY COMPANY 710 NE 30th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470 Phone:352-622-1171 ELECTRICAL UTILITIES http://www.ocalafl.org/us/ 201 SE 3rd Street Ocala, FL 34471-2172 Phone: 352-629-2489 Fax: 352-629-1381 IVR: -352-629-8216 Report power outages, service interruptions, unsafe conditions, etc. 352-351-6666 MARION COUNTY UF/IFAS EXTENSION SERVICE 2232 NE Jacksonville Road Ocala, FL 34470 Phone: 352-671-8400 Fax: 352-671-8420 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

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RECREATION & PARKS www.ocalafl.org/recpark or www.floridastateparks.org Find a park locater as well as guidelines for using and enjoying the parks including rental of park pavillions for private parties.

Marion County Parks and Recreation: 352-671-8560 Ocala National Forest Visitor Center: 352-236-0288 Florida State Parks Information Center: 850-245-2157 Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala FL 34471 352-732-1225 My.FWC.com Silver Springs State Park 1425 NE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470 352-236-7148 www.SilverSprings.com www.SilverSprings.com/wild-waters Ocala National Forest 325 John Knox Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32303 904-942-9300 www.stateparks.com/ocala.html ARTS & CULTURE Marion Cultural Alliance 352-369-1500 23 SW Broadway Street, Ocala, FL www.mcaocala.com Marion Ballet Theatre 352-840-9636 www.marionballettheatre.org Appleton Museum of Art 352-291-4455 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala FL 34470-5001 www.AppletonMuseum.org Ocala Civic Theatre 352-236-2851 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala FL 34470 www.ocalacivictheatre.com VISITORS AND CONVENTION BUREAU 352-438-2800 112 N. Magnolia Avenue, Ocala FL 34475 www.OcalaMarion.com

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Munroe Regional Medical Center 1500 SW FIRST AVE (352) 351-7200 Emergency Service: Yes

HEART OF FLORIDA HEALTH CENTER LOCATIONS • HFHC Central 1025 SW 1st Avenue, Ocala, 34471

Ocala Regional Medical Center 1431 SW 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34478 Tel: (352) 401-1000 | Directions Emergency services: yes

• HFHC East 1801 SE 32nd Avenue, Ocala 34471 • HFHC West 6041 SW 53th St - #100,Ocala 34474

West Marion Community Hospital 4600 SW 46th Court Ocala, FL 34474 Tel: (352) 291-3000

• HFHC Children’s Dental 255 SE 17th Street, Ocala 34471 • HFHC Belleview 7055 SE 110th Street Road, Belleview 34420

EMERGENCY CARE CENTERS Express Care of Ocala: 352-732-9888 1834 Southwest 1st Avenue Suite #201 Ocala, FL 33471-8102 Walk-Ins welcome, Open 7 Days A Week: Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Saturday 8am-4pm, Sunday 8am-4pm Care Spot 2415 SW College Rd: 352-237-3536 Ocala, FL 34474 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday, 8 am to 5pm Absolute Quick Care: 352 693-5900 1665 SW 44th Ave, Suite 105 Ocala, FL 34473 www.absolutequickcare.com Email: info@absolutequickcare.com Boulevard Urgent Care: 352-291-5000 1808 E Silver Springs Blvd.

Ocala, FL 34470-6921 Med One: 352-694-6331 6160 SW Highway 200 Ocala, FL 34476-8307 www.urgentcarelocations.com

• HFHC Southwest 100 Marion Oaks Blvd, Ocala 34473 • HFHC Reddick 4500 NW 152nd Avenue, Reddick 32686 • Administrative Offices 203 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Suite 101 Ocala, FL 34470 Ocala Family Medical Center 2230 SW 19th Avenue Road Ocala, FL 34471 352-237-4133

Contractors Frank’s Tree Service 352-272-3474 Needham Plumbing Electric Service 352-266-0525 Ultimate Granite 352-748-1133 www.thevillagesgranite.com

Financial/ Real Estate AAA Insurance AAA.com/ocala 352-237-6251 Equus Realty, Becky Faircloth 9897 NW 83rd Place, Ocala FL 34482 352-843-0645 Florida Credit Union • 9680 SW 114th Street • 3504 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

• 2424 SW 17th Road 352-237-8222 Fontana Realty, Karen Hollon 915-SE 17th St, Ocala FL 34471 352-266-7699

OFMC Wellness Center 2131 SW 20th Place Ocala, FL 34471 352-237-4133

Principal Financial Group, Diana Williams 50 SE 16th Ave, Ocala FL 34471 352-629-6556

OFMC Dermatology & Aesthetic Center 2121 SW 22nd Place Ocala, FL 34471 352-237-4133

Showcase Realty, Sally Lewis 5780 SW 20th St, Ocala FL 34474 352-351-4718

Dining/Lodging Golden Palms Inn & Suite 3767 NW Blitchon Rd, Ocala FL 34475 352-732-2300 Taste of Everywhere 4901 E. Silver Springs Blvd, unit 503, Ocala FL 352-622-3121

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