STEM@Work is a program bringing real-world experience in science, technology, engineering and math to students in Marion County. The Public Education Foundation of Marion County received a $2,000 grant from AT&T which will support the creation of a science center at Silver River Museum. 2020-12-18
Marion County s top teacher continues quest for science lab equipment
Vanguard High science teacher Euan Hunter’s mission to buy equipment for a districtwide state-of-the-art science lab at the Silver River Museum continues nearly a year after the Scotsman won Marion County Teacher of the Year honors.
On Jan. 24, Hunter was named Marion County’s top educator at the 30th annual Golden Apple Gala. With that honor, Hunter received a three-year lease to a new Hyundai Sonata from Jenkins Auto Group.
Hunter asked Jenkins Auto Group to donate the $10,000 value of the lease toward Silver River laboratory equipment. He sacrificed free use of a car for three years to help fund his dream for the Silver River lab.
Lend a hand: A listing of volunteer opportunities in Ocala/Marion County for Dec. 13, 2020
Ocala Star-Banner
Editor s note: Lend a Hand is the Star-Banner’s running list of volunteer opportunities in Marion County. To submit a call for volunteers, or to revise this list in any way, email calendar@starbanner.com and write “Lend a Hand” in the message line.
Brother s Keeper: Assist in thrift store, soup kitchen and more. (622-3846)
City of Ocala: Multiple opportunities including special events, Fort King National Historic Landmark Visitor’s Center, Fleet Management Shop and Discovery Center. (368-5517 or ccarroll@ocalafl.org)
Crones’ Cradle Conserve: Learn about organic farming and help with tasks. (595-3377)