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The Ocala Parrot Head Club: The club will host its annual blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 27) at LifeSouth Community Blood Center, 1607 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. All donors will receive a recognition T-shirt and COVID-19 antibody testing. Trop-Rock artists Carl & Mel Page will provide live entertainment. For more information, contact Parrot Head Club President Cindy McCambridge at cindymac58@gmail.com or LifeSouth Community Blood Center at 622-3544.
Strawberry Festival: The Timberline Farm Strawberry Festival, which will help support the St. Theresa s soup kitchen, will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 13 and noon to 6 p.m. March 14 at the farm, 3200 SE 115th St. Belleview. Details at 454-4113 or www.timberlinefarm.net.
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Fairs, music, and other weekend events
Southeastern Youth Fair: Marion County’s historic Southeastern Youth Fair has been running since 1941; this year’s event takes place Feb. 19-27 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Children’s events and livestock shows and sales. This is the premier event for 4-H and FFA students in Marion County. For details, seyfair.com or 629-1255.
Orange Blossom Opry: Live music this weekend at the Orange Blossom Opry, 16439 SE 138th Terrace, Weirsdale: The music of Garth Brooks, Feb. 19; The Return - Ultimate Beatles Experience, Feb. 20; and the Everly Brothers Experience, Feb. 21. Showtimes and ticket costs vary. Details at obopry.com or 821-1201.
Caliber Car Wash Announces New Ocala Development in Silver Springs Shores
Caliber s State-of-the-Art Wash Continues Central Florida Expansion
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OCALA, Fla., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Caliber Car Wash is pleased to announce the development of its second Ocala wash located in Silver Springs Shores. The company currently operates three washes in Central Florida, including a wash on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala.
Caliber Car Wash on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala, Florida. We re looking forward to opening our second location in our hometown, said Caliber spokesperson and Ocala native Mac McCall. As the location of our first wash, Ocala has a central role in shaping our organization s growth, and we look forward to serving more members of our community by providing additional jobs and a better vehicle clean.
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Southeastern Youth Fair: Marion County’s historic Southeastern Youth Fair has been running since 1941; this year’s event takes place Feb. 19-27 at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala. Children’s events and livestock shows and sales. This is the premier event for 4-H and FFA students in Marion County. For details, seyfair.com or 629-1255.
Discovery Center Date Night: A unique kid-free experience from 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 19 just for adults at The Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. Guests may enjoy light appetizers, drinks and chances to enjoy the center, including the “Chain Reaction Charlie” exhibit. Play and tinker in the exhibit hall and participate in guided, hands-on building challenges. Tickets $30 per couple. Details at mydiscoverycenter.org or 401-3900.