A special food drive to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Andy Fillmore Peace and unity, Reccy Crews of Ocala said about the meaning of the tribute to King.
Members of the community gathered first at Second Bethlehem Baptist Association s Ocala Theological Seminary Christian Education Center, 1205 NW Fourth St., and then drove the short distance to the IES warehouse at 450 NW Second St.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day ceremonies in Ocala have usually included a march over the Silver Springs Boulevard bridge west from downtown. But because of the pandemic, this year the organizers from Second Bethlehem Baptist Association, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission and the Marion County Alumni National Pan Hellenic Council decided to do the food drive instead.
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Children’s charity conducting calendar fundraiser
Superheroes Believe in Miracles, a charity that serves children facing illness, disability or limitations is selling 2021 calendars that feature 13 children dressed up as their favorite superhero.
Calendars cost $10 plus $7 shipping if mailed. Pickup can be arranged in the Valley. To order, visit superheroesbelieveinmiracles.com/ .
Volunteers needed at Kiski Valley Cat & Kitten Rescue
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Cash bash to benefit North Apollo fire department
North Apollo Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a virtual cash bash at noon Jan.16 live on the company Facebook page.
Ten cash prizes totaling $3,750 will be given away. Tickets are $10 for two numbers and are available at Tom’s Auto Service and Fox’s Pizza Den, both in Apollo, or online on at Venmo NorthApollo-VFD or https://checkout.square.site/buy/TBI5STPVDLVAOI5SRMYNDJM6. Must be at least 18 years old to purchase tickets. For questions, call 724-596-7293. There is no need to have a Facebook account. All winners will be contacted.
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Deer Lakes Park, West Deer: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the Veterans Shelter parking lot
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Harrison Hills Park, Natrona Heights, Harrison: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the parking lot at the intersection of Chipmunk and Cottontail drives.
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Hartwood Acres Park, Indiana Township: 8 a.m. to dusk through Jan. 14 in the mansion parking lot
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Indiana Township will offer free pickup for township residents on Monday. Residents should have trees at the curb by 7 a.m. for pickup some time that week.
Decorations and lights should be removed from trees before recycling.
Apollo-Ridge Education Foundation looking for career day participants