The Champions of the Word Gavel Club

08/21/2026

Big ideas start with one conversation. One question. One brave voice.

TEDxOcala is more than an event, it's a place where curiosity meets creativity, where powerful stories inspire action, and where ideas spark meaningful change.

Join us for a day of thought-provoking talks, authentic connections, and unforgettable moments with a community that believes ideas can shape the future.

📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Reilly Arts Center | Ocala, Florida

✨ Be inspired.
✨ Meet amazing people.
✨ Leave with ideas that stay with you long after the event ends.

🎟 Reserve your seat today and be part of the conversation. You can get tickets at TEDxOcala.com

03/16/2026

🎬 Friday Night Done Right – Movie Night at Midtown Station!
Join us for a family-friendly movie night featuring the movie 🍿 Inside Out! Enjoy free snacks and swag (while supplies last), grab dinner or treats from Midtown Station vendors, and relax with the community for a fun evening.
This event is a reminder that young people can have a great Friday night without drugs or alcohol — just fun, friends, and a great movie!
📅 March 27, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Midtown Station
235 NE Watula Ave, Ocala, FL
Hosted by MCCA’s CCASA & SKIP programs.
This event is open to the community, and Midtown Station restaurants will remain open for normal business.
Bring your friends, bring your family, and enjoy a great night out! 🍿

03/16/2026

Photodump 3.21 Down Syndrome in Action
Photo credits to all respective photographers
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02/22/2026

💦🌊 WATER SAFETY DAY – FAMILY FUN! 🌊💦
Mark your calendars!

📅 Saturday, April 18th, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Florida Aquatics Swimming & Training (FAST), Ocala
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!

Join FAST and Harlow’s Helping Hands for a family-fun day focused on making Ocala water safe! 💙

✔️ Learn the importance of water safety
✔️ In-water demonstrations of water safety techniques
✔️ Informational booths from local fire stations, hospitals, police, sheriff stations & more
✔️ Fun for the whole family

Bring the kids, invite your friends, and come ready to make a splash while learning lifesaving skills! 🏊‍♀️☀️

🍔 Lunch and snacks available for purchase at FAST Fuel Café.

👉 Register for this FREE event at:
FloridaFAST.com/tickets

Let’s work together to keep our community safe around water! 💙

11/10/2025

🌟 FOR THE CITY COMMUNITY EVENT 🌟
We are so excited to be a part of this amazing event! Join us for a day full of fun, resources, and support for the whole family. 💛
📍 Location: Revo Church, 3140 SW 26th St, Ocala, FL 34474
📅 Date: Saturday, 11/15/2025
⏰ Time: Open to the Public at 11 AM
What to Expect:
🍽️ Lunch
🛍️ Community Resources
🎨 Kids Zone
👟 Free Children's Shoes (children must be present)
🩺 Health Screening and Groceries
— In collaboration with CONVOY OF HOPE® —
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and have fun with your community! 💫

11/09/2025

07/13/2025

🥒🏓 Coming soon to a court near you… The City-Wide Corporate Pickleball Challenge is about to serve up something BIG! We are just weeks away from launching our official fundraising campaign—and trust us, this is not your average tournament. It's a high-spirited, community-powered showdown that brings together businesses, civic leaders, and pickleball enthusiasts to raise the roof (literally) for Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. 🏡

This is more than a game—it is a mission. Hosted by the Rotary Club of IMPACT Ocala, this event will not just fund the construction of a new home; we will build it with our own hands. Ready your paddles, rally your team, and prepare to be part of something truly transformational.

🤩 Paddle Up, Ocala!

06/17/2025

05/17/2025