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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.
8 events to support good causes in Ocala/Marion County
Ocala Star-Banner
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Soup For Scholars - Soup-A-Thon: The Woman s Club of Dunnellon will host its annual Soup-A-Thon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the clubhouse, 11756 Cedar St. Proceeds benefit club s scholarship program. This is takeout only. Cost is $8 for two 12-ounce containers or $10 for three. Many varieties of soups, plus homemade baked goods for purchase. For more information, call or text Judy at 256-8608.
VFW Auxiliary Post 4209 Rummage/Bake Sale: This event will start at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 6 at the post, 4805 NE 36th Ave., Ocala. Free parking. Look for the tank.
10 events that support good causes in Ocala/Marion County
Ocala Star-Banner
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Sneakers & S mores 2021: This fundraiser supports Take Stock in Children, a mentoring/scholarship program of the Public Education Foundation of Marion County. It will be a virtual event this year. Participants will run/walk at their own pace between Jan. 16 and Jan. 30. Registration is $30 for adults and $25 for kids. Visit https://sneakersandsmores2021.eventbrite.com
Soup For Scholars - Soup-A-Thon: The Woman s Club of Dunnellon will host its annual Soup-A-Thon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 6 at the clubhouse, 11756 Cedar St. Proceeds benefit club s scholarship program. This is takeout only. Cost is $8 for two 12-ounce containers or $10 for three. Many varieties of soups, plus homemade baked goods for purchase. For more information, call or text Judy at 256-8608.