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Scene Calling All Artists
Listen up all painters, potters, woodworkers and more! The Second Annual Rainbow Springs Art Festival is slated to take place this November, and organizers are calling all artists from near and far. This daylong festival takes place in downtown Dunnellon with the goal of showcasing the work of both emerging talent and established veterans. The deadline for submission is September 1, and all mediums are welcome. rainbowspringsart.net or (352) 489-0099.
Downtown To-Dos JUNE 4: Fenrir’s Mayhem, downtown Ocala, 6am-6pm JUNE 4: Ocala Cars and Coffee, downtown Ocala, 8-11am JULY 2: Ocala Cars and Coffee, downtown Ocala, 8-11am JULY 4: Flag Parade, downtown Ocala, 10am-noon
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It’s Downright Comical
Don’t be surprised if you notice a few masked men, caped crusaders or even a Power Ranger or two wandering around the Ocala Hilton this month. The Fourth Annual Ocala Comic Con will bring sci-fi lovers of all ages together under one roof for two actionpacked days of displays, seminars and more. The event is family friendly, so come dressed to impress as your favorite hero and bring the little ones, too! ocalacomiccon.com.
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Four On The 4th
Don your red, white and blue running garb, and hit the streets for the last and final race of the Big Hammock Race Series. Iggy’s 4 Miler on the 4th of July Freedom Run will honor Greg “Iggy” Miller. The race begins bright and early at 7:30am at Veterans Memorial Park and winds through a tree-shaded residential neighborhood. All runners will receive their own American flag as they cross the finish line. This is your last chance to earn valuable points toward the Big Hammock Race Series final standings! Registration and packet pickup begins at 6:30am. Registration is $25 before June 30 and $30 the day of the race. bighammockraceseries.com or (352) 304-3217.
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Join The Pack
This ranger-led Pack Walk at Silver Springs State Park allows needy pups a chance to get some much needed attention and exercise. Walkers are invited to bring their own four-legged friends to join in the fun or take home an animal that’s in need of a forever home. All shelter dogs will be available for same-day adoption. The walk kicks off at 11:30am, rain or shine. marioncountyfl.org/animal.