Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Ocala.
The Ocala Recreation and Parks Department is hosting Table Tennis Nights today at Mary Sue Rich Community Center from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. with certified instructors from the Ocala Table Tennis Club helping players of all skill levels (the free program is open to teens and adults with no registration required).
Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home fire in Fort McCoy on Wednesday morning at 5:21 a.m.—cats were safely removed and pigs were found safe in their pen—while residents self-evacuated; the incident occurred less than 24 hours after another mobile home fire killed two dogs and the fire's cause remains under investigation.
Shoppers lined up as early as 5:30 a.m. on June 5 to see the new ALDI in Marion Oaks—its doors opened at 9 a.m. with Daisy Velez among the first customers.
Today is National Donut Day with free donuts available at Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme while Emma's Patisserie at the WEC in Ocala offers special flavors until June 8 while supplies last—celebrating a long-standing tradition.
The events highlight a historic day originally set up to honor veterans served by The Salvation Army.
The rescheduled Symphony Under the Stars event will take place today at the Ocala Golf Club after a May 11 date was changed due to inclement weather.
The gates open at 3 p.m., music starts at 5 p.m., and fireworks begin at 8:45 p.m.—tickets are available in advance or at the gate.
An Ocala farmer who manages 40 acres of palm trees warned city officials Tuesday, June 3 that a Texas-based disease is killing local palms and has left at least 89 trees needing removal.
He noted that Texas Phoenix palm decline—also seen along State Road 40—has spread quickly on city property despite ongoing inoculation and removal efforts.
All About Joel - Billy Joel Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Ticket costs vary — Relive the classic hits of Billy Joel through an energetic tribute performance.
Ocala Toddler Time Multi-Sport Program
9-10:50 a.m. — McCall Ballfield — $85 — A fun summer multisport program for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years.
Smokin' and Forever Foreigner Tribute Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Tickets vary — Rock out with iconic hits from the bands Boston and Foreigner performed by top-tier tribute bands.
On-Site Tour of AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge — Free entry — Explore the best of senior living with engaging activities and quality dining options.
Florida-Friendly Foodscaping Garden Tour Program
9:30 a.m. — 5151 SE 58th Ave, Ocala, FL — Free entry — Explore an edible ornamental landscape with hands-on experiences and take home plant cuttings.
Jason Ricci Live Performance
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Reilly Arts Center — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the award-winning harmonica virtuoso Jason Ricci in concert, promising an unforgettable night of contemporary blues.
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