Social Scene | September 2023

Lauren Debick and Ashley Gerds at the Back to School Community Giveback event by the Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County, AdventHealth Ocala and Marion County Public Schools, in partnership with the Bullard Family Foundation and Skanska.

Photo by Bruce Ackerman

Back to School Community Giveback
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

The Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion County, AdventHealth Ocala and Marion County Public Schools, in partnership with the Bullard Family Foundation and Skanska, hosted the giveback at 10 locations over several days to help students get off to a good start in the new school year.

Dax, Colton and Griffin Tormanen
Dax, Colton and Griffin Tormanen
Faye Peraza, Dani Menolo and Jared Perazaso
Faye Peraza, Dani Menolo and Jared Perazaso
Joseph and Lisa Lucas with Michelle Marcic
Joseph and Lisa Lucas with Michelle Marcic
Israel, Emmanuel, Titilope and Fabor Adewuyi
Israel, Emmanuel, Titilope and Fabor Adewuyi
Dziyah Smith with Deputy Chief of Marion County Fire Rescue Pam Driggers
Dziyah Smith with Deputy Chief of Marion County Fire Rescue Pam Driggers

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Sarah Lankester and Chris Stump
Sarah Lankester and Chris Stump
Danuta and Scott Jacob
Danuta and Scott Jacob
Dan Anderson, Albert Lynch, Ken Vilanova and Jaye Baillie
Dan Anderson, Albert Lynch, Ken Vilanova and Jaye Baillie
Maelyn Parada and Mia Parada
Maelyn Parada and Mia Parada
Michael and Barbara Jean Brennan
Michael and Barbara Jean Brennan

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Art In The Attic
BRICK CITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

Treasures galore were on display and for sale in the Marion Cultural Alliance’s fun summer y-ART sale. A VIP sip and shop preview on July 14th added to the fun, with a sneak peak at the art, jewelry and more that was on sale from July 15-22nd.

12 Fruits of the Spirit Fashion Show
NOMA GALLERY
Photos by Bruce Ackerman

On July 25th, the gallery, in partnership with the nonprofit Hands of Mercy Everywhere, hosted an evening of fashion, art and personal narratives. The 12 models, in addition to making a fashion statement, created a unique piece of artwork to symbolize their chosen fruit of the spirit.

Ladies from Hands of Mercy Everywhere who participated as models in the show
Ladies from Hands of Mercy Everywhere who participated as models in the show
Evita Santana of Hands of Mercy Everywhere
Evita Santana of Hands of Mercy Everywhere
Tina Talton and Dr. Nancy Wood of Hands of Mercy Everywhere
Tina Talton and Dr. Nancy Wood of Hands of Mercy Everywhere
Ann Franck and Susan Leslie
Ann Franck and Susan Leslie
Margie Steele, Sylvia Walden and Elaine McPherson
Margie Steele, Sylvia Walden and Elaine McPherson

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