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Homebuyer Opportunity Funds 
News Release Posted:
10/26/2009 4:23:15 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) The City of Ocala is accepting applications for Florida Homebuyer Opportunity Program (FHOP) funds that will assist first-time homebuyers with short-term loans.

 
Downtown Signal Retiming 
News Release Posted:
10/26/2009 11:31:29 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2009) – Beginning Tuesday (Oct. 27), crews will begin retiming traffic lights in the downtown and surrounding area.  

 
Chamber Building to be Demolished 
News Release Posted:
10/22/2009 2:05:20 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2009) – Crews will work through the night beginning at 5 p.m. next Wednesday to demolish the former Chamber of Commerce Building, 110 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

 
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Latest Bids

ITB 10-007 
Bid Updated:
10/30/2009 4:10:22 PM

Steel or Concrete Transmission & Distribution Poles Ergle to Silver Springs
Due Date:  11/30/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
ITB 10-006 
Bid Updated:
10/30/2009 11:35:20 AM

Steel or Concrete Transmission & Distribution Poles Dearmin to Baseline
Due Date: 11/30/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
ROQ 10-002 
Bid Updated:
10/30/2009 8:16:41 AM

Traffic Calming Study & Conceptual Design Services
Due Date:  12/1/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
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City of Ocala
2009 Events and Programs Calendar

Welcome to the City of Ocala's 2009 Events and Programs Calendar!



Thursday, January 01, 2009 -  Thursday, December 31, 2009
11/7/2009
Walk for Life
Tuscawilla Park
Start:9:00 AM
End:10:00 AM

Contact:
Debbie Ferguson
Women's Pregnancy Center
351-1294

Fundraiser for Women's Pregnancy Center with music, refresments, and family friendly activities. 
Celebrate Adoption
Downtown Square
Start:2:00 PM
End:4:00 PM

Contact:
Kristin Folts
Children's Home Society of Florida
732-1702  x12

Celebrate Adoption and enjoy numerous family friendly activities.
11/13/2009
Red Kettle Kick Off
Downtown Square
Start:8:00 AM
End:9:30 AM

Contact:
Major Childs
The Savation Army
629-2004

Opening ceremony for the annual Salvation Army fundraising campaign. Activities include brief speeches and musical entertainment.
11/14/2009
Hot Dogs & Cool Cats
McPherson County Complex
Start:9:00 AM
End:4:00 PM

Contact:
Leslie Hinson
Humane Society of Marion County Inc.
873-7387

Annual fundraiser with pet contests, kids activities, photo's with Santa, band, motorcycle run, and motorcycle/truck/car show with judging.
11/21/2009
26th Annual Light Up Ocala
Downtown Square and surrounding area
Start:2:00 PM
End:8:30 PM

Contact:
Jenilee Tomlinson
Ocala Recration & Parks 
629-8444

Annual kick-off of the Holiday Season offering a variety of entertainment, food, crafts, and kids activities.
11/27/2009
Holiday Happening: Free For All Concert Celebration
Downtown Square
Start:3:00 PM
End:9:00 PM

Contact:
Dan Currington
Central Christion Church
622-1119

A free Christian concert as a gift to the community from Central Christian Church. 
11/28/2009
Holiday Happening: Oakcrest Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir
Downtown Square
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM

Contact:
Jenilee Tomlinson
Ocala Recreation & Parks
629-8444

Oakcrest Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir performing holiday songs.
12/1/2009
Holiday Happening: Santa on the Square
Downtown Square
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM

Contact:
Diane Leaf
Ocala Recreation & Parks
401-3916

Santa will be on the Square for visits and to spread Holiday Cheer! 
12/3/2009
Holiday Happening: Santa on the Square
Downtown Square
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM

Contact:
Diane Leaf
Ocala Recreation & Parks
401-3916

Santa will be on the Square for visits and to spread Holiday Cheer!
12/8/2009
Holiday Happening: Santa on the Square
Downtown Square
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM

Contact:
Diane Leaf
Ocala Recreation & Parks
401-3916

Santa will be on the Square for visits and to spread Holiday Cheer! 
12/10/2009
Holiday Happening: Santa on the Square
Downtown Square
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM

Contact:
Diane Leaf
Ocala Recreation & Parks
401-3916

Santa will be on the Square for visits and to spread Holiday Cheer!
12/15/2009
Holiday Happening: Santa on the Square
Downtown Square
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM

Contact:
Diane Leaf
Ocala Recreation & Parks
401-3916

Santa will be on the Square for visits and to spread Holiday Cheer! 
12/17/2009
Holiday Happening: Santa on the Square
Downtown Square
Start:6:00 PM
End:8:00 PM

Contact:
Diane Leaf
Ocala Recreation & Parks
401-3916

Santa will be on the Square for visits and to spread Holiday Cheer!