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Having a clear and positive mental head space is the first step toward maintaining a healthy body. During the Elevate Your Health Health Empowerment Expo, attendees will learn new ways to stay healthy as they sit in on a panel discussion, participate in fitness sessions, get a mammogram and more from 11 a.m. to 3Continue reading “Everyone can learn how to elevate their health at the upcoming Health Empowerment Expo, which is offering free advice from health and wellness experts.”

Professional and student artists will chalk out a colorful walking path of art during the 2025 OTrak Chalk Walk, hosted by Ocala Cultural Arts. In its second year, the event is part of the Tuscawilla Art Park Series sponsored by Fun4Ocala Kids and takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the park,Continue reading “Professional and Student Artists Grab Their Chalk and Get Creative for the 2nd Annual Otrak Chalk Walk on Jan. 25”

The start of a new year is a good time to brush up on or learn new skills, and there are a number of classes offered in the community to help artists in a variety of mediums. Perfect Portrait Profile Drawing with Lisa Russo Artists who want to learn how to capture the uniqueness ofContinue reading “Take On a New Skill at an Upcoming Art Class Near You”

Bringing back a pre-pandemic tradition of spreading holiday cheer, members of the Dulcimer for Beginners Club performed for several senior living facilities in and around The Villages during the month of December. Ellen Stafford, who is leader of the resident lifestyle club and a resident of Sumter Senior Living independent living facility, said participants andContinue reading “Dulcimer for Beginners feature”

Technology has made it where practically anyone can take a photo. But not everyone is a photographer. Photography remains a skill that takes training and experience to capture. Just like the “perfect photo.” To capture a great photograph, there needs to be a subject and composition, with the lighting “being the glue that puts itContinue reading “Find How to Get Great Lighting Every Time From Professional Photographer Andy Katz During Upcoming The Villages Enrichment Academy Class “Photography: It’s About The Light””

Libraries are meant for more than just books. The team at the Leesburg Public Library work to provide lifelong learning opportunities by scheduling meaningful and educational programs that benefit Lake County residents. “(The programs) are relevant to today and relevant to the wishes of the patrons,” said Deborah Bussinger, library program coordinator for Leesburg PublicContinue reading “Leesburg Public Library offers Lake County residents lifelong learning opportunities about politics, women in history, the future of Florida’s environment and more.”

It’s common to see small children form interests in toy cars, trucks and trains. Pushing the small vehicles along and adding their own sound effects stimulates their senses as they mimic what they’ve seen and heard. Now, local children will be able to enjoy the excitement of interacting with life-sized vehicles — including firetrucks, boats,Continue reading “Children Get Exposed To New World Of Vehicles During Upcoming “Touch A Truck” on Jan. 11 hosted by City of Wildwood”

For some people, being outdoors is the most effective way to unplug — soaking up some sun and being a part of nature. But for 86-year-old Gene Bouley, and others like him, being outdoors gets his “work juices” flowing. “I just get a high. I enjoy it. I’m restricted on what I can do now,Continue reading “Florida Trail Association’s Highlanders Chapter Shares New Year Goals”