Events
Provider Appreciation Sneaker Ball
Friday, June 6, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Mary Sue Rich Community Center
Honoring “The Unsung Heroes,” the Provider Appreciation Sneaker Ball is a free event for contracted School Readiness (SR) and Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) child care providers. The evening includes keynote speaker Albert Wright, dinner, door prizes, awards, dancing.
Seating is limited. Eligible providers can Click Here to reserve a free ticket. Email Quality@ELC-Marion.org for more information.
Sponsored by 
Books, Balls & Blocks
Help Me Grow developmental screening events held at least twice each year. June 2025 date coming soon.
Give4Marion
An annual online giving event to benefit Marion County nonprofits. Coming September 16-17, 2025.
Truckin’ It To Preschool
Saturday, February 1, 2025
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (a quiet hour for children with sensory sensitivities will begin at 10 a.m.)
Silver Springs Shores Community Center
Learn about the many preschool options available in Marion County, receive assistance applying for VPK, and interact with your favorite trucks and emergency vehicles. Click here for more details.
Second annual event, highlighting the importance of early childhood education in Marion County. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place, 1821 NW 21st Avenue, Ocala
Free luncheon with keynote speaker Derek Clark. All are welcome. Click Here to reserve your free ticket.
