The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, and the Ocala Civic Theatre will host the second annual Summer Camp Expo on March 24, noon-3 p.m.

Join the museum and theatre for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place. Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual and performing arts and sports. The Summer Camp Expo is free to attend and will also feature family friendly music and activities, games, food trucks and more.

The Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theatre are located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu or 352-291-4455.

This event is sponsored by the Appleton Museum of Art, Fun4OcalaKids, Insight Credit Union and Ocala Civic Theatre.

Information for Exhibitors:

If your organization has a summer camp or program for children and you would like the opportunity to connect with local parents and children, please contact Victoria Billig at billigv@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

Potential and current college students, including high school seniors interested in getting assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can attend a workshop on Tuesday, March 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Citrus Learning and Conference Center at the College of Central Florida Citrus Campus, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

Students are strongly encouraged to attend with their parent or guardian. Required documents to bring include the student’s photo identification, parents’ and student’s 2017 income tax returns and all W-2s, Social Security numbers and dates of birth of parents and student, and records of all 2017 untaxed income.

Space is limited. Register for the event at www.CF.edu/fafsaworkshop. For more information, call 352-249-1215.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, and the Ocala Civic Theatre will host the second annual Summer Camp Expo on March 24, noon-3 p.m.

Join the museum and theatre for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place. Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual and performing arts and sports. The Summer Camp Expo is free to attend and will also feature family friendly music and activities, games, food trucks and more.

The Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theatre are located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu or 352-291-4455.

This event is sponsored by the Appleton Museum of Art, Fun4OcalaKids, Insight Credit Union and Ocala Civic Theatre.

Information for Exhibitors:

If your organization has a summer camp or program for children and you would like the opportunity to connect with local parents and children, please contact Victoria Billig at billigv@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

The Appleton Museum of Art, College of Central Florida, and the Ocala Civic Theatre will host the second annual Summer Camp Expo on March 24, noon-3 p.m.

Join the museum and theatre for an afternoon of fun to learn about exciting summer opportunities for kids of all ages, all in one place. Held on the Appleton and Ocala Civic Theatre’s shared property, the expo will feature a broad range of organizations who are offering summer camps and children’s programs from science and nature to visual and performing arts and sports. The Summer Camp Expo is free to attend and will also feature family friendly music and activities, games, food trucks and more.

The Appleton Museum of Art and Ocala Civic Theatre are located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, east of downtown on SR 40 (exit 352 east off I-75 or exit 268 west off I-95). Parking is free. For more information, contact AppletonMuseum@cf.edu or 352-291-4455.

This event is sponsored by the Appleton Museum of Art, Fun4OcalaKids, Insight Credit Union and Ocala Civic Theatre.

Information for Exhibitors:

If your organization has a summer camp or program for children and you would like the opportunity to connect with local parents and children, please contact Victoria Billig at billigv@cf.edu, or 352-291-4455, ext. 1294.

The College of Central Florida will host the 31^st Annual Early Childhood Conference in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County Saturday, March 30, at its Ocala Campus, 3001 S.W. College Road.

The conference will be held from 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Ewers Century Center. Registration is $40 before Feb. 25, then $60 after.

Attendees can participate in sessions and discover ideas to enhance children social and emotional development and participate in meaningful learning activities.

Keynote speaker is Lillian Hubler, founder and president of Time to Sign Inc. Hubler is known for her effective sign language training for educators of young children. Featured presenters are Dr. Michael Hubler speaking on “Ways to Promote Social and Emotional Learning” and Adrienne Donaldson presenting “Today I’m Chatty, Tomorrow I’m in my Feelings.”

Educators may be eligible to receive in-service credit and Continuing Education Units. For more information, contact Bebe Rahaman at rahamanb@cf.edu or 352-854-2322, ext. 1405.

The College of Central Florida will host Preview Night open house Thursday, March 5, from 5-7 p.m. at the CF Jack Wilkinson Levy Campus, 15390 N.W. Highway 19, Chiefland.

Students who attend the “Getting Started at CF” workshop will have their $30 college application fee waived and may enter a drawing to win a $300 scholarship.

The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities it offers. Prospective students can attend workshops on Dual Enrollment, Getting Started at CF, Financial Aid and Student Life. They may also interact with faculty and staff to learn about workforce and certificate programs, and advanced degrees, including CF’s baccalaureate programs.

Preview Night at the Citrus Campus will be held on Thursday, March 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

For more information about the free event, call 352-658-4077 or visit CF.edu/PreviewNight.

The College of Central Florida will host Preview Night open house Thursday, March 7, from 5-7 p.m. at the Citrus Learning and Conference Center, 3800 S. Lecanto Highway, Lecanto.

Students who attend the “Getting Started at CF” workshop will have their $30 college application fee waived and may enter a drawing to win a $300 scholarship.

The college will showcase the many career and educational opportunities it offers. Prospective students can attend workshops on Dual Enrollment, Getting Started at CF, Financial Aid and Student Life. They may also interact with faculty and staff to learn about workforce and certificate programs, and advanced degrees, including CF’s baccalaureate programs.

For more information about the free event, call 352-746-6721 or visit CF.edu/PreviewNight.

The College of Central Florida’s Visual and Performing Arts Department will present  two spring  lectures this month. “Music and the Brain” will be presented by local neurologist José Gaudier, M.D., P.A. on Wednesday, Feb. 13, in the Charles R. Dassance Fine Arts Center. “Anyone Can Improvise” on Wednesday, Feb. 27, will feature Greg Snider, CF clarinet and saxophone instructor and Patriot Blues Jazz Band director, and will take place in the Webber Center, 3001 S.W. College Road, Ocala. Both lectures start at 12:30 p.m.

Gaudier is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and Marion County Medical Association. He has been instrumental in bringing to Ocala a number of medical educational programs for physicians and has participated in a large number of research projects helping bring cutting edge technology to Ocala. For his work in the Medical Society of Marion County, he was named vice president of the organization in 2006-2007 and president in 2007-2008. In his passion to educate others, Gaudier has lectured patients and colleagues on various neurological topics. In addition, he has co-authored of several articles.

Snider recently was awarded a Master of Music Education with a focus on Jazz Studies at the University of Florida. Prior to that he completed a Master of Music in Saxophone Performance at UF. In conjunction with his teaching schedule, Snider performs multiple styles of music on the saxophone ranging from classical works to pop charts and jazz and can be seen playing regularly in the Gainesville and Ocala communities.

Lectures are funded in part by Gladys M. Webber Endowed Memorial Chair.

For more information, call the CF Box Office at 352-873-5810. To learn about other events at CF, visit CF.edu.

College of Central Florida students won numerous awards for CF’s student newspaper and literary magazines last week at the Florida College System Publications Association awards banquet in Tampa.

The Patriot Press, CF’s student newspaper, placed fifth in the Newspaper division. Co-Editor-in-Chief Delaney Van Nest placed second in the News Story division for “RU OK,” CF’s Suicide Prevention program, in the August 2017 issue. Van Nest also placed third in the Sports Photo division for the CF Softball Team photo in the February 2018 issue, and third in the On-the-Spot photo contest. Current Sports Editor Zach Grinstead placed third in the Sports Column division for “Student Athletes and Sexual Assault” in the March 2018 issue. Former Editor-in-Chief, Katelyn James placed third in the Humor Writing division for her satirical column “Tips to Freshmen” in the April 2018 issue.

In the Write Mind, CF Citrus Campus literary magazine, placed second in the magazine division for overall photography. Students April Howell, Meghan Williamson and Julia Brodmerkel were awarded second place in photography. Jazzy Philipson won third place in the Artwork category for her painting of a saxophone player, while Isabella Witkowich won first place for her photograph entered in the On the Spot photo contest.

Imprints, CF Ocala Campus literary magazine, and CF student William Andrews received first place in the Cover category, William Andrews, Nathalya Reyes and Elizabeth Hinde received first place in Two-Page Spread category, and first place went to the Imprints staff for General Excellence, which is the overall accumulation of points in each category. Several second place awards were also given in the following categories: Poetry went to Victoria Thacker, Prince Quamin and Gary Pealer; Fiction went to Anna Howes; Art Works went to Raul Colmenares, Carlos Ramos and Hannah Newman; Contents Page went to Williams Andrews; and Editing and Staff Page went to the Imprints staff.

CF Associate Professor of Communications Rob Marino was also re-elected to serve as president of the Florida College System Publications Association. This is Marino’s sixth year serving as FCSPA president during the last 13 years.

The Florida College System Publications Association brings students and advisors together to provide a common ground for discussion of publications and mass media. The association provides responsible guidance to student publications to ensure their growth as a medium for the education of future citizens of a free society and to obtain the best thinking on problems in publications and mass communications and to share this thinking.

College of Central Florida will offer an Advanced Welding Technologies Certificate program starting in the fall that focuses on pipe welding and provides an opportunity to earn three additional high-skill certifications in the pipe welding process.

Students who have completed CF’s Welding program or students who have completed another welding program and can demonstrate the skills necessary for the advanced process through certification are eligible. The program can be completed in one and half semesters, if attending full time.

For more information, contact Leah Gamble at 352-658-4077 or gamblel@CF.edu.