What's Happening?

Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services is pleased to offer a wide variety of both on-going and seasonal events.  Find out what's going on locally and at Highland Memorial Park, Ocala's Premiere Memorial Park.  Additionally, we invite you to share your special event with us on our community event listing.  Return often to see what’s upcoming.  If you’d like to keep up-to-date via the web, we invite you to visit our social media pages.  You can find us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/HiersBaxleyFuneralServices  

February Events

• Rotary Discovery Fest - A Rotary Celebration benefiting the Discovery Center

  Saturday, February 11, 2012 : 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  A family fun day with engaging activities for children and adults. Examples: Corn Hole, Pony rides, Zumba, Horseshoes, Cow Pattie Bingo and lots more! Music, fellowship and warm foods will be available!
  
  Why: A gathering to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary Clubs in Florida and a fund raiser for the second floor renovations of the Discovery Center.
  
  Special Presentations:
  11: a.m. - Ribbon Cutting by Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce
  Anniversary Recognition
  Unveiling of the conceptual plans for the Discovery Center's Traveling Exhibit Gallery
  
  Fees/Admission:
  5 years and under - FREE
  6 to 12 years - $5.00 wristband for activities
  13 and adults - $10.00 wristband for activities
  
  For more information call:
  Suzanne Shuffitt at (352) 401-3900 or Tim Dean (352) 368-2800

• "Life Steps" Workshop Series 1 - Chiefland - (FUMC Community Room)

  Tuesday, February 14, 2012 : 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  Experiencing the loss of a loved one brings change into our lives on multiple levels. When we lose someone we love, we often become responsible for things we once were not.....finances, home maintenance, and even everday tasks such as cooking. It is with these changes in mind that Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services provides a special support through the "Life Steps" workshops. "Life Steps" workshops provide expert advice on topics ranging from wellness to travel. There is no cost or obligation for these workshops; they are simply an added measure of care to help you along in the healing process.
  For more information, please contact: Beverly Brown - Community Care Director @ 352-671-6466 or email: beverly.brown@hiers-baxley.net

• 12th Annual Horses for Hospice

  Saturday, February 18, 2012 : 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

  Hospice of Marion County, Inc. will hold its 12th Annual “Horses for Hospice” Trail Ride on Saturday, February 18, 2012 on the Central Florida Greenway at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala.
  
  Registration begins at 8 am and the first ride leaves at 9:15 am. Riders travel from as far as Jacksonville and Tampa to spend 2 to 3 hours on the trail. Following the ride, participants can enjoy lunch by Tommy’s BBQ, live entertainment by Bordertown and 50 door prizes will be distributed to participants.
  
  Proceeds from this event will benefit Patient Care Programs. The minimum donation to ride is $30. Wagons are welcome; $30 for driver and $10 per passenger. Horse lovers who are unable to ride may purchase a $10 ticket to enjoy lunch and entertainment. For more information or to register, call 352-854-5218.

• Legacies of Love -Pet Loss Workshop for Children

  Saturday, February 18, 2012 : 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

  “Legacies of Love” is a family-centered effort to provide support and education to children who have lost a beloved pet. This 1 hr workshop discusses what it means to grieve the death of a pet,
  provide activities to help participants name and express feelings about their loss and
  commemorate pets with a complimentary keepsake quilt (one for each child present).
  The workshop will conclude with a short non-denominational moment of remembrance.
  
  Please note: this workshop will be facilitated by a children’s bereavement professional.
  
  This event is free & open to the public.
  To register, contact the Ocala Main Library Children’s Dept at 671-8551 (or)
  Contact Community Care Director, Beverly Brown at 352-266-6373
  

• Charity Picnic to Benefit “Interfaith Emergency Services” - hosted by Highland Memorial Park

  Friday, February 24, 2012 : 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

  Highland Memorial Park, Ocala’s Premier Memorial Park, is hosting a charity picnic to benefit “Interfaith Emergency Services” on Friday, Feb 24th from 11:30am to 1:00 pm. Interfaith provides emergency assistance to individuals and families in crisis. Come out and support this great local charity! The address for Highland Memorial Park is 1515 NE Third Street-Ocala (2 blocks behind Cascades Office Complex). Lunch will be served on a donation basis with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Interfaith Emergency Services and the “Food 4Kids” Program. Relax in the shade or take your lunch “to go”... it’s up to you. This event is a come-and-go as you please casual type atmosphere. For more information, call 369.1020.

• United Way 19th Annual Day of Caring

  Saturday, February 25, 2012

  United Way of Marion County will hold the 19th Annual Day of Caring on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Day of Caring offers businesses, individuals, organizations and civic clubs the opportunity to help local nonprofit human service agencies accomplish much-needed projects during one day of organized volunteerism.
  Since 1993, United Way has mobilized volunteers from workplaces, clubs and organizations for a single day each year to carry out fix-up projects for community agencies around Marion County. Past projects include facility improvements, neighborhood cleanups, construction of new playgrounds and rehabilitation of housing for the elderly.
  This event not only gives volunteers a firsthand look at the real needs in our community, but it also demonstrates how United Way focuses resources to provide for important human care needs in our community by leveraging volunteers/donated materials.
  ***For more information, call (352) 732-9696.***

March Events

• Ride For Kenny's Place

  Saturday, March 31, 2012

  "Ride for Kenny's Place" mentally handicapped training facility - Saturday, March 31st, 2012
  
  $10 rider & $5 passenger includes donuts and coffee at sign up, food, and 1st raffle ticket
  Ride starts at Ocala Harley Davidson - 5331 N Pine Avenue Ocala, FL 34475
  Sign up starts at 9:00AM - Last bike out 10:00AM
  Ride ends at American Custom Cycle & Spokes Stop - 2441 N Pine Ave Ocala, FL 34475
  There will be Music - Beer - Raffles - 50/50 Drawing - Silent Auction
  
  *If you would like to help with a donation or sponsorship please contact Debbie Gibson, Chairman at 352-209-7793*
  

April Events

• Annual Easter Egg Hunt presented by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services - Chiefland

  Saturday, April 07, 2012

  Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services in Chiefland is once again hosting the Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Charles Strickland Recreational Park in Chiefland, FL. This event is free and open to the public! Bring the children and grandchildren out for a day of fun and.... a visit from The Easter Bunny himself!
  For more information, please contact Buddy or Pam Leaptrot at 352-493-0050

May Events

• Mother's Day Remembrance at Highland Memorial Park

  Sunday, May 13, 2012

  Mother's Day Remembrance at Highland Memorial Park on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 starting at 4:00pm. This is a free event and open to the public. Come join us in a positive celebratory occasion to honor and remember Mothers who have passed on as well as Mothers who have lost a child.
  For more information please contact: Beverly Brown, Community Care Director @ 352-671-6466

• Mother's Day Remembrance at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Sevices-Chiefland

  Sunday, May 13, 2012

  Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services at 1301 North Young Blvd. Chiefland FL will host the Mother's Day Remembrance on Sunday, May 13th, 2012 starting at 4:00pm. This is a free event and open to the public. Come join us in a positive celebratory occasion to honor and remember Mothers who have passed on as well as Mothers who have lost a child.
  For more information please contact: Beverly Brown, Community Care Director @ 352-671-6466

June Events

• Father's Day Remembrance at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services-Chiefland

  Sunday, June 17, 2012

  Father's Day Remembrance on Sunday, June 17th, 2012 starting at 4:00pm. This is a free event and open to the public. Come join us in a positive celebratory occasion to honor and remember Fathers who have passed on as well as Fathers who have lost a child.
  For more information please contact: Beverly Brown, Community Care Director @ 352-671-6466

• Father's Day Remembrance at Highland Memorial Park-Ocala

  Sunday, June 17, 2012

  Father's Day Remembrance at Highland Memorial Park on Sunday, June 17th, 2012 starting at 4:00pm. This is a free event and open to the public. Come join us in a positive celebratory occasion to honor and remembrance of Fathers who have passed on as well as Fathers who have suffered the loss of a child.
  For more information please contact: Beverly Brown, Community Care Director @ 352-671-6466

September Events

• Field of Flags....Honoring & Remembering 9-11

  Tuesday, September 11, 2012

  Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services will be holding the "Field of Flags - Honoring & Remembering 9/11" event on Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 at the Highland Memorial Park. This event is free and open to the community. We hope that you will join us in a time of honor and remembrance for all of the lives lost as well as the lives changed by loss during the tragic events of 9/11.
  For additional information, please contact Beverly Brown, Community Care Director @ 352-671-6466