South Marion Citizen - Freedom Public Library - November 25, 2011

By Carol Jones

What do trains, planes and clowns have in common?

They're all celebrating Terrific Tuesdays!

November 29 is our final-event Terrific Tuesday. Model railroads, jet fighters, and face painting clowns provide something for everyone.

The Ocala Model Railroaders' train layout measures 4' wide by 8' long and includes two complete trains. This folding-leg set was built to be raffled off at this year's "Trains at the Holidays" which runs December 13 - 30 at the College of Central Florida's Weber Center Gallery.




Also on display will be a 3' x 6' diorama depicting a steam powered saw mill during the early 1900s, along with a few smaller dioramas and some railroad themed artist prints.




The International Plastic Modelers Society (IPMS), Region 11, invites you to come and meet their model builders. During this Hobby of Plastic Model Building, visitors can discuss the art of building with members of IPMS Ocala and IPMS/Fast (Florida Auto & Scale Truck). The FAST group builds only cars and trucks and is a newly formed chapter.

Actual model building will be in progress. For anyone interested in the hobby, IPMS offers the "ABC" -- Adult Building Course -- a six-week national course that takes you through the various steps to complete a quality model. Cost is minimal.

Want to try using an air brush? A spray booth will be set up where you can try your hand with acrylic or water base paint.

Make-N-Take will be available to young and old alike. Complete a model plane or car that you'll be proud of. They promise it will look great when you're finished.

Information to join a local chapter will be available. The 2012 IPMS National Convention will be held August 8 - 11 at Disney's Contemporary Resort Convention Center in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

And clowns. Did I mention clowns? Face painting clowns, of course. Paula Magen, aka Sunflower, and a buddy or two will design special face decoration just for you and the kids. You won't look the same when you leave!

Sponsored by the Friends of Freedom Public Library, Terrific Tuesdays mean terrific events at the library from 2 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays only, throughout November.

South Marion Citizen - Freedom Publc Library - November 11, 2011

By Carol Jones


Terrific Tuesdays are . . . Terrific!

If you missed our first two Terrific Tuesdays, you don't want to miss the rest! Sponsored by the Friends of Freedom Public Library, every Tuesday afternoon brings a different kind of active exhibit throughout November. Join us for terrific events from 2 to 5 p.m. Mark your calendars.

Nov. 15
Freedom Writers Group of Florida Writers Association presents a fascinating lineup of activities.



In the character of "Dolores Cribbs," storyteller Kathy Dobronyi leads off at about2:15 talking about Florida in Cracker style.









H. Lee Helscel presents Too Dead to Die, a Memoir of Bataan and Beyond, on behalf of co-authors Steve Raymond (deceased) and Mike Pride.








Eight of our talented authors will read excerpts from their books, talk about them and answer your questions. Some will raffle signed copies and remain for additional book signings.




Robin Thomas, author of The Petite Gardener, and other stories.






Lucy Tobias, author of Florida Gardens Gone Wild.






Mary Ann Sciavillo-Lopez, author of Sons Rise.







Lyn Hill, author of Breaking Points.




Have you thought that someday you might like to try writing? Our progressive story stands ready for creative thinkers to add a paragraph, so come and see what you can do.

And door prize after door prize will be awarded following each author's presentation, throughout the afternoon.

On hand to sketch your likeness will be Carole Drost Lopez, art instructor at On Top of the World Art Club and the Art Club of Oak Run. Stop by and pose for a quick portrait. Explore her website at www.artdrost.com .

Nov. 22
Art Club of Oak Run - Don't miss the fine array of creations by these talented artists. Water colors, drawings and acrylics, oils, pastels and graphite, they do it all. They've planned a demonstration that you don't want to miss.

Nov. 29
Ocala Model Railroaders and the International Plastic Modelers Society team up for the final-event exhibit that's sure to be enjoyed by everyone.

And bring the kids for some clown-style face painting, fun and laughter.

Mark your calendar so you don't miss a single Terrific Tuesday!

South Marion Citizen - Freedom Public Library - October 28, 2011

By Carol Jones


Come celebrate Terrific Tuesdays!

Sponsored by the Friends of Freedom Public Library, Terrific Tuesdays are happening every Tuesday afternoon in November. Join us for terrific events from 2 to 5 p.m.

Nov. 1
Quilters Group - These talented ladies do more than quilting. Their various crafts include flip-flop decorating, coaster creations, counted cross stitch and Brazilian embroidery, knitting, and of course their specialty, chicken scratch quilting. Take a walk around the tables while they're working in the library meeting room and see who is doing what. At least eight members of the Quilters Group will be on hand from 2 to 3 p.m. Questions are welcome.

The Quilters gather regularly on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the library meeting room. Anyone involved in handcrafts is welcome to join them.

Grannie Annie, aka Anne Stumpf, is setting up her spinning wheel for a live demonstration of its use. She will also tell a story for the youngsters at 2 p.m. for about half an hour. Adults, please be present with your children.

Nov. 8
The Ocala Barnstormers and Flying Models Club have an exhibit planned in the meeting room. And, weather permitting, they will conduct a radio controlled outdoor demonstration on the library lawn.

Nov. 15
Freedom Writers Group presents Florida history storyteller Kathy Dobronyi at 2:30 p.m. Six authors will talk about their books during the afternoon, a progressive story or two stand ready for creative thinkers to add a paragraph, and door prizes will be awarded throughout the afternoon.

Nov. 22
Art Club of Oak Run - These wonderful artists have a display planned that you won't want to miss.

Nov. 29
Ocala Model Railroaders share the room with the International Plastic Modelers Society for the final-event exhibit that's sure to be enjoyed by everyone. One more thing, bring the kids for some clown-style face painting, fun and laughter.

Mark your calendars for all exhibits so you don't miss any of it. See you there!