š± How new SNAP rules could hit Silver Springs Shores familiesā dinner tables
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- How new SNAP rules could hit Silver Springs Shores familiesā dinner tables
Also on today's calendar: Hablemos De Negocios.
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- Friday: A heavy thunderstorm around, temps: high: 91, low: 74.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Hunger is on the ballot, as candidates take positions affecting food insecurity (clickorlando.com) ā Food distributions at Wings of Faith Fellowship Church in Silver Springs Shores are helping local families stretch tight grocery budgets as food prices rise and SNAP benefits are cut. The story follows residents from Marion County and Ocala while explaining how recent federal policy changes, including stricter work requirements and shifting SNAP costs to states, could affect food aid and what this yearās congressional races might mean for hungry neighbors. 
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Clear Canoeing and Wildlife Sightseeing at Silver Springs ā
Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs
11:00 am
Tuesday August 11
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Hablemos De Negocios ā
IMPACT Business Incubator, 6843 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala
5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
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THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
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TEA APOTHECARY - The Mount Dora Bistro
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
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RIBBON CUTTING: Plugged Into Electronics (RadioShack Authorized Dealer)
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
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Live Music at Whiskey Kitchen
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Live Piano at Tremain's Tavern at Lakeside Inn
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce 341 Alexander St, Mt Dora, FL 32757
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Marketing for Humans ā Engaging Content that Sells
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Online Event
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ALL SHOOK UP at the IceHouse Theatre
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Sonnentag Theatre at the IceHouse 1100 N Unser Street Mount Dora, FL 32757
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Lady Lake, FL Calendar, 225 W Guava St., Lady Lake
10:30 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- R+L Carriers posted a job opening for Forklift Operator PT in Ocala. Apply here.
- Lhoist posted a job opening for Material Handler in Ocala. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Silver Springs Shores here.
š Nearby News
Belleview
- Will Belleview Finally Have a ContestedĀ Election? Qualifying Opens Aug. 17 (voiceofsouthmarion.com)
- Letter: Building a New School the Hard Way (voiceofsouthmarion.com)
- āAggressive' woman allegedly strikes soon-to-be ex-husband and his friend during altercation (villages-news.com)
Ocala
- Ocala history placed on national stage (ocalagazette.com)
- Why Cantina Tex-Mex & Tequila Bar Is Ocala's Go-To Spot for Fresh, Flavor-Packed Tex-Mex (352today.com)
- āOne of the best wrestling coaches in the world': Pro wrestler Dory Funk Jr. remembered (wcjb.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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