🌱 Free brain health screenings offered in Dunnellon this Friday
Dunnellon, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Dunnellon! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Free brain health screenings offered in Dunnellon this Friday
- Dunnellon man held without bail after father found buried at home
- Thinking of tubing Rainbow Springs? Here’s what Dunnellon locals should know
Also on today's calendar: Library - Dunnellon - The History of Flight in... and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 93, low: 73.
- Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Free memory screenings in Dunnellon for Alzheimer's Awareness Month (wftv.com) — Free memory screenings are being offered to Dunnellon residents this Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dr. Rosamma Babyjoseph’s office on South Ohio Street. Renstar Medical Research and a mobile research unit will provide brain health education, tours, and screenings as part of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and locals can RSVP by phone to reserve a spot. 
• Man accused of killing and burying his father asks to represent himself (ocala.com) — A Dunnellon resident is being held without bail on a second-degree murder charge after deputies say they found his father’s buried remains at a home on NW 225th Avenue. Investigators allege the son later admitted to shooting his father and burying the body, and officials are using the case to highlight domestic violence resources in Marion County.
• This Hidden Florida Water Park Lets You Swim, Paddle, And Camp All Weekend (everafterinthewoods.com) — Rainbow Springs State Park, right here in Dunnellon, offers crystal-clear spring swimming, tubing, paddling, and camping just a short drive from town. The article walks you through what to expect, from manatee sightings and botanical gardens to tubing traditions locals have enjoyed for generations, plus practical tips like arriving early and what to pack for a full day outdoors.
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Library - Dunnellon - The History of Flight in Marion County →
Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon
11:00 am
Monday June 15
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Other local events
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Library - Dunnellon - The History of Flight in... →
Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon
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Library - Dunnellon - Gardening with the Masters →
Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon
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Library - Dunnellon - MANGAlicious →
Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon
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Scholarship Winners and New Artists Reception →
Rainbow Springs Art, Inc, 20826 Walnut St, Dunnellon
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Independance Day Celebration →
3HGM+JJ Dunnellon High School, 10055 SW 180th Avenue Rd, Dunnellon
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Library - Dunnellon - Master Gardener Plant Clinic →
Dunnellon Public Library, 20351 Robinson Rd, Dunnellon
10:00 am
Monday June 15
Tuesday June 16
Wednesday June 17
Saturday July 4
Tuesday July 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Citrus Watercolor Society
Art Center of Citrus County AE North and South Ends
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CWS SHOW EXJIBIT SET UP
Art Center of Citrus County AE North and South Ends
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Mary Poppins Rehearsal
Art Center of Citrus County Theater
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CWS Exhibit and Sale
Art Center of Citrus County 2644 N Annapolis Ave #4709, Hernando, FL 34442
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Cleaning Service
Art Center of Citrus County Whole Campus
7:30 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Monday June 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MISSING PUP HES BEEN GONE FOR A WEEK!!!
Please help us find our baby he’s name is puka he was with a dog sitter in a area he didn’t know an got out he’s just a baby still he just turned… (Nextdoor Lake Tropicana) - Adult bear spotted on SW 105th ave dunnellon side, in our neighbors tree, around noon.
Same bear was spotted crossing SW 110th onto SW 105th ave Ocala side. Stay vigilant. Authorities are aware of the bear in it natural habitat lol … (Nextdoor CR 484/SW 129th Terrace)
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Dunnellon, Florida in Dunnellon. Apply here.
- Arby's, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Crystal River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dunnellon here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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