Happy weekend, The Villages! In today’s happening-today edition: Summer meal access expands, America’s 250th festivities, and Hypnotist Chuck King + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer meal access expands: Wildwood added Jackson Street Youth Center and Fourth Street Y Center to Summer BreakSpot, offering student meals in summer 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., no camp enrollment required -- learn more about the program.
Local leadership recognized: Lady Lake Mayor Ed Freeman and Wildwood Commissioner Joe Elliott received 2026 Home Rule Hero Awards from the Florida League of Cities for advocating local interests during the legislative session -- read the full story.
Monthlong festivities ahead: Belleview is marking America’s 250th with events and will feature free July 4 fireworks at Belleview Sports Complex, a Patriotic Pizza Party July 7, and Friday Foodies Fest July 17 -- see the full event lineup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Close-to-home getaway: Need a quick reset without leaving your bubble? Grand Oaks RV Resort puts your rig in the middle of tranquil horse country with big-rig friendly, full-hookup sites, a clubhouse pool and dog park, plus The Bistro on site. Roll in for a mini staycation and easy nature time.
Your hush-hush upgrade: If you’ve been craving a grown-up night that feels special without leaving the bubble, THE ANGLER'S CLUB serves members polished plates, attentive service, and the occasional tasting or live tunes. Consider it your low-key excuse to dress up a little and linger over something excellent.
Dial in your swing: Whether your driver is flirting with the fairway or the next zip code, Villages Golf Academy helps residents groove fundamentals, sharpen short game, and practice with purpose. Schedule a quick session this week, then enjoy smug vibes at your next tee time when the ball actually listens.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🛍 Market at Insa @ Insa (Summerfield) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Insa is finally doing a farmers market, and it’s their first. Expect local vendors, artisanal bites, and the kind of produce that makes your fridge feel fancy. Think flowers, good bread, and neighborly chit-chat, not supermarket lighting or mystery lettuce.
🧵 Project Linus Blanket Making @ A Quilting Palette, LLC (Lady Lake) | Saturday (6/20) at 9:30 AM – Once a month, folks gather to stitch for Project Linus, swap stories, and pretend we came for the conversation, not the fabric stash. Bring your machine and tools. An ironing station and a cutting station are set, yarn folks welcome, seats disappear faster than bobbins.
🔮 Crystal Vision @ Cody's Original Roadhouse - Brownwood | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – Patio night at Cody's Brownwood means Crystal Vision playing while you linger over dinner with friends, good food, and zero fuss. Think breezy guitars, clinking glasses, and conversation you can actually hear without shouting. Simple, local, just right.
🌀 Hypnotist Chuck King @ Epic Theatres Old Mill Playhouse | Saturday (6/20) at 6:30 PM – Chuck King brings award-winning magic, sharp comedy, and hypnosis that turns the PTA into NASCAR, birdwatchers, and the occasional traffic stop. Clean enough for HR, funny enough for Vegas, and interactive enough to fuel the group chat, this one makes your neighbors the headliners.
🎶 Kips KC @ Savannah Center | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – KC and the Sunshine Band vibes hit Savannah Center with a 70s flashback built for dancing, not sitting. Expect neighbors turning into backup dancers, familiar hooks that still hit, and the rare joy of moving like nobody’s watching, sensible shoes, hydration breaks, and all.
📚 Summer Reading Celebration Party @ Lake Sumter Landing | Saturday (6/20) – Celebrate the kiddo's page turning with a summer bash for bookworms. The first Summer Reading Celebration Party welcomes young readers, plus their patient chauffeurs, for crafts and wholesome chaos. Expect glitter, glue, and bragging rights for chapters conquered without screens.
⛳ 1st Annual Ron Dixon Golf Tournament @ Continental Country Club (Wildwood) | Sunday (6/21) at 8:30 AM – Round up a foursome for the 1st Annual Ron Dixon Golf Tournament at Continental Country Club, where every swing helps the Wildwood Wildcats. Your short game finally does some good, with a shotgun start, cart snacks, and support for the kids, the program, this town. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The The Villages report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 65%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 8am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 8am and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. West wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 39%
A chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. West northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis Ranch Mirage Premier in Village of Santo Domingo delivers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and front-row views of Hacienda Hills “The Palms” Championship Golf Course. Leaded glass, painted driveway, and fresh landscaping set the tone, while the chef’s kitchen, solar tubes, enclosed Florida room, saltwater pool, and golf cart garage with epoxy flooring keep things effortlessly polished.
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