Looking to teach your kiddos a little more about your family tree? Use some of your social distancing free time to write out your family tree using our free family tree printable below! Just download the file and get to… read more
Amanda Roland
Use Ancestry Library Edition to Learn About Your Family
Search Ancestry Library Edition online through the Alachua County Library District for a limited time! If you have a library card through the Alachua County Library District, then you can find some answers that you have been looking for regarding… read more
Make IKEA’s Swedish Meatballs at Home!
There has been another iconic recipe released that you don't want to miss! You can now make IKEA's Swedish meatballs at home! IKEA UK released the recipe on its twitter account on April 20, along with a diagram and cooking… read more
ACPS Controlled School Choice Application is Now Open
The Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) controlled school choice and open enrollment application that was postponed due to COVID-19 is now open for the 2020-21 academic year. The window to apply for controlled school choice ends on May 8, according… read more
Enter this ‘Share Your Library Love’ Contest Before April 25
Celebrate 2020 National Library Week with the Alachua County Library District through their Share Your Library Love contest! Do you love your local library? It's time to share that love! You can record a video of you and your kiddos… read more
Gainesville Mayor Says Gainesville Will Continue Stay-at-Home Practices
After a meeting on Tuesday, Alachua County commissioners and Gainesville Mayor Lauren Poe confirmed that the city of Gainesville will continue operating under state-wide stay-at-home order. Despite the fact that other states like Georgia and South Carolina have loosened their… read more
Wendy’s is Giving Away Free Chicken Nuggets on Friday!
Midst the COVID-19 pandemic, Wendy's is giving away free four-piece, chicken nuggets this Friday, April 24, at participating locations. In a tweet yesterday (April 20), Wendy's said "Not gonna lie, all this love y’all are showing has inspired us. We… read more
The Scripps National Spelling Bee Has Been Canceled
The 2020 Scripps National Spelling Bee has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many eighth grade student spellers are devastated at the news of the national competition being canceled. This is the only the second time since its origin… read more
Farm Share is Coming To Newberry on April 29
On April 29, Farm Share will be coming to Newberry to bring in fresh food to give to families during COVID-19. Farm Share is an equal opportunity provider that brings "healthy and nutritious fruits, vegetables, proteins and other non-perishable food… read more
Visit Walt Disney World Virtually From Home!
If you and your kiddos are missing Walt Disney World, you are not alone. One way to reminisce on all the good times that you and your family have had at Disney is to take a virtual tour of the… read more
