Hello, new parents and parents-to-be! Wondering what you need for your new baby? Are the aisles upon aisles of baby items at Target stressing you out? It can be so overwhelming to make sure you have not only everything you… read more
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ACPS Citizens’ Oversight Committee Seat Opening
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) is taking applications for an open seat on the citizens' Oversight Committee that reviews expenditures and revenues raised through the Half-Cent for School sales tax initiative. "Under the committee bylaws, two additional members are to… read more
Nurture Meets Nature: Hike It Baby
In this day and age, it can be hard to raise an outdoorsy child. Unlike the children who grew up right before the technology boom, children today tend to steer away from the outdoors in favor of indoor electronic devices.… read more
10 FREE Things To Do In Gainesville With Your Kiddos!
Whether you live in the swamp or are just visiting, Gainesville has a lot to offer to its people. It can become difficult to keep your kiddos occupied during these last days of summer while staying on a budget. Here… read more
6 Best Self-Tanners for a Year-Round Glow
Fake It ‘Til You Make It! When a world-wide pandemic strikes and you feel like you haven't seen the sun in months, self-tanners are the way to go when you want to feel a little glowy. Self-tanner come in a… read more
ACPS Held COVID Vaccine Clinic for 65-and-Older Employees
Today, January 15, Alachua County Public Schools held a COVID vaccine clinic for ACPS employees who were 65 years old or older. More clinics will be held in the future as the ACPS works with UF Health. There were 210… read more
5 Ways to Talk To Your Child About Bullying
As parents, we send our children into the world hoping that they come back every day with more knowledge and more confidence. In some cases, unfortunately, bullying can get in the way. Bullying can have serious short- and long-term effects,… read more
Tour the Great Pyramids and Egyptian Museum Virtually!
Ever wanted to see the great pyramids? Now you can -- virtually! Join World Virtual Tours for this online tour to learn more about these remaining wonders of the Ancient World in Egypt! You can virtually visit Giza and Cairo for $10!… read more
ACPS Rezoning Update and New Terwilliger Elementary Location
After a special rezoning meeting yesterday, January 13, Alachua County Public School (ACPS) has decided that Terwilliger Elementary School will move into the new Elementary School I, and district-wide ACPS rezoning will hopefully be completed by fall 2022. According to… read more
Get Ready For the ‘Survival of the Slowest’ Exhibit at the Florida Museum
The Survival of the Slowest exhibit is coming to the Florida Museum of Natural History on January 23! In the exhibit, you will encounter live animals that prefer the slow life while learning how they survive in fast-paced environments. The… read more
