Alachua County Public Schools welcome children back into the classroom Monday, Aug. 12! But before they sharpen their pencils and pack their book bags, celebrate the start of the school year at one of these Gainesville back to school events!… read more
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) has reduced early release Wednesdays from every week to only the third Wednesday of each month. This applies to all district elementary schools, High Springs Community School, A. Quinn Jones School, Sidney Lanier School and… read more
July is ice cream month! Instead of trekking out to get some ice cream, make it yourself with this at-home ice cream recipe! Don’t have an ice cream maker? Don’t worry! This ice cream recipe uses equipment and ingredients that… read more
As a parent, you don’t want your kids to be bored over summer break. You also don’t want their boredom to lead to reading loss, which can happen when your child does not read for a few months. To help… read more
Independence Day is right around the corner – it's time to show our U.S. pride and celebrate our country. With that being said, here are all the fun Fourth of July events happening in Gainesville this year! Gainesville Fourth of… read more
There’s nothing worse than watching other families jet off on summer vacations or having your child get to their first day of school with no tales to tell of summer camp excitement because they’ve been stuck at home all summer.… read more
The Early Learning Coalition of Alachua County is hosting a backpack and school supplies giveaway Saturday, July 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! About the Early Learning Coalition Giveaway Pre-registration is required to participate and access the giveaway location.… read more
Who doesn’t love the sand in their toes, the sun on their face and the smell of the fresh salty air? Whether you are going to the beach for a day or for a week, there are some things you… read more
The Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday began June 1 and will continue through June 14. In order to supply some relief for Floridians as we approach hurricane season, this holiday was created to provide a small discount on items… read more
The Dance Alive National Ballet (DANB) is opening auditions for dancers ages 7 to 18 for its 59th season! Auditions for DANB, "The Nutcracker" and the DANB youth group called Next Generation will take place Saturday, August 24, from 12:30… read more
