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
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
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
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
Pofahl Studios has a long history – try 69 years - of teaching students age 3 to the far side of 70! From beginners through professionals, dance students and professional dancers have found their way to “The Studio” to take… read more
Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab… read more
The beach can be a wonderful place to relax and unwind with the family, but it is always best to learn and practice beach safety to make sure your vacation goes on without a hitch! Here are some things to… read more
