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Celebrate National Creativity Day on May 30

By Amanda Roland | May 29, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
Tomorrow, May 30, is National Creativity Day. This day is very special because not only does it give us a reason to be creative, but it allows our imagination to run free. There are no rules when it comes to being creative, and we have a couple ideas for how to celebrate National Creativity Day

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7 Must-Have Tot-Approved Baby Spoons

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | May 29, 2020 | Forks & Spoons
It’s their first introduction to solids and a must have to learning to self-feed. Our 7 must-have spoons have been hand picked by moms and approved by tots! Mastrad Baby Lil'fork & Spoon Complete with its own carrying case and accompanying fork, this rubber spoon is BPA free and gentle on baby’s gums. $7.90, amazon.com

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Krispy Kreme Will Give Away Free Doughnuts for National Doughnut Week

By Amanda Roland | May 28, 2020 | Blog
Every year, Krispy Kreme, one of America's most loved doughnut chains, gives away free doughnuts on National Doughnut Day, June 5. This year, they are extending this holiday to be National Doughnut Week and giving away free doughnuts to patrons from June 1-June 5. "For months, the concept of time and days has been a

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NASA Will Launch American Astronauts to Space Station On May 30

By Amanda Roland | May 28, 2020 | Blog
Yesterday (May 27), NASA and SpaceX planned to launch an American rocket with American astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time since 2011, but the launch was scrubbed due to weather complications. The next launch attempt will be this Saturday, May 30. American astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley will be on

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Walt Disney World Announces Plans To Reopen on July 11

By Amanda Roland | May 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Today (May 27) in a virtual meeting with the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force, the plans for reopening Walt Disney World were announced. In the meeting, Jim McPhee, senior vice president of operations for Walt Disney World announced the plan to begin reopening the Disney theme parks on July 11. For the plan to

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ACPS Will Hold Second Telephone Town Hall Meeting on May 28

By Amanda Roland | May 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
On Thursday, May 28, Alachua County Public Schools will have its second Telephone Town Hall Meeting from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. The meeting will discuss the impact that COVID-19 has had on our schools, students and staff. "At the beginning of the meeting, you will receive an automated phone call inviting you to stay

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‘Summer with the Library’ Starts on May 29!

By Amanda Roland | May 26, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua County Library District’s summer program, "Summer with the Library", will be all online this year. The program will kick off this Friday, May 29. To start "Summer with the Library", there will be a Summer Reader Palooza LIVE on Friday on Facebook at 3:30 p.m. Participants of all ages can register for the

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Alachua County Senior Is Named a US Presidential Scholar

By Amanda Roland | May 26, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools high school senior, Helena Jiang, has been named a U.S. Presidential Scholar. She is one of just 161 in the entire country. To become a Presidential Scholar, much is taken into consideration, including academics, college entrance exams, school evaluations, essays, community service, transcripts and leadership. “These exemplary young people have excelled

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