creativity day

Celebrate National Creativity Day on May 30

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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must-have baby spoons

7 Must-Have Tot-Approved Baby 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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Tonga Toast recipe

Disney Released the Recipe for Tonga Toast From the Kona Cafe

Looking for the ultimate weekend breakfast food? Well Disney has released another to-die-for recipe: Tonga Toast from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Make this mouth-watering french toast from the Kona Cafe this weekend for a sweet morning treat. You start with a huge piece of sourdough bread, stuff it with bananas, cook it and cover it

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telephone town hall meeting

ACPS Will Hold Second Telephone Town Hall Meeting on May 28

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

‘Summer with the Library’ Starts on May 29!

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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U.S. Presidential Scholars

Alachua County Senior Is Named a US Presidential Scholar

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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keep schools safe

Keep Schools Safe When They Reopen By Following CDC Guidelines

On May 19, the CDC updated its guidelines on how to keep schools safe when they reopen. These strategies include requiring face mask covering for student and staff, posting signs that promote protective measures, discouraging shared objects and more. While implementing all of theses recommendation would be ideal, the CDC says, "Implementation should be guided by

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publix super market is expanding hours

Publix Will Expand Shopping Hours Starting May 16

Publix announced that all stores will be expanding shopping hours from 7 a.m.-9 p.m on Saturday, May 16. This also means that the designated shopping hours for senior citizens and first responders will stop as all hours will be open for all shoppers. "With our newly expanded hours, we will suspend reserved shopping hours," according

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