Alachua County School Board

Alachua County School Board Gives Updates In County Meeting

By Amanda Roland | August 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to August 31. In the meeting, concerned callers expressed why they thought children and staff should not return to schools on August, 24, the current start date for the 2020/21 school

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Alachua County Cares Act

Alachua County Cares Act Is Now Accepting Applications

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua County Cares Act is for COVID-19 aid and economic assistance. Alachua County has received $46.9 million in federal aid from the Federal CARES Act. This money will be allocated to six main categories, including individual assistance and small business relief grants. The application portal for individual assistance is now open if you are

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Skin Care Routine

Glowing Skin: Developing a Healthy Skin Care Routine for Teens

By Miranda Whitmer | August 3, 2020 | Health
The teenage years are the perfect time to encourage your child to adopt a healthy skin care routine. Good habits established early on can lead to a lifetime of glowing skin. The most important things to remember about teenage skin are to not to wait too long to start acne treatments, to visit your dermatologist to set your teenager up

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Drive-Thru Food Distribution

Chabad UF Hosts Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Program

By Amanda Roland | July 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
Chabad UF (Jewish Gator) is partnering with Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families to provide locals with free fruits and vegetables with their Drive-Thru Food Distribution program today, July 30, from 3-6 p.m. According to Chabad UF's Facebook page, the drive-thru-only distribution will take place at Gainesville Lodge No. 41, 2207 NW 13th St., Gainesville,

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back to school guide

Download Our Free 2020 Back To School Guide

By Giggle Magazine | July 29, 2020 | Guides
It’s that time of year parents! Set those alarms, layout those clothes and pack those lunches as school is back in session! This year, our children will be embarking on a new journey in their schooling and that means new normals, new beginnings and new ways of doing things. With a little planning, lots of

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Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway

Alachua Police Department Hosts Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway

By Amanda Roland | July 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates
The Alachua Police Department will present the Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families will receive free school supplies, backpacks and lunch! This Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway will take place at Alachua Elementary School, 13800 Northwest 152nd Place, Alachua, FL 32615. According to the Alachua Police Department's Facebook page,

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picking a stroller

Tips For Picking the Stroller That is Best for You!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 27, 2020 | Expecting
When I had my first baby shower, I remember opening the big clunky box that held my first stroller. It was a Graco combination, where the car seat fit right into the stroller, so you didn’t have to wake a sleeping baby to put him into the stroller. GENIUS! Fast forward 17 months and we

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