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Review AHLA’s ‘Safe Stay Guest Checklist’ for Hotels

By Amanda Roland | July 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has announced some new guidelines regarding cleanliness and safety for their guests during COVID-19. They have released a “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” to help guests and staff safe. This AHLA’s Safe Stay guidelines are an industry-wide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe

Nickel and Dime: Costs of Pregnancy That Can Add Up!

By April Tisher | July 21, 2020 | Happy Home

One of the first things to consider when you find out you are pregnant (if not before) is what costs you can expect to incur over the next nine months. There are the usual expenses we immediately think about when it comes to healthcare: co-pays, lab work, insurance deductibles, etc., and we think of the

Alachua County Schools’ Summer Meals Program is Extended to August 6

By Amanda Roland | July 20, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Your Choice Fresh Food & Nutrition Services along with Alachua County Food & Nutrition Services have been providing children with free meals all summer long. The last day for the summer meals program has been extended to August 6. These grab-and-go meals are provided to children 18-years-old and younger through the Free Summer Meals Program.

Join the COVID-Safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally on July 25

By Amanda Roland | July 20, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Students and families in Alachua County have been invited to a COVID-safe Stop the Violence/Back to School Rally this Saturday, July 25, at 9 a.m. This is the 21st year that the event will be held by the People Against Violence Enterprises (PAVE) organization. The event will be held at the Alachua County Fairgrounds at

Many Major Stores Have Decided to Require Face Masks

By Amanda Roland | July 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Face masks are required to be warn into businesses in Alachua County; however, not every county has the same policy. Recently, many major stores have taken matters into their own hands and decided to require face masks while shopping, regardless of state, county or city. Some of these stores include Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Starbucks, Publix

Healthy Habits to Continue After the COVID-19 Quarantine

By Amanda Roland | July 17, 2020 | Health

While we do not know exactly when life will go back to normal after all the stay-at-home orders and quarantining, we are all hoping that it is sooner rather than later. But, what is life going to look like after we all emerge from quarantine, head back to work and send our kiddos back to

Pick Up Free Face Masks in Alachua County

By Amanda Roland | July 17, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Face masks are required to be worn inside businesses in Alachua County. If you are in need of a face mask, there are some places around the county that are giving away free face masks! If you would like to learn how to make your own face mask at home, click here! Please note: Face

Help Your Tween Stay Healthy!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 17, 2020 | Teens , Tweens

Tweens are extremely busy creatures. They can basically be considered a live version of the Energizer Bunny. These “bunnies” burn calories like nobody’s business. But, with fast food, busy schedules and self-esteem at play, being overweight or underweight may become an issue for these growing young adults. It is important to learn how to help

ACPS Approves Late Start Date and Mandatory Mask Policy For Schools

By Amanda Roland | July 16, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Yesterday, July 15, Alachua County Public Schools had a special meeting with the school board to discuss a late start date for the 2020/2021 school year and mandatory mask policy at schools. Both discussion items were approved. The late start date for ACPS students will now be on August 24. "That two-week delay will allow

Review What Happened From March to June in the School System

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 15, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools

Not one parent, student or teacher could have predicted that the school year would end as it did. With virtual and closed graduations, online AP tests, Zoom classes and parents becoming more familiar with algebra and equations than they ever wanted to, what happened from March to June was for the books. As the COVID-19

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