Starting Wednesday, May 13, The Alachua County Library District will offer curbside services at all Alachua County locations. According to the library district, here are the steps to follow for check-outs and returns: Place holds for books, DVDs, and other materials online at www.aclib.us/catalog or call your preferred branch. Be sure to select which branch
The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Nichole Rivera and Yair Garcia
The joy of newborn motherhood. Nichole Rivera shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Nichole Rivera and Yair Garcia BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 3 months/ 1-13-20 SPOUSE NAME: Enrique Garcia Nichole Rivera is now the proud mommy to three children and shares that each baby and pregnancy was quite different.
Mosquitos Carrying Serious Diseases Found in Gainesville For First Time Since 1990s
The year 2020 has already thrown us several curveballs, and we're not done yet. Mosquitos carrying serious diseases have been found in Gainesville for the first time since the early 1990s, according to the City of Gainesville Public Works Department. This species of mosquito, the Aedes aegypti, has been known to spread dengue fever, chikungunya,
Make These Easy Homemade Pancakes From Scratch
If you can't get to the store to buy pancake mix, you can easily make pancakes at home with ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! Here is a recipe for easy homemade pancakes with whipped cream and strawberries. Homemade Pancakes Ingredients: 1 Cup all-purpose Flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp of
Read Along with Julie Andrews on the Julie’s Library Podcast
If you're looking to give your kiddos some educational entertainment, tune in to Julie's Library, a story time podcast hosted by the beloved Julie Andrews! This podcast features Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, a children’s author and educator. They read aloud some of their favorite children's books so that you can read
Find Out Which Florida Parks Have Reopened!
May 4 marked the first day of Phase One of Florida's reopening process, and many Florida parks have started to reopen as a result! "As these parks are re-opening, DEP will be taking measures to ensure the protection of staff and the public," according to the Florida Parks website. "Visitors should expect limited hours, capacity
ACPS Cancel EDEP and Camp Crystal Summer Programs
Alachua County Public Schools just announced that both the Extended Day Enrichment and Camp Crystal summer programs are canceled. “This was a hard decision because these programs are so popular with children and families,” Superintendent Karen Clarke said in a press release. “But the safety and well-being of students and staff has to take priority.”
The Joy of Newborn Motherhood: Jamie Valentine and Elise
The joy of newborn motherhood. Jamie Valentine shares her stories and experiences of what it’s like to raise a newborn baby. Jamie Valentine and Elise BABY’S AGE/BIRTHDAY: 2 months / 1-28-20 SPOUSE NAME: Jon Valentine Jamie Valentine and her husband Jon started their journey to having a baby with completing genetic testing based on DNA
Alachua County Offers Free COVID-19 Testing for All Residents
The Alachua County Health Department is now offering COVID-19 testing to all Alachua County residents. There is no doctor's referral needed. To take advantage of this testing, you can (352) 334-8810 for an appointment, according to the Alachua County Facebook page. "If your insurance covers this, it will be billed and no copay is required.
Everything You Need to Know About the New Face Mask Requirements
With May 4 marking the first day of Phase One of Florida's reopening process, new face mask requirements begin in Alachua County and across the state. To continue keeping Alachua County safe, "persons working in or visiting grocery stores, restaurants, retail facilities, pharmacies, construction sites, public transit vehicles, vehicles for hire, and locations where social