Here is a cohesive list of Event and Closures Updates For Alachua County and beyond that have been adjusted due to COVID-19. This list will be updated daily! Updated 4/14/2020 New Updates: The University of Florida All classes will be held online for the remainder of the Spring, Summer A, Summer C and Summer B
Learn About Starting a Family Garden on Plant Appreciation Day!
Today is International Plant Appreciation Day! Use this day to flex your green thumb by starting a family garden at home! Not only will this garden yield delicious, healthy crops for you and your family, but it will also contribute to a healthy environment and allow you to cut down on waste. Keep reading to
ACCPA Hosts Community Relief Day to Giveaway Food
The Alachua County Pastors Association (ACCPA) will host a Community Relief Day tomorrow, April 10, from 9 a.m.- 12p.m. at the Oaks Malls to giveaway food to families. To participate in Community Relief Day, pull up to the Oaks Mall tomorrow between 9 a.m.- 12p.m., project your lights and pop your trunk, according to the
Disney’s Dole Whip Recipe is Here!
During this COVID-19 pandemic, perhaps one of the places that we miss the most right now is Walt Disney World. Whether you have only visited the park a few times or you are an annual pass-holder, the magic of Disney World is undeniable. And, any hard-core Disney lover knows that no trip to Disney World
How to Teach Your Kiddos Healthy Habits at Home
In this time of social distancing, we are spending a lot of precious time at home with our kiddos! Now is the perfect time to start teaching them healthy habits at home that will stick with them into adulthood. As parents, we are responsible for our children’s healthy growth and development. We know a main
Learn More About The ‘Newberry Eats’ Delivery Service!
The Parks and Recreation Department in Newberry is doing its part to make sure the Newberry community stays safe during COVID-19 with its "Newberry Eats" delivery service. There are many restaurants in Newberry that are still open for pick-up and delivery, and the city has even developed a "Newberry Eats" delivery service that will deliver
Learn How To Sanitize Your Groceries At Home!
Dr. Jeffrey VanWingen MD, a family physician from Grand Rapids, Michigan, posted a video to educate people on how to properly sanitize your groceries so that you and your family can minimize your chances of getting sick. Dr. Vanwingen breaks down some easy procedures that we all can use in the store and in our
Design by the Dozen: Decorate Your Eggs with Untraditional Methods!
Gone are the days of dropping little dye tablets into cups of vinegar to color your Easter Eggs. We searched high and low and came up with three fun and creative ways to decorate your eggs this year. Puffy Paint Thick puffy paint is a fun and quick way to decorate your eggs with three
Safety First: Make DIY Face Masks at Home!
With the CDC’s latest recommendation that everyone should wear a protective mask, people are eager to make DIY face masks to ensure the safety of themselves and their family when leaving the house.  While these simple cloth face masks aren’t as effective in preventing the spread of germs as N-95s and surgical masks, the
Should You Wear Gloves During COVID-19?
During COVID-19, we all want to do out best to protect ourselves and our families from getting sick. One way we can protect ourselves is by using personal protective equipment, like face masks, when going to the store or running essential errands. Recently, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding another type of personal