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County Commissioners Vote to Implement Stricter Face Mask Requirements

By Amanda Roland | June 24, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Alachua County commissioners held a meeting yesterday, June 23, and voted to implement stricter face mask requirements across the county. After a spike in new COVID-19 cases in Alachua County, the commissioners agree that more face mask requirements could help keep the community safe and help our economy, as reported by WCJB TV 20 News.

Cade Museum to Open Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink on July 3

By Amanda Roland | June 22, 2020 | Blog

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention just announced the opening of a synthetic ice-skating rink in the museum's rotunda on July 3. This ice-skating rink is in collaboration with the museum's summer collections of "cool" inventions. The exhibits will teach you about air conditioning, refrigeration and artificial ice, and you can learn more about Florida-based

Sun Country Sports Center is Officially Reopen!

By Amanda Roland | June 18, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

After having to close due to COVID-19, Sun Country Sports Center is now open with adjusted hours and class schedules! Almost all recreational classes are up and running again, including gymnastics, swim, dance, NinjaZone, tumbling and martial arts. Currently, hours of operation vary as the Sun Country Sports Center opens more programs. "We’re committed to

How to Talk to Your Kids About Cyberbullying

By Tracy Wright | June 11, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Feature , Teens , Tweens

Most parents of tweens and teenagers will inevitably have to navigate the wars of social media. Over the last decade there has been a significant increase in technology and social media apps in our day-to-day lives. As we have seen through recent current events, social media can be used for good to unite people together

Encourage Your Teen To Register For the 2020 Battle of the Books!

By Amanda Roland | June 8, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The Alachua County Library District will have its annual Battle of the Books online in July, and teens can register now to compete! Also, teens who register now can receive free copies of this year’s books while supplies last. Teens ages 11 to 17 can click here to register and select which branch they would

Help Your Kiddos Practice Math With Playing Cards

By Amanda Roland | June 5, 2020 | Blog

Now that the summer is here, it is important that your kiddo doesn't fall into the "summer slide." The summer slide refers to the period of time during the summer when many students experience learning loss or loose valuable knowledge that they learned in the year before. This slide could become worse with COVID-19 being

Celebrate National Doughnut Weekend With Halo Potato Donuts

By Amanda Roland | June 4, 2020 | Blog , Holidays

Halo Potato Donuts will be celebrating National Doughnut Day all weekend long! They are calling it "National Doughnut Weekend!" Halo Potato Donuts is a food truck and store in Gainesville that makes potato doughnuts; they describe this type of doughnut as a cross between a cake doughnut and a yeast doughnut. "The best of both

Local Hippodrome Theater Offers Classes for Kiddos and Parents

By Amanda Roland | June 3, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates , Local Fun

The Hippodrome Theater, nicknamed the Hipp, is located in Downtown Gainesville. Because of COVID-19, the theater had to put some of its shows on pause, but the Hipp is still offering camps and classes for kiddos and parents this summer. Check out what the Hipp has to offer below: For kiddos: Hipp Kid's Camp

Share These Driving Tips With Your Teen Drivers

By Amanda Roland | June 1, 2020 | Conception 2 College , Teens

Sweet sixteen. It’s a turning point in a teenager’s life. They’re at that age when they get their first whiff of freedom. Enter: a driver’s license. Although it’s an exciting time for teens to start driving, it’s a nerve- wracking and terrifying period for parents. We’re here to ease your worries by giving a comprehensive

#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!

By Amanda Roland | May 20, 2020 | COVID-19 Updates , Learn

Parents, you made it to the end of the school year! We have one last #TeacherTip from Ms. Romano for you to use with your at-home students to make sure your summer starts off well! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE_GsLv_2KY Look below for more #TeacherTips from our local teachers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR3f6_3SvIo&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATdEp7cT5M0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnWn_bpFACM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIqgjj7iM-0&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOetnWzvWzw&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tREV6fb1pEU&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYq6AKw-JOg&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgKog1aL4O8&feature=youtu.be https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g4FSRW-7yI&feature=youtu.be

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Help Your Kiddos Practice Math With Playing Cards

Celebrate National Doughnut Weekend With Halo Potato Donuts

Share These Driving Tips With Your Teen Drivers

#TeacherTips: For Parents From Teachers!

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