Join Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) for a discussion on the future of our schools. The County will be presenting the State of Alachua County Public Schools next Monday, November 15th at Eastside High School (1201 SE 43rd St.). Event… read more
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Former #BossMom Hosts Book Signing This Weekend
Amazing #BossMom from the October/November 2020 issue is still bossing! Join Michele Holloway for a signing of her new book "Crush the Box, Create the Space" this Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 3 - 6 p.m. at Depot Park Event… read more
8th Grade Families: Career Academy Showcase
Do you have an 8th grader? There are many options for high school in Alachua County. On Thursday, November 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Eastside High School (in the outdoor mall area), local schools with specialty programs will… read more
Join Kids Only Dental & the Candy Buy Back Program to Support Our Military
Do you have a bunch of extra Halloween candy laying around after the past weekend's festivities? Don't throw it out! Take it to Kids Only Dental to participate in the annual Candy Buy Back program! You and your family can… read more
Free Admission for Veterans at the Cade
The Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention celebrates Veterans Day on November 11th with free admission for both active duty and veterans from 12 - 5 p.m. Dr. Robert "Bob" Cade was also a veteran, serving in the Navy until September… read more
Cade Museum’s Executive Director Named Top 50 International Museum Influencer
Stephanie Bailes, President and Executive Director of the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention, was recently named one of the top museum influencers in 2021 by Blocoloop 50, an organization that recognizes the work of museums and theme parks with… read more
Peanut App: A Meeting Place for Moms
Motherhood is wonderful and fulfilling. And sometimes isolating. Many moms crave adult conversation and other parents to share ideas, swap recommendations for daycare and gripe about your lack of sleep. Meet Peanut, a free app designed to help moms connect… read more
Beyond the Bell: Free Homework Help for Alachua County Students
Free homework help is now available for Alachua County Public School students. This new program titled "Beyond the Bell" and funded through federal ESSER (Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief) funds intended to help students recover from effects of the COVID… read more
More Sleep Helps Teens Cope With the Pandemic
If you're the parent of a teenager, you know it can be hard to drag them out of bed before lunchtime. Teenage bodies have a "delayed biological rhythm" and tend to prefer to go to bed later and sleep later… read more
TikTok Trend “Devious Licks” Causes Concern
A recent TikTok trend titled "Devious Licks Challenge" is causing mayhem in schools across the country. This trend shows students engaged in criminal activity by defacing school property or completing a "lick" (theft) of school property. Many schools have been… read more
