The Dance Alive National Ballet (DANB) is opening auditions for dancers ages 7 to 18 for its 59th season! Auditions for DANB, "The Nutcracker" and the DANB youth group called Next Generation will take place Saturday, August 24, from 12:30… read more
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Pofahl Studios, School for Dance Alive National Ballet, Celebrates 69 Years of Dance
Pofahl Studios has a long history – try 69 years - of teaching students age 3 to the far side of 70! From beginners through professionals, dance students and professional dancers have found their way to “The Studio” to take… read more
ACPS Starts the Free Summer Meals Program Next Week
Alachua County Public Schools will be providing meals to families over the summer now that school is officially out with the Free Summer Meals program. Beginning June 3 and continuing through the summer until July 26, the district’s free grab… read more
When Should Your Child Do Their Own Laundry?
Do you remember when you started doing your own laundry? Did you learn in middle school? Or did you figure it out on your own once you moved out of the house? Figuring out when a child should start doing… read more
Learn How To Better Manage Your Stress During Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – the perfect time to discuss stress management. Kids can often cause us stress, and we learn to deal with it, we adapt and grow to be able to manage that stress in healthy… read more
The Annual Newberry Watermelon Festival is This Weekend!
The Newberry Watermelon Festival is an old tradition in Newberry, 79 years old to be exact! This year, the festival will held on Saturday, May 18, as the small town comes together for the 79th time! At the Newberry Watermelon… read more
Check Out These Mother’s Day Freebies and Events!
While we should demonstrate appreciation for our moms every day, May 12 calls for a little extra. Make the most out of this Mother's Day by taking advantage of all these Mother's Day freebies and events! 1. Mother's Day Brunch… read more
Deals for Teacher Appreciation Week
Teachers are the backbone of society and are responsible for shaping the minds of the future. This is no easy task, which is why we celebrate National Teacher Day May 7 and honor teachers this entire week with Teacher Appreciation… read more
School Calendars Updated After ACPS Selected for Year-Round School Pilot Program
School Calendar Updates Metcalfe Elementary School will no longer follow the year-round school pilot program calendar. "The Florida Department of Education has approved the district’s request to keep Metcalfe Elementary School on a traditional 10-month calendar while moving forward with… read more
Save Our Oceans By Using Reef Friendly Sunscreen
Research shows that sunscreens contain chemicals that contribute to the bleaching of coral reefs. In 2021, Hawaii passed a bill banning any sunscreen washed off in the ocean that can be potentially dangerous for our coral reefs. We deposit about… read more
