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Celebrate National Student-Athlete Day on April 6

Although National Student-Athlete Day is April 6, the grind never stops for athletic youth.  Student-Athlete Day is a time to “celebrate the resiliency” of students participating in sports, according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  If your kids are… read more

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Celebrate Florida College Decision Day

The Greater Gainesville Chamber Foundation and Alachua County Public Schools invites you to celebrate Florida College Decision Day April 5! Students, along with their families and friends, are invited to celebrate the academic achievements of the 2024 graduating seniors. This… read more

Is it Safe to Collect Feathers?

Don’t touch bird feathers -- we’ve all heard it. In the past, it was said that bird feathers carried disease, viruses and pathogens. However, this isn’t necessarily true. Is it safe to collect feathers? When walking down a trail with your… read more

Celebrate Random Act of Kindness Day!

Although it feels like "Random Act of Kindness Day" should be every day, February 17th is the day to celebrate. As a parent, teaching your children how to show kindness to people can be tougher than it sounds. A Harvard… read more

President’s Day: 46 Facts for 46 Presidencies

Feb. 19 is President’s Day - a federal holiday that celebrates the February birthdays of former Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln and the lives of all U.S. presidents! It was declared a federal holiday in 1879 by former President… read more

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