Springhill Equine and Companion Animal Clinic 18th Annual Open House

This annual celebration is a fun and educational event featuring live demonstrations, interactive activities, raffles and prizes, local vendors, and a variety of food trucks. This free community event brings together animal lovers of all ages to learn, connect, and celebrate their shared passion for animals.
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Gainesville Memorial Day Events and Activities

By Amanda Roland | May 23, 2026 | Blog , Guides , Holidays , Seasonal Guides , Things to Do
With Memorial Day weekend approaching, we have put together a list of Gainesville Memorial Day events and activities! Alachua County Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 25Historic Evergreen Cemetery at 10 a.m. This ceremony honors veterans and military service members who lost their lives fighting and standing for the country. The ceremony offers a Presentation of

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Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness

3 Activities to Teach Your Little Ones Thankfulness!

By Stephanie Cornwell | November 25, 2025 | Blog , Holidays
As parents we want to set a good example for our kids. Of course, we want our children to be good people that help others, treat everyone with respect and contribute to society year-round. But the holiday season lends so many opportunities to show our little ones the importance of thankfulness and what it means

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Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival

Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Thornebrook Spring Arts Festival! Taking place in the park-like setting of The Shoppes at Thornebrook, this two-day event showcases a diverse range of talented artists, including favorites from the Fall Arts Festival and exciting new participants. Visitors can enjoy artwork across various mediums, such as painting, sculpture, photography,

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How Full is Your Bucket? Book Giveaway

By Giggle Magazine | October 12, 2021 | Giveaways
Enter to win a copy of our favorite book for teaching kindness! "How Full is Your Bucket? For Kids" written by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer is based on the #1 New York Times Bestseller "How Full is Your Bucket" by Tom Rath and Dr. Donald Clifton. This book is adapted for kids and follows

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Beyond the Bell: Free Homework Help for Alachua County Students

By Lindsey Johnson | September 22, 2021 | Blog , Your Schools
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 pandemic is open to Alachua County students from elementary through high school.  Certified teachers and

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Free Meal Packs

ACPS Provide Free Meal Packs For Students on December 17

By Amanda Roland | December 16, 2020 | Blog
Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) will give out free meal packs for Alachua County students tomorrow, December 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. On Thursday, children can receive four breakfasts and four lunches, and the children do not have to be present to pick up the meals. No registration is required, but children must

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Giggle's 2021 Education Guide

Giggle’s 2021 Education Guide is Here!

By Amanda Roland | December 4, 2020 | Learn , Your Schools
2021 is literally just around the corner, and with the new year comes all kinds of changes and challenges. Some challenges include making decisions about your kiddos' education! We are here to help. Giggle's 2021 Education Guide is your guide to early childhood education, private schools, charter schools and homeschooling in Alachua County. You can

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#MomHacks: Holiday Hacks Edition!

By Giggle Magazine | December 1, 2020 | Blog , Holidays
We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here to share with you that in the rise of technology and “life hacks,”

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