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Alachua County School Board Gives Updates In County Meeting

By Amanda Roland | August 5, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Yesterday, August 4, the Alachua County School Board had a county meeting where they discussed the possibility of pushing back the reopening of schools to August 31. In the meeting, concerned callers expressed why they thought children and staff should not return to schools on August, 24, the current start date for the 2020/21 school

Alachua County Cares Act Is Now Accepting Applications

By Amanda Roland | August 4, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The Alachua County Cares Act is for COVID-19 aid and economic assistance. Alachua County has received $46.9 million in federal aid from the Federal CARES Act. This money will be allocated to six main categories, including individual assistance and small business relief grants. The application portal for individual assistance is now open if you are

Chabad UF Hosts Free Drive-Thru Food Distribution Program

By Amanda Roland | July 30, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Chabad UF (Jewish Gator) is partnering with Simply Fresh and Farmers to Families to provide locals with free fruits and vegetables with their Drive-Thru Food Distribution program today, July 30, from 3-6 p.m. According to Chabad UF's Facebook page, the drive-thru-only distribution will take place at Gainesville Lodge No. 41, 2207 NW 13th St., Gainesville,

Download Our Free 2020 Back To School Guide

By Giggle Magazine | July 29, 2020 | Guides

It’s that time of year parents! Set those alarms, layout those clothes and pack those lunches as school is back in session! This year, our children will be embarking on a new journey in their schooling and that means new normals, new beginnings and new ways of doing things. With a little planning, lots of

Alachua Police Department Hosts Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway

By Amanda Roland | July 27, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The Alachua Police Department will present the Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, August 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Families will receive free school supplies, backpacks and lunch! This Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway will take place at Alachua Elementary School, 13800 Northwest 152nd Place, Alachua, FL 32615. According to the Alachua Police Department's Facebook page,

Common Household Items to Pull and Pop Out Dents on Your Car!

By Taylor McLamb | July 24, 2020 | Blog

It doesn’t matter whether you’re an avid car enthusiast or you simply see your vehicle as a means of transportation, it’s always frustrating when you find a small dent on your car. Thankfully, there are a plethora of DIY tricks and tools that you can use to fix up your car with just using common

Can I Work From Home and Homeschool? YES!

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | July 22, 2020 | Homeschool , Learn

As uncertainty about fall looms, we’re left wondering if schools will open, what that will look like, and how many people will once again be working from home. Many families who never planned to homeschool are now considering homeschooling and working from home as an option. So, how can parents effectively work and homeschool their

Review AHLA’s ‘Safe Stay Guest Checklist’ for Hotels

By Amanda Roland | July 21, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has announced some new guidelines regarding cleanliness and safety for their guests during COVID-19. They have released a “Safe Stay Guest Checklist” to help guests and staff safe. This AHLA’s Safe Stay guidelines are an industry-wide, enhanced set of health and safety protocols designed to provide a safe

Nickel and Dime: Costs of Pregnancy That Can Add Up!

By April Tisher | July 21, 2020 | Happy Home

One of the first things to consider when you find out you are pregnant (if not before) is what costs you can expect to incur over the next nine months. There are the usual expenses we immediately think about when it comes to healthcare: co-pays, lab work, insurance deductibles, etc., and we think of the

Alachua County Schools’ Summer Meals Program is Extended to August 6

By Amanda Roland | July 20, 2020 | Blog , COVID-19 Updates

Your Choice Fresh Food & Nutrition Services along with Alachua County Food & Nutrition Services have been providing children with free meals all summer long. The last day for the summer meals program has been extended to August 6. These grab-and-go meals are provided to children 18-years-old and younger through the Free Summer Meals Program.

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