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You’re invited to a special screening of “Class of Her Own”
The City of Gainesville, in partnership with Alachua County Public Schools, invites you to a special screening of “Class of Her Own,” a newly released documentary about the late Duval Elementary School teacher Gloria Jean Merriex and her innovative teaching methods. The post You’re invited to a special screening of “Class of Her Own” appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Bison in Florida? They roam with wild horses at Paynes Prairie State Park
While thinking of bison conjures scenes of the American West, perhaps bringing up images of Yellowstone National Park, these wild animals can also be found right here in the Sunshine State. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, just south of Gainesville, comprises nearly 23,000 acres of marsh, wet prairie and open water and is home to a herd of 1,000-plus-pound bison and wild horses. The ...
Need things to do? Here's a list of summer camps and activities for kids
With warmer days and the end of school quickly approaching, children may need something to do. Here's a list of summer activities for students, ranging from free camps to specialty events. Summer Camps by the City ...
Dealing with dogs’ ears | Pet Peeves
Do dogs need to have their ears cleaned? It is a question I am often asked. The answer is, it depends. If a dog has normal, healthy ears, no cleaning is necessary; but if there are signs of ear infection, yes, the ears would benefit from a good cleaning with the appropriate materials. Signs of ear infections include shaking the head frequently and scratching at the ears with the back leg. One also might notice a strange...
2nd Annual Hogtown Opry coming to Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - The 2nd Annual Hogtown Opry is coming to Gainesville on Saturday, May 18th at 7 pm at the University Auditorium (333 Newell Drive). Guests can expect bluegrass, old-time-tinged originals, twin fiddling, and old-time swing music. Musicians include Wil Maring & Robert Bowlin, Hogtown Opry Band, Shad...
Dunkin locations in Gainesville celebrate the Gator Softball team
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - If you bleed orange and blue, you just might have to make a Dunkin run Friday. The tastemakers at the coffee chain are serving up special orange and blue donuts only at some Gainesville locations. It’s all in celebration of the Florida Gator softball team heading...
Incredible insects: New Florida Museum exhibit opens next week
The Florida Museum of Natural History’s latest special exhibit invites visitors to take an up-close look at the often-hidden world of insects and the researchers that study them. Opening May 25, “Science Up Close: Incredible Insects” is a collaborative endeavor between the Florida Museum and the University of Florida...
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