ADVENTURE CLUB OF GAINESVILLE
The multi-activity social group designed for everyone, all ages. We organize a wide variety of
activities ranging from exciting outdoor adventures to fun social gatherings to stimulating cultural
events, including kayaking, theater, sailing, dinners, hiking, concerts, hang gliding, movies, wind
surfing, horseback riding and much more! www.actfl.com
ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET 5920 NW 13th St, Gainesville, corner
US 441 North & SR 121. Open Sat. 8:30-1 p.m. 352- 371-8236 or INFO HERE
THE UNION STREET FARMERS’ MARKET Open Wednesdays. 4-7:30 p.m. Now
at city hall. Produce, fresh fruit, veggies, berries, plants, cut flowers, baked goods, honey,
beeswax candles. Live music & food sampling, 352-462-3192
or INFO HERE
HAILE PLANTATION FARMERS’ MARKET S.W. 91st Terrace, Haile Village
Center, Haile Plantation, Gainesville, Florida 32608, SATURDAYS 8:30-12:00
INFORMATION HERE For Directions HERE
HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS' MARKET Every Thursday select fresh produce from
local farms. 2 to 5:30 p.m. For Details click: High Springs Farmer's Market
Gainesville: Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 6 10:00a to 1:00p
at Celebration United Methodist Church, Gainesville, FL Come enjoy some family fun bounceing
in the bounce house or sliding down the gaint slide. We have trail rides, food, games and more.
Free and open to the public.
STATE PARK TO HOST DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
JUNE 8TH
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State
Park will host a digital photography workshop on Monday, June 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Taught by professional photographer Don Williams, the workshops will teach participants how to
create a photographic composition, the shooting effects of color and black and white images,
flash usage, depth of field, linear perspective in two dimensional photography and exposure
priorities and settings. Computer programming combined with hands-on outdoor photography
sessions will enhance student photography skills. Workshop fees are $25.00 per workshop,
including park admission. Participants should bring a film or digital camera. No computers are
needed for this workshop. For additional information or to register for the workshops, please call
the park Gift Shop at (386) 397-1920 or visit www.stephenfosterCSO.org. To learn more about
the park, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/stephenfoster.
GAINESVILLE: HUGE, GIGANTIC YARD SALE
JUNE 13TH
A GIANT yard sale to 100% benefit Gainesville Pet Rescue will be held in Avalon subdivision off
of Tower Road. The address is 8307 SW 17th Lane , Gainesville . The date of the sale is June
13 from 8-2. For further info, GPR can be contacted at 352-692-4773.
Gainesville: Forest Meadows Funeral Home Fish Fry!
Wednesday, June 24 12:00p to 1:00p
at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Gainesville, FL Forest Meadows Funeral Homes and
Cemeteries offers a lunchtime fish fry for the Gainesville community & surrounding area for
fellowship, fun and great fish. Forest Meadows Funeral Homes and Cemeteries offers a
lunchtime fish fry for the Gainesville community & surrounding area for fellowship, fun and great
fish.
2009 Alachua County Start! Heart Walk
Saturday, Oct 3 8:00a to 11:00a
at The Health Park, Gainesville, FL The Start! Heart Walk is a non-competitive 5K (~3 miles)
promoting physical activity and heart-healthy living in a family friendly environment. WEBSITE
Gainesville, Kanapaha's 14th Annual Fall Plant Sale & Orchid Show
October 10 & 11
Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, inviting
visitors to see the facility ADMISSION FREE. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens formally opened to the
public in October of 1987 and the Open House is a means of celebrating our 'birthday.' In
addition to viewing the botanical gardens, approximately 40 booth will be set up selling a wide
variety of plants. For the second time, the Americal Orchid Society's judged orchid show will
coincide with the Fall Plant Sale and will take place inside Kanapaha's entrance building. Pets
are not allowed at these festivals.
GAINESVILLE'S DOWN TOWN FESTIVAL & ART SHOW
NOVEMBER 14, 15TH
Art enthusiasts from around the region travel to Gainesville, the cultural heart of north central
Florida, to view and purchase original artwork created by distinguished artists. Indulge in a
diverse selection of appetizing foods and enjoy continuous, live music and entertainment on
three stages. The Children’s Imagination Station, which offers free, interactive entertainment and
creative hands-on art activities for children and families, is always an exciting part of the show.
The Community Information Area presents a venue for non-profit organizations to showcase their
services. Come and explore the festival as it winds through the streets of Downtown Gainesville
teeming with excitement. Since 1996, the Downtown Festival & Art Show has consistently been
recognized as one of the top 200 shows in the nation. In 2008, the Festival was ranked No. 23
among the best 200 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine, and chosen as
one of the “American Bus Association’s Top 100 Events” in North America for group travel.
Join one of Gainesville’s most beloved events, the 28th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show,
the premier fall festival of the arts!
The multi-activity social group designed for everyone, all ages. We organize a wide variety of
activities ranging from exciting outdoor adventures to fun social gatherings to stimulating cultural
events, including kayaking, theater, sailing, dinners, hiking, concerts, hang gliding, movies, wind
surfing, horseback riding and much more! www.actfl.com
ALACHUA COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET 5920 NW 13th St, Gainesville, corner
US 441 North & SR 121. Open Sat. 8:30-1 p.m. 352- 371-8236 or INFO HERE
THE UNION STREET FARMERS’ MARKET Open Wednesdays. 4-7:30 p.m. Now
at city hall. Produce, fresh fruit, veggies, berries, plants, cut flowers, baked goods, honey,
beeswax candles. Live music & food sampling, 352-462-3192
or INFO HERE
HAILE PLANTATION FARMERS’ MARKET S.W. 91st Terrace, Haile Village
Center, Haile Plantation, Gainesville, Florida 32608, SATURDAYS 8:30-12:00
INFORMATION HERE For Directions HERE
HIGH SPRINGS FARMERS' MARKET Every Thursday select fresh produce from
local farms. 2 to 5:30 p.m. For Details click: High Springs Farmer's Market
Gainesville: Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 6 10:00a to 1:00p
at Celebration United Methodist Church, Gainesville, FL Come enjoy some family fun bounceing
in the bounce house or sliding down the gaint slide. We have trail rides, food, games and more.
Free and open to the public.
STATE PARK TO HOST DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
JUNE 8TH
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State
Park will host a digital photography workshop on Monday, June 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Taught by professional photographer Don Williams, the workshops will teach participants how to
create a photographic composition, the shooting effects of color and black and white images,
flash usage, depth of field, linear perspective in two dimensional photography and exposure
priorities and settings. Computer programming combined with hands-on outdoor photography
sessions will enhance student photography skills. Workshop fees are $25.00 per workshop,
including park admission. Participants should bring a film or digital camera. No computers are
needed for this workshop. For additional information or to register for the workshops, please call
the park Gift Shop at (386) 397-1920 or visit www.stephenfosterCSO.org. To learn more about
the park, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org/stephenfoster.
GAINESVILLE: HUGE, GIGANTIC YARD SALE
JUNE 13TH
A GIANT yard sale to 100% benefit Gainesville Pet Rescue will be held in Avalon subdivision off
of Tower Road. The address is 8307 SW 17th Lane , Gainesville . The date of the sale is June
13 from 8-2. For further info, GPR can be contacted at 352-692-4773.
Gainesville: Forest Meadows Funeral Home Fish Fry!
Wednesday, June 24 12:00p to 1:00p
at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Gainesville, FL Forest Meadows Funeral Homes and
Cemeteries offers a lunchtime fish fry for the Gainesville community & surrounding area for
fellowship, fun and great fish. Forest Meadows Funeral Homes and Cemeteries offers a
lunchtime fish fry for the Gainesville community & surrounding area for fellowship, fun and great
fish.
2009 Alachua County Start! Heart Walk
Saturday, Oct 3 8:00a to 11:00a
at The Health Park, Gainesville, FL The Start! Heart Walk is a non-competitive 5K (~3 miles)
promoting physical activity and heart-healthy living in a family friendly environment. WEBSITE
Gainesville, Kanapaha's 14th Annual Fall Plant Sale & Orchid Show
October 10 & 11
Each October, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens holds an Open House & Fall Plant Sale, inviting
visitors to see the facility ADMISSION FREE. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens formally opened to the
public in October of 1987 and the Open House is a means of celebrating our 'birthday.' In
addition to viewing the botanical gardens, approximately 40 booth will be set up selling a wide
variety of plants. For the second time, the Americal Orchid Society's judged orchid show will
coincide with the Fall Plant Sale and will take place inside Kanapaha's entrance building. Pets
are not allowed at these festivals.
GAINESVILLE'S DOWN TOWN FESTIVAL & ART SHOW
NOVEMBER 14, 15TH
Art enthusiasts from around the region travel to Gainesville, the cultural heart of north central
Florida, to view and purchase original artwork created by distinguished artists. Indulge in a
diverse selection of appetizing foods and enjoy continuous, live music and entertainment on
three stages. The Children’s Imagination Station, which offers free, interactive entertainment and
creative hands-on art activities for children and families, is always an exciting part of the show.
The Community Information Area presents a venue for non-profit organizations to showcase their
services. Come and explore the festival as it winds through the streets of Downtown Gainesville
teeming with excitement. Since 1996, the Downtown Festival & Art Show has consistently been
recognized as one of the top 200 shows in the nation. In 2008, the Festival was ranked No. 23
among the best 200 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine, and chosen as
one of the “American Bus Association’s Top 100 Events” in North America for group travel.
Join one of Gainesville’s most beloved events, the 28th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show,
the premier fall festival of the arts!
| Welcome Home My Florida! |
| OCALA & GAINESVILLE FLORIDA 2009 EVENT LISTINGS |
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| An Offering of FUN! |
| VENDOR CALL for the Seventh Annual Alachua Spring Festival This is always an all-around great family Sunday afternoon! Sign Up by April 3, 2009 For More Information: Alachua Business |
| GAINESVILLE PET RESCUE I have a heart for pets and I, without a doubt would encourage you to support this rescue mission. To read about Cheryl's program CLICK HERE THEY NEVER EUTHENIZE! |
| Bloom Where You Are Planted |
| ZIGGY'S BIRDHAVEN comes to the rescue when humans fail in tending to their birds. You won't believe how cruel some people are to these creatures. Step up to the plate to help Ziggy's take care of the 'disposed' birds of the area. LEARN MORE HERE |
| Santa Fe Community College EMPOWERMENT AND EMPLOYABILITY CLASSES! The Displaced Homemaker Program at SFCC is offering a FREE introduction to the Internet class to eligible participants. below! |
| FREE COMMUNITY, FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT & ACTIVITY LISTINGS! EMAIL US WITH THE NAME OF EVENT, DATE, TIME, DESCRIPTION AND CONTACT INFO AND WE'LL BE HAPPY TO LIST YOUR FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT! |
| The Gallery Under the Oaks is NOW open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Historic Micanopy’s Log Cabin. Plan to come and spend the day exploring Florida’s oldest inland town. For information call 352-466-9229 or visit www.micanopyarts.org |
| Gainesville Area Women's Network (GAWN) Visit us at http: //www.gawn.org, or call 352-215-1621for more information. NEXT MEETING! The Gainesville Area Women’s Network (GAWN) meets June 17 from 11:30am – 1pm at the Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 East University Avenue for lunch and a presentation. This month’s topic is: Rev Up Your Presentation Skills by Nell Page Rainsberger You will learn how to establish a positive first impression; how to present an image of confidence, competence, and credibility; how to use your personal strengths; and much more. Don’t miss this opportunity to rev up your impact when speaking about your business. Go to http://www.gawn.org to register, or phone 352- 215-1621 Visit http://www.gawn.org for more information and to register. |
| GAWN Gainesville Area Women's Network |
| Cross Creek Cloggers! Keeping the tradition of American Appalachian style dancing to live old-time string band music. (Contact Julie Falt julie.falt@sfcc.edu for more information.) |
www.floridaworksonline.com
Need a new Career? One-Stop
Career Centers are located at:
32601 (352) 955 2245 AND 819
S. Walnut Street, Starke, 32091
(904) 964-8092
For Alachua and Bradford
County information about
employment, job fairs, and
trainings, go to:
www.floridaworksonline.com
For statewide information
about job openings available or
to post your business ' job
openings, go to:
www.employflorida.com.
Need a new Career? One-Stop
Career Centers are located at:
32601 (352) 955 2245 AND 819
S. Walnut Street, Starke, 32091
(904) 964-8092
For Alachua and Bradford
County information about
employment, job fairs, and
trainings, go to:
www.floridaworksonline.com
For statewide information
about job openings available or
to post your business ' job
openings, go to:
www.employflorida.com.
| Displaced Homemaker Program: Focus on the Future Empowerment and Employability classes: July 27th - August 14th: 8: 30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. M-F At the Santa Fe College NW campus Free of charge to eligible participants Includes basic computer skills instruction Pre-registration is required by July 24th Call: 352-395-5047 for more information See: http://dept.sfcollege. edu/DisplacedHomemaker s/classes.htm |
FloridaWorks Greenride, a
web-based carpooling
service for
commuters in Alachua and
Bradford counties. It was
started in order to help
employees and students
save money on their
commuting costs to work and
school as well as to conserve
gasoline and minimize traffic
congestion and air pollution
in our
region.
FloridaWorks GreenRide
offers people in Alachua and
Bradford counties an option
to alleviate the strain of high
gas prices and will help
create a cleaner environment
in Florida overall.
web-based carpooling
service for
commuters in Alachua and
Bradford counties. It was
started in order to help
employees and students
save money on their
commuting costs to work and
school as well as to conserve
gasoline and minimize traffic
congestion and air pollution
in our
region.
FloridaWorks GreenRide
offers people in Alachua and
Bradford counties an option
to alleviate the strain of high
gas prices and will help
create a cleaner environment
in Florida overall.
| Jazzy Senior Singles of Ocala would love to have you as part of a growing group of new friends. We meet once monthly on the 3rd Tuesday in the evening at 6 p.m. This is for anyone 50 + and single! We have a great time so don't wait and miss out on a chance to meet new friends. CALL US! 352-595-8715 So don't sit home alone! Come join us as we have a ball in and around Ocala! |
| KLOGGERS Percussive dance for all ages and levels, modern and traditional styles. Beginning classes offered every six weeks. Wednesday and every 2nd and 4th Friday, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Carpenter’s Union Hall, 1910 NW 53rd Avenue. Kelli McChesney, National Clog Instructor, (386) 462-KLOG or www. afn.org/~kelli/classes.html. |
| Let's Go Downtown "Free Fridays" Plaza Series From May to October, the Bo Diddley Community Plaza comes alive every Friday night from 8-10 pm as our local and regional bands and performing arts are showcased under the stars. Hundreds come out to enjoy the free live concerts and shows in a family friendly environment. The Plaza is located on the corner of SE 1st St.and E. University Ave. in historic downtown. So grab your blanket and lawn chair and plan to be downtown this Friday night! June Fridays 5 Bo Diddley Community Plaza Official Naming Ceremony & Musical Tribute: Featuring Long Time Bo Diddley Band & Family Members (Rock & Roll) www.myspace.com/bodiddleytribute 12 “Sir” Charles Atkins Blues Band (Blues / R&B / Soul) Knighted an Official Florida Treasure! www.myspace. com/charlesatkinsbluesband 19 De Lions of Jah (Reggae) www.myspace.com/delionsofjah 26 Black Violin (Classical / Hip-Hop / Jazz/ R&B) Four Time Winners of the “Showtime at the Apollo” Legends Competition! www.myspace.com/dknex July Fridays 3 Another Fine Mess (Country / Rock / Blues) 4 Special Saturday Edition! All American Song Fest (Songs About America, Past to Present; Various Artists) 10 Chuck Levy / Physical Medicine (String band / Acoustic / Folk) www.myspace.com/fiddlevy 17 Terraplane Blues Band (Blues) www.terraplaneblues.com 24 Chupaskabra www.myspace.com/chupaskabra352 and the Duppies www.myspace.com/theduppies (Ska / Reggae / Punk) 31 String Kings (Acoustic / Classic Rock) www.stringkings.com |
| We are revamping how we publish events, so bare with us through the construction phase of our project! Thanks! |
| Florida Senior Legal Hotline Provides FREE legal advice and services by telephone, to Florida residents age 60 and over, regardless of income. For info. call 888-895-7873. |