Called I-Read, the city Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department (PRCA) has incorporated the initiative into its summer camp curriculum at its six community centers.
Read More »Alachua County Art Groups Meet To Develop Citizens Advisory Board Resolution
The Arts Council of Alachua County was born Thursday night. Gainesville’s leading arts agencies gathered to draft the framework and guidelines for the new council. Their resolution seeks to provides a unified approach for artists and agencies within the local arts communities. “This meeting is a great step forward for …
Read More »3D Mural “Shackles” Painted On First Street
Artist Daniel Vélez-Climent is overseeing the three-day process of completing a mural, located at 200 NE First St., that is connected to the nationwide hashtag “me too.”
Read More »Bacteria In Local Creeks Pose Safety Risks
City park officials warn visitors of bacterial contamination in urban creeks due to runoff and animal waste.
Read More »Gainesville Encouraging Concussion Testing For Child Football Players
Gainesville's Pop Warner youth football and cheerleading program has teamed up with Athlete Brain, a University of Florida student organization that analyzes the kids' brain activity outside of practice through baseline concussion testing.
Read More »352Creates Set To Return to Gainesville This Weekend
352Creates will hosts a two-day event from March 24 and 25, with a range of activities, to get the community engaged in the arts across the 352 area code.
Read More »Northside Park Tree Uprooted For Display At Thomas Center
A 20-foot tree, a well-known obstacle for disc golfers at Northside Park, was removed for display as part of The Thomas Center's annual tree-lighting ceremony.
Read More »Photos: Local Pups Display Holiday Spirit at Howl-O-Ween Event
Local dogs played, swam and strutted their stuff at the Ghoul and Drool Howl-O-Ween event in Gainesville on Saturday, October 24. The city's parks, recreation and cultural affairs department hosted the party for the pooches and their owners at the H. Spurgeon Cherry “Westside” Swimming Pool from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Read More »City To Renovate Park’s Restrooms
The city of Gainesville plans to renovate the restrooms at Kiwanis Challenge Park. Renovations are expected to begin July 13 and should be completed in the next 60 to 75 days.
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