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SUMMARY:Car seat check
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:         UF Health and the Safe Kids North Central Florida Coalition are teaming up to keep children safe for road trips and other drives on the road. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States\, per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This free event offers families the opportunity to have their car seats inspected by certified child passenger safety technicians\, ensuring they’re installed and used correctly. \n“A properly used and installed child safety seat can reduce the risk of injury by as much as 71 percent\, but too many families lack access to the education and safety devices every child deserves\,” said Jordyn Zyngier\, Safe Kids North Central Florida Coordinator and UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital Pediatric Trauma Injury Prevention Coordinator. “Buckling up every ride every time in the correct safety seat is the most effective way to protect a child.” \nFrom 2024-2025\, data shows a 95% misuse rate of car seats. This data was gathered during events hosted by the Safe Kids North Central Florida Coalition in Alachua County. The CDC says car seat use reduces the risk for injury in a crash by 71–82% for children\, when compared with seat belt use alone. \nWHEN:        1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.\, Thursday\, July 17 \n\nWHERE:      UF Health Professional Park\, 3300 SW Williston Road\, Gainesville
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/car-seat-check/
LOCATION:UF Health Professional Park\, 3300 SW Williston Road\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608\, United States
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SUMMARY:Heat\, Heart\, and Head Sports Injury Prevention Symposium
DESCRIPTION:During the Heat\, Heart and Head Sports Injury Prevention Symposium\, UF Health physicians will share tips and best practices in handling sports emergencies\, ranging from sudden cardiac arrest to concussions to heat illness. Gators basketball great and SEC Defensive Player of the Year Patric Young is this year’s featured speaker. \nReserve your spot now on Eventbrite. \nWHEN: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.\, on Saturday\, July 26 \nWHERE: Gator Room (Gate 1)\, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium\, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/heat-heart-and-head-sports-injury-prevention-symposium/
LOCATION:Ben Hill Griffin Stadium\, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:CONTRA DANCE featuring live music played by Coral Riff and calling by Angela DeCarlis.
DESCRIPTION:Contra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step.  You simply walk in time to the music-one step for each beat of music.  There is no fancy footwork required.  There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance.  If you can walk\, you can contra dance! \nSuggested Donation: $10 (ages 26+)\, $5 (ages 16-25)\, Dancers ages 15 and under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.  \nPlease bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.  \nThis is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.  \nNo partner or experience is necessary.  \nContra Dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/contra-dance-featuring-live-music-played-by-coral-riff-and-calling-by-angela-decarlis/
LOCATION:Rosa B Williams Center\, 524 NW 1st St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:Endowed Scholarship Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! November 8\, 2025! This is the date we invite you to come munch at our endowed scholarship fundraiser \nbrunch. It will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at First Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to great food\, there will be \namazing entertainment\, recognition awards\, prizes\, and an inspiring message delivered by Comm. Charles “Chuck” \nChestnut. This event is presented by Tee Foundation Assistance Network\, Inc.\, The Ruth and Walter Jenkins family\, and \nMinnie and Samuel Wheeler family. It raises funds for the Tiawana Michele Wheeler Memorial Endowed Scholarship \nFund at Bethune Cookman University (B-CU). In addition to the surprising fact that Tiawana attended the same \nelementary school as Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos\, River Oaks Elementary in Houston\, TX\, you will learn other interesting \ninformation about this phenomenal young woman who came into this life Nov. 9\, 1969\, and departed July 12\, 1991. \n  \nCall or text Pat 352.459.8331 or email tfanserves@gmail.com for ticket\, Cash App\, Zelle\, and \nSponsor information. Can also mail to P O Box 357685 Gainesville\, FL 32635. Thank you. \n 
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/endowed-scholarship-brunch/
LOCATION:First Missionary Baptist Church\, 1515 SE 15th Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32641\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Tee Foundation":MAILTO:tfanserves@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Wolf's Message (movie)
DESCRIPTION:Unity of Gainesville\, Florida will host an in-person screening of the award-winning film Wolf’s Message on Saturday\, November 8 at 6:00 PM. This thought-provoking documentary explores the connection between life and afterlife through the true story of a young man and his extraordinary communication from the other side.\n\nAll are welcome – We hope you’ll join us.  Tickets are $15 and can be purchased here: https://tinyurl.com/knxb2wta\nClick on the link to learn more about the film and view the trailer: https://www.wolfsmessage.com/about/
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/wolfs-message-movie/
LOCATION:Unity of Gainesville\, 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
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SUMMARY:CONTRA DANCE featuring music played by Contra Fusion and calling by Joe DePaolo
DESCRIPTION:Contra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk\, you can contra dance!   \n7 PM Friday November 21  \nUnited Church of Gainesville  \n1624 NW 5th AVE  \nGainesville\, FL  32601  \nOrganized by Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society www.godsdance.org   \nSuggested Donation:$10 (ages 26+)\, $5 (ages 16-25)\, Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.   \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.   \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.   \n• No partner or experience is necessary.   \nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.   \n• No special dress is required.   \nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes. 
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/contra-dance-featuring-music-played-by-contra-fusion-and-calling-by-joe-depaolo/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Blue Christmas service
DESCRIPTION:Blue Christmas Service is offered especially for those hurting during the holidays.  \nThe reasons for coming are many. \nSome come because they are mourning the death of a loved one. Some are far from home.  \nSome suffer from illness\, addiction\, or estrangement. Some are lonely\, struggling financially\, or in conflict with another.  \nSome hurt because of the great pain\, need\, and violence in our nation and world.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/blue-christmas-service/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church\, 16921 West Newberry Road\, Newberry\, FL\, 32669\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:CONTRA DANCE featuring music played by the Mystic Gorillas and calling by Alice Raibourn.
DESCRIPTION:Contra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk\, you can contra dance!   \n7 PM Friday December 19  \nUnited Church of Gainesville  \n1624 NW 5th AVE  \nGainesville\, FL  32601  \nOrganized by Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society www.godsdance.org   \nSuggested Donation:$10 (ages 26+)\, $5 (ages 16-25)\, Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.   \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.   \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.   \n• No partner or experience is necessary.   \nContra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.   \n• No special dress is required.   \nWear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes. 
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/contra-dance-featuring-music-played-by-the-mystic-gorillas-and-calling-by-alice-raibourn/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T180000
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SUMMARY:Christmas Eve service
DESCRIPTION:Carols at 6 p.m.\, followed by a Christmas Eve service at 6:30 p.m.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/christmas-eve-service/
LOCATION:St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church\, 16921 West Newberry Road\, Newberry\, FL\, 32669\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T210000
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SUMMARY:CONTRA DANCE featuring music played by the Coral Riff and calling by Johnathan King
DESCRIPTION:  \nContra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk\, you can contra dance!   \n7 PM Friday January 16 \nUnited Church of Gainesville  \n1624 NW 5th AVE  \nGainesville\, FL  32601  \nOrganized by Gainesville Oldtime Dance Society www.godsdance.org   \nSuggested Donation:$10 (ages 26+)\, $5 (ages 16-25)\, Dancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult.   \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.   \n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.   \n• No partner or experience is necessary.   \n• Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.   \n• No special dress is required.   \n• Wear comfortable\, casual attire & soft-soled non-marking shoes. 
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/contra-dance-featuring-music-played-by-the-coral-riff-and-calling-by-johnathan-king/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
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SUMMARY:17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness
DESCRIPTION:  \n The UF CARD Constituency Board is excited to announce the 17th Annual Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness event\, taking place at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 7\, 2026. This event aims to raise funds and awareness to support individuals with autism and their families. \n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n\nDate: March 7\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime: Event starts at 2:30 p.m.\, with registration opening at 1:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nLocation: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium\, Gate 7\, University of Florida\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of community\, support\, and fun! Self-advocates\, families\, community members\, and UF students\, faculty\, and staff will walk or run together to support the University of Florida Center
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/17th-annual-stomp-the-swamp-for-autism-acceptance-and-awareness/
LOCATION:Ben Hill Griffin Stadium\, 157 Gale Lemerand Drive\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T214500
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SUMMARY:Contra Dance featuring music played by Bill Paine and Friends and calling by Kevin Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:Contra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk\, you can contra dance! \nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult. \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.\n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\n• Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\n• Wear comfortable\, casual attire and soft-soled non-marking shoes. \n  \nFree beginner lesson begins at 6:45 PM. Dance begins at 7 PM sharp and concludes at 9:45 PM.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/contra-dance-featuring-music-played-by-bill-paine-and-friends-and-calling-by-kevin-shepherd/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T214500
DTSTAMP:20260618T222256Z
CREATED:20260618T222256Z
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SUMMARY:MIDSUMMER'S DAY themed Contra Dance featuring live music played by Just In Time and calling by John Rogers.
DESCRIPTION:  \nContra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk\, you can contra dance! \nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult. \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.\n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\n• Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\n• Wear comfortable\, casual attire and soft-soled non-marking shoes.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/midsummers-day-themed-contra-dance-featuring-live-music-played-by-just-in-time-and-calling-by-john-rogers/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T214500
DTSTAMP:20260715T180729Z
CREATED:20260715T180729Z
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SUMMARY:INDEPENDENCE DAY-themed Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Contra is a dance done with a lively\, walking step. You simply walk in time to the music – one step for each beat of music. There is no fancy footwork required. There is a caller for every dance who walks the dancers through the moves before the music begins and continues to call until the dancers are confidently moving through the dance. If you can walk\, you can contra dance! \nSuggested Donation:\n$10 (ages 26+)\n$5 (ages 16-25)\nDancers ages 15 & under get in FREE when accompanied by an adult. \n• Please bring your own non-alcoholic beverage.\n• This is a friendly welcoming recreational activity and all are welcome.\n• No partner or experience is necessary.\n• Contra dancing is fun and we’ll teach you how.\n• No special dress is required.\n• Wear comfortable\, casual attire and soft-soled non-marking shoes. \nVISIT https://godsdance.org/event/jj-luxe-250-blues/
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/independence-day-themed-contra-dance/
LOCATION:United Church of Gainesville\, 1624 NW 5th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
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