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SUMMARY:Hawaiian Hula Dance and Musical Performance by Renowned Performers Bernice & Manuel Roberto
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe community is warmly welcome to join Unity of Gainesville\, Florida’s Sunday Service on Sunday\, June 28 at 11 a.m. for a  Hawaiian Hula Dance being performed by Kisore Hutchinson who was born and raised in Hawaii and began studying Hula Dance at an early age along with Bernice Roberto on Harp & Voice and Mnuael Roberto on Flute.\n\nBernice and Manuel Roberto: Lost in the moment\, you realize heaven really is on earth in the presence of the remarkable musicians\, Bernice and Manuel of Kailua-Kona. Bernice is an accomplished harpist\, pianist\, and singer; along with her other talents of playing the synthesizer and co-composing songs with Manuel\, her husband who is an established poet\, composer\, flautist\, and devoted Interfaith Minister. Discover more at facebook.com/bernice.roberto or on Instagram @berniceroberto.\n \nEvent Details:\nWhen: Sunday\, June 28\nTime: 11:00 AM\nWhere: Unity of Gainesville\, Florida – 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32606\nCost: Free entry (Donations encouraged)\n\nPlease see the attached flyer for information about the event and feel free to share it with your audience to help spread the word! \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy live music from talented local artists while celebrating the spirit of the season with your community.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/hawaiian-hula-dance-and-musical-performance-by-renowned-performers-bernice-manuel-roberto/
LOCATION:Unity of Gainesville\, 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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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:20260614T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T163000
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SUMMARY:Trauma\, Part II: Trauma as a Character in Writing
DESCRIPTION:Join the Writers Alliance of Gainesville to learn how to use traumatic events as a resource in your writing. Kathy Connor Dobronyi will share her own stories of trauma and those of her characters to help you write about trauma. \nFew people reach adulthood without experiencing some painful\, emotional\, and traumatic events. Yet for us authors\, those trying events can become a treasure of knowledge and understanding that we can use in our writing. \nCome join us at the Millhopper Library at 2:30 p.m. on the second Sunday in June for a second look this year at using trauma as a resource in your writing. \nWAG member Kathy Connor Dobronyi will share her personal stories of trauma and the stories of her characters to help you write about trauma. \nTrauma is a word we often hear\, yet its true nature is frequently misunderstood and underestimated. There are three levels of trauma: acute\, chronic\, and complex\, a combination of the aforementioned. There is no single definition of trauma; it can be different things to different people. \nKathy has lived with complex trauma from a childhood of abuse and war. In her writing\, she uses the memory of her time in Saigon\, where she experienced terrorist bombings at an American theater and other facilities where Americans congregated. She also witnessed human immolation and heard the bombs and gunfire during the overthrow of the South Vietnamese President on November 1\, 1963. \nKathy is not a therapist or a clinician. She is a retired high school teacher\, a storyteller\, and a writer. Using stories from her life and the lives of her characters\, she shares the different facets of trauma and healing. \nAlthough she wrote articles for trade journals and developed lesson plans used by the Folgers Institute\, she never considered herself an author until she was asked by a local newspaper editor to write her story: Under the Wings of a Good Luck Phoenix: Memoir of an American Girl in Saigon\, 1963. \n2:30-4:30 PM\nJune 14 \nMillhopper Branch\, Alachua County Library\n3145 NW 43rd St.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/trauma-part-ii-trauma-as-a-character-in-writing/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Cory Durden Football Camp
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URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/cory-durden-football-camp/
LOCATION:Easton-Newberry Sports Complex\, 24880 NW 16th Ave\, Newberry\, FL\, 32669\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T080000
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SUMMARY:Holy Trinity Episcopal Church garage sale
DESCRIPTION:Attic treasures and gifts\, art and pottery\, collectibles\, jewelry\, decorations\, sports items\, linens. All proceeds go to charity
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/holy-trinity-episcopal-church-garage-sale/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Epicopal Church\, 100 NE 1st St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yard sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T190000
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SUMMARY:Annasemble Community Orchestra presents a free celebration concert
DESCRIPTION:This year\, we celebrate 28 years of the Annasemble Community Orchestra. From a small group of people gathering weekly to make music together\, we have grown into a vibrant music community that hosts three orchestras: the Annasemble\, the Annasemble Chamber Orchestra\, and the Young Annasemble. All three orchestras will perform under the direction of our retiring Music Director\, Annemieke Pronker-Coron in her Final Concert with Annasemble Orchestra.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/annasemble-community-orchestra-presents-a-free-celebration-concert/
LOCATION:University Auditorium\, 333 Newell Drive\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T163000
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SUMMARY:Strategies for Writing and Developing Environmental Scenes
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis program is being held on the FIRST Sunday in May since Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday.\n\nCome join us on May 3 at the Millhopper Library\, where author Benjamin Coward will share strategies for drafting\, writing\, and fully developing environmental scenes.\n\nDrawing on his background in environmental science\, he has interwoven environmental issues throughout his published books. And he has much to share about the importance of environmental scenes\, whether in fiction\, memoir\, or other nonfiction.\n\nHe will reveal how we writers can use environmental scenes to enhance the storyline\, plot\, and character movement. He will share his scene-writing tips that will help engage readers and draw them deeper into the story\, thereby helping them better understand the world around them.\n\nCoward earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science from Southern New Hampshire University. He is originally from the Saint Louis area in Missouri. He moved to Florida in the spring of 2013 to further his education. He still lives in Gainesville with his wife\, Julia\, and two-year-old daughter.\n\nLike all of WAG’s Sunday programs\, this one is free and open to the public.\n\n2:30-4:30 PM\nMay 3
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/strategies-for-writing-and-developing-environmental-scenes/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000
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SUMMARY:UF College of Medicine career expo for high school students
DESCRIPTION:WHAT:          Is your high schooler interested in a career in health care? You’re in luck because the University of Florida College of Medicine is hosting the inaugural UF Healthcare Teams of Tomorrow. \n  \nThis complimentary event features a speaker series highlighting program opportunities for prospective doctors\, physician assistants and nurses. Other showcases include interactive\, hands-on clinical procedure demonstrations\, financial aid and college planning sessions and Q&A panels with current health professional students. \n  \nWHO:            Norman L. Beatty\, M.D.\, FACP\, associate professor of medicine\, division of infectious diseases & global medicine\, UF College of Medicine \nTrevi Perez\, student\, UF College of Medicine \nWHEN:          5 p.m. on Friday\, April 17 \nWHERE:       George T. Harrell\, M.D.\, Medical Education Building \n1104 Newell Drive \nGainesville\, FL 32601
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/uf-college-of-medicine-career-expo-for-high-school-students/
LOCATION:Harrell Medical Education Bldg\, 1104 Newell Dr\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T163000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Play: The Journey of Finding Surprise by Aliesa Zoecklein
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Writers Alliance of Gainesville on Sunday\, April 12\, at 2:30 p.m.\, when local poet and former Santa Fe College writing instructor Aliesa Zoecklein will share her secrets about discovery in writing poetry. \nZoecklein’s poems have been published in New Feathers Anthology\, Bacopa Literary Review\, Thimble Literary Magazine\, River Heron Review\, and other journals. Her chapbook At Each Moment\, Air won the Peter Meinke Poetry Prize and was published by YellowJacket Press. \n“The thrill of writing poems is in the discovery\,” Zoecklein says\, “so I love to talk about how we can journey ourselves toward that surprise. I’ll share some practices I use when first searching for my poems and then drafting.” \nShe will offer ideas for keeping our initial attempts playful and wide-ranging. And how\, if we’re lucky\, these practices can dispel resistance or boredom. She’ll also discuss how shaping the poem—deciding on line breaks\, for example—can help open the poem in a generative way. \n“I am always learning anew how to trust language to lift me toward what I don’t already know. I look forward to exchanging ideas and taking the group through one or two fun exercises. \nZoecklein taught writing for 25 years at Santa Fe College. Happily retired\, she lives with her wife in Gainesville\, Florida\, where she writes\, gardens\, and studies Spanish. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \n2:30-4:30 PM\nApril 12 \nMillhopper Branch\, Alachua County Library
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/poetry-play-the-journey-of-finding-surprise-by-aliesa-zoecklein/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260405T110000
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SUMMARY:Unity of Gainesville presents Easter Concert: "Bloom: A Concert of Renewal"
DESCRIPTION:The community is warmly welcome to join Unity of Gainesville\, Florida in celebrating the season at our Easter Concert “Bloom: A Concert of Renewal” being held on Sunday\, April 5\, featuring praised artists Bernice & Manuel Roberto and Shana Smith who will offer a special musical experience\,\n\nEaster honors the deeper metaphysical meaning of resurrection — the awakening of the Divine presence already within us.  Through uplifting music and heartfelt expression\, this concert will celebrate transformation\, hope\, renewal\, and the emergence of new life within and around us.  Come experience a morning that invites reflection\, inspiration\, and the joy of spiritual rebirth.\n \nBernice and Manuel Roberto: Lost in the moment\, you realize heaven really is on earth in the presence of the remarkable musicians\, Bernice and Manuel of Kailua-Kona. Bernice is an accomplished harpist\, pianist\, and singer; along with her other talents of playing the synthesizer and co-composing songs with Manuel\, her husband who is an established poet\, composer\, flautist\, and devoted Interfaith Minister. Discover more at facebook.com/bernice.roberto or on Instagram @berniceroberto\n \nShana Smith is an award-winning singer/songwriter known to family audiences as “Shana Banana\,” and she has also garnered rave reviews from Nashville Scene\, which called her “a cross between Joan Armatrading and the jazzier excursions of Joni Mitchell.” She is also a Florida Book Award author and a Zen and Yoga/Qigong teacher. More info at www.WildFloridaWoman.com\n \nEvent Details:\nWhen: Sunday\, April 5\nTime: Doors open at 10:30 AM – Concert begins at 11:00 AM\nWhere: Unity of Gainesville\, Florida – 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32606\nCost: Free entry (Donations encouraged)\n\nThe Concert is free to attend\, but space is limited. Families and community members are encouraged to reserve their seats in advance by using the link: https://tinyurl.com/bdetsrmr
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/unity-of-gainesville-presents-easter-concert-bloom-a-concert-of-renewal/
LOCATION:Unity of Gainesville\, 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T120000
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SUMMARY:Turkey Creek Neighborhood Yard Sale
DESCRIPTION:Turkey Creek will be hosting our annual neighborhood-wide yard sale on Saturday\, March 28th\, from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Come on out and find some treasures!   Event is rain or shine. \nTime and date:  Saturday 3/28/26 from 8:00-noon \nLocation:   11400 Turkey Creek Blvd \, Alachua
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/turkey-creek-neighborhood-yard-sale/
LOCATION:Turkey Creek pickleball parking\, 11400 Turkey Creek Blvd\, Alachua\, FL\, 32615\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yard sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T214500
DTSTAMP:20260319T205814Z
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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:20260308T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T163000
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SUMMARY:"Passion Dey Couldn’t Steal" by Pamela Marshall-Koons
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Writers Alliance of Gainesville will feature Pamela Marshall-Koons’ Passion Dey Couldn’t Steal\, a powerful one-woman theatrical work inspired by the life\, voice\, and legacy of author Zora Neale Hurston.\n\nHurston was an American writer who portrayed the racial struggles in the early 20th-century American South. Her most popular novel\, Their Eyes Were Watching God\, published in 1937\, is regarded as influential in both African American and women’s literature.\n\nThrough story\, movement\, music\, and embodied narration\, the play explores Hurston’s unwavering devotion to truth\, creativity\, and self-definition in the face of racism\, sexism\, and erasure.\n\nMarshall-Koons’ intimate performance invites audiences into Zora’s world—from Eatonville to Harlem—while reflecting on the enduring power of voice\, cultural memory\, and spiritual resilience. It is both a tribute and a testimony\, reminding us that passion\, once claimed\, cannot be taken.\n\nMarshall-Koons is a writer\, performer\, and cultural storyteller whose work centers on healing\, forgiveness\, and remembrance. Her artistic practice blends history\, spirituality\, and lived experience\, bringing forward voices that have shaped American culture while inviting audiences into reflection and restoration.\n\nThrough literature\, theater\, and community engagement\, she creates spaces where truth can be spoken\, stories reclaimed\, and the human spirit honored with grace and courage.\n\nShe is the creator of this acclaimed one-woman performance and the author of When Zora Spoke – I Remembered My Name. She wrote the book while writing the play.\n\n“The book encourages us to Remember Who We Are\,” Marshall-Koons said. “That is what Zora inspires in me. I am donating the proceeds from the sale of the book and my performances to help restore Ms. Zora’s last home in Fort Pierce.”\n\nThose who saw this performance at the Sunshine State Book Festival raved about it. Many said they would love to see it again. And if you missed it\, here is your chance.\n\nThe Writers Alliance is grateful to Pamela Marshall-Koons for her willingness to perform again on March 8\, 2026\, at 2:30 p.m.\, at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library.\n\nThe book can be purchased at www.pameladmarshall.com or at the event on March 8. A book signing will follow the program\, which is free and open to the public.\n \nParking: If the library lot is full\, you may park in the Florida Credit Union lot at 2831 NW 43rd Street\, Gainesville\, FL 32606.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/passion-dey-couldnt-steal-by-pamela-marshall-koons/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260130T010139Z
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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:20260208T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T163000
DTSTAMP:20251229T194058Z
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SUMMARY:Ins & Outs of Getting Your Book in Audio
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Writers Alliance of Gainesville will feature a dynamic presentation by Scott Ellis of Ellis-Audiobooks exploring what writers need to know before creating an audiobook.\n\nEllis will address the ins and outs of audiobook production—everything from understanding the different platforms and payment lingo to the responsibilities and expectations of narrators and authors. He will provide details to help authors think through all the options of putting their stories in audio.\n\nEllis is a two-time Audiobook of the Year award-winning narrator with over 100 audiobooks recorded and 250 audiobooks produced. He holds degrees in theatre and education. He spent nearly 30 years teaching middle school literature and serving as an elementary school librarian—perfect training for character voices\, managing chaos\, and surviving on caffeine and patience. This classroom experience honed his storytelling skills\, pacing\, and sense of dramatic timing.\n\nScott owns Ellis-Audiobooks with his wife\, Josie. They live in Western Massachusetts\, and when not behind the mic and managing the business\, they enjoy all things outdoors\, especially escaping to Sanibel Island during the winter months.\n\nAs co-narrator and producer of Skull’s Vengeance\, Scott was awarded the 2024 Audiobook of the Year for Fantasy. As the producer of Magda\, Standing\, he was awarded the 2024 IBPA Gold Medal Winner for Young Adult Fiction Audiobook of the Year. And in 2021\, he received the Young Adult Fiction Audiobook of the Year for his narration of Puck and Minnie: All That Is.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Join us!\n2:30-4:30 PM\nFebruary 8 \n\nMillhopper Branch\, Alachua County Library
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/ins-outs-of-getting-your-book-in-audio/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260110T235833Z
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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:20260111T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T163000
DTSTAMP:20251229T215407Z
CREATED:20251229T215407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T215407Z
UID:10000189-1768141800-1768149000@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Trauma as a Character in Writing
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Alliance of Gainesville will feature teacher\, storyteller\, and author Kathy Connor Dobronyi as she shares her insights on incorporating trauma as a character in your writing.\n\nCome join us at the Millhopper Library at 2:30 p.m. on the second Sunday in January\, when WAG member Kathy Connor Dobronyi will share her personal stories of trauma and the stories of her characters to help you write about trauma.\n\nTrauma is a word we often hear\, yet its true nature is frequently misunderstood and underestimated. Trauma has three levels: acute\, chronic\, and complex\, a combination of the aforementioned. No single definition of trauma suffices; it can be different things to different people.\n\nKathy has lived with complex trauma from a childhood of abuse and war. She used the memory of her time in Saigon\, where she experienced terrorist bombings at an American theater and other facilities where Americans congregated. She also witnessed human immolation and heard the bombs and gunfire during the overthrow of the South Vietnamese president on November 1\, 1963.\n\nKathy is not a therapist or a clinician. She is a retired high school teacher\, a storyteller\, and a writer. Drawing on stories from her own life and the lives of her characters\, she explores the various facets of trauma and healing.\n\nAlthough she wrote articles for trade journals and developed lesson plans used by the Folgers Institute\, she never considered herself an author until she was asked by a local newspaper editor to write her story: Under the Wings of a Good Luck Phoenix: Memoir of an American Girl in Saigon\, June 1963 to March 1964.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Join us!\n2:30-4:30 PM\nJanuary 11 \n\nMillhopper Branch\, Alachua County Library
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/trauma-as-a-character-in-writing/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T193000
DTSTAMP:20251212T004446Z
CREATED:20251212T004446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T004446Z
UID:10000187-1766599200-1766604600@alachuachronicle.com
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:20251221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000
DTSTAMP:20251210T001823Z
CREATED:20251210T001823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T001823Z
UID:10000184-1766314800-1766318400@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Unity of Gainesville presents Annual Christmas Concert
DESCRIPTION:Unity of Gainesville\, Florida warmly invites the community to celebrate the season at their Annual Christmas Concert\, an inspiring musical event featuring renowned performers. Mark your calendar for Sunday\, December 21\, and join us for a heartwarming celebration of music\, community\, and holiday spirit.  \nThis year’s featured performers include: \n\nPenta Rose: A celebrated singer-songwriter known for her soulful melodies and captivating performances. Learn more about her music at https://linktr.ee/pentarosemusic.\n\nShana Smith is an award-winning singer/songwriter known to family audiences as “Shana Banana\,” and she has also garnered rave reviews from Nashville Scene\, which called her “a cross between Joan Armatrading and the jazzier excursions of Joni Mitchell.” She is also a Florida Book Award author and a Zen and Yoga/Qigong teacher. More info at www.WildFloridaWoman.com\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\nWhen: Sunday\, December 21\nTime: Doors open at 10:30 AM = Concert begins at 11:00 AM\nWhere: Unity of Gainesville\, Florida – 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32606\nCost: Free entry (Donations encouraged)\n\nThe Christmas Concert is free to attend\, but space is limited. Families and community members are encouraged to reserve their tickets in advance by using the link: https://bit.ly/3KwBbvP to secure a seat. \nPlease see the attached flyer for additional details about the event. Feel free to share it with your audience to help spread the word! \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy live music from talented local artists while celebrating the spirit of the season with your community.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/unity-of-gainesville-presents-annual-christmas-concert/
LOCATION:Unity of Gainesville\, 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T210000
DTSTAMP:20251211T225607Z
CREATED:20251211T225607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T225607Z
UID:10000185-1766170800-1766178000@alachuachronicle.com
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:20251217T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T193000
DTSTAMP:20251212T004328Z
CREATED:20251212T004328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T004328Z
UID:10000186-1765996200-1765999800@alachuachronicle.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T170000
DTSTAMP:20251123T225218Z
CREATED:20251123T225218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T225218Z
UID:10000181-1765724400-1765731600@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Young Annasemble Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \nDon’t miss a festive afternoon on the Porch at the Cade Museum as the Young Annasemble Orchestra presents their annual Holiday Concert! Join us for a heart-warming celebration of the season\, filled with music\, joyful moments\, and the magic of the holidays. The young people’s orchestra is affiliated with the Annasemble Community Orchestra. They are a group of young musicians\, ages between 10-16 year old (and a few adults). The accent of this orchestra lies in having fun with music in a family friendly atmosphere.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/young-annasemble-orchestra-annual-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Cade Museum\, 811 S. Main Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T163000
DTSTAMP:20251105T210839Z
CREATED:20251105T210816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T210839Z
UID:10000176-1765722600-1765729800@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:2025 Bacopa Literary Review – Debut
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Alliance of Gainesville will feature debut readings from the 2025 Bacopa Literary Review.\n\nMany of the prize-winning pieces will be read aloud. WAG members with works published in this journal will also be invited to read.\n\nThe Bacopa editorial board expects to have physical copies of the journal available (WAG members get a free copy!)\, and we will celebrate with refreshments.\n\nReserve this date on your calendar\, and closer to the date\, check here for more details about the program.\n\n2025 Prize Winners\n \nFICTION\nAward: “Downpour” by Terry Sanville\nHonorable Mention: “Knot” by Abhishek Sengupta\nBest of WAG: “God and His Dog” by Bonnie T. Ogle\n \nCREATIVE NONFICTION\nAward: “Footsteps” by Joe Marshall\nHonorable Mention: “Never Home in No Man’s Land” by Jenn Yee\nBest of WAG: “Mam Exam” by Charlotte M. Porter\n \nFORMAL POETRY\nAward: “Real Spanish” by C. J. Grandorff\nHon. Mention: “Ty-Phoo” by Dion O’Reilly\n \nFREE VERSE POETRY\nAward: “Blanca” by Ines Bellina\nHonorable Mention: “Isabelline and Beige” by Toni Holland\nBest of WAG: “At The Gallery & Everywhere\, She Talks with Her Hands” by Aliesa Zoecklein\n \nVISUAL POETRY\nAward: “The Ruckle” by S.D. Dillon\nHonorable Mention: “My Mother’s Music” by J. Nishida\nBest of WAG: “My Mother’s Music” by J. Nishida\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Join us!\n\n2:30-4:30 PM\nDecember 14\nMillhopper Branch\, Alachua County Library
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/2025-bacopa-literary-review-debut/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, 3145 NW 43rd St\, Gainesville\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T120000
DTSTAMP:20251203T001756Z
CREATED:20251203T001756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T001756Z
UID:10000183-1765710000-1765713600@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Unity of Gainesville presents "Return of the Sun" Holiday Concert\, December 14
DESCRIPTION:Unity of Gainesville\, Florida presents Kona Harp Ensemble\, the magic of Harps\, Woodwinds\, Voices and Orchestration featuring world music and compositions by J. S. Bach\, Pachebel\, Turlough O’Carollan\, traditional Scottish and Irish compositions on Sunday\, December 14 at 11:00 a.m.\n\nPlease join us for an unforgettable experience of Sacred Music and Ancient songs.\n\nPerformers: Bernice Roberto\, Harp\, Voices\, Synth – Manuel Roberto\, Bass\, Soprano and Piccolo flutes – Vishaka Devi\, Harp – Chris Das\, Flute\n\nTickets available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1976217317194?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/unity-of-gainesville-presents-return-of-the-sun-holiday-concert-december-14/
LOCATION:Unity of Gainesville\, 8801 NW 39th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T200000
DTSTAMP:20251119T003835Z
CREATED:20251119T003835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T003835Z
UID:10000180-1765648800-1765656000@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Harmonies Twelve... days before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Barbergators Chorus and the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus are producing their 12th annual holiday concert “Holiday Harmonies Twelve …days before Christmas” on Saturday Dec 13 at Grace Presbyterian Church\, 3146 NW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL 32609.  There will be two shows at 3:00pm and 6:00pm.\n\nTickets and more details are available here: https://HHXII.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/holiday-harmonies-twelve-days-before-christmas/2025-12-13/2/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 3146 NW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20251119T003835Z
CREATED:20251119T003835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T003835Z
UID:10000179-1765638000-1765645200@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Harmonies Twelve... days before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Barbergators Chorus and the Gainesville Harmony Show Chorus are producing their 12th annual holiday concert “Holiday Harmonies Twelve …days before Christmas” on Saturday Dec 13 at Grace Presbyterian Church\, 3146 NW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL 32609.  There will be two shows at 3:00pm and 6:00pm.\n\nTickets and more details are available here: https://HHXII.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/holiday-harmonies-twelve-days-before-christmas/2025-12-13/1/
LOCATION:Grace Presbyterian Church\, 3146 NW 13th St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T210000
DTSTAMP:20251201T231107Z
CREATED:20251201T231107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T231107Z
UID:10000182-1765566000-1765573200@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:The Annasemble Community Orchestra Annual Holiday Concert
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the Annasemble Community Orchestra’s annual Holiday Concert! This year’s program will take you on a musical journey around the world as we celebrate the season with a message of peace. \nThe Annasemble Community Orchestra of Gainesville\, Inc. is a non-competitive\, intergenerational community of musicians of all skill levels—beginner to accomplished—who are dedicated to music enrichment\, education\, and performance through a variety of orchestras and ensembles. \nEach year\, Annasemble celebrates the holidays with a joyful and inspiring musical performance\, and we would be honored to have you join us. The program includes familiar holiday favorites as well as beautiful selections from around the world\, all reminding us of the peace and hope the season brings. \nWe hope you will gather your friends and family and join us for this special celebration of music and community.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/the-annasemble-community-orchestra-annual-holiday-concert/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, 4225 NW 34th Street\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20251114T234654Z
CREATED:20251114T234654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T234654Z
UID:10000178-1765119600-1765126800@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Capella Nova Chorus of Gainesville presents “Ideas of Winter”
DESCRIPTION:Capella Nova Chorus of Gainesville is a community chorus dedicated to presenting a diverse choral repertoire spanning from medieval to contemporary works. Our upcoming winter performance\, Ideas of Winter\, invites listeners to explore the beauty and reflection of the season through music both timeless and new. \n  \nDate & Time: Sunday\, December 7\, 2025\, at 3:00 PM \nLocation: Abiding Savior Lutheran Church\, 9700 W. University Ave.\, Gainesville\, FL \nAdmission: Free and open to the public
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/capella-nova-chorus-of-gainesville-presents-ideas-of-winter/
LOCATION:Abiding Savior Lutheran Church\, 9700 W. University Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T210000
DTSTAMP:20251106T225414Z
CREATED:20251106T225414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T225414Z
UID:10000177-1763751600-1763758800@alachuachronicle.com
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
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T120000
DTSTAMP:20251008T230805Z
CREATED:20251008T230805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T230805Z
UID:10000168-1763193600-1763208000@alachuachronicle.com
SUMMARY:Trinkets & Treasures Rummage Sale
DESCRIPTION:Rummage sale conducted by United Women in Faith of First United Methodist Church. All funds raised support UWF missions impacting women\, children and youth. Cash and credit cards accepted.
URL:https://alachuachronicle.com/event/trinkets-treasures-rummage-sale-2/
LOCATION:First United Methodist Church\, 419 NE 1st St\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Yard sale
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