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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
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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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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
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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
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