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Posted in Free Education, Literature on Dec 22nd, 2009
High Springs author Ellis Amburn will sign copies of his latest book, Jack: The Great Seducer, a biography of actor Jack Nicholson, at Books-a-Million Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1 - 3 p.m. Hear this writing veteran share stories of his work in the New York City publishing industry at the bookstore, 2601 NW 13th St. Free.
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Posted in Community Events, Contests, Free Education, Kids on Sep 23rd, 2009
Gainesville Fire Rescue is hosting a community wide safety event on Saturday, October 3rd from 5pm- 8pm at Kiwanis Safety City, 1025 NE 13th St.
Fire Prevention and Safety Info
Costume Contest
Tricks and Treats
Free Bike Helmets for First 50 Kids
The event is geared for preschool and lower elementary children, but is open to everyone. Please enjoy the [...]
Posted in Free Education on Jul 15th, 2009
Free classes in different subjects taught every Thursday at the Civic Media Center.
When: Wednesday, July 16, 7 pm
Where: Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St.
Cost: Free
Posted in Free Education, Kids on Jul 14th, 2009
Gainesville Creative Kamp is a unique program that boasts professional-level instruction in a relaxed, fun and nurturing atmosphere. Our program includes music, movement, fine arts, sculpture, theater, stories, movie making, nature art, photography and more. For ages 2-9. Register Now!
When: August 3 - 7, 2009, 8am - 12pm
Where: Imagine Learning Center, 4840 NW 23rd Ave
Cost: $75/week or $20/day
Posted in Art, Free Education, Literature, Music on Jul 2nd, 2009
Free University
Free University at the Civic Media Center offers free classes once a week in a variety of different subjects. This week’s class is in Addiction and Recovery.
WHEN: July 2, at 7pm
WHERE: Civic Media Center, 433 S. Main St.
COST: Free (but donations to the CMC are greatly appreciated)
Weekly Poetry Jam
The Civic Media Center has hosted a [...]
Posted in Free Education on Jun 22nd, 2009
“The idea of Free University is that classes taught for free, escaping the expense, agenda, and bureaucracy that often corrupts state funded educational institutions. You do not have to pay to learn, and you will not be payed to teach these classes. Rather, teachers and students will meet voluntarily to discuss relevant topics and inform [...]
Posted in Free Education on May 7th, 2009
Saturday (May 9): Get free health screenings, bicycle helmet checks and educational information at the UF and Shands Family Health Fair and Treasure Hunt. There’s face painting, a bounce house and games and prizes for kids too. 10 a.m. - noon. Magnolia Parke at 4740 NW 39th Place.
Posted in Environment, Free Education on Apr 9th, 2009
During the next two weeks, the Alachua County Extension Office will host several free classes during the week:
Tuesday (April 14): Annual Canning Workshop. Learn how to can your own food and make jellies and jams. 6 p.m.
Thursday (April 16): Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening. 7:30 p.m.
Friday (April 17): Getting to Green. Make gardening choices that save [...]
Posted in Free Education on Apr 8th, 2009
Tomorrow (April 9): Free University is a Gainesville-area movement to bring University-quality education to residents for free. Teachers and students — meaning anybody who wants to go — meet voluntarily to learn in weekly seminars. This week, the topic is Human Sexuality. 7 p.m. at the Civic Media Center (433 N. Main St.).
Posted in Free Education, Literature on Apr 8th, 2009
Thursday (April 9): Dr. Jared Diamond, a professor of geography at UCLA and a Pulitzer Prize winner, will discuss his new book, Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed. In “Collapse”, Diamond argues that environmental problems often cause ancient and modern societies — from the Vikings in Greenland to Rwanda — to fall apart. [...]