Get pinned for Free on Thursdays if you’re a veteran, active military person, or the immediate family of either. Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, 305 SE 2nd Ave., Gainesville. 352-335-2332.
Free Acupunture - OUCH!
Dec 22nd, 2009 by Rachel Rector
Paynes Prairie Tour
Dec 22nd, 2009 by Rachel Rector
Paynes Prairie is a totally cool place - wild horses and bison roam the land, as well as gators and thousands of sandhill cranes, and we love visiting them!
Gentle Walk and Talk through the prairie to the Alachua Sink with a guide, 9 a.m. Thursdays, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, 100 Savannah Blvd., Micanopy. $2. 352-466-3397.
Meet the Author: Ellis Amburn
Dec 22nd, 2009 by Rachel Rector
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.
Healing Arts
Dec 22nd, 2009 by Rachel Rector
The Shands Cancer Resource Center provides an arts workshop for people with movement disorders and their families, Wednesday, 2 - 4 p.m. Free.
Life Nativity
Dec 21st, 2009 by Rachel Rector
Free: Experience Christmases of the past, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 5 - 8 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53 Ave. Gainesville.
Advent Organ Concert
Dec 20th, 2009 by Rachel Rector
Free: The American Guild of Organists provides half-hour Advent concerts, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m., Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 100 NE 1st St., Gainesville.
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Dec 19th, 2009 by Rachel Rector
Free: Choirs perform “Wachet Aug” by J.S. Back, “Magnificat” by Charles Wood and more. 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, First Presbyterian Church, 300 SW 2nd Ave., Gainesville.
Flute Ensemble Holiday Concert
Dec 19th, 2009 by Rachel Rector
FREE: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Covenant presybterian Church, 1001 NW 98 St., Gainesville
Free Holiday Festivities In Gainesville
Dec 3rd, 2009 by Patti
Entertainment and other free activities are part of the Holiday Tree Lighting event presented by the The Gainesville Parks and Recreation Department.
Live music along with an appearance by Santa and Mr. Scrooge are among the highlights of the event.
The festivities are 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at the Thomas Center for the Arts, 302 NE Sixth Ave. For more information, phone 352-334-2787.
Free ‘Matinee Mondays’ At The Library
Nov 24th, 2009 by Patti
Often, it’s books that draw folks to the library.
While your there, perhaps you’ll also want to enjoy a free movie screening.
The Alachua County Headquarters Library offers “Matinee Mondays” at noon on Mondays.
The program is geared for adults ages 18 and older. The headquarters library is at 401 E. University Ave., Gainesville. For more information, phone, 352-334-3939.