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Posted in Uncategorized on May 25th, 2009
Saturday (May 30): Learn about meditation for people of all faiths and listen to poetry in a free class. “Ocean of Consciousness” will be held at the Headquarters Library on 401 E. University Avenue from 1-2:30 p.m. Free refreshments.
Posted in Community Events on May 13th, 2009
Tomorrow (May 14): Get free admission to Kanapaha Botanical Gardens tomorrow as part of Gainesville’s tourism week. A 1.5-mile trail winds around 24 distinct gardens. Each garden — whether it be the Hummingbird Garden, the Water Garden or others — is organized taxonomically or reflects a principle of natural selection. Most gardens are in bloom [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 9th, 2009
Print out this coupon to get a free hydromassage for your mom any time until May 24th. Hydromassages use warm water to massage muscles and soothe aches and pains. To see how it works, watch this animation.
To use the coupon, find a studio near you and book an appointment. Here are two places in Gainesville [...]
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 on May 5th, 2009
Wednesday (May 4): Gainesville Green Drinks meets at Ti Amo (12 SE 2nd Ave) from 6 to 8 p.m. Discuss environmental issues in Gainesville and learn about what local community and business leaders are doing to help the environment. Every first Wednesday of the month. Free.
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. [...]
I love free stuff. I love it even more when people give me free stuff just because I exist. I’d like to think it’s just because I’m cool like that, but really, they’ll give it to anyone. Want yours? Check out these two sites and register to get free stuff on your birthday.
BirthdayFreebies.com: With this [...]
Posted in Food on Mar 24th, 2009
“Today (March 24), donate a non-perishable food item to Ben & Jerry’s and get a scoop of ice cream for $1. They’ll deliver all the food to a local food bank and you can choose any flavor you want. But can I say a word about those canned lima beans in the back of your [...]
Posted in Music on Mar 24th, 2009
Friday (March 27): Members of Bob Marley’s old band will perform at the Philips Center on Friday for free starting at 8 p.m. Free tickets are available today at the box office. Junior Marvin, the guitarist who played with Marley on “Exodus”, will be there.
Posted in Community Events, Food on Mar 18th, 2009
Tomorrow (March 19): UF’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will offer free lunch tomorrow in exchange for your First Amendment rights.
You read that correctly. You’ll have to sign a form waiving their First Amendment rights for a few hours in exchange for a tasty, totally free lunch. Don’t worry, it’s all in good [...]