Avoid Lines at the Polls - Vote by Mail!
This fall’s General Election is expected to have the largest turnout in the history of the United States. Avoid the potential of long lines at the polls. Vote by mail. Go online to www.VoteAlachua.com or call (352) 374-5252 to request an absentee ballot. Vote at your leisure and in the privacy of your home. Make sure your vote counts!
Voter Questions
Voting is a serious responsibility. Be sure your address and signature is current. If you have questions, the Supervisor of Elections has answers. Go to www.VoteAlachua.com or call (352) 374-5252. Make your vote count!
Ride to Provide for the Levy ARC The third annual 'Ride to Provide' will be held September 6, 2008 beginning at Williston High School. Registration starts at 7:30AM with free coffee and doughnuts. The ride begins at 10AM and is an 88-mile ride through scenic Levy County with a comfort stop halfway. The ride is free, but donations will be accepted to benefit the Levy Association for Retarded Citizens. Riders will also be able to support the association by purchasing a meal at the end of the ride. For more information, call Sean or Beth Mullins at 352-528-2222. Pre-register online at www.ridetoprovide.net.
Focus On The Future - Displaced Homemaker Program
Are you a homemaker, 35 years or older? Have you lost your financial support? Need to get back in the work force? Santa Fe Community College is offering free classes and workshops beginning September 8th, 2008. Focus on your future. Take a step toward a job or career. Call (352) 395-5047 for information.
Alachua County Crisis Center - Volunteers Needed
The Alachua County Crisis Center, a non-profit organization, is seeking volunteers to become Crisis Line Counselors. Sixty hours of in-depth training are provided. This is an opportunity to impact the lives of fellow community members and to gain life-enhancing communication skills. The next training class begins Saturday, September 13th, 2008. Please contact Ali Martinez at 352-264-6782 or visit http://crisiscentervolunteer.alachuacounty.us for more information.
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research – and it calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. Come out October 4th and make a difference! In Gainesville: Westside Park. In Ocala: Tuscawilla Park. Sign-up at www.alz.org/memorywalk/
Ocala Asthma Walk
The American Lung Association will be hosting the 2008 Asthma Walk in Ocala on October 18, 2008 at Tuscawilla Park, 829 Northeast Sanchez Avenue in Ocala. The goal this year is to raise $20,000 to help the estimated 24 million people with Asthma. Itis not a race or test of fitness; everyone is invited. For more information, call 386-255-6447.
Alachua County Start! Heart Walk
On October 18, 2008, join us at The Health Park for the 2008 Alachua County Start! Heart Walk. Help raise awareness about the effects of physical activity, good nutrition and the benefits of walking by participating in this year's Heart Walk. NW 39th Ave and NW 89th Blvd in Gainesville.
Alachua Harvest Festival
Vendors are needed for the 6th Annual HARVEST FESTIVAL. A day of leisurely shopping, strolling and dining on Main Street in the City of Alachua, while enjoying music from area bands and musicians, and visiting our lovely shops and our many arts and crafts vendors all along Main street. Main Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. For more information, email rmorse47@yahoo.com or call 386-462-9552.
Tailgate '08 - Kickoff To A Cure!
Join us Saturday, November 8th for fabulous food, drinks, football and fun when the Gators chomp down on the Vanderbilt Commodores. It's a food and football extravaganza to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that you won't want to miss! The fun begins one hour prior to the scheduled TV kickoff at the Touchdown Terrace in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. For more information, visit www.cfftailgate.com.
Catholic Charities Respite Volunteers
Catholic Charities Telephone Reassurance Program provides volunteers to support the aged and physically disabled. This non-denominational program is free and volunteers are screened. Call Linda Gardner at 372-0294 for details.
Jungle Friends
Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary is a not for profit organization that provides permanent, high-quality sanctuary care for abused or unwanted New World primates from around the United States who have been cast-off from the pet trade, retired from research, or confiscated by authorities. Visit www.junglefriends.org for details.
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On October 18, 2008, join us at The Health Park for the 2008 Alachua County Start! Heart Walk. Help raise awareness about the effects of physical activity, good nutrition and the benefits of walking by participating in this year's Heart Walk. NW 39th Ave and NW 89th Blvd in Gainesville.
