AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Gainesville Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:35:40 -0600 Reach Out A Hand To One. Improve The Condition Of All. Student United Way members from UF and Santa Fe College join the Gainesville leg of Bud... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/united-way-of-north-central-florida-newsletter-november-19-2009-235544 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/united-way-of-north-central-florida-newsletter-november-19-2009-235544 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alachua County, FL - A new edition of "Alachua County Talks" featuring an interview with Alachua County Purchasing Manager Larry Sapp... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-talks-doing-business-with-the-county-235704 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-talks-doing-business-with-the-county-235704 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 You loved the movie. You remember the song. 1920s Hollywood is the setting for this zany, lighthearted romantic comedy about the transition from... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/singin-in-the-rain-a-musicalcomedy-230668 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/singin-in-the-rain-a-musicalcomedy-230668 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - On Nov 16,2009 Alachua County Manager Randall H. Reid announced that he had received a retirement memo from Public Safety... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/public-safety-director-chief-will-gray-may-is-retiring-234739 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/public-safety-director-chief-will-gray-may-is-retiring-234739 Government and Politics Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Seven study paintings and a self-portrait by renowned paleo-artist Charles R. Knight (1874-1953) are on temporary display in the Hall of Florida... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/exhibition-charles-r-knight-studies-of-lost-worlds-230987 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/exhibition-charles-r-knight-studies-of-lost-worlds-230987 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This family-friendly exhibit educates visitors about the diversity of life found in and around the Amazon River with a fascinating journey that... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/exhibition-amazon-voyage-vicious-fishes-and-other-riches-230981 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/exhibition-amazon-voyage-vicious-fishes-and-other-riches-230981 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Once every five years, the Harn hosts the University of Florida’s School of Art and Art History studio faculty exhibition. This year marks the 45th... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/45th-annual-uf-art-faculty-exhibition-231001 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/45th-annual-uf-art-faculty-exhibition-231001 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 This Issue Features: Commissioner Chestnut Appointed Chair – County Wildfires Research Study – Commission Considers Airboat Curfew Ordinance... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-s-community-update-november-13-2009-234171 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-s-community-update-november-13-2009-234171 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alachua County, FL - A new edition of "Alachua County Talks" featuring an interview with Gretchen McIntyre, co-founder of the local food... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-talks-food-co-op-kitchen-incubator-234213 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-talks-food-co-op-kitchen-incubator-234213 Government and Politics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alachua County, FL - Alachua County Public Works, and the Alachua County Office of Waste Alternatives, in partnership with The Alachua County... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-news-rain-barrel-sale-234087 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-news-rain-barrel-sale-234087 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alachua County, FL - Tropical Storm Ida made landfall On November 10th morning and has moved northward.  Though other regions of the United... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/3-1-1-deactivated-233195 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/3-1-1-deactivated-233195 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - Alachua County Animal Services is hosting an Open House at their headquarters (3400 NE 53rd Ave., Gainesville). During the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/animal-services-open-house-232929 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/animal-services-open-house-232929 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - Residential curbside collection service for solid waste, recycling and yard trash will not be affected by the Veterans Day... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/veterans-day-waste-collection-232970 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/veterans-day-waste-collection-232970 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alachua County, FL -- In anticipation of Tropical Storm Ida taking aim at the Florida coastline and possibly portions of Florida, the 3-1-1 hotline... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/3-1-1-activated-for-storm-232740 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/3-1-1-activated-for-storm-232740 Government and Politics Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL---Alachua County Animal Services and the Gainesville Work Camp will hold their next Paws on Parole Graduation. Paws on Parole is... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/paws-on-parole-graduation-231960 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/paws-on-parole-graduation-231960 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL---The Alachua County Commission will hold a public hearing after 5 p.m. on November 24, 2009 to consider an airboat curfew... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/commission-considers-airboat-curfew-ordinance-231985 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/commission-considers-airboat-curfew-ordinance-231985 Government and Politics Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alachua County, FL - Alachua County Public Works invites citizens to a public meeting to get information about an upcoming rehabilitation project... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/nw-16th-ave-nw-23rd-avenue-public-meeting-231691 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/nw-16th-ave-nw-23rd-avenue-public-meeting-231691 Government and Politics Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL---Alachua County homeowners may receive mail from Cornerstone Strategies, Incorporated concerning a study of residents' opinions... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/county-wildfires-research-study-230816 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/county-wildfires-research-study-230816 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The October 30, 2009 issue of Alachua County's Community Update is out! This Issue Features: 2010 Complete Count Committee Meeting – What's On... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-news-community-update-october-30-2009-230288 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-news-community-update-october-30-2009-230288 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL---Alachua County has launched a new website that promotes water conservation and will provide updates on their current Water... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/county-water-conservation-website-230387 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/county-water-conservation-website-230387 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Alachua County, FL - The Alachua County Veterans Memorial Committee, the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center and area veterans organizations invite you... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/veterans-day-celebration-229642 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/veterans-day-celebration-229642 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Alachua County, FL - The Alachua County Health Department (ACHD) has received notification of two H1N1 Swine Flu related deaths. A 63 year old female... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-news-fifth-and-sixth-county-h1n1-swine-flu-deaths-229384 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/alachua-county-news-fifth-and-sixth-county-h1n1-swine-flu-deaths-229384 Health and Fitness Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Florida (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-alachua-county-226154 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-alachua-county-226154 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - The Alachua County Division of Senior Services in conjunction with the Community Coalition for Older Adults will present... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/your-money-and-your-health-225295 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/your-money-and-your-health-225295 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500