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MARCH 1
MARCH 7-8
Author Series – Lisa Wingate
Parent’s Night Out
2:30 – 4 p.m. Alachua County Library Headquarters Branch – Meeting Room A Aclib.us/events
6 – 10 p.m. o2b Kids! Gainesville Supercenter O2bkids.com
Inspiring Women Leaders Conference
Author Lisa Wingate speaks about her best selling novel, “Before We Were Yours,” and her other books.
Children from kindergarten through 13 years old will enjoy group games and other fun activities as well as a pizza dinner. Prices range from $15 for O2B members and $25 for non-members.
FEBRUARY 26
MARCH 1 – 24
UF Health Shands Breastfeeding Class
Miracle on South Division Street
7 – 9 p.m. UF Health Shands Conference Room 9433 Ufhealth.org Perfect for expecting mothers, this class teaches you the benefits of breastfeeding, optimal latch positions, how to store pumped milk and more. The class costs $15 to attend. MARCH 1
Tot Times: ABC’s of Art 11 a.m. Harn Museum of Art Harn.ufl.edu/familyprograms Tour the Harn with your little ones with this program designed for children ages 2 -5. Space is limited, so arrive 15 minutes early to register. MARCH 1
Frogs and Friends Fridays 2 p.m. Education Building at Morningside Nature Center Cityofgainesville.org Little ones are welcome to join Morningside Nature Center animal caretakers as they feed the amphibians and reptiles.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 7 p.m. Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays: 5 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Sundays: 2 p.m. Hippodrome Theatre Thehipp.org Perfect for parents looking for an adult night out, this comedy will be playing on the main stage Tuesdays through Sundays during most of the month of March. MARCH 2
Living History Days 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Morningside Nature Center Living History Farm Cityofgainesville.org Join the Morningside Nature Center as interpreters portray day-to-day life on an 1870 Florida farm. Experience the agriculture and history that Florida was built on, for free! MARCH 2
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Guided Walk
5 – 6 p.m. Sun Country Sports – West Suncountrysports.com Children between the ages of 3 and 5 will participate in a coach-led warm-up, receive instruction on each gym apparatus and have open workout time during this one-hour program. Prices range from $13 for members to $16 for non-members.
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This two-day conference targets leadership and business skills while engaging with women leaders from across the country in an interactive environment. There will be 21 total sessions with three keynote speakers. Registration is $100 for UF students, and $300 for regular registration. MARCH 7-12
Alachua County Youth Fair and Livestock Show 3/7: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. 3/8: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 3/9: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 3/10: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 3/11: 7 a.m. 10 p.m. 3/12: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Alachua County Fairgrounds Ufl.edu This free and open to the public event allows children ages 8 – 18 to showcase their love for agriculture. The educational platform has expo’s showcasing agricultural matters with exhibits of livestock, poultry, crafts, youth projects and farm products.
10 a.m. – Noon Kanapaha Botanical Gardens Kanapaha.org Take your family out for a guided tour of Kanapaha Botanical Gardens’ 24 major collections. This tour is $10 for adults, $5 for children (5-13) and free for children under 5 as well as members.
MARCH 1
Gym Jam Jr.
University of Florida Hilton Conference Center Conferences.dce.ufl.edu
MARCH 2
Champagne Gala 2019 7 – 11 p.m. Reitz Union Grand Ballroom Eventbrite.com Dance lovers will rejoice on this evening filled with dining, a silent auction and Gainesville’s very own, ‘Dancing with the Stars,’ featuring local “celebrities” and dance professionals from Dance Alive National Ballet. Ticekts are $175 per person and $125 if the ticket is tax deductible.
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MARCH 8
International Women's Day
MARCH 9
UF Health Shands Childbirth Education Class 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. UF Health Shands Conference Room 9433 Ufhealth.org This expansive course covers the birthing process, pain management options, and postpartum care. It includes a tour of the labor and delivery and mother/baby units. The class costs $50.