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WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Saturday, Sept. 15 9:00am BO DIDDLEY PLAZA The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities. 352-3937527. alz.org/walk.
WILLIAM LINK ON HIS FAMILY AND AMERICAN HISTORY Saturday, Sept. 15 3:00pm HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY - 401 E. University Ave. Local author and professor William Link will be reading from his new book, “Links: My Family in American History.” His book offers a moving and unsentimental biography of his parents — two individuals who experienced the intense change and tumult of the South during the mid-20th century. 352334-3900. www.aclib.us.
OLD TIME DANCE Sunday, Sept. 16 2:00pm - 5:00pm HIGH SPRINGS - O’Leno State Park, U.S. 441. Family fun for all ages! Dance contra, circles and squares to live music hosted by the Flying Turtles String Band in the 1930’s recreation hall located on the banks of the Santa Fe River. A caller will guide new and experienced dancers alike through a variety of dances. 386-454-0723.
www.floridastateparks.org/oleno/
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All My Sons September 12 - 30 Times Vary GAINESVILLE COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE - 4039 NW 16 Blvd. Joe Keller is a thriving businessman who reveres the twin American gods: family and profit. That, ultimately, is his justification for his wartime action of allowing defective parts to be fitted to Air Force planes, and letting his former partner take the rap. But, in the course of a single day, Joe is confronted by the consequences of his moral abdication. 352-376-4949. www.gcplayhouse.org.
GAINESVILLE DUCK DERBY Sunday, Sept. 16 1:00pm - 4:00pm WESTSIDE PARK - 1001 NW 34 St. The Second Annual Gainesville Duck Derby is a free family festival with games, crafts and activities suitable for all ages. Event benefits the Children’s Home Society and the Child Advocacy Center of Gainesville and is co-sponsored by the City of Gainesville. Register to buy ducks or join the Ducky Dash 5K or 1 mi Family Fun Run on-line at www.
GainesvilleDuckDerby.org
PALS PARTY Tuesday, Sept. 18 6:30pm ROCKEY’S DUELING PIANO - Have a night on the town at the Partners in Adolescent Lifestyle Support featuring a dueling piano bar
show, hors d’oeuvres and drinks, and a silent auction. Tickets are $45 in advance or $50 at the door and include two drink vouchers — valid 21+ ID required to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit the Shands Vista Partners in Adolescent Lifestyle Support program! Contact: UF & Shands at 352-265-7237 or visit
www.pals-party.com.
BILINGUAL STORY TIME Wednesday, Sept. 19 10:30am HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY 401 E. University Ave. Join for bilingual story time, an interactive program with stories, songs, and dances in English and Spanish. The program is designed for ages 3 and up, and the whole family is welcome! 352334-3900. www.aclib.us.
INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY MOVIES Wednesday, Sept. 19 3:30pm HEADQUARTERS LIBRARY - 401 E. University Ave. Pirate movies all afternoon. 352-3343900. www.aclib.us.
TANNAHILL WEAVERS Thursday, Sept. 27 7:30pm PHILLIPS CENTER - As one of Scotland’s premier traditional bands, the Tannahill Weavers’ diverse repertoire spans the centuries with firedriven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies. Among the most versatile groups on the Celtic music scene, the dynamic quartet has consistently received worldwide accolades. 352-392-ARTS. performingarts.ufl.edu.