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🌱 When will Storm Ready Storytime reach the High Springs library?

High Springs, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi High Springs! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • When will Storm Ready Storytime reach the High Springs library?
  • Why High Springs is billed as a budget-friendly “Gateway to the Springs”.

Also on today's calendar: Exploring the World of Painting and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 74.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Storm ready story time' events around Alachua County make sure kids are ready for hurricane season (wcjb.com) — Families in High Springs can soon bring kids to a free “Storm Ready Storytime” at the local library, where they’ll decorate tote bags and fill them with hurricane-prep supplies. Alachua County Emergency Management and the library system are teaming up to give children flashlights, long-life water jugs, first aid kits, glow sticks, whistles, and safety books during sessions running at branches countywide through June 26.
   

• Best vacation destinations for families shift toward affordable cities (actionnewsjax.com) — High Springs gets a shout-out as a budget-friendly weekend escape, praised as the “Gateway to the Springs” with easy access to beautiful nearby waterways. The article rounds up affordable family destinations near Jacksonville and beyond, with tips on setting a realistic travel budget, trimming costs, and keeping trips low-stress without sacrificing fun for the kids.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Hand Building Pottery Workshop
    Alachua Branch Library Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
  • Summer at the Library: Mark Alan Magic →
    Newberry Branch | Alachua County Library District, 110 S Seaboard Dr, Newberry
    11:00 am
    • Saturday June 13
  • Saturday Story Time
    Alachua Branch Library Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
    11:00 am
    • Sunday June 14
  • A Collage of Pride
    Alachua Branch Library Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
    12:00 pm
  • Reiki Circle
    Alachua Branch Library Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
    3:00 pm
    • Monday June 15
  • Community Resource Navigator
    Alachua Branch Library Alachua Branch - Learning Center
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone missing what looks to be a white great prunes puppy in High Springs/ Alachua area?
    Spotted him on NW 126th lane in High Springs. Has a collar but would not let me get close to see name. Wandering down road and cut off to house and… (Nextdoor 27/41 West)
  • Unfortunately, I had two dogs run off last night.
    Only one came back and this one is still gone. If you’ve seen her, please contact me. She does have a collar on with my phone number. She’s been… (Nextdoor Craggs)
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Alachua. Apply here.
  • Circle K Stores, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Alachua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near High Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alachua

  • Gainesville & Alachua County TPO launches redesigned website (mainstreetdailynews.com)
  • ACPS rezoning changes to impact thousands of students - The Independent Florida Alligator (alligator.org)
  • Alachua County Commission discusses waste disposal options, considers future landfill on the eastside (alligator.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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