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Senior Spotlight Resource Fair set for Saturday, Sept. 19
Area seniors are invited to the City of Gainesville's second annual Senior Spotlight Resource Fair, a free event on Sept. 19 connecting older adults, caregivers, and families with community resources.

Junior League of Gainesville celebrates “Find the Good” Day with community events on Sept. 17
The Junior League of Gainesville is inviting the Gainesville community to “Find the Good” on Thursday, September 17, with a day of events celebrating local impact, community partnerships, and the power of volunteers to make a difference.

More than 1,000 expected for major Rosh Hashanah celebration at UF Reitz Union
On Friday evening, September 11, Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will begin with one of the largest Rosh Hashanah services and dinners in North America, hosted by the Chabad UF Jewish Student & Community Center at UF’s Reitz Union.

Discover the new world of ham radio on Sept. 5
The Gainesville Amateur Radio Society invites the public to a free presentation on Saturday, September 5th, at noon at the Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville for an interactive look back at the evolution of radio communications.

Local Rotary Clubs to expand cold storage capacity at local food pantry
The project will fund significant improvements to the cold storage facilities at Gainesville Community Ministry, helping the food pantry increase access to nutritious food for those who need it most.