The book Melrose, Florida – An Illustrated History – is completed and will go on sale on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the History Museum in Heritage Park on SR 26 in Melrose.The authors Kevin McCarthy and Rosemary Daurer will be present to sell and sign the book. Cost is $10.00. For additional information, contact Rosemary Daurer at 475-2413.
Composting 101!
Age Group(s): Adult (19 and up)
Date: 5/16/2017 Start Time: 5:30 PM End Time: 6:45 PM
Description: Composting is a natural process where organic material is turned into a nutrient rich soil amendment. Think of it as nature’s way of recycling. Enjoy learning how with an Alachua County Waste Alternatives Specialist and make your yard or garden great!
For more information visit composting.alachuacountyrecycles.com
Guylene Resue, Librarian I at Hawthorne Branch Library, Alachua County Library District
352-481-1920; www.aclib.us/hawthorne
ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR PICNIC on Thursday, May 4th at 10 a.m. at the Melrose Public Library. Adopt a Teddy Bear at an exciting, free library program! Children ages five through seven years old and their parent or caretaker are invited to our annual Teddy Bear Picnic. We’ll teach children how to read to their Teddy Bear every night. Space is limited; please call 352-475-1237 to reserve a spot. This program is brought to you by the Putnam County Library System with a special thank you to the Melrose Library Association for supplying the drinks and treats.
PAWS TO READ WITH CLYDE THE WONDER DOG on Friday, May 12th at 3:30 p.m. at the Melrose Public Library. The second Friday of each month, Clyde the Wonder Dog visits the Melrose Library to delight patrons young and old. Clyde is a trained therapy dog and has experience at hospitals and nursing homes. He is warm, furry, and loves stories! Children are encouraged to give him a treat after they finish reading to him. Clyde may trigger dog allergies.
The minutes of the April General Meeting of the MBCA have been posted online. You can view them here:
Burn Bans
Bans against open fires are in effect for Alachua, Clay, Putnam, and Marion counties along with many other counties outside our region. Please be cautious with potential fire hazards, and call 9-1-1 if you see unattended flames.