| | | | 2. Contemporary African Expressions: Gallery Talk, July 10, 6:30PM
Imagine turning the everyday things around you, such as grass, into pieces of art. This is exactly what Mathias Tusiime does; creating canvasses from grass and sculptures out of found objects. Hear Mathias talk about his art at the University Gallery, Fine Arts Building B, and how, as the janitor for the art department at Makerere University in Uganda, he became an artist himself. Take some time out of your day to learn and see how art can be an expression of culture, values, and experiences. | | | 3. It's Not Too Hot to Garden Workshop, Thursday, July 11, 6-8PM
Join University of Florida extension agent Wendy Wilbur, Travis Mitchell with Florida Organic Growers and Melissa Desa for this afternoon workshop about all the things you can grow in your garden throughout the summer. There will be tutorials on a variety of summer garden solutions including cover crops, solarization, alternative summer edibles, and shade cloth. It is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided, but attendees should bring seating to the Downtown Farmers Garden at the corner of S. Main and E. Univ Ave. For more information, contact Sean McLendon at 352-548-3765 or Travis Mitchell, Florida Organic Growers at 352-377-6345. | | | 4. Biodiesel Production Re-start Event, Monday, July 15, 10AM
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department is hosting a "Biodiesel Production Re-start" event to celebrate the County's reentry into biodiesel manufacturing. The event will include a demonstration of the biodiesel production process and a tour of the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center (5125 NE 63rd Ave., Gainesville). Refreshments will be served. The public is invited. For more information, contact the Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator, Kurt Seaburg at 352-334-0440. | | | 5. Gatormania, Friday, July 17, 8-12PM
The 13th annual Gatormania will be taking place in the Rion and Grand Ballrooms inside the Reitz Union. Originally founded as Salsamania, Gatormania has evolved into one of the most culturally diverse events on campus! Gatormania brings the fun, games, entertainment, prizes and involvement exposure that you've been looking for, all in one setting. Make sure you don't miss out on this wonderful experience to explore your wild side at The Swamp! For more information contact ufgatormania@gmail.com. | | | 6. Summer Plunge, Saturday, July 20, 8AM - 1PM
UF's Center for Leadership and Service hosts "Summer Plunge," a single-day service project where hundreds of volunteers will branch out into various areas of Gainesville to participate in exciting service projects. Service projects will include working with animals, art and culture, youth development, elder care, environmental issues, homelessness and housing, and much more. Students will be able to learn about service opportunities in Gainesville, meet new people and network with campus leaders, and experience their community first-hand. The event will also include a light breakfast and lunch. The project will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the Plaza of the Americas, with a group reflection and lunch after the project at the Alachua County Downtown Library. Contact daniels@leadershipandservice.ufl.edu for more information. | | | | | | | |
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