June 14, 2021
AMATEUR RADIO FIELD DAY
Members of the Alachua County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) will participate in the national “Amateur Radio Field Day” exercise from June 26, through June 27, 2021. The Field Day exercise will take place at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (2621 S.E. Hawthorne Road, Gainesville). This event is open to the public, and all are encouraged to attend.

The best chance to see radio operations are from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, and from 10 a.m. until noon on Sunday, June 27.

“The Emergency Communications Volunteers are a committed group who are granted a wide range of unique capabilities by the Federal Communications Commission,” said Alachua County Emergency Management Program Coordinator Dalton Herding. “They leverage these unique capabilities to support public safety efforts across Alachua County.”
Tenth Annual Employment Law Seminar
Alachua County invites residents to the Tenth Annual Employment Law Seminar on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a free Zoom webinar. Attendees must register online. Private and public employers are welcome to attend.

This webinar is sponsored by the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office and the City of Gainesville Office of Equity and Inclusion.
Land Conservation Board Vacancies
Alachua County is seeking applicants to fill current and anticipated vacancies on the Land Conservation Board (LCB) for the positions of Citizen-at-Large, and Alternate member. The LCB provides an opportunity for citizen involvement in the selection of Alachua County Forever Conservation Lands. The Board reviews and recommends properties for acquisition through the Alachua County Forever Program to the County Commission and provides recommendations on stewardship issues. They generally meet on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Interested applicants may apply online. Click on “Vacancies” and scroll down to the Land Conservation Board. Indicate in the appropriate section of the online application the category position and relevant qualifications as applicable.

For more information, contact the Alachua County Office of Land Conservation and Management’s Andi Christman at 352-262-5157 or [email protected].
Sign up now for Summer with the Library
Kids, teens, and adults can join Summer with the Library now to track their reading through August 1 for more chances to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet from PDQ Restaurant. Register online or any library branch and take home a Tails & Tales swag bag with a free book for participants 18 and younger while supplies last.

Keep your whole family entertained and beat the summer slide - a loss of reading and learning skills that often happens during summer break. Tune into Animal Tales programs on Facebook and Zoom on Tuesdays in June and July to meet local animal friends with your librarians. Grownups can enjoy a variety of programs and classes during Adult Summer Camp weekdays at noon on Zoom. Visit your Alachua County Library District to check out books, movies, and more this summer.
Pool Safety Reminders
With summer approaching and children ready to play in the pool, Alachua County Fire Rescue would like to remind parents and caregivers to take precautions and remain alert when their kids are in and around the water. 

Drowning is preventable, yet it is the leading cause of death in children one to four years old. Each year, 1,200 children drown, with 69% of all drownings happening during non-swim times. It is fast and silent, and proper prevention requires more than active supervision. 

Fortunately, action and awareness can improve these numbers and keep everyone safe. Before the fun begins, teach children about pool and water safety. Those who have a pool should install a pool alarm and a fence that surrounds the pool. These layers of protection will restrict a child’s access, and lets parents know if someone is in the pool. Keep rescue equipment and a first aid kit nearby, and take a CPR course to be better prepared in an emergency. 
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Request for Qualifications
Alachua County is advertising a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) for the Annual Code Enforcement Special Magistrate to hear alleged violations of Alachua County Ordinances. The Special Magistrate must be licensed to practice law in Florida and currently be in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Proposals must be submitted using DemandStar. The deadline for the RFQ submissions is on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, by 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Alachua County Procurement, Leira Cruz Cáliz at 352-337-6268.