Good morning, Gainesville.

Gainesville will mark America's 250th birthday with WUFT’s Fanfares & Fireworks on July 3 at the UF Bandshell on Flavet Field, featuring live music, food trucks & fireworks around 9:30 p.m. The Jack Gamble Melon Run at Albert Ray Massey Park will offer a 3-mile course & kids’ half-mile run.

Tomorrow, Tom Petty Park will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony from (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) to celebrate $2.6 million renovations that include eight new pickleball courts, upgraded amenities, and enhanced trails, while a one-mile multi-use asphalt trail is now open to improve connectivity in east Gainesville.

Brian Skipper of Santa Fe High School was honored as Florida Credit Union’s Amazing Teacher for his work teaching agriculture and veterinary assisting through a unique four-year program (a legacy inspired by his father's FFA stories).

Nominations for future teacher recognitions are accepted online.

On May 30, Santa Fe High School celebrated its Class of 2026 at the University of Florida’s O’Connell Center; family, friends and staff filled the 6 p.m. ceremony as graduates tossed their caps (a mark of their four-year journey).

UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County Office is hosting a free workshop on night gardens on Tuesday, June 9 from 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. at the Alachua County Agriculture Auditorium at 22716 W.

Newberry Road where residents will learn how to create gardens that feature fragrant plants and support nocturnal pollinators.

Alachua County Public Schools will offer free summer meals for children starting June 8 at about 70 sites, including schools and community centers across the county.

Grab-and-go meal kits will be available on Mondays through July 20, and the program is open to all kids regardless of income or enrollment.

Alachua County marked the start of hurricane season on June 1, and emergency officials urged residents to prepare for tropical storms & inland flooding by assembling supply kits, reviewing insurance policies, and planning evacuation routes.

Residents should monitor forecasts and local alerts for updates.

Newberry native Cory Durden will host the Second Annual Youth Football Camp (ages 6-13) on Saturday, June 13 at Easton-Newberry Sports Complex in Newberry.

The free event offers two sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Tavis Honeycutt from Newberry High was named Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year after his junior season with 16 homers and 49 RBIs, and he committed to play Florida baseball this fall (the first local player to stay home since Wyatt Langford).

UF men’s golf advanced to match play with a 284 in Round 3 and a best 276 in Round 4 at the national championship event in Gainesville.

The team awaits its quarterfinal opponent on Tuesday with tee times (9:50 a.m. and 10:40 a.m.).

Black Uhuru Live in Concert

8-11 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Kids 12 & Under get in free — Experience reggae legends Black Uhuru and local favorites Macca Reggae Samba perform live under the stars.

Tech Coffee Social

9-10 a.m. — Resident Coffee — Free entry — Kick-start your day with stimulating conversations and connections among tech professionals.

FREE Live on the Lawn: The Savants with The Shambles

6-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing outdoor concert featuring classic rock favorites in Gainesville.

Gainesville Toddler Multi-Sport Program

9:00-10:50 a.m. — Veterans Memorial Park — $90 — Engaging multisport activities for toddlers aged 18 months to 4 years during summer.

Bird and Byron Acoustic Performance

6-9 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Check event page for pricing — Experience indie rock and soul with heartfelt songwriting from the Nashville-based duo Bird and Byron.

Eden Brent Live Blues Performance

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of piano-driven blues and storytelling from award-winning artist Eden Brent.

Juvenile Live at Heartwood Soundstage

7-10 p.m. — Heartwood Soundstage — Ticket prices vary — Experience a high-energy hip-hop performance with classic hits and crowd favorites.

Celebrity Bingo Fundraiser

6-9 p.m. — Senior Recreation Center — Community support event — Enjoy an evening of celebrity bingo, games, prizes, and food while benefiting Gianna’s Place.

#iDoit4mycity Weekend: Services Event

3-7 p.m. — Pulp Arts — Free entry — Engage in a vibrant community experience with a mix of entertainment and education over the weekend.

WUFT’s Fanfares & Fireworks

6-10 p.m. — UF Bandshell at Flavet Field — Free entry — Celebrate Independence Day Eve with live music, food trucks, and a dazzling fireworks finale.