n 2024, Library Assistant Kourtney Fehr donates school supplies on behalf of the Lady Lake Library to Villages Elementary of Lady Lake Principal Gregg Dudley
LADY LAKE — For the third consecutive year, the Lady Lake Library is hosting its annual “School Supplies for Fines” drive in support of area children.
This program is a great way for patrons to pay off fines while giving back to the community. The library will waive overdue material fees in exchange for donations of school supplies.
Donations can include No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons, backpacks and more. There are no limits to the number of donations per person, though fines cannot be forgiven for library items that are lost or damaged. Those without fines are also encouraged to donate items, as each item will be used anonymously to forgive another patron’s fines.
“This month, the Lady Lake Library is proud to bring back a community favorite—School Supplies for Fines,” said Library Director Aly Herman. “This program is exactly like the successful countywide Food for Fines program, and is another way to continue to support children in our community.”
Last year, the Lady Lake Library donated over 800 school supplies to The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake. In exchange for donations from the community, around $800 in library fines were forgiven.
Donations will be accepted during regular business hours at the Lady Lake Library, located at 225 W. Guava Street through July 31.
For more information, visit www.ladylakefl.gov or facebook.com/ladylakelibrary225.
Lady Lake hosts free Back 2 School “Scoop” Event
LADY LAKE — The Town of Lady Lake is helping local families gear up for the new school year with a fun, free Back 2 School “Scoop” event on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon at 237 W. Guava St.
This family-friendly event will offer a variety of resources to ensure kids are ready for a successful school year.
Highlights include:
- Free haircuts by local barbers and hairstylists
- Free eye screenings courtesy of Kids Sight
- Health information provided by the Florida Department of Health
- Free school supplies and backpacks full of goodies (must visit all vendor stations)
- Free ice cream sundaes for participating children
Local organizations will also be on site with program information and sign-ups, including Lady Lake Baseball and Soccer, Iron Dragon Karate, and the Lady Lake Library, which will be offering free library cards for kids.
“This is a great opportunity for families to access helpful services and start the school year with everything their children need,” said Events Coordinator Amy Alicea.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Interested businesses or organizations should contact Amy Alicea at events@ladylake.org.
MONTICELLO, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced the official launch of Florida’s America250FL campaign to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. As part of the celebration, the Governor unveiled a new statue of Thomas Jefferson in Jefferson County—honoring the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and one of America’s most influential founding fathers.
“While others are tearing statues of our founding fathers down, Florida is putting them up,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Thomas Jefferson was a critical figure in the formation of our country, especially in drafting the Declaration of Independence. In Florida, we celebrate the Founding Fathers.”
The event marked the second in a series of statue unveilings planned across Florida counties named for America’s founders. Statues will also be installed in Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, Madison, and Monroe Counties over the next year. Many other events and celebrations are planned and will ramp up across Florida all year in celebration of next year’s semiquincentennial. Continue reading
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