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African American and Indigenous People Health Fair

2020-02-08 11:00:00 2020-02-08 16:00:00 America/New_York African American and Indigenous People Health Fair Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People. Library Partnership Branch - Library - Large Meeting Room

Saturday, February 08
11:00am - 4:00pm

Library Partnership Branch

Library - Large Meeting Room

Presenters and mini-workshops addressing the health of African Americans and Indigenous People.

Health care professionals will be presenting various health solutions that plague the African American community. 

Come hear a variety of presenters and health care workers about health concerns of African Americans and Indigenous People, including alternative and holistic health services.

Facilitated by Dr. Padma K.A. Shakoor D.A.O.M., one of the hosts of Muzik & Medicine: Live and Direct on WMBT 90.1 FM.

Areas will be represented by a mental health counselor, a licensed therapist, an acupuncturist, a Reiki practitioner, an energetic healer and a psychologist. Topics such as eastern, western and holistic medicine, yoga, Tai chi, meditation, and Qigong will also be discussed. There will also be a interactive aspect to the program.

Logo for American Universal Medicine   Logo for Muzik and Medicine  Logo for WMBT 90.1 FM

Presented by American Universal Medicine https://www.facebook.com/AmericanUniversalMedicine/
and sponsored by Muzik & Medicine: Live and Direct on WMBT 90.1 FM.

Library Partnership Branch

Phone: 352-334-0165
Branch manager
Tina Bushnell

Hours
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Mon, Aug 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed

About the branch

The Library Partnership: A Neighborhood Resource Center, is a collaborative effort between the Alachua County Library District, Partnership for Strong Families, Department of Children and Families, and United Way of Central Florida.  The center is designed as a one-stop resource for a variety of programs which included a full-service library branch.  Approximately 30 different agencies provide programing on site.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Aug 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Tue, Aug 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Studio Room (allow 48 hrs notice before staff approval)
Come jam out and dance with your little one!

Wed, Aug 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
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Thu, Aug 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Front Entrance
League of Women Voters will be tabling on site to provide non-partisan voting information.

Sat, Aug 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library - Study Room 2
A volunteer notary is available to provide free notary services. Please call 352-334-0165 to confirm availability.

Sat, Aug 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Learn to design 3D items with us.

Mon, Aug 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tabling
Gainesville Thrives is registering parents/caregivers/children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library.

Tue, Aug 18, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Precinct 12 Polling Place - Primary Elections

Wed, Aug 19, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Library - Large Meeting Room
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue.... more
Get help learning how to use the computer. This is for everyone from true beginners to those wanting help working out computer issue. Also answering patron’s questions while studying for the GED.

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids have fun with musical instrument

Thu, Aug 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
League of Women Voters will be tabling on site to provide non-partisan voting information.

Fri, Aug 21, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Tabling Outside
The Nehemiah Project is a Recovery Community Organization that supports individuals, families, and communities impacted by mental health... more
The Nehemiah Project is a Recovery Community Organization that supports individuals, families, and communities impacted by mental health and substance use challenges.

Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Library - Study Room 2
A volunteer notary is available to provide free notary services. Please call 352-334-0165 to confirm availability.