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Coming up: Jot it Down on the High Springs Patch calendar

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Good morning High Springs! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want to walk through Bethlehem without leaving High Springs?
  • How could a new rail trail link High Springs to Newberry?

Also on today's calendar: Road To Bethlehem! and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 68, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Camp Kulaqua presents 'Road to Bethlehem," Dec. 12-14 (alachuachronicle.com) — High Springs families can enjoy a free, immersive “Road to Bethlehem” Christmas experience at Camp Kulaqua this Friday through Sunday, with live animals, village-style activities, and hot chocolate. Each evening ends with a large-scale musical retelling of the Christmas story, so bring chairs or blankets to settle in comfortably for the show.
   

• Alachua County Commission adopts inclusionary housing amendments, approves Eastwood Preserve development (alachuachronicle.com) — Alachua County commissioners are exploring funding for a proposed High Springs-to-Newberry rail trail that could add a new recreation option for local residents. The meeting also brought new inclusionary housing rules, poultry regulations, approval of the Eastwood Preserve development, and an update on the Florence landfill’s expected closure timeline.
   

📸 Around High Springs

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🗓 Upcoming Events in High Springs

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday December 12
  • Jot it Down
    High Springs Branch | Alachua County Library District, 23779 US-27, High Springs
    1:00 pm

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Other local events

📣 High Springs Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday December 11
  • Community Resource Navigator
    Alachua Branch - Learning Center
    11:00 am
  • Teen Book Discussion
    High Springs Branch - Meeting Room
    4:00 pm
    • Friday December 12
  • Stitch & Chat
    Alachua Branch - Meeting Room
    2:00 pm
    • Saturday December 13
  • Saturday Story Time
    Alachua Branch | Alachua County Library District , 14913 NW 140th St , Alachua
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We live in Edgemoor and just recently have been getting nightly visits from the cat in the photos below.
    Is this your cat? Does anyone know if this cat has an owner? Tonight when he visited it appears that he has a small wound on his leg and a scratch… (Nextdoor Edgemoor)
  • At today’s meeting, the Alachua County Commission proudly declared Dec.
    18, 2025, as Matthew Lewey Day. Born into slavery in 1848, Matthew Lewey went on to serve in the Union Army, graduate with distinction from Lincoln… (Nextdoor )
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in High Springs. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Alachua. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near High Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

Alachua

  • Alachua County, Gainesville receive updates on cultural arts and food hub (mainstreetdailynews.com)
  • Scene Calendar: 'Nutcracker,' Alachua Christmas Parade, music from Bryan Bielanski (gainesville.com)
  • Alachua County School Board members announce new campaigns following controversies (wcjb.com)

Newberry

  • Tuesday's Basketball Madness: Buchholz boys basketball wins back-to-back vs. Columbia, 60-35 (wcjb.com)
  • Duane M. Lindquist, 88, St. Cloud (wjon.com)

Ok High Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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