October 15, 2022

Dear Members,

It takes twelve bees, each visiting about 150 flowers to withdraw nectar, to make a single teaspoon of honey (a quick Google search with the consensus of numerous honeybee organizations). Each bee will fly up to five miles to harvest from a good nectar source. Your LWV of Alachua County has been busy as bees. And that’s saying something!

• We rerouted our general election forum to make room for a massive hurricane. A recording should be available soon. Our thoughts and hearts are with the many people who were and will continue to be affected by Hurricane Ian.
• We’re busy educating and registering voters.
• We’re following important local issues on the environment and education.
• And on October 16 (tomorrow), we’re having our first social event since COVID put us in hibernation! Join us at the Hippodrome for the 2:00 p.m. showing of “Running Mates”, a comedy and/or join us after the show at Maude’s Café.

Pardon me? You haven’t yet joined in the fun? Well, scroll on down to see what tantalizes you and join the dedicated teams of the league.

And next time you purchase a locally produced jar of honey at a farmer’s market or local grocery store, don’t question the price. A lot of bees and beekeepers worked hard for that honey!

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