Grand opening set for Archer Community Center

The City of Archer and the Archer High School Restoration and Development Committee will be opening the doors of a much needed community center in Archer.  This multi-purpose facility will serve the citizens of Archer and friends in and around Alachua County providing a space for meetings, private parties and receptions and other community uses.

Commissioner Roberta Lopez and the City of Archer spearheaded the fundraising efforts and were successful in obtaining funds from Federal, State, County and local government along with generous private donations of materials and money from individuals to restore the building built in 1937. The State of Florida Historic Preservation and USDA will be represented along with county and local officials.

The City of Archer is conducting the official grand opening of the Archer Community Center and the public is invited to attend on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with the ribbon cutting ceremony taking place at 2 p.m. The facility is located at 16639 SW 137^th Avenue, Archer, one block south of the Post Office on US 27/SR 45.