Marihelen Wheeler

Democratic Candidate for
FL House 21

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

This volunteering thing is a lot of fun especially with an Irby kindergartner who calls me Grandmary. I got to go in the butterfly garden and the cave and help hand out lunches. Holding hands with kindergartners is the best.

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Congratulations to the graduates of the Reichert House Youth Academy. The Honorable Meshon Rawls was their guest speaker who challenged the young men to WRITE their own stories, WORK hard and... https://t.co/l9lIyM6F0G

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Thanks to Charlie Houder for taking us around the Camp McConnell campus in 90 degree heat yesterday. Here are a some snapshots of a few of the features. I also have a video I will try to post.... https://t.co/Nkfq5H9uIr

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

This is what I’ve been saying all along!!! Factories like this will get miners out of the coal mines!!!!yesssssss! https://t.co/KvhPQ3Og73

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

My good friend Roberta Lopez continues to lead the charge in Archer! I'm learning from her every day and will use her as a resource as we discover more historic African American cemeteries in... https://t.co/SyeVTzEjWj

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

How fortunate to be a part of these talented young women's lives! From fun and goofy middle schoolers to sweet sixteen parties and 16th birthday parties at my house, I am so pleased to be a witness to their journeys.

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Charlie Houder and I will be going to Camp McConnell this Tuesday from 1-3:00. Please join us if you can
To your the site. If this does not work for you please message and we can work out a better time. Camp McConnell is between Paynes Prairie and Micanopy off 441 on the right.

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Several folks have asked to go out to Camp McConnell to see what Alachua County citizens bought. If you would like a tour of this unique property, I will arrange a time for us to meet there as a... https://t.co/sPeim5BCWz

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

The folks in Hawthorne know how to take care of the Mamas! Mothers were treated with great care and delicious seafood. Friendly smiles and conversation made it a happy place to be. I hated to... https://t.co/xHK3pNEE62

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Ok my most favorite is the fried zucchini but the cornbread was to die for!! A beautiful day in Windsor flushed out zucchini lovers from all over. I even got to check out the infamous 219A route over to Hawthorne for the Mother's Day Seafood feast.

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Paul and I spent the afternoon scouting out secret places in Northern Alachua County, enjoying happy hour by the Santa Fe River which is beginning it's summer clarity and then the Friday night... https://t.co/XF6oMCZixE

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

A rainy Sunday afternoon did not deter the appreciative crowd who gathered at the Thomas Center for the Recital of winners of the Dishman, Fouse, Reaves and Schnell Awards given to local and... https://t.co/CB3DenqXbQ

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Island Grove Blueberry Festival yesterday and the weather was picture perfect. From wines to jellie and jams and cakes it was a "blueberry"kind of day. I got to help judge the cake contest which... https://t.co/LzEuZmYCO8

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

All our schools need as many volunteers as they can get. These first graders from Irby Elementary had a great time practicing their math skills while adding up downed pins! They were undaunted by the weight of those bowling balls! Onward to 2nd grade!

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Gotta love the artists and dreamers in Alachua County!!! https://t.co/0EPGprosU9

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

I was Glad to join Commissioner Gail Johnson at this exciting event. We have very talented children in our community and amazing adults willing to teach them their art. Orchestra, dance, songs... https://t.co/srE0aau2u2

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Well, she's done it again! Maria Rizzo of Newberry's Sugar Refined Bakery knocked it out the park with this cake made to honor our ACFR staff and personnel. Another great event to recognize the... https://t.co/03moqECiII

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

I, too, am grateful for the loving and prayerful support showered upon us at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church by the many women of our community. I am fortified to do the work alongside my sisters that is required in “such a time as this”! https://t.co/18CQm3Prfe

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

Wonderful gathering tonight outside Alachua to celebrate k-9s for Warriors! Do check it out. Amazing work being done there. This dedicated group help us to remember sacrifice and loss, but also... https://t.co/JnjGMEuGgW

[Marihelen Wheeler @WheelerFlorida]

This group fed a lot of folks today. I was happy to spend the morning with them as I was at my first Farm Share event
And learned how important it is to have this project
In our communities. https://t.co/wLMyVvsbp3