EVENT AT A GLANCE

WHO: Open to the public, community invited

WHAT: NFC Community Center Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026
3–5 p.m. | Community Open House and Tours
4:30 p.m. | Official Ribbon Cutting
WHERE: New NFC Community Center | NFC Campus
325 NW Turner Davis Dr. | Madison, FL

WHY: North Florida College invites media representatives to cover the grand opening of its new $4 million, 4,800-square-foot Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The celebration includes a public open house from 3 to 5 p.m. and an official ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. The new facility will provide space for campus activities, community gatherings and collaboration.

Media are encouraged to arrive before 4:30 p.m. for interviews & footage ahead of the ribbon cutting.

ALSO HAPPENING:

SENTINEL FEST 2026 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m. | NFC Campus Quad
NFC kicks off the day's festivities with Sentinel Fest 2026, featuring free food, games, giveaways and student entertainment. Held under the theme "Celebrate What We've Built," the event brings students, faculty and staff together for a celebration of campus pride.

MEDIA COVERAGE OPPORTUNITIES
4:30 p.m. ribbon cutting with NFC leadership and community representatives
Interviews with college leadership

Photo and video opportunities featuring the new facility, tours and community activities
Sentinel Fest coverage featuring student activities and entertainment