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Local AI think tank offers workshop for nonprofits in Santa Barbara
Coastal Intelligence will hold a two-day Nonprofit AI Workshop Feb. 26–27 at the CEC Hub in Santa Barbara to help local nonprofits adopt practical AI tools; a free executive briefing is scheduled Feb. 26.
Broadway and Jewish event moves to new Broward location Sunday.
The Overlap series event 'Speaking Up in Every Key' has been moved to the Orlove Auditorium in Davie for Sunday and will begin at 3:00 PM with performances and a panel featuring Seth Rudetsky, Lillias White and Arielle Jacobs.
Anniston Heritage Festival showcases youth and culture at 46th annual event.
Students and community members gathered at Anniston's 46th annual Heritage Festival under the theme "Poetry, a Voice for Hope," and the event at the Longleaf Event Center included student orations, local vendors, music and a vintage fashion show.
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Showing: 111-120Lincoln High School's decades-long legacy of Black education in Chapel Hill
Lincoln High School grew from Rosenwald-era roots into a community hub known for strong academics, arts and athletics and student-led civil rights activism; the building now houses the Chapel Hill-Carrboro district office and alumni groups preserve its memory.
Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival returns for third year
The Third Annual Grand Junction Jewish Film Festival runs Feb. 21–22 at Colorado Mesa University and will feature three feature films, short films by emerging filmmakers, filmmaker discussions and a ticketed VIP opening-night reception.
Cañon City remembers Walter Schepp for his contributions to community
Walter Schepp donated 160 acres to the Cañon City Area Recreation and Park District in 2016, creating the Schepp Open Space that helped form the South Cañon Trails; the Recreation District and community have publicly remembered him after his recent passing.
Prospect Heights Park District will receive $600,000 grant for Country Gardens improvements
The Prospect Heights Park District was awarded a $600,000 OSLAD grant to support redevelopment and expansion of Country Gardens Park; the total project cost is about $1.2 million and will be matched with local funds.
Carolina Car Wash and Detail has stayed family-run for nearly three decades
Carolina Car Wash and Detail in Carrboro has been owned by Tom Tucker since 1997 and operated by the Tucker family for nearly 30 years; the Black-owned business is active in local fundraisers, donations and community engagement.
Jackson Co. Animal Shelter partners with Planned PEThood to offer free veterinary clinic
Planned PEThood of Georgia and the Jackson County Animal Shelter provided free veterinary care to 253 pets on Feb. 7, offering vaccines, microchips, flea-and-tick prevention and spay/neuter vouchers.
Council considers naming Slidell street for Dr. Gerry Hinton
The Slidell City Council introduced an ordinance on Feb. 10 to rename a section of Carey Street as Dr. Gerry Hinton Memorial Drive, with a public hearing and final vote set for March 10. The council also approved a 3% retirement contribution for unelected city employees, to begin with the Feb. 23 pay period.
ANIMAL CONNECTION: A rare reunion returns a found dog to his owner.
Teddy, a dog found near South Boundary and York Street on Feb. 11, was brought to the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare and reunited with his owner; last year the shelter reunited about 11.5% of stray animals with their original families.
Project Rainbow reports significant growth in 2025.
Project Rainbow said it surpassed its 2025 goals with 6,223 flag sign-ups across 13 Utah counties and raised $240,000, enabling more than $50,000 to be reinvested into its Community Fund for 2026 events.
Hardeeville Foundation awards $141,795 to local organizations
The Hardeeville Community Transformation Foundation awarded $141,795 in 2025 grants to 11 local organizations to support education and workforce training.