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Local brewery hosts annual Pawz and Pours fundraiser for dog rescue
Birdfish Brewing Co. in Columbiana is holding its third annual Pawz & Pours to benefit All About The Pawz Dog Rescue, featuring live music, food trucks and adoptable pets; last year the event raised $16,000.
Every Cat's Dream to host Fundraising Bingo on March 8
Every Cat's Dream will hold a fundraising bingo on March 8 at Kelly's Sports Bar in Endicott, with proceeds supporting the nonprofit cat rescue. The event runs from 1–4 PM and will include raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle, and ten bingo games.
Donation of just over $48,000 supports local animal shelter
The Garfield Heights Eagles Club presented a check for just over $48,000 to the Friends of the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter to support animal care, community programs and operating costs.
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Showing: 261-270Historic Riverside Hospital in Houston's Third Ward set to reopen after restoration
Harris County approved roughly $200 million to acquire and renovate the historic Riverside General Hospital, founded in 1926 as Houston Negro Hospital, and officials say the site is planned to reopen on the last day of Black History Month.
Bilingual news in Houston supports the Hispanic community, the article says.
The article reports that bilingual coverage in Houston — highlighted by Que Onda Magazine and partnerships with ABC13 Houston and Telemundo Houston — helps Spanish- and English-speaking families stay informed, especially during emergencies.
Shelter Dog Dates Offered at SPCA Albrecht Center This Valentine's Weekend
The SPCA Albrecht Center is running Doggie Day Out over the Valentine's Day weekend, allowing community members to take shelter dogs out for a few hours without a long-term commitment. Staff provide supplies and guidance, and participants complete a short form and a brief report after the outing.
The Power of Love exhibition opens on Feb. 14
Silvermine Galleries opens "The Power of Love" exhibition Feb. 14 through March 13, featuring work that explores love as a force for healing, connection and transformation.
Marquette University chaplain emphasizes shared humanness between faiths
Fatih Harpci, Marquette University's new Muslim chaplain who joined Campus Ministry in summer 2025, is focusing on listening, interfaith dialogue and student advocacy; talks about a larger prayer space are ongoing.
Marrowstone Island names Secords 2025 Citizens of the Year
Mark and Linda Secord were chosen as Marrowstone Island Citizens of the Year for 2025 by the Marrowstone Island Community Association. The award recognizes volunteers whose leadership and activism have affected life on the island and in Jefferson County.
Arkansas Golf and MACCC honor Hancock's Rowdy Foster
At the Pearl River Invitational held at Diamondhead Country Club, teams from the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference, including Arkansas, jointly awarded an honorary golf scholarship to Hancock's Rowdy Foster.
Soup's on at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission with Community Friends
The Auxiliary of Community Friends of Santa Barbara and Chef Coco LaForge will make and serve soup, grilled cheese and cookies at the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission on Feb. 12; sandwich bread is donated by Goleta baker Ethnic Bread.
Skagit County Sheriff's Office adds two K-9 units
The Skagit County Sheriff's Office has added two trained K-9s, Fred and Dutch, to assist with patrol, narcotics detection and searches; community donations funded their adoption.
Woman's cat found after 10 years when rescue called
A woman learned her missing cat Ned had been found after 10 years when a local rescue scanned his microchip and called; Ned is now home and adjusting.