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Alle-Kiski Valley events: The Stroller, Feb. 20, 2026
The Stroller for Feb. 20, 2026 lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley, including a benefit bingo for the Community Fireworks Fund at Pioneer Hose Firehall Sunday and scholarship applications being accepted by the Westmoreland Garden Council for the Katherine M. McKenna Scholarship.
Rhubarb reopens and a new team continues its farm-to-table legacy
Rhubarb reopened Feb. 19 under new ownership by Marble City Hospitality Group, and executive chef Mallory Foster and director Chelsea Deming are remaining to carry forward the restaurant's farm-direct, seasonal menu.
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe praises New York City's optimism.
A tribute by Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe highlights New Yorkers' everyday resilience and optimism, describing how routines, neighborliness, and public services help the city carry on through snow and other disruptions.
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Showing: 271-280Shelter 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.
Sanders Elementary students receive surprise as school prepares to close
A local nonprofit, Nate's Next Kid Up, visited Sanders Elementary and gave students toys during an event held as the school prepares to close; the district approved a plan that rezones students and families received an informational letter on Jan. 13.
Events this weekend in Baltimore: Feb. 13–15
A range of Valentine's Day weekend events takes place in Baltimore Feb. 13–15, including comedy nights, a science after-hours, an operatic program, maple-syrup demonstrations and a tattoo fundraiser that benefits BARCS Animal Shelter.