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Brookfield radio studio becomes meditation center after decades of rock 'n' roll
The Brahma Kumaris group bought the former i95 radio property at 1014 Federal Road to convert the 5,000-square-foot studio into a community-focused meditation center with a 100-seat hall; Brookfield has a public hearing scheduled on the renovation plans.
YSU launches Y and Kind initiative to spread compassion and connection
Youngstown State University launched 'Y and Kind' at a Community Engagement Symposium, aligning with the national United States of Kindness campaign and beginning the effort with 40 encouraging cards as the campus aims for 250 acts of kindness in 2026.
San Diego Humane Society hosting annual Walk for Animals on May 2
The San Diego Humane Society will hold its annual Walk for Animals at NTC Park at Liberty Station on May 2 to raise funds for shelter pet care; organizers have raised about $222,000 toward a $370,000 goal.
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Showing: 31-40Nude campground near Maine is about a three-hour drive away
Dyer Woods is a 200-acre nudist campground in Foster, Rhode Island, about a three-hour drive from Portland, Maine; it offers amenities such as a swimming pool, sauna, and indoor and outdoor showers, and welcomes first-time visitors under site policies meant to keep people comfortable.
North Strand kennel lock-in raises awareness and funds for shelter
People spent hours inside kennels at the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach for the sixth annual Kennel Lock-In fundraiser to raise money and highlight the need for adoptions; participants and the shelter live streamed parts of the event.
Sarge's Animal Rescue Shelter's 24-hour Slumber Pawty reaches $30K goal
Sarge's Animal Rescue Foundation held its fourth annual 24-hour Slumber Pawty and, according to its Instagram, met a $30,000 fundraising goal to support shelter operations including food and medical care.
Mon River Sweep brings community together to clean Monongahela River
Volunteers met at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Monongalia County for the third annual Mon River Sweep, organized by Ascend West Virginia and the West Virginia Water Research Institute at WVU to remove trash from the Monongahela River.
Gucci Mane reunites with woman who saved his life as a child
Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka'oir reunited with the woman who saved him from drowning as a child during a Birmingham halftime appearance captured on No Jumper's Instagram, and the visit came during his first public outing since Pooh Shiesty's arrest on allegations of robbing and kidnapping him.
AmFirst awards $160,000 in grants to four Alabama charities
AmFirst is awarding $160,000, split equally at $40,000 each, to four Alabama charities through its Community First campaign.
Pilot shelter project at KLSK becomes a learning opportunity
A Recreational Aviation Foundation grant will fund a ponderosa timber pilot shelter at Lusk Airport (KLSK) and the build will involve Wyoming educators, students and local volunteers in planning, milling, workshops and construction.
Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run raises money for Pasadena Humane
Pasadena Humane held the Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run at Brookside Park on Sunday; proceeds will support foster care, the kitten nursery, veterinary intensive care and wildlife services.
Flathead Valley Earth Day Expo brings community together for clean energy and wildlife rescue
The Flathead Valley Earth Day Expo in Kalispell brought local groups, businesses and wildlife rescuers together to highlight clean energy and conservation, and included hands-on activities and a birds-of-prey demonstration by Montana Wild Wings.
Sweet Island Dulcimers play American ballads and songs of the British Isles
The Shelter Island Public Library hosted the Sweet Island Dulcimers on April 13 at St. Mary's Community Hall, where the ensemble performed British Isles and American ballads on mountain dulcimers. The group was founded in 2020 by music director Linda Betjeman and continues to perform locally while welcoming new members.