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Santa Barbara Maritime Museum marks World Boating Day with hands-on boat-building event.
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum and Sail to Shelter will host a family boat-building activity called Port, Starboard & Sails on May 23, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the museum patio, inviting children to build boats from reclaimed materials and offering free family day passes.
Hermosa Beach to host Surfers Walk of Fame induction and Surf Fest this weekend
The Surfers Walk of Fame weekend runs April 24–26 in Hermosa Beach, with an 11 a.m. induction ceremony Saturday at Pier Plaza followed by the Spyder Surf Fest and related events.
Larry's Dream and Louise Spilsbury have gone the distance together
After a modest racing career, Larry's Dream retired to LongRun and has spent the past decade forming a close bond with rider Louise Spilsbury.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 41-50Gucci 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.
Fostering community spirit in the Yukon through Yukon Brewing
Yukon Brewing, founded in Whitehorse in 1997 by Bob Baxter and Alan Hansen, offers eight year‑round beers plus about 20 seasonal releases and expanded into small‑batch whisky under the Two Brewers label; the company supports local groups and raised $79,000 for the Yukon Humane Society in 2025.
Dickens' Big Brothers Fishing Retreat returns to Adams Park for fourth year
Mayor Andre Dickens' Big Brothers Fishing Retreat held its fourth annual event at Adams Park, bringing city agencies, conservation staff and volunteers together to teach fishing and life skills to young men and to offer mental-health sessions.
Alle-Kiski Valley events on April 17, 2026
This roundup lists community gatherings across the Alle-Kiski Valley, including the Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet set for May 16 and the Together For A Cause 5K/walk and vendor fair scheduled for Sunday.
Venice Arts to host Community Day and student exhibit on May 9
Venice Arts will hold a free Community Day and student exhibit on Saturday, May 9 from 1–3 p.m. at 13445 Beach Ave., featuring student-created film, photography and multimedia alongside live music, food and games.