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Cedar Valley Humane Society opens expanded shelter
The Cedar Valley Humane Society opened an expanded shelter in rural Linn County that increases capacity to 65 dogs and 100 cats and adds new visitor and animal-care spaces.
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.
Animal connection brings love and accessible veterinary care to the community
The SPCA Albrecht Center provides intentionally lower-cost veterinary services and relies on assistance funds such as the Hope Fund, Pets for the Elderly, and Vets4Vets to help owners who face financial barriers; a Spay it Forward campaign runs through the end of February.
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Showing: 421-430Visit Shanghai launches Super Spring Festival to showcase intangible cultural heritage.
Shanghai has launched "Visit Shanghai: Super Spring Festival," a citywide campaign featuring intangible cultural heritage activities centered at Yuyuan Garden; during the festival 60 major attractions will offer half-price admission.
Colorado Springs volunteer opportunities list begins Feb. 3
A list of Colorado Springs-area nonprofit volunteer opportunities is published beginning Feb. 3, with contact details and websites for local organizations.
US soldier, spouse recognized for quick thinking on Japanese city street
A U.S. soldier and an Army spouse were praised by Sagamihara police after they stopped traffic and moved a pajama-clad preschooler to safety; the child was returned to his family the same day.
Shane is a joyful teenager who loves life.
Shane is a friendly, active teenager who enjoys outdoor activities like horseback riding, running and swimming, and the article notes he also likes community events and indoor pastimes such as using an iPad and listening to music.
Main Street Market marks grand reopening week in Baton Rouge
BREADA is holding a weeklong grand reopening of Main Street Market in Baton Rouge through Feb. 7, featuring a revitalized space and five new vendors.
Bakersfield SPCA to host annual Furry Paws & Foggy Nights fundraiser on Feb. 27
The Bakersfield SPCA will hold its annual Furry Paws & Foggy Nights fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 27 from 6–10 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel to raise funds for shelter animals; tickets are listed at $185 per person with table options and organizers say tickets are sold by phone, with RSVPs requested by Feb. 6.
Purrfecto Cat Lounge to open cat cafe in San Antonio this May
Austin-based Purrfecto Cat Lounge plans a Southtown location in San Antonio with a tentative May opening; the lounge will offer appointment-based visits, refreshments, and partners with local rescues to help rehome cats.
Local shelter dog Norris leads national pet competition
Norris, a long-term resident of Euclid Pet Pals, is leading America's Favorite Pet Competition, which awards $10,000 to the winning dog's shelter and a cover spot on Modern Dog magazine.
Pacific Beach Elementary opens new state-of-the-art TK and kindergarten building
After two and a half years of construction, Pacific Beach Elementary held a ribbon-cutting for a new transitional kindergarten and kindergarten building with modern classrooms and a shaded play structure; the project is part of a districtwide expansion that has completed 50 TK/K buildings with 15 more in construction.
Spanberger proclaims Walk for Peace Day as monks reach 100th day
Gov. Abigail Spanberger proclaimed Feb. 2 as Walk for Peace Day as about two dozen Buddhist monks and their rescue dog arrived in Richmond on the 100th day of their pilgrimage; the walk is scheduled to finish in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 11.