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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: 451-460UPMC and MPC donate $2 million to local organizations
UPMC Western Maryland and Maryland Physicians Care awarded up to $2 million across 11 local organizations, with Frostburg State University and Allegany College of Maryland each receiving $350,000 for scholarships.
Celebrating Ramadan as a month of reflection
Ramadan is a month observed by Muslims that follows the lunar calendar, involves daily fasting from dawn to sunset, and concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
Student well-being in international schools is the focus of the Fly Five SEL program
A 2026 study by Christopher C.E. Gerstner reports that the Fly Five SEL program, implemented in international schools, was associated with students reporting greater feelings of safety and improved emotional stability; the study used a mixed-methods design combining surveys and interviews.
Maluhia Maui Rotary Club to host animal welfare advocates
The Maluhia Maui Rotary Club will host leaders from the Aloha FurEver Pets Foundation at a public meeting on Feb. 3 in Kīhei; speakers will discuss the foundation’s spay/neuter programs, community education and other efforts to reduce pet overpopulation.
Winter clothes drive helps neighbors in need
Local nonprofits and about twenty LGBTQIA groups collected and organized donated winter clothing at a weekend drive in Erie, and volunteers will deliver the items to Community Shelter Services.
Hudson Hot Air Affair returns Feb. 6–8
The Hudson Hot Air Affair will take place Feb. 6–8 in Hudson, Wis., with balloon launches, a Torchlight Parade and a range of community events. Many activities are scheduled at E.P. Rock Elementary School and other local sites, with some launches listed as weather permitting.
University of Montana to celebrate 107th Foresters' Ball.
The University of Montana will hold the 107th Foresters' Ball Feb. 6–7 from 7 p.m. to midnight in Schreiber Gym, with live music and on-site activities; proceeds support forestry student scholarships.
Grants of $40,000 to Central Minnesota groups supporting special needs programs
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation awarded $40,000 to eight local organizations to support special needs services and programs for boys and men, with awards to Sartell Area Lions, WASCOSA, True Friends, and ConnectAbility of MN among others.
Kelly Madge Mary Shaw remembered for devotion to family
Kelly Madge Mary Shaw, born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, lived much of her life supporting family and volunteering in Skandia; funeral services are scheduled for February 6, 2026, at Fassbender Swanson Hansen Funeral and Cremation Services.
Two lost wallets were returned by honest strangers
Two separate incidents in Mexico resulted in lost wallets being returned: one was found after a car wash with cash and cards intact, and another was recovered by a taxi driver and returned with passport and IDs.