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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: 491-500Electric Volvo VNR trucks support City Harvest in New York
Volvo Trucks North America will deliver three Volvo VNR Electric trucks to City Harvest in 2026 under the Bronx is Breathing initiative, supported by a US$10 million New York Clean Transportation Prizes award. The trucks will use battery-electric refrigeration for fully electric collection and initially charge at a new installation at the Fulton Fish Market Cooperative in Hunts Point.
Yale expands free tuition, offers full aid for families under $100,000
Yale announced that new undergraduates from families earning under $200,000 will receive free tuition, and those from families earning under $100,000 will have all education costs waived; the change takes effect for students entering this fall.
Love Your Park Fun Run & 5K set for next month
The North of the River Recreation Foundation is holding a Love Your Park Fun Run & 5K this upcoming month to raise funds for youth recreation programs in Bakersfield.
AARP Indiana opens 2026 Community Challenge grant applications
AARP Indiana is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Challenge grants from eligible nonprofits and government entities through March 4, 2026, to fund quick-action projects that improve livability for people of all ages.
Kangaroo found in Liberty County as officials seek its owner.
Police and Animal Control captured a loose kangaroo near FM 1010 in Cleveland, Texas, and officers are working with Liberty County Livestock Deputies to locate the animal's owner.
Fundraiser at 123 Pleasant Street benefits Mon County warming shelter
The third annual 'Warm Up' fundraiser was held Wednesday night at 123 Pleasant Street with music and comedy, and all proceeds will go to Catholic Charities of West Virginia to support the Mon County Warming Shelter.
Salmon P. Chase Center Receives $5 Million NEH Grant
The Salmon P. Chase Center announced a $5 million grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support planning and launching undergraduate civics programs and public initiatives.
Edgartown community roundup for late January.
This brief notes several upcoming Edgartown items: a Friends of the Edgartown Library fundraiser on Jan. 31 and a Full Moon Owl Prowl at Felix Neck on Feb. 1.
Hawgfest 2026 brings an 11-day festival to Carlsbad, solidifying its place as a major Southeastern New Mexico event
Hawgfest 2026 will run April 23–May 3 at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center in Carlsbad, offering dual music stages, a daily carnival, vendors, cultural programming, and community partnerships.
Caritas Family Solutions promotes Ashlee Lambert to chief development officer
Caritas Family Solutions has promoted Ashlee Lambert to chief development officer after 14 years with the organization, where she began as a foster care case manager and later moved into development.