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Indianapolis bookstore and brewery team up for a unique grown-up book fair
The Whispering Shelf and Guggman Haus Brewing Co. will host a Grown-Up Book Fair on Feb. 28 featuring books, local vendors and a special beer release.
Larkin High School stadium construction begins this week
Officials held a ceremonial groundbreaking and say construction on Larkin High School’s first on-campus 2,250-seat stadium will begin this week, with the $11.8 million complex expected to open for the fall athletic season.
Storyteller's Color the World Gala Filled Rosewood Miramar with Hope and Community Support
Storyteller's sold-out Color the World gala, themed “Hues of Love,” hosted more than 300 guests at Rosewood Miramar Beach and raised over $600,000 to support Santa Barbara's vulnerable children. The evening featured performances, a live auction, artistic installations, and recognition of the Storyteller Teen Council.
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Showing: 521-530International Day of Peaceful Coexistence highlights UN call for understanding
The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/79/269 on 4 March 2025, proclaiming 28 January as the International Day of Peaceful Coexistence; the day is presented as a chance to promote tolerance, respect for diversity, and the role of education in fostering peaceful societies.
A poet's words find new life in bilingual books for children and young adults.
The bilingual book Hogar/Home, featuring Curt Curtin's poems in English and Spanish with illustrations by Ezequiel Martinez and a Spanish translation by Norberto Stuart, is expected to publish in February; a longer Spanish collection is planned for February or March.
Coshocton County educators nominated for national LifeChanger award
Three Coshocton County educators—Natalie Prince, Dawn Ward and Reece Brown—were nominated for the 2025–2026 LifeChanger of the Year Award from National Life Group, which recognizes K–12 school staff for positive influence and leadership. Winners will be chosen by a committee and announced upcoming.
The Greatest Dance On Earth benefits HHS Hope Squad
Two themed community dances Feb. 13–14 at Voyager Elementary will benefit Howell High School’s Hope Squad.
Bomber Energy offers 'energy for a cause' in Montgomery
Bomber Energy, founded in 2024 by Jerry Nash and Joe Haliti in Montgomery, sells health-conscious energy drinks in over 70 local stores and has donated $10,000 to Love Heals Youth; the company donates 10% of profits to local causes.
Palm Beach philanthropist Kimberlie Glaser joins Furry Friends Humane as Honorary Chair
Kimberlie Glaser has joined Furry Friends Humane as Honorary Chair and will also serve as Honorary Chair of the Wags to Riches Gala on March 14, 2026. The organization plans to open the Ranch Relief Hub in 2026 to support pets and first responders during disasters.
Rhode Island Foundation awards $636,000 in animal welfare grants.
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded $636,000 to more than 24 animal welfare programs to support low-cost veterinary care, adoption preparation and education programs.
Kai Trump’s foster dog is adopted and it likely wasn’t her grandfather
Kai Trump fostered a dog named Peanut from Big Dog Ranch Rescue and posted an Instagram reel announcing the dog has been adopted; the article notes it was probably not President Donald Trump who adopted the pup.
Albemarle City Council honors former councilmember Chris Whitley.
The Albemarle City Council approved a resolution honoring former District 4 councilmember Chris Whitley and presented him with an honorary plaque, noting his service since 2013 and recent resignation to care for a family member.
Warming centers open in St. Mary's County as cold advisory continues
St. Mary's County is under a Cold Weather Advisory through Jan. 28, 2026, and public warming centers are available Jan. 27–30 at county libraries, senior centers and other public facilities.