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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: 541-550Cheers to Charity awards $55,000 to local nonprofits.
Cheers to Charity distributed $55,000 in grants to 11 local nonprofits on Jan. 21 following its August fundraiser; grants ranged from $500 to $9,500 and brought the group's cumulative giving to $486,333.
Human worth in the attention economy deserves equal regard in church.
An essay by Alan Noble says churches often show partiality by paying more attention to people with socially prestigious jobs, which can leave stay-at-home parents and blue-collar workers feeling overlooked; he connects this pattern to James 2 and calls for attention as a form of love rooted in Christ.
Start page replaces algorithms with a self-curated feed
A How-To Geek editor built a personal start page using Start.me and RSS feeds to avoid algorithm-driven social feeds; after two weeks he reported a large drop in compulsive social media scrolling.
Vermont tattoo shop blends local landscape and immersive tattooing.
Middle Son Tattoo in Peacham, Vermont opened in August 2025 and pairs overnight stays and walking trails with botanical-inspired tattoo work rooted in the local landscape.
Projects receive funding for safety, preservation and youth support
The Coshocton Foundation awarded $114,094 in unrestricted grants to 13 local projects after reviewing 23 requests, with the largest grant of $25,000 going to Friends of the Park to restore Lake Park Pavilion flooring.
Einstein Foundation Award 2026 offers €350,000 prize for research quality
The Einstein Foundation Award 2026 will award €350,000 across three categories and is accepting submissions and nominations through April 30, 2026.
Robert Kraft's marriage to Dana Blumberg and her Pawtriots work with Mike Vrabel
Dana Blumberg married Robert Kraft in 2022 and has largely kept a private profile; she launched a dog-rescue group called Pawtriots in July 2025 and credits Patriots coach Mike Vrabel for helping early adoption efforts.
Growing Up in America contest 2026 is hosted by AACI and NBC Bay Area.
AACI and NBC Bay Area are hosting the 2026 Growing Up in America contest, and this year’s theme is “Growing Healthy Connections.”
Statesboro organizations launch monthly soup kitchen
Two Statesboro nonprofits — Restoring the Breach and the Youth Career Commission — have begun hosting a monthly soup kitchen; a pilot was held on Sunday because of cold weather, and future meals are scheduled for the fourth Sunday of each month from 3–5 p.m.
Young dog shelter volunteer's bond with shy dog leads to surprise adoption
A young shelter volunteer formed a close bond with a shy dog, and after his mother asked their landlord to allow pets the family adopted the dog.