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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: 551-560Community decorates new women's shelter in downtown Portland
Blanchet House invited volunteers to help paint a mural by artist Sarah McCracken at Bethanie's Room, a new women's overnight shelter in downtown Portland that is set to open on Jan. 28.
Rotary Rocks Rolls Up Its Sleeves in Two Months of Service
Rotary Rocks Chattanooga spent December and January partnering with Welcome Home and the Family Justice Center to collect donations and support local services, while members completed leadership training and 23 were recognized as Paul Harris Fellows.
Letter writing enjoys revival as people seek connection and a break from screen time
Tactile pursuits such as letter writing, typewriter clubs and calligraphy communities are seeing renewed interest as people look for ways to reduce screen time and form more intentional connections, participants and organizers say.
Idaho foster families celebrate winter gathering at Eagle Island State Park
Foster, kinship and adoptive families gathered at Eagle Island State Park for a Fostering Family Adventures event that drew about 250 families and featured tubing, hot cocoa and s'mores.
Liberty does belong to all Americans as University of Kentucky launches Celebrating 1776 series.
The University of Kentucky Department of History is presenting a Celebrating 1776 series to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, beginning with a free virtual conversation on Jan. 28 between historian Joseph Ellis and Dr. Amy Murrell Taylor about the founding and its contradictions over liberty.
Pacific Whale Foundation celebrates 45 years with World Whale Day week, Feb. 9–15
Pacific Whale Foundation will mark its 45th anniversary with a full week of community, cultural and conservation events on Maui from Feb. 9–15, 2026, including film screenings, volunteer stewardship days and a World Whale Day parade.
Oneida celebrates Catholic Schools Week at Common Council meeting
Oneida Deputy Mayor Thomas Simchik and the Common Council marked Catholic Schools Week during the Jan. 20 meeting, and Mayor Rick Rossi issued a city proclamation naming Jan. 25–30 for the observance.
Tucson rapper Cash Lansky releases his major indie label debut.
Tucson rapper Cash Lansky signed with Mello Music Group last fall and released his label debut, "Man of the House," on April 26.
Chamber welcomes new executive director of Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter
Bemidji Area Chamber Ambassadors congratulated Tabitha Vickaryous on her appointment as executive director of the Northwoods Battered Women's Shelter, and toured the shelter's new facility that offers 24/7 crisis sheltering and advocacy services.
Frigid weather won't stop Erie ambassadors from clearing sidewalks.
Two Erie Downtown Partnership ambassadors clear sidewalks before daylight and assist vulnerable people during cold weather, including distributing 400 donated hand warmers.