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Bringing Home a Kitten: Five Steps for the First Days
The article outlines five practical steps—kitten-proofing, a small safe space, basic supplies, an early vet visit, and letting the kitten set the pace—to help a kitten settle into a new home.
Kengo Kuma designs Polish library that blends nature and literature
The Wir Słowa (Spiral of Words) Library in Rzeszów, Poland, is a competition-winning, nearly 19,000 m² design by Kengo Kuma & Associates with collaborators that uses sustainable timber and steel in a spiraling plan to unite reading spaces with rooftop gardens and park landscaping.
PACT for West Central Illinois is recruiting families for Head Start.
PACT for West Central Illinois is accepting applications for Head Start and Early Head Start for the 2026–2027 year; the agency runs five centers and families must meet federal income guidelines.
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Showing: 581-590Shaya Ahavat Torah in Parsippany shares early synagogue records
Rabbi Shalom Lubin donated early materials from Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah in Parsippany to the Jewish Historical Society of Greater MetroWest. The society preserves regional Jewish stories and makes archival materials available for research and understanding.
VFW Post 5297 recognizes emergency responders
Wahkiakum VFW Post 5297 presented its 2025–2026 Firefighter and EMT awards to Justin Roberts and Justin Tawater, respectively, and sent both award packages to the Washington State VFW Department for consideration by the state and possibly VFW National Headquarters.
Horton Records marks 20 years of supporting Tulsa music
Horton Records is celebrating its 20th anniversary with Horton Fest, a weekend of shows in Tulsa; president Brian Horton said the label has released work by an estimated 150 artists and aims to connect the community.
Healthy ageing for disabled older adults needs group-specific pathway approaches.
A study by Cai, Jiang and Li published in the International Journal of Equity Health presents function-specific pathway models and a group difference perspective to examine factors shaping healthy ageing among disabled older adults, using large-scale longitudinal data and advanced modeling.
Community Digest: Local events for Jan. 21, 2026.
A roundup of Wyoming Valley community events for Jan. 21, 2026, lists meetings, meals, cultural programs and fundraisers through February, with some events noting tickets or reservations.
Madison's history includes pioneers and a renowned aviator
The Lake County Museum on Dakota State University's campus preserves Madison, South Dakota's local stories from early pioneers to aviator Eugene Vidal. The museum also displays early personal computers, runs outreach kits, and is hosting events in February.
Rocky Boy schools serve culture, health and tradition through school meals.
Rocky Boy School District now serves tribally sourced foods such as bison, bannock and berry soup in school meals, using ingredients grown and processed on the Chippewa Cree reservation.
Support Bham-area animals with two art fundraisers happening now
Two local fundraisers are running to benefit Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue in Hoover and the Alabama Wildlife Center in Pelham: Kitty Kat Haven's Adorkable Pet Portraits runs through Feb. 2, and Alabama Wildlife Center's Love Birds Paint 'N' Sip is set for Feb. 15.
Maui Powerhouse Gym plans Kahului flagship and retail village near Costco
Maui Powerhouse Gym bought a 2.2-acre site next to Costco in Kahului and plans a two-building project with a roughly 25,000-square-foot gym and about 10,000 square feet of retail suites; planning is underway and construction is projected to begin in 2027.
City of Kyle partners with Buda and Hays County to open new animal shelter
Kyle has approved an interlocal agreement with Buda and Hays County to build and operate a new animal shelter, with Kyle owning and running the facility and partners contributing funding. A $1.6 million design contract was approved and construction is expected to begin in Fiscal Year 2026-27.