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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: 641-650Roice-Hurst Humane Society and Primary Care Partners start community dog walks
Roice-Hurst Humane Society and Primary Care Partners launched Pop-Up Pack Walks on Monday with about 60 people joining a one-mile route; organizers say the weekly walks will be held every Monday at noon in different parts of the valley for a year.
West Fargo Coffee with a Cop is set for Wednesday.
The West Fargo Police Department will hold its monthly Coffee with a Cop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, in the Harvest Room at Rustad Recreation Center, and members of the Red River Valley Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit will be guest speakers.
Umatilla County Search and Rescue Foundation receives $5,000 grant
Blue Mountain Insurance Professionals gave $5,000 to the Umatilla County Search and Rescue Foundation, presented to Sheriff Terry Rowan on Jan. 16, to help cover equipment and volunteer expenses.
Dr. Alexander Donald of Santa Barbara, 1926-2025, remembered.
Dr. Alexander Donald, born in Oak Bluff, Ontario, in 1926, practiced family medicine in Goleta and the Santa Barbara area; he is survived by two daughters and a granddaughter.
Board approves permit for new Nepali eatery
The village board approved a special use permit for Momo 2 Go, a Nepali eatery that will occupy the former Remo's Deli site in New Hyde Park. Trustees also reported updates on water station upgrades, public works renovations, and local grant and budget matters.
North Charleston honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with third annual parade
North Charleston held its third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, drawing marching bands, dancers, decorated floats and families to celebrate unity and reflect on his legacy.
Mindy Germain champions sustainability from Main Street to policy table
Mindy Germain, a longtime Port Washington civic leader, founded Eco-Leap and serves on the Port Washington Water District; her work focuses on local sustainability, water protection and community engagement.
FORE THE PAWS Charity Golf Outing registration opens for 2026 event
Registration is open for the 2026 FORE THE PAWS Charity Golf Outing set for May 15 at Flat Creek Country Club, with a $150 registration fee.
Humane Society of NEGA announces new executive director
The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia has hired Sandy Holiday as its new executive director; she joined the organization in December 2025 and has 18 years of nonprofit leadership experience.
Humboldt Park School volunteers add murals and benches for MLK Day
More than 200 volunteers spent MLK Day creating 28 murals and buddy benches at Humboldt Park School during City Year's 16th annual Day of Service.