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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: 651-660Lakeland lawyer Stephen Senn honored with state's top pro bono award
Stephen Senn of Lakeland will receive The Florida Bar's Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award at the Florida Supreme Court on Jan. 22, presented by Chief Justice Carlos G. Muñiz.
MLK Day events across Eastern North Carolina on Monday
Multiple Eastern North Carolina communities will hold MLK Day observances Monday, featuring marches, donation drives and local programs; listed events include an ECU donation drive and program, a Jacksonville march, and a New Bern gathering.
Construction worker rescues kitten stuck behind drywall and brings her home
A construction worker found a tiny kitten trapped behind drywall, rescued her, and brought the animal home where his wife nursed and monitored the kitten until it began to recover.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events scheduled across the state Monday
Communities across West Virginia will hold events Monday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., including a Charleston celebration at the MLK Community Center and marches, dinners and services in Lewisburg, Clarksburg and on college campuses.
YMCA of Greater Nashua announces retirement of CEO Mike LaChance
The YMCA of Greater Nashua said CEO Mike LaChance will retire effective Aug. 31 after a 40-year YMCA career; the board has named Joe Manzoli to succeed him on Sept. 1.
TCRAS receives inaugural Bureau of Animal Protection Exemplary Service Award
The Teller County Regional Animal Shelter (TCRAS) was named recipient of the inaugural Bureau of Animal Protection Exemplary Service Award, recognized for its assistance in animal cruelty investigations and care for animals removed or surrendered.
The Shelter Alliance meeting on January 22 welcomes community members.
The Shelter Alliance will hold a general meeting on Thursday, January 22 from 5–6 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church in Chestertown; leaders including Executive Director Kimrose Goodall will share organizational updates and a preview of a proposed year‑round shelter.
Racine youth camps at WHS Racine Campus open for spring and summer
Registration is open for spring and summer youth camps at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Racine campus, offering one-day and weeklong programs for grades 1–9 that include animal care lessons, crafts, and time with shelter animals.
Rep. Sykes encourages young women to choose hope at MLK youth symposium
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes spoke Jan. 17 at the Power, Love & Justice MLK Weekend Youth Symposium in Akron, urging girls and young women to recognize their worth and take part in service and leadership activities.
Unitil employees set a giving record
Unitil employees raised a record $46,095 for the United Way and collected hundreds of winter clothing items and meals to benefit local partner organizations.