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Steamboat Kids & Phones hosts Sunday discussion about Behind Their Screens
Steamboat Kids & Phones will host a community discussion about the 2022 book Behind Their Screens from 9-10 a.m. Sunday at Dusky Grouse Coffee in Steamboat Springs.
CrossRoads Inc. marks 20 years with Bootlegger's Ball
CrossRoads Inc., a local nonprofit that provides emergency overnight shelter for women and children and hunger relief, is marking its 20th anniversary with a Bootlegger's Ball at Green River Distillery on Saturday, March 7, beginning at 6 p.m.
Gyppo Ale Mill hosts Saltwater & Citrus community dinner celebrating winter abundance
Gyppo Ale Mill in Shelter Cove will hold a five-course Saltwater & Citrus community dinner on Feb. 27 featuring locally sourced Lost Coast seafood and Meyer lemons; tickets are $99 with a $35 deposit and advance reservations are required.
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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.
Silence in the pulpit and the pew signals hesitancy on abortion.
The author, CEO of Save the Storks, says many churches avoid discussing abortion and shares a Colorado story of a teen father who faced bullying after choosing to continue a pregnancy.
Boise residents honor MLK Jr. legacy through multi-faith service event
More than 100 volunteers gathered at St. Paul Baptist Church in Boise for a Multi‑Faith Action Project MLK Day of Service, making banners, sorting donations and assembling snack bags to support local nonprofits.
Archbold Community Library names new Youth Services Specialist.
The Archbold Community Library has hired Kenzie Keene as its new Youth Services Specialist, and the library will hold an open house for families on January 22.
DREAM Series focuses on opportunity and community for young Black pitchers and catchers.
More than 80 predominantly African American high-school pitchers and catchers gathered in Tempe, Arizona, for the ninth annual DREAM Series, combining on-field instruction with community service; participants packed duffle bags for The Foster Love Project.
Angels for Animals founder celebrated at Canfield birthday party
Community donors gathered in Canfield to celebrate Diane Less, founder of Angels for Animals, at her annual birthday event where she gave tours of the shelter's medical wing and noted recent donations will support a $2 million renovation of the 23-year-old dog kennels.