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Local AI think tank offers workshop for nonprofits in Santa Barbara
Coastal Intelligence will hold a two-day Nonprofit AI Workshop Feb. 26–27 at the CEC Hub in Santa Barbara to help local nonprofits adopt practical AI tools; a free executive briefing is scheduled Feb. 26.
Broadway and Jewish event moves to new Broward location Sunday.
The Overlap series event 'Speaking Up in Every Key' has been moved to the Orlove Auditorium in Davie for Sunday and will begin at 3:00 PM with performances and a panel featuring Seth Rudetsky, Lillias White and Arielle Jacobs.
Anniston Heritage Festival showcases youth and culture at 46th annual event.
Students and community members gathered at Anniston's 46th annual Heritage Festival under the theme "Poetry, a Voice for Hope," and the event at the Longleaf Event Center included student orations, local vendors, music and a vintage fashion show.
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Showing: 71-80FFA news roundup for the week of Feb. 19, 2026.
Ohio FFA chapters reported leadership training, public speaking and diagnostics events, plus a 3,000‑pound sausage fundraiser; several members advanced from district contests to scheduled state competitions in March.
City of Melbourne celebrates new affordable home with Macedonia CDC
City of Melbourne and Macedonia Community Development Corporation held a ribbon-cutting for a new affordable home on Reverend Nathaniel L. Harris Street; the home is the ninth completed by Macedonia in South Brevard since 2008 and used federal HOME program construction funds.
Beaufort's Club Karate to host 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament on Feb. 28
Beaufort's Club Karate will hold the 32nd annual Goodwill Tournament at the Beaufort High School gymnasium on Saturday, Feb. 28; doors open at 9 a.m. and spectator admission is $10 for those 6 and older.
Zach Balmer of Lexicon Bank named one of four Coleman SBA Business Development Officers of the Year.
Lexicon Bank announced that Zach Balmer was named one of four Coleman SBA Business Development Officers of the Year in recognition of his SBA lending and business development work; he will be honored at the Coleman awards ceremony on March 19 in Miami.
New Hanover County opens Fire Station 13 in Castle Hayne.
New Hanover County dedicated its new Fire Station 13 in Castle Hayne, and crews began full operations after a hose-uncoupling dedication; the station includes expanded living areas and water filtration to support firefighter wellness.
Pets on Set: Benito the two-month-old puppy is up for adoption
Benito is a two-month-old puppy fostered by The Hero Rescue and will be among eight small puppies available for adoption Saturday at Pet Supplies Plus in Bel Air. The rescue says spay/neuter will take place after adoption through a contract with partial reimbursement.
New Hanover County dedicates new Castle Hayne fire station after health investigation
New Hanover County dedicated its new 11,500-square-foot Station 13 in Castle Hayne, which began operations Jan. 5 and includes water filtration and decontamination areas.
Susquehanna Valley presents The Snow Queen musical
Susquehanna Valley Saber Stage Productions will stage the school musical The Snow Queen at Susquehanna Valley High School Auditorium with performances Feb. 20–22. The family-friendly show adapts Hans Christian Andersen's tale and also serves as a fundraiser for future Saber Stage Productions.
Pet Expo marks its 25th year as Henrico Humane Society prepares event
Henrico Humane Society will hold its 25th annual Pet Expo on Feb. 21 at Richmond Raceway Complex, with more than 70 vendors and an online auction; 8News featured two 9-week-old tabby kittens, Blaze and Steel, who will be available for adoption in about a week.
Milwaukee Fire Department adds microchip scanners to help ID lost pets
A $6,000 grant from Friends of MADACC bought handheld microchip scanners for all 31 Milwaukee fire stations, allowing on-scene checks to help reunite lost pets with their owners.