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Horse-powered painting to benefit Tallahassee rescue this Saturday
Rovy, a 24-year-old Lipizzan–Andalusian–Thoroughbred cross, paints with brushes fitted by his owner and will perform at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. One of his paintings will be auctioned Saturday in Monticello to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue.
K1 Speed mascot Jolie helps raise nearly $250,000 for SPCAs
K1 Speed donated $235,236.67 to ten independent SPCA organizations after raising almost $250,000 in 2025, and the company highlighted Jolie, its 19-year-old mascot dog believed to be the world's oldest Coton de Tulear.
Canine units support public safety and community engagement.
Canine units are trained for patrol, detection and search-and-rescue roles, and their presence is reported to support public safety and community engagement.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 21-30Steamboat 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.
Jenna Lawrence returns to SEC Community Service Team
Arkansas junior Jenna Lawrence was named to the SEC Community Service Team for a second straight year after recording more than 20 hours of community service with local organizations.
Rocket fuel in a math class brings space engineering to Marlboro students.
Two former NASA engineers joined a Marlboro Elementary teacher to teach Algebra I through projects in which eighth graders design colonies on moons like Enceladus and Io, using algebra to solve engineering problems and model resources.
Carpinteria-Summerland's new fire chief was sworn in.
Dan Stefano, a firefighter with more than 30 years of experience, was sworn in this week as fire chief of the Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District at a ceremony attended by family, local officials and emergency personnel.
Isla Vista community events this week include workshops, screenings and performances.
Campus and local groups in Isla Vista are hosting a variety of events from Feb. 26 to March 3, including sustainable cooking, a film screening, volunteer garden work, a community cleanup and a Celtic music performance.
Lancaster County to present Black History Month proclamation at gala
Lancaster County commissioners will present a Black History Month proclamation at the Black Excellence Gala on Friday, the commissioners' office said. The county said it is shifting some proclamations from meetings to community events.
Berkshire Pride marks 10 years with month-long events
Berkshire Pride will mark its 10th anniversary this June with month-long events across Pittsfield, North Adams, Lee and Lenox, highlighted by a Pride on the Common Parade and Festival in Pittsfield on June 20.
Pet portraits from Kitty Kat Haven's 2026 fundraiser showcase community creativity.
Kitty Kat Haven's 'Adorkable Pet Portraits' fundraiser asked for a $20 minimum donation for volunteer-made pet portraits, and Bham Now is sharing 21 favorites from the 2026 event.