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Northern California whale festivals set for spring 2026
Communities along the Northern California coast will host a series of whale festivals from March through April 2026, including four Mendocino County weekends in March and Whalefest Monterey on April 11–12.
Sibil and Michael Goorjian unite in 'Arevin Mod' music video.
Istanbul-based singer Sibil and American-Armenian actor-director Michael Goorjian collaborated on a music video for the song Arevin Mod, which was filmed in Los Angeles using both studio and phone footage.
World Spay Day: 134 Local Animals Spayed or Neutered
Three local animal welfare groups performed 134 spay and neuter surgeries on Feb. 24, offering $5 procedures across multiple clinics and a mobile unit to expand access to affordable care.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 281-290Vegan animal rescue marks 10 years in Iowa's top pork-producing state
Iowa Farm Sanctuary, founded by Shawn and Jered Camp, has grown from a 10-acre site to a 40-acre sanctuary that cares for about 150 animals and runs education programs such as LEAP.
Alle-Kiski Valley events for Feb. 15, 2026
A roundup of community events and notices across the Alle-Kiski Valley on Feb. 15, 2026, highlighting a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner to benefit Cub Scout Pack 186 and multiple local meetings, fundraisers and scholarship deadlines.
Carolinas Golf Hall of Fame inducts Dedmans and Nance
Robert Dedman Sr., Robert Dedman Jr. and Jack Nance were formally inducted Feb. 14 during Carolinas Golf Night at Pinehurst Resort; the Hall of Fame highlighted Nance's decades with the Carolinas Golf Association and the Dedmans' roles in restoring and hosting major championships at Pinehurst.
Converted nursing home opens 11 senior apartments in Augusta
A former nursing home at 313 State St. in Augusta was renovated into 11 market-rate apartments for people 55 and older and soft-opened this weekend. The property was bought by Tony and Lori Noonan in November 2024 and did not use city tax increment financing.
Youth softball team brings Valentine's Day gifts to Tooele homeless resource center
A local 12-U softball team assembled and donated backpacks with hygiene items and small treats to residents of the Harris Community Village in Tooele, and the shelter later announced it is seeking donations after its washing machine broke.
Daycare and preschool options in Riverside, CA to explore
Helping Hands Child Development Center in Riverside offers play-based daycare and preschool programs for children aged 18 months to 5 years, with low teacher-to-child ratios and regular family communication through newsletters and an app.
Valley community celebrates Valentine's Day with dance, cards and breakfast
Residents across Mahoning Valley marked Valentine's Day with events that included a hip-hop dance battle in Stuthers, a card-making fundraiser in Youngstown, and a charity breakfast in Canfield.
Fire Department mentors guide new recruits with steady support
Maximilian Pelletier joined the Shelter Island Fire Department in 2013 and credits veteran mentors—especially the late Andy Reeve—for guiding him; the department continues mentoring new recruits while volunteer ranks have declined both locally and across New York.
Domestic shorthair Apple Crumble is a gentle soul
Apple Crumble is a quiet domestic shorthair who prefers calm, loving spaces and relaxes when rooms are still; the rescue lists an adoption fee of $250 and reports its process includes an application, a home visit, an adoption fee and an adoption contract at dreamanimalrescue.org.
Roller-skating venue Golden Luxe Arena opens in Suffolk
Golden Luxe Arena opened in January at 813 W. Constance Road in downtown Suffolk and offers roller-skating, a trampoline area and a modern arcade. Owner Dwight James says the venue emphasizes family programs including an after-school skate program.