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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.
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Showing: 291-300Small Champions launches first Adaptive Academy in Vail to celebrate 30 years
Small Champions held its inaugural Adaptive Academy in Vail on January 29–30, offering two days of on‑snow professional development for instructors as part of the nonprofit's 30th anniversary.
Wholesome posts bring 19 internet moments to brighten your week.
A round-up highlights 19 wholesome internet posts, featuring pets, family moments, playful food, and cozy scenes intended to lift spirits this weekend.
Loveland events Saturday include the Sweetheart Festival and Valentine's activities.
Downtown Loveland will host the Sweetheart Festival from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., alongside a wide slate of Valentine's Day contests, performances and community events across the area.
On Valentine's Day, a Reminder to Spread Kindness
The piece frames Valentine's Day as a prompt to share kindness beyond romantic relationships and notes that love can be an intentional choice and a habit of mind.
Kupuna gather for Valentine's Dance at Koloa Landing Resort
More than 300 kupuna attended the annual Senior Valentine's Dance at Koloa Landing Resort, a temporary site while the Outrigger Kauai Beach Resort is under renovation. The event included dancing, lunch, prize giveaways, and volunteer support from community partners.
Samuel Despins on community service and staying in New Hampshire
Samuel Despins, 36 and a senior project manager in Dover, says he volunteers to create opportunities for others and recently completed his term as president of the UNH Alumni Association.
Ashlyn Murphy emphasizes community service and family-focused leadership
Age 33, Ashlyn Murphy is Director of People Support at Mainstay Technologies and is active in local volunteer work supporting children and families.
Elle McGraw reflects on nursing leadership, community and family
Elle McGraw is a Clinical Nursing Supervisor at Dartmouth Hitchcock and helped lead her team to the 2025 Silver Beacon Award for Excellence.
A. Eli Leino reflects on community, family and service
A. Eli Leino, a 38-year-old shareholder attorney from Bow, discusses his local volunteering, family life, and his 2025 Boston Marathon fundraising that raised nearly $20,000 for Mass General Brigham-McLean Hospital.
40 Under Forty: Christina Pretorius on education justice and community
Christina Pretorius, 37 of Deerfield, is Education Justice Campaign Director at Engage NH and recently finished her first semester of law school.