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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: 341-350Wausau mayor proclaims 211 Day to raise awareness for United Way
Mayor Doug Diny proclaimed Feb. 11 as 211 Day in Wausau to highlight United Way of Marathon County's 211 program. The 211 service operates 24/7 and last year handled more than 4,000 calls and offered over 9,000 referrals.
Poetry Connection: The Poetry Zone remains a Santa Barbara tradition.
The Poetry Zone continues monthly readings at the Karpeles Manuscript Museum with small in-person gatherings, and the series traces back to the 1970s when Walt Hopman founded it.
Black Quare revives community space for Black LGBTQIA+ students
Black Quare held its first meeting on Oct. 17 after roughly eight years of inactivity to restart a student group that provides a dedicated 'third space' for Black LGBTQIA+ students at UCSB.
Monks' Walk for Peace concludes in Washington and inspires millions
About two dozen Buddhist monks and their rescue dog completed a 2,300‑mile Walk for Peace from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., drawing large public gatherings and millions of online followers.
United UpStanders hosts Family Bingo Night in Madera
United UpStanders' Madera chapter held a Family Bingo Night at Blast and Brew where families gathered, and the group received a $2,500 Lead4Change grant to support its anti-bullying efforts.
Beaufort Lions hosting annual Sweetheart Breakfast on Saturday
The Beaufort Lions Club will hold its annual Sweetheart Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Sea Island Presbyterian Church; proceeds will support the club's vision and diabetes programs.
Clarksville Fire Rescue receives $33K grant for dive team equipment
Clarksville Fire Rescue received a nearly $33,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation, awarded with support from Whataburger and facilitated by Waterdogs Scuba and Safety; the funds provide multiple sets of personal protective equipment for the department's dive team.
Missoula kids make Valentines for Humane Society pets
Children aged two to 19 in Missoula made thousands of Valentines through Families First Learning Lab; most cards go to seniors and some were given to animals at the Humane Society of Western Montana.
Zion Shelter opens new community kitchen and expands support programs
Zion Shelter in Washington, N.C., opened a new community kitchen after months of operating from a Salvation Army truck and will offer educational, financial literacy and employment programs. A ribbon-cutting marked the milestone.
Buddhist monks complete 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C.
Nineteen Theravada Buddhist monks ended a 15-week, 2,300-mile Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C., where thousands and an online audience gathered for an interfaith welcome; the group planned a procession through Capitol Hill and a closing ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial.