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Carnival brings cohesion to D65 families
Families from School District 65 gathered at Evanston Township High School for a two-hour carnival celebrating Hispanic culture and community ties, organized by local parents active in bilingual and two-way immersion groups.
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries will join Raise the Region online giving event
Second Chance Animal Sanctuaries will participate in the 30-hour Raise the Region online giving event from March 11 at 6 p.m. to March 12 at 11:59 p.m., aiming to raise funds to address increased veterinary expenses reported between 2024 and 2025.
Walk for Warmth participants raise funds in Mount Clemens
Dozens walked downtown Mount Clemens at the 36th annual Walk for Warmth to raise money for Macomb Community Action; organizers said proceeds will assist low-income residents with heat-related emergencies.
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Showing: 411-420Puppy Bowl returns Feb. 8 with 150 adoptable dogs
The 22nd Puppy Bowl airs Sunday, Feb. 8, from 2-5 p.m. ET and will feature a record 150 dogs from 72 shelters; the three-hour broadcast will air on Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS and truTV and stream on HBO Max and discovery+.
Georgia rescue puppy takes the national stage at Puppy Bowl XXII
A puppy from Bosley's Place, a neonatal rescue in metro Atlanta, is competing in Puppy Bowl XXII as the only Georgia contestant and the rescue held a local viewing party to raise awareness for adoption.
Raleigh pond rescue: Man jumps in to save boy, officials say
Officials say a man jumped into a small pond at Laurel Hills Park in Raleigh to rescue a boy Sunday afternoon; both were out of the water before Raleigh crews arrived.
Queer Community Brings Winter Relief With Coat and Boot Drive
On January 31, 2026, Erie's queer community reported its largest-ever Warm Coat and Boot Drive, collecting the biggest volume of donations to date and delivering two vanloads and four SUVs of winter items to Community Shelter Services.
Puppy Bowl 2026 starts at 2 p.m. Eastern and will be on TV and live stream
Puppy Bowl 2026 begins at 2:00 p.m. Eastern and runs three hours, featuring a record 150 dogs from 72 shelters, including 15 special-needs competitors.
Puppy Bowl 2026 features 150 rescue dogs competing for the Lombarky Trophy.
The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl will air Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. EST/11 a.m. PST and features 150 dogs from 72 shelters competing for the Lombarky Trophy.
Third Annual Small Business Summit returns March 19 at SUNY Morrisville.
The Madison County Rural EQ Small Business Summit will be held March 19 at SUNY Morrisville; the third annual event features panels, a Micron-focused lunchtime keynote, interactive roundtables and complimentary headshots for attendees.
Breakfast at Tiffany's brunch and a Polar Bear Plunge headline local events.
Several community fundraisers and social gatherings are scheduled in the Akron area this winter, including an Akron Civic Theatre 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' brunch on Feb. 19 and the Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump on Feb. 28.
Small Oakland County city Clawson is known as 'little city with a big heart'
Clawson, a 2.2-square-mile city in Oakland County with about 11,389 residents, has seen downtown revitalization and business growth while maintaining longtime traditions such as its Fourth of July celebration.
CNY Inspirations: Strength that will carry us through
A reflection on how everyday acts—shared food, cleared driveways and quiet help—express a steady community strength and a circulating gift economy that sustains people across seasons.