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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: 51-60Downtown's Next Decade outlines DSP plans for Sacramento
Downtown Sacramento Partnership unveiled "Downtown's Next Decade" at its State of Downtown breakfast, presenting a 10-year vision focused on safety, environmental management and economic opportunity; officials said the downtown district has grown from 66 to over 100 blocks.
Greenfield hosts community STEM Night on March 4
Greenfield School will hold a free community STEM Night from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, featuring hands-on activities and interactive exhibits with participation from local organizations and professionals.
Reading Day hosted by Keystone State Literacy Association Luzerne County
The Keystone State Literacy Association Luzerne County will hold a Reading Day at Boscov's Community Room on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring storytime, crafts and a 1–1:20 p.m. magic show; registration is not required.
Cedar Valley Humane Society opens expanded shelter
The Cedar Valley Humane Society opened an expanded shelter in rural Linn County that increases capacity to 65 dogs and 100 cats and adds new visitor and animal-care spaces.
Alle-Kiski Valley events: The Stroller, Feb. 20, 2026
The Stroller for Feb. 20, 2026 lists community events across the Alle-Kiski Valley, including a benefit bingo for the Community Fireworks Fund at Pioneer Hose Firehall Sunday and scholarship applications being accepted by the Westmoreland Garden Council for the Katherine M. McKenna Scholarship.
Animal connection brings love and accessible veterinary care to the community
The SPCA Albrecht Center provides intentionally lower-cost veterinary services and relies on assistance funds such as the Hope Fund, Pets for the Elderly, and Vets4Vets to help owners who face financial barriers; a Spay it Forward campaign runs through the end of February.
Heifetz Institute head to retire after summer concert season
Benjamin K. Roe will retire as president and CEO on Sept. 30 and will become president emeritus, and the Heifetz Board will launch a national search for his successor.
Escambia County Fire Rescue honors members at 2026 Medal Day ceremony.
Escambia County Fire Rescue held its 2026 Medal Day on Feb. 21 at Marcus Pointe Baptist Church to recognize service, promotions and awards for actions during 2025.
Violins become community art in the Painted Violin Project.
Twenty-five unplayable violins were transformed into painted artworks by community artists and are being auctioned to raise funds for Idaho State Civic Symphony education outreach.
Manasota ASALH Raises $100,000 for Scholarship Program
The Manasota Branch of ASALH raised about $100,000 at its inaugural Black History Month Scholarship Luncheon for the 2026 Manasota Scholarship Program, and several local foundations and groups reported grants and fundraising totaling hundreds of thousands for area nonprofits.