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Experience Harriet Tubman's legacy in Binghamton.
Binghamton University will host Michele Galvin, a great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman, for a free public presentation on March 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University Downtown Center, and the event coincides with the one-year anniversary of a Tubman statue on the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail.
Woman returns from grocery trip three hours later with a kitten
A woman left to buy groceries and returned three hours later carrying a tiny black kitten with blue eyes, and the family says she took the kitten to a vet who found it healthy.
Red Cross volunteer force grows 25% with Gen Z leading the increase.
New Red Cross data shows volunteers exceed 325,000 nationwide, a nearly 25% rise over three years, with Gen Z now the largest cohort at about 42%.
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Showing: 761-770Winter Restaurant Week Sneak Peek previews local menus.
The Sneak Peek on Wednesday will preview dishes from participating restaurants, and general tickets are $35 now (increasing to $45 beginning Wednesday) while limited VIP tickets cost $55.
Aspen permitting mix n' mingle aims to humanize the process
The city of Aspen will host a permitting mix n' mingle on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Pitkin County Library so residents can meet permitting staff and ask questions.
Coventry Village launches $200,000 American Rescue Plan small business grants
The Coventry Village Special Improvement District announced a $200,000 grant program funded by the American Rescue Plan, offering awards of $15,000 to $75,000 to new and expanding businesses in the district. The SID says grants will require matching investment or in-kind contributions and will be reviewed monthly on a rolling basis.
Fort Buchanan CYS event builds resilient families and supports force readiness
An After School Fest at Fort Buchanan's Child & Youth Services on Jan. 16 highlighted Puerto Rico's cultural traditions through music and performances, and Fort Buchanan CYS recently earned a 97.17% rating in a U.S. Army inspection.
Henry, beloved canine of Vail Ski Patrol, now has an apparel line
Vail Mountain’s first avalanche rescue dog, Henry, inspired the Avy Dog Henry's Legacy apparel collection that joins an existing Avy Dog Bourbon release; a portion of proceeds will support avalanche rescue dog programs.
Find "Some Bunny" to Love with Rabbit and Guinea Pig Adoptions
Santa Barbara County Animal Services and BUNS are waiving adoption fees for rabbits and guinea pigs through Feb. 15, 2026, and adoptable animals can be met Tuesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saratoga Film Showcase returns this weekend to celebrate independent film
The Saratoga Film Showcase runs Friday through Sunday with 31 short films, panels, live demonstrations and most filmmakers attending in person; proceeds will support Camp Stomping Ground.
Guardian Roofing joins Owens Corning and Habitat for Humanity to replace roof for Tacoma veteran
Guardian Roofing, Owens Corning and Habitat for Humanity partnered on the Roof Deployment Project to install a donated new roof in October for Nancy, a veteran homeowner in Tacoma, at no cost to her.
Dakin Humane Society appoints Dr. Katie Spaulding as medical director
Dr. Katie Spaulding has been named medical director of Dakin Humane Society. She previously worked as an infection preventionist in Hawaii and began her veterinary career at Dakin in 2010.
Animal Connection: SPCA's Playing for the Paws golf tournament set for March 23
The SPCA Albrecht Center will host its annual Playing for the Paws Golf Tournament at Woodside Country Club on March 23 to raise funds for shelter animals; registration and contact details are provided by the shelter.