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Lake Chapala Orchestra is sustained by devotion
The Lake Chapala Orchestra is a group of about 60 players that presents six or more concerts each season and operates without government funding, relying mainly on ticket sales and local donations.
Calvert commissioners approve Safe Harbor grant and golf safety nets
Calvert County's Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a $300,000 Strategic Demolition Fund award for Safe Harbor and a $390,000 budget adjustment for safety netting at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course.
Eden Cafe builds community with 'pay it forward' program
Eden Cafe in downtown Tulare runs a nonprofit 'pay it forward' program to help fund meals and serves weekly meals to people experiencing homelessness; owners Marc and Mimi Thevenet emphasize community, face-to-face conversation and youth mentorship.
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Showing: 11-20West Fargo Coffee with a Cop set for April 15
The West Fargo Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the Harvest Room at the Rustad Recreation Center, 601 26th Ave. E; a representative from the patrol division will be the guest speaker and the event is sponsored by the COPS Unit.
BWI Marshall expands accessibility for low-vision travelers with ReBokeh technology
BWI Marshall now offers free, unlimited access to Towson-based ReBokeh's mobile app to help travelers with low vision customize on-device visuals and navigate the airport; the airport is the second in the world and the first in the Mid-Atlantic to provide the technology.
Manvel presents updated comprehensive and thoroughfare plans
Manvel City Council held an April 6 public hearing on updated comprehensive and major thoroughfare plans tied to the Manvel 2045 vision; final consideration is scheduled for April 20 at city hall.
Senate discusses use for new university property and announces campus safety app
At its first meeting of the quarter, the Associated Students Senate discussed community input for UCSB’s newly purchased property at 410 State Street and announced plans to implement a campus safety app called "Safe Zone."
Austin diner Phoebe's opens Shady Hollow location
Phoebe's Diner opened its fourth Austin location in Shady Hollow on April 7 and is running an April fundraiser for the Center for Child Protection.
Fresno community raised more than $190,000 for local charities
The inaugural Giving Machine in Fresno ran Dec. 11, 2025–Jan. 2, 2026, drawing about 8,800 visits and more than 9,000 charitable purchases; organizers say the effort raised over $190,000 for local nonprofits.
Sun Yung Shin is awarded Minnesota's Kay Sexton Award
Sun Yung Shin has been named the 2026 Kay Sexton Award winner, a top honor in the Minnesota Book Awards program; she will be honored at the Minnesota Book Awards ceremony on May 6 in St. Paul.
Yuliana Flores-Montes named 2026 Emerging Leader for Snohomish County
Yuliana Flores-Montes was named the 2026 Emerging Leader at an APEX Everett event attended by about 150 people, chosen from a field of 12 finalists and four finalists. The award, now in its 11th year, honors individuals under 40 doing community work in Snohomish County.
ASCA invites applications for the 2026 Timothy Welsh Fellows Program
The ASCA Timothy Welsh Fellows Program is accepting applications for the 2026 class focused on facility access in U.S. swimming; the application deadline is May 20, 2026.
Visiting Malta: A welcoming Mediterranean destination for LGBTQ+ travelers.
Malta has ranked number one on ILGA‑Europe's Rainbow Map for ten consecutive years, and Malta Pride is scheduled for September 4–13, 2026.