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Mazzuchelli students win Iowa presidential AI challenge and advance to regionals
Four eighth-graders from Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School won the Iowa Track I Middle School competition of the Presidential AI Challenge with a web app that provides live updates on available shelter beds, and the team will present at regionals with regional winners announced April 16.
Shelter cat Vitamin C taps the glass as people walk past
A video shows Vitamin C, a ginger-and-white shelter cat in Melbourne, patting the glass of his enclosure when people pass; after the clip went viral he was adopted on February 6, Save-A-Dog Scheme said.
Blue Envelope program offers support for autism and dementia during law enforcement encounters
San Diego County Sheriff's Department's Blue Envelope Program lets people with autism, dementia or anxiety signal a need for communication accommodations during encounters by displaying a logo or presenting a blue envelope.
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Showing: 221-230Alle-Kiski Valley events on March 29, 2026
The Stroller lists community happenings in the Alle-Kiski Valley for March 29, 2026, noting a Pins for Paws bowling fundraiser on April 12 and a free inclusive open-mic night hosted by Band Together Pittsburgh.
No Kings Rally brings neighbors together in a small, growing demonstration.
Residents of The Breakers and nearby buildings organized accessible neighborhood gatherings for the No Kings Rally, drawing about 2,000–2,500 people and featuring mobility devices and creative signs.
South Snohomish County cold weather shelter in Lynnwood will open Sunday, March 29.
The South Snohomish County cold weather shelter will be open Sunday, March 29 at Maple Park Church in Lynnwood, with check-in from 7 to 9 p.m.
Ridgepointe Country Club hosts Pars for Paws charity golf tournament
Ridgepointe Country Club partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society for Pars for Paws and raised $10,000, with 18 teams taking part.
Disney Dreamers Academy highlights Walt Disney World's commitment to diverse communities
The 19th Disney Dreamers Academy brought 100 students from varied backgrounds to Walt Disney World for a multi-day mentorship program, part of a long-running initiative that has reached more than 1,800 alumni.
Sierra County gains high-speed broadband for nearly 3,000 locations.
Nearly 3,000 homes, businesses and institutions in Truth or Consequences and Williamsburg now have access to high-speed fiber internet after a state-funded project finished under its $14.5 million budget.
CJI hosts Black Power Marketplace in Rochester.
Community Justice Initiative will host a Black Power Marketplace Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 398 Thurston Road in Rochester, featuring local vendors, networking and a youth showcase.
Sperm whale birth captured on video offers new insights
Marine biologists led by Dr. Maria Rodriguez filmed a rare sperm whale birth off Costa Rica, and the footage documents mother–calf bonding and pod social behavior that researchers say can inform study and conservation.
Creator's livestream interrupted by a kitten hiding in his car; he adopts her after shelter won't take her
During a livestream a tiny feral kitten was found hiding in the creator's car; after a shelter declined to accept her because she was too young, the creator adopted her.
Aiken County Animal Shelter: Spring is here and it's time to adopt
The Aiken County Animal Shelter says a wide variety of dogs and cats are available this spring, and adoption counselors Cynthia Gray, Bob Gordon and Lisa Gaudet work to match pets to families.