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Medal of Honor Boulevard connecting Pueblo to Pueblo West opens Friday.
Medal of Honor Boulevard opened Friday, linking Pueblo and Pueblo West after nearly two years of construction and about $40 million in costs. Most funding came from a voter-approved 2016 ballot measure, and a local recycling company says parts of the route include recycled plastic materials.
McGovern highlights art's role in mental health at UMass event
Rep. Jim McGovern spoke at UMass Amherst's 'Art for the Common Good' event about how music, theater and other arts support brain health and community well‑being, and he raised concerns about federal funding for arts programs.
Middlebury Food Pantry launches Summer Feeding Program
Middlebury Food Pantry will offer free lunches to anyone 18 or younger every Friday from May 29 through Aug. 7, and will also distribute a limited number of free grocery bags weekly in partnership with local organizations.
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Showing: 261-270Bingo Night fundraiser set for April 16 at Texarkana Convention Center.
For the Sake of One will host a community Bingo Night fundraiser on Thursday, April 16 at the Texarkana Convention Center; tickets are $35 and include a 20-game booklet, a dauber, and chips and salsa.
Nashville Food Project plants food forest at Mill Ridge Park
The Nashville Food Project began planting a food forest of more than 200 fruit trees and berry brambles at Mill Ridge Park in Antioch, expanding its Community Farm that has served the area since 2019.
Firefighter trading cards are building community connection in Pasadena
Pasadena Fire Rescue has released online trading cards featuring photos and short biographies of volunteer firefighters to help residents become more familiar with the team.
Dumped orchard puppy adopted during antiques deal at a gas station
During an antiques transaction at a gas station, the seller noticed a scared, dumped orchard puppy in the buyer's pickup and chose to adopt the dog, the new owner said he instinctively says yes to dogs.
Dayton region art exhibits will be open throughout April
Several free art exhibitions across the Dayton region will be open through April, with shows at the University of Dayton's Index Gallery, the Dayton Art Institute, the Edward A. Dixon Gallery, the Dayton Society of Artists, and a Stivers School photography fundraiser.
Kiwanis Club baseball clinic teaches lessons beyond the field
On March 7 the Kiwanis Club of Palm Springs held its 12th annual “Tony Lopes” Youth Baseball Clinic, where former Los Angeles Dodgers players and local volunteers coached youth in baseball fundamentals and life skills.
Chance Theater students get a direct bridge to professional stage and film work
The Chance Theater’s Empire Training Center for the Arts graduated its first Stagecraft and Technology cohort in December 2025 and will begin a second Arts Administration cohort on April 21 in partnership with New York Stage & Film.
Amarillo-area teachers honored as Teachers On The Rise for February.
Three Amarillo ISD teachers were named February winners of the 14th annual Teachers On The Rise program, and each received gift cards and a gift basket; organizers said the program has received more than 800 nominations this school year.
Business Association Notes — April 2026 shares local events
Local business groups in southeast Portland report spring activity, including planning for Foster Area's Summer Soirée 2026 and the Kernside Business Association's first street fair set for June 20, 2026.
Komunitajiet Aktar Inklussivi 2026 scheme supports inclusion and volunteering in Malta
The Komunitajiet Aktar Inklussivi 2026 scheme offers grants to voluntary organisations in Malta for projects that promote inclusion, volunteering and community engagement. Projects should align with the National Disability Strategy or the National Strategy for Volunteering.