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Church hosts Possibility Day to promote disability inclusion in Southwest Michigan
All Nations Seventh-day Church held its first Possibility Day during Autism Awareness Month to share experiences of people with disabilities and discuss accessibility; guest speakers included Megdana Gedeon and Jamaican Sen. Floyd Morris.
Imaginology festival at OC Fair & Event Center offers free family STEAM activities
The OC Fair & Event Center’s two-day Imaginology festival offers free, hands-on STEAM demonstrations and activities for children and continues Sunday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; admission is free and parking is $15.
Palmer High School alumni gather to discuss the school's future
Palmer High School in Colorado Springs is preparing a 150th anniversary open house on April 25 with alumni-guided tours, yearbook replacements and conversations about the campus's future.
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Showing: 481-490Gangaur Festival at Bharatiya Temple Celebrates Rajasthani Traditions in Pennsylvania
More than 500 members of the Indian and Rajasthani diaspora gathered at the Bharatiya Temple in Pennsylvania for the 19th Gangaur Festival, which featured worship of Gauri Mata, a grand procession, cultural performances and traditional Rajasthani cuisine.
Ansonia to Raise Irish Flag for St. Patrick's Day.
Ansonia Mayor Tyszka is reported as leading a flag-raising ceremony to mark St. Patrick's Day, and a special Irish Blessing will be offered on behalf of Assumption Church and School.
Volunteer organizers needed at Bedford Men's Warming Shelter.
The Bedford Men's Warming Shelter is seeking volunteers for its clothing closet and administrative office, and the shelter's website includes a contact form for submitting interest.
Gary will spend more than $2 million to update traffic signals
The city of Gary is expanding its Relight the City program to update traffic signals with more than $2 million funded by savings from an LED streetlight transition, and work is set to begin in the first quarter of 2026.
Mattituck-Laurel Civic names Jen Murray 2025 Citizen of the Year
Jennifer Murray was named the Mattituck‑Laurel Civic Association’s 2025 Citizen of the Year at a March 12 ceremony attended by about 50 people. She has led volunteer efforts to monitor and protect shorebirds and other wildlife across the North Fork for several years.
Kid Connection: Listening Is More Powerful Than Fixing
Rachel Hinds, a Guardian ad Litem, says meaningful conversation with children begins with connection and listening rather than immediate problem-solving. She notes that predictable routines, reduced overstimulation and culturally supportive foster placements help children feel safer and more understood.
Providence Fire Department welcomes 16 new firefighters and a rescue vehicle.
Providence held a Monday ceremony to welcome 16 new firefighters funded by a $3.9 million federal grant, and leaders said a separate federal grant supported a new ambulance.
Firefighters move into new far East El Paso fire station.
El Paso Fire moved into a new 9,000-square-foot station in far East El Paso funded by the voter-approved 2019 public safety bond, and the facility includes dorms, a full kitchen, office space, a gym and three vehicle bays.
AniMeals hosts MardiPaws Montana fundraiser at the Wilma.
AniMeals will hold its second annual MardiPaws Montana Masquerade/Carnival Ball at the Wilma on March 20, 2026, with proceeds benefiting the AniMeals shelter.
Morning Rundown: Community events, shelter intake and power outages
The Calcutta Fire Department hosted its 2nd Annual Shamrock the Plaza to raise funds for equipment and search-and-rescue, and the Animal Charity of Ohio reports taking in 214 animals so far in 2026.