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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: 491-500Uncle Giuseppe's is offering a free St. Joseph's Day pastry to customers with Joe-derived names
On March 19, 2026, Uncle Giuseppe's will offer a free St. Joseph's Day pastry to customers with Joe-derived names who present valid ID; the giveaway launches the grocer’s year-long 25th anniversary celebration.
Religious Community Services names new executive director and board chair
Religious Community Services in New Bern named Ann Marie Devanney executive director and Jessica Kozma Proctor board chair. The faith-based nonprofit provides food, clothing and shelter through programs including a community kitchen, a boutique and an emergency crisis shelter.
Women design spaces that support life at every stage.
An interview highlights a designer’s work on inclusive, sustainable interiors across life stages, noting the Aegis Living Lake Union project as the first senior living community to pursue ILFI Living Building Challenge certification and stressing mentorship, diversity, and leadership in the field.
Taylor receives virtual messages from two Bachelorettes who missed the reunion.
Two former Bachelorettes sent Taylor short video messages that played during The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose, while most past leads surprised her in person at the Bachelor Mansion; The Bachelorette season 22 premieres March 22 on ABC and streams on Hulu the next day.
Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi and Upcountry shelters closing as kona storm eases
Three emergency shelters on Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi and Upcountry are closing at 7 p.m. on March 15, 2026, as the National Weather Service forecasts reduced kona storm impacts; a Flood Watch remains in effect through tonight for Maui County.
Spark Newton Brings Community Together With Free Arts and Culture Events
Spark Newton, formerly Newton Community Pride, presents free arts and culture events and recently drew more than 100 people to a Black History Month jazz performance; the group also offers micro-grants to local artists.
Manny's hosts March Madness Mania to raise funds for shelter animals.
Manny's in South Bend is running a 'March Madness Mania' fundraiser through April 13, donating $2 from each special drink sold to the South Bend Animal Resource Center.
MAS show highlights Mexican culture with song, dance, and community.
Boston College's Mexican Association of Students held the third Los Colores que Nunca Mueren, featuring folklórico and mariachi performances along with sketches about family and migration.
Conservation Officer Appreciation Day proclaimed in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed Sunday, March 15 as Conservation Officer Appreciation Day to honor Michigan's 250 Department of Natural Resources conservation officers; in 2025 those officers interacted with more than 377,000 people through patrols and outreach.
Valparaiso woman seeks statewide recognition for wildlife-friendly habitats
Kathy Sipple helped Northwest Indiana earn National Wildlife Federation recognition and is now leading an effort to have Indiana designated as the first certified wildlife-friendly state.