Community and Club News for August 8, 2025

Community and Club News for August 8, 2025 Published 10:15 am Friday, August 8, 2025 By Compiled by Advocate Staff DETAR BAKE SALES RAISES FLOOD RELIEF FUNDS The DeTar Volunteer Services Bake Sale held earlier today was another outstanding...

Charity softball game honors Scott Williams, supports cancer care

Portage la Prairie’s annual charity softball game between industry giants McCain and Simplot took place Thursday evening at Rotary Republic Park, carrying special meaning this year as players and fans gathered in memory of Scott Williams, a...

Charity Commission clears Prince Harry

…as Sentebale emerges from turmoil Hopolang Mokhopi THE United Kingdom Charity Commission has found no evidence that Prince Harry bullied or harassed staff during his involvement with Sentebale, contradicting earlier suggestions made by the...

Charity run to support school and Éist Tue, 11 Feb, 2025 The run will start at Leinster Marts, Killeshin Road, Carlow

BALLINABRANNA NS has organised a charity tractor run where proceeds will go towards the school itself and the Éist Cancer Support Centre in Carlow. The run will start at Leinster Marts, Killeshin Road, Carlow on Sunday 23 February, with...

Community Safety Night brings community together

The Gadsden Police Department offered residents a chance to meet first responders by partnering with other local public safety agencies for the 2nd annual Community Safety Night. The event was held from 5 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at The...

Community food giveaway happening in Robertson County

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency (MCCAA) continues its mission of supporting Tennessee families and people in need of food. The MCCAA will provide nonperishable food items on Friday, August 8, from 8 a.m. to...

Community calendar for Aug. 9, 2025

Organizations wishing to include an event can send information by fax to 979-265-9052; by email to community@thefacts.com; by mail to P.O. Box 549, Clute, TX 77531; or drop it off at our office, 109 This Way St., Lake Jackson. To ensure...

Community packs 2,000 snack bags for Toledo's kids

United Way of Greater Toledo hosted an event to focus on getting kids ready for school by making sure they're fed. The United Way of Greater Toledo kicked off its 2025 campaign Friday morning at the Wayman D. Palmer YMCA. Called the “Nourished to...

Community Calendar: Esko Fun Days, Ma and Pa Kettle Days and Carlton County Fair

Children’s musician Will Bjorndal, 10:30 a.m., Moose Lake Public Library. Environmentally-themed songs get preschool and elementary children signing and moving. Esko Fun Days, youth basketball tournament starts at 11 a.m., details and registration...

COMMUNITY VOICES — A Message to Our Next Mayor: Economic Justice Is Good for Growth

By Margrit Allen, Guest Columnist Detroit has long been a city of invention and reinvention. It’s a tradition that has attracted talent to our city, birthed businesses and entrepreneurs, and given us the hallowed reputation as gritty innovators....

Community gathers to remember Hiroshima and Nagasaki…

A 55-year-old man, Anthony Wayne Reed, was arraigned in Lane County for allegedly kidnapping a 19-month-old child and attempting to strangle a 74-year-old man. Reed has a history of criminal charges in Oregon, many of which were dismissed due to...

Community members gather in Oak Island to watch sea turtles hatch

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – Oak Island residents and visitors gathered to watch sea turtles hatch on Tuesday. According to the Oak Island Sea Turtle Protection Program, sea turtles hatched from two nests on the island on Aug. 5. “What a blessing to...

Community champions reveal Glasgow dream for 'new museum' one step closer

A community-led board has been established, explains Louise Nolan of Make It Glasgow, a driving force behind the ambitious project. “The plan is to have it open by 2029, so there is a long way to go but it’s really exciting to have the board in...

Charity staff member sent inappropriate messages to vulnerable service user

Charity launches grants to help people impacted Wesley Ridge fire, progress against blaze continues

Jones said items like gas and food cards, childcare, and mental health supports are examples of what their new grant program can cover. Nearly 300 homes are under evacuation order and about 350 other addresses are on evacuation alert, primarily in...

Community Remembers, Celebrates Brett Tannenbaum

Quiet, somber sobs and loud laughter filled the Crystal Ballroom at The Venue as the community came to say goodbye to Brett Tannenbaum. He died July 30 after a five-decade battle with diabetes and the health complications that accompany the...

Community Calendar: Maple fire open house, Brule run/walk/barbecue, Operation K-9

Superior: The Superior Salvation Army hosts a family fun night from 5-8 p.m. at 916 Hughitt Ave. Families invited for dodgeball (closed-toe shoes required), board games and food. Superior: A farmers market is 8:45 a.m. to noon on Barker's Island....

Community in Brief: 08/08/2025

TRAVERSE CITY — Clinch Park and West End Beach are under a Level 2 advisory — the health department recommends partial-body activities only, like wading, fishing, and boating as E.coli colonies exceeded the Michigan Department of Environment,...

Community Calendar: Pirate Days, craft fairs & more

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Let’s take a look at what’s happening around the North Country this weekend. First up, we have the 1000 Islands Art, Craft, & Antique Festival at Cerow Arena in Clayton. It’s this Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10...

Community rallies around Leland restaurant to keep it operating