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Blue Star Families volunteers clean Historic Area at Jewel Cave National Monument
2+ hour, 10+ min ago (198+ words) RAPID CITY, S. D. (KOTA) - Volunteers with Blue Star Families helped clean the Historic Area at Jewel Cave National Monument during a volunteer service project on June 20. Seven volunteers joined National Park Service staff for a trash cleanup after meeting at the…...
Idaho Service Challenge tops 430, 000 acts of kindness logged statewide this year
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (444+ words) Idahoans have far surpassed a statewide goal of 250, 000 acts of kindness by July 4, logging nearly 430, 000 acts of service so far this year as part of the Idaho Service Challenge. The Idaho Service Challenge launched in late January as a push…...
Volunteer drivers needed, 'just a few hours can make a real difference"
14+ hour, 10+ min ago (364+ words) A call for more people in West Wales to give just a few hours of their time is aiming to make a big difference for those in need. In Carmarthenshire, Royal Voluntary Service is appealing for volunteer drivers to help…...
National Library marks US 250th anniversary with exhibits, concerts and panel discussions
10+ hour, 3+ min ago (381+ words) Just 11 minutes after the State of Israel was declared on May 14, 1948, U. S. President Harry Truman became the first foreign leader to recognize the Jewish state. Visitors to the National Library of Israel can now see the pen he used to sign…...
New Library Group Creates Space For Dads To Connect
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (246+ words) Dads, stepdads, grandfathers and important male role models are invited to connect, learn, and share through a new community initiative launching on the Peninsula: Books, Blokes and Bubs. Designed for men with children under four years of age, the program…...
Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library Children's Summer Reading Calendar
19+ hour, 53+ min ago (25+ words) WNEG Radio Toccoa-Stephens County Public Library Children's Summer Reading Calendar " Copyright " 2015 "...
United Way's Day of Action Mobilizes 72 Volunteers to Strengthen Communities Across Wayne County
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (365+ words) WAYNE COUNTY, N. C. " More than 70 volunteers rolled up their sleeves to make a lasting impact across Wayne County during this year's United Way of Wayne County Day of Action, contributing more than 200 hours of community service through projects that improved neighborhoods,…...
Hatters protest literature legislative with event at library
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (142+ words) The Spec For more details about weather visit our Weather page. Local organizers seek to think outside the box for community action, with the Binding Embrace event last weekend. More from The Spec & partners To join the conversation set a…...
Organization seeks volunteers for post-Fourth of July cleanup on Masonboro Island
22+ hour, 14+ min ago (388+ words) MASONBORO ISLAND, NC (WWAY) " As hundreds of boaters are expected to gather on Masonboro Island for Independence Day celebrations, a local nonprofit is preparing for another busy cleanup effort and looking for volunteers to help keep the island free of…...
Ways for West MI teens to join the Race to Kindness
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (125+ words) GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4) " Wedgwood Christian Services has invited West Michigan to join the Race to Kindness and is offering tips on how to show kindness to members of your community. Showing kindness to friends, family and strangers can have…...