Clubs, Groups & Volunteering

1+ hour ago   (145+ words) A South Haven resident, known as the “Conger Street Santa” for giving away free toys to kids last Christmas, is extending this generosity to the upcoming Halloween with a free children’s pumpkin patch. “Santa,” in a Facebook posting noted, “No…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (303+ words) The Unseen Burdens of Gender--- Male or Female The scene has changed, no doubt, but the expectations have not. Years ago, your grandma married at 13. She grew up in her paternal home … ‘We Elevate Your Stories’– Amplifying new voices, celebrating…...

3+ hour, 21+ min ago   (954+ words) “The audiobook walks allowed me to be social in a way that didn’t require talking to other people if I didn’t want to,” she says. “I had the option.” In a conventional book club, people read the same book by…...

4+ hour, 31+ min ago   (428+ words) Bramley Baths’ Book Club had its first birthday celebration on Monday evening. In addition to a lively discussion about this months book there was cake and balloons. The group was particularly lively, discovering that the “person holding the balloon is…...

13+ hour, 16+ min ago   (562+ words) A Little Library with a twist: West Hartford resident Devin Osick matches readers with mystery books. Devin Osick moved to West Hartford six years ago, and one of the first things she noticed was the Little Free Libraries all around…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (71+ words) Blackstack brewery is hosting a romance local author spooky fall based book fair. Get signed copies and fun bookish swag. Oct... Blackstack brewery is hosting a romance local author spooky fall based book fair. Get signed copies and fun bookish…...

17+ hour, 29+ min ago   (297+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Hundreds of volunteers joined Ohio first lady Fran DeWine to pack thousands of meal bags to be distributed to food banks and other organizations across Ohio. More than 300 volunteers took part in the Feeding Our Neighbors event,…...

15+ hour, 53+ min ago   (127+ words) Fall — and specifically one seasonal icon — was celebrated all weekend in Highwood The town’s popular annual Pumpkin Fest drew thousands to the community for pumpkin carving, costume contests, a carnival, live music and more. The event, in its 17th year, was…...

18+ hour, 5+ min ago   (120+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — After the festival wraps up each night, the West Side Nut Club hits the street to clean up trash and prepare for another day. However, one man takes it a step further. Each morning in the West…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago   (404+ words) The San Carlos Community Garden has grown into much more than a place for planting vegetables. Established in 2011 as a joint-use community garden with the Sierra School of San Diego, the San Carlos Community Garden now proudly offers 72 community plots…...