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Avon FD Honors Women Firefighters For Women's History Month
The Avon Volunteer Fire Department said more than 150 women have served the department since its founding in 1943.

The Avon Volunteer Fire Department said more than 150 women have served the department since its founding in 1943.

Community Donations Will Unlock Matching Funds to Help Provide Fresh, Local Food for Families and Seniors in Need
Superintendent Honored for Exceptional Work to Mentor and Support Women and Underrepresented Groups in Public Schools
Volunteers will gather at the library to assemble 'Bags of Hope' for children entering foster care. Pizza dinner will be provided.
Fairfax County residents are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items and gift cards to support local families facing food insecurity.
BXRC works with Homestretch
Alan and Ellen Spiegel were recognized for donating portable gym equipment for students at the Bay Shore school.
Congratulations to innovators, businesses, and changemakers
The assistant planner for the village of Homer Glen was inspired to seek a career in public service when she was a student at EPCHS.
Spring Book at Weaver Library Sale April 9-12, 2026
Fredericksburg Regional Transit will use grant funding from two hospital foundations to continue and expand public transportation services.
In Honor of Black History Month, District Spotlights a Community Trailblazer
Donate blood, platelets or plasma in March and receive a free A1C test plus an Amazon gift card.
The American Association of University Women-Deatborn welcomes good quality used books and media donations for its October Sale now!
The annual event by the Lacey Elks Lodge offered entertainment and community support to special children.
The goal of the national effort is to end serious crashes on the country's roadways.
The Merrimack County Savings Bank committed $25,000 to purchase energy-efficient manufactured homes for low- and moderate-income families.
Funds benefit pediatric programs at Corewell Health Children’s locations across Metro Detroit
24 students from Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Eisenhower Intermediate School and Hillside Intermediate School earned All-State honors.
Serving on a Manhattan Beach board or commission is an opportunity to step up, get involved, and make a meaningful impact, officials say.
The presentation will be held at Village Hall on Wednesday, March 18. Registration required.
Nearly 60 people took the stage to have their heads shaved in support of kids with cancer. St. Baldrick's raised $65K at the 2026 event.
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives $18,257 Quality of Life Grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for Pool Lift
She asks people to drop off donations at Aji, the Asian restaurant in the center of town. She will make art supply packages for sick kids.
Supported by New Haven native, longtime public servant Gold, it's designed to strengthen Albertus’ 100-year tradition of empowering women.
The event benefited the Ann Silverman Health Clinic, which provides free healthcare services to uninsured and low-income residents.
The Town of Greenwich Parks and Recreation Foundation will host its fourth annual Earth Day clean up and beautification event next month.
It returns March 13–14 at North House in Avon with 30 creative table displays and a tableware tag sale benefiting Avon 250.
Fundraiser at Pickleball Heaven in Medford brought together families, staff, and supporters to benefit programs serving more than 1,600.
Barry Kearney III, a senior, won the award for his work as president of the Central Regional People of Color Club.
District Polar Plunge Team Fundraising Tops $50,000
Dave McGillivray will run alongside his three children and will raise funds for the Finish Strong Foundation.
Proceeds benefit VFW Post 3336 Veteran Relief Fund
The Kraft Family Blood Donor Center is back in town on Wed., 4/22 from 12-6:30 PM. Please register for your donor time.
Sixth-graders from 122, 123, 127, 127.5, 111, 143 and Universal School offer some lessons in leadership at a first-ever student summit.
After more than two decades, Kim Gerrish retires from Michelle's Place — and the nonprofit she grew from the ground up isn't slowing down.
The town will host a pop-up mattress recycling event later this year in Trumbull. Here are the details.
Senator Steve Rhoads attended the show over the weekend.
The program remains one of the state’s most important ways to celebrate exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and classified employees.
The program remains one of the state’s most important ways to celebrate exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and classified employees.