The city of Lexington is looking for a new violence prevention czar as it is faces an alarming jump in the number of homicides in recent weeks. To date, 15 people have been murdered in Lexington. That’s coming off a record-setting 34 homicides in 2020, a 13 percent increase from […]
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^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Masks, reservations and social distancing on lifts haven’t been the strangest things about Colorado’s 2020-2021 ski season. That honor goes to the snow. “We went from 50-degree weather a few […]
As more Ohioans become vaccinated and the weather improves, many people will be looking forward to spending their summer relaxing at local pools, lakes and aquatic centers with friends and family. But their time in the water may be limited, not because of pandemic-related safety measures, but rather by the lack of […]
Brad Distel, left, and David Morris begin construction of a new garden at the Montrose Field House on Monday, March 8, 2021. (Josue Perez/Montrose Daily Press) Montrose Recreation District took a step forward in its mission to construct a community garden and teach nutrition benefits and healthy lifestyles. MRD program […]
BELMAR, NJ — Belmar officials are working on a game plan to bring back recreational programs for children this summer, focusing first on outdoor activities. Recreation director Barry Trogu gave an update of efforts during the borough council’s March 2 meeting — in response to parents’ concerns that the borough […]
After the COVID-19 shutdown one year ago, Santa Maria’s Recreation and Parks Department saw revenue losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving staff wondering how crucial community programs would be funded. Although revenue remains almost nonexistent, even now, the department has found creative ways to continue serving the […]
Following are programs organized by the city of Lakeville Parks and Recreation Department. Register at webtrac.lakevillemn.gov or call 952-985-4600. Guided Adult Adventure Snowshoe Hike Join EcoElsa on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 9 a.m.-noon at Ritter Farm Park, 19300 Ritter Trail. This class starts where the beginner class left off with […]
This story originally ran in January 2020. A new round of training for the Master Watershed Steward program will be held virtually, starting in March 2021. The Lower Susquehanna region covering Lancaster, Lebanon and Dauphin counties, will hold an online open house Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Pennsylvania has more […]
Make the most of 2021 by learning something new. From how to strum a ukulele and incorporating nature into your writing to the history of jazz in New York City and taking on a virtual 5K, the Greeley Tribune has uncovered a variety of fun events and programs for the […]
Share Tweet Share Share Share Email Rewards points and programs may spur customers to make purchases, but do they inspire loyalty that lives on after the transaction is made? It was the main question put to a panel of payments and customer-facing professionals who told Karen Webster that the “old” […]
Newswise — New York, NY, December 7, 2020 – The New York Academy of Sciences is hosting two programs on Space Exploration this week, with topics including legal agreements for “off planet” governance, bioengineering to make space travel safer for astronauts, and questions of bio-ethics related to interplanetary travel. Our […]
About 2,000 Miami students participate in study abroad programs every year, according to Miami’s Education Abroad website. But, given the current circumstances, traveling to other countries has all but halted. This fall semester, Miami students were only able to travel to Miami’s sister campus in Luxembourg, and in the spring, […]
The Conversation Muslims have visualized Prophet Muhammad in words and calligraphic art for centuries The republication of caricatures depicting the Prophet Muhammad by French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in September 2020 led to protests in several Muslim-majority countries. It also resulted in disturbing acts of violence: In the weeks that […]
The city of Greensboro is hosting a wide range of social distancing-friendly programs and events for all of the winter holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. There are creative programs, special events, performances, giving and shopping opportunities – plus your chance to get a letter from Santa. All activities of […]
KALAMAZOO, MI — The city of Kalamazoo’s Parks and Recreation Department, Kzoo Parks, is seeking applicants to form a youth council that would help determine programs and activities offered for youth in the city. The youth council will initially provide input to Kzoo Parks regarding programs, activities, parks and facilities, […]
TribLIVE’s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. Here are some of the upcoming programs offered at Northland Public Library. Some of the virtual programs require registration online at northlandlibrary.org or by calling 412-366-8100. The library is located at […]
Effort Impacts Over 250,000 Individuals with Physical Disabilities, Encouraging Health and Fitness ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB) October 29, 2020 As an adaptive sports organization, Move United knows all about adapting, so the organization was quickly able to pivot its programs and activities online when the Coronavirus pandemic hit the nation back […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. In the past, I’ve reported on how loyalty programs are becoming even more important to airlines during the […]
© Provided by The Points Guy MSN has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. MSN and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. Travel flexibility is more important than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. Country by country and even state by […]
University Intramural and Recreational Sports facilities are operating with modified protocols this semester due to COVID-19, including limited hours and required reservations by students and members for certain spaces. By and large, individuals have abided by masking and sanitation requirements — among other new regulations — and outdoor IM-Rec activities […]
Sometimes, there are no good options. Sometimes, the choice is only between horrendous and devastating. The entire 2020 college football season sits on the precipice of oblivion. Teams and conferences alike are wrestling with the question of postponing or canceling their most precious, prized and valuable asset. They’re balancing questions […]