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Anne Schrager April 16, 2021 Earth Day, the worldwide day of environmental activism held annually since 1970, returns on Thursday, April 22. April 17-25 is also National Park Week, which features special programs, events and digital experiences focused on the natural world. Celebrate this year’s official Earth Day theme, “Together, We Can Restore Our Earth,” and activate change for good with many in-person options in the Bay Area, as well as virtual offerings for all. San Fra...

People Taking Action: Local volunteer helps get meals to kids in need! and last updated 2021-04-13 21:10:45-04 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Families are struggling to put food on the table, and the pandemic is only exacerbating that challenge. Thats why a special program in Virginia Beach is so important. Its helping tens of thousands of students, and one of the volunteers is Karen McFatridge. For four years, shes been helping stuff bags with food going to kids in need in Virginia Beach. She believes...

GISuser.com What Is GeoIgnite And What Does It Hold In 2021 For Canada’s Geospatial Industry? April 12, 2021 By Editor rd, and Canada’s National Geospatial Conference is bigger and better than ever. Breaking new ground, the conference is free and the first three days are presented bilingually in French and English for the first time. With the theme “ Leadership and Geospatial Intelligence,” the conference continues to be the platform for conversations and discussion on the future of Can...

Oakland Zoo Launches ‘Taking Action Against the Illegal Wildlife Trade’ Campaign with New Exhibit Share Article Unveiling a new exhibit dedicated to the issue and outcomes caused by the illegal wildlife trade, the Zoo hopes to inspire the public to join the fight against this disastrous, widespread industry. The new ‘Inside the Illegal Wildlife Trade’ 400 square foot exhibit opening, Wednesday April 7 We all have a responsibility. What we choose to eat, what we decide to buy, how we cho...

People Taking Action: Local woman honored for donating blood 55 times! and last updated 2021-03-16 21:22:43-04 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Coastal Community Church recently transformed its main area for members into a Red Cross blood drive, and thats where News 3 was able to surprise someone who could easily be dubbed a "super-donor." Deb Sanderson gives consistently. "I do; this is my 55th time!" Yes, the day we caught up with her, it was her 55th time giving blood. She says she tries to donate fiv...

Bookpleasures.com welcomes as our guest Pamela Burke author of 20 Women Changemakers:Taking Action Around the World and 20 Women Storytellers:Taking Action with Powerful Words. Pam is a member of thebroadcasting industry and print media for more than 30 years,journalism and writing has always been a passion for

Car safety issues can be covered by recalls that never expire, but watch out for warranties that do Used car buyers find “glaring” defect warranty expired Automakers respond to some safety issues or defects with "enhanced" warranties that expire, unlike recalls which never go away. and last updated 2021-03-04 18:22:44-05 PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — In 2014 Toyota offered to replace dashboards in 3.4 million vehicles after owners in sunny states like Arizona and Florida reported that...

Local church, community collecting donations for Ocean View apartment fire victims News 3 and last updated 2021-02-24 16:29:10-05 NORFOLK, Va.— During the most difficult of times, the community is stepping up to help in any way they can. Many thanks are being given and received at the church at the corner of a tragedy. “Anytime there’s a disaster, everybody knows to come here,” said Lighthouse Community Church Norfolk Pastor Dr. Charlie Stover. Under one roof at 9609 9 th ...

Chesapeake man awarded grant to help his home village in Kenya and last updated 2021-02-24 17:50:30-05 CHESAPEAKE, Va. – A Chesapeake man who came here 12 years ago has just received a grant to help poor children in his home village in Kenya. Simple John Kimani is a caregiver who decided to take on a second job during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the evenings, he is a delivery driver with Grubhub. He’s using the money he earns to send back to children in his Kenyan village. “Every m...

Dozens displaced in Ocean View apartment fire; community church steps in to help those in need By: Web Staff and last updated 2021-02-22 23:10:10-05 NORFOLK, Va. - Crews responded to a large fire Monday afternoon in the Ocean View area of the city. A call about the fire came into officials just before noon, and it was in the area of Pleasant Ave and 9th Bay Street. The fire was on the first and second floors of the apartment building and spread to the attic area. Fire officials ...