Community Fundraising & Arts: Echoes of the Forest, a nonprofit turning storm-salvaged timber into public art, was named an official charity partner for the 2026 Biltmore Championship’s Birdies for Charity, with a $50,000 bonus pool boosting proceeds for local recovery work. Community Safety & Health: WDBJ7 in Roanoke is hosting a community blood drive Aug. 26 for the American Red Cross, offering donors a $20 Amazon gift card. Youth & Belonging: In Milwaukee, kids helped create Journal Sentinel front pages during community events, and at UF, the “Y2Gay” pride assembly welcomed queer students with speakers and performances despite earlier funding hurdles. Local Libraries & Community Spirit: Western Pocono Community Library’s Friends group held an ice-cream fundraiser to build support, while Mequon Community Pool’s Dog Day closes out the season with a dog-only swim. Community Services & Learning: Black River Technical College in Pocahontas is offering an MS Excel Level 1 class Aug. 24–27, and Perth County’s Take Back the Night returns Sept. 18 with survivor stories, resources, and a march against gender-based violence. Environment Watch: Ontario’s rare Charitable Research Reserve says invasive hammerhead worms were found at its Cambridge property, urging attention to non-native threats.