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Yahoo
2 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Thursdays: Stone Soup dinners in Carthage June & July
Village Ecumenical Ministries in Carthage holds free weekly Stone Soup dinners on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. Some churches will be pick-up only. Below is the schedule and menu for the dinners. All orders must be reserved in advance. To order your meal call the church that is hosting the dinner and leave a message that includes: Your Name; Phone Number; and Number Of Meals Needed. Orders must be placed the Saturday or Sunday prior to 8 p.m. on the weekend before the dinner. The church you call to order is where you pick up. VEM stated that donations would be greatly appreciated. Day Dinner Location Reservation June 5 Scalloped Potatoes and ham. United Community Church 315-493-2329 June 12 Hotdogs and sides Nazarene Church 315-493-2792 June 19 Hotdogs and salads Grace and Truth Community Church 315-493-2076 June 26 Cancelled due to St. James Fair July 3 Ziti with sausage and tossed salad Calvary Assembly of God 315-771-6341 July 10 Sloppy Joes and coleslaw United Methodist Church 315-767-2193 July 17 Hotdogs and salads St. James Church 315-493-0169 July 24 Pasta salad Friends of VEM at the Church of the Nazarene 315-408-5354 July 31 Hotdogs and salads The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 315-408- 9848 VEM would like to remind everyone that all workers are volunteers and have the right to refuse service; rudeness to the volunteers is unacceptable. If you have a complaint, you are asked to contact 315-408-5354; do not complain to the volunteers Look on the VEM Facebook page for updates. VEM says that if there is a cancellation, they will call the individuals who reserved a meal. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBC
5 hours ago
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- CBC
Motorcyclists rev up their bikes in annual ride to raise funds for prostate cancer research
Hundreds of riders took to the streets of Winnipeg on Saturday for the annual Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad, hoping to beat last year's record for money raised toward prostate cancer research and awareness. The 17th annual event began at Polo Park shopping centre before heading west along Portage Avenue to Assiniboia Downs. Riders planned to continue through the communities of Selkirk and Gimli before returning to the finish line in Winnipeg. The event is part of a six-week campaign to spread awareness and education about prostate cancer in the province. Last year, teams raised a record-breaking $650,000 for cancer research. "It's simply amazing. It just blows me away. This ride has never ceased to amaze me," said spokesperson Ed Johner, who survived prostate cancer himself but lost his father and uncle to the disease. "The generosity of Manitobans and the hard work and the effort — like our entire executive, our volunteers, our pledged donors, the riders, you know, our corporate sponsors — it's incredible what we've accomplished." Johner was diagnosed with prostate and kidney cancer after a routine exam ahead of cataract surgery in 2007, when he was 49. He said he had no symptoms at the time, crediting the proactive check to a diligent physician. He's been cancer-free since surgery to remove his prostate and a third of his kidney. The ride organizer said he hears stories about early detection from other men throughout the ride, but on other days, too. "The ones that stick out the most are having perfect strangers walk up to me and shake my hand and thank me for saving their life. And I know what's happened to other guys on our executives, too. Those are the ones that stick with you," Johner told The Weekend Morning Show host Nadia Kidwai 'Emotional experience' "It's a very emotional experience to have this happen … early detection is so critical, just so critical." Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. The organization estimates one in eight Canadian men will develop the cancer at some point during their lifetime and that one in 30 will lose his life. Dr. Laurence Klotz, a urologic oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and chair of prostate cancer research at the Toronto hospital, said patients with metastatic prostate cancer — meaning it's spread to other parts of the body — live "roughly twice as long now as they did 10 or 15 years ago, which is really a significant achievement." "The disease can be controlled, often for a long time — but a cure is generally not in the cards," Klotz told Dr. Brian Goldman, host of the CBC podcast The Dose.
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Worcester Volunteer Expo to highlight opportunities in city
AN event is set to highlight the crucial role of volunteering in Worcester. The Worcester Volunteer Expo 2025 will take place at the Guildhall on Friday, June 6, from 10am to 2pm. More than 40 local organisations will attend, sharing information about their community support and volunteering opportunities. Councillor Jabba Riaz, chair of Worcester City Council's communities committee, said: "The Worcester Volunteer Expo is a fantastic opportunity for anyone curious about getting involved in local volunteering. "Volunteers truly are the heartbeat of Worcester. "Whether it's protecting our green spaces, preserving our heritage, or promoting our city's rich cultural life, their contributions help shape a stronger, more connected community." He added: "Every year, volunteers give hundreds of hours of their time, making a real difference to the services and support available in our city. "Volunteering is not only a way to give something back to your community – it's also a chance to develop new skills, meet people, and grow both personally and professionally. "The Expo is a relaxed, drop-in event – there is absolutely no pressure to sign up on the day. "I'd encourage anyone who has ever considered volunteering to come along and discover the wide variety of opportunities available in Worcester." The event is a chance for residents to explore various ways they can contribute to the community. For more information about the event, email worcestercommunityaction@ The Expo is a drop-in event, and there is no obligation to sign up on the day.
ABC News
12 hours ago
- Climate
- ABC News
Hundreds of volunteers help clean properties after devastating floods
Volunteers have come together for a weekend of hard work to help clean up Taree after devastating floods.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Tornado relief: Tents offer care packages for kids in need
ST. LOUIS – In the aftermath of the May 16 tornado, the north St. Louis community has come together to support those affected, with neighbors helping neighbors in a remarkable display of solidarity. One of the many initiatives includes pop-up tents distributing care packages to children impacted by the storm. These efforts are part of a larger community response to provide relief and hope to those in need. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now On Friday, at the corner of Marcus and Natural Bridge Avenues in North St. Louis, children were seen smiling as they received care packages, a testament to the community's resilience and generosity. The Urban League of Metro St. Louis is organizing another large distribution event to further aid the community. This event will take place at their headquarters on North Kingshighway from noon to 3 p.m. tomorrow. Volunteers are encouraged to arrive by 10 a.m. to assist with the setup. The event will offer food, toiletries and other essential items through a drive-through service to ensure safety and convenience. All facts in this report were gathered by journalists employed by KTVI. Artificial intelligence tools were used to reformat from a broadcast script into a news article for our website. This report was edited and fact-checked by KTVI staff before being published. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
