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#OTD #TDIH #June18 #1963BostonPublicSchoolBoycott begins, 3K+ #BlackStudents #boycott #BostonPublicSchools @ #FreedomSchools in #Churches & #CommunityCenters in #Boston to learn #AfricanAmericanHistory, the #CivilRightsMovement & #NonViolentResistance.
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June 18, 2026 at 4:59 AM
jckaelin.bsky.social
#OTD #TDIH #June18 #1963BostonPublicSchoolBoycott begins, 3K+ #BlackStudents #boycott #BostonPublicSchools @ #FreedomSchools in #Churches & #CommunityCenters in #Boston to learn #AfricanAmericanHistory, the #CivilRightsMovement & #NonViolentResistance.
www.boston.com/news/history...
June 18, 2025 at 4:01 AM
whychooseot.bsky.social
OT practitioners (OTPs) help individuals thrive! From wellness programs to fostering independence, they transform community centers into spaces for connection. Swipe to see their impact! #WhyChooseOT #OccupationalTherapy #CommunityCenters #OTInTheCommunity
January 15, 2026 at 7:35 PM
citizenptnewswa.bsky.social
A proposed Jain Society community center in Duvall aims to serve as a hub for worship and community service, but will it overcome local concerns about scale and traffic?

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#DuvallKingCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #DuvallJainCommunity #CivicEngagement #CommunityCenters
Hearing held on proposed Jain Society community center in Duvall; examiner to issue decision within 21 days
A consolidated hearing considered a ~16,000 sq ft Jain community center (SPR-25-4, CUP-25-1). Applicant described religious and community uses and requested several departures; residents raised parking, traffic and scale concerns while supporters emphasized volunteer service and small daily attendance patterns.
citizenportal.ai
September 27, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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#CharlesSnyder #SchoolDesign #NYCArchitecture #EducationHistory #PublicSchools #CivicMonuments #InnovativeDesign #UrbanPlanning #ImmigrantEducation #ArchitecturalLegacy #SchoolSafety #CommunityCenters #HistoricSchools #BeauxArts #GothicArchitecture #JacobeanStyle #EducationalInnovation #NYCHistory
March 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬!
𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐨. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮!

#bookmaking #zines #zinemaking #ForThePeople #libraries #publicparks #communitycenters
November 25, 2024 at 10:47 PM
lgmhamm.bsky.social
And, if the TS team wasn’t aware of/didn’t think about this when creating/contracting the project with Target, this is a great example of how wealthy influencers can use their power to promote #smallbusinesses #indiebookstores #middleclassjobs #communitycenters
November 30, 2024 at 12:09 PM
rankuaz.bsky.social
How do we feel about asserting a right to community?
#community #humanrights #rights #communitycenters #thirdspaces #polyvagal #traumarecovery #mentalhealth
allanvre.substack.com/p/right-to-c...
Right to Community and What it Could Look Like
“The Grind” stole something from you, it’s time to get it back.
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July 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
sustaindemocracies.bsky.social
If the world is going to meet the #SDGs, much of the work will take place in #cityhalls #communitycenters & #engineeringlabs. Our editor @ochsnews.bsky.social highlights the importance of #verticalintegration of #globalcommitments & #localaction

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SDG Localization: From Global Goals to Local Action
By Alexander Ochs, Editor-in-Chief A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure to present on the above topic to a group of engineers from all over the world. The session was co-organised by Engineering ...
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July 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
uhsolutions.bsky.social
Why Volunteering at LGBTQIA+ Centers Boosts Mental Health #LGBTQIA #CommunityCenters #Support #Inclusivity #Pride #Wellness #Volunteer #Empowerment #Equality #LoveIsLove #SafeSpaces #MentalHealth #YouthSupport #TransRights #QueerCommunity #LGBTQResources

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The Benefits of Volunteering: Mental Health & Community Support
Discover how volunteering at LGBTQIA+ centers boosts mental health, fosters community, and provides a sense of belonging.
ultimatehealingsolutions.com
May 4, 2025 at 10:59 AM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
Coastal Empire Montessori is set to open a brand-new K–5 facility in Savannah's Cloverdale neighborhood, bringing students together in a beautifully restored space while preserving a beloved tree!

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#GA #CitizenPortal #EducationReform #CommunityCenters #SustainableDevelopment
Coastal Empire Montessori to open new Cloverdale K–5 after restoration
Coastal Empire Montessori (SEMCIS) will move from a modular campus on Buckhalter Road into a restored Cloverdale facility expected to finish in December; the school will open its K–5 program in January, organizers said at a ribbon-cutting. Alumni and community leaders celebrated the new single-site campus and preservation of a landmark tree.
citizenportal.ai
August 20, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Critics are demanding that Ontario city officials focus on essential community needs like storm drains and air quality, rather than pouring funds into extravagant projects with questionable returns.

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#OntarioSanBernardinoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #AirQuality #CommunityCenters
Critics press city on past spending, call for clearer spending commitments
Several public speakers singled out large prior projects and said the city should prioritize community needs and provide spending guarantees rather than adding general-fund revenue; the city manager listed Measure Q-funded projects but did not provide a line‑item accounting during the meeting.
citizenportal.ai
August 9, 2026 at 4:07 AM
citizenptnewsoh.bsky.social
Forest Park City Council has taken a bold step towards creating a community hub by unanimously approving the purchase of property for a new recreation center.

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#OH #ResidentEngagement #PublicFinance #CitizenPortal #CommunityCenters
Forest Park council authorizes emergency purchase of Word of Deliverance building for proposed community center, approves funding amendment
The Forest Park City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance authorizing the city manager to purchase property owned by Word of Deliverance Ministries and a linked appropriation amendment to fund the acquisition. Residents who have formed a "Forest Park Neighbors for Active Living" group spoke in favor of studying a community/recreation
citizenportal.ai
November 6, 2025 at 2:53 AM
wwwomen.bsky.social
#Happy #International #Museum #Day #2026 #UnitingADividedWorld #ArtGalleries #CulturalArchives #CommunityCenters #SocialEnclaves #TimeTravels woawomen.medium.com/museums-time...

The 2026 theme is “Museums Uniting a Divided World”.
museums | time portals | bridging divides
On 18 May 2026, museums worldwide will mark International Museum Day under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World”.
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May 18, 2026 at 10:02 AM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
Augusta's city parks are under scrutiny as staff recommend selling nine underused parks, raising concerns about equity and access in low-income neighborhoods.

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#AugustaCityRichmondCounty #GA #CommunityCenters #AugustaParks #PublicSafety #CitizenPortal #EquitableAccess
Staff recommends divesting nine underused parks; commissioners ask for more data before selling
City staff presented a scoring matrix identifying parks that scored below 20 and proposed a divestment plan; commissioners pressed for appraisals, transit and demographic analysis, and cautioned that most candidate parks are in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods.
citizenportal.ai
January 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
citizenptnewsga.bsky.social
Southwest Augusta residents are rallying for a new community center to foster connection and combat juvenile delinquency in the rapidly growing area.

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#AugustaCityRichmondCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #CommunityCenters #SocialHub #AugustaCommunity #InfrastructureDevelopment
Community advocates push for $15M center in fast-growing Southwest Augusta
Residents request funding for a community center to serve Southwest Augusta's growing population.
citizenportal.ai
June 18, 2025 at 3:02 AM
citizenptnewsne.bsky.social
Scottsbluff's Planning Commission has just approved pivotal rezonings that will reshape the city's future, including plans for a new community center and commercial developments.

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#NE #CitizenPortal #CommunityCenters #UrbanDevelopment #ZoningReform
Planning Commission approves rezoning for land near 21st Avenue and West Overland
Commission recommends rezoning from agricultural to office and single-family to commercial.
citizenportal.ai
May 14, 2025 at 9:36 AM
citizenptnewsca.bsky.social
San Rafael residents are calling for a vibrant new library and community center filled with arts, youth programs, and inviting spaces to read and relax!

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#SanRafaelMarinCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #SanRafaelLibrary #CommunityCenters #PublicSafety
Survey finds San Rafael neighbors want arts, youth programs and a café in new library/community center
Staff reported 524 online survey responses showing residents prioritize comfortable reading/work spaces and a large/diverse library collection; for the community center residents favored arts/creative programs, youth camps and fitness, with parking and program relevance flagged as barriers.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/8117638/San-Rafael/Marin-County/California/Survey-finds-San-Rafael-neighbors-want-arts-youth-programs-and-a-café-in-new-librarycommunity-center?source=bluesky&loc=CA
June 6, 2026 at 7:50 AM
joansowhat.bsky.social
The sign I'm suggesting should in lobbies, waiting rooms, cafeterias, restrooms etc. in #healthcare facilities, #hospitals & #communitycenters should the House pass the bill the Senate passed yesterday.
July 2, 2025 at 3:42 PM
citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social
Vermonters are rallying against forced school consolidation, advocating for a cooperative model that values local control and community-centered education!

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#VT #CitizenPortal #EducationCollaboration #CommunityCenters #VermontSchools #LocalDecisionMaking
Board hears Act 73 update; members favor voluntary shared services and local control
Board members and student representatives summarized recent testimony on Act 73 and said public testimony favors voluntary shared services and cooperative regional models (CESAs) over forced consolidation; the task force's final report is expected Dec. 1 and recommendations include incentives for voluntary mergers and a 10-year phased framework.
citizenportal.ai
November 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
heartofamerica.bsky.social
Learning doesn’t stop when students leave the classroom!

We transform community learning spaces that students can use after school hours and during the summer months to stay sharp all summer long.

#summerlearning #communitycenters #educationequity
July 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
citizenptnewsmd.bsky.social
Exciting plans are unfolding for Gaithersburg’s future, with architectural designs for new community centers poised to enhance user experience and operational efficiency!

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#GaithersburgCityMontgomeryCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #PublicEngagement #CommunityCenters
Architectural team presents concepts for Robertson Youth Center and Addison Park sites
Architectural team reveals initial plans and costs for two community center locations.
citizenportal.ai
May 14, 2025 at 5:03 AM
citizenptnewsin.bsky.social
The Common Council has unanimously approved three key property purchases that promise to transform neighborhoods, create a community center, and enhance stormwater infrastructure in South Bend!

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#SouthBendCityJosephCounty #IN #StormwaterManagement #CommunityCenters
Council approves three property purchases for redevelopment, community center and stormwater work
The council approved three resolutions to buy parcels: 749 Harrison Ave for demolition/redevelopment, a set of parcels at 1024 W Indiana Ave for a Rum Village community center with Boys & Girls Club partnership, and three Randolph Street lots to support an underground stormwater storage project.
citizenportal.ai
December 20, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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There's something for everyone at #LACountyAD Senior Centers this week!

📍 Florence-Firestone
📍 Los Nietos
📍 Potrero Heights Park
📍 San Gabriel Valley
📍 San Pedro
📍 Santa Clarita Valley
📍 Willowbrook

#LACounty #LACountySeniorCenters #LACountyEvents #CommunityCenters
List of upcoming LA County senior center events from March 9 to 15, 2026, featuring multiple community and service centers. Schedule of senior center activities in LA County from March 9 to 16, 2026, including art, fitness, and utility assistance programs. Schedule of senior center events in LA County from March 9 to 15, 2026, listing activities like bingo, exercise, and social clubs at three community centers. Schedule of upcoming events at Willowbrook Senior Center from March 9 to 15, 2026, including workshops, quilting, sewing, and utility assistance.
March 9, 2026 at 3:15 PM
citizenptnewstn.bsky.social
Sweetwater's City Commission has taken a bold step to boost the economy by approving a new community center, igniting a heated debate over its affordability and long-term benefits.

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#SweetwaterMonroeCounty #TN #CitizenPortal #SweetwaterCommunity #CommunityCenters
Sweetwater City Commission approves community center contract after finance debate
The Sweetwater City Commission voted 3–2 to award bids for a new community center, approving multiyear payments that will draw on fund balance while forecasting new tax revenue; opponents cited affordability and long‑term operating costs.
citizenportal.ai
June 24, 2026 at 9:57 AM