The Layout, a Brooklyn-based community initiative, hosted its fifth annual Juneteenth celebration at Fort Greene Park, bringing together thousands of people for a day of Black joy, cultural expression, and economic empowerment. The event featured a vibrant marketplace of Black-owned businesses, live music and entertainment, family-friendly activities, and delicious food vendors, all while celebrating the rich history and heritage of Black communities.
Make Music Salem 2024, scheduled for Friday, June 21st, will be a day filled with musical performances, camaraderie, and festivities throughout the city. The event, now in its ninth year, expects to host over 150 musical acts performing at 40 different venues. Participation from musicians, venue hosts, sponsors, volunteers, and music enthusiasts is crucial for the event’s success, as everyone is invited to enjoy the performances or get involved by performing or hosting.
On May 18th, the Trillium Chapter of the Perennial Garden Club will host their annual plant sale at 601 W. Olive St., Stillwater, from 8 a.m. to noon. A wide variety of plants will be available for purchase, including perennials, annuals, herbs, and vegetables. Club members will be on hand to assist with plant selection and provide gardening advice. Proceeds from the sale will support the maintenance of the public rock garden across the street from the Lowell Inn, provide scholarships for horticulture students, and promote pollinator education.
The Penn Hills Shade Tree Commission will host an Arbor Day celebration from 2 to 4 p.m. on May 4th in Universal Park. The event will feature a tree planting ceremony, crafts for children, native tree seedling giveaways, and more. The Shade Tree Commission is celebrating the municipality’s fifth year as a Tree City USA, a designation for communities committed to growing and maintaining their tree canopies.
The current Helldivers 2 Major Order is the most difficult to date, requiring players to defend 10 planets simultaneously. Despite initial setbacks, the community has rallied and liberated 6 planets. With just one day remaining, victory is within reach, but it will require teamwork and optimized gameplay. The community has demonstrated remarkable resolve in the face of challenges, and with the remaining planets being liberated at a rapid pace, there is hope for a successful completion.
Join the Patten Free Library on May 10th at 5:30 p.m. in the Maine Maritime Museum’s Long Reach Hall for its annual spelling bee. Teams of spellers ages 16 and up will compete in three rounds of challenging spelling, with the winning team crowned as this year’s Champion Spellers. The event will feature a cash bar and snacks, and attendees can also participate in a raffle fundraiser benefiting the Patten Free Library’s educational programs and services.
Dawson City, Yukon, witnessed a unique spectacle as the first-ever potato race occurred, drawing over a dozen participants to a fun-filled competition. The event, organized by Regan Shrumm, aimed to bring the community together and create some lively entertainment.
As the beauty of spring envelops mid-Michigan, the Freeland Walleye Festival triumphantly returns for its 38th year. This highly anticipated annual event will take place from Thursday, April 25th, through Sunday, April 28th, inviting fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers alike to gather in the vibrant community of Freeland.
