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#community

"I initially cooked them a very unsuccessful eggplant parmesan, where I put the eggplant in cold oil because I didn't know that oil had to be hot for it to crisp up-so that was a good learning lesson," says Porowski. "I was at a point in my life when I started having this need to connect to other people and wanted a sense of community, and I felt like food was a natural vehicle for that."

9:00 am Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile FREE 9:00 am Community Press FREE* *A fee of $1.00 per pound of olives will be applied (excluding container weight). 10:00 am Manny's Neighborhood Trash Cleanup w/ $1 Beer & Free Yoga Classes, Free Fries (SF) FREE* *Sign up on this TogetherSF Mobilize page: https://www.mobilize.us/togethersf/event/444979/ 10:00 am Free Community Arts Market at Presidio Tunnel Tops (Oct. 25-26) FREE

If you're following me or decide to check out my profile after reading this, you'll notice something funny - there's exactly one post, and that too from 3 years ago. No, I wasn't dead, just alive and swimming hard in the AI race :). Things have gone too far - we all turned 3 more years older, but the world seems to have advanced 30 years ahead according to experts, I guess.

As a home seller, you're focused on presenting your property in the best possible light. You've likely invested in staging, minor repairs, and curb appeal to attract buyers. But have you considered the influence your neighbors have on property value? While you can't choose who lives next door, understanding their potential influence is necessary. As you begin your process of selling your home in or , this Redfin real estate article will explain how neighbors affect property value and provide proactive steps to help protect your investment.

The space has been conceptualised and designed by architect and artistic director Sumayya Vally, Counterspace, whose practice is internationally recognised for redefining cultural typologies through community, memory, and ritual. Envisioned as an incremental unfolding - a gathering of gatherings - the headquarters will grow and evolve, responding to how people use and inhabit it. At its heart, the project is less about static architecture and more about an ongoing choreography of space, activated by dialogue, learning, and exchange.

On a cold Monday afternoon in Hyde Park, London, a small group of people gather by the Huntress fountain chatting softly among themselves. Nothing about the group would seem unusual to passing dog walkers and runners until they huddle together and one starts a countdown. On three, a collective scream cuts through the park. The outburst lasts only a few seconds before giving way to laughter.

With a Master's in Social Work (MSW), Meir has built his career around empathy, connection, and practical problem-solving. His work focuses on supporting individuals and families with compassion and integrity, emphasising that genuine leadership begins with service. Born and raised in Monsey, Meir grew up surrounded by a culture of care and community. Those early experiences shaped his belief that leadership is less about authority and more about presence.

Modern people "like to imagine ourselves as autonomous individuals, but in the natural human life cycle we spend a large proportion of our lives dependent on others," said Louise Perryn. "We often feel a longing for something like a village," especially "college-educated, relatively affluent Americans who moved away from their extended families in pursuit of career opportunities." Yet "even though forming communities" would "solve many economic and practical problems," particularly in raising children, few people actually "make the attempt."

"My family always taught me that effort matters more than talent," she reflects. "Discipline and consistency are what truly make a difference."

Authorities on Monday identified the 16 people killed in a devastating blast at a rural Tennessee explosives plant last week, as investigators promised a painstaking process to figure out what happened by finding pieces of evidence that may now be miles apart. At a news conference, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis said people in the tight-knit community probably at least knew relatives of the victims killed in the explosion Friday at the plant owned by Accurate Energetic Systems. The company supplies and researches explosives for the military and is a well-known employer in the area.

Frantically, I called my husband and asked him to come down to the supermarket with his bank card and pay, as it didn't seem that I was going to be able to. While I was on the phone to him, a lady in the line paid for her groceries then told the checkout guy, I'll pay for hers, too. I tried to protest, but she wouldn't hear of it. All she said was: Just pay it back in the community somehow.

Join us for a fundraiser to power the Golden Gate Park Band (established 1882) into their 144th year! On October 12, we will host Dancing and Dessert: learn so@e swing dancing and then join the band for a dance and dessert party. Supporters and Family ticket buyers receive access to the concert and potluck dessert party. Music Makers also get gifts for the kids and access to a swing dance lesson.

If there's one thing apparent in the opening scenes of this new short film - the debut in the new PACE SETTERS series by iRunFar in partnership with HOKA - it's that Chef Tee, who moved to Chicago from Thailand in 1996, loves his city. He also loves running. And he brings that same sense of love to all he does.

If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably seen RushTok. Every summer sorority recruitment clips of fully coordinated outfits, chants, and behind the scenes drama take over our feeds. Beyond the sparkly dresses and get ready with me videos, RushTok highlights something way bigger: The power of personal branding.

I just think it's great. It really is a wonderful thing for people to come together and have a good time. It's really positive,

For Fall/Winter 2025, Daily Paper has reignited its flame of cultural storytelling, unveiling a campaign that transcends fashion and delves into shared human connection. Following the phased rollout of its latest collection in September, the Amsterdam-based label waited until now to reveal the accompanying imagery - a choice that underscores its thoughtful, narrative-driven approach. Rather than merely highlighting clothing, the campaign serves as a meditation on community, creativity, and the ancient ritual of gathering around the fire.

For Lubetzky, business begins with people. He recalled a South African proverb that says, "We're only human because of other humans," and argued that the same applies to companies. "Community is what makes us human," he said. "Create a community where everyone is in it together." Rather than focusing narrowly on profits, he believes leaders should prioritize building a sense of belonging among employees and customers alike - the kind of trust that sustains a business in good times and bad.

I'm chatting to the man who fixes our lawnmowers in Tallanstown, Co Louth. Monaghan is only a few fields away and everyone comes to Denis Smyth - from there, from Ardee, from Louth village and Knockbridge and other such unshowy places - for a chat and a service. I realise a few minutes in that we're both cursing a lot.

It just seems like it would be too much hassle, and that's not to mention everything that happens around the game. When I do hear stories about the TCG, they're usually stories of controversy . Images of people nearly destroying the Van Gogh Museum in order to get exclusive cards and merchandise to sell online, as well as grown-ass men fighting and camping out for cards outside of GameStops, are seared into my brain.

"A lot of people have become friends over square dancing. A lot of people have come together and gotten married during square dancing," Henderson said.

Located at 246 Main Street in Johnson City, NY, The Greenery Spot has earned its reputation as more than just a dispensary. It is a family-owned business rooted in community values, providing customers with carefully curated cannabis products that prioritize quality, safety, and consistency. The team behind Greenery Spot views customers not only as patrons but as friends and neighbors, which is why each product on the shelves is chosen with thoughtful care.

I grew up in Houston but had been living in Austin for nine years. I felt stuck in my suburban neighborhood. Everything looked the same, it was very quiet, and you barely saw anyone outside. A typical day involved going to the gym or getting coffee and then returning home to work with my husband. I felt isolated and craved more adventure and community.

You know how it is. You got your phone, I've filmed it and gone, 'Look at the state of this garden. I'm going to sort this garden out'

This season sees the release of big party-focused cookbooks, like Dan Pelosi's straight-to-the-point Let's Party and Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom's Party People, full of ambitious, themed spreads and tips for setting the mood through tablescapes. We also see books about how to throw less-formal gatherings, such as Hetty Lui McKinnon's Linger, Chelsea Fagan's Having People Over, and Samin Nosrat's Good Things.

People across every age group describe feeling disconnected and alone, missing a sense of community and deep friendships. Our reliance on technology, the fact that we spend our days interacting with screens and talking to bots, not people, working in isolation; the geographic scattering of families and the disappearance of community pillars; the overall shift in our values as a society, with "progress" having replaced contentment; all of it contributes to the situation in which we now find ourselves.

The Special Presentations description at TIFF is as laconic as it is cogent: "High-profile premieres and the world's leading filmmakers." The films in this dispatch boast star all-star casts and tell coming-of-age stories of a sort, but they're really stories about people who have to accept parts of themselves they'd rather keep hidden, and begrudgingly accept ways community can help ground them while all else spirals out of control.

"When we set up Public Service... it feels like you're just activating something that's here under the surface all the time."

The program prides itself in sharing personal stories and unique experiences of all types, with a goal of amplifying the voices of our community. It is crucial, now more than ever, to share your story. Local celebrities like Josh Kornbluth, Marga Gomez, Irma Herrera, Diane Barnes, and so many others got their start on Monday Night Marsh. Every Monday (unless it's a holiday), we feature 3 people who perform up to 20 minutes of their (work-in-progress) piece. Each group performs twice in a month. After each show, we do a Q&A with the audience and performers, which allows for the opportunity to give and receive any feedback. You can watch in person, or stream via zoom for free.

For most of my life, I've been chasing home and never really finding it. I'd look for it in my mom's childhood bedroom, her blue carpet holding my big dreams (and endless questions) as I spent summers with my grandparents and cousins. I'd look for it wherever my parents' jobs took them, always following a promotion or the promise of easier access to family.

Softball for us and for me became my social circle - it's super social, everyone's really friendly with each other.

For the Hakka people, the oil-paper umbrella carries profound cultural meaning.