May 5, 2025Prince William and Kate Middleton's children made a surprise appearance at the VE Day celebrations on May 5, but their youngest son — Prince Louis — stole attention with his adorable antics During the royal family's first event of the week-long celebrations the 7-year-old prince was spotted tugging on the Prince of Wales' RAF No.1 uniform while he conversed with the person next to him Prince Louis was also spotted playfully blowing at his bangs and enjoying other parts of the ceremony which included military proceedings that went through the Queen Victoria Memorial According to The Sun Prince Louis shared some "cheeky" comments about the proceedings with his father where he asked him “Wasn't this supposed to be fun,” which Prince William responded with "It is son." Prince William then explained the parade route to Louis before adding that "You will never forget this.. It's not going to be long and I want you to be taking an interest." The event marks the first public appearance of the year for Prince Louis along with his siblings Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, 10. They joined their parents and their grandfather King Charles, Queen Camila The military proceedings are the first of many events this week that set to honor those who served during World War II This year's celebrations also commemorate 80 years since King George VI announced the end of the war in Europe over radio broadcast on May 8 The working royals are set to make several more appearances throughout the week with Prince George joining William and Kate on their duty — a move to introduce him and his siblings to their royal duties hundreds of Ohio State University students of color have gathered on the eve of spring commencement each year to be recognized for their academic achievements at the Afrikan American Farewell Celebration That's because when Ohio State announced in February that it would sunset the Office of Diversity and Inclusion which had long been a sponsor of the event The celebration itself was also under review as part of the university's audit of programming initiatives and projects that have traditionally been considered diversity More on Ohio State ends DEI: Ohio State ends DEI, closes two offices, eliminates 16 staffers in response to Trump The news reverberated across Ohio State's vast alumni network many of whom participated in the event themselves as students and understood the weight this event holds for OSU's Black community we needed to come up with creative solutions," Chibundu Nnake president of the Ohio State Black Alumni Society Months of planning, fundraising and compromise culminated on Saturday inside the Ohio Union's Archie Griffin Ballroom for the 33rd annual event now called simply The Farewell Celebration The name change was one of the university's recommendations to allow the event in order "to be clear that the event is open to all students," said OSU spokesperson Chris Booker the National Pan-Hellenic Council took the lead in hosting the event in partnership with Ohio State's Sorority and Fraternity Life and the Black Alumni Society Study up on education news: Subscribe to The Dispatch's weekly education newsletter, Extra Credit Nnake said The Farewell Celebration has always been open to all students but it is encouraged that students who participate have a connection or some type of understanding of African or African American culture About 200 graduates of all levels filed into the packed ballroom to the cheers of their loved one. Most came dressed in their graduation robes, and many had stoles draped across their necks representing one of the nine historically Black, Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities, better known as the Divine Nine senior vice president for student life at Ohio State thanked the team who made the event possible and said the celebration is "indeed a point of pride" for the graduates and their families Most speakers at The Farewell Celebration were not shy when it came to addressing the changing landscape of higher education and the politics behind those changes an Ohio State junior and president of the university's National Pan-Hellenic Council said the road to graduation has not been easy for many of this year's seniors When the spaces created to uplift this community — like the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Center for Student Belonging and Social Change — sunset it's moments like this that remind them of the obstacles in their path And you're not standing by any accident," Ratcliff said even when the world made you question your own worth you accomplish this because of the unique ability that only you possess." president of Ohio State's Black Student Association and the event's senior student keynote told the audience that she couldn't give her remarks without naming what many in the room were feeling about attacks on DEI work in higher education Middleton said she and her peers are "the living legacy of those who made DEI a movement before it had a name." As they graduate and leave the university she said they will continue to serve the Black community and "every student who dares to take up a space in the classroom that was not designed for us." "I am my ancestors' wildest dreams," Middleton said Nnake said he relished in the small part that he and his fellow OSU Black Alumni Society members had in making sure that this event actually happened In an open letter in early March Nnake made a promise on behalf of the alumni society to the Class of 2025 vowing to raise the money necessary to ensure that the Afrikan American Farewell Celebration could take place this year and for years to come: "We will not allow this cherished tradition to be another casualty of these short-sighted decisions Your achievements deserve to be celebrated Nnake said the graduates before him represented a resilient generation regardless of DEI rollbacks and a renewed fight for civil rights diploma-earning testament to that enduring spirit," Nnake said no matter how the legal changes and the societal obstacles or the circumstances that have been — yes and let's be real — and will continue to be Farewell Celebration centers joy for Ohio State graduatesDespite decisions that could've ended The Farewell Celebration the event was still a celebration of students' accomplishments diplomas within reach because we stand on the shoulders of giants," Nnake said "We stand on the shoulders of our ancestors." The audience rose and joined the OSU African American Voices Gospel Choir to sing a rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing Unlike a typical Ohio State commencement ceremony where only doctoral students have their names read at graduation every student attending the Farewell Celebration has their name read Family members and friends in the audience cheered for their graduates from the crowd Students of all academic levels were given a Kente stole a symbol of achievement and overcoming hardship that pays homage to the ancestors' sacrifices red and green fabric matches that of the cloth worn by kings during the Ashanti Empire in the 17th century in what is now Ghana Many graduates involved in Greek life received their stoles stepping across their stage as their fraternity and sorority brothers and sisters cheered them on Higher education reporter Sheridan Hendrix can be reached at shendrix@dispatch.com and on Signal at @sheridan.120 You can follow her on Instagram at @sheridanwrites IDAHO FALLS — Calakas Tacos and Miches owners are hosting a Cinco de Mayo event this Sunday for the first time The event is open and will start at noon at the Waterfront on the Snake River Landing The Waterfront is located at 1220 Event Center Drive Co-owner Liliana Sanchez told EastIdahoNews.com there will be music and a raffle with Downtown Bridal and Dress Shop have been hosting events in Idaho Falls for the past 20 years but have always wanted to host their Cinco de Mayo event Mito said he has wanted to do something different and better than what’s been done since he was younger and going to this event He said they had attempted to do a Cinco de Mayo about 15 years ago They joked that they chose to host the event at The Waterfront in case it rained “It’s a characteristic of the day It has to rain a little bit,” Liliana said they plan to have some of the vendors outside and inside and open the stage Discussing the event’s entertainment four bands will play throughout the day: Nueva Generacion 2000 The truck and car show will feature over 100 cars Mito and Liliana anticipate a decent showing with the weather forecast clear of any rain or snow Liliana hopes to see around 3,000 community members pass through the event while it allows Latinos to share their culture has become a common holiday for everyone in the United States She said many Latinos don’t celebrate it that much but offer the community a day to come together For more information, visit Calakas’s Facebook page SUBMIT A CORRECTION We hope you appreciated this story.  A small team of local journalists runs EastIdahoNews.com – not a big business or corporation Our stories are produced to inform and serve the public We don't have a paywall or require a subscription to use EastIdahoNews.com but there is a cost associated with bringing you stories every day Please consider supporting us just once for $1 or contribute a little more monthly or annually We sincerely appreciate your consideration © 2015 - 2025 EastIdahoNews.com LLC Ohio (WKEF) -- A celebration of life honoring 25-year-old Trenton Ladd who passed away in January was held by dozens of his closest friends and family addressed the crowd of people gathered to remember her son saying his death was the hardest thing she has ever experienced in her life Good Shepherd Ministries of Dayton hosted the memorial just feet away from where Trenton Ladd was found on January 5th About 5 months later his mother shared words of encouragement for the addicts in attendance and their families You just don't know how much our hearts break to see you suffer and not be in recovery," said Jackson Ladd was found dead outside Clearview Treatment Services in Dayton The Montgomery County Coroner ruled his death accidental hypothermia Kierstyn Crawford who attends meetings with families of addicts and is a counselor in the community said the lives of addicts and anyone in recovering mean something just like Ladd's life meant something And really just get the message out that people who are in recovery people who are struggling have a right to expect safe treatment They certainly shouldn't freeze to death," said Crawford Others in attendance remembered him as a light someone they could drive around and listen to music with and someone that gave them a laugh in dark times Always had a smile no matter what the struggles he was going through," said Amy Dunkin Dayton Site Director for Families of Addicts He hadn't given up on himself," added Crawford “It was unfortunate to lose a life this young and we just don't want what happenedwe want to be the voice for the people that can't talk anymore," said Shawn Trapp Program Director for Good Shepherd Ministries You can call the FOA-LINK Support Network helpline at 567-362-5465. 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You can also visit Good Shepherd Ministries' website for support and recovery resources and are the world’s first known set of surviving nonuplets The Warriors had been kept afloat by Buddy Hield (33 points on the night) and the combined efforts of the other Golden State players through three quarters But when the Dubs entered the fourth quarter up by eight The superstar shooter scored 14 points in the final frame and hit a pair of classic Curry three-pointers he found Hield in the corner for one last three with about three minutes remaining putting GSW up by 20; the shot effectively served as the final nail in the coffin for Houston A DAGGER-FILLED SEQUENCE FROM STEPH & GOLDEN STATE 😱 pic.twitter.com/OPUJXESQQL As such, Curry then broke out his signature "night night" celebration after assisting Hield on the field goal Steph Curry puts the Houston Rockets to sleepNight night 💤 pic.twitter.com/MraU4bJpTv Curry finished with 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting with 19 of those points coming in the second half He and the Warriors survive to move onto the second round where Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves await The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER Stony Brook University concluded its annual Pride Fest with the Pride Fest Block Party on April 30 and staff in a celebration of LGBTQ identity marking the culmination of a weeklong series of events honoring the university’s LGBTQ communities and information tables hosted by student organizations and campus departments While Pride Month is nationally recognized in June Stony Brook’s celebration is held in April to allow students to participate before the academic year ends “The Pride Fest Block Party is meant to raise awareness for the LGBTQ community and also to raise awareness for LGBTQ students on campus,” said Alex Sima a graduate student in the School of Social Welfare and student staff member who helped coordinate the event “We’re handing out goodie bags with stickers and pronoun pins the Block Party has grown in size and visibility a senior majoring in chemical engineering and president of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT+)  Alliance Club has participated in the event since its inception “It’s the event that we’re really glad the school got on board with,” they said “I’m so proud of how big of an event it’s become because we don’t get to be in school in June when Pride Month is usually celebrated.” Giannuzzi emphasized the importance of creating visible “We’re giving out flags that people can take with them having a flag in your room shows people they’re safe with you.” and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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The Stony Brook Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching will host its annual symposium April 11 staff and students a chance to learn about and discuss teaching pedagogy © 2024 Stony Brook University This spring has been a long celebration—one after another It’s the season when the energy around town reaches a fever pitch and there’s a sense that winter is finally behind us It’s loud and joyful and chaotic in the best ways—a fitting kickoff to what has turned into one of the most celebratory seasons of my life I headed across the Atlantic to begin the first of six RSJ Yonderlust Tours I hosted my guests on a 10th-floor rooftop during Las Fallas Valencia’s biggest and boldest celebration Las Fallas traces its roots back to the old tradition of carpenters burning leftover wood scraps as winter ended it evolved into a city-wide festival with massive intricate sculptures—called fallas—paraded through the streets before being set ablaze and it felt like the entire community was connected by tradition and sheer joy Standing there watching this citywide party unfold it was impossible not to get caught up in the beauty we made our way to Tuscany to host three groups Easter in Tuscany is something everyone should experience at least once and Easter brings it all together in a way that feels like a personal celebration of life itself We celebrated at our friend Marina’s house at a long lunch—with people from three continents at the table It was an Easter rooted in simple pleasures—good food a moment that cast a bittersweet reflection over the holiday It was a reminder that even in seasons of celebration The next stop was Amsterdam— to join my fourth group on a trek through The Netherlands and Belgium— perfectly timed for King’s Day King’s Day celebrates the birthday of King Willem-Alexander but it’s really just a nationwide excuse for pure The Dutch dress in orange—the whole country does and canals all glow in shades of bright orange as music blares and parties unfold instead of watching from a rooftop like we did in Spain weaving our way through the bumper-to-bumper traffic of other boats packed with celebrants I thought we might be stuck for good in a floating stalemate mixing the soundtrack to our own little floating party I’ve never seen anything like it—the whole city laughing unforgettable celebrations I’ve ever witnessed It will be my first Mother’s Day without my mother and though that reality carries a quiet weight I’ll honor my wife and all that she has done for our family and celebrations of love and family carry an even deeper meaning and it’s worth saying how much I love this part of my work have traveled with me a combined total of 114 times and that’s not something I ever take for granted These travelers aren’t just guests—they’ve become dear friends and witnessing their own celebrations along the way is one of the most rewarding things I get to do This has also been one of the longest periods I’ve been away I will have been on the road for over two months England and Scotland are still ahead for one last group this spring I also look forward to getting home—to my family and restaurants where one new project is under construction and others are on the drawing board Our latest documentary at the Institute for Southern Storytelling—on Eudora Welty—was just nominated for five Southeast Regional Emmy Awards Hopefully there will be more celebrating to do in June I also received word about a few other upcoming honors that I’ll be able to share soon 2025 has been a year of celebrations already But in all these celebrations—Mardi Gras beads flying orange-clad boat parades in Amsterdam—one moment stands above them all I can still see my daughter and her new husband on stage at the end of their wedding night The band had called them up for the final song and shining with a kind of pure joy that I will never forget My daughter has always been full of light—joyful it struck me how quickly the years had passed how all the little moments that made her who she is had led to this beautiful No celebration this spring—or any spring—could ever come close to matching that In the American South we eat shrimp and grits In the small hilltop village of Montefioralle the village’s only restaurant serves ribs cooked over a wood fire and seasoned only with salt and pepper That preparation is nice if all one is eating is ribs This is a typical Italian home-style preparation of ribs These ribs are baked in a hearty tomato stock and are perfectly matched with polenta sliced into individual pieces¼ cup House seasoning blend (see recipe)¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil2 cups Yellow onion minced¼ cup Tomato paste2 cups Dry red wine1 – 28 oz with juice2 tsp Kosher salt1 tsp Fresh ground black pepper1 recipe Polenta (see recipe) Season the ribs with the house seasoning blend Heat the oil in a large roasting pan over high heat sear the rib pieces on each side until browned set the ribs aside and lower the heat medium-low about 4-6 minutes.  Add the tomato paste and stir constantly for 5 minutes so as not to scorch Deglaze the pan with the wine and reduce by half salt and pepper and continue cooking for 5 more minutes By joining our newsletter, you are confirming that you agree with the Privacy Policy (I get a kiss from the lovely Leigh Ann after Sovereignty wins the 151st Kentucky Derby…please click on the link below) Derby 151 Gene Wins There are very few things in this world that I enjoy more than the Kentucky Derby It’s more than just 2 minutes in time It’s more than just the clothes and the hats; the ample food and the sampling of drinks all the prep races and how the horses are progressing It is the hours dedicated to the handicapping and the work doing all of the analysis and homework to try and pick a horse who you think can win It is the weeks of celebration that penetrates more than just Louisville in this Commonwealth and touches more than just the sleeve of the garment It is the pride the swells in the hearts of us Kentuckians we are known around this entire world as the best in the business of breeding It is the overwhelming feeling of camaraderie that overcomes the head and floods the heart and makes all of us reach out to friend and foe to sing one more song “Weep no more my lady,” while all the time fighting back a tear that wells in our eyes and It is what makes us smile when we are in a foreign land and someone asks where we are from It is what makes us angry when fools like the Courier-Journal’s Joe Gerth and other minions like him try to destroy our heritage and our sport in the name of stupidity It is what makes us defend the sanctity of our event; our race; our Derby with all our fiber against those that have cheated before and may think they can ever try to cheat us again and remain standing until every last one of those 20 cross the finish line It is the bind that ties us all Kentuckians into a human ball of love — for the moments leading up; for the friendships that it bonds; for the hugs that it forges; for the memories that it carves and saves Kentucky Derby 151 was one of the best ever for Gene McLean Partly because of the fact that we picked the winner; we touted the winner; we never wavered from the winner; and we bet and WON on the winner It was standing side by side with friends and family throughout the week leading up and through the big race It was watching with anxious times and butterflies It was watching and waiting for the right time for horse and human to move into contention Until it all erupted into that moment in time when you and the people at the table next door were now holding onto each other and cheering with everything you’ve got for more; for more; for more just imagine if I ever were to be so lucky to have my own horse in a race like this Go ahead Churchill Downs and build that next phase of construction The Kentucky Derby — no matter who tries to bring it and us down — will always stand tall like those Spires that reach to the heavens I just got to think that among those 100,000 people that came on Friday for the Kentucky Oaks and the 150,000 or so people that came on Saturday for the Kentucky Derby there are more of them that love these days like me Go ahead Churchill Downs and celebrate what you have already built The greatest day in the life of Kentucky and most Kentuckians one of the greatest days of the year for me — each and every year It is why we come to May with love in our hearts each and every year You must be logged in to post a comment People turn out on a sunny day on Saturday during the Northland Arboretum's Arbor Day Celebration Families enjoyed a variety of activities such as a Sasquatch hunt reptiles by Ectothermic Nirvana and free tree seedlings dedicating all of May to plant and care for trees Americans of many ethnic backgrounds are celebrating Cinco de Mayo the Mexican celebration of a victory over the French May 5 — despite anxiety and fear over immigration raids Cinco de Mayo — May 5 in English — isn't just about tacos and tequila the holiday celebrates Mexican American heritage honoring Mexican resilience and bravery in the face of strife "Everyone thinks that it's just party time, it's Corona time," Mario García, a Chicanx historian from the University of California at Santa Barbara, shared in a May 2023 interview with USA TODAY "It's OK for people to go out and have a good time on a holiday like Cinco de Mayo — at least they have some sense that it's some kind of a Mexican holiday," García said We should have Cinco de Mayo events that go beyond partying and drinking where we call attention to what the history is." While some major U.S. cities canceled planned events because of immigration crackdown fears, Detroiters went ahead with the city's 60th annual parade on Sunday noticed a different tone at the parade this year which she attributes to the Trump administration‘s policies “It’s usually more cheerful and I’ve been to the parade in the rain before.” Here's what to know about Cinco de Mayo in 2025 although many cities hosted celebrations over the weekend Why people celebrate Cinco de Mayo?Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army's victory over the Second French Empire The Battle at Puebla occurred more than 50 years after the country broke free of Spanish rule The reason the battle happened in the first place was because French Emperor Charles-Louis Napoléon Bonaparte wanted to claim Mexico for himself The French sent troops to force President Benito Juárez and the government out of Veracruz The Mexicans prevailed at the end of the day He was elected President of the French Second Republic in 1848 He turned his presidency into an imperial title thanks to a coup on Dec Each color of the flag has an important meaning: Green symbolizes hope; white Trump policies, immigration raids result in Cinco de Mayo parade cancellationsChicago and Philadelphia canceled Cinco de Mayo festivities this year amid fear over immigration crackdowns "There is nothing to celebrate,” Hector Escobar, president of Casa Puebla and the Cermak Road Chamber of Commerce told the Chicago Sun-Times. “People are afraid Additionally a celebration in Flint was canceled due to inclement weather, according to MLive despite the political climate and rainy weather "We've been planning this for the whole year We have not canceled and a cancellation has not gone through our mind and so that's something they've asked us to continue," Elizabeth "Lisa" Gonzalez parliamentarian for the Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit the volunteer group behind the Cinco de Mayo Parade told the Free Press but said he believed it was because of bad weather local food vendors and artisan crafts all in support of the Sonoma Valley’s Latino community Children laughed and darted between food stalls selling tortas and burritos filled with carne asada and bistec weaving past dancers in whirling skirts as more than 3,000 people gathered Sunday for La Luz Center’s annual Cinco de Mayo celebration — an afternoon that blended tradition Many of the vendors got their start with help from La Luz Center’s small-business support programs designed to help local Latino entrepreneurs launch and grow their ventures jewelry and artwork celebrating Mexican culture and tradition Parents held their children in line for face painting or stopped to admire bracelets and earrings crafted by local vendors “Cinco de Mayo is more than a Latino celebration — it’s a celebration of the entire Sonoma Valley community,” said Leonardo Lobato The event was co-hosted by La Luz Center with major support from Redwood Credit Union is a way to bring people together — through music food and culture — to celebrate the diversity and shared spirit that define Sonoma Valley You can reach Staff Writer Isabel Beer at 707-933-2734 or isabel.beer@pressdemocrat.com. On X (Twitter) @IsabelSongBeer Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Chinnu Hardikar Meher-Homji and Jean Trevino are dressed for the Butterfly Celebration held on Saturday Fort Bend County Extension Agent-Horticulture prepare to speak with the public about butterflies and bees Visitors to the Butterfly Celebration crowd the walkway and the milkweed table in the Demonstration Gardens in Rosenberg More than 400 people visited the Demonstration Gardens of Fort Bend County Master Gardeners on May 3 to participate in the Butterfly Celebration in Rosenberg Saturday temperatures were welcoming if a little chilly at first helping to make the celebration One-hundred Master Gardeners shared their love of gardening with the community who co-chaired the event with Mary Parkhouse Master Gardeners talked about pollinator gardens monarch migration and rainwater harvesting blow bubbles and get their faces and hands painted Youths also participated in a scavenger hunt "Master Gardeners were friendly and well-prepared to answer questions and explain in-depth facts about butterflies and other pollinators as well as the plants that attract them," said Pennington "Our 10 theme Demonstration Gardens were in pristine condition," she added A number of visitors were unaware that the gardens are open to the public to tour anytime and that Master Gardeners are in the gardens most Wednesday mornings A team of Master Gardeners raised more than 1,000 milkweed starter plants that were sold at $5 each or three for $10 and visitors huddled around the pass-along plant table to take home a variety of free potted plants donated by Master Gardeners Seed packets with QR codes leading to plant planting information were also given away and daylilies were packaged up as giveaways Volunteers from the Fort Bend Beekeepers Association and Prairie View A&M University shared their expertise about bees and aquaponics and hydroponics Monarch Ambassadors carried 5-foot kites or wore Monarch butterfly costumes to add a special touch to the event and Master Gardeners created a treat for visitors by with their bubble-blowing demonstration Fort Bend Master Gardeners last held a Butterfly Celebration in 2019 The event scheduled for 2020 was canceled because of COVID-19 Email notifications are only sent once a day there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: (WCIV) — The South Carolina Aquarium is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month marking a significant milestone as a center of STEM education Aquarium officials said they've educated millions of schoolchildren and rehabilitated and released 451 sea turtles back into the wild the Aquarium is hosting a 25th Anniversary Block Party on Sunday The event will feature free family activities such as a climbing wall Local food trucks will also be available for lunch purchases President and CEO of the South Carolina Aquarium expressed gratitude for the community's support "As we commemorate 25 years in the heart of Charleston we feel immense gratitude toward the community we serve around the state of South Carolina and beyond," said Mills "The impact and success we've achieved are a testament to the unwavering support of partnering organizations generous donors and every visitor who has shared in the wonder of connecting with our incredible animals." the Aquarium is offering $25 general admission tickets on May 18 and 19 Advanced purchases are encouraged due to anticipated high demand For more information, visit their website Iowa — A day that started with Caitlin Clark’s triumphant return to Carver-Hawkeye Arena ended with the WNBA basking in the spotlight No Iowa athlete in the last 80 years can match Clark’s impact and that was on full display from the parking lot tailgates four hours before tipoff to the 117-decibel explosion when she connected on her first 3-pointer Sunday afternoon Tickets for Indiana Fever’s exhibition — a 108-44 win against the Brazilian national team — sold out in 24 minutes and nearly every row in the 14,998-seat arena featured a No Complete 𝗖𝗖haos 🤯@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/I6rXUnZ9CT — Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) May 4, 2025 “I felt like a Hawkeye today,” Mitchell said It was good connecting back with college students from walking across the campus yesterday but they’re also going to be here cheering for you and our entire team I think that’s what’s so great about these fans is they really rally around the entire team.” It’s not an unprecedented move for the WNBA to play exhibitions on college campuses the Las Vegas Aces and A’ja Wilson played one at South Carolina the Brazilian national team competed against the Chicago Sky at LSU which Sky forward Angel Reese led to the 2023 national title Iowa ranked second in NCAA women’s basketball attendance in each of the last two seasons and the second of which didn’t involve Clark the Hawkeyes sold out every home game and nearly every road environment She became the most popular athlete in college sports and the Hawkeyes’ NCAA championship loss to South Carolina picked up 18.9 million viewers — 4.1 million more than the men’s championship game that year it’s natural for the WNBA to bring its product to Iowa City Iowa women’s basketball fans immediately followed the Fever when Clark became the No Interest in the WNBA soared with fans buying subscriptions to the league’s app to watch the Fever and other teams summer sports conversations that once revolved around the Chicago Cubs or St Louis Cardinals shifted to the Fever or Las Vegas Aces which former Hawkeyes Megan Gustafson and Kate Martin called home last year Hundreds of Iowa fans traveled to Minnesota last August to watch a Friday-Saturday doubleheader featuring the Lynx playing the Aces and Fever Many others have made the trip to Indianapolis But that’s not the same as seeing the teams at home The Fever coming to Iowa City as a testament to Clark’s popularity acknowledged the interest and can pay major dividends for the team and the league “We have great college basketball fan bases throughout the country that deserve an opportunity to witness these women doing what they do at the highest level,” said Fever coach Stephanie White who played at Purdue and has broadcast numerous games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena “I love these kinds of environments and opportunities for our team for our league and to bring special talents back home.” Fever shooting guard Lexie Hull rocked a Clark Iowa No 22 T-shirt to the arena as a nod to her teammate and friend I was so excited to see it firsthand,” Hull said you see all the clips or you see the decal on the floor but being here is a whole different story.” CC goes crazyyyy 🤯@CaitlinClark22 x #Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/vO7JeyKf3c — Iowa Women’s Basketball (@IowaWBB) May 4, 2025 Clark was the star attraction and hundreds of youngsters mobbed her after the game for autographs just like when she was a student She scored 16 points and donned the exact Nike brand Bruce Lee Kobes like she did for every big Iowa game But her Fever uniform contains a splash of red which serves as a metaphorical connection that the future isn’t just black-and-gold for Iowa’s WNBA fans “Just the way that Caitlin has not only gotten Iowa people together it’s just amazing,” Fever forward Sophie Cunningham said “For us to come back and have them celebrate where she’s at I think that’s such a smart move for Iowa and the WNBA but also let’s bring them home so people can celebrate them at the pro level (Photo of Caitlin Clark: Matthew Holst / Getty Images) Scott Dochterman is a staff writer for The Athletic covering national college football and the Big Ten He previously covered Iowa athletics for the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Land of 10 The annual Celebration Cruise 2025 is leveling up with a performance by Kathy Sledge and Melanie C Join us in Athens for Resilient Lady’s voyage with headliner Kathy Sledge or Lisbon for Scarlet Lady’s sailing on July 22 where Melanie C is taking center stage with a special DJ set we’re a company built on revolutionary thinking — why not come for both Our annual Celebration Voyages are quite simply that: a celebration We created an annual tribute to 50+ years of risk-taking and commitment to alternative thinking across the Virgin brand — and For the May 4 Caribbean Celebration cruise from Miami, reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam is doing a special performance for the lucky Sailors on board our Mediterranean Celebration Voyages later this year — one leaving from Athens on May 18 and one sailing from Lisbon on July 22 — have just rolled out their respective headliners two more international superstars who came to fame in their revolutionary girl groups but have become solo legends in their own right The voice behind eternal classics like "We Are Family" and "Lost in Music," Kathy Sledge is Grammy-nominated and admired by collaborators from Elton John to Nile Rodgers She’s bringing her extensive solo oeuvre to a performance during our 11-day Greek Islands expedition International music star Melanie C delivers her high-energy stage presence during a DJ set on our summer cruise from Lisbon Blending her Spice Girls heritage with solo smashes like "I Turn to You," she'll transform our 5-day coastal voyage into a floating music festival While Richard Branson's reputation precedes him Virgin's true essence lies in its collaborative spirit and the core principles that unite every Virgin enterprise Our Celebration Voyages highlight that spirit of collaboration with engaging TED Talk-inspired presentations where representatives from across the Virgin family will share stories from our rebellious origins and tease some future innovations (including space exploration) And not only are we highlighting the minds advancing Virgin's visionary concepts we’re keeping it light and fun while doing it and wellness experiences every day of the voyage you’ll have chances to connect not only with members of Virgin’s leadership team but with your fellow Sailors also along for this once-in-a-lifetime ride If we can get Kathy Sledge and Melanie C on board Book your cabin on board one of our Celebration Voyages now before they sell out Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at Bethany Park in Kansas City for the Central Avenue Betterment Assocation’s annual Cinco De Mayo celebration the event has been a chance for Mexican residents of the Kansas City metro to celebrate their culture and share it with others outside their communities Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials among the area’s Latino population making many afraid of attending public events executive director of the local organization said those fears led to a significant drop in vendor applications for this year’s event the group decided to expand this year’s celebration in a different way “We are suffering because our families are being separated because our loved ones are being arrested,” Galicia said most importantly we want to show ourselves In addition to its live music and dance performances the celebration also included a two-hour rally including immigration attorneys and advocates all of whom had strong ties to the KCK Latino community “We wanted to invest time in bringing a message to the community of hope “Understanding our strengths will give us the opportunity to continue working on ourselves and invest in ourselves.” The speakers largely focused on the resilience of the area’s large Mexican-American community in the face of a more hostile political climate but many also brought their own individual messages to those gathered a Latino community advocate and small-business owner focused her message on a popular saying in American Latino communities: “No soy de aquí ni soy de allá.” It means “I’m not from here and I’m not from there.” She said the phrase has resonated with many of the people she’s met during her time working for groups like the Guadalupe Centers It's also a saying she believes needs reframing to help those who identify with it remember the power and joy that can be found in their heritage “I think we've slightly forgotten that because of the fear that this new presidential cycle has brought upon us.” Palacios also had a message for those who do not have this shared cultural heritage they are the people best able to help those gripped by fear “It’s important that people outside of our communities who enjoy our food who enjoy the essence that we bring,” Palacios said “remember that they also have a part to play in ensuring that we can live and grow in the same space and benefit one another.” The rally’s keynote speaker was Earl Watson Jr., a KCK native, former NBA player and first Hispanic head coach in the history of the NBA the person he credits with instilling in him the pride he has in his heritage “I've been on stages in these types of environments my entire life,” Watson said “My mom used to make me go on stage when I was in grade school to dance To have an opportunity to come back and actually reflect on my culture the representation of my family… I think it’s a beautiful moment.” Watson focused much of his personal message on the need for Latinos in all spaces to recapture the national narrative about themselves in this moment that the demonization of Latinos and immigrants is not new “We can't let others capture our narrative and put it on a platform with no response,” Watson said “I especially want to encourage all elected leaders who have Latinos in their staff or in their workplace to uplift these Latino soldiers We have to represent all and not just the elite.” As the region’s Latino population continues to grow organizers with CABA hope these events continue to grow with it that hope is still heavily mixed with fears for what the future under the current presidential administration holds for her community she finds comfort in events like Saturday’s rally – if only because they remind her she and her family are not alone Mexican-heritage individuals in this country than there ever have been,” Palacios said then it behooves us to remind ourselves of how many we are school district celebrate new Oak Park School athletic complexSarasota Herald-TribuneSarasota County Schools and Sarasota County recently celebrated the grand opening of a new multipurpose lighted track and field and athletic facilities at Oak Park School The school district and Sarasota County collaborated on the funding and construction of the facility that is adjacent to Lakeview Park The design process started in August 2023 and construction began in August 2024 A ribbon cutting ceremony in April preceded the facility’s first official event: the Oak Park School Panther Prowl “We would like to thank Sarasota County as well as all of the skilled workers and tradespeople who participated in this project for their help in bringing this shared vision to life,” said Terry Connor “It is incredibly important that all our students have access to safe and adaptable fitness environments This outdoor track and field will allow Oak Park students We are honored to share this resource with the community.” The scope of the Oak Park School track and field project included a new six-lane 400-meter rubberized track with one eight-lane straightaway for sprints and hurdles There is a synthetic turf and high school-sized soccer field The total cost of the project was $3,951,964 with Sarasota County contributing $500,000 “This facility is an incredible addition to our entire community and will hold a special place in the greater Parks and Natural Resources family," said Joe Neunder chair of the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners "Oak Park School has always been a place where families and we look forward to seeing that tradition continue through the use of this space.” Oak Park School’s track and field project is one of several interlocal agreements between the School Board of Sarasota County and Sarasota County Other projects include lighted soccer fields at Tatum Ridge Elementary School an open space playing field and athletic amenities at Heron Creek Middle School and upcoming athletic fields and amenities at Skye Ranch School STAFFORD — A very important question to ask a venue when you are enjoying their establishment: “Would you share your favorite thing about your venue?” Jordan has found that the guides are stumped for a few seconds and then come up with very interesting things like: • A program from Ford’s Theatre the night Abraham Lincoln was killed — with President Lincoln’s blood on it Our’s here at the library would have to be the stained glass window of Nora Larabee with the evening sun making it turn sparkly and throwing rainbows all through the library Our Kansas Celebration Friday night had many highlights: • Janet Hardin singing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and then leading us in “Home On the Range.” • Jordan Roemerman sharing unique places to visit in Kansas • A fantastic meal provided by the Culinary Class of Stafford High School • Sharing an evening with 50+ friends and family It is amazing what the First Friday committee organizes for terrific nights for the Stafford Community Come join us in June for another great evening May starts our new book challenge “A Bouquet of Books!” Challenge yourself to read five books out of a choice of nine categories before August 1st It is a great way to jump start your reading pleasure We have received a grant from Golden Belt Community Foundation to enhance our new programs of reading to preschoolers on Monday mornings and Recently Read This will help us fulfill needs to make our new programs successful Thank you Golden Belt Foundation and the people that support the foundation • Every Wednesday except 3rd Wednesday - ESOL with Rachel Sandoval 6 p.m We’ll take a look at how community cookbooks can provide insight into people Using Stafford cookbooks that span a time frame from 1926 to 1985 Meta and Barry find out how cooks of the past (many whose surnames you will probably recognize) not only filled a cookbook with recipes they also preserved a record of their collective efforts to fund a new Stafford church in 1926 will share ads from that same cookbook - testaments to the booming businesses that were thriving in Stafford Feel free to bring any of your Local/Family cookbooks Sue Griffiths will have a display of aprons and potholders • “Color Our World” Summer Reading program will be in June and July Gerry Hildebrand is the head librarian for the Nora Larabee Memorial Library. Phone 620-234-5762, email larabeelibrary@gmail.com or visit Facebook at Nora Larabee Memorial Library Cinco de Mayo came a day early on Sunday as the Midnight Garden at 1501 S played host to a large celebration featuring food inflatables and even professional wrestling in honor of the holiday commemorating the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5 LLC | https://www.timesrepublican.com | 135 West Main Street Recreation Services Superintendent with Cedar Rapids joined Iowa's News Now to discuss the opening of Old MacDonald's Farm for the 2025 season for the "Chalk the Farm" Celebration in Bever Park The event is open to people of all ages to help decorate the farm’s sidewalks with creative chalk art and visitors are encouraged to make their mark as part of this festive opening day tradition Admission is free, but a minimum donation of $1 is appreciated. To learn more about Old MacDonald's Farm, click here. IN) – Greensburg High School celebrated the post-secondary choices graduating seniors are making during a special event last Thursday an annual event that recognizes each 12th graders’ plans after they graduate from high school while others put pen to paper to join the workforce Two members of the Class of 2025 signed to join the military Senior Celebration is organized by the Greensburg High School Guidance Counseling Department “It’s a celebration of not only what they plan to do after high school but where they plan to go,” said guidance counselor Kristy Tebbe “We love to celebrate the students and this event is a chance for them to feel good about their accomplishments in high school.” Ivy Tech Community College recognized 43 seniors who will earn the Indiana College Core NC (WWAY) — The Children’s Museum of Wilmington has announced an upcoming celebration for a new mural that has been painted in the port wing of the museum The museum selected local artist and museum guest Stephanie Bagwell for the project Bagwell began her installation process in the middle of April and is set to complete the mural by May 16th A celebration for the new mural is scheduled for Sunday The celebration is open to all members of the community and admission to the museum will be free throughout the hour Video Central|Live Stream and aside from spring flowers after all the April showers Some of you might be eagerly looking forward to the holiday and others might be awaiting festivities without really knowing why you are partaking in them In case you’re unaware of the significance of the day and why it occurs annually here’s a quick refresher on the basics of Cinco de Mayo so you and your friends have information about how to observe the holiday in a respectful way Cinco de Mayo, which translates to the fifth of May and is celebrated on May 5, is a holiday recognizing when the Mexican army claimed victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War on May 5, 1862, according to History After defeating the Spaniards in 1821 and losing the Mexican American War in 1848 French Emperor Napoleon III sent his troops to Mexico to force President Benito Juárez and the government out of Veracuz so he could claim Mexican territory for himself Charles Latrille de Lorencez set out to attack Puebla de Los Angeles Juárez was able to round up 2,000 loyal men for the cause and sent them to Puebla Ignacio Zaragoza were able to hold off the French from daybreak until evening and eventually came out victorious This victory boosted the Mexican army’s morale and national pride resulting in Juárez later declaring May 5 a national holiday once he resumed his presidency Cinco de Mayo 2025: Here's where to get dining deals to celebrate in Delaware When is Mother's Day 2025?: Here's some help in finding the ultimate gift including people of Mexican American heritage Cinco de Mayo is not to be confused with Mexico’s Independence Day Mexico’s Independence Day (Día de la Independencia) is celebrated on Sept 16 and is the anniversary of the revolutionary priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla’s famous “Grito de Dolores” (“Cry of Dolores,” referring to the city of Dolores Hidalgo The “Grito de Dolores” was a call to arms that led to a declaration of war against the Spanish colonial government in 1810 parades and reenactments of the 1862 battle Most of the rest of the country does not recognize the holiday Although margaritas have since become synonymous with Cinco de Mayo, the first celebrations on the anniversary didn’t include margaritas, which weren’t invented until the 1940s, according to the Smithsonian Institution In the mid-20th century United States, Cinco de Mayo celebrations were established among Mexican immigrants as a way of encouraging pride in their heritage. Enthusiasm for the holiday among other demographics did not increase until Cinco de Mayo began to focus on the promotion of Mexican alcoholic beverages, according to Britannica.  festivities related to Cinco de Mayo tend to promote excessive drinking and perpetuate negative stereotypes of Mexicans Mexican folk dancing and traditional foods like mole poblano and tacos particularly in areas with large Mexican American populations Houston and Los Angeles are cities hosting a few of the largest festivals in the country Aside from Mexican American populations wanting to share information about their heritage and celebrate their culture Cinco de Mayo was widely discussed by Chicano activists in the 1960s Chicano activists typically identified with the victory of Indigenous Mexicans over European invaders during the Battle of Puebla Celebrating Cinco de Mayo can be a fun celebration for people of all backgrounds but it is important to recognize that commemorating Mexican culture and heritage — the true meaning of the holiday — is very different than culturally appropriating it cultural appropriation is the “adoption of certain language clothing or tradition belonging to a minority culture or social group by a dominant culture or group in a way that is exploitative Actions like wearing a feathered headdress to a festival a cultural action for Native American and Indigenous peoples or wearing a culture’s traditional garb as a Halloween costume are ways a group’s culture can be appropriated cultural appreciation describes a care and interest in respecting a culture Examples include wearing traditional clothing to an Indian wedding or dressing up to participate in an authentic event celebrate the heritage of a group Cultural appropriation in relation to a holiday like Cinco de Mayo includes wearing a sombrero or other Mexican cultural garb in a way that mocks or is a caricature of those with Mexican heritage mimicking stereotypes of Mexican people or contributing to prejudice against those of Mexican descent in any way If you would like to honor Cinco de Mayo differently this year on Sunday consider learning more about traditional Mexican cuisine and trying some out for yourself supporting local Mexican-owned businesses or attending local cultural events Reminder: If you do partake in drinking activities on May 5 do not drive under the influence or get in a vehicle driven by someone under the influence Rideshare services such as Lyft and Uber are widely available and often offer discounts or emergency rides on holidays where there is a large increase in drinking Got a tip or a story idea? 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his 13 year old peers There have been lots of strings over and under the bridge since then After retiring from teaching he has combined these two passions into building custom electric guitars and basses Each instrument requires hours of meticulous hand crafting before completion The Golden Ticket is sponsored by Twain Financial We're excited to announce the 2025 Hear the Future annual celebration special guests co-host of NPR's Planet Money and Wailin Wong host of The Indicator from Planet Money will join us for a lively and entertaining on-stage conversation Join us at the Four Seasons for an opportunity to meet Kenny and Wailin Our Guest Speaker is sponsored by Twain Financial Don't miss out on the opportunity to support independent, local journalism that makes a difference!Send your sponsorship pledge form to Special Events Director Leslie Davis at ldavis@stlpr.org Special Event Elements Available Include (One available at each level*) Andrea serves as the President of the Friends 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Dobbs Bradford Blues experience electrified the audience with hard-driving harmonica playing and soulful blues vocals Hear the Future Co-Chair Kit Watson showcased the NPR Wine Club offerings and our Silent Auction was the largest one yet Don't miss your opportunity to take a bottle or two from the popular NPR Wine Club wine pull Hear the Future Co-Chair Kit Watson showcases one of the many delicious vintages available The wine pull is sponsored by Russell Jackson – Student creativity took center stage at the 5th Annual Law Day Award Ceremony the event honored young artists from Prince William County and Manassas Park who illustrated the national theme “The Constitution’s Promise: Out of Many – Republicans from across Prince William County gathered at Fox Chase Manor for their annual black-tie Lincoln Reagan Dinner drawing a record crowd and laying out their strategy ahead of the 2025 election cycle – A bank tenant inside a newly completed data center in Manassas has triggered a sweeping local tax exemption upending financial expectations and leaving city officials blindsided – The April 2025 meeting of the Manassas City School Board opened with inspiring highlights from Osbourn High School Kevin Quesada and Communications Director Almeta Radford recognized two student achievement programs that reflect the school division’s growing emphasis on career readiness and technical skills Villagio Hospitality Group announced that the 10-acre entertainment campus in Manassas is now officially NOVA LIVE and Networking — Calling middle and high school students for FREE Educational Summer Programming LLT STEMpower Camp at Marymount University Read More Submit your own Community Post here Inspired by local physicians who were among the nation’s first to adopt the concierge medicine model Northern Virginia is now a hub for its surging popularity These leading physicians are redefining the patient experience with same-day appointments MD’s change to concierge medicine enabled focused attention for each individual and the launch of his innovative diet program for those with type 2 diabetes “The goal is to promote enough weight loss to reach an acceptable A1C of 6% with no medication,” he explains “Achieving that can take several months of very close follow up MD considers his patients quite literally as family “I believe there’s nothing more honorable than helping patients when they’re sick and I care for them exactly as I would my loved ones.” Whether for a specialist referral “My patients know I’m always just a phone call away.” Read More Hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) since 2012 this highly-anticipated gathering is the nation’s leading gathering focused on empowering individuals with science-based education support and practical tools for managing weight and improving health This unique Convention truly has something Participate in the 33rd Annual Van Metre 5K Run—a race that goes further than 3.1 miles where every stride you take supports Children’s National Hospital The Van Metre 5K Run donates 100% of proceeds to Children’s National Hospital and has There are two major events planned for downtown Sedalia this Saturday The Liberty Center Association for the Arts (LCAA) will present Mayfair on Saturday music and life at the Hayden Liberty Center with an art fair in the street that runs until 5 p.m. photos and more on display for viewing and for purchase There will also be artistic demonstrations going on during this period as well A complete list of local and area artists scheduled to appear include: buttons & mystery bagsTravis Baker - Metal SculpturePatricia Borglum - Scratch ArtBrett Butler - PhotographyKelly Chapin-Hagan - Ceramic sculptureAlan Coulter - Photography printsMark Farris - Traditional handmade fine art printsSteve Fielding - PotteryDavid Fielding - Small paintings & encausticsJanice Hargrave - Found object sculptures assorted limited edition collage landscapesJosh Heimsoth - CeramicsJennifer Holstein - Ceramics plantsLeslie Johns - PotterySarah Keating - Paintings & jewelryDoug Kiburz - Metal sculptureByron Knight - CeramicsGlenda Miller - Fiber watercolor & stain glassJo Narron - Small paintings & seed bead earringsMandy Remus - Acrylic paintings & photographsJosh Rhoads - Spoon ringsFred Schollmeyer - Acrylic paintingsMichael Shukers - Raku ceramicsAlan Weaver - CeramicsVictoria Weaver - Upcycled A Kid’s Zone will be open from 10 to 4 with street performers (Professor Farquar and Polecat Annie – you’ve seen them at the Mo State Fair) Fifth Street and Osage will be blocked off by the City to accommodate this artistic event which is Liberty Center’s outdoor stage on the back side of the building MayFair will feature Harper Triplett with Luke Rehmer at 10 a.m. and Trevon Dawson (who appeared on NBC’s The Voice) at 2 p.m Tickets are $10 each and available at the gate The band will take a break at 9 so that everyone can watch the fireworks that will take place at the courthouse then Soul Root will resume playing the rest of their concert For more information visit libertycentersedalia.com or call 827-3228 is celebrating its 100-year anniversary on Saturday 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Courthouse Tours5:00 PM: Family Activities & Food Trucks6:30 PM: Ceremony & Special Guest7:30 PM: County-wide Band & Choir Performance9:00 PM: Patriotic Fireworks Show Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/587224884273572 you may contact the county directly at (660) 826-5000 Note: The Pettis County Courthouse burned on June 16 Voters rejected three bond issues before approving $350,000 in 1923 for the construction of a new courthouse Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz There are two major events planned for downtown Sedalia this Saturday.\nRead More Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/587224884273572 good food and good music will be all around the lower valley We wanted to know: How are you celebrating Cinco De Mayo