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Amateur Illustrator Wins Philly's First Parallel Parking Championship
local-news3 days ago

Amateur Illustrator Wins Philly's First Parallel Parking Championship

Mario Zucca, known as 'One-Shot Mar,' won the inaugural Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association Championship on Saturday at Headhouse Square. The event, which drew hundreds of spectators, featured 15 competitors selected from a large applicant pool. Proceeds from the competition support Families for Safe Streets Greater Philadelphia, an initiative aimed at reducing traffic violence. Zucca, an illustrator, defeated finalists including a heavy equipment operator and a driving school instructor, receiving a trophy made from a piece of curb and $76 toward a parking ticket.

via Billy Penn at WHYY|
#community-events#local-culture#local-news
2026 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Opens with Seven Minor Incidents and No Injuries
local-news6 days ago

2026 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Opens with Seven Minor Incidents and No Injuries

The 2026 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta began on Saturday with seven minor balloon incidents, including three crashes involving power lines and light poles. No injuries were reported, and all occupants were safely removed. The event featured a cluster balloon launch and a special flight aimed at raising awareness for disability issues.

via KOAT|
#albuquerque#balloon-fiesta#community-events
Seattle's 19th CID Night Market Returns with New Food Walk and Cultural Performances
local-events12 days ago

Seattle's 19th CID Night Market Returns with New Food Walk and Cultural Performances

The 19th annual Chinatown-International District (CID) Night Market returns to Seattle on September 26, 2026, featuring over 100 vendors, live cultural performances, and a new self-guided food walk. The free, all-ages event runs from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. near Hing Hay Park, coinciding with the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival. Produced by the CIDBIA and sponsored by Amazon for the third consecutive year, the market aims to boost local business visibility and celebrate Asian heritage after a hiatus in 2023 due to rising costs.

via KOMO|
#asian-culture#chinatown-international-district#community-events
Pokémon Go Turns Ten: Real-world Adventures Forge a Global Gaming Community
technology2 months ago

Pokémon Go Turns Ten: Real-world Adventures Forge a Global Gaming Community

Pokémon Go marks its 10th anniversary as a billion-download mobile game that merges GPS with AR to place virtual creatures in the real world. The title has built a global, real-life community with events in over 60 countries, hundreds of thousands of attendees annually, and stories of players forming friendships and even relationships through raids and meetups. Players have logged an estimated 100 billion kilometres exploring the world for Pokémon, while the game weathered glitches and pandemic-era shifts, and its future has been nudged by Scopely’s acquisition of Niantic in 2025, signaling ongoing evolution for the franchise.

via BBC|
#10th-anniversary#augmented-reality#community-events
Hunt: Showdown Marks 8-Year Milestone With New Map, Features, and Community Contests
gaming7 months ago

Hunt: Showdown Marks 8-Year Milestone With New Map, Features, and Community Contests

Hunt: Showdown celebrates eight years with a slate of 2025 updates: a new map Mammon's Gulch, CRYENGINE upgrade, Tarot Cards, and the return of the Corrupted Circus, plus the Flame Rifle and new social features. The year will also bring major in-game events, a weapon skin design contest, a community wrap-up video series, and ongoing giveaways as the team teases more content to come.

via huntshowdown.com|
#anniversary#community-events#gaming
2XKO Maps Out 2026 Competitive Series Schedule
esports8 months ago

2XKO Maps Out 2026 Competitive Series Schedule

2XKO reveals its 2026 Competitive Series calendar, outlining major and Challenger events from Frosty Faustings in January through Battle Coliseum in November, with several dates/links still to be confirmed. The schedule is decoupled from in-game seasons to allow more flexibility and broader support for events. A Frame Perfect skin bundle launches January 29 (Ekko and Ahri) to fund prize pools and TO costs, with proceeds applying to future Competitive Series events after the bundle leaves the store.

via 2XKO|
#community-events#esports#fighting-games
"Night to Shine: Tim Tebow's Heartwarming Visit to Special Needs Prom"
community-events2 years ago

"Night to Shine: Tim Tebow's Heartwarming Visit to Special Needs Prom"

Challenger Miracle Field, a local non-profit, is hosting the 2024 Night-to-Shine Valentine Prom at the Webster Country Club, providing two nights of dinner, dancing, and fun for people with disabilities. The annual event features a DJ, dancing, games, and a photo booth, offering those with disabilities a safe way to experience the joy of team sports like baseball.

via 13WHAM-TV|
#annual-event#challenger-miracle-field#community-events
"Multiple Trunk-or-Treat Events Offer Safe Halloween Fun for All"
community-events2 years ago

"Multiple Trunk-or-Treat Events Offer Safe Halloween Fun for All"

Shreveport Parks and Recreation is hosting a citywide trunk-or-treat event on Halloween from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Cargill Sports Complex parking lot, providing families with a safer alternative to celebrate Halloween. Dozens of sponsors, including Healthy Blue, will be distributing goodies to families, and participants are encouraged to share their costumes with KTBS.

via KTBS|
#community-events#family-friendly#halloween
"Capturing the Harvest Moon: Photography Tips and Tricks"
community-events3 years ago

"Capturing the Harvest Moon: Photography Tips and Tricks"

Oak Bluffs is gearing up for a series of community events, including a book donation drive at the library, the Ladyfest street festival featuring female-fueled music, and performances by the Dukes Duo and Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish at the P.A. Club. The Island Theatre Workshop is also presenting "Little Shop of Horrors" and there were recent celebrations of life and marriage in the community.

via Martha's Vineyard Times|
#book-drive#community-events#harvest-moon
"National Night Out: Community Parties, Raffles, and Children's Activities Expand in Popularity"
community-events3 years ago

"National Night Out: Community Parties, Raffles, and Children's Activities Expand in Popularity"

National Night Out events, held on the first Tuesday in August, have grown in popularity and now include raffles, meals, and children's activities. Originally focused on leaving porch lights on and building neighborhood camaraderie, the events have evolved to include block parties, festivals, parades, cookouts, and safety demonstrations. Police officers appreciate the opportunity to interact with residents in a non-emergency setting, strengthening community bonds. This year's events will feature various activities such as bingo, petting zoos, face painting, and demonstrations by emergency personnel. Additionally, partnerships with organizations like the NFL Alumni Association aim to provide child ID kits to communities.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#activities#community-engagement#community-events
Levitt Pavilion Announces 2023 Summer Concert Lineup with 50+ Free Shows.
entertainment3 years ago

Levitt Pavilion Announces 2023 Summer Concert Lineup with 50+ Free Shows.

Levitt at the Falls in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has announced its 50-concert lineup for the summer season, featuring a variety of musical genres including Americana, blues, country, rock and roll, indie, and hip-hop. The concerts are part of a national Levitt tour and include a family series. Grammy-winning band La Santa Cecilia will headline the national tour and perform in Sioux Falls on June 24. The concerts are free and designed to bring people together in the community through music.

via KELOLAND.com|
#community-events#entertainment#la-santa-cecilia