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CHICAGO (WLS) — Latinos Progresando, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization, will host its 12th annual MEX talks, a one-night showcase celebrating the culture and contributions of Mexicans in the US. The event will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10 at Harris Theater.

MEX talks was created by Latinos Progresando to give Mexican and Mexican American leaders with diverse experiences the platform to reflect on a shared identity and tell stories to inspire positive change.

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Following the release of Fuerza Mexicana: The Past, Present & Power of Mexicans in Chicagoland, the first-of-its-kind report commissioned by Latinos Progresando and a collaborative of Mexican nonprofit leaders, the 2024 event theme is OWN IT.

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RICHMOND, Va. — Saint Francis – Manchester is getting ready to host its 4th Annual Giving Day! It’s happening October 4.

Executive Director Bruce Slough joined us in studio to share more about the assisted living facility and the online giving day.

For 52 years, their mission has been to serve the elderly of central Virginia who have limited financial means, and to make sure they provide dignity, loving care and safety. There are more than 100 residents and over 50 dedicated staff.

Saint Francis – Manchester strives to be a special place for families who are looking for an affordable way to help their elderly loved ones who need help with things like meals, medications, housekeeping and a safe place to live.

Click here to participate in Saint Francis – Manchester’s Giving Day.

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There are over 30 covered bridges located within the county alone.

This feels like something ripped straight out of Gilmore Girls and Stars Hollow! At least for a Millennial like myself, once I turned 35 it was like a switch just flipped; suddenly I’m obsessed with bird watching and covered bridges.

Wasn’t anyone going to warn me?

We’ve got a handful of covered bridges here in The Mitten, several of which are open to vehicular traffic, but if you are looking for the mecca of covered bridges you need to make the short drive down to Indiana to the Covered Bridge Capital of the World.

Parke County, Indiana

In fact, there are so many historic covered bridges in this county alone they’ve dedicated an entire 10-day festival to it!

31 Covered Bridges all found in a rustic, charming setting….

A surprising room in a West Perth townhouse has been named the best Airbnb listing in WA.

The hosts of Summer Studio — a small room on the bottom floor of a three-story home — have been recognised at Airbnb’s annual Host Awards.

Jing and Yang were named finalists in the best room host category after their listing earned a spot in the platform’s top ten per cent of homes based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

The room has one king bed, a private bathroom, a small kitchen, direct access to the shared backyard, and only two bus stops from the CBD.

Summer Studio was the only WA listing recognised at the 2024 Host Awards.

Airbnb’s Country Manager for Australia Susan Wheeldon said it…

RIMEX, a wheel manufacturer with locations in the Lower Mainland including Langley, is hosting it’s seventh annual car show fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphona Society of Canada. 

In 2017, the company’s founder Chris Weston passed away from a rare blood cancer, shared Sarah Laing, sales support at the Gloucester location. 

“To honour his memory and contribute to the fight against blood cancers, RIMEX actively supports the LLSC. As a company, we have raised over $80,000 through various fundraising events held annually,” she said. 

The car show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the Gloucester location at 5929 274 St. 

Various types of vintage and collector cars and motorbikes are anticipated to be at the…