Good News Notes: “One of the tough things about being middle-school-aged is that interests and hobbies that are cool to everyone who isn’t middle-school-aged are often seen as not cool by your peers. Unfortunately, that can lead a lot of kids to abandon things they love. A dad who didn’t want to see that happen…
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Brooklyn native turns single-use plastic bags into reusable totes
Good News Notes: “Meet Alex Dabagh, the founder of aNYbag, the company turning New York City’s plastic trash into luxury totes. Plastic has been a blessing and burden for humankind. The artificial material can create inexpensive and useful goods, but most plastics outlive humans. It takes plastic bags anywhere from 500 to 1,000 years to decompose in landfills. Many…
Second graders write adorable letters and make drawings for animals awaiting adoption
Good News Notes: “If shelter dogs could speak or write, what would they say? Forty-two second-graders at St. Michael’s Episcopal School in Richmond, Virginia, imagined those stories and created heartwarming letters and drawings on behalf of 24 dogs and one cat awaiting adoption at a local shelter. “Hi my name is Sleigh Ride! Do you…
Hero Shelter Dog With Rhode Island Police Gets Her Own Netflix Movie
Good News Notes: “Ruby the hero dog is about to be a movie star. The rescue canine’s life story is the basis for the new Netflix film, Rescued by Ruby, which premieres on March 17. The movie will follow the dog’s remarkable journey from shelter pet at risk of being put down to hero police K9….
‘Buy One Give Some’ art kits to support two Ann Arbor nonprofits in March
Good News Notes: “Artists in the making can support two Washtenaw County organizations while crafting masterpieces. Until Sunday, March 6, proceeds from the purchase of pre-prepared art kits, ArtBoxes, will go towards similar kits being donated to Wonderfool Productions and Peace Neighborhood Center, Ann Arbor Art Center said in a release. Ranging in price, the…
‘A whole bus full of books’ Local nonprofit gains new way to reach kids after donation
Good News Notes: “A local nonprofit will soon be reaching more parts of Davidson County, spreading the joy of reading for kids with a brand new bookmobile. Book’em, a nonprofit based in Nashville focusing on children’s literacy, donates more than 100,000 books a year to kids, primarily low-income families. The organization has about 150 unique partners who…
Rediscovered in a basement, his prewar opera heads to Germany
Good News Notes: “Later this month, Jan Agee will leave her Davis home, get on a plane, and fly 6,000 miles to Germany just to attend an opera. And she isn’t even an opera fan. But she is a fan of this one. “Grete Minde” is a three-act opera composed by her grandfather, Eugen Engel,…
7 Creative DIY Wine Rack Ideas That Use Upcycled Materials
Good News Notes: “DIY-ing your home decor is not only a fun project, but it also makes for a great conversation piece. You get to show off your creativity and crafting skills while also making something you can enjoy in your home. And now, you can make a DIY wine rack using upcycled materials. Upcycling is the process of…
Once Mekel, Mr Big’s Billy Sheehan, ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron Thal and more share charity single, ‘Human Race’
Good News Notes: “Indonesian singer Once Mekel, best known as the former lead singer of veteran rock group Dewa 19, has collaborated with Mr Big’s Billy Sheehan and former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron Thal for a charity single, ‘Human Race’. Released on Friday (January 21), ‘Human Race’ aims to fundraise for and spread awareness of ForestNation’s ‘Plant With…