A new garden featuring rocks painted by the community and seen as a way to “spread kindness” will be installed later this year near the iconic Peace Bridge along the Fox River in Batavia. The Batavia ...

Inspired by completion of the “Peace on Earth” artwork installation, the Batavia Parks Foundation recently launched a new painted rock garden initiative to help spread kindness to and from the ...

Seven years ago this month, Dave Dean got fed up with the weeds and trash choking a vacant state-owned lot not far from his home near Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas. But rather than leave the job ...

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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) When Leslie Hall came across a rock painted with the words “Kind Soul,” she had just finished a chemotherapy ...

SHORELINE >> With each serving of frozen yogurt, customers can get a little extra dollop of “kindness” at Sweet Luna’s Frozen Desserts & Teas. This kindness extends far beyond the serving counter, ...

The Brunner Farmhouse’s newest garden is more than just pruned flowers — it’s a chance to spread joy across the community. More than 500 rocks were strategically placed in the 14th garden bed next to ...