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    Community,  Editor's Letter

    Editor’s Letter: Embracing Change

    Life is strange. You get to a certain point and you look back at everything you’ve been through, everything you’ve believed, everything you’ve lost, and you realize there was an old version of you that had to dissolve. You are…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    Editor’s Letter: Looking Out for Each Other During Heatwaves

    In today’s climate, we are all being affected by extreme weather temperatures. When temperatures climb into high 90 – 100+ degrees, it massively affects people in life altering ways. For many, the challenge of keeping cool affects our sense of…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Community,  Editor's Letter

    Editor’s Letter: How a Small Step Can Make a BIG Impact

    I find myself scrolling on social media more often these days. I think I’m seeking what a lot of people are seeking for themselves: connection. I can admit it sometimes intimidates me because, when I imagine actually going outside and…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • A photo of a green seedling pushing through a bed of soil.
    Community,  Editor's Letter

    Editor’s Letter: Sustaining Growth

    There comes a point in any season of work, when asking questions like how, or when to start, are no longer the main questions. Getting started is often the hardest step. But, if you can persevere, and launch through your…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    Editor’s Letter: Showing Up Changes Systems

    Dear Reader, I am writing this from the bench, both literally and symbolically. This bench is where observation turns into decision. It is where we sit long enough to understand what is happening around us and then decide whether we…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
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    Editor’s Letter: What We Build in Winter

    Winter has a way of forcing honesty. Everything slows down. The noise drops. When the ground is frozen and the days are shorter, you’re reminded that winter isn’t about urgency. It waits until a quieter question is answered: what are…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Community,  Editor's Letter

    Editor’s Letter: With Gratitude

    As we step into this holiday season, I’m reminded of something simple: communities aren’t built in grand gestures, they’re built in small, steady acts of care. A warm meal handed across a table. A neighbor stops by with tools when…

    By Vanessa Vanderhoef
  • Community,  Food,  Local Events

    Bayview Community Center Food Drive

    The Bayview Community Center Needs Our Help! Tis the season of giving and one of the best things to do is to help out our local community. The Bayview Community Center has a list of items that you can donate…

    By Diane Barker

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Life is strange. You get to a certain point and yo Life is strange. You get to a certain point and you look back at everything you’ve been through, everything you’ve believed, everything you’ve lost, and you realize there was an old version of you that had to dissolve. You are not the same person anymore. That’s where I am right now at this age. My life is in flux. The Makers’ Forge is changing, too.Read more at The Makers' Forge!https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/09/08/editors-letter-embracing-change/#nonprofit #transitioning #metamorphosis #embracingchange #buildingcommunity
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These past few years it seems like we're hearing m These past few years it seems like we're hearing more about dangerous heat more often than we used to in the world. Every summer brings another stretch of days when the temperature and humidity climb higher than expected. Most people think we'll know when it's "too hot," but heat-related illnesses can develop gradually and the real danger can hit you without warning, especially after hours spent working or exercising in the heat. Knowing the signs of heat stroke gives us a chance to respond quickly to seek help. Here are some things to look out for:https://www.themakersforge.org/2026/08/21/signs-treatments-of-heat-stroke-and-heat-exhaustion/
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