Fun & uplifting local news stories you missed last week
From community members stepping up as 4th of July angels to a Vermont soccer club on a green mission, here are five uplifting, fun stories you might’ve missed that are guaranteed to make you smile!
Baby Jun Woo’s first flight
On a 10-hour flight from South Korea to San Francisco, Jun Woo’s mother gave people a bag with candy and earplugs, with a small note that says, “Hi, I’m Jun Woo. I’m 4 months old and today I’m traveling with my mom and grandmother. This is my first trip. I’ll try to stay calm.”Please use earplugs if my voice is too loud. Enjoy your trip. Thank you.”
At the end, passengers said the baby didn’t cry and proved to be an absolute angel!
4th of July angels
At Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento, California, hundreds of people spent their 4th of July with scared shelter animals during the fireworks, trying to comfort them. Some played soothing music, or just quietly sat beside dogs and cats
Record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii
American rower Kelsey Pfendler became the first American woman and fastest person to row solo from California to Hawaii. Kelsey completed the 2,400-mile Pacific journey in 43 days, 17 hours, 55 minutes, and 59 seconds.
No wild parties for grandma
96-year-old influencer Lillian Droniak received a warning from her nursing home and was threatened with being kicked out for throwing what they called “wild parties”
Lillian Droniak shared a video on her social media saying, “I could do what I want. I pay $12,000 a month to live here, I could party if I wanna.”
Vermont Green FC in an Environmental Justice Mission
Vermont Green FC has sold out games for becoming a climate-friendly, socially progressive soccer club.
The team aims to become a net-zero club by reducing its climate pollution to as close to zero as possible. Fans are encouraged to bike or take public transit to games, and each match highlights a local nonprofit organization.
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