May 2025 Updates

A busy month, including observances and community initiatives during Local Development Week (May 12–17). Highlights:

1. #LocalDevelopmentWeek 2025 kickoff message urging community recognition of Local Development Companies (May 12–17)

   
   

2. Multicultural Arts & Crafts Workshops at Johnston Library, featuring Ukrainian-led sessions during the same week

   
   

3. Vyshyvanka Day Celebration for Ukrainian culture, marked on the third Thursday of May

   
   

4. Family Day at Lough Ramor Lake (May 17) — a community gathering for families

   
   

5. Alzheimer’s Tea Day Fundraiser (May 25): An awareness event supporting Alzheimer’s research and community awareness

   
   

6. Climate Action Workshop: CCLD showcased environmental initiatives during Local Development Week through a SICAP climate justice workshop

   
   

7. LDCN Press Release (May 14): The Local Development Companies Network (ILDN) released its 2026 Pre‑Budget submission, “Building Local Resilience in Uncertain Times”