Community Arts: Long Beach’s Homeland Cultural Center is bringing back Dance Fest, an all-ages showcase on Aug. 15 (5–7 p.m.) at Cesar E. Chavez Park Amphitheater, featuring 10 cultural performances—from Micronesian arts to West African dance and drumming—plus a bring-your-own picnic vibe. Pacific Diplomacy & Faith: Fiji launched a new Israel Allies Caucus in parliament, with leaders saying it aims to strengthen ties, promote embassy relocation to Jerusalem, and push back on boycott efforts. Tourism & Oceans: The Pacific Tourism Organisation joined Pacific partners at the Australia-Pacific Ocean Business Leaders Summit, highlighting tourism’s role in ocean stewardship and climate resilience. Family Support & Power at Home: Micronesia Climate Change Alliance started a Solar Generator Loaner Program for mothers and expecting mothers on Tinian, with backup power meant to protect essentials during outages. Food Assistance: Guam’s Summer EBT 2026 is set to launch next week with $180 per eligible child, and benefits will load automatically for existing cardholders after July 17. Learning & Service: Peace Corps returned to Palau after eight years, swearing in nine volunteers to teach English literacy in elementary schools nationwide. Mobility & Travel Rules: Germany confirmed visa-free short stays for citizens of 62 countries (including Micronesia and Palau) for up to 90 days in 2026, while visa rules continue to shift worldwide.