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Bataan Survivor Marine Sargent Roger Baker Uniform Dedication
The uniform of Marine Sargent Bataan and Japanese POW Survivor will be given to VFW Post 8300 East Patchogue, NY on May 28, 2017 at 1500 hrs (3PM) Eastern Time at a dedication ceremony to be held at the VFW on Dunton Ave., East Patchogue, NY. - May 22, 2017 - Roger Baker Jr.
11th Annual National Indie Excellence® Awards Announced
Historical novelist, Annette Oppenlander, wins National Indie Excellence Award for "Surviving the Fatherland: A True Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany." - May 22, 2017 - Oppenlander Enterprises LLC
Secure Home Buyers Partners with Churches and Our Local Mission to Expand Faith-Based Giving and Donations to Humanitarian Programs for the Poor and Disadvantaged
Secure Home Buyers announced plans today to expand the “Our Local Mission” partnership programs with local churches to increase faith based giving and donations to humanitarian programs for the poor and disadvantaged in Dallas-Fort Worth. - May 22, 2017 - Secure Home Buyers USA
Phoenix Soccer Club, Excel Soccer Academy, Created a Team for Underprivileged Boys. Then the Unthinkable Happened.
Excel Soccer Academy boys team recently won the right to represent Arizona in the Regional Championships. - May 19, 2017 - Excel Soccer Academy
Protect Yourself for Free: Local Law Firm Launches “Insurance Detective” Program
Green Law Firm announces initiative to uncover hidden mysteries in your insurance policy. - May 17, 2017 - Green Law Firm
Call for Action to Instill a Fully Participatory Democracy, Civil, Human and Fundamental Rights in Bangladesh
The current situation in Bangladesh requests your immediate support to combat the ongoing Human Rights abuses occurring. Bangladesh is in need of immediate political, economic a social reform – with over a 164 million lives at stake. - May 12, 2017 - Peace and Justice Alliance
Mom of Child with Special Needs Authors Children’s Book Highlighting Children’s Similarities Rather Than Their Differences
When one mom went looking for a bedtime book that she felt her child could relate to, she came up short. Actually, she came up empty. So, she decided to take matters into her own hands. In "Meet ClaraBelle Blue," Adiba Nelson set out to not only create a book that her daughter could see herself in, but also a book that could help typically-abled children see that children like her daughter aren’t so different from them, even though they may look different. - May 11, 2017 - Adiba Nelson
National Institute for Fitness and Sport Gears Up for Its 11th Year of Women’s Triathlon Training
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) Go Girl Triathlon Training Program begins at 5:30pm on Tuesday June 20, 2017 at NIFS in downtown Indianapolis. Registration now open. - May 11, 2017 - NIFS
Get Help with Just Your Voice and Microsoft’s Cortana
Ask My Buddy, Personal Alert Network, a leading skill on Amazon’s Alexa & Google's Home voice platforms, today announced that this important service is now available on Microsoft’s Cortana voice platform. Ask My Buddy provides a voice controlled and hands-free way to send a "check on me" Alert message by SMS, Voice call, and Email to their own Personal Alert Network. Microsoft unveiled Cortana Skills at their annual //build 2017 developers conference Wednesday, May 10, 2017. - May 10, 2017 - Ask My Buddy
1st Annual Official California Summer Veg Fest Comes to San Jose July 1st
The California Summer Veg Fest would like to announce a new partnership with the state of California. - May 08, 2017 - Summer Veg Fest
Bcut Productions Introduces D-Hopp Apparel Clothing
Brought to you by Bcut Productions, D-Hopp Apparel hits the open market with a new T-shirt and clothing line up, focused on customers' needs and wants. D-Hopp Apparel is a company that derived from the animated movie, “Drew and the Dilla Hopper” a story about a teenage introvert and a mutant insect who form a special bond. - May 05, 2017 - DHopp Apparel
Meetup and Witlingo Partner to Launch an Amazon Alexa Skill
"Alexa, Ask Meetup, What's Happening Today?" Meetup customers can now ask Alexa about what’s happening around them by just speaking. - May 04, 2017 - Witlingo
My LifeSite Launches CCRC Financial Data Sorting Capabilities
MyLifeSite.net has launched a new feature that helps senior adults and their families learn more about a high-end retirement community's financial viability before they decide to make a large financial commitment, which often includes a sizable entry fee. It is the only online resource like this that is available to consumers and it helps answer one of the most popular questions: Will my money be safe? The best news is that for now this feature is offered for free. - May 03, 2017 - My LifeSite
Telematics Wire Partnered with CrowdReviews.com to Announce 7th Edition of the Telematics India Annual Conference & Exhibition
Telematics Wire, a niche media, and market research firm in the domain of automotive telematics is pleased to announce 7th edition of its Telematics India annual conference & exhibition. "Telematics India,” is India's largest and the most sought after telematics conference and it... - May 03, 2017 - topseos.com
South Dakota Groups to Develop Testing Lab for International Humanitarian Organization
SD Mines and RPM & Associates Commit to Assist with Free Wheelchair Mission Test Lab. - May 02, 2017 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Healing Warriors Program Golden Ticket Event
Healing Warriors Program will host its annual Golden Ticket Event on Saturday, May 20th at 5pm at the new Block One Events Center located at 428 Linden Street in Fort Collins, Colorado. Keynote speaker for the event is Major Diggs Brown (ret) U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) who in addition... - April 28, 2017 - Healing Warriors Program
Which Common Places in Massachusetts Are People Most Likely to be Bitten by Dogs?
Serious injuries from dog bites can occur. Learn the signs that may indicate a dog is about to attack from the Law Firm of d'Oliveira & Associates. - April 27, 2017 - d'Oliveira & Associates
New Website Details the Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors by Roman Catholic Clergy in 49 Countries; Advocates Expansion of the Statute of Limitations
New website provides comprehensive statistical information about the alleged abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by Catholic clergy. It covers alleged abuse on six continents during the past century. It was created and designed to encourage legislation to expand the statute of limitations on sex crimes committed against minors. - April 26, 2017 - G.R. Pafumi
Morris 4x4 Center Sponsors Jeep Beach in Daytona
Morris 4x4 Center is sponsoring Jeep Beach, easily one of the country’s largest Jeep-only events of the year. The event is from April 25 – 30th, however the Morris 4x4 team will be in attendance from the 27th – 29th among thousands of local and international Jeep enthusiasts. - April 25, 2017 - Morris 4x4 Center
NAWRB Announces Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce Ten-X as a Premier Strategic Partner. A real estate technology industry powerhouse, Ten-X recognizes the importance of growing the community of women and women-owned and small businesses in the housing... - April 25, 2017 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Mark Kostabi - Contemporary Master at Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans
Martin Lawrence Gallery New Orleans is proud to welcome renowned contemporary master, Mark Kostabi. Join them and discover the bold artistry of this unique and visionary artist. The art reception will be on Saturday, April 29th, 2017, from 6:00PM-8:00PM at 433 Royal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The art is on exhibit until May 22, 2017. - April 22, 2017 - Martin Lawrence Galleries
A Cause to Celebrate: OnPoint Manufacturing Donates Singer Sewing Machines to Catholic Charities of Tennessee – Local to Local
OnPoint Manufacturing, Inc., a Performance HealthCare Products, Inc. company, the leader in on-demand apparel manufacturing, announced today that it is giving back to the local community by donating several Singer sewing machines to Catholic Charities of Tennessee’s Sewing Training... - April 19, 2017 - Performance Healthcare Products
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,000,000 to 1,150 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize six of their affiliate real estate specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These six individuals and their... - April 19, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Here’s to Another Round: USA-Based Chamness Biodegradables Creates New Brew House Compostables Disposable Plates Using Recycled Brewery Hops
Just in time for earth day, Chamness Biodegradables is pleased to announce its newest product: Brew House Compostables. The Brew House Compostables line of products is made from recycled hops collected from local California breweries. The plates are recyclable, 100% biodegradable and 100% home compostable. So, for those of you who love beer, these plates are for you -- here's to another round! - April 12, 2017 - Chamness Biodegradables
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro Honored as Lifetime VIP Member of Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, of Santa Maria, California, has recently been named a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime VIP Member for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of American Indian Educational Programs. - April 12, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Joyce L. Morrison Will be Recognized as Strathmore’s Who’s Who’s October 2017 Biography of the Month
Joyce L. Morrison, of St. Joseph, Missouri, will be recognized as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for October, 2017. This honor has been bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Animal Health. - April 11, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Stand Up Kids Provides $50K in Grants for Stand2Learn Desks
As part of their partnership with Let’s Move! Active Schools, Stand Up Kids announced 10 winning schools across the U.S. to each receive a $5000 grant for the purchase of a classroom of standing desks from Stand2Learn. Together, these passionate organizations and businesses are fighting the... - April 11, 2017 - Stand2Learn
Living Philosophy Course Starts on 25th April 2017
Is it possible to live by the wisdom of the ancient masters in our everyday life? Living Philosophy is an opportunity to join a journey to discover and experience the deeper esoteric concepts of self, nature and humanity. New Acropolis is an evolving philosophical community of like minded people... - April 11, 2017 - New Acropolis Cultural Association
Mass Global Health & Healing Event Wraps Planet in Spectacularly Visual Mass Events on Saturday, April 29th, 2017
The motto of this spectacularly visual mass global event is "One World... One Breath." It will be held in 100s of cities in over 80 nations, spanning 6 continents all on the same day in a 24 hour global wave. The event's goal is to educate the planet on the benefits of mind-body practices, and through the event's unfolding, provide an example of how the world can come together across racial, ethnic, religious, and geo-political borders to focus on personal and global health and healing. - April 11, 2017 - World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
NASTY WOMEN AND BAD HOMBRES - an Exhibit of Bronze and Wax Sculptures About Our Times
From May 1 to May 6, Peruvian-born New York Sculptor, Oscar Garcia, will present “NASTY WOMEN AND BAD HOMBRES,” an exhibit showcasing the Wax and Bronze work of more than 30 New-York–based sculptors, also known as “The ASL Bronze Artists.” The exhibit is dedicated to the past, present and future women and immigrants who have the courage to pursue their dreams against all odds. Opening reception is May 2, 2017, from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Phyllis Harriman Mason Gallery, 215 W 57th St, NY NY 10019. - April 10, 2017 - ASL Bronze Artists
Local Elementary School Children Create an Art Exhibit at Aventura Place for World Peace and Harmony
Inaugural art installation for The Harmony Project, a grassroots community organization with a mission to promote and inspire global harmony through the art and perspective of children. - April 08, 2017 - Aventura Place
NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, Will Serve Prepaid Glatt Kosher Passover Seders, Chol Hamoed & Yom Tov Meals During Jewish Pesach Holiday
Celebrate a stress-free Passover 2017 with your friends and family without spending the whole day in the kitchen and cleaning. - April 06, 2017 - Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar House
Best Non-Profit Websites to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Program
Excellence deserves recognition and the Web Marketing Association will be recognizing the Best Advocacy Website, B Website and Best Non-Profit Websites as part of the 2017 WebAward Program. - April 06, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Vibrant Palette Presents “Emergence: An Exhibition of Initial Works,” April 13
Studio for adult artists with developmental disabilities presents artwork by eight Seattle artists. - April 06, 2017 - Vibrant Palette Arts Center
Black Entrepreneurs Summit Returns for Its 4th Annual Summit at Microsoft Headquarters in New York City on April 7th
Black Entrepreneurs (BE) Summit returns for the fourth year and second time to Microsoft’s New York City Headquarters on April 7th. The event will be an immersive and invaluable experience taking place during an action-packed half-day of engaging workshops, panels and keynote presentations... - April 05, 2017 - Black Entreprenuers Summit
A New Name for the Oldest LGBT Film Festival in South Florida
The MiFo LGBT Film Festival gets a fresh new look with a re-branding to help expand its audience and further its mission of educating and entertaining through culturally diverse LGBT film. - April 05, 2017 - OUTshine Film Festival
Best Faith-based Web Site to be Named by Web Marketing Association in 21st Annual WebAward Competition
Religious Websites will be reviewed to determine who has the Best Faith-based Website of 2017 as part of the 21st annual WebAward Competition. - April 04, 2017 - Web Marketing Association
Young Performer Promotes Anti Bullying Program in Honor of Brendan Carr
Young performer in the Long Island NY (Nassau County) area splits money collected for chance to travel abroad to promote anti-bullying program after learning that talented teen Brendan Carr of Long Beach, NY took his life after having been targeted by a local bully. Brianna McDonough, 16, calls on other young musicians and activists to support the work of Long Island Coalition Against Bullying in order to fund antiviolence programs in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and beyond. - April 04, 2017 - Brianna McDonough
Friends of Family Services Seeking Nominations for Travis Air Force Base to Win $20K During "Meet Me at the Park"
City with the most nominations wins a grant for a local park through park improvement campaign This Earth Month, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN, to revitalize... - April 03, 2017 - Friends of Family Services
Could Free Tuition be the Wave of the Future?
Ecosa Institute of Arizona thinks so and offers its Ecological Design Certificate tuition-free for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. - March 30, 2017 - Ecosa Institute
Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand to Celebrate Grand Opening of Flagship Store in San Diego
Grand opening weekend event April 21-23 to feature giveaways and special guests including Instagram sensation Haley Wight, Ashley Rosales, and more. - March 29, 2017 - Beauty Bakerie Cosmetics Brand
MDO Partners to Lead Expert Discussion on Mitigating International Compliance Risk
Managing Partner, Richard Montes de Oca Selected as Moderator for Upcoming Compliance Panel at Hispanic National Bar Association’s 8th Annual Corporate Counsel Conference. - March 28, 2017 - MDO Partners
Local Latin Band Aramis Y Sol Caribe Releases Their 1st Video
Aramis Y Sol Caribe has been bringing the best in Latin Music for the last 10 years and in 2016 they released their first CD and now their first video. They have performed with many Artist and Played background for many more and now they are finally doing their own thing. They originally started as a 6 Piece Band and now has a full 11 piece band with full Brass and Orchestra. - March 28, 2017 - Aramis Y Sol Caribe
Little Theatre Company Brings Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr. to the Stage
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr. Playing at Wolf Performance Hall in London (ON) on April 6th and 7th, 2017 - March 24, 2017 - Belle Pointe Dance & Movement Company
Our Christian Mission to Expand Humanitarian Work for Poor and Disadvantaged, Improving Economic Development, Literacy, Education, Health Care, Family and Assistance
Our Christian Mission, a Faith-based organization, announced the expansion of humanitarian programs for the poor and disadvantaged. The Our Christian Mission programs are designed to improve economic development, literacy, education, health care, and assistance to needy families. - March 21, 2017 - Our Christian Mission
Supporting Transparency, Atlanta City Council President Candidate Alex Wan Releases Council Expense Data
Atlanta City Councilmember Alex Wan, who is seeking the second-highest elected position in Atlanta government, Atlanta City Council President, on Thursday released his City Council District 6 non-salary expenses from January 2010 (when he officially took office) through a report run in February. - March 20, 2017 - Alex Wan for Atlanta
Porchfest Music Festival Comes to the Jersey Shore
On Sunday, June 11th from 1:00-5:30pm, the streets of Ventnor and Ventnor Heights will be filled with music, as many of South Jersey’s finest musicians sing, play and dance on their porches and front stoops. To hear them, grab a map at the many information stations, Ventnor Coffee 108 N... - March 19, 2017 - Amazing Ventnor
Chicago Civic Tech Campaign Begins with a Key Discussion About Helping Distressed Communities
Colony 5 Civic Tech Leadership Breakfast Kickoff Begins March 30th at Microsoft in Chicago - March 16, 2017 - XtraMedium Communications LLC
Train Station Movie - Texas Premiere
Award-winning film "Train Station" will premiere at the Latino Cultural Center in Dallas, TX on March 22nd 2017. Admission is free. - March 15, 2017 - The Indie Mind
Help NW Denver Schools Thrive by Attending Totally Tennyson-a ‘70s-‘80s-‘90s-Themed Street Party-with Proceeds Directly Funding the Arts & Critical Teaching Materials
Limited tickets now available for this April 29th street party - featuring destinations from bars, restaurants, shops, live music and more. - March 15, 2017 - Totally Tennyson