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New Novels About Vietnam War Hold Answers to Refugee, Veterans, Foreign Policy
New books about the Vietnam War, plus documentaries and theatrical productions offer fresh insight into the legal battle over President Donald Trump's refugee ban and current U.S. foreign policy and attitudes. Among the literary offerings are: “The Sympathizer,” “Tribe,” and “Escape from Saigon - a Novel.” There are also documentaries by Rory Kennedy and Ken Burns and two theatrical productions: "Miss Saigon" which returns to Broadway in March and a new play, "Children of the April Rain." - February 11, 2017 - Pirozzolo Company Public Relations
BC Tennis Charity Helps 5,000 Children
Kids tennis charity in Victoria, BC is growing at a phenomenal and unexpected rate. In less than 3 years, they have introduced more than 5,000 disadvantaged kids to the game. - February 09, 2017 - The Society for Kids at Tennis
Junior Library Guild Sponsors the 2017 Sister Sally Daly Memorial Grant in Partnership with the Catholic Library Association
Junior Library Guild (JLG)—a Media Source Inc. company — sponsors the Sister Sally Daly Memorial grant in partnership with the Catholic Library Association (CLA). - February 08, 2017 - Junior Library Guild
Nat'l School Choice Week: StarShine Academy; A School Different
StarShine Academy, since 2002, will celebrate School Choice Week with a community breakfast on Thurs. Jan 26, 2017, "The 15th Annual 100th Monkey Breakfast" where the students will make and serve breakfast to supporters. StarShine will also host a ribbon-cutting for their Maker Space Innovation Center and will unveil a 3D Printer, donated to the students. StarShine is located in an area of Phoenix with 96% below poverty and war refugee students. - January 23, 2017 - StarShine Academy Schools
Gondwana Chorale, National Youth Choir of Australia, Embark on First-Ever American Tour: Jan. 23 - Feb. 5
7 Free Concerts in 6 American Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston - January 20, 2017 - Classical Movements
My Toddlers App, LLC: Announces New Apps That Keep the Family as the 1st Teacher on the iPad
Inspired by his 2 year old granddaughter's command of an iPad and discouraged by the content of apps available for toddlers, My Toddlers App's founder created custom apps that keep the family as the 1st teacher on the iPad. The unique aspect of the apps is that they open up the audio-visual tool box of the iPad to the parents so they can create and be part of their toddlers learning experience. - January 18, 2017 - My Toddlers App, LLC
Emerging Author, Suse Wilcox, Publishes New Book Through Joie Press LLC Entitled "Bullies, Coasters, Hermits, and Heroes" with a Message for "Tweens"
"Bullies, Coasters, Hermits and Heroes" by Suse Wilcox, presents a rare set of insights that parents and tweens can use as openers to meaningful, thought-provoking dialogue. - January 18, 2017 - Susan Wilcox
Lennon-Aid Gifts PICU Families
Lennon-Aid Foundation gives to families with children in PICU/NICU at Childrens Hospital of San Antonio. - January 12, 2017 - Lennon-Aid Foundation
Naval Sea Cadets Accepting New Recruits, Adventure for Young People 11-17
The US Naval Sea Cadet Corps provides training and leadership opportunities for youth aged 11-17. Attend an information session on January 19th to learn more. - January 11, 2017 - NSCC AEGIS DIVISION
2016 Year in Review - The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Making Waves
2016 saw the expansion of The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee, a state chapter of The Way To Happiness Foundation. - January 07, 2017 - The Way to Happiness
Creative Outdoor Distributor of Push Pull Canopy Wagon
Creative Outdoor distributor is the leader of portable collapsible wagons,the wagons are used by Moms and Dads to transport equipment to all sporting events. Their new entry to the market is their Push-Pull canopy wagons. This wagon has many great features, push or pull availability, a canopy, easy folding, has locking brakes, lite and easy to lift, amusement park acceptable. The wagon will hold up to 100 lbs., fits in most vehicles, and very easy to store when not in use. - January 06, 2017 - Creative Outdoor Distributors, Inc
2016 Year in Review -- Drug-Free Tennessee
2016 saw the expansion of Drug-Free Tennessee, carrying out the work of the international organization the Foundation for a Drug-Free World in the Southeast United States. - January 05, 2017 - Drug Free South
SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation Connects Girls to Hidden Figures in STEM
SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation hosts discussion about the film Hidden Figures with parents and girls ages 10-17 from underserved and minority communities about the role of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). - January 02, 2017 - SUPERGirls SHINE Foundation
Children's Rights in Danger: Dr. Jim Sears Speaks Up for the Babies at American Safe Sight Foundation
Dr. Jim Sears, of The Doctors Show on CBS, knows babies. As a pediatrician known best for his family's medical practice in the charming little coastal town of San Juan Capistrano, "Dr. Jim" is loved by his littlest patients and parents alike. Dr. Jim gave the babies a voice in his keynote Speech at The American Safe Sight Foundation (ASF) on health-care caused EKC transmission to babies by ophthalmologists. - December 25, 2016 - American Safe Sight Foundation
Elaine G. Adevai Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Elaine G. Adevai of Staten Island, New York has been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 35 years in the field of nonprofit services. About Elaine G. Adevai Ms. Adevai is the Executive... - December 20, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dental Ambassador in Costa Rica Plans Next Dental Mission
Howard Siegler, Medical Correspondent for Noticias.CR is preparing to select the destination of his next International Dental Mission. He seeks participants, funding and media attention to further help the needy around the globe with their dental care. - December 17, 2016 - noticias.cr
Valentino Danchev to Host Seventh Annual Christmas Charity Event for Children in Riviera Maya
Valentino Danchev, president of Fidelis Marketing Group, gives back to the local community in Riviera Maya through annual Christmas charity event for underprivileged children. - December 16, 2016 - Valentino Danchev
Jazzercise, Inc. Announces Free Classes for Young Women in 2017
Leading global dance fitness company Jazzercise, Inc. is proud to announce a new initiative for 2017 that supports the growth and development of young women by offering free classes to girls aged 16-21, calling it GirlForce™. - December 14, 2016 - Jazzercise, Inc.
New Children’s Book Helps Comfort When Mommies Hop Off on a Business Trip
Kangaroo kids Savannah is concerned that her little brother Cecil is acting differently. He misses their mom, who is away on business. Can GrandRoo help Savannah make Cecil feel better while they wait for their mom to hop back home to her loving family? Enjoy this first book in The World Is Ours books series, which is written by international best selling author Dr. Shellie Hipsky and illustrated by her 9-year-old daughter, Alyssa Nevin Hipsky. http://amzn.to/2hiHQtL - December 13, 2016 - Inspiring Lives International
Tennessee Human Rights Day Celebration Acknowledges Heroes, Brings Awareness to Key Issues
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day takes place each year in early December at the First Amendment Center. - December 10, 2016 - United for Human Rights
Fantasy Chapter Book Written for Children by an Author Their Age
Twelve-year-old Hannah Hoffman couldn't stop smiling this September as she flipped through the first installment of her new chapter book series - "The Pathway to Dragons: The Portal to Pyranis." Between writing, editing, working with an illustrator and publishing the book, it has taken... - December 09, 2016 - Hoffman Creations, Inc.
Texas Trust Delivers $5,000 to Toys for Tots
A restored 1956 Chevy school bus owned by Texas Trust Credit Union was used to deliver hundreds of toys to Toys for Tots. - December 09, 2016 - Texas Trust Credit Union
World Music Commission Joins The White House Call to Action
World Music Commission President, Mykesha A. Robinson Attends White House Meeting with Global Partners to Present Education Solutions. - December 07, 2016 - World Music Commission
Little Brown Girl Helps Father Figures Send an Empowering Message to the Young Girls in Their Lives
Beginning as a poem penned on a napkin, Little Brown Girl has grown into a full-blown children's book project. The inspiration for this project came directly from the birth of Brian Lawrence's daughter Nile. He knew he would read to his daughter, and wanted the first words he read to her to set the... - December 06, 2016 - Little Brown Girl Book
Bravo TV's Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood to Host: A Fashion Show & Holiday Toy Drive, Benefiting Toys for Tots and a Santa Monica Charity at Le Meridien Delfina
With an innovative fashion collaboration, Fashion Speaks and The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles will produce a fabulous red carpet fashion charity extravaganza. On the same night, under the same roof and on the same runway, seasoned fashion designers will come together with Art Institute’s student designers. All will take place at the ultra-luxurious Starwood-brand hotel Le Meridien Delfina (Santa Monica, California) hosted by Bravo TV star Beth Bowen of There Goes Motherhood. - December 06, 2016 - Joshua Washington
New Book Explores Coming-of-Age in 1980s Comedy Club
The author of "Miserable Holiday Stories" tells a true, coming-of-age story set in the breakneck world of 1980s stand-up comedy. - December 03, 2016 - Prom on Mars
"The Yellow Star" by Aaron Seth, Speaks to a Young Audience. He Writes About Life During the Holocaust. What is Life Worth, When Nothing is Left?
"The Yellow Star" depicts a story of two young boys, no more than twelve of different religious backgrounds learning to appreciate what is left of their life during the Nazi regime in Germany. Illustrator, Illana Barran is also author and illustrator of "The Survival Of The Gingerbread Girl - A Lullaby." - November 29, 2016 - Illana Barran
Donor Matching Donations Up to $50,000 for School That Gives Students a Voice in Their Education
Makarios Community School is the first and only democratic free school in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. The school has received a promise from a generous donor who will match funds up to $50,000 on #givingtuesday, November 29, 2016. Donations will support an increase in staff salaries and... - November 29, 2016 - Makarios Community School
Hiking Hearts Sponsors Choose-To-Heal Photo Shoot for Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting Memorial Hosted by A Butterfly's Journey
Hiking Hearts, a Boston-based charitable organization and leader in philanthropic hiking, is reaching out to help A Butterfly’s Journey To a New Normal (ABJ), out of Newburyport, MA, to help heal grief using photography at The Compassionate Friends' Worldwide Annual Candle Lighting. - November 27, 2016 - A Butterfly's Journey To A New Normal
"Goodbye, Emma" Helps Children Relate to Hardships Their Peers, Children Refugees, Face When Fleeing War, Leaving Behind Memories, Toys, Pets...
It is hard to imagine tough choices children refugees face when forced to leave their homes and memories behind. Young protagonist in "Goodbye, Emma" has to decide how many of his favourite toys, books, board games, and family pictures he could fit in his only suitcase. But leaving his beloved pet dog Emma behind is one of the hardest things to do. Struggling with the idea of introducing the topic of refugees to the little ones? "Goodbye, Emma" is the book of choice for 3 to 7 year olds. - November 25, 2016 - Clever Fox Press Ltd
Apex for Youth: Highlights from Thursday Night’s Omakase at Masa, a Fundraising Dinner to Benefit Apex for Youth
The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation was proud to be a contributing donor at Thursday night’s intimate fundraising dinner to benefit to Apex for Youth at Masa. Chef Masa himself prepared Omakase at his eponymous restaurant in The Time Warner Center in New York on November 17, 2016. Apex for... - November 22, 2016 - The Chauncey F. Lufkin III Foundation
OWN TV's Actress Kendra C. Johnson Hosts the 25th Annual "Double Dutch Holiday Classic" at the World-Famous Apollo Theater
The Super Bowl of Double Dutch celebrates their 25th Annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic with competing teams from across the globe including the U.S., France, Japan, Morocco and more countries. - November 21, 2016 - 25th Annual Double Dutch Holiday Classic
Space-Based STEM Game Wins Good Housekeeping 2016 Award
Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc. Wins Good Housekeeping Award for Space-Based STEM Game Designed by Leader of NASA Mission. - November 17, 2016 - Xtronaut Enterprises, Inc.
PreK12 Plaza Launches Free, Bilingual Education Collaboration App, eBook Plaza
PreK12 Plaza, a social impact enterprise working to ignite the genius in every child announces the launch of app eBook Plaza, a new, free, bilingual, multimedia resource, providing teachers with blended lessons supporting English-language standards. The eBook Plaza app provides free access to... - November 17, 2016 - PreK12 Plaza
The Children's Security Blanket to Ensure Families of Children Battling Cancer Experience More Joy and Less Worry for the Holidays
Anonymous donors enable nonprofit to provide an early Christmas for many families. - November 14, 2016 - Children's Security Blanket
Atlanta Mobile Marketing Organization Announces Winners of 2016 Atlanta Mobile Awards
2016 Atlanta Mobile Awards were given out on November 3rd to recognize the best in mobile marketing, mobile technology and mobile development from around the Atlanta Metro. - November 14, 2016 - Atlanta Mobile Marketing Organization
Tennessee Human Rights Day to Have Public Conversation on Child Trafficking
The Tennessee Celebration of International Human Rights Day will take place in Nashville at the First Amendment Center on December 6th, from 5pm – 7pm. The celebration centers around the presentation of awards to human rights champions, but also maintains educational pieces to help those... - November 11, 2016 - United for Human Rights
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Spreading Calm in Nashville
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee has been distributing booklets to households in the heart of Nashville. - November 11, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Tommy the Learned Cat Goes to Rugby School to Celebrate the 450th Anniversary of One of the Oldest Schools in the World #Rugby450
Rugby School, one of the oldest and greatest schools in the world is about to turn 450 years old! The new children's book "Tommy the Learned Cat goes to Rugby: Letters from the Boarding School" follows the adventures of Tommy the Learned Cat and his favourite human Annee Brown as they embark on their boarding life in Tudor House in one of the most exciting places to live and study! Rugby School, here we come! And of course, Happy Birthday, Rugby School! #Rugby450 - November 09, 2016 - Clever Fox Press Ltd
Shoreline Entertainment Aligns with Black Wolf Media Group
Prominent Film Production Company Shoreline Entertainment Enters Partnership with Nevada Based Black Wolf Media Group - November 07, 2016 - Black Wolf Media Group
Drug-Free Tennessee Holds Events to Honor Red Ribbon Week for 2016
Drug-Free Tennessee holds a variety of events throughout the year to benefit the community through education and awareness. - November 05, 2016 - Drug Free South
Montclair’s Biggest Halloween Bash Kicks Off Tonight with 8th Annual Moonlight Trail at Van Dyks
North Jersey’s biggest Halloween bash of the season, including a spectacular Haunted House, comes to Moonlight Trail in Montclair tonight. This family-friendly event truly captures the spirit of Halloween, featuring over 1,000 special-themed hand-carved pumpkins and festive lighted pathways. It’s one of the biggest community gatherings of the year with thousands of residents participating in support of Toni’s Kitchen and the Human Needs Food Pantry. - October 30, 2016 - Van Dyk Health Care
The Time to Focus on the Future of Our Youth is Now
There has never been a greater need to improve the health and future for unaccompanied youth than right now. - October 28, 2016 - The Community Builder
JN Prioleau, Author of the Clyde Series, Publishes Her Fourth Children's Book: "Ole' Rabbit"
JN Prioleau (author of the Clyde series) recently published her fourth children's book, "Ole' Rabbit." And it's just in time for Christmas. A fun book that will become every child's favorite bedtime story. Originally from Charleston, SC, JN Prioleau always had a passion for writing since... - October 27, 2016 - JN Prioleau
New Children's Book Sparks Curiosity and Encourages Interest in STEAM Subjects
"Ms. Pearl Makes a Discovery" is a new children’s book designed to encourage curiosity and get children excited about learning! Readers will witness the adventures of Ms. Pearl and her animal friends, who all have a special interest in either science, technology, engineering, arts or math. Together, they explore the fascinating world of STEAM while inspiring the reader to recreate some of the amazing experiments performed in the book. - October 24, 2016 - Christina Washington
Speed Lacrosse Clinic October 23rd at The Game Changer Indoor Sports Facility with Jemoris Slaughter
Speed Lacrosse is a growing new sport rooted in box and field lacrosse which utilizes attributes from basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and tennis. At the Game Changer Facility, they offer competitive #SpeedLacrosse training and games. - October 15, 2016 - The Game Changer Facility
Citizens Commission on Human Rights Holds Workshop to Help Parents
Mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights held a lunch and learn to educate the community in honor of World Mental Health Day in October. - October 15, 2016 - CCHR Nashville
Mentor Empowers Teens to Live Above Bullying, Drama and Societal Pressure in New Book
Rasheda Kamaria Williams, an award-winning mentor and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, explores how girls and young women can use their personal power to make a difference in her new book, “Be EmPOWERed: How to Live Above & Beyond Life’s Drama.” Written for and inspired by girls, “Be EmPOWERed” is an interactive guidebook and journal packed with inspirational prose, thought-provoking questions and written activities. - October 14, 2016 - Empowered Flower Girl LLC
Details on Shocking Fundraiser for Children with Cancer
Company Raises Thousands for 3, 11 and 13-Year-Old’s While Playing Golf - October 14, 2016 - Residential Home Funding Corp.
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Teams with the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church to Bring New, Edmond Campus Both Indoor & Outdoor Playgrounds in Time for Their Grand Opening
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church chose Edmond-based, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, to design and install four new indoor and outdoor playground structures for their new Edmond campus building located at 900 N. Sooner Road (west side of I-35 in Edmond, OK.). - October 12, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds