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Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated in Partnership with the Bedford YMCA Presents Swim1922 /Water Palooza
The USA Swimming Foundation raises funds to support programs that save lives and build champions in the pool and in life. USA Swimming Foundation works to increase swim participation and decrease drowning rates in the community. - June 08, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
J.C. Restoration Volunteers Surpassed Goal to Pack 100,000 Life-Saving Meals
J.C. Restoration, Inc. (JCR) and hundreds of community members worked to feed thousands of starving children in the developing world. Through a partnership between J.C. Restoration and Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers set a goal to prepare 100,000 life-saving meals at this FMSC... - June 07, 2016 - J.C. Restoration, Inc.
Giving the Gift of Sight to Hundreds Around the World
For each pair of eyeglasses purchased by patients during the months of May and June 2016, Linden Optometry, P.C. in Pasadena will make a donation to provide eye exams and eyeglasses to children in underserved communities around the world. - May 28, 2016 - Linden Optometry, P.C.
Temecula California Troop 301: Three Achieve Scouting’s Highest Honor
Three local scouts: Richard Austin LaFleur, Gino Piccino, and Zac Skinner will be recognized at an invitation only Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony held at Harveston Lake House in Temecula, CA on Thursday May 26 at 5:00 pm PDT. The presenting speakers and color guard are past and present leaders... - May 26, 2016 - Boy Scouts of America Troop 301 Tahquitz Council
"Exploring The Core" App Series Provides Valuable Tools for Educators and Parents
One teacher from Los Angeles demystifies state standards. - May 24, 2016 - Greg Mullen
Free Basketball Camp for Boys and Girls at Northridge High School
Jeff Lisath Head Boys Basketball Coach at Dayton Northridge High School is offering a free basketball camp for boys and girls passing to grades 5th-12th. This is open to any school. The camp is sponsored by Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries and Hoop Culture and will include instruction from former college basketball players and special professional guest, including Morgan Jones. Coming out of High School Morgan was ranked the 9th nationally. - May 24, 2016 - Jeff Lisath Basketball Ministries
Hoboken Apple Montessori School Sinatra Drive Celebrates 100th Day of School
Hoboken Apple Montessori Schools on Sinatra Drive commemorates its 100th day of school. The preschool opened its doors to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners in the community on January 4, 2016. The school is the second Hoboken location for Apple Montessori Schools. - May 20, 2016 - Apple Montessori Schools
Journalist’s Debut Novel Explores Extreme Solution for Parents of Troubled Teens
DELIVER HER by journalist Patricia Perry Donovan examines a radical ploy for parents of wayward teens: the hiring of a transport service to take the youth to therapeutic treatment. - May 20, 2016 - Patricia Perry Donovan
UK Leading Children’s Charity, Barnardo’s Becomes Leader in Mobile Oracle® HR
Applaud Solutions UK Limited, a market leader in Rich User Experience and Mobile Applications for Oracle ® E-Business Suite, today announced that Barnardo’s, the UK’s leading children’s charity, has gone live with Applaud Self Service. With Applaud, Barnardo’s intends... - May 19, 2016 - Applaud Solutions
Montessori on the Lake Jogs for Free Wheelchair Mission
How young is too young to think globally? At Montessori on the Lake (MOTL), a preschool through grade 8 school, children are never too young. Every year since 2005 MOTL has held a jog-a-thon to raise money for a charitable organization. For the second time MOTL has selected to support Free... - May 12, 2016 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Oakland Small Business Owner Starts Scholarship Program for Underserved High School Students
First Scholarships Being Presented on Thursday to 42 Students in Oakland Unified School District - May 10, 2016 - Craig Communications
Specialized Arts and Amateur Athletic Union Basketball School Opens in Nassau County, New York
iCovenant Congregation Prep, New York’s First and Only Specialized Scriptural-integrated Academic, Arts, and AAU Basketball “Third Place Ekklesia” AKA Place of Academia and Discipleship Training Finds Its Permanent Home in Oceanside, New York–Opening Its Doors September 2016. - April 29, 2016 - iCovenant Congregation Prep
Art of Success Announces a Summer Camp for Parents and Kids to Help Them Establish a Stronger Bond
AK Mishra's Art of Success announces a summer camp for kids and inviting parents as well which will help them bond well with their kids. Seasoned trainers under the stewardship of Success Guru AK Mishra will reveal the new and effective ways to nurture kids and transform their weakness into... - April 27, 2016 - AK Mishra's Art of Success
Dr. Stephanie Offers Tips on How to "Spring Clean" Your Relationship
Toss out those dirty habits and refresh your relationship! Dr. Stephanie Weiland Knarr, Ph.D., a nationally recognized psychotherapist and couples therapist, offers free Relationship Advice on The Relationship Repair Shop Radio Show, a weekly radio broadcast with the BBM Global Network. She invites... - April 25, 2016 - BBM global Network
Sadness at the Loss of an Autism Leader
R. Wayne Gilpin, president of Future Horizons -- the first publishing house focused solely on autism -- died after a two-and-a-half-year fight with multiple myeloma. - April 19, 2016 - Sensory Focus
St. Petersburg Human Rights Group Warns of Deadly “Side Effects” of Psychiatric Drugs
Citizens Commission on Human Rights St. Petersburg in Russia continues campaign to educate students, educators and medical professionals on the harmful effects of psychiatric drugs with a private screening of the documentary Dead Wrong: How Psychiatric Drugs Can Kill Your Child. - April 15, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Carol Lynn Richardson Recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Carol Lynn Richardson of Saline, Michigan has been recognized as a VIP for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of childcare. About Carol Lynn Richardson Ms. Richardson has almost 50 years experience in the... - April 13, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Sand Springs Public Schools Choose Noah’s Park & Playgrounds’ Custom Design for Pratt Elementary School
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will install a large, 5-12 age play structure, along with and an ADA wheelchair accessible Sway Fun® Glider at Pratt Elementary, in Sand Spring Oklahoma this Summer. - April 11, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Youth Gospel Association Makes Plans for New Family Help Center
Youth Gospel Association has announced their making plans for a new family help center that will provide meals and basic education to underprivileged youth and their families. - April 09, 2016 - Frizzy's LTD
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee Promotes Peace
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee was excited to participate in a large-scale peace event this April. - April 09, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Free Education & Enrichment Resource Fair: Los Angeles; Sunday 4/24/2016, Skirball Cultural Center
Looking for quality educational options and solutions for your children? Attend this free community event with Resources specializing in Learning Differences, Multilingual Education, Gifted and 2e, Educational Therapies, Tutoring and Test Prep, Online and Non-Traditional Education, as well as Enrichment opportunities in the Arts, Sports and Technology. - April 07, 2016 - Parents Education League of Los Angeles
Yuri’s Night Teams Up with Disney Junior's "Miles from Tomorrowland" to Inspire Young Kids' Interest in Human Spaceflight
Yuri’s Night has teamed up with Disney Junior's hit intergalactic animated TV series "Miles from Tomorrowland" to release a special at-home party kit of activities, recipes, and crafts for kids and their families in celebration of the 55th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight into space on April 12, 1961. - April 05, 2016 - Yuri's Night
Smarter Toddler® Begins Competitive Hiring Process for Teachers
Leading Childcare and Early Childhood Education Provider Smarter Toddler Nursery & Preschool® Selects NYC’s Top Tier Teachers for Elite Programs in New Financial District and Williamsburg Locations - April 05, 2016 - Smarter Toddler
Authors of the Novels Which Comprise the Book Series "Volonians," Have Launched Their "Let’s Read" Tour to Visit Schools to Make Reading Fun, and Engaging
Carlos O. Hardy and Christopher Franklin Edwards, Jr. are co-authors of the Science Fiction book series, “Volonians.” They have demonstrated their ability through the written word to take readers off to a place called “Volonia.” The “superheros” contained within the book series are relatable to all, as there are no races, or nationalities portrayed, only shades of skin such as mocha, caramel or vanilla. - March 29, 2016 - Let's Read Program
Kazakhstan Singer Nursulu Shaltayeva Wins International Vocal Competition in 2 Categories
Nursulu Shaltayeva from Almaty, Kazakhstan entered the 43rd International Festival-Contest of Children, Youth, Adult on-stage Performance Groups and Singers Competition in Novosibirsk, Russia and won 1st place in 2 categories, Jazz and Pop vocals. - March 28, 2016 - UpOrDown Entertainment
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Designs Chosen for Two New Playgrounds at Lockhart ISD’s Newest School: Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds will be adding two custom playgrounds to the Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School, Lockhart ISD’s newest elementary school still under construction. The Alma Brewer Strawn Elementary School is located in Dale, Texas, and is named after a former 5th grade teacher and longtime community education role model, Alma Brewer Strawn. - March 28, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
The Way to Happiness Association of Tennessee to Participate in Peace Event
The Tennessee chapter of The Way to Happiness Association will participate in a large-scale peace event in early April. - March 28, 2016 - The Way to Happiness
Light Of The Moon Publishing Releases New G.W. Mullins Book "The Native American Story Book Volume Four - Stories Of The American Indians For Children"
G.W. Mullins, author of the best-selling series “Walking With Spirits - Native American Myths, Legends, And Folklore Volumes 1-6,” follows up his highly successful "The Native American Story Book" release with a fourth volume. "The Native American Story Book Volume Four - Stories Of The American Indians For Children" features new stories which have been selected for young readers while presenting children with a chance to explore Native American history. - March 26, 2016 - Light Of The Moon Publishing
The Kindness Connection Working with Organizations to Achieve Meaningful Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), While Building Strong Employee Teams
The Kindness Connection has developed a line of programs, specifically geared to help corporations involve their employees in volunteer service to local charities. The program names reflect the type of recipient organization which will benefit: Volunteer for Vets, Create Art for the Aging, Outfit Tots with Educational Toys, Motivate Adolescent Athletes. - March 24, 2016 - The Kindness Connection
Pastor of Nashville Church of Scientology Recognized by Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee
In a recent ceremony by the Middle Tennessee Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the pastor of the Church of Scientology was granted the William D. Boyce New Unit Organizer Award for creating and hosting a new Cub Scout troop for students in area schools. - March 19, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds Works with 4Corners Homes to Bring a New Playground to the Asheville Housing Development in Choctaw, OK
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds is excited to partner with 4Corners Homes to bring a brand new playground to Choctaw’s newest neighborhood, Asheville. - March 14, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Jennifer Daniel of Princess Chambers Prom Program for Low-Income Teens Talks at Brooklyn Community Services’ Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service
Jennifer Daniel’s presentation on self-empowerment through proms inspired students at the Leadership Speakers Bureau program at BCS Brooklyn High School for Leadership and Community Service. It is a transfer high school for over-age, under-credited youth ages 16-21. Since she founded Princess Chambers in 2009, over 750 low-income teen girls have received prom gowns, outfits and self-esteem mentoring. - March 10, 2016 - Brooklyn Community Services
Streetcats Foundation and Teensurfer Looking for Teen Heros to Honor.
Streetcats Foundation, with 24 web sites for children, youth and families and a national radio broadcast, Reaching Up, is looking for teens to honor who have done something kind and heroic to help others. Teens will be featured on web sites, in a new Teen Heros book and on national radio. - March 10, 2016 - Streetcats Foundation
“The Secrets of Love and Death,” Becomes a Finalist for Foreword Reviews’ 2015 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards
Young Adult romance novel with a dark twist becomes a finalist in Foreword Reviews' Book of the Year Awards. - March 09, 2016 - White Whisker Books
Tennessee's Only Free Child Support Calculator App for iPhone and Android - Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC
Now parents and attorneys can download Tennessee's only free child support calculator app developed by Memphis divorce attorney Miles Mason, Sr. Parents can visit www.MemphisDivorce.com/Tennessee-child-support-calculator-app/ to try out the Online Tennessee Child Support Calculator and follow the... - March 03, 2016 - Miles Mason Family Law Group, PLC
Publisher Releases a Two-Volume Collection of Childhood Bulgarian Folktales
Announcing a newly published collection of beloved Bulgarian folk tales brought to life for a new audience by Varna International Publishers. The Petals from the Rose Series presents the cherished folk tales of the land of Bulgaria newly translated by Rayna Rosenova, masterfully adapted by Scott Cairns, and beautifully illustrated by Boris Stoilov. Let your imagination soar with this two volume collection of Bulgarian folk tales by Varna International Publishers. - March 02, 2016 - Varna International Publications
Oldest Jewish Children’s Sleepaway Camp in America Prepares to Pass Torch After Thirty Years
Jordan Dale to retire from Surprise Lake Camp after transforming iconic institution. When Jordan Dale first became Director of Surprise Lake Camp, its claim to fame was the experiences it generated and not necessarily the amenities it provided. From first class bunks for the campers to the brand new Henshel Family Swimming Pool, Dale has brought this legendary camp into the 21st century with a flourish. - March 02, 2016 - Surprise Lake Camp
Big Air Trampoline Park Hosts $1 Jump Hour Leap Day Celebration
Full Day of fun & activities planned for party featuring KTLA morning program and the Medieval Times knights. Big Air Buena Park has largest promotions with Laguna Hills & Redlands properties also offering the $1 first hour of jump opportunity on Leap Day. - February 27, 2016 - Big Air Trampoline Park
Church of Scientology Announces Open House for International Day Against Drugs
The Nashville Church of Scientology is observing International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 23rd with a special open house event to enlighten people on staying healthy. - February 25, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Kids Have a Blast Playing Gaga Ball at Noah’s Park and Playgrounds’ Booth at Metro Family Magazine’s Kids Fest This Past Weekend
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds participated in Metro Family Magazine’s Kids Fest on Saturday, February 20th to introduce a brand new product on their website, Gaga Ball, to metro kids and families. - February 23, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
Radio Show Host John Nuckel Announces Where to Find the Famous "Black Jack" Ryan on Sun. Feb. 21, 2016
Black Jack Ryan is a New York Basketball icon with numerous awards. He is so famous that everyone wants to know where he is and what he is doing at every moment of his life. He is a famous Hoop Wizard and known as Black Jack # 21 for his basketball games' halftime entertainment show and will be on Don’t Give Up Your Day Dream Radio Show on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 8:00 PM Pacific Time. - February 21, 2016 - Storytellers Campfire
Sigma Gamma Rho Hosts 2016 Youth Symposium "Building Partnerships to Support Our Youth"
Members of Eta Nu Sigma Alumnae Chapter believe in encouraging and mentoring youth as it is important to work with community partners to develop young people in all facets of their lives, educationally, socially and emotionally. - February 20, 2016 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated
DogsBite.org Releases 2015 Dog Bite Fatality Statistics; Percentage of Deaths Attributed to Pit Bulls Rises to 82% and Other Trends
In 2015, canines killed 34 Americans. Pit bulls and their mixes contributed to 82% (28) of these deaths, the highest fatality count on record for the breed and the highest percentage in the nonprofit's 11-years of data collection. - February 19, 2016 - DogsBite.org Incorporated
Scientology Grammy Awards Ad Spotlights Humanitarian Initiatives
Scientology-supported humanitarian initiatives and social betterment programs are making a difference worldwide at thousands of schools, police forces, halfway houses, and in communities and churches of every denomination. - February 17, 2016 - Church of Scientology International
Envision Brings Horses to Help Kids at Camp Kangaroo
Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship partners with Seasons Hospice and Kachina’s Place to help grieving children. - February 13, 2016 - Envision Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc
Noah’s Park and Playgrounds Introducing a New Fun and Interactive Product, Gaga Ball Pits, Dubbed "America’s Fastest Growing Dodgeball Alternative," on Their Website
Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, is excited to announce the addition of a new product- Gaga Ball. This fun, action packed game has become known as “America’s Fastest Growing Dodgeball Alternative.” Noah’s is pleased to offer two Gaga Ball Pit sizes for schools, churches, HOA’s, city parks, camp grounds as well as numerous other customers throughout the U.S. - February 08, 2016 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals’ VIP Member, Doni-Jo Minor-Munro, Honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who with a Times Square, New York, NY Appearance
Doni-Jo Minor-Munro of Santa Maria, California, a VIP member in America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals has been honored by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for her outstanding contributions to the field of American Indian Education Programs. Her Times Square appearance took place on December 8, 2015. - February 03, 2016 - America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Super Bowl Fundraising Campaign to Support Children Battling Cancer in Denver and Charlotte
Be Brave Foundation is launching a Super Bowl Fundraising campaign in hopes of supporting children and families battling pediatric cancer in Charlotte & Denver. The campaign pits the fan bases of the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers against one another for an amazing cause. - January 30, 2016 - Be Brave Foundation
Youth Sports Book: "A Youngster's Guidebook of How to Play Baseball"
Author Joel Pace is proud to announce the release of his first book: "A Youngster's Guidebook of How to Play Baseball." Beginning with baseball basics, it instructs the fundamentals and mechanics of hitting, fielding, throwing and pitching and more through an ABC step-by-step approach. Easy-to-read and graphically fun, it'll inspire and motivate young players to play and compete in this great game. - January 28, 2016 - Joel Pace
ACAM Officially Addresses the Flint, MI Water Crisis
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating physicians and other health care professionals on the safe and effective application of integrative medicine. ACAM's healthcare model focuses on prevention of illness and strives for total wellness. ACAM has been educating physicians in metal removal techniques such as chelation therapies since 1973. - January 25, 2016 - ACAM