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Camp Pillsbury Offers Special Introductory Rate for Inaugural Summer Camp
New Sleep-Away Camp Answers the Question of What Kids Can Do this Summer. - June 07, 2014 - Camp Pillsbury
2014 Silicon Valley Music Festival - A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage
Silicon Valley Music Festival returns with world-renowned talent in their 3rd season, A Festival of Folk: From the Streets to the Stage, June 22-28, 2014. - June 06, 2014 - Silicon Valley Music Festival
EmpowHer STEMDAY Bringing Science and Technology to Low-Income Students in Los Angeles; Funding for Stem Programs Grows
Sixty students of the EmpowHer Institute participated in a UCLA hosted event designed to expose middle-school girls to career opportunities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) on Tuesday, May 28, 2014. - June 04, 2014 - EmpowHer Institute
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Angie Cox
Angie Cox, of Gifford, Illinois, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the Arts field. - June 04, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Predatory Energy: Children and Shamanism on June 3 Why Shamanism Now Radio Show with Christina Pratt
On the next episode of "Why Shamanism Now? A Practical Path to Authenticity,” teacher, author and founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing Christina Pratt talks continues the conversation on children and shamanism, specifically addressing the issue of child abuse and how we as parents can deal with this though a shamanistic perspective. - June 02, 2014 - Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing
Former Bronx Prosecutor to Appear at Barnes and Noble to Deliver a Message of Self-Love
Former Bronx prosecutor and children’s book author Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, will appear at the Barnes and Noble bookstore located in the Bay Plaza mall in the Bronx, on May 31st at 1:00 p.m., to read from her illustrated children’s book, Martina Finds a Shiny Coin (published by... - May 30, 2014 - Martina's Coin Publishing Co.
Richmond Tax Solutions is Excited to Bring Two Local Athletes to the Raiders Game on 6/21 to Tell Their Story of How They Both Went from RVA to the NFL Together
Richmond Tax Solutions is excited to announce that on 6/21/14 at 6pm, Local Athletes Shawn Barber and GeNienne Samuels will be signing autographs at the Richmond Raiders season finale game at the Richmond Coliseum. Shawn Barber, Retired NFL Star who played for the Washington Redskins from '98 to '02 started his journey with Pro-Cheerleader GeNienne Samuels cheering on the sidelines in Richmond, VA. These two star athletes would continue their journey together all the way to the NFL Together. - May 22, 2014 - Whitewood Tax Solutions
Algae Oil DHA Supplier Sponsors Satellite Omega-3 Health Symposium 2014
DHA omega-3 algae oil development and supply company, Source-Omega, announced today sponsorship of the May 22, 2014 omega-3 symposium in Toronto Canada. The company seeks to express support for omega-3 fatty acid best practices in public health and clinical nutrition. The event features premier... - May 21, 2014 - Source-Omega
International School of Arizona Students and Parents Travel Around the World at International Fair
Students and parents at the International School of Arizona will travel around the world May, 22nd at the second annual International Fair. Attendees should expect to travel to six different environments from the beach to the arctic while learning about different cultures and parts of the world. The event will also signal the close of an on-line global student art auction being held at www.helpisa.com. - May 21, 2014 - International School of Arizona
New for Fall 2014 from Speeding Star an Imprint of Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Speeding Star, Keep Boys Reading, an imprint of Enslow Publishers, Inc. is pleased to announce the debut of The Briny Deep Mysteries (9/1/2014 publication date). This trilogy delivers something secret and unexpected, and may keep readers up at night wanting to read more! Each 96-page book is available in trade hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats. - May 20, 2014 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.
For the Third Year in a Row Price Chopper Sponsors the High School Lacrosse Championships to Assist High School Athletics in Section III (Syracuse)
Price Chopper supports Section III Athletics with their sponsorship of high school lacrosse sectional championships. - May 20, 2014 - School Sports Media
Infinite Potential Summer Camps
This summer become a: Spy/Ninja, Superhero, Pirate/Renaissance adventurer, Amazing Archer, Zombie Survivalist, and much more. - May 18, 2014 - Infinite Potential: Academy of Body and Mind
A Visually Driven Journey to Self Acceptance
Good Puppy is pleased to announce the publication of "Pretty Seeley." Written and illustrated by Marina Tito, "Pretty Seeley" illuminates the gentle journey to self-acceptance and self-love through Seeley, a little girl with a spot on her nose and a wise cat by her side. - May 17, 2014 - Good Puppy
Actress Cicely Tyson Invites 20 Yr Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder as Guest Speaker
Award-winning 20-year-old fantasy genre author & CEO R.J. Tolson's National Literacy Campaign and novel, "Chaos Chronicles Book 1: Zephyr The West Wind," are not only igniting a passion in America's youth to forge new paths, excel beyond their limits and "Never Give Up" on their dreams but receiving Star Power endorsements. - May 15, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
New Online Training for Building Partnerships in Support of Tribal Youth
Native professionals who require development opportunities have a new source for training without traveling. Indian Country Training Institute (ICTI), a subsidiary of Native owned and operated Lamar Associates, is rolling out a number of new online courses at OJJDP's Online University, suitable for... - May 15, 2014 - Lamar Associates
Hartland Elementary Students in a Race Against Time to Rebuild Habitat for Endangered Migratory Bird
Every spring for more than a decade, an estimated 1,000 Chimney Swifts have made the long return flight from their winter home in South America to a 40 foot chimney at the White Elm Nursery in the small village of Hartland, Wisconsin. This summer, unless a new nesting structure can be built before... - May 14, 2014 - Hartland Chimney Swift Roost Fund
Teleperformance Partners with Feed the Children to Help Columbia, SC Area Families
400 Families to Receive Food and Essentials - May 14, 2014 - Teleperformance
Youth Civic Summit-Educating Youth of Their Legal Rights
Glory to Glory Ministries is hosting a Youth Civic Summit, a seminar geared towards young people in order to educate them on their rights, responsibilities, and suggested strategies for getting through potential confrontations calmly and safely. All youth (ages 11-18) and parent are invited to the seminar. - May 13, 2014 - Glory to Glory Ministries
Virtual Pediatrics, "Immediate Medical Care, Virtually Anywhere!" - Online Pediatric Healthcare Consults for Your Sick or Injured Child - to Launch This Month
Virtual Pediatrics, a national pediatric telemedicine service dedicated specifically to children, provides immediate medical care to those sick or injured in the comfort of their home. Certified family and pediatric health care providers, through online webcam consultation, provide personalized treatment plans, including e-prescriptions if needed. Virtual Pediatrics is set to launch in 10 states (AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, NC, TX & VA) this month. - May 10, 2014 - Virtual Pediatrics
The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice Wins Mom’s Choice Award®
Effective Press announces that the new children’s illustrated book, The Green Box League of Nutritious Justice (ISBN 978-0988316317, Effective Press, 2014) has been awarded the prestigious and coveted Mom’s Choice Awards® as best children’s picture book as Gold Award Recipient. - May 08, 2014 - Green Box League of Justice
Flight for Life to Support St. Jude's Children's Hospital Landing at Morristown Airport in New Jersey - Sunday Morning, May 18, 2014
The concept behind the Flight For Life is an around the world trip in a private airplane with the hope of bringing awareness to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and to raise money to support the services they provide to children around the world. - May 06, 2014 - Davalyn Corporation
Rosalyn Kahn Emcee to Open Asian Americans Advancing Justice Family Empowerment Event
Rosalyn Kahn, author, educator will Emcee 2nd Annual Family Empowerment Festival sponsored by Asian American Advancing Justice on May 10, 2014 at CA State Los Angeles. Registrations begins at 8am in Golden Eagle Building in 3rd Floor Conference Room. Ms. Kahn will kick off the event at 9am. The... - May 06, 2014 - RK & Associates
Play for Peace 2014 Certified Trainer Online Course Announced
Play for Peace is kicking off its annual Certified Trainer online course in May, there are 2 modules available running from 13th May to 10th June, 2014. - May 05, 2014 - Play for Peace
Playground Politix Red Carpet World Premiere – May 15, 2014
Playground Politix is a musically driven short film about all-American girls and boys battling through dance for space on the playground. - May 03, 2014 - Spicerack Productions, Inc.
JKYog Celebrates Affiliate JKP Education’s Nelson Mandela Peace Award with Aim to Inspire Youth to Community Service
JKYog centers celebrate the work of affiliate JKP Education, which just received the Nelson Mandela Peace Award, aiming to inspire youth - May 03, 2014 - JKYog
Church of Scientology Hosts Sunday Tea for Mother’s Day
The Nashville Church of Scientology will be hosting a special Sunday Tea in honor of Mother’s Day. - May 03, 2014 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Author's First Children's Book Inspired by Free Wheelchair Mission's Cause
Author Ellen Gaffney’s first children’s book “Wings for a Flower” was inspired by the story of wheelchair recipient Lotus Blossom. - May 01, 2014 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Dr. Mathew Warnock, Specialist in Sports Medicine, Offers Physicals for Houston Students at 3 Locations in May
Dr. Mathew Warnock is a local specialist in sports medicine. Houston area students who play a team sport can get their physicals from him conveniently at three locations in May. - April 30, 2014 - K. Mathew Warnock, MD
"The Success Initiative" by 20-Yr-Old CEO, Novelist & Charity Founder
Young business guru R.J. Tolson's innate ability to consistently imagine and create, combined with his knowledge and experience, deliver "The Start Guide" to developing at any age practical success skills for life. - April 29, 2014 - R.J. Tolson
Mothers Who Make A Difference 2014 Ninth Annual Awards
May 11th is Mother’s Day …a time to celebrate mothers around the world. They love, they nurture, carry out selfless acts and still find time to give to others. With child abuse and neglect on the rise, this is an especially important time to recognize loving moms in our country. Love... - April 29, 2014 - Love Our Children USA
Win a Free Stretch Limo for Prom
Prom is just around the corner! Have you decided how you will be making your grand entrance? Lucky for you, Stretch Limousine Inc. has multiple prom packages to choose from and you can see them all at: http://stretchlimochicago.com/prom-limo-party-bus-packages.htm Book today so you don’t risk... - April 26, 2014 - Stretch Limousine, Inc.
The AC Milan Soccer Camp Season is Back
Children in the USA will now be able to attend soccer camps organized by the AC Milan Youth Program in America. - April 25, 2014 - AC Milan
Ready, Set, Pray! Florida’s Monica D. Hardwick to Release "Prayer" Play on National Day of Prayer
St. Petersburg, Florida entertainment entrepreneur Monica D. Hardwick will release her children’s play; A Garden of Prayer on National Day of Prayer May 1st 2014. - April 25, 2014 - Bay Area Studios Foundation
New Middle Grade Through Young Adult Sci-Fi Fantasy Released by Boadicea Press - "The Akasha Chronicles"
Boadicea Press and author Natalie Wright are pleased to announce the release of middle grade through young adult fantasy series, "The Akasha Chronicles." Book one, Emily's House was released in November 2013 and has garnered over 1.5 million reads on Wattpad. Book two Emily's Trial was... - April 25, 2014 - Natalie Wright
ETC is Hosting a Selfie Contest to Create Awareness
Help ETC bring attention and create awareness to teen suicide, bullying and discrimination. - April 17, 2014 - ETC (Empower the Community) Youth Group
Christian Hard Rock Band "20 Shades" Fires Back at Critics, Leading Fight Against Bullying
Christian Hard Rock Band 20 Shades is partnering with Christian groups and schools in the US and abroad to be leaders in the fight against "bullying" - looking to lead and combat what they see to be a growing problem for pre-teens/teens. - April 15, 2014 - 20 Shades
New Game Plan Against Epidemics and Access to Quality Healthcare Receive Attention in ECOWAS Countries
Organized under the auspices of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and hosted by Liberia for the first time, the two-day meeting has brought together Ministers of Health from the ECOWAS region, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, United Nations Agencies, technical partners and WAHO staff members. - April 12, 2014 - WAHO
Star City Select Announces Expansion of Its Football Program
Star City Select, fresh off a national championship season with it's inaugural 12U team, is excited to announce the expansion of their football program in a continued effort to serve the youth of Lincoln. - April 09, 2014 - Star City Select
Empower and Uplift Your Child Dr. Vasquez’s Chapter Books Encourage Healthy Self-Identity in Your Child
An integral part of building self-esteem is embedding deep-seated empowerment within our children. Diversity awareness is another key factor that teaches our children how to respect similarities and differences of others. By doing so, perhaps we can decrease the devastating statistics of bullying behaviors in our nation’s schools and communities. - April 07, 2014 - Books That Sow: Strength, Character & Diversity, DBA
Camp Hale Alumni Association Announces New Website Launch
Camp Hale Alumni Association announced today the launch of its new website at www.camphalealumni.com. - April 06, 2014 - Camp Hale Alumni Association
San Diego Educators Win FedEx Grant
Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, a San Diego-based education nonprofit, has been awarded a second place prize in the FedEx Small Business Grant contest. - April 02, 2014 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
DataRecovery.com Donates to Desert Vista Elementary in Apache Junction
DataRecovery.com, a world leader in hard drive data recovery services, announced a $1,000 donation to Desert Vista Elementary School for new playground equipment. The Desert Vista Elementary Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is attempting to raise about $30,000 to replace the current equipment,... - April 01, 2014 - Datarecovery.com, Inc.
Filmmaker Draws from Experience as a Mentor with New Novel
Filmmaker seeks to use crowdfunding and new novel to finish film about the importance of black men mentoring young black boys. - March 31, 2014 - Meroen Press
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
Novel About an Autistic Young Man and His Patchwork Family is Fiction at Its Sharpest and Most Effective
At times poignant, hilarious, and subtly twisted, "It Burns a Lovely Light" is a stirring portrait of an unconventional and unforgettable family. - March 28, 2014 - Penny McCann Pennington
Betty Bad Kitty’s Bedtime Stories, Blame It on the Fly, and Off to Bed Before It’s Too Late
Good Puppy's New Children's Book Shares a Delightful Threat to Put Children to Bed. - March 28, 2014 - Good Puppy
Kickstart Kids Hosts Greater Houston Area City Championship
On Saturday, March 29th, Kickstart Kids will host the Greater Houston Area City Championship. The event will feature individual and team martial arts competition by local area middle school and high school students. The Kickstart Kids City Championship is the third area tournament for the... - March 27, 2014 - KICKSTART KIDS
Seon and RedSpeed® Partner to Offer End-to-End Stop-Arm Camera Solution for School Buses
Seon Design Inc. and RedSpeed® USA are pleased to announce that they have completed a partnership agreement to offer an end-to-end stop-arm violation enforcement solution to the school bus market. The joint solution will combine the strengths of Seon as the world’s #1 provider of mobile... - March 26, 2014 - Seon Design Inc.
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
US; April 24, 2014 - March 26, 2014 - Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation