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"BULLY NO MORE" Peaceful Conflict Resolution City Wide Campaign to Launch in Chicago, Illinois September 8th, 2012 at George’s Ice Cream and Sweets
Coinciding with the release of children’s book Baxter The Bully written by L. D. Etherly, Inkspill Publishing House is launching a city wide campaign in Chicago, focused on teaching youth peaceful conflict resolution. BULLY NO MORE! Peaceful Conflict Resolution campaign is set to launch Saturday September 8th, 2012 at 2pm at George’s Ice Cream and Sweets 5306 N. Clark Street. This is family friendly event, admission is free. - August 11, 2012 - Inkspill Publishing House
Innovative Kids of America Project
Innovative Kids of America Project is a cutting edge exhibit designed to teach kids step by step on how to become entrepreneurs. This exhibit will be at fairs and livestock shows across the country. - August 04, 2012 - Innovative Kids of America Project
Stadia Sports Grill Teams Up with YOUTH AID and Novusport to Host Olympics Viewing Parties on August 10 and 11, 2012
Stadia Sports Grill, a local contemporary sports restaurant and lounge, YOUTH AID, an anti-bullying educational organization, and Novusport, a social media sports game, have partnered to host Olympics viewing parties at all five Houston area Stadia locations (Sugar Land, Pearland, Katy, Cinco Ranch... - August 04, 2012 - YOUTH AID
Xclaimed Ministries' Evangelistic Concert Beat All Expectations
Xclaimed Ministries wasn’t sure what to expect for their July 28th “Concert in the Park.” The struggle to attract event attendees is a bit more complex in the month of July, due to the nice weather and the Pacific Ocean being just a few miles away. In addition, almost all of the... - August 03, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Back to School ... Back to Bullying Prevention with STOMP Out Bullying™
BonTon Stores Inc. Partners with Stomp Out Bullying™ - August 03, 2012 - Love Our Children USA
DITTOBLOX, the Modular Building Pods That Spark Creative Minds Launches on Kickstarter Crowd Funding Site
A creative dad designed a honeycomb shaped building block toy made from recycled milk jugs in the USA. Not designed to compete directly with other building brick toys, they encourage more open ended, imaginative play. - August 02, 2012 - DITTOBLOX
PG&E & San Francisco Giants Team Up to Support Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area with “It Takes Two”
For Every Double Play Turned by the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park in the Month of August, PG&E Will Donate $1,000 to BBBSBA Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), and the San Francisco Giants have teamed up to create the “It... - August 01, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
New Blog Puts Parenting in Proper Context
New blog for any parent who is a little less than perfect. - July 29, 2012 - Less Than Perfect Parents
Heroes of the World, Unite in Play
Veteran toy developers, Go, Go, Dynamo!, are harnessing the power of Kickstarter to crowd fund the first line of action figures that teach kids about diverse cultures through great play and magical stories. This knowledge fosters a mutual understanding between people of unfamiliar backgrounds and cultures. - July 28, 2012 - Go Go Dynamo
Surprise Lake Camp’s Bar and Bat Mitzvah Program Sets New Record
The best story about Surprise Lake Camp this year may not be that it is celebrating its 110th Anniversary. The best story may be that a record 25 campers and staff will celebrate their bar or bat mitzvahs at the camp over the course of the summer. For 110 years Surprise Lake Camp has been... - July 27, 2012 - Surprise Lake Camp
Lights, Camera, Action Fashion and Talent Show! Aug. 19th at Major Events 5075 Lancaster Ave Phila, PA 19131. Starts 7pm. 1st Step in the Community to Take Back Our Youth
In light of all the violence amongst our youth, Common Ground Entertainment/Toxic Inc is taking their first step in the community to “Taking Back our Youth.” Such community events as this, add discipline and shows the way to success for many of our young adults that saw only a dead end to which their talent could go. They will use their energy creatively to convey their thoughts and feelings, and with this show, that is what Common Ground Entertainment intends to help them do! - July 26, 2012 - Common Ground Entertainment
Celebrating 11 Years: Local Celebrities Cook to Benefit Children
Spaulding for Children will be celebrating its 11th Annual Dave Thomas Celebrity Cookoff fundraiser at the Benihana restaurant in Troy at 1985 W. Big Beaver Road on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The chef’s training will take place Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Benihana. Both the event and the chef’s practice session are open to the media. Pete Thomas, NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” Season 2 At-Home Winner, is this year’s guest host, he is also a former foster child and is available for interviews. - July 26, 2012 - Spaulding for Children
Jumping Pages Releases “The House that Went on Strike” Interactive Book App for iPad
Legendary House "mom", former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Pat Schroeder narrates "The House that Went on Strike", an original rhyming, interactive and musical story for the iPad that teaches kids (and their parents) respect for the household. Schroeder leads a modern day movement of a house and its appliances going on strike against its errant family to win respect! - July 25, 2012 - Jumping Pages
Superior Grocers to Participate in Los Angeles Central Ave Jazz Festival and to Donate $5,000 in Support of Education
Superior Grocers will participate at the annual Los Angeles Jazz Festival where it will also give a $5,000 donation to two local Los Angeles schools. Superior Grocers is collaborating with L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry in recognizing local schools in the community. - July 25, 2012 - Superior Grocers
So Love Autistic Center and The Chapel of The Good Shepherd Team up for Autism in Yeadon, PA
Chapel of Good Shepherd is offering usage of underutilized space in their building for new program coming Fall 2012 - July 22, 2012 - So Love Autistic Center
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Helps Prevent Crime with National Night Out
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South will participate in the activities for National Night Out Against Crime this year with presentations and booklet distribution. - July 20, 2012 - Drug Free South
Young Celebs Team Up for Charity Soccer at Chance to Play 2012
Young celebs from Disney and Nickelodeon are teaming up in a charity soccer game to help disadvantaged youth. Guests will have the chance to watch some of the favorite young stars in action 10 am to 3pm August 5, 2012 at Cromwell Field at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. Games, food, prize raffle and other fun activities round out the day of good will charity with all proceeds going to FUNDaFIELD and Toy Box of Hope. - July 19, 2012 - Toy Box of Hope
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Offers Free California Autism Insurance Seminars to Help Parents Gain Access to Funding
The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a series of seminars on “California Insurance Funding for Autism Treatment” throughout California from July 28 – August 25th to educate parents on the new California law requiring most insurance providers to cover treatment for autism spectrum disorders. - July 19, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Sage School Expands to Include Kindergarten
Private School Focusing on Language Learning Differences Expands to Include K-8. - July 12, 2012 - Sage School
Children's Costume Company Reviews Top 5 Child Acting Studios in Los Angeles
JustKidCostumes.com, the kid friendly costume store, named five of their favorite child acting studios in Los Angeles this month. The Young Actor’s Studio, The Playground Los Angeles, Michelle Danner Acting Studio, Diane Christiansen Coaching, and TVI Actors Studio all made the final cut. - July 12, 2012 - Just Kid Costumes
Children & Adults Can Train in a Choir in Hawaii Affiliated with the Royal College of Church Music
Auditions for the Hawai'i Sacred Choir, the only choir in Hawai'i affiliated with the prestigious Royal School of Church Music, are being held this summer. Training in the RSCM tradition, instruction includes curricula and a reward system with medals and ribbons. Every section has trained leader. - July 10, 2012 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Car Show to Benefit the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Industry Station's Youth Activities League (YAL) Program
Haddick's Auto Body & Towing will be holding their second Annual Charity Hot Rod & Car Show at their seven acre facility in the City of Industry. The July 14th car show, held in conjunction with the City of Industry, City of La Puente and with the support of local businesses and corporate... - July 05, 2012 - Haddick's Towing & Auto Body
New Autism Program Opening in Yeadon, PA
So Love Autistic Center today announced preparations to open this Fall in the borough of Yeadon, PA, this program offers a unique integrated service delivery model that incorporates the developmental, educational and therapeutic interventions needed for autistic toddlers ages two through six to... - June 29, 2012 - So Love Autistic Center
CoachArt Receives Culinary Camp Scholarships from Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Eric Crowley, the Owner of Eric’s Culinary Classroom, had donated 25 scholarships to his Kid’s Summer Camps at his a Cooking School in West Los Angeles to CoachArt. CoachArt provides free lessons in the arts and athletics to children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses and their... - June 20, 2012 - Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom
Bullying is Out of Control
Bullying is a serious problem in many schools across the country. We all have a responsibility in trying to alleviate this issue. - June 19, 2012 - Outstanding Apparel
Music Video Honoring Taylor Swift Filmed with Cast of Over 150: Message Empowers Kids to Speak Out Against Bullying
Over 150 children and adults just joined together to film an anti-bullying music video that also honors Taylor Swift. The song, with its memorable tune and positive message, has already empowered kids, both victims and bystanders, to speak up to stop bullying. Once released, the video will have an... - June 15, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law
comCables Tees off to Benefit Summer Programs and Sun Valley Youth Center
comCables, the Denver based manufacturer of structured cabling solutions, is hosting it’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament on June 14th, 2012 at Fox Hollow, Lakewood, CO. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Sun Valley Youth Center’s existing programs and allow Sun Valley youth to attend... - June 08, 2012 - comCables
15-Year Old Pays Tribute to the Late Whitney Houston at El Portal Theater in North Hollywoood
NicKayla, former Inspiration for Excellence Talent Winner, wows the crowd as she pays tribute to the late Whitney Houston. - June 05, 2012 - Inspiration for Excellence
Capita announces details of the 14th Child Protection Conference - Tuesday 25th September - Central London
Capita’s 14th National Child Protection Conference brings together expert safeguarding professionals from across key agencies to give delegates guidance on the introduction of more flexible assessment and an update on the Government’s progress of implementing recommendations from the Munro Review. - June 02, 2012 - Capita Conferences
Parents as Teachers Names State Leader to Support Iowa Families
Parents as Teachers has named FAMILY, Inc. as the state office charged with expanding and supporting Parents as Teachers services in Iowa. FAMILY Executive Director Connie Gronstal will serve as Iowa’s new state office leader. - June 01, 2012 - Parents as Teachers
Virtual Speech Center Releases an iPad App to Practice Plurals
Expedition with Plurals was created by a certified speech and language pathologist for PK–3 students to practice regular (e.g., cat/cats) and irregular plurals (foot/feet) in multiple contexts, targeting both receptive and expressive language skills and accompanied by recorded audio instructions. This fun and colorful app includes both an audio recording feature that allows students to hear their productions and a fun memory game that can be customized. - May 31, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
Studying English as a Second Language? Try These Bilingual Books Free on Kindle.
Author is offering Free Kindle downloads of bilingual children's books. - May 24, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.
Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community
Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Naperville, IL
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - May 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
A Inspirational and Environmental Childrens Book Written by a New Author Janis Pacileo
The following is a excerpt: Not very long ago there was a oil spill in the Louisiana Gulf if you didn't know, and a little scared shrimp her name was Flo. Terrible things were happening to the Earth and Flo was with child and about to give birth. Flo and her husband Tide swam to the little guppy hospital side by side. The baby was ready the Dr. was waiting this was the day they we're all anticipating then it was time it was all said and done The Doctor said Flo you and Tide have a son. - May 22, 2012 - Janis Pacileo
Superior Grocers Donates Funds to Local Schools Through Its "Superior for Education" Program
Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, is proud to announce its latest donation to nearby schools through its “Superior for Education” Program. With support from Colgate-Palmolive Company, Superior Grocers will be awarding 19 area... - May 22, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Eagle Scout Award to be Presented to Matt Bell
Matthew Jeffrey Murphy Bell, of 10420 NE 47th Place, Kirkland, Washington, has earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award. Bell will be recognized in ceremonies on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at the Holy Family Kirkland, Washington. A member... - May 22, 2012 - Jeff Bell LLC
MaleSurvivor Urges Brooklyn DA Hynes, Ultra-Orthodox Community to Protect Survivors of Abuse
Dr. Richard Gartner, past president of MaleSurvivor and a world-renowned expert on the treatment of survivors of sexual abuse, issued a statement today calling on Brooklyn DA Hynes and the ultra-Orthodox community to do more to protect the victims of the sexual abuse scandal that has erupted over the past week. - May 21, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Berkshire Montessori School Holds Annual Silent Auction Fundraiser
Montessori School of the Berkshires’ annual silent auction fundraiser, “Swingin’ Speakeasy Revival”, will be held at Shakespeare & Company's Bernstein Theatre in Lenox, MA on Saturday, May 19th from 7-10pm. Proceeds benefit the school's financial aid fund. - May 17, 2012 - Berkshire Montessori School
Virtual Speech Center Releases a Multiple Meanings iPad App for Speech Language Pathologists
Virtual Speech Center Inc., the provider of mobile applications for speech therapy, announced today the release of Multiple Meanings Library, an iPad application available for download on Apple’s iTunes App store. - May 16, 2012 - Virtual Speech Center Inc.
The 2011-2012 Chambie Awards for Television Are Here
Sandcastle Publishing in association with Chambers Stevens is proud to announce the Chambie Award winners for 2011-2012. The Chambie Awards are awards given to young actors and actresses under the age of 18 that excel in their craft. Best Actor in Television: 1. Max Burkholder - Parenthood 2. - May 16, 2012 - the Chambie Awards
Gavin's Gusto Battles Against Health Care Constraints When Trying to Maintain Child's Quality of Life
Gavin has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and needs a wheelchair accessible vehicle in order to enjoy activities outside his home. His family wants to give him the freedom he deserves, but health insurance doesn't cover the cost for this fundamental "need." Gavin Needs Our Help. - May 15, 2012 - Gavin's Gusto
Operation Kidsafe - Free Child Safety Event, Wichita, KS
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - May 11, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Worldwide Program Empowers Kids to Make Positive Life Changes
United Charitable Programs is the fiscal sponsor of I’m a Great Child Worldwide, a program established to empower children by enhancing their own natural strengths, confidence and speaking skills. - May 11, 2012 - United Charitable Programs
Superior Grocers Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary at Oxnard Location with Big Car Giveaway and School Donations
Superior Grocers, one of Southern California’s largest independent supermarket chains, will be celebrating its one year anniversary at its Oxnard location on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. The anniversary event will be a huge celebration for the community that includes the raffle of a 2012 Chevy Sonic car, televisions, game consoles, food samples and entertainment. Donations to three local Oxnard schools will also be given. - May 09, 2012 - Superior Grocers
Hieroglifs Translations Romania Joins Policy Center for Roma and Minorities Charity Focused on Helping Poor Children in Romania
Hieroglifs Translations Romania is delighted to announce they have joined the Policy Center for Roma and Minorities charity. Gianluca Falco – the Director of Hieroglifs Translations Romania – hopes that his actions will inspire others who want to help poor children in this... - May 09, 2012 - Hieroglifs Translations Romania
Child Safety Event Free for the Community in Mason City, IA
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life-saving safety information. - May 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Prohittingcages.com Promotes Family Togetherness
The batting cage is a great way for the entry family to interact with one another. It creates togetherness for the entire family no matter age or size of one's family. - May 01, 2012 - Prohittingcages.com
One Simple Wish Helps One Foster Child Learn to Fly
One Simple Wish, a NJ based 501 (C)3 that serves foster children, is kicking off a month-long, 4,000 mile tour for Foster Care Awareness month. First stop on the tour will be in Camden, where the nonprofit will grant wishes to two local foster children. - April 27, 2012 - One Simple Wish
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Announces New Dark Graphic Novel Series
Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books since 1976, is pleased to announce its plans to publish their first graphic novel series, Dark Graphic Novels, as part of their Fall 2012 List. - April 26, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.