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McGough Academy Team Qualifies for 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships

McGough Academy Team Qualifies for 2013 Irish Dancing World Championships

The McGough Academy Eight Hand Team Girls Under 10 Qualify at the Irish Dance Mid Atlantic Regional Championships for the World Championships 2013 in Boston, MA. - November 30, 2012 - The McGough Academy of Irish Dance

Superior Grocers Joins Forces with Nestle USA to Donate $152,000 to Local Schools in Southern California

Superior Grocers Joins Forces with Nestle USA to Donate $152,000 to Local Schools in Southern California

Superior Grocers, one of the largest independent supermarket chains in Southern California, has partnered once again with Nestlé USA to continue its commitment to education in Southern California. In an effort to support local schools, Superior Grocers and Nestlé USA’s school donation partnership will award a total of $152,000 to 132 local schools and $20,000 to the National Guard Youth Foundation. - November 29, 2012 - Superior Grocers

Las Vegas Kid-Friendly Blog Launched with Focus on Vegas Wholesome Activities and Attractions

Las Vegas Kid-Friendly Blog Launched with Focus on Vegas Wholesome Activities and Attractions

VegasKids.info is launching a blog dedicated to helping parents find children-friendly attractions and shows while visiting Las Vegas. - November 28, 2012 - New Platform Group

2nd Annual Miracle of Giving Poker Tournament This Sunday at Presque Isle Downs & Casino

All toys collected will benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. - November 28, 2012 - MTR

Free Programs Available for Children Impacted by Hurricane Sandy

Free Programs Available for Children Impacted by Hurricane Sandy

School assemblies and neighborhood programs given for free to areas hardest hit by Hurricane Sandy. Children will learn how wilderness survival skills bring security and comfort during disasters and urban survival situations. - November 28, 2012 - Children of the Earth Foundation

CS3 Technology Hosts Toys for Tots Drop-Off Location in Memory of USMC Corporal Wade Austin Toothman

Annual Toys for Tots participation creates community, benefits Toys for Tots and honors Corporal Toothman. - November 26, 2012 - CS3 Technology

OCA Deeply Concerned and Saddened About Suicide of Female Ward of the State: Children’s Advocate Reiterates Calls for a Remand Facility for Girls

The Office of The Children’s Advocate is deeply concerned about reports of a female ward of the State who was being housed at the Horizon Adult Remand Centre in St. Andrew, committing suicide yesterday, November 21, 2012. Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon-Harrison, noted that such a... - November 22, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Honda World Downey Dealership Provides Incentive for Donation for Toys for Tots Program

Honda World Downey Dealership Provides Incentive for Donation for Toys for Tots Program

With the incentive of a cheaper oil change in exchange for a toy, Honda World Downey hopes to bring in a number of toy donations. - November 21, 2012 - Honda World Downey

OneLifeLesson.com Encourages Thanksgiving Conversation to Last More Than a Lifetime

High School Student’s Website Addresses Inter-Generational Lessons and Passing Them On - November 20, 2012 - One Life Lesson

OCA Calls for Collective Responsibility in the Fight Against Child Abuse

As Jamaica joins forces with international partners and organizations worldwide to commemorate Universal Children’s Day today, November 20, 2012, the Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA), is reminding all Jamaicans that as a nation we must share in the collective responsibility of... - November 20, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Wiffle Ball Inc. President Gives New Baseball Novel Two Thumbs Up

Wiffle Ball Inc. President Gives New Baseball Novel Two Thumbs Up

Author Tom Stohlgren shows why it’s important for young athletes to hit the books as much as they hit baseballs. He coached his two boys in competitive baseball for over 16 years, and he funnels that experience into a fictional 18-year-old baseball star from Colorado, Max Redding, who is reported to be a top prospect in the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft. But what are Max’s plans if he does not get drafted? - November 17, 2012 - Tom Stohlgren, Author, LLC

"Given Our Chance" Movie Trailer Released from Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned For Life

"Given Our Chance" Movie Trailer Released from Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned For Life

The documentary trailer for "Given Our Chance" has been released. Alex King of A.K. Film Production and Editing and Izidor Ruckel of Abandoned for Life/Ruckel International are happy to announce their documentary trailer. - November 15, 2012 - A.K. Film Production and Editing

Millennials Prove Continued Force in 2012 Election

CIRCLE and Mobilize.org report Millennials active in the 2012 election. - November 13, 2012 - Mobilize.org

New Report Documents Rise in Number of Homeless Children

Issued by the Children and Families Commission of Orange County, Report Recommends Steps to Help as County Fights to End Homelessness in 10 Years - November 09, 2012 - Children and Families Commission of Orange County

Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation Mobilizing to Provide New Coats to Children Devastated by Hurricane Sandy

National non-profit Operation Warm and Firefighters Coats for Kids Foundation have launched an emergency relief effort to infuse storm-shattered communities in New York and New Jersey with brand new winter coats for children whose families have been devastated by hurricane Sandy. - November 09, 2012 - Operation Warm

Joint Forces to Protect Children from Sex Tourism: Development Partnership with the Private Sector Supporting The Code

Four of the world’s leading tourism companies together with GIZ and The Code launch a joint project to combat child sex tourism. Project partners: TUI Travel; Accor group; Kuoni Group and ITB aim to ensure and inspire action on the issue, through testing and optimization of the tools put in... - November 08, 2012 - The Code

Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City

Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City

November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption

Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Help Bring Joy to Local Needy Children This Holiday Season, Partners with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers Help Bring Joy to Local Needy Children This Holiday Season, Partners with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

Leader in self storage in Houston, Amazing Spaces® Storage Centers is an official Toys for Tots donation site. All four Amazing Spaces locations will challenge their communities to give new, unwrapped toys that will then be distributed by the Toys for Tots Program to local needy children. - November 06, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

On Veteran’s Day, Dunrobin Releases Unique Children’s Book on US Navy Blue Angels

On Veteran’s Day, Dunrobin Releases Unique Children’s Book on US Navy Blue Angels

Being a Blue Angel takes children behind the scenes with the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. “Being a Blue Angel” shows kids all the jobs the Blue Angels do, from the pilots to the maintenance crew, and more. And uses the real Blue Angels to inspire children towards science and math education, team sports, positive life choices and their dreams. This is the first book for children to ever take this approach. - November 05, 2012 - Dunrobin Publishing

Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs

Nicko McBrain, Drummer from the Band Iron Maiden, to Visit Music Students at School of Rock Coral Springs

Nicko McBrain, drummer from the band Iron Maiden, is scheduled for a meet & greet at the School of Rock Coral Springs, Thursday, November 8th at 7:45pm. - November 05, 2012 - School of Rock Coral Springs & West Broward

November Adoption Month: Children Speak Out About Their Experiences in the Child Welfare System

In honor of National Adoption Month, Spaulding for Children will hold a panel discussion for children and youth to speak about their experiences in the child welfare system on November 12th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 16250 Northland Drive, in Southfield. Spaulding for Children provides foster care,... - November 02, 2012 - Spaulding for Children

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center's New Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, Joins the Fight Against Obesity in Arizona

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center's New Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, Joins the Fight Against Obesity in Arizona

Arizona’s current obesity epidemic affects 24.7% of our population and is expected to hit 58.8% by 2030 according to the recent article released from Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). New Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Melody Rodarte DO, tells... - November 01, 2012 - Scottsdale Weight Loss Center, PLLC

Children First’s New Location in Venice Receives a Couple of Donations Thanks to a Recent Southbay Home Sale

Making Another Property a Generous Property... Children First received donations from Riddell Title & Escrow and Generous Property from the proceeds of a recent home sale in the Southbay community located in Osprey, Florida. - October 31, 2012 - Generous Property

Aya Academy of Excellence is Stacking the Personal Libraries of Children One Book at a Time

Amidst the flurry of falling leaves, Aya Academy of Excellence is traveling throughout metro Atlanta donating books to school-aged children in support of their literacy initiative. This year, over two hundred books have been distributed to children to encourage reading proficiency in accordance with Aya Academy’s mission to improve communities by supporting families through education outreach. In 2013, Aya Academy will provide outreach to families with their share space, Community Classroom. - October 28, 2012 - Aya Academy of Excellence

Utah Adopts Amber Alert GPS’ Technology to Issue AMBER Alerts to Public

The State of Utah becomes the ninth state to adopt the LEAP system (operated by Amber Alert GPS) to send out AMBER Alerts. The Law Enforcement Alerting Portal (“LEAP”) is an internet-based alerting portal designed to notify the public immediately and reduce response time when an Amber Alert is sent out. - October 26, 2012 - Amber Alert GPS

Amazing Spaces® Storage Center Area Residents Donate Funds to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston, Partner with Texas Self Storage Association

Amazing Spaces® Storage Center Area Residents Donate Funds to Support Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston, Partner with Texas Self Storage Association

Leader in self storage, Amazing Spaces Storage Centers®, raises money from customers, associates, friends, and family members to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children, a world-class hospital system that saves and improves the lives of children regardless of their family's ability to pay. Houston local communities rose to the challenge to donate. - October 22, 2012 - Amazing Spaces Storage Centers

Cotillion Expansion Plans Include Adair County

The National League of Junior Cotillions™ (NLJC) has announced plans to establish its National program in Adair County. - October 19, 2012 - National League of Junior Cotillions

Celebrities Join Together to STOMP Out Bullying

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying™ has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. On October 1st the country and those across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying™ in it Fourth Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY™... - October 18, 2012 - Love Our Children USA

Operation Warm Partners with K-LOVE and Air1 Radio’s Fall Pledge Drive

K-LOVE and Air1 Radio partner with Operation Warm to provide new high quality winter coats to a children in need. - October 14, 2012 - Operation Warm

Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More

Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs Approaches; Organizers Announce VIPs, Guest Speakers, Bands and More

Attendees include: Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild and Ward 4 City Council Member Shirley Scott. National speakers include: Colleen Lynn, Founder of DogsBite.org, and Tony Solesky whose family lies at the center of the Maryland appellate court decision, Tracey vs. Solesky, declaring "pit bulls inherently dangerous." - October 13, 2012 - Walk For Victims of Pit Bulls and Other Dangerous Dogs

New Book Released - Hooked Up: A New Generation's Surprising Take on Sex, Politics and Saving the World

Author and media ecologist, Jack Myers is pleased to announce the release of his new book, Hooked Up: A New Generation's Surprising Take on Sex, Politics and Saving the World. - October 13, 2012 - Jack Myers

Business Entrepreneur, Male Mentor Releases Highly Anicipated Message of Fatherhood to Public

Business entrepreneur and executive director, Martin Henderson has recently released the e-book version of his highly-anticipated writing, Fatherhood: A Message to Men. Fatherhood: A Message to Men is an inspiring paternal tool for men to become great fathers. Filled with thought-provoking snippets... - October 12, 2012 - Fatherhood Matters, Inc.

Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of the Girl

Celebrate the Inaugural International Day of the Girl

After a two-year campaign led by Plan Canada and thousands of Canadians, an international day to recognize girls’ rights is finally here. - October 11, 2012 - Plan Canada - Because I Am A Girl

Two Dads Create Petalianne Comic Book Indiegogo Campaign to Combat Hyper-Sexual Indoctrination of Girls

Two Dads Create Petalianne Comic Book Indiegogo Campaign to Combat Hyper-Sexual Indoctrination of Girls

An American and Canadian father duo, inspired by their daughters, are utilizing crowdfunding website indiegogo.com to raise money to publish a fantasy adventure comic book series meant to empower and educate young girls worldwide. - October 10, 2012 - Luanga Nuwame

Find a Dream’s Michael Moorer Training Fighters for Upcoming Title Bouts

Find a Dream’s Michael Moorer Training Fighters for Upcoming Title Bouts

Former Champion Fighters Vying for NABA Lightweight and WBO Light Heavyweight Titles - October 10, 2012 - Find A Dream

Lorikeet Learning LLC Stands Out by “Singing with the Shark”

Lorikeet Learning, LLC is an education solution company providing resources to educators and parents working to reach the most challenging students. By providing educational resources and products, forums, a digital community, and expertise Lorikeet will be the “go to brand” for teachers and parents of children with severe learning differences. - October 10, 2012 - Lorikeet Learning

Kirkus Praises New YA Novel "In Memory of Todd Woods"

Kirkus Praises New YA Novel "In Memory of Todd Woods"

Kirkus Indie praises the new YA novel "In Memory of Todd Woods," from first-time author Tom Taylor, calling it "A heartfelt yet unsentimental look at the lives and loves of American adolescents." - October 10, 2012 - Tom Taylor

Child Quest International Announces Amber Alert GPS Partnership

Leading Non-Profit Child Quest International Unites with Child Safety Products Leader Amber Alert GPS to Fund Education Programs for Kids and Parents - October 10, 2012 - Amber Alert GPS

Results of Type C Guidance Meeting with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors in Autism

Results of Type C Guidance Meeting with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) of ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine in the Treatment of Repetitive Behaviors in Autism

Autism Therapeutics LLC ("Autism Therapeutics") announced today that the Type C Guidance Meeting with FDA to discuss the ZYDIS® ODT Fluoxetine / Autism program has taken place. The FDA and Autism Therapeutics discussed the completion of the Phase III development of the program... - October 09, 2012 - Autism Therapeutics LLC

MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story

MaleSurvivor States Sentencing of Sandusky is the Beginning of the Next Chapter, Not the End of the Story

1 out of 6 young males are sexually abused by "Sanduskys" all over the US; MaleSurvivor says the work of healing has only just begun; remains committed to working with survivors and Penn State. - October 09, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Positive Promotions Endorses Nutrition Education for Children at Home and in the Classroom

Positive Promotions Endorses Nutrition Education for Children at Home and in the Classroom

Childhood obesity is a troublesome component to the obesity epidemic that faces our nation. As a National Strategic Partner to the USDA, Positive Promotions supports their school nutrition initiative to combat obesity through nutrition education in schools. Positive Promotions is proud to present an exclusively designed line of nutrition education tools and resources that support the USDA’s slogan “the school day just got healthier” as well as the national MyPlate and Let’s Move campaigns. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions

Positive Promotions Stands Against Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month

Positive Promotions Stands Against Bullying During National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a serious issue in today’s society, Positive Promotions presents a promotional product line to encourage today’s youth to treat others with respect. Knowledge is power. Positive Promotions is hopeful that the more students know about the intolerable act of bullying, the likelihood of it ending is greater. Their promotional products support bully prevention education and serve as a reminder to students to stand against bullying together. - October 09, 2012 - Positive Promotions

New Children’s Book Released About the Relationship Between a Boy and His Grandfather

Author, Cindy R. Juckette is pleased to announce the release of her new children’s book, Pockets. - October 06, 2012 - Cindy R. Juckette

Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Springfield, IL Oct 20, 2012

Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Springfield, IL Oct 20, 2012

Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - October 05, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Operation Entrepreneur: Entrepreneurship Empowerment Seminar Series to Prevent Gang Violence, Crime & Drug Activity

Operation Entrepreneur are seminars and workshops for high school students in Essex County, NJ dedicated to motivating young people to finish school and become entrepreneurs, created by ViewMyBrand. - October 05, 2012 - ViewMyBrand, LLC

Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness

Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness

Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.

Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012

Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012

Join Operation Kidsafe, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, the Justice Coalition and Garber Auto Mall for a free and fun child safety weekend. - October 04, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate

Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate

Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network

OCA Condemns Rape of Children in Western Jamaica: Office Calls for Implementation of Sexual Offenders’ Registry

The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has noted with deep concern and pain for the nation’s children recent reports of violent acts against children which have been reported in the media. The gruesome rape of three girls ages 8, 14, and 16 on Monday in Irwin, St. James, the... - September 27, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week

Positive Promotions Advocates a Drug-Free America During Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week is a nationally celebrated event promoting a drug-free lifestyle during the month of October. Positive Promotions is pleased to announce their product line dedicated to educating today’s youth about the dangers of drug use and encouraging them to live drug-free. With over 400 affordable products to choose from, everyone from schools, to local businesses, and other organizations can contribute to the cause by hosting a drug-free event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions

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