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Children’s Theatre of Knoxville to Premiere "Treasure Island USA"
Children’s Theatre of Knoxville will present the premiere of a new play, “Treasure Island USA,” at the Emporium Center for Arts & Culture beginning July 11. Written and directed by CTK Executive Director Zack Allen, the play is based on the classic novel “Treasure Island” with a new kid-friendly twist. Set around Charleston, S.C. during 1713, the play revolves around the well-known character Long John Silver and a gang of treasure-seeking children. - July 02, 2008 - Children’s Theatre of Knoxville, Inc.
Reach for Youth Completes Business901’s "Connect with Permission" Program
Reach for Youth received training in developing permission based marketing strategies and tactics particular to their organizational needs. This program enabled the organization to define their core message, identify their target market and ideal clients, and then develop their programs accordingly. - July 01, 2008 - Business901.com
¡Hola!® the Language & Learning Center Now Offers Extended Hours from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Montessori Preschool and Child Care Program. - June 25, 2008 - Hola The Language & Learning Center
Fast & Furious Hollywood Stuntman Sammy Maloof – Guest Speaker at Celebrate Freedom
Hollywood Stuntman, Speaker and Author Sammy Maloof, will be a featured speaker as well as ‘show how it is done in Hollywood’ through a stunt show demonstration. Sammy has been in major blockbusters including Fast & The Furious Tokyo Drift, The Hitcher, Déjà Vu, and Transporter 2. Kids and “young at heart” adults will be given the opportunity to win safe rides with Sammy in his infamous 1967 Camaro, powered by a 415 cubic inch Chevrolet engine with 640 horsepower and 640 ft. lbs. of torque. - June 24, 2008 - Winning at the Race of Life
Candelari’s Pizzeria Introduces the Kid’s Take ‘n Make Pizza Kits: New Concept in Family Dining and Fun
The Take ‘n Make Pizza Kit is a new concept in the pizza industry. Its purpose is to create a fun, at-home activity for children and their families. - June 24, 2008 - Candelari's Pizzeria
MRM Classroom Connections New Products for Teachers and Parents
Teaching Is a Calling, Not a Job. Maria Rios-Marrero director of MRM Classroom Connections creator of Word Wall Words for First Grade and Word Wall Words for Second Grade has a passion for teaching and learning. As a teacher for 25 years, she taught children with special needs, language concerns,... - June 21, 2008 - MRM Classroom Connections LLC
The Party Animals Live Join Forces with Venture IAB
The Party Animals Live, a new Rock n Roll Kid Show, is now teaming up with Venture IAB. Venture is a full service talent and marketing agency who's clients range from Muse Watson (NCIS and Prison Break) to Christopher Knight (The Surreal Life and Celebrity Circus). Together they will market this new brand of family entertainment, - June 20, 2008 - The Party Animals, LLC
Snugfits™ Debuts Modern Collection of Cool Baby Tees and Onesies
Snugfits™ online boutique serves up gourmet onesies, tees and clothing accessories for preemies through toddlers and gives back to a charity near and dear to the founder's heart. - June 18, 2008 - Snugfits™
Cheval Equestrian Community Sales and Information Center Now Open
The Cheval Sales and Information Center is now open to the public in Mint Hill showcasing Charlotte’s newest Tuscan-inspired equestrian community. The center is open seven days a week, Monday through Friday from 11am to 6pm; Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Located off... - June 17, 2008 - Marketing Specifics
Russ Allen Reports Link Found Between Electrical Pollution and Autism in Children
Since the 1990s, autism has become the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States. With numbers on an annual rise, it has been estimated that one in every 150 births (24,000 newborns a year) will be diagnosed with autism. - June 14, 2008 - Glenmore Books
Summer Day Camp for Teens is a Beautiful Experience
All About Me Beauty Camp builds character, ethics, confidence and self esteem though developing inner and outer beauty for 13 - 17 year old teens. - June 13, 2008 - All About Me Beauty Camp
Maryland Web Design Firm Wins Top Honors for Education Web Site
Bethesda Design Web, a full-service web design firm, today won Outstanding Achievement for Excellence in Design and more for the web site of Explore-It-All Science Center, a nonprofit educational science organization. - June 10, 2008 - Bethesda Design Web
Educational Gifts Provide Tasteful Alternatives
The Cookie Cupboard has just introduced a complete line of educational gift baskets and gifts that combine the wonder of learning with the tastiness of gourmet cookies, chocolate and candy. - June 10, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Delaware State Police and Bank of America Will Provide the Safe Kids Card Child Identification Program for a 2nd Year
Through a continued partnership with the Ronnie Williams Foundation, Bank of America Charitable Foundation and the Delaware State Police, over 3,000 Delaware children have received the state-of-the-art digital ID kits. - June 08, 2008 - Safe Kids Card, Inc
New UK Based Website for Natural and Organic Beauty Launches This Week
The Natural Beauty Store (www.naturalbeautystore.com), a new online store and resource for natural and organic beauty, was launched this week to serve the growing demand for natural alternatives to beauty care. It offers both commercial beauty products and natural cosmetic raw materials, to enable customers to explore both worlds of natural beauty. The website will also provide regular news, articles, and product reviews for its users, and offer a platform for experts in the natural beauty industry. - June 05, 2008 - The Natural Beauty Store
Ready, Set, Art - Abrakadoodle to Open in Central Orange County
Abrakadoodle coming to Central Orange County with summer camps starting in July. - June 05, 2008 - Abrakadoodle of Central Orange County
Announcing the Fifth Annual, International Angel Faces’ Retreat a Six Day Retreat for Adolescent Girls with Severe Facial Injuries from U.S. and Mexico
Mission is to provide healing retreats and ongoing support designed to inspire adolescent girls with severe facial disfigurements to achieve their optimum potential and develop meaningful relationships for themselves, their families, and their communities. The unique 6-day retreat is held in a private setting, and is designed to teach adolescent girls how to increase self-confidence, and improve their self image while embracing their trauma and facial difference. - May 31, 2008 - Angel Faces
Veteran Disney Animator Releases Second Children's Storybook, Colorful Tale of Adventure, Struggle and Faith That Captures the Imagination
Independent film producer, illustrator and art director, Davy Liu, will release his second children's book, Fire Fish, on June 28, 2008. Inspired by historical events from the book of Exodus, Liu weaves an colorful tale of adventure, struggle and faith that captures the imagination. - May 30, 2008 - Kendu Films
Niños Del Café - Java Times Caffé Non-Profit Organization Strives to Improve the Living Conditions of Children Whose Parents' Work in the Coffee Producing States
Niños del Cafe started in 2004 with the objective to help the coffee producers of Mexico, offering their children better living conditions. This organization is part of the Java Times Caffe company - javatimescaffe.com, which has broad experience in the coffee world through the stores it has handled since 1999. The owner, Antonio Leite, has been in very close contact with these producers and is keenly aware of the needs they have. - May 28, 2008 - Java Times Caffé
NuU Medspa Join the Mission to March for Babies®; NuU Participate in Raising Awareness for March of Dimes®
NuU Medspa has devoted their efforts to The 39th Annual March for Babies held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at the Wesley Bolin Plaza, AZ. The March of Dimes® Walk heightens awareness and funds for the prevention of premature birth – the leading cause of newborn death and healthy... - May 28, 2008 - NuU Unlimited
Core Naturals Partners with Vitamin Angels in Support of Their Mission with Salba's Unique "Seeds of Mercy" Program
Core Naturals, the nutritional company responsible for introducing Salba, the ancient Aztec "Superseed," to the US, has partnered with Vitamin Angels, the unique non-profit organization dedicated to providing vital nutrition globally for more than 14 years. Salba is the richest whole food source of omega 3 and fiber found in nature, and is the star in Core Naturals’ Seeds of Mercy Program. - May 28, 2008 - Core Naturals
Dance Connection Sweeps Regional Competition
Las Vegas Dance Company Takes Home Awards in 5 Categories. - May 27, 2008 - Dance Connection Studio
Santa Clarita Rotary Club Receives Multiple Awards at District Conference
The Santa Clarita Rotary Club received 5 major awards at the Rotary District Conference last Saturday. Among the awards was one for the project completed at Old Orchard Elementary School in Newhall, one for public relations, one for the vocational program that included many local businesses throughout Santa Clarita, and one for the Interact Club started at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch. - May 27, 2008 - Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club
HeartShare Pre-School Moving to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn
After 12 years in Bay Ridge, HeartShare Human Services of New York’s First Step Early Childhood Center is moving to the former St. Finbar’s elementary school in Bensonhurst this summer. Offering vital education services to children from 3 to 5 years old with developmental delays or... - May 24, 2008 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Exergame Fitness & Avanti Fitness Partner to Launch the Debut of the World’s Only Motorized Climbing Wall... the Skywall
Exergame Fitness & Avanti Fitness partner to launch the debut of the world’s only motorized climbing wall…The Skywall. Carlos Aviles of Avanti Fitness says, “Upon introducing the Skywall to the American market our goal at Avanti Fitness was to find a distributor that could... - May 23, 2008 - Exergame Fitness
Retailers Take Hands-on Approach to Hand Sanitizer Products; Wal-Mart, Target Lead the Way in Taking Stock of $100 Million-a-Year Category
As health care and infection control experts remain increasingly vocal in promoting proper hand hygiene as the best way to protect against the spread of easily-transmitted germs and bacteria, the country’s leading retailers are taking notice of a growing trend within the $100 million-a-year market for hand sanitizer products; consumers are demanding alcohol-free products that can provide the same germ killing effectiveness as legacy, alcohol-based gels, but without the dangerous side-effects. - May 22, 2008 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Child Friendly Internet Browser Eliminates Children’s Exposure to Pornography and Predators
Over twenty six popular children’s characters are known to be fraudulently linked to sites that promote pornography. This year, one out of every seven children will be approached by a sexual predator online. Twelve percent of websites on the Internet are known to contain pornographic... - May 21, 2008 - My Kids Browser
Citinannies.net Re-Launches a Service to Help Families and Nannies Fight Nigerian Scams
CitiNannies.net is the first family membership organization to offer families and candidates prescreening for the defense of fraud schemes and Nigerian scams. - May 17, 2008 - CitiNannies LLC
Kid's Summer Cooking Camp at Cuisine Classique in Tucson
Cuisine Classique's new Kids Summer Cooking Camp is intended for children ages 5 to 12 who like to cook and have fun. - May 16, 2008 - Cuisine Classique
First Book-Metro Phoenix, Borders® and Waldenbooks® Stores Bring the Gift of New Books To Children in Need
First Book-Metro Phoenix was excited to grant $4,000 in Borders gift cards to local non-profits that directly serve children in need. This year First Book-Metro Phoenix had the privilege to distribute these gift cards to Motheread® Arizona, The Family School, Los Arcos United Methodist Church, Wesley Community Center, Mesa Early Learning and Lincoln Learning Center. This is the second consecutive year that Borders, Waldenbooks and First Book have joined together for a holiday fundraising drive. - May 15, 2008 - First Book - Metro Phoenix
Climbers to Attempt to Summit Highest Peaks in 50 States En Masse to Raise Funds for Children With AIDS
Summer Summit Challenge to be Held June 27 to July 6 to Benefit American Foundation for Children with AIDS. - May 13, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
What Happens When You Combine the Tribeca Family Festival Street Fair and NY Artist Alex Beard with on Site Energy Co? You Get BioEla, the 208 Volt Elephant
In a behemoth effort to show their commitment to "going green" this year, the Tribeca Film Festival’s Family Street Fair challenged nature artist, writer and traveler, Alex Beard. The challenge was to create an arts and crafts activity that would incorporate one of the events'... - May 11, 2008 - On Site Energy
Stuff a Bear at Stuff a Zoo....a Company with All the Right Stuff
Stuff a Zoo, an up and coming stuffable animal company, is working its way to the top of the teddy bear stuffing industry. - May 08, 2008 - Stuff a Zoo
PR.com Interviews Anne Frank’s Cousin and Last Living Relative, Buddy Elias
Anne Frank’s only living direct relative, Buddy Elias, speaks exclusively with PR.com’s Allison Kugel about his famous cousin and the Anne Frank-Fonds in Switzerland. - May 07, 2008 - PR.com
Make a Difference Discount Card (Maddcard); One Way to Offset High Gas Prices
The product is unique, the concept is one of a kind and the support is second to none. Now in their second year, Maddcard is available to all schools in the Alabama River Region, both public and private. Make A Difference Discount Card was given that name because the income generated was one way... - May 07, 2008 - Make A Difference Discount Card
Cambridge International Gives Back to the Community
Cambridge International, Inc., an industry leader in metal product fabricator including drag mats, conveyor belting and wire cloth, continues to develop its long-standing commitment to the community by donating 27 drag mats to local schools and parks & recreation organizations. Cambridge Drag... - May 03, 2008 - Cambridge International
Simple Idea Stops NewEra Baseball Caps Being Stolen
A Nottingham hip hop clothing company is embroidering kids names on their NewEra baseball caps to prevent them from getting stolen. - May 02, 2008 - Dollars Urban Wear
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse Announces 2008 Summer Camp Schedule
Joe Dumars Fieldhouse (www.joedumarsfieldhouse.com) announced opening of registration for its largest summer camp schedule ever. Beginning the week of June 16 and going through the week of Aug. 25, more than 80 different camps are being offered for children ages 18 months to 17 years. These... - May 01, 2008 - Joe Dumars Fieldhouse
Boston University’s Center for Digital Imaging Arts (CDIABU) Partners with Children’s Hospital Boston on Animation Project Event
CDIABU 3D Animation students tackle an inspiring project in a 24-hour animation marathon. - April 30, 2008 - The Center for Digital Imaging at Boston University
Thomas-Somero Design Increases Charitable Donations
Hollywood-based design team Thomas-Somero Design donates over $30,000 in services to various charitable causes. - April 28, 2008 - Thomas-Somero Design
Mother Earth Fundraising Allows Schools to ‘Raise Money Responsibly’
Website featuring eco-friendly products offers alternative to traditional catalog-style fundraisers. - April 27, 2008 - Mother Earth Fundraising
Söfft Shoe Company Donates Shoes to Teachers of the Not-for-Profit Program, Dancing Classrooms
Söfft Shoe Company, makers of women’s footwear brands Söfft and Softspots, today announced they are donating shoes to the teachers of Dancing Classrooms, a project of the American Ballroom Theater Company, a not-for-profit organization based in New York City. Dancing Classrooms was... - April 26, 2008 - Sofft Shoe Company
Credit Card Gives Mom Huggin’ Credits
Picturoo.com makes credit cards that can be redeemed for hugs. - April 26, 2008 - Picturoo.com
Four Teens Fully Recover from Autism
Press Conference and World Premiere Movie. - April 25, 2008 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs Celebrate One Year of Service in India
The Malaria Foundation International is pleased to report that its partners in Assam, India are celebrating one year of service as leaders of End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs, which have been educating children and communities about malaria and reducing the prospects for illness, suffering and death caused by this disease. - April 23, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Yoga—the Younger the Better
Lazy Lizards Yoga launches redesigned website from new owner Karen Allaire, mother and yoga instructor. Her passion for Lazy Lizards Yoga developed when her own son started practicing with her at home. She was amazed to see how natural Yoga comes to a child, and how radiant and calm her son was... - April 22, 2008 - Lazy Lizards Yoga
Ochanga Celebrates 1st Year of Providing Trendy Boys Fashions
Ochanga celebrates 1st year of providing trendy boys fashions at the 2nd Annual LA Baby Celebration Expo in Los Angeles, CA. - April 20, 2008 - Ochanga International Clothing for Boys, LLC
Offshore Sailing School Announces New Eco-Friendly Family Learning Adventures
A long-time proponent of wind-driven power, Offshore Sailing School has just announced eco-friendly family sailing vacations at three Florida resort campuses, tailored exclusively for those who want to learn how to safely and confidently harness the wind while gaining a lifelong skill. - April 10, 2008 - Offshore Sailing School
McGrath Training Systems Supports Adoption of California Law Extending Sexual Misconduct Statute of Limitations
Mary Jo McGrath, investigative attorney and expert witness in cases of educator sexual misconduct, believes the California legislature must extend statute of limitation for educator sexual abuse to the alleged victim's 26th birthday. Current law allows school districts to benefit from their own negligence. - April 09, 2008 - McGrath Training Systems
Wild Heart Ranch "Kids Club" Connecting Online and Offline Play with Endangered Animal and Environmental Brands
Wildheartranch.com Creates Connectivity to Brands with Characters, Video Games, Animation and Education. - April 08, 2008 - Wild Heart Ranch, Inc.