Recent Headlines
Within Organizations & Institutions
North Florida Land Trust Has Acquired Hundreds of Acres in Their Preservation Portfolio
More than 600 acres of environmentally sensitive land will be preserved in Putnam County. - December 29, 2018 - North Florida Land Trust
Number One Swing Band in the UK Sets Dancers Hopping at Final 2018 Swing Dance for Charity
On Thursday December 20th at Clearwater’s Fort Harrison, the Jive Aces, the number one swing band in the United Kingdom wrapped up the year for nearly 100 dancers at the monthly Swing Dance for Charity. The dance floor was jam-packed and the spirits high, but more importantly, funds were... - December 28, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Winter Wonderland’s Final Night Makes 26 Years of Helping Others
On December 22, The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) concluded the 26th year of Winter Wonderland, gathering toys and food over a three week period to donate to local charities for distribution to low income families in Pinellas County. Volunteers asked guests entering Winter Wonderland to... - December 28, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Timucuan Parks Foundation Has Added Two New Members to Its Board of Directors
Katie Mitura and Kathy Stark have joined the board of directors. - December 28, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
Tennessee United for Human Rights Educates the Next Generation
Part of an international movement, Tennessee United for Human Rights is raising awareness in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. - December 28, 2018 - United for Human Rights
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Learn What Makes an Idea Stick
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - December 28, 2018 - Religion Communicators Council
Timucuan Parks Foundation Presents Awards to Supporters of Preservation Parks
Awards presented during the 26th Annual Environmental Awards Ceremony. - December 27, 2018 - Timucuan Parks Foundation
President Signs 2018 Farm Act; Agricultural Hemp Reclassified as Farm Crop; Maui Plantings to Begin in 2019
The Hawaiian Island of Maui, with three growing seasons to expedite research and abundant vacant land and water left from the end of Sugar Production just two years ago, is a particularly fertile location to facilitate the return of Hemp to our society. The Maui Hemp Institute for Research and Sustainability is dedicated to agricultural and product research here, which will benefit the world. - December 22, 2018 - Maui Hemp Institute
Foster Children Experience the Holidays at Winter Wonderland
On December 15th, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization and Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) held a special event at Downtown Clearwater’s Winter Wonderland for foster children and families. The over 230 guests enjoyed the usual Winter Wonderland activities with a special... - December 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Shorecrest Announces Record-Breaking Philanthropic Gift
Shorecrest Preparatory School is pleased to announce it has received an anonymous $2 million gift to the Transform Campaign. The gift is the single largest in the school's 95+ year history and brings the total raised for Transform to more than $9 million. Transform is the final puzzle piece to the... - December 22, 2018 - Shorecrest Preparatory School
Despite Stormy Weather, Holiday Cheer Prevails at the Scientology Information Center
On Friday, December 14th, the community braved the elements to attend the Holiday Party showcase at the Scientology Information Center. - December 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Non-Profit Leaders Learn to Grow Volunteer-Base at Clearwater Community Volunteers Center
On December 18th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center held its monthly charity networking event featuring Ms. Pam Ryan Anderson, Executive Director of CCV. In addition to networking, non-profit leaders listened to Ms. Ryan Anderson give advice on building and maintaining a volunteer... - December 22, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Councilmember Rishi Kumar at Elon Musk's Loop Tunnel Opening
Councilmember Rishi Kumar was present at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Elon Musk’s first tunnel in Los Angeles for the Boring Company. - December 21, 2018 - Rishi Kumar for Congress 2020
The Business Architecture Guild® is Pleased to Announce the 7th Annual Business Architecture Innovation Summit and Workshop
The 7th Annual Business Architecture Innovation Summit and Workshop Are you using business architecture to enhance the customer experience, transform your business model, enhance agile and blockchain efforts, or deliver digital and IT transformation initiatives? Do you want more insights into... - December 21, 2018 - Business Architecture Guild
"Spirituality for EVERYONE": A Free Gift of Multimedia Universal and Personal Spirituality
"Spirituality for Dummies" is now the "Spirituality for EVERYONE Multimedia Course," available free worldwide to schools, military, caregivers, parents, life coaches, friends, churches, and everyone. - December 21, 2018 - Sharon Janis
Call for AI Ethics Fellows to Better Understand the Societal Impacts of Artificial Intelligence
Montreal Artificial Intelligence Ethics Institute (MAIEI) launches worldwide call for applications for inaugural 2019-2020 MAIEI Fellowship. - December 21, 2018 - Montreal AI Ethics Institute
CEQ Italia and QVExtra! International Host Memorable Dinner Parties to Celebrate High Quality European EVOO
For key journalists, social media influencers, nutritionists who were part of the EU-supported Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Consortium exclusive guest list, the dinner parties were a delicious learning experience - leaving little doubt that the best menus are always made with EVOO – and love...Altogether, the food, wine pairings, flavorful, luxurious EVOO, ambience, and the bonhomie “ingredients" combined to produce a lasting epicurean memory. - December 20, 2018 - CEQ Italia
World Renowned Horsewoman Lets Her Students Tell the Story in New Horsemanship Book
Students of Reach Out to Horses, a comprehensive program for horse enthusiasts to learn more about the language of the horse, compile their stories of discovery in a new book. "Escaping Tradition: The Next Generation of Horsemanship" journeys with 10 students of ROTH and founder, Anna Twinney, as they share their life-altering and illuminating experiences. - December 20, 2018 - Reach Out to Horses
Lancaster Theological Seminary Opens 194th Spring Term with Address by Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace
Lancaster Theological Seminary welcomes Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace to deliver the Spring Convocation address on Jan. 11, 2019. - December 20, 2018 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
Lancaster Theological Seminary Awarded $100,000 Grant for Scholarships
Lancaster Theological Seminary has received a $100,000 grant from the Powder Mill Foundation of York, Pennsylvania, to fund Lancaster Seminary's Empowering Religious Leadership in York County project by providing scholarships to York students and stipends for field education performed at York County churches and nonprofit organizations. - December 19, 2018 - Lancaster Theological Seminary
European High Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oils Go to the Head of the Class! CEQ Italia and QVExtra! International Help Educate US Culinary Students
In a series of training courses in Boston, Providence, and New York, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) experts from the Spanish EVOO Association QVExtra! International and the Italian Consortium CEQ Italia demonstrated the key elements that distinguish the quality difference of premium European EVOO to... - December 19, 2018 - CEQ Italia
Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD
As many as 3.9 million veterans in 2018 are suffering from PTSD. Medical marijuana (medically defined as "cannabis") has been found to be effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Sarah Stenuf, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the New York based nonprofit Veteran's Ananda, has partnered with Ultimatum Inc. and sponsor, StrainConnect, to provide veterans with PTSD the help they need and deserve, which includes safe access to cannabis. - December 19, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Cure Dystonia Now and National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association Announce a New Grant to Validate Tool for Spasmodic Dysphonia
Cure Dystonia Now (CDN) and the National Spasmodic Dysphonia Association (NSDA) announced a new grant designed to validate an outcome measurement protocol for use with spasmodic dysphonia (SD), a neurological voice disorder. - December 19, 2018 - National Spasmodic Dypshonia Association
Llamaste Yoga Center Opens Student Focused Studio in DUMBO
Llamaste Yoga Center and Boutique has opened and is now accepting individuals interested in open-level vinyasa flow which focuses on student needs and goals. - December 19, 2018 - Llamaste Yoga Center & Boutique
New Website Seeks to Offer Platform for Digital Discussions of Religious Matters
God.AG creates a greater understanding of faith, God and the digital world. At the very core of the site is the belief in freedom of religion. - December 18, 2018 - God.AG
Long Island Museum Showcases Work of Jefferson’s Ferry Residents
“Through Our Eyes” exhibit held in recognition of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Family Caregivers Month. - December 18, 2018 - Jefferson's Ferry
Citizens9.com Launches to Help You Create Meaningful Business & Social Connections
Who do you call when everything around you crumbles? The more fortunate ones have a large network of people they know, however, a larger percentage of the world’s population are mostly on their own. - December 18, 2018 - Citizens 9 Exclusive Club
Krewe of Selene Crowns New Royalty
Krewe of Selene celebrates 21 years hosting their Coronation Ball and crowning 2018-2019 Queen and King. - December 18, 2018 - Krewe of Selene
Beyond Chemistry Keynotes Society of Single Professionals Convention
San Francisco's annual convention for single professionals takes place on Jan. 19, 2019, at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in Union Square. - December 18, 2018 - Society of Single Professionals
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Xi Omega Chapter Hosted Gala to Celebrate 95 Years of Service to the Washington, DC Community
On Saturday, December 15, 2018, the 500 women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Omega Chapter celebrated 95 years service to the Washington, DC community, with a gala at the Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown. Themed "A Legacy of Service for 95 Years," this black-tie event payed... - December 16, 2018 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Xi Omega Chapter
Russell Bozeman Named Mississippi's 13th State Forester
The Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of Russell Bozeman to serve as Mississippi’s 13th State Forester, effective December 15, 2018. - December 16, 2018 - Mississippi Forestry Commission
Three Master Agencies Mark Up to 20 Years as SIAA Partners
Three master agencies celebrate anniversaries: Hudson Valley Agency Alliance of New York is celebrating 20 years with SIAA and has 81 members. Tague Alliance Insurance Services of California is celebrating 15 years with SIAA and has 110 members. Mountain Empire Agency Alliance of Tennessee is celebrating 10 years and has 131 members. SIAA now has a total of 48 master agencies which have signed more than 13% of the independent agency market as member agencies across the continental United States. - December 16, 2018 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
Rising Ground Helps Families Cope During the Holidays
Why the Bronx Family Mental Health Clinic is Giving Its Parents Cocoa and a "Coping Skills Kit" for the Holidays - December 15, 2018 - Rising Ground
Clearwater Community Volunteers to Impart Message to Nonprofits at Final Charity Luncheon of 2018
On December 18th the Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center will host its final charity luncheon of the year, gathering local nonprofits to celebrate crossing the threshold of 2018 to 2019. Pam Ryan-Anderson, Executive Director for the Clearwater Community Volunteers, will deliver a personal... - December 15, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Jive Aces to Perform Live at Winter Wonderland
On December 16th, the United Kingdom’s Jive Aces will bring holiday cheer to Downtown Clearwater's Winter Wonderland with a concert performance for all to enjoy. There is no cost to attend. Winter Wonderland is located on the corner of Drew Street and N. Fort Harrison Avenue, in downtown... - December 15, 2018 - Church of Scientology FSO
Nashville Religion Communicators Council Hears About Strategic Marketing
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC) meets monthly to talk about topics of interest and hear from professionals in religious communications. - December 15, 2018 - Religion Communicators Council
Author Phyllis Grann Donates 220,000 Books to Reach Out and Read
Nearly a quarter of a million books will be given to newborn parents across the country to build baby’s first library. - December 15, 2018 - Reach Out and Read
Muse Illuminate, the Ultimate Personal Development Monthly Kit
Muse Illuminate Launches with First Monthly Subscription Box; Personal development platform delivers seminar experience to subscribers’ doors - December 14, 2018 - Muse Illuminate
ThinkZILLA PR & Consulting Group Receives 2018 Best Marketing of Atlanta Award
Atlanta Award Program Honors the Achievement - December 13, 2018 - Thinkzilla Consulting Group LLC
Fitness App Releases the World’s Kindest Referral Program Ever; Just Invite a Friend to Feed a Child
After a $300K ngel investment and achieving a charity milestone of Rs. 30 million for 20 of its nonprofit partners, Impact App - the fitness kindness app - celebrates this success with its users through a referral campaign aiming at feeding 100K meals to hungry children across India. - December 13, 2018 - Green Freedom Private Limited
WAFA Announces the Winners of the 2018 Water Air Food Awards
These “silent heroes” beat the odds to provide their communities with clean water, air, and food. The world needs to hear from them! - December 13, 2018 - Water Air Food Awards
Parker Joined by City and State Officials to Cut Ribbon on Award-Winning Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Revitalization Project
Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker (9th District) was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, State Senator Art Haywood, Philadelphia Commerce Director Harold T. Epps and other leaders to cut the ribbon on an award-winning revitalization project on the Vernon Road Commercial Corridor in Philadelphia's East Mt. Airy neighborhood. - December 13, 2018 - Office of Councilwoman Cherelle Parker
The Society of North American Goldsmiths Announces Namita Gupta Wiggers as the Keynote Speaker for 2019 Annual Conference
The Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG) has announced that noted curator and arts educator Namita Gupta Wiggers will be the keynote speaker at its 2019 annual conference in Chicago, IL. - December 13, 2018 - Society of North American Goldsmiths
Announcing a New Competition – The Next Impactor; A Contest to Discover People with an Impacful Story, Mission, Business or Talent, the Winner Will Receive a $250K Prize
(www.thenextimpactor.com) Local Entrepreneurs Jeff Levin (Founder of the www.co-opmovement.com) and Loren Michaels Harris (Founder of the Power of We Symposium) announced today they are on a quest to find and discover The Next Impactor. This world needs hope, inspiration & positive role models driven to impact others. They created this competition to discover & broadcast these individuals making a difference in this first ever global competition of it’s kind. - December 12, 2018 - The Co-Op Network
Celebrate One Million Lives Changed by the Gift of a Wheelchair at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles
Free Wheelchair Mission hosts an exclusive screening of powerful documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," featuring the story of Free Wheelchair Mission’s one millionth wheelchair recipient. - December 12, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 70th Anniversary Rock for Human Rights Concert
Wil Seabrook is a singer/songwriter that created Rock for Human Rights. He tours with his band to bring awareness to the 30 Human Rights created by Eleanor Roosevelt and delegates of the United Nations. - December 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology Atlanta
PopularCBDBrands.com Announces the Best CBD Oils of 2018-2019
PopTheCBD.com, the pioneering site that publishes unrivaled rankings based on advanced data science/machine learning modeling methods, has released it’s yearly update ranking of the "The Best CBD Oils." The ranking is available at: https://popularcbdbrands.com/best-cbd-oils/ As the... - December 12, 2018 - Strategic Data Science, LLC
Meet the Savvy Woman Behind Atlanta's 1st Fitness NightClub, AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio
Meet Sonya Simpson, an African American female and her savvy team behind AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio - a unique Pilates studio located in Atlanta's downtown midtown area. AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio is a revolutionary complete studio experience, founded by Sonya, that merges... - December 12, 2018 - AlterEgo Pilates & Fitness Studio
Church of Scientology Choir Delights Downtown Clearwater
On December 1st, the Church of Scientology Choir donned Victorian-style attire and took to downtown Clearwater’s Cleveland street to sing Holiday favorite sing-alongs and Holiday cheer. Along the way, families joined to listen and children participated in the performances with bells and hand held percussion instruments. - December 12, 2018 - Church of Scientology
Citizens Commission on Human Rights to Hold Forum on the Cause of Racism
Citizens Commission on Human Rights of Nashville (CCHR Nashville) is holding a special forum at the end of January 2019. - December 12, 2018 - CCHR Nashville