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Lake Hopatcong Foundation’s 4th Annual Block Party is Just Around the Corner
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation Block Party is just five weeks away. This must attend event celebrates New Jersey’s largest lake: from recreation and leisure to business and everyday living. The fourth-annual event, to be held from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, May 13, 2017 (rain or shine), at... - April 07, 2017 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
Vibrant Palette Presents “Emergence: An Exhibition of Initial Works,” April 13
Studio for adult artists with developmental disabilities presents artwork by eight Seattle artists. - April 06, 2017 - Vibrant Palette Arts Center
Galen College of Nursing Names Dr. Joan Frey Academic President
Galen College of Nursing announced today that Joan Frey, EdD, MSN, BS, has accepted the position of Academic President. Since 2008, Dr. Frey served as the Dean of Galen’s Louisville campus, having served the role of acting Academic President since May 2016. As Galen’s Academic... - April 06, 2017 - Galen College of Nursing
Daryl A. Benz Honored as Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Daryl A. Benz, of West Chester, Pennsylvania, has recently been recognized as a 2017 Professional of the Year in Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Power and HVAC Services. - April 06, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
Flora H. Sowell to be Honored as the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month
Flora H. Sowell, of Charlotte, North Carolina, will be the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Biography of the Month for August, 2017. This honor is bestowed in recognition of her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Healthcare. - April 06, 2017 - Strathmore Who's Who
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Joins in Supporting the Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017
The Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists (SOGH) announces its support of the bipartisan Preventing Maternal Deaths Act of 2017 (HR1318) that will strengthen states’ efforts in the prevention of maternal deaths and identify solutions to improve health care quality and outcomes for mothers. The Act... - April 06, 2017 - Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists
New Jersey LGBT Chamber Seeks to Raise Success Rate for Diverse Businesses
Nationally, LGBT businesses contributed more than a trillion dollars to the US economy and more than 30,000 jobs in 2015 with numbers continually on the rise.* In New Jersey, the NJ LGBT Chamber of Commerce wants to elevate the profile of these businesses in the tri-state region. On April 11th at... - April 06, 2017 - NJ LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Local Teacher Announces Campaign for State Superintendent Office
Local teacher, Kathy Hoffman, has announced her candidacy for the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction office. - April 06, 2017 - Elect Kathy Hoffman
WDM United Methodist Early Learning Preschool to Host Health and Safety Superheros Family Night
Children and families will be able to learn about water, weather safety, nutrition and more at the 5th annual Health and Safety Superheros Family Night, sponsored by the Early Childhood Education Committee for the West Des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool. The free family-friendly... - April 06, 2017 - West Des Moines United Methodist Early Learning Preschool
MSH-Perú and White Ribbon Alliance Partner to Improve Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition in Bolivia
Two women die every day in Bolivia during pregnancy, childbirth, or the postpartum period. That figure is four times as high for indigenous women in rural areas than it is for women in the cities. Because the majority of these deaths are preventable, White Ribbon Alliance (WRA) and MSH-Perú are proud to announce a new partnership to help women of childbearing age in the rural area of Beni make more informed health choices during their pregnancies and to improve nutrition in the area. - April 06, 2017 - White Ribbon Alliance
OHEL's Annual Legislative Breakfast Draws Public and Community-Wide Supporters as OHEL Looks to Summer Opening of the New OHEL Jaffa Family Campus
Policy makers, elected officials, advocates and community activists gathered for the 4th Annual Legislative Breakfast on Friday morning, March 31st The event strove to acknowledge the breadth of services and the impact OHEL makes in various communities and further break down various stigmas that... - April 06, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
CrossLink Publishing Proudly Announces One of Its Best Releases, "The Power of a Woman"
Amilliah Kenya, author of "The Power of a Woman" says, "God has embedded in women unique and strong qualities to influence the world deeply and widely. Women have strength, resilience, commitment, wisdom, determination, and knowledge. This is what the world needs today." - April 05, 2017 - CrossLink Publishing
Bonnie M.L. Fujii Honored as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Bonnie M.L. Fujii of Honolulu, Hawaii has been honored as a VIP Member for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of education. About Bonnie M.L. Fujii Ms. Fujii has over 20 years experience in the... - April 05, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Michelle C. Onesto Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michelle C. Onesto of Thousand Oaks, California has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of financial and insurance services. About Michelle C. Onesto Ms. Onesto has over 14... - April 05, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
New Missouri Nonprofit Names Board of Directors
The MO Better Foundation, a newly-formed nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Missourians with physical disabilities has announced that the following individuals will serve as founding members and officers of the MO Better Foundation Board of Trustees: · Andrew Tessmer, an... - April 05, 2017 - MO Better Foundation
David Fisch, Vice President, Semiconductor Market & Technology Analysis with Tessera, to Speak at TKG’s Strategic IP Portfolio Management: Your Guide in 2017 Webinar
David Fisch, Vice President, Semiconductor Market & Technology Analysis with Tessera, to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Strategic IP Portfolio Management: Your Guide in 2017 - April 05, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Chequemates! a Prosocial Outreach Group Shunning Bad with Good
A unified effort to educate, cater and protect the weak, vulnerable and violated. - April 05, 2017 - Chequemates Prosocial Outreach
As OHEL Expands, Alan Secter Appointed New Chief Development Officer
Moishe Hellman and Mel Zachter Co-Presidents of OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services announce the appointment of Alan Secter as the new Chief Development Officer of OHEL. - April 05, 2017 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Eighteen-Year-Old to Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy and Enjoy Final Dream Trip
National dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults brings Dream trip to life - April 05, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Keep Irving Beautiful Works with Youth and Faith Groups in Blanket Project - “No-Sew” Blankets Made and Donated to Charities Blanket Project
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) is fortunate to work with many volunteers who enjoy doing whatever they can to make a positive difference in their community, whether that is participating in a cleanup or park beautification project, or in a recent addition to KIB’s programs – making... - April 05, 2017 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Foreign-Policy Analyst and Military Historian Max Boot to Speak at Free Lecture
Max Boot, the Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow in National Security Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, will be the featured speaker as part of the Dr. Bernard & Jeanette Gordon Halperin Memorial Lecture Series. Mr. Boot will appear on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 4:00pm in the Abess Sanctuary at Temple Israel, 137 NE 19th Street, Miami, Florida, 33132. The topic of his lecture will be Israel’s Search for Security: From 1948 to Today. - April 05, 2017 - Temple of Greater Miami
The Western Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Celebrates 65 Years of Service in the Community at Its Annual Western Regional Conference
More than 300 members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (SGRho) from all over the Western United States will converge on Chandler, AZ from April 21-23, 2017 for its 65th Annual Western Regional Conference. The conference will be held at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Golf Resort. Led by Western... - April 05, 2017 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Alan “AP” Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards
On May 12th, 2017 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the 53rd Annual Whitney M. Young Jr Awards Dinner will showcase two amazing forces of change in our community: Alan "AP" Powell and Grand Canyon University. This annual event recognizes individuals and corporations who have exhibited genuine concern for the community. The award is giving to those whose everyday actions exemplify the principles for which Whitney M. Young, Jr. stood. - April 04, 2017 - Greater Phoenix Urban League
National Public Health Week is April 3-9
The Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) invites communities across Kansas to celebrate National Public Health Week on April 3-9 by recognizing the contributions and successes of public health and working to improve population health in Kansans. The American Public Health Association and KPHA... - April 04, 2017 - Kansas Public Health Association
Tanya C. Davies, JD Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Tanya C. Davies, JD of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Tanya C. Davies, JD Ms. Davies has over 11 years experience in the... - April 04, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Woman of Excellence Members Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide of Farmingdale, New York is proud to recognize their newest Woman of Excellence members who will be included in their next edition for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About Strathmore’s New Woman of Excellence... - April 04, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Gateway Family YMCA Wants Kids to “Charge Into Summer” During Annual Healthy Kids Day®
Event encourages kids to stay active and keep learning all summer long - April 04, 2017 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Great Old Broads for Wilderness Announces Mother’s Day Art for Advocacy Fundraiser Event
Great Old Broads for Wilderness will hold a fundraiser family event featuring silent and live art auctions, music, and activities for all ages at the Fox Fire Farms Winery. - April 04, 2017 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
YEA Camp's Leadership Camp for Teen Activists Comes to Southern California
Since 2009, Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp, a summer camp for social change, has been holding unique overnight camps for activist-minded teens across the country. This summer, for the first time, YEA Camp will be holding a session in Southern California, in the beautiful Angeles National Forest. - April 04, 2017 - YEA Camp
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Practical Guide in Biometrics Litigation: A 2017 Perspective on the Best Practices
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled: Practical Guide in Biometrics Litigation: A 2017 Perspective on the Best Practices. This one-hour event is scheduled on... - April 04, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Meet One Small Family with a Really Big Idea to Help Make a Change in the World. This Florida Family is Kicking Off a 15-State Road Trip to Help 15 Charities as They Go.
A Tampa Bay area family is getting ready to hit the road on an adventurous journey. They will be living small, working hard and changing lives, one mile at a time. They will be driving up the East coast, traveling through 15 states, to work with a charity in every state. One goal of the trip is to not just help, but to share the stories of the people and places along the way. Using social media they will be able to take followers, from all over the world, along with them to share the experience. - April 03, 2017 - Tripping for Charity
Friends of Family Services Seeking Nominations for Travis Air Force Base to Win $20K During "Meet Me at the Park"
City with the most nominations wins a grant for a local park through park improvement campaign This Earth Month, the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC Television Group and ESPN, to revitalize... - April 03, 2017 - Friends of Family Services
Announcing the 2017 Corvette Dream Giveaway-2 Corvettes to One Lucky Winner
The 2017 Corvette Dream Giveaway, a nationwide drawing sponsored by New Beginning Children’s Homes–a charitable organization, has officially launched. This year is the 10th Anniversary of the Corvette Dream Giveaway and the winner of this extraordinary prize package will receive two amazing Corvettes! Included in the grand-prize package is a “split window” 1963 Corvette Sting Ray and a 2017 Lingenfelter Signature Edition Corvette Z06 Coupe, plus $50,000 cash for taxes. - April 02, 2017 - Dream Giveaway
Rx Drug Take Back Event
The Luzerne County Medical Society is encouraging local citizens to safely dispose of expired medications by attending the 'Prescription Drug Take Back' event this Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Luzerne County Court House. Nearly 78 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. - April 02, 2017 - Luzerne County Medical Society
Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. Recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. of Grand Rapids, Michigan has been recognized as a Top 100 Lawyer by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of law. About Sr. Counsel James S. Brady, Esq. Mr. Brady is Senior Counsel at... - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Kenneth M. Gelman, M.D., F.A.C.E. Honored as a Professional of the Year for Four Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kenneth M. Gelman, M.D. F.A.C.E. of Cooper City, Florida has been honored as a Professional of the Year for four consecutive years, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About... - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
David W. Luke Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two Consecutive Years by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David W. Luke of Sioux Falls, South Dakota has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for two consecutive years, 2016 and 2017, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements for over 32 years in the culinary field. About David W. - April 01, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Margot Laporte, Attorney, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP, to Speak at TKG’s FCPA Enforcement Trends and Patterns: Retrospect and Predictions in 2017 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Margot Laporte, Attorney, Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “FCPA Enforcement Trends and... - April 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Cheri A. Budzynski, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP to Speak at TKG’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cheri A. Budzynski, Partner, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Are Changes Coming for... - April 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
First Musical Meatless Monday in May Launches on Monday, May 1 in Baltimore
On Monday, May 1st, the Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland and A Well-Fed World present the first-ever "Musical Meatless Monday" at Northwestern High School in Baltimore. In partnership with the Meatless Monday organization, Meatless Monday is global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the meat. - April 01, 2017 - Black Vegetarian Society of Maryland
Church of Scientology Shares Historic Heritage with Community Through Historic Buildings Tours
On March 25th over two dozen Tampa Bay residents enjoyed the monthly Historic Buildings Tour of the Fort Harrison, the Church of Scientology’s International religious retreat and Historic Clearwater Building, home of the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater. The guests... - April 01, 2017 - Church of Scientology
Historic Exhibit in Los Angeles Opening April 29, 2017
FLASHLIGHT: Celebrating Black America in Children's Literature is opening at the Mayme Clayton Library and Museum on April 29, 2017. With traditional art forms, video installations, and live exhibits, FLASHLIGHT shines light on the past, celebrates the present, and makes way for the future. The... - April 01, 2017 - Flashlight Exhibit
A Chance to Win a 2017 BMW Proceeds Benefit New Hope for Kids
Tickets still available to support Central Florida's only grief center for children and families. - April 01, 2017 - New Hope for kids
Dream Foundation Expands National Board of Directors
Carol Nygren and Virginia McFerran join Board of national dream-granting organization. - April 01, 2017 - Dream Foundation
Public Panel Featuring Renowned Scholars at Taiwanese Literary Celebration
The third literary panel of the Reading Taiwan exhibit, titled “Through the Looking Glass,” took place at Taiwan Academy in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 25th. Moderated by professor Michael Berry, and featuring professor Shih, Shu-Mei, professor Liao, Pin-hui, and professor Robert Chi, the panel consists some of the most dedicated scholars to Taiwanese literature on the west coast. The four panelists shared their personal perspective of the literary world of Taiwan. - April 01, 2017 - Taiwan Academy
Envirosite Ranked as One of the Most Prominent Environmental Data Management Solutions
Envirosite Among the Top Seventeen Smart Innovators in the Verdantix Report Focusing on the Environmental Data Management Software Market. - April 01, 2017 - Envirosite
Barry Goheen, Partner, King & Spalding to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Barry Goheen, Partner, King & Spalding will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Statutory Damages in Class Litigation: Significant Issues for 2017... - April 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Anita Iskenderian Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Anita Iskenderian of New York, New York has been honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Anita Iskenderian Ms. Iskenderian has 25 years experience in the healthcare... - March 31, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Community Champions Announces Merger of B&H Business Entities
Community Champions is pleased and excited to announce the merger of B&H Police Supply, B&H Gun Rack and B&H Gun Sales into its INTELLEO family, strengthening and broadening services and programs related to law enforcement, firearms, ammunition and related product lines. B&H Police... - March 31, 2017 - Community Champions
KOSBE Offers a Seminar to Help Small Businesses Organize and Manage Paper
Organize Your Paper and Keep It Organized - March 31, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE