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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ricardo Osmondo Francis, LeonidesArts Gallery New York Participates in Spring Open Studios Event, 2 Gateway Center, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Artist/Curator/Director Ricardo Osmondo Francis along with Leonidesarts Gallery New York appreciates your attendance at the Gateway Project Spaces Spring Open Studios & Brunch, Saturday April 1st 2017 from noon – 5pm. Along with visiting Artist Ricardo Osmondo Francis current works and studio, there is also multiple performances, interactive activities, and pop up installations by other artists at the "spaces" Food and Beverages served. Event is Free. - March 31, 2017 - LeonidesArts New York Gallery
C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Future of Qui Tam & False Claims Act:... - March 31, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
J. Wesley Webendorfer, Attorney, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that J. Wesley Webendorfer, Attorney, DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast. For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2609 - March 31, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Human Rights Advocate takes on Human Trafficking in Florida
Gracia Bennish, the President of United for Human Rights Florida, a non-religious, non-profit organization sponsored by the Church of Scientology, went to Tallahassee on March 27th to support bills which collectively forward human rights and stifle human trafficking. According to the Florida... - March 31, 2017 - Church of Scientology FSO
Operation Food Search Raises $105,000 at Purses for Pantries Fundraiser
Event proceeds to feed area's hungry. - March 31, 2017 - Operation Food Search
Brilliant Minds Being Convened by NERETA in June to Discuss US Competitiveness and Job Creation
Many highly regarded experts are convening in Scranton, PA on June 14 and 15 to discuss US competitiveness and how to create more jobs in the country. The event will cover two main topics. Day one (June 14) is about developing a talent pipeline for the tech industry and day two (June 15) is about supporting growth businesses who are the job creators! - March 30, 2017 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
53,000 Convened in 148 Venues Across the World to Celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week 2017
The Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide (iWOAW) recaps the activities that took place as part of 7th annual Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week (March 6-12) and announces the winners of the associated Fly It Forward® Challenge. Albuquerque Sunport, USA, wins the Most Female Pilot Friendly Airport Worldwide title. Lachute and Brampton-Caledon airports, both in Canada make the podium. Other titles go to winners in the United States, Canada, France, Australia, and Turkey. - March 30, 2017 - Institute for Women Of Aviation Worldwide
Could Free Tuition be the Wave of the Future?
Ecosa Institute of Arizona thinks so and offers its Ecological Design Certificate tuition-free for Fall 2017 and Spring 2018 semesters. - March 30, 2017 - Ecosa Institute
Judith A. Rogala Honored as a Lifetime Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Judith A. Rogala of Murrieta, California 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 business services. About Judith A. Rogala Ms. Rogala has over 60 years in the business service... - March 30, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
The Center for Volunteer Caregiving is Celebrating 25 Years
Dance the night away at The Center for Volunteer Caregiving's 2017 Red Carpet Rendezvous. This celebration of 25 years of service to the community is at The Center's annual fundraising gala event on Friday, April 28 from 6:30-10:00 p.m. at N.C. State University Club in Raleigh, NC. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://volunteercaregiving.org/red-carpet-rendezvous-home/ - March 30, 2017 - The Center for Volunteer Caregiving
White River Animal Rescue is Inspiring the Community and Saving Hundreds of Dogs Each Year
White River Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization, launched a new website and new resources available for foster and adopters. - March 30, 2017 - White River Animal Rescue
The Knowledge Group Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Embracing the Future of 401k Retirement Plans
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: Embracing the Future of 401k Retirement Plans: Developments Uncovered! Live Webcast. This two-hour event is scheduled... - March 30, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Dianne L. Bird Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dianne L. Bird of Waterdown, Ontario, Canada has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of education. About Dianne L. Bird Ms. Bird is retired after 31 years... - March 29, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide