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Immortal Four Chaplains of World War II Fame Are Honored by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame
For the first time in its 45 year history, the Jewish-American Hall of Fame is honoring non-Jews--the three Christian Chaplains who along with a Jewish Chaplain gave their lives so that others could be saved when their transport ship was hit by a German torpedo during World War II. Plaques for the Immortal Four Chaplains and the first U.S. Jewish Chaplain will be added to the Hall of Fame exhibit at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, and medals will be issued in their honor. - June 24, 2014 - Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Atheist Baseball and All-Star Conference with the Minnesota Atheists
St. Paul Saints baseball team partners with the Minnesota Atheists and the Freedom from Religion Foundation for a night of Unbelievable Fun. Saints to drop the S and become the Aints for an evening in July. - June 23, 2014 - Minnesota Atheists
New President at Families of Slain Children Inc. (FOSCI) in Jacksonville, Florida
To raise public awareness, FOSCI will observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) in Jacksonville, Florida. FOSCI will be busy promoting victims’ rights and honoring crime victims and those who advocate on heir behalf. - June 23, 2014 - FOSCI
Colorado BioScience Association Releases Annual Bioscience Colorado Magazine at BIO International Convention in San Diego
Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA) is releasing its annual edition of Bioscience Colorado, this week, at the BIO International Convention in San Diego, CA. Bioscience Colorado is a key resource for companies, investors and economic developers, and has become the go-to source for the industry. - June 23, 2014 - Colorado BioScience Association
Make a Play vs Felipe Lopez Foundation
Summer Scrimmage Event- June 14, 2014 - Uptown, New York City, NY. - June 23, 2014 - Make A Play, Inc.
Trakehner Community Suffers Loss
A generous, farsighted and brilliant lover of the Trakehner breed of horse has passed away. - June 22, 2014 - American Trakehner Association
Georgia Bankers Association Elects and Installs Officers and Nine Directors to Its Board
Members of the Georgia Bankers Association (GBA) recently elected and installed officers for the 2014-2015 fiscal year and installed nine new members to its board of directors. Remer Y. Brinson III, president and CEO, First Bank of Georgia, Augusta, was installed as the 125th Chairman of the... - June 22, 2014 - Georgia Bankers Association
NOVA Pride Seeks Enthusiastic and Dedicated Volunteers
NOVA Pride is seeking volunteers to help prepare and execute the First Annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival. - June 22, 2014 - NOVA Pride
IJIS Institute Working Group Tackles PREA Information Sharing Challenges
Actions will guide the development of the National PREA Data Standard. - June 22, 2014 - IJIS Institute
PeaceNow.com Inaugural Sold Out Event Introduced Three Pillars to Create Peace
On June 11, PeaceNow.com held Expressions of Peace, a sold-out event that took place in Santa Monica, CA and was attended by 300 people. This inspiring and entertaining evening combined film, art, music, dance and conversations about creating peace. It began with a screening of the celebrated short film for peace, “Admissions,” starring Academy Award® nominee James Cromwell, and ended with a live performance from international R&B/pop music star from Nigeria, Meaku. http://peacenow.com/ - June 22, 2014 - PeaceNow
The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Family Yoga in the Park
Free Weekly Yoga Class in Bicentennial Park - June 21, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
IJIS Institute Releases White Paper on NIEM Version Migration
Joel Byford of Microsoft Justice and Public Safety Practice authors white paper on versioning and responding to changes in NIEM. - June 21, 2014 - IJIS Institute
Dan Probst to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Dan Probst, senior manager, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Life Sciences and Healthcare M&A Transaction Services, will speak at a two-hour webcast titled:... - June 21, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and National Grid Announce Winners of Its 2013-2014 Academic Year Sustainability Contests
Green Education Foundation’s (GEF) Green Energy Challenge had over two million students participate from K-12 schools nationwide during its school-based energy efficiency program which coupled environmental lessons with hands-on audits. The Green Energy Challenge, sponsored by National Grid,... - June 21, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Steve Rimmer, Principal, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) to Speak at KC’s event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Steve Rimmer, Principal will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Transactions & Underfunded Benefit... - June 21, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Shane J. Stroud, Special Counsel, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Speak at KC’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Shane J. Stroud, Special Counsel will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Legal Series: M&A Transactions & Underfunded... - June 21, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Hubbard Dianetics Seminar Helps Man Answer Key Questions About Life
The Hubbard Dianetics Foundation offers a weekly seminar to help people resolve problems, discover the source of unreasonable fears and insecurities, and overcome barriers in life. - June 21, 2014 - Dianetics Seminar
PSAA Announces Their New PSAAUS.com Website
The Professional Service Advisor Association (PSAA) announced their new organization’s website, www.psaaus.com. The website is designed to assist the automotive service industry by providing step-by-step training tools to help Service Advisors become genuine service professionals in the franchised automotive service industry. - June 21, 2014 - Professional Service Auto Advisors
New Website Provides Complete, Personalized Resources for People of Faith
FaithHappenings.com is the One-stop, Faith-enriching Destination for Christians Nationwide. - June 21, 2014 - FaithHappenings.com
The Way to Happiness Chapter Distributes Booklets to North Nashville
The Tennessee chapter of The Way to Happiness Foundation distributed booklets to neighborhoods in North Nashville this week. - June 21, 2014 - The Way to Happiness
JFCS to Highlight Operation Military Assistance Program Benefiting Veterans at Patriot Plaza Dedication
The public can visit nearly 30 organizations serving veterans at the Legacy Zone during the Patriot Plaza dedication June 28 at Sarasota National Cemetery. - June 21, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Sara Stokes Leads Support in LGBT Community by Participating in NYC Out-Fit Challenge Mud Run June 21 2014
P. Diddy's "Making the Band" Reality Star to Participate in Mud Run for LGBT Family Equality. - June 21, 2014 - Out-Fit Challenge
Dennis Rodman Helps Friend with MS
Dennis Rodman is helping out a friend, Ray Sabbatini, raise money for Multiple Sclerosis. Ray Sabbatini sufferers from Multiple Sclerosis, a disease that effects about 2.5 million people worldwide, and reached out to his friend for help. He came up with the idea of having famed "artist of the stars" Bill Guido do a painting of Dennis Rodman and then had Dennis Rodman autograph it for charity. - June 21, 2014 - Multiple Sclerosis Extreme
Champions of Character Dinner Held June 18, 2014, Washington, DC
National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America held the 2014 Champions of CharacterDinner in Washington, DC on June 18th. Honorees were, Dr. Jorge Ribas, President & CEO of Mid-Atlantic Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Susan Au Allen, National President & CEO of U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce; Mike Enzi, U.S. Senator (R-WY); Angela Franco, President & CEO of Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Michael Melton, President, 100 Black Men of Greater Washington, DC. - June 20, 2014 - Washington, DC District, National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
DEA Awards the East Valley Young Marines the Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Award
On June 17, 2014 the East Valley Young Marine Unit was recognized by the Drug Enforcement Agency for their commitment to alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, not just in their schools and neighborhoods but for the impact the have in the Cities of Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding... - June 20, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Honors Dennis J. Ibold as Professional of the Year
Dennis J. Ibold, of Chardon, Ohio, has recently been recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Matrimonial Law. - June 20, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Northern VA Pride (NOVA Pride) is Proud to Announce the First Annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival
Northern VA Pride (NOVA Pride) is proud to announce the first annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival, presented by NOVA Pride, at the Bull Run Special Events Center in Centreville, Virginia on Saturday, October 4, 2014. The purpose of this festival is to celebrate the history, progress, and... - June 20, 2014 - NOVA Pride
Building Future Leaders Promote Health Awareness
The Gateway Family YMCA and the City of Elizabeth partner for National Public Health Week. - June 20, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Alzheimer’s Legislation Approved by the Governor
New Law creates the Ed and Ethel Moore Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program to Promote Alzheimer Research in Florida - June 20, 2014 - Alzheimer's Association Southeast Florida
Office of Emergency Preparedness Mandates Use of the At Risk Registry (Developed by mumms® Software) in Hospice and Home Health Agencies
The Office of Emergency Preparedness has mandated the use of the At Risk Registry (developed by mumms® Software) for home health and hospice agencies helping save lives if a disaster should occur. Announced May 28, 2014, Hospice and Home Health Agencies are now required to enroll with the At Risk Registry at no charge and submit patient information to the system if the patient will require community assistance in the event of a disaster. - June 20, 2014 - mumms Software
Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, to Speak at KC’s Advertising Sweepstakes and Contests for Social Media for 2014 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled KC’s “Advertising... - June 20, 2014 - The Knowledge Group
Audubon International’s Joanna Nadeau to Give Keynote Address at UNESCO Celebration
Joanna Nadeau, Associate Director of Environmental Programs at Audubon International, will deliver the keynote address at an event celebrating the tenth anniversary of UNESCO’s Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve in Parry Sound, Ontario. The event will take place Monday, June 23rd at 7:00pm at the... - June 20, 2014 - Audubon International
USGBC-Illinois Announces New Sponsorship and Vendor Opportunities for 2014 GreenBuilt Home Tour
The unique educational event offers a wide range of corporate sponsorship packages and branding opportunities for building products manufacturers and consumer-focused brands and institutions. - June 20, 2014 - USGBC- Illinois Chapter
Tri-County Humane Society Executive Director Appointed to National Board
Vicki Davis, Executive Director of Tri-County Humane Society in St. Cloud has accepted a nomination to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of Humane Societies. This group meets typically six times each year, most frequently via conference call with one in-person meeting each year in... - June 20, 2014 - Tri-County Humane Society
Southeastern Guide Dogs Was Named 2014 Overall Nonprofit of the Year By the Tampa Bay Business Journal
Every year The Tampa Bay Business Journal honors the best nonprofit organizations in Tampa Bay at their annual Nonprofit of the Year Award Luncheon. Southeastern Guide Dogs invests resources into breeding and training the best dogs. - June 20, 2014 - Southeastern Guide Dogs
Bill Wohlsifer is One of Two Candidates Qualified for Attorney General Race
Bill Wohlsifer is one of the two candidates already qualified for the Attorney General race this November. - June 20, 2014 - Wohlsifer for Attorney General
Hammock Dunes Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of Hammock Dunes has become the sixth community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework to merge economic and social considerations with the protection and enhancement of a... - June 20, 2014 - Audubon International
Ann T. Beals Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Ann T. Beals of Valencia, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the retail field. About Ann T. Beals Ms. Beals has over 30 years experience in the retail field. She is the Owner of The... - June 19, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Dr. Gilbert Gordon Selected as Industry Leader in Higher Education
Dr. Gilbert Gordon, of Oxford, Ohio, was selected as an Industry Leader for the month of November, 2014, by Strathmore’s Who’s Who for his outstanding achievements in Higher Education. - June 19, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Benefit Dinner: Honoring Northern Maine's Graduates
Benefit Barbecue – Honoring Presque Isle Graduating Seniors! - June 19, 2014 - Presque Isle Boys and Girls Club
The Ballor Family Welcomes Helene from Germany
The Ballor family in Alpena, MI will be welcoming a high school exchange student into their home for the 2014-15 school year! - June 19, 2014 - ASSE International Student Exchange, Eastern division
The Campbell Family Welcomes Bermet from Kyrgyzstan
The Campbell family of Akron, MI will be hosting Bermet From ASSE Student Exchange Program. The family looks forward to hosting Bermet in their home for the 2014-15 school year. - June 19, 2014 - ASSE International Student Exchange, Eastern division
Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce's 36th Golf Outing a Success
The 36th Annual Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 36th Annual Golf Outing was a success, exceeding the expectations of the Board with a higher number of golfers, people attending dinner and volume of sponsorship over last year's event. - June 19, 2014 - Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce
80 Year Old Chef Still Creating: New Cooking App: Precision Cuisine, Celebrity Chef Desserts
Exact weights given for every ingredient, which is the method used by all professional bakers. This gives greater control and consistency than cup and spoon measurements. - June 19, 2014 - Chef David Company
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Second Annual Indian Housing Training Conference
The Native Learning Center is excited to bring the Second Annual Indian Housing Training Conference back to heart of Indian Country, Oklahoma. The NLC agenda is packed with session that strives to provide housing professionals with the resources to maintain quality homes. Register Now, to the tuition free conference! - June 19, 2014 - Native Learning Center
KHM Travel Group Receives Vacation.com's President's Award
Host agency KHM Travel Group is one of six agencies in North America to be recognized with national award. - June 19, 2014 - KHM Travel Group
Machete Media Productions Next Project, a Documentary "Nyack Needs A Skatepark" Announced
While producing “Nyack Needs A Skatepark” documentary, Machete Media Productions will intermittently release short videos promoting local skateboarders. - June 19, 2014 - Machete Media Productions
Channel Islands Harbor Announces 17th Annual Fireworks by the Sea
Channel Islands Harbor celebrates the 4th of July with a full day of family activities. Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m., but there is plenty to do before then. Marine Emporium Landing will have activities between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., including a crafters’ market and live music, petting zoo,... - June 19, 2014 - Channel Islands Harbor
Breakout Charity The Chatman Women's Foundation Hosts PowHer Play Happy Hour
The Mix and Mingle networking event is hosted by PowHer Play 2014 on Thursday, June 26, 2014 from 6pm-9pm at Char Bar. PowHer Play is a corresponding event that takes place the following day, Friday, June 27th, at The Junior League of Houston. The purpose of Mix and Mingle is to encourage... - June 19, 2014 - The Chatman Women's Foundation
ASSE Student Exchange Program is Seeking Local Families in Your Area to Host Cultural Exchange Students
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs (ASSE) is seeking local host families for international high school boys and girls. These students are 15 to 18 years of age, and are coming to this area for the upcoming high school year or semester. These personable and academically selected exchange... - June 19, 2014 - ASSE Student Exchange Program