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The YMCA of Eastern Union County Supports Military Families
The YMCA of Eastern Union County offers opportunities to help military families during Military Family Month and beyond. - November 07, 2013 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Food Bank of South Jersey Warns Food Stamp Cuts Hurt Local Businesses
While Washington continues its fight over the Farm Bill, Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey, is calling attention to what she calls “the bilateral disaster of food stamp cuts.” Any reduction in food stamps, she points out, will impact hungry people in South Jersey (many of whom are school age children) as well as local businesses that accept food stamps. - November 07, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Artlightenment 2013 Art and Film Festival
Artlightenment, the annual Multi-media Art Show and Film Festival which showcases visual artists, painters, sculptors and filmmakers is slated to run November 14, 15 and 16 at the Church of Scientology and Celebrity Centre in Nashville. - November 07, 2013 - Artlightenment
U.S. Climate Plan with New Report: In Lead Up to International Climate Talks, Researchers Indicate Need for Greater American Leadership
New research this month from U.S. Climate Plan details how President Barack Obama’s plans fall short of necessary actions, and outlines additional and alternative policies the U.S. must adopt. The group advocates a fee on emissions of greenhouse gases from all energy sources, a national green bank, regulating fossil fuel exports, administrative actions, and a number of other policy reforms. - November 07, 2013 - U.S. Climate Plan
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders Unveils Lineup of New Upcoming Webinars
Beginning December 11, these Wednesday Webinars will address topics such as holiday stress and anxiety, education accommodations and plans, working with Tourette Syndrome students, and mood disorders. - November 07, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Tiger Mom's Daughter Tells All in Her New Book "Gaokao"
Book Written by High School Student on University Entrance Exam in China to be Released 2014. - November 07, 2013 - Sinomedia International Group
Hungry Ear Coffee House Feeds Hungry Ears and Mouths This Holiday Season
Hungry Ear Coffee House at the Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Sandy Springs offers a grand night of wonderful performers, and fabulous seasonal music Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 8 pm. - November 07, 2013 - Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Denver Area Technology Refurbisher Launches New Company for Nonprofits
New company, Tech4Nonprofits.com, offers trusted technology at charitable prices for verified 501(c)(3) organizations. - November 07, 2013 - Tech4Nonprofits.com
Commonwealth Awards $1.6 Million Infrastructure Grant to Marlborough
MassWorks Grant to fund redevelopment of Simarano Drive in city's Southwest Quadrant. - November 07, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
A Heartfelt Humanitarian Journey Through Central & South America
A year-long project to seek out stories of healing, the pursuit of passion, and what encourages people to press on. There is a quiet sacredness, a historical plentitude, in the indigenous communities of Central/South America. Join in, and listen. - November 06, 2013 - Go To Be Found
Celebration of the Soul Juried Fine Art and Literary Exhibit Dover Public Library Opening Reception Nov 10, 2013, 2-4pm. Free.
Delmarva Artists, Sculptors and 3-D artists display original works Nov 10 through December 27, 2013. Purchase original handmade art for those special ones in your life. Own a One-of-a-kind piece of art. Vote for your favorite People's Choice Ribbon Winner. Results displayed on Dec 18, 2013. Dover Public Library 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901. - November 06, 2013 - Holly Branch National League of American Pen Women
WFA 2nd Annual 48-Hour Film Challenge - Over $7K in Prizes
What can You do in just 48 hours? Winter Film Awards challenges the local community to create a short film from start to finish in just a single weekend in an exciting and fast-paced environment with crazy rules that make for an awesome and sleep-deprived team experience. Challenge is Free / Pre-Registration required. Challenge runs 8pm Dec 6 – 8pm Dec 8, Screening Dec 14. $7k+ in Prizes to the winners. For rules, prizes, FAQ, sponsors and more info visit www.WinterFilmAwards.com - November 06, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Raleigh-Based Business Leaders’ Club Mark Networking Milestone with October Gathering
Raleigh’s Business Leaders’ Club is capitalizing on the success of its recent invitation-only, networking event, at Raleigh’s Busy Bee Café in late October. The “BLC” is a not-for-profit independent network committed to fostering business growth in the Triangle... - November 06, 2013 - Business Leaders' Club
Tampa Bay Area Motorcyclists Ride for Kids, PBTF
Ride for Kids rounded out the 2013 season with motorcyclists raising $38,336 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at the Tampa Bay Area Ride for Kids on Nov. 3. About 190 participants gathered for the event at Heinrich Training Center in Lithia. The event honored four local brain tumor... - November 06, 2013 - Ride for Kids
James Stewart's American Spirit Foundation to Launch "Citizen's Whistleblower Network" on YouTube
A foundation which is developing and applying creative solutions to critical challenges facing America. - November 05, 2013 - Oolygallies
Alan R. Brossoie Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alan R. Brossoie of Woodstock, Georgia has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of construction. About Alan R. Brossoie Mr. Brossoie has over 42 years experience in the construction field. He is... - November 05, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
IMAGINE COLORADO Performing Arts Community Center Coming to Colorado Springs
Colorado You Got Talent is expanding its community service to Colorado Springs sometime next year. Currently CYGT is working hard to raise $800,000 to build a State of the Art Community Center and the IMAGINE COLORADO PROGRAM. (http://www.coloradotalent.org/#/imagine/) - November 05, 2013 - Colorado You Got Talent
Women Veterans ROCK! is Putting a Female Face on Veterans Day
The ARC Theater of Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. will be home to the 5th annual Women Veterans ROCK! Rally. The free community event will serve as a tribute to military women and their families. Additionally, service providers and employers will be present to facilitate the needs of the veteran community. - November 05, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
Campbell Soup Company and Food Bank of South Jersey Partner Again on "Just Peachy" Salsa
Campbell Soup Company and the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) are rolling out the second season of Just Peachy salsa, a delicious salsa made from New Jersey peaches. The salsa brought in nearly $100,000 in revenue for the Food Bank of South Jersey last year and is now a sustainable revenue stream supporting the Food Bank’s hunger relief programs. - November 05, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
DAE Celebrates International Timeshare Appreciation Day
Friday November 1 was International Timeshare Appreciation Day, and worldwide vacation exchange company DAE once again got behind the annual global celebration of timeshare and vacation ownership. DAE encouraged all owners and businesses involved in the timeshare industry to get on board with... - November 05, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Final Call for Registration to Attend Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Conference on November 6 at UCLA
Southern California sustainable agriculture conference unites innovators and inventors whose vision will provide the answers and approaches necessary to sustainably feed a growing world population. - November 05, 2013 - Seedstock
Warrior Thunder Foundation Donates $14000 to Fisher House Boston
The Warrior Thunder Foundation presented a check to the Fisher House-Boston on October 22, 2013 for $14,000. The Board Members, Darren Bean, Lee-Ann Barkhouse, Donna Bulger, Judi Bean and Adrienne Kinchla, presented the check as a result of the Foundation's 4th Annual Warrior Thunder Motorcycle Ride event in September. - November 05, 2013 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Local Cancer Patient to Share Story of HOPE at Rochester General Hospital During Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar
Free Event for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Community - November 04, 2013 - Say YES to Hope
Video of Jane's Talks on "Ways Women Orgasm" & "Exploring Sex Play Given at the Love, Sex & Intimacy Fair in Hove Now Available on YouTube
Jane Thomas has produced a video of her talk given on October 19th and 20th 2013 at the Love, Sex & Intimacy Fair in Hove. She would like to make the content of her talk available to the widest possible audience. Slides and notes that accompany her talk are available from her website: WaysWomenOrgasm.org. - November 04, 2013 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Jim Pshock, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bravo Wellness to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Final Wellness Regulations: What You Need to Know Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jim Pshock, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bravo Wellness, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Final Wellness... - November 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Jeffrey A. Udell, Partner, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP to Speak at KC’s FCPA Guidance: Understanding Key Issues and Ensuring Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeffrey A. Udell, Partner, Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “FCPA Guidance: Understanding Key... - November 04, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
The Andrew Goodman Foundation Announces 2013 Hidden Heroes
Three humanitarians recognized for exemplary efforts, Dr. Maya Angelou honored with Legacy Award. - November 04, 2013 - The Andrew Goodman Foundation
Women Veterans ROCK! Partners with The Metro to Employ More Women Veterans
The Women Veterans ROCK! Advocacy Campaign announces a new strategic alliance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to recruit and hire more qualified women veterans into jobs within the transportation industry. - November 04, 2013 - Women Veterans ROCK!
The Colorado Mutual UFO Network Proudly Presents Ufologist, Grant Cameron, to Its Monthly Speaker Series. Grant Will Speak About UFOs, Consciousness, and Reality.
The Colorado chapter of the Mutual UFO Network continues to present speakers to help educate the general public on the investigation and scientific study of the UFO phenomenon. UFO researcher and author, Grant Cameron, will be lecturing on Saturday, Nov, 16th at 2pm on the Auraria Campus at the Tivoli Student Union Center, Sigi’s Cabaret, 900 Auraria Pkwy in Denver. Mr. Cameron, looks into the vast amount of evidence that has been accumulated by interactions with non-human entities. - November 03, 2013 - COMUFON
Living Green Network Donates Over $24,000 for Flood Relief Efforts in Boulder County, CO
The Living Green Foundation has donated over $24,000 in cash for flood relief efforts in Boulder County and has provided over $10,000 in equipment, materials, and supplies to support volunteers offering immediate relief. Over 100 families in Boulder County have been served. Living Green is now shifting its attention toward raising funds for three priorities after the devastating floods that hit Colorado in September. - November 03, 2013 - Living GREEN Foundation
Women In The Visual Arts, (WITVA) Monthly Meeting at Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL
Friday, November 15, 2013 − 12PM Social/Networking - 12:45PM Meeting - 1:30PM Art related Program: Willie Reed-Sculptor. - November 03, 2013 - Women In The Visual Arts
UCI Alumna Lindsay Parker Rewrites the French Revolution
The Hill welcomes Lindsay Parker, alumna and Ph.D. in European History, back to UCI at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. for a reading of her new book, "Writing the Revolution: A French Woman’s History in Letters." - November 03, 2013 - The Hill
Black Oak Golf Club Achieves Audubon International Signature Certification
Black Oak Golf Club LLC has recently been designated as the first Certified Signature Sanctuary in the state of New Jersey after completing requirements and meeting the strict environmental criteria of the Audubon International Signature Program. To become certified, Signature Program members must... - November 03, 2013 - Audubon International
Free Wheelchair Mission Announces Fifth Container of Wheelchairs Arrived for Panama
Free Wheelchair Mission’s fifth container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs arrived for distribution in Panama. FWM’s Executive Director, Reed Hartley notes, “although Panama has one of the fastest growing economies in Latin America, availability to clean water, sanitation,... - November 03, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
Spirit Urgent Care Earns Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - November 03, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
World Bank Grants $10 Million to Support WAHO’s Epidemics Control and Disease Surveillance Efforts in ECOWAS Countries
At a high-profile event in Bobo-Dioulasso, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), the World Bank and other partners officially launched the West African Regional Disease Surveillance (WARDS) project to address the threat of epidemic prone diseases. Through a series of activities planned over... - November 03, 2013 - WAHO
England is the World’s Most Positive Country for 2013
D+, an exclusive online media for positive news, is pleased to announce the list of top 10 World’s Most Positive Countries 2013 (WMPC’13). In the third year of the award series, England jumped into the top spot in 2013 from last year’s third position. - November 03, 2013 - Daily Positive (D+)
Hartford Church and CT Center for Non-Violence to Offer Training
Two Hartford organizations join to offer Kingian non-violence training workshop. - November 02, 2013 - Asylum Hill Congregational Church
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Fall 2013 Real Estate Investment Coaching Program
On November 6, 2013 CT REIA will begin its Fall 2013 session of the real estate investing coaching program. This program is for anyone interested in buying and managing investment property in Connecticut. - November 02, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
PositiveSingles.com Creates a Safe Online Dating Environment for STD Positive Singles to Find Love
New Dating Website Opens for Singles Living with HIV, Herpes, Hepatitis and other STD’s. - November 02, 2013 - Positive Singles
DADA Charitable Foundation Fund Announces More Than $175,000 in Grants
Grants totaling $178,491 awarded to six organizations that provide services to youth in the region. - November 02, 2013 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Nominations Open for 2nd Annual Addison County Companies to Watch Awards
Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) will recognize local companies leading the way and having an impact in their communities. - November 02, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Owensboro, KY Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
The community of Owensboro recently became the first community in Kentucky to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. It is the 14th community in the US to work with Audubon International to move toward environmental, economic, and social sustainability. “We are... - November 02, 2013 - Audubon International
11th Annual Lucie Awards Honor Photographers at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
New York hosted the 11th Annual Lucie Awards in a gala black-tie ceremony and awards program held at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on Oct 27. The Lucies – the world’s most esteemed photography awards ceremony honoring the greatest achievements in the field, presented awards ranging from Achievement in Fine Art and Documentary to Achievements in support categories from fashion to advertising. - November 02, 2013 - Lucie Foundation
Friends in Adoption, Licensed Non-Profit Agency, Defends Reproductive Rights and Highlights Best Practice to Celebrate November - National Adoption Awareness Month
FIA believes it is important for women and couples facing a pregnancy decision to learn about all their legal options - knowing that they may be considering parenting, adoption, or abortion - and its ethical approach is to listen and provide information and support to those individuals, without telling them which decision they should make. - November 01, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Announces Winners of National Student Competitions
Community college students won cash awards in national competitions run by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship. - November 01, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Melodia Women's Choir of "Visions of Peace"
NYC's premier women's choir, conducted by Cynthia Powell, opens its 11th season with a program beckoning the holidays and celebrating Britten 100, Benjamin Britten’s centenary, with works from Britten, Gustav Holst, and Paul Csonka. Central to the concert is a Melodia reprise performance of Britten’s “A Ceremony of Carols." Also “Seven Part-Songs for Female Voices and Strings,” by Gustav Holst, Paul Csonka’s Spanish-language piece “Concierto de Navidad,” and an arrangement of samba-jazz tunes. - November 01, 2013 - Melodia Women's Choir of NYC
Emerald Anniversary Methuen Festival of Trees Kicks Off November 23, 2013
The Festival of Trees is the largest festival in New England and is the model and inspiration for many other festivals in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Since it began in 1994, more than 1200 people, businesses and organizations have donated trees and 1500 volunteers have donated their time. The Festival of Trees attracts over 27,000 visitors annually from 14 states and over 380 communities who come to view 240 beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. - November 01, 2013 - Festival of Trees, Inc.
The Salvation Army Continues Registration for 2013 Christmas Cheer
Major Thomas Louden is pleased to announce The Salvation Army of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Counties is continuing to accept applications for this holiday season. Registration dates for its annual Christmas Cheer program will continue throughout November. The first three days this year brought over... - November 01, 2013 - Salvation Army - Lee, Hendry, and Glades
Martin F. Gusy, Member, Chair, International Arbitration Practice Group, Cozen O'Connor 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 Martin F. Gusy, Member, Chair, International Arbitration Practice Group, Cozen O'Connor, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series:... - November 01, 2013 - The Knowledge Group