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Colleyville United Methodist Church Celebrates Completion of $275,000 Sanctuary Renovation
First United Methodist Church of Colleyville will celebrate the completion of a $275,000 major sanctuary and narthex renovation on September 8, 2013 with special services and a church-wide barbeque. The public is welcome. The sanctuary renovation is the third for the church built in 1924 and the... - August 31, 2013 - Colleyville United Methodist Church
Film Production to Begin on the Life of the Hare Krishna Movement’s Founder, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ISKCON Cinema, in association with the Vedic Community Foundation (VCF) will produce the Documentary Feature Film, ACHARYA—One Who Teaches by Example. - August 30, 2013 - Vedic Community Foundation, Inc
Great Lakes Bay Region Represented at White House Forum for Economic Development
Midland Tomorrow Chief Executive Officer Scott Walker and Saginaw Future Inc. President JoAnn Crary joined approximately 50 economic development professionals from across the country at a White House forum on economic development today. This is the second year the International Economic Development... - August 30, 2013 - Saginaw Future
IJIS Institute and Urban Institute Publish Results of Criminal Justice and Health Collaboration Working Group
Working group identifies information exchanges for continuity of care and treatment of individuals. - August 30, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Free Event to Help Businesses Procure Government Contracts
Local companies invited to learn how to secure contracts with all government levels. - August 30, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center Awarded Funding for Colorectal & Breast Cancer Awareness in Miami-Dade County's Haitian Community
A brief summary on Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center's awarded funding from the American Cancer Society for colorectal & breast cancer awareness in Miami-Dade County's Haitian community. - August 30, 2013 - Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center
Spare Change Adds Up for Autism
Wawa Coin Canisters Benefit Eden Autism Services. - August 30, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
The Allstate Foundation Funds High School Teen Safe Driving Campaigns; High School Students Are Empowered to Become Smart Driving Activists
Safety Center receives a grant from The Allstate Foundation to fund contests for high schools students to create teen safe driving campaigns reinforcing safe driving attitudes and behavior. Car crashes are the #1 cause of teen fatalities. Contests will provide incentives for teen-to-teen high school campaigns using the power of peer influence to change perceptions about taking risks behind the wheel and helping to make safe, responsible driving behavior become the socially acceptable standard. - August 29, 2013 - Safety Center
Ventura Vintage Rods Return to Channel Islands for Harbor Run 23
More Than 300 Classic Cars on Display – Free to Public - August 29, 2013 - Channel Islands Harbor
5,500 Southern Artists and Patrons Stake Claim as 1st Virtual Department Store Using Facebook Groups Option
Inspire Arts Alabama, the flagship program of Inspire Charitable Foundation is proud to stake their unverified claim as the 1st completely virtual department store, Alabama General Store (AGS), to establish itself on Facebook. When AGS’s radical new nonprofit artist outreach program united a... - August 29, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation
New Online Dating Site Launches for Gluten-Free Singles
GlutenFreeSingles.com Connects Celiac and Gluten-Intolerant Individuals Seeking a Partner with Similar Health Goals and Lifestyle. - August 29, 2013 - GlutenFreeSingles.com
AOPA Headquarters the 72nd Chapter of the IMC Club
The IMC Club International announced today the founding of the AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association) Headquarter Chapter to promote instrument flying, proficiency and safety. The first meeting of the AOPA/IMC Club group will be held on September 5th, 2013. - August 29, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Peter I. Sanborn, Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP 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 Peter I. Sanborn, Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “HIPAA/HITECH Act Privacy, Security, Enforcement, and Breach Notification Modifications Final Rule: What You Need to Know LIVE.” This event is scheduled for September 10, 2013 from 12pm-2pm (ET). - August 29, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Free Wheelchair Mission Strives to be World Leader in Wheelchair Distribution
Free Wheelchair Mission continues to empower communities and partners worldwide in proper wheelchair distribution. - August 29, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission
The Georgia Diabetes Coalition Will Recognize Their National Supporters & Sponsors
Health care aliments such as Diabetes affect over 17 million Americans. Each year, it is reported that 1 million new cases are diagnosed. The Georgia Diabetes Coalition helps these Americans adjust to their diagnosis and live normal lives. On October 3rd, 2013 their unified voices will be heard at the annual Community Awards Reception. - August 29, 2013 - GA Diabetes Coalition
Romanian Cultural Marathon - a Weekend Filled with Film and Folklore
Romanian Cultural Exchange (ROCX), a Chicago-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting creative programs and projects focused on intercultural and educational exchange, invites you to celebrate Romania’s rich culture of film and folklore at the 5th edition of the Romanian Film... - August 29, 2013 - Romanian Cultural Exchange
IJIS Institute Appoints Microsoft Architect as New Technical Advisory Committee Chair
Joel Byford of Microsoft Justice and Public Safety Practice brings IT and leadership expertise to committee. - August 29, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Seeking a Career in Tough Times by Wellington NRA Companies
Helping America get back to work: With a proven track record of over 6 years in the DFW and Houston markets, Wellington NRA has provided top tier outplacement and recruiting, as well as candidate retained employment services based on free assessments and core competency evaluation. - August 28, 2013 - Wellington NRA Companies
Local Jeweler’s Generosity to Benefit CarePlus Foundation
A local businesswoman and philanthropist, Nancy Schuring, is donating three beautiful pieces of Kwiat Diamond Jewelry, valued at around $20,000, to be raffled off by the CarePlus Foundation. - August 28, 2013 - Care Plus Foundation
5th Annual Event to Raise Funds to Help Local Cancer Patients get to Treatments
UCAAN hopes to raise funds to help cancer patients with immediate financial needs, specifically gasoline to get to treatments & customized resources through 5th Annual Charity Date Auction with celebrities Sunday September 22nd, 2013 in Woodland Hills, CA. - August 28, 2013 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
Kelly A. O'Callaghan, CPA,CITP, Partner and IT Audit – Practice Leader, CohnReznick LLP to Speak at KC’s AICPA SSAE 16/SOC 1 and SOC 2 Reporting for Vendor Management
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Kelly A. O'Callaghan, CPA,CITP, Partner and IT Audit – Practice Leader, CohnReznick LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - August 28, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Smyth County and Town Of Marion, Virginia Awarded Appalachian Trail Community Distinction
The Appalachian Trail Community™ program was created by the ATC to recognize communities that promote and care for the Appalachian Trail (A.T.). Working with a growing network of trailside community partners, the program supports communities that play a role in advocating the A.T. as a significant local and national asset and as an international icon. The program assists communities by generating tourism and stimulating outdoor recreation while preserving and protecting the A.T. - August 28, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
KOSBE Extends Deadline for Entries for This Year’s Prestigious Small Business Annual Awards Celebration Due to High Demand
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is accepting applications and nominations for the 2013 Annual KOSBE Awards from KOSBE clients and Kingsport Chamber members and non-members alike. - August 28, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Stevens Researcher Awarded NIST Grant to Standardize Depth-Resolving Optical Imaging
Emerging technologies could help detect numerous diseases at earlier stages of development - August 28, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Free Workshop - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend an Educational Workshop featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed. on Sept 29th (Elmhurst)
Internationally recognized speaker and author, Susan Conners, M.Ed., will lead a free workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior on September 29th. CPDU credits are available. On-line registration by Sept 25 is mandatory. - August 28, 2013 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
Calling All Artists with Special Needs
Concious Art Event to Showcase and Auction Off Artwork Created by Artists with Special Needs in Support of Down Syndrome Research - August 28, 2013 - queue
Motorcyclists Contribute $142,000 to Help Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $142,161 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids events on Aug. 25. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors attended the rides on mild, clear mornings in Asheville, N.C. and Ann... - August 28, 2013 - Ride for Kids
12th Anniversary of 9/11/01 - Patriots Unite Across the Globe “To Thank and Honor Those who Serve Our Country”
For the 11th year in a row, the Patriots’ Run (PatriotsRun.org) will have runners participating from both the US and abroad. Troops in Afghanistan will again swap their boots for running shoes showing a United Front against Terrorism while local runners will participate in a 9 hour and 11 minute run at the Great Mall of the Great Plains starting at noon on 9/11. - August 28, 2013 - Patriots Run
International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. Acquires Scholarship & Recognition Programs Division from ETS
Acquisition makes ISTS the leading provider of scholarship management services. - August 28, 2013 - International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS)
Eastern National Publishes "Slavery in the United States: a Brief Narrative History"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "Slavery in the United States: A Brief Narrative History." This book chronicles the history of slavery, documented as early as the 18th century BCE in the Code of Hammurabi, and documents its impact on the United States, from the... - August 28, 2013 - Eastern National
Wolf River Boulevard Connector is First Roadway to Earn Audubon International Signature Certification
The Wolf River Boulevard Connector in Germantown, Tennessee is the first roadway in the world to earn certification in the prestigious Audubon International Signature Program. - August 28, 2013 - Audubon International
Louis W. Tompros, Partner, WilmerHale to Speak at KC’s Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Louis W. Tompros, Partner, WilmerHale will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages... - August 27, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Grayslake Teachers Can't Count? Community Consolidated School District 46 Common Core Math Presentation
The 43-second video clip that has recently gone viral of Community Consolidated School District 46’s Curriculum Coordinator Amanda August is only one, small, edited part of a 30-minute math presentation that was given to parents. The presentation in its entirety is posted on the D46 website... - August 27, 2013 - Community Consolidated School District 46
5th Mega Tree Plantation Drive Held to Celebrate the Birthday of Baba Ram Rahim Ji
To mark the Birthday of Revered Saint Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan and Independence Day of India, Dera Sacha Sauda celebrates 15th August as Mega Tree Plantation Day. This year being the fifth Mega Tree Plantation Day, Dera Sacha Sauda followers planted over 35 lacs saplings in a single day. - August 25, 2013 - dera sacha sauda
Friends of The NCVMA Foundation Presents Grant to Support Vets to Vets United, Inc.
Philanthropic Arm of The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Supports Durham Nonprofit. - August 25, 2013 - NCVMA
Haydn J. Richards, Jr., Member, Dykema to Speak at KC’s Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and Compliance Issues in 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Haydn J. Richards, Jr., Member, Dykema will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Nonbank SIFIs and Asset Managers: Enforcement and... - August 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Mike Schmitz, FCAS, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Milliman to Speak at KC’s Enterprise Risk Management for Actuaries for 2013 and Beyond Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Mike Schmitz , FCAS, Principal and Consulting Actuary, Milliman will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Enterprise Risk... - August 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Brian McGovern, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP 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 Brian McGovern, Partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “HIPAA/HITECH Act Privacy, Security,... - August 25, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research and Services on September 28th at the Richmond International Raceway
The 5th Annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on September 28, 2013 at the Richmond International Raceway’s Inner Track. For more information, visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond - August 25, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Seven New Urgent Care Centers Earn Urgent Care Center Accreditation
Urgent Care Center Accreditation ensures the provision of quality healthcare and the principles of professionalism. - August 25, 2013 - American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine
New iPic Theater Slated for Downtown Delray Beach; CRA Chooses Office, Entertainment Complex for Redevelopment Site
The Delray Beach CRA has awarded an RFP for 1.57 acres in the downtown core to a proposal that includes a new iPic Theater and 42,000 S.F. of Class A office space. The project stands to bring nearly 300 jobs to the city and could be completed by 2016. - August 25, 2013 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
James Z. Tiigah Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mr. James Z. Tiigah, of New York, New York has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of government. About James Z. Tiigah Mr. Tiigah has over 36 years experience in the government arena. He serves... - August 24, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Velvetta June Salary Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Velvetta June Salary of Los Angeles, California has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of social services. About Velvetta June Salary Ms. Salary has over 11 years experience in the social... - August 24, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Church Needs Help Giving Away 240,000 Lbs of Food to Needy Families
True Life Church (TLC) has partnered with Feeding America to donate 20,000 lbs of food a month to Waukesha families in need, according to TLC Administrative Pastor, Jerry Simmons. The “Waukesha Food Connection” kickoff event will be Friday, August 30, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at... - August 24, 2013 - True Life Church
Seattle's Women’s Business Exchange, Where Inspiration Leads, Celebrates 35 Years
The Women’s Business Exchange (WBE) is Seattle’s longest running women’s business networking group. On September 12th WBE is hosting a 35th Anniversary Where Inspiration Leads Gala Dinner event featuring Keynote Speaker Leslie Mackie, internationally acclaimed baker, pastry chef, and founder of Macrina Bakery. http://www.wbex.org. - August 24, 2013 - Women's Business Exchange
Local Honey Highlights Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) Observance
Found in cupboards and pantries everywhere – honey is a staple ingredient for millions and has a special significance for the fast approaching Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashana. Honey has strong Jewish associations; its sweetness a metaphor for all things good, hence the Biblical assertion of... - August 24, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Athleta Fundraiser Helps Women Stay Active in Style While Supporting Long Island Breast Health Non-Profit
The Maurer Foundation is collaborating with the Athleta fitness apparel store in Manhasset for a “Ladies Night Out” on September 10, 2013, 6:30-8:30 pm. The evening will benefit the foundation’s breast health education programs. - August 24, 2013 - The Maurer Foundation
Confidential Patient Services (CPS) Launches New Services in Palm Springs with a New Program Called the Desert Concierge Club (DCC)
Confidential Patient Services has expanded its services to Palm Springs with a new program called the Desert Concierge Club. The DCC host will help navigate the healthcare system for members and create a VIP doctor’s visit and their goal is to improve the overall wellness and life styles of all individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C. All profits raised will go towards building a free wellness center for the HIV positive community in the desert. - August 24, 2013 - AIDS Assistance Foundation
IJIS Institute Develops First Standards-Based “Proof of Concept” for Montana’s Victim Notification Service
Montana’s Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) standard enhances information sharing capabilities among criminal justice agencies and Victim Notification Systems. - August 24, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Eastern National Announces the Opening of its Newest Educational Museum Store at the New Benjamin Franklin Museum
Eastern National is proud to announce the opening of a new educational museum store at the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum, located at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The store will sell a wide variety of Franklin related commemorative items which... - August 24, 2013 - Eastern National