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Foundation for a Drug-Free South Celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joins the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 22, 2013 - Drug Free South
Paws for Life Animal Rescue Showcases Adorable Cats During "9 Lives for 9 Dollars" Adoption Event
Animal rescues and shelters across the country will participate in the 9 Lives for $9 cat adoption campaign, June 21-30, 2013, supported by Best Friends Animal Society. - June 22, 2013 - Paws for Life Rescue
Channel Islands Harbor Presents Concerts by the Sea
Free summer concert series to be held at Peninsula Park. - June 22, 2013 - Channel Islands Harbor
Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc. Partners with Petfinder on Summer Pet Safety Campaign
Summer brings about hotter temperatures, outdoor fun and family trips – but for pets, it could also bring about safety hazards unbeknownst to pet parents. - June 22, 2013 - Texas Sporting Breed Rescue, Inc.
You Don’t Have to Wave a Magic Wand to Get the Most Out of Your Mobile Device
GadgitKids, mobile device training experts, and Cellular Sales, the nation’s leading Verizon Wireless dealership, have teamed up to enhance consumers’ experience with mobile devices. Over the next several weekends, GadgitKids will be on-location at select Cellular Sales stores around the Tampa Bay area. - June 21, 2013 - GadgitKids Official
Learn from a Successful Agritourism Farm at NAFDMA'S Advanced Learning Retreat
The 8th annual NAFDMA Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR) takes place in August. The event at Tweite's Family Farm in Byron, Minnesota features casual sessions and a behind the scenes look at a successful agritourism farm. - June 21, 2013 - NAFDMA
Volunteers to Assemble One Millionth Care Package
Operation Gratitude will be the first military support charity to send one million care packages. - June 21, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Pioneer Joining World Vision
World Vision is currently the largest nongovernmental rural water provider in the world. - June 21, 2013 - World Vision US
Dial An Exchange Implements Interface to Streamline Business Processes with Resorts
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately-owned timeshare exchange company continues to implement new technology to improve efficiencies through “best practice” initiatives. As Dial An Exchange continues to expand its footprint in both the international and domestic... - June 21, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Fan Conference Celebrating Geek Culture Comes to Portland; LeakyCon 2013 Brings Harry Potter Stars, Festivities, Celebration of Fandoms and Literature
LeakyCon, a convention that grew out of the worldwide Harry Potter fan community, will be held at the Oregon Convention Center June 27 through 30, 2013. LeakyCon blends the nerdy fun of a Comic-Con with the community and excitement of South by Southwest in an intimate environment. It celebrates... - June 21, 2013 - LeakyCon
GreaterGood Sends $300,000 to Charity in May
GreaterGood's grants and donations topped $300,000 were sent to 105 charities in May. Grants totaling more than $82,000 were sent in June to charity partners dealing with the aftermath of the Oklahoma tornadoes. - June 21, 2013 - GreaterGood
Religion Communicators Hears About 21st Century Media and the Need to Speak
Members of the Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council meet monthly to collaborate, meet other people of faith and learn from one another about communications techniques in this modern age. - June 21, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
Drag Nuns to Take Over Long Beach Night Club to Raise Money for SoCal LGBT Veterans and Service Members
2nd Annual LGBT Military Ball planned for 4th of July Weekend at Club Ripples in Long Beach, CA. - June 21, 2013 - Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
National Senior Wii Bowling Day
Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research - June 20, 2013 - NeuroScience Foundation
Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA, Senior Principal, GHP Horwath, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies Event
Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA, Senior Principal, GHP Horwath, P.C. to Speak at KC’s Patent Infringement Reasonable Royalty Damages Strategies In Light of Recent Federal Circuit Decisions LIVE Webcast. - June 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Burger Bash in Orlando to Raise Funds for Young Leukemia Patient
Proceeds from Event at Beth’s Burger Bar Go to Joshua Chambers Benefit Fund - June 20, 2013 - Be Brave
Church of Scientology Hosts Safe Passage Concert to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence
The Nashville Church of Scientology recently hosted a concert to benefit Safe Passage, an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and oppression in women's lives. - June 20, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Saginaw River Emergency Dredging - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approves $1.2 million
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved $1.2 million in emergency dredging to re-open the Saginaw River to shipping. This year's heavy spring rains sent sediment down the river and restricted shipping to and from businesses in Saginaw County and the Region. Prior to the excessive rain, the... - June 20, 2013 - Saginaw Future
Speaker's Agency Hosts Wonder Woman 3-part Christian Conference Series
Every woman and girl knows about Wonder Woman. They admire her beauty, skill, charm, strength and quest for truth and justice. That a Girl & Friends Speakers Agency and Thelma Wells are uniting women under the title, "Wonder Woman 3." Join us for three amazing conferences this summer covering real wonder women from the Bible. - June 20, 2013 - That a Girl & Friends Speaker's Agency
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Celebrates Expansion, Honors Corporate Partners at Special Event
By partnering with local employers, Community Health Charities of the Southeast helps promote a culture of health, giving and volunteerism in the workplace. They work directly with employers in Georgia and Alabama to connect employees to health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to direct donations to the local health charities of their choice. - June 20, 2013 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Broward Sheriff and Other Dignitaries Salute OIC of South Florida Graduates
Opportunities Industrialization Center of South Florida (OICSFL) and the Broward Sheriff Office share an inspiring graduation ceremony. - June 20, 2013 - OIC of South Florida
Direct Deposit Users Likely to Save More According to SWACHA Survey
While the average household savings rates in the U.S. fell to a near record low of 2.4 percent, according to the most recent numbers released by the Department of Commerce, a new survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country, shows... - June 20, 2013 - SWACHA
Bike Virginia 2013 Tour to Award Three Grants for Community Biking Initiatives in Roanoke, Botetourt, and Craig Counties
Grant Awards Supported by Proceeds from Bike Virginia Tour Event - June 20, 2013 - queue
B3 Solutions’ CEO Bud Almas Chosen by the National Veteran Small Business Coalition for the First Annual Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Small Business Award
B3 Solutions, LLC, a provider of customer-focused solutions that enable government organizations to optimize their performance, announced today the company’s founder and CEO, Bud Almas, has been selected to receive the first annual Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Small Business Award by the... - June 20, 2013 - B3Solutions
River Dell Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children's Scholarship Award Contest
This year's Children's Scholarship awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, who was a longtime adviser to NJCTS. - June 20, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
North Brunswick High School Raises $3,500 to Benefit Programs and Services of New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Students, teachers and administrators all take part in series of activities that started in October and ended just a few weeks ago. All money raised will benefit the statewide education outreach and peer advocacy efforts of NJCTS. - June 19, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Jewish Response from CommunityofReaders.org to the New Fantasy Fiction Novel, "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman
While there are many responses and reviews written in response to Neil Gaiman’s new fantasy novel, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane,” the one place you wouldn’t expect to weigh-in is a website of Jewish content. But that’s exactly what happened earlier this... - June 19, 2013 - Community of Readers
Public Speaking Club Announces New Officers
First of Sussex Toastmasters Club is proud to announce its new club officers for the July 2013-June 2014 Toastmasters year. - June 19, 2013 - First of Sussex Toastmasters
Linda MacDonald, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting to Speak at KC’s Fair Value Measurements for Business Combinations and Impairment Testing Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Linda MacDonald, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Fair Value Measurements for... - June 19, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
DEA Youth Dance Program Receives The thalo Critics’ Choice Inspiration Award Donation at Critics’ Choice Television Awards Show
Free Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Plans to Grow to 30 Cities by 2014. - June 19, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
Apex Chamber Releases MyChamberApp
Apex Chamber of Commerce releases a new Smartphone application, allowing for on-the-go access for its businesses by potential clients. - June 19, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
AIM Applauds Texas Governor for Allowing Under -18 Tanning Bill to Become Law
Texas becomes fifth state to protect minors from indoor tanning. - June 19, 2013 - AIM at Melanoma
Rabbi Shlomo Braun Visits Aleh Foundation Supporter in Rockville, MD.
Rabbi Shlomo Braun, Founder and Director of Aleh Foundation recently made a trip to Washington, DC and met with several former associates from the days when he was a congressional staff member. There, he made a presentation about important issues of concern to the Brooklyn Jewish communities, as well as updated them of the unique services Aleh provides for the disabled population. - June 19, 2013 - Aleh Foundation
5 More Philadelphia Restaurants Join Healthy Dining Finder with Dietitian Approved Menus
Five new, local Philadelphia restaurants have joined the 50+ restaurant locations in the city participating in the Healthy Dining Program and offering dietitian-approved menu choices. These restaurants teamed up with Healthy Dining’s team of registered dietitians to provide their guests with... - June 19, 2013 - Healthy Dining
Local Networking Professionals Group Kicks Off Text & Win Contest Giveaways
Join networking organization in celebrating the Summer by entering their "8 Weeks of Giveaways" contest for your chance to win a new prize every week. - June 19, 2013 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
Food Bank of South Jersey Announce New Board Trustees at Annual Conference of Their Charitable Feeding Network
More than 250 food pantries, kitchens and shelters from Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties will attend the Annual Food Bank Conference June 21st at the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The conference, sponsored by the Food Bank of South Jersey, will focus... - June 19, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
SHPE Boston Announces New President, Tomas Maldonado
The Boston Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) announced to its members that Tomas Maldonado has been elected as the new President of the organization. Maldonado is currently part of the board of directors of SHPE Boston and a SHPE Lifetime member. He will assume the... - June 19, 2013 - SHPE Boston
AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece
Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Meet NY Times Best-Selling Author at Sheltering heARTS
Laura Schroff, NY Times Best-Selling Author of: An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny, Keynote Guest at Sheltering Hearts. - June 18, 2013 - Sheltering Hearts
Builder’s Club Walkathon in Scotch Plains Raises $3,500 for New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Terrill Middle School sixth-grader Josh Klapper, along with teacher Ben Rogers, spearheaded an effort that featured 30 students walking and running to benefit NJCTS' statewide education outreach and peer advocacy programs. - June 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Miami Entrepreneurship Center Set to Kick Off Startup Ecosystem in Downtown Miami
MEC261 located in Miami has big plans Miami, the center will house a tech incubator, a fashion incubator, a co-working space, and a maker space. All in one location. This type of entrepreneurial centers are no longer just in California, they are popping up across the country expanding the startup communities across the U.S. (Chicago, Austin, New York, Denver, Las Vegas and now Miami). - June 17, 2013 - Miami Entrepreneurship Center
Conservative Pastors Stand Firm Against Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is not gaining any ground among theologically-conservative pastors, a recent survey revealed. - June 17, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Manalapan Student Wins Honorable Mention in 12th Annual Tourette Syndrome Children’s Scholarship Award Contest
This year's awards are being given out by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders in honor of the late Dr. Nathan Weiss, a longtime friend and trusted adviser to NJCTS. - June 16, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dave Matthews Band and REVERB Select Food Bank of South Jersey
Dave Matthews Band and their Promoter REVERB are expanding their Bama Green Project support of farmers to include food banks with a series of concerts in 34 cities across the country. In the Philadelphia area, the Band, and their Promoter REVERB, selected the Food Bank of South Jersey as a... - June 16, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
EAA Chapter 186 Presents Wings Over Manassas - An Aviation Day for Teens
Ground school instruction and introductory flight experiences highlight this action-packed day. - June 16, 2013 - EAA Chapter 186 Young Eagles
Sea to Shining Sea Rider Faces Challenges in Life
Veteran Glenn Goulet rode across America with World T.E.A.M. Sports' 2012 Sea to Shining Sea ride and has volunteered for many organizations. He also is waiting for assistance for his service-related injury. - June 16, 2013 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
NAFA Member Richard Battersby Named Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year
NAFA Fleet Management Association congratulates Richard Battersby, CAFM, CPFP, on being named the 2013 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year. - June 16, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Audubon International Certified Member Merion Golf Club Hosts U.S. Open
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is hosting the U.S. Open from June 13-16, 2013. Merion is recognized by Audubon International for their accomplishments in sustainable natural resource management and has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. One of Merion’s most... - June 16, 2013 - Audubon International
Alain J.P. Buthion, Chef, Owner Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Alain J.P. Buthion, Chef, Owner, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the culinary field. About Alain J.P. Buthion, Chef, Owner Mr. Buthion has over 35 years experience in the... - June 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks of Mansfield, Texas has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of real estate, agriculture, investments and self storage. About Darcy L. Knapp-Fricks Ms. Knapp-Fricks has over... - June 15, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide