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Church of Scientology Hosts “Baby Shower for Nashville”
The Church of Scientology is planning a “baby shower” donation drive to benefit needy families in Nashville, Tennessee. - May 04, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Dial An Exchange Appoints Gary Fog as New Business Development Manager-Australia & New Zealand
Dial An Exchange (DAE), the world’s largest privately-owned timeshare exchange company, appoints Gary Fog as their new Business Development Manager for the Australia and New Zealand region. An accomplished Senior Manager, Gary has extensive experience in management and business principles. - May 04, 2013 - Dial An Exchange
Atlantic City Carnival 2k13
The Atlantic City Carnival Committee has come together to create an unforgettable event. A celebration taking place in a city known for its world class entertainment and nightlife, this festival will attract individuals from all walks of life. All gains will benefit the Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation to save the lives of infants and mothers of the Caribbean. - May 04, 2013 - Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation
May is Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month
Businesses Promote Use of Electronic Banking Transactions - May 04, 2013 - SWACHA
IJIS Institute First Chairman Begins New Venture
Paul Wormeli Launches Wormeli Consulting, LLC. - May 04, 2013 - IJIS Institute
Pamela Adams of The BizLynks Center Named Accredited Solution Provider by Constant Contact
Metro Atlanta marketing expert to help small businesses and nonprofits achieve meaningful marketing results. - May 04, 2013 - The BizLynks Center
ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament a Huge Success
The ISC-Audubon Celebrity Golf Tournament was the first of its kind, and was one part of the not-for-profit organizations efforts aimed at making people aware of sustainability and to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy nature. - May 04, 2013 - ISC-Audubon
Liz Gasapri Most Powerful Woman in the Nutrition Industry Leading New Global Ventures
Elizabeth "Liz" Gaspari is forming a non-profit organization, The Liz Gaspari Foundation, mission: to fund construction of a hospital for women and children in Kabul, providing medical care for Afghan land-mine victims. An acronym for Building Respect, Acceptance and Voice through... - May 04, 2013 - Liz Gasapri
Racial Bias is the Foundation for a Federal Criminal Case Against Six African-American Businessmen, Says Friends of Justice and a Just Cause
Friends of Justice and A Just Cause, advocates for the wrongly convicted, comment on six Colorado businessmen whose criminal case is currently under appeal. - May 03, 2013 - A Just Cause
IEEE SmartGridComm 2013 to Explore the Sustainable Growth of Today’s Electric Grids from October 21 – 24 in Vancouver, Canada
Fourth Annual Conference Extends “Call for Papers” Deadline to May 19, 2013. - May 03, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society
Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC, Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC, of Atoka, Oklahoma has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Dennis Blackman, LPC, LADC Mr. Blackman has over 11 years experience in the healthcare... - May 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Mark A. Chertok, Esq., 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 law. About Mark A. Chertok, Esq. Mr. Chertok has over 35 years of experience in the field of environmental... - May 03, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
NASCAR’s Clean Air Tree Planting Program and Dover International Speedway to Participate in Tree Planting at Central Delaware Soccer Association Park on Friday, May 3
Dover International Speedway staff and volunteers will take part in NASCAR Green’s Clean Air Tree Planting Program at the Central Delaware Soccer Association (CDSA) on Friday, May 3. The NASCAR program aims to offset emissions released during a race weekend at the Monster Mile, as well as... - May 03, 2013 - CDSA Soccer
Berwick Area Community Watch First Official Meeting
The first official meeting of the Berwick Area Community Watch will be held Tuesday, May 14th starting at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at Berwick City Hall, 1800 North Market Street, Berwick, PA. Objectives of community watch: 1. Increase citizen's awareness of community crime through an... - May 03, 2013 - Berwick Area Community Watch
Work Experience Energises Pupils Courtesy of the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 12th April, fifty students from schools across the country, enjoyed a unique work experience course at the National Grid Training Centre near Newark, Nottinghamshire. - May 03, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Inspired to Consider a Career in Engineering by the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 10th April, forty three students from the Bury St Edmunds area benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience hosted at Culford School. The three-day residential programme, led by national educational charity, The Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by the local William and Ellen... - May 03, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
New KOSBE Training Event: Buying (& Selling) an Existing Business
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) today announced the free small business training event Buying (& Selling) An Existing Business coming up on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce. - May 03, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Wild Wonders/Zoofari to Host 5th Annual Safari Scramble on June 21, 2013
The North County wildlife education facility Wild Wonders and its nonprofit partner Zoofari will host the 5th annual Safari Scramble golf tournament at The Crossings at Carlsbad on Friday, June 21, 2013 with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Wild Wonders expects a full field of golfers to participate. - May 03, 2013 - Wild Wonders
May 15: Int’l Day of Families—Global Research Reveals Families Hold Most Sway with Teens
Family experience directly correlates to substance use, sexual experience, academic drive - May 03, 2013 - OneHope
Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada® Awards 2013 Scholarships
Thirty-Seven RMHC® U.S. Scholarship Recipients to be Announced Friday, May 3, 2013 at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. - May 03, 2013 - Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada
New Online Resource Trains Hospital Staff on Disability Inclusion
The Institute for Community Inclusion is announcing a new online training: Inclusive Health Care, a disability-awareness training for hospital staff. - May 03, 2013 - Institute for Community Inclusion
More Than 240 Rescue Groups and Shelters Win Grants and Prizes in The Animal Rescue Site’s Shelter+ Challenge
More than 240 rescue groups in United States, Canada, and elsewhere are receiving letters this week to let them know that they were winners in GreaterGood's The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge with Petfinder.com. The winning shelters and rescue groups will receive grants... - May 03, 2013 - GreaterGood
John Rex Endowment Announces Five-Year Plan
The John Rex Endowment, a local foundation committed to supporting an environment where children and families in greater Wake County live healthy lives, announced today the launch of its five-year plan. The plan details four funding areas -- Healthy Weight; Injury Prevention; Mental Health, Social and Emotional Well-being; and Nonprofit Capacity Building – specific goals and related strategies. - May 02, 2013 - John Rex Endowment
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in Westbury and Oyster Bay
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. Parents will also get valuable safety tips. Operation Kidsafe uses the latest equipment like the FBI and Secret Service. - May 02, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe
Mothers Who Make a Difference 2013 - Eighth Annual Awards
May 12th is Mother’s Day. It’s a time we celebrate Mothers not just for their love and nurturing, but their selfless acts and their ability to give to others. - May 02, 2013 - Love Our Children USA
RareConnect Announces 40th Rare Disease Community
RareConnect.org, the platform created, monitored and run by patient organisations EURORDIS and NORD, continues its mission of bringing rare disease patients together, across borders and beyond language barriers - May 02, 2013 - EURORDIS
Verizon Wireless Named Main Sponsor for Geek Girl Cape Cod Tech Conference 2013
Verizon Foundation Brings Internationally Renowned Internet and Cell Phone Safety Advocate, Richard Guerry as Keynote Speaker. - May 02, 2013 - Geek Girl
Jennifer A. Riley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at KC’s Emerging Issues in Workplace Class Action Litigation Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Jennifer A. Riley, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Emerging Issues in Workplace Class Action... - May 02, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Three Join Children's Charity Friends of Karen - Additions Strengthen Services Delivery to Children with a Life-Threatening Illness
With more demand than ever for its services, children's charity Friends of Karen has added three more professionals to its Family Support Services team to deliver more vital, practical and comprehensive services to families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. - May 02, 2013 - Friends of Karen
Enable America Urges Florida Governor to Sign Bill Banning "Retardation"
Today the Florida State House unanimously passed a bill that will eliminate the phrase “mental retardation” from state law, sending the measure onto Governor Rick Scott for his signature. Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with... - May 02, 2013 - Enable America
First Star's Celebration for Children's Rights Event Honors Humanitarians and Visionaries for Their Devotion to Helping Children
First Star, the leading national advocacy group dedicated to strengthening rights and improving lives of abused and neglected children, will hold its ninth annual Celebration for Children’s Rights event on May 5, 2013 at the Skirball Cultural Center. Families from the Los Angeles business, entertainment and legal communities, along with many celebrities, will join First Star in honoring this year’s award recipients. - May 02, 2013 - First Star
Training Class Now Available for NJ Teachers, Safety Personnel, Community Groups: How to Identify and Respond to Symptoms of Mental Illness in Youth
Youth Mental Health First Aid training (YMHFA), designed to help identify risk factors and symptoms of mental illness in youth 12-18, is now available from Care Plus NJ, Inc., the only certified YMHFA trainers in the state of New Jersey. - May 02, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Old Time Radio Makes Its Return This May at Nashville Church of Scientology
For the third year in a row, the Nashville Church of Scientology is putting on a show for the community in an old-time radio theatre style. - May 02, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Denver REALTOR® Awarded the Volunteering Works Grant from National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the Good Neighbor Society
Joan Rogliano is an outstanding player in the real estate game but what makes her truly unique is the way she gives back to the community and the time she sets aside to help women and families through her nonprofit organization, The Wildflower Women's Foundation. Last week the National Association... - May 02, 2013 - Wildflower Group
7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to be Held at Falcon Ridge GC, July 15th
The 7th Annual Kelsey Smith Foundation Charity Golf Classic to take place at Falcon Ridge GC, Lenexa, KS on July 15th. - May 02, 2013 - Kelsey Smith Foundation
CCA Concerned Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program Will Harm the Construction Sector
The Canadian Construction Association (CCA) is very concerned that the changes to the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) and Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) programs announced yesterday will reduce the sector's ability and capacity to meet the increased demand for construction services across Canada. - May 02, 2013 - Canadian Construction Association
High Profile Electrical Recalls Just the Tip of the Iceberg - Electrical Safety Council
High profile electrical recalls are just the tip of the iceberg: millions of dangerous products are in circulation with consumers reporting indifference. - May 02, 2013 - Electrical Safety Council
Teenagers Take Part in Physics in Engineering Course with The Smallpeice Trust
From 9th to 11th April, forty nine students aged 14 and 15 gathered at Rugby School to attend a specially designed Physics in Engineering residential course. Sponsored by The Ferreras Willetts Family, The Ogden Trust, the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 and the University of Warwick,... - May 02, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Students Explore Atrificial Intelligence with The Smallpeice Trust
From 10th to 13th April, forty-four promising students from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on learning experience about artificial intelligence at the University of Exeter. - May 02, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Worship Seminar with Jimmie Black Quality Inn Convention Center - Harrison, AR
El Shaddai Ministries presents "Worship Seminar" with Jimmie Black on May 17-18 at Quality Inn Convention Ctr. www.ElShaddaiMinistries.net for details. - May 01, 2013 - El Shaddai Ministries
Whispering Hope Stables – Horse Boarding in Raleigh, NC
Whispering Hope Stables is a premier equestrian facility located just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Their mission is to provide an exclusive sanctuary for equestrian athletes and their discerning owners. - May 01, 2013 - Whispering Hope Stables
Houston Ride for Kids Tops $239,000
Hundreds gathered for the Houston Ride for Kids, which raised more than $200,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at ride time. - May 01, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Chaparral Musicfest Announces 7th Season of Workshops and Concerts in Prescott
Arizona’s own Chaparral MusicFest announces the schedule of workshops and concerts for its 7th season, from May 28 -June 16, including several exciting new additions for 2013. 2013 events include Suzuki Violin & Piano Academy, Youth and Adult Choral Workshops, Percussion Workshop,... - May 01, 2013 - Chaparral Arts.
APICS NYC-LI Presents Manufacturing Panel Discussion at the Cradle of Aviation
The Impact of STEM, Workforce and Manufacturing on Long Island’s Past, Present, and Future.” The panel discussion will discuss what is the life cycle of a region? How have we gotten where we are and where we are going from here? What is our best strategy moving forward in the region? And what is being done now to support that strategy? - May 01, 2013 - APICS NYC-LI
Enable America Endorses Bob Woodruff Foundation Recommendations in Support of Employment for Wounded Warriors
Enable America, a nonprofit working to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, is endorsing recommendations made by the executive director of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, Anne Marie Dougherty, who wrote there are “three steps we must take right now to soften the landing... - May 01, 2013 - Enable America
Tyler TX Volunteer Firefighter Opens Wildlife Control Business
Twelve-year volunteer firefighter opens Wildlife Control business in Tyler, TX to control armadillos, gophers, raccoons, skunks, snakes, bat, and squirrels that are causing problems. - May 01, 2013 - A All Animal Control
Finalists Announced for 15th Annual Georgia CIO of the Year® Awards
Judging Committee Selects Georgia CIO of the Year Award Finalists After Record Nominations - May 01, 2013 - Georgia CIO Leadership Association
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces May 2013 Real Estate Investors Meeting with Reggie Brooks
On May 13, 2013, the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with Reggie Brooks in Meriden, CT. Attendees will learn how to buy abandoned properties. - May 01, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
95 Students Enjoy an Engineering experience with the Smallpeice Trust
From 8th to 10th April, ninety five 13 and 14 year olds from across the UK benefited from a unique hands-on engineering learning experience at the University of Liverpool. - May 01, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Smallpeice Trust Nuclear Course a Resounding Success
From 3rd to 5th April, forty seven students from North Wales learned how to solve some of the challenges facing the nuclear industry. - May 01, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust