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Sandton SPCA / Hill’s Mutt Walk 2013
The annual Sandton SPCA / Hill’s Mutt Walk is back by popular demand after a successful first year in 2012. The morning walk will be held on Sunday the 14th of April 2013 at the Field and Study Recreation Centre, Louise Avenue (closest corner 14th Street), Parkmore. The Sandton SPCA /... - March 20, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
Angela L. Evans, Partner, Business Tax Services, Ernst & Young to Speak at KC’s Income Tax Accounting for 2013 Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Angela L. Evans, Partner, Business Tax Services, Ernst & Young will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast on Income Tax Accounting for 2013. - March 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Barry M. Pelagatti, Partner, ParenteBeard LLC to Speak at KC’s Understanding FASB’s Proposed Credit Impairment Model Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Barry M. Pelagatti, Partner, ParenteBeard LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding FASB’s Proposed Credit... - March 20, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
San Diego Non-Profit, ConnectMed International Successfully Completes 40 Cleft Lip and Palate Surgeries in 4 Days in Lilongwe, Malawi
On February 15th, 2013 a ConnectMed International team led by Dr. Amanda Gosman and Dr. Rohit Khosla, in partnership with the ABC Community Clinic provided life changing surgeries benefiting children and young adults in need of cleft lip and palate repair in Lilongwe, Malawi. - March 20, 2013 - ConnectMed International
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Selects Cassandra Kessman as Community Ambassador for Pawling and Dover, New York
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) has selected Cassandra Kessman to serve as the volunteer ambassador to the designated Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community of Pawling and Dover, New York. She will serve as a community liaison to the ATC and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to... - March 20, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Directors
Longtime organizational members and supporters have joined NJCTS' leadership team with hopes of further implementing the Center's myriad educational outreach programs and family support services. - March 20, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Embrace to Host Third Annual Ex 4 Vets III: “Exercising to Support Our Veterans” Event
Combining fun, exercise and fundraising to raise money for multiple San Diego programs that benefit veterans. - March 20, 2013 - Embrace
Express Support for the Troops with This Patriotic T-Shirt Design from Americanherotshirt.com
People who wish to express their support for our military and the love for our country can do so now, by wearing the brand new 24-7 Patriotic T-Shirt from American Hero T Shirt. - March 19, 2013 - American Hero T Shirt
Meals On Wheels West Delivers on Two Wheels
To mark national March for Meals, Meals On Wheels West in Santa Monica will use bicycles to deliver food and friendship to homebound neighbors. Cyclists will cruise the bicycle friendly streets of Santa Monica to promote sustainability and demonstrate that bicycles are great transportation around the city. - March 19, 2013 - Meals On Wheels West
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Makes $10,000 Grant to Assist Veterans with Brain Injuries
Coalition's donation to RMHABI will provide urgent counseling, hyperbaric treatment services to brain-injured veterans in Colorado. - March 19, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
GreaterGood Launches The Diabetes Site
In March, GreaterGood CEO Tim Kunin announced the launch of the newest GreaterGood Click-To-Give cause website, The Diabetes Site, and a $20,000 donation to the University of Michigan to support research into the causes and treatment of this disease. - March 19, 2013 - GreaterGood
The Denan Project Wins Award
The Denan Project wins award in Peru. Plus a summary of the latest news from its other 3 projects. - March 18, 2013 - The Denan Project
Cooking with Girl Scout Cookies? Girl Scouts Host Pinterest Cookie Challenge.
Everyone knows Girl Scout Cookies are amazing right out of the box. But did you know they also work well as ingredients in many recipes? Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is hosting a contest via Pinterest collecting recipes featuring Girl Scout Cookies as ingredients. Anyone can enter... - March 18, 2013 - Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Spring 2013 Real Estate Investment Coaching Program
On March 20, 2013 CT REIA will begin its Spring 2013 session of the real estate investing coaching program. This program is for anyone interested in buying and managing investment property in Connecticut. - March 18, 2013 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Ed Rendell and Former Eagle Jamaal Jackson Join DHS's Achieving Independence Center for Always Bet on Youth
Valley Youth House and the Philadelphia DHS’s Achieving Independence Center will co-host the casino-themed gala to support Philadelphia youth, featuring keynote speaker Ed Rendell and former Eagles Center Jamaal Jackson as guest dealer. - March 18, 2013 - Valley Youth House
Douglas L. Anderson, Member, Bailey Cavalieri LLC to Speak at KC’s Understanding HHS Proposed Transitional Reinsurance Program Under the Affordable Care Act Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Douglas L. Anderson, Member, Bailey Cavalieri LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding HHS Proposed... - March 18, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Mike Goulian Appointed to the IMC Club’s Board of Directors
On Monday, March 11th, 2013 the IMC Club appointed an air show superstar and former United States Unlimited Aerobatic Champion, Mike Goulian, to its Board of Directors. Michael Goulian, co-author of a series of books titled Basic and Advanced Aerobatics published by McGraw Hill, which became the... - March 18, 2013 - IMCClubs.org
Support Dogs Provides Assistance Dog to First Female Veteran
Woman suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, gets help from assistance dog. - March 17, 2013 - Support Dogs
Amish-Christian Romance Author’s New Release Tops Amazon Charts
An Amazon Top 100 author publishes another Amish Christian romance that immediately tops the ranks of Amazon. - March 17, 2013 - Price Publishing
Panera Bread and Food Bank of South Jersey Fight Local Hunger
Panera Bread and the Food Bank of South Jersey CEO, Val Traore, announced their partnership to help the hungry in South Jersey. Six local Panera stores located in Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Delran, Voorhees, Marlton and Mount Laurel will participate in the Community Breadbox Program to support food... - March 17, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Illinois State Bar Association "Audio" Law Ed Programs in April Center on Niche Topics, Specific Legal Subjects
ISBA Teleseminars feature leading practitioners delivering lectures or participating in panel discussions on a wide variety of high-quality programs and timely topics. - March 17, 2013 - Illinois State Bar Association
Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy Partners with Groupon Grassroots to Sponsor a Flight-Training Summer Camp
Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy Partners with Groupon Grassroots to sponsor a Flight-Training Summer Camp, an initiative to extend advanced learning opportunities to economically disadvantaged students. - March 17, 2013 - Phoenix Arising Aviation Academy
NFL Alumni Association, Ohio Chapter Names Big Picture Marketunities Agency of Record
The Ohio Chapter of the NFL Alumni Association announced the selection of Big Picture Marketunities as agency of record. - March 17, 2013 - Big Picture Marketunities
Veterans Offered Full Scholarship and Support to Hike the Iconic Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), in partnership with Warrior Hike has launched a new initiative called the “Walk Off the War” program. - March 17, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Ramapo College Student Organizations Prepping for Tourette Syndrome Walk
Most of the large Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and other campus groups are pledging to be at the April 14 NJ Walks for TS at Ramapo College and support kids with TS and the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome. - March 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Sarah M. M. Duckham, Senior Attorney, Trow & Rahal, P.C. to Speak at Knowledge Congress Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Sarah M. M. Duckham, Senior Attorney, Trow & Rahal, P.C., will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Immigration and Compliance in 2013: What You... - March 17, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Owen B. Mathre, Ph.D., of Wilmington, Delaware has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of chemicals consulting. About Owen B. Mathre, PH.D. Dr. Mathre has over 55 years experience in the chemicals... - March 16, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide
Benjamin Britz, Senior Attorney, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP to Speak at KC’s Third Party Relationships: Risk Management and Contract Compliance Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Benjamin Britz, Senior Attorney, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Third Party... - March 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Jeff Thomas, Attorney, Ruegsegger Simons Smith & Stern, LLC to Speak at KC’s SEC and Dodd-Frank Act Regulations Compliance: Emerging Issues and Practical Guidance Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Jeff Thomas, Attorney, Ruegsegger Simons Smith & Stern, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “SEC and Dodd-Frank Act... - March 16, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for March 21, 2013
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fourth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Bradenton, Florida - March 16, 2013 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Area Woman Honored for Changing the World of Real Estate Management
Holly Powell, CPM® Candidate, NRP Management Group, Detroit, is among a group of 72 women from the U.S. and abroad honored recently by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM®) for their positive impact on the real estate management profession. Recognized for innovation, mentoring,... - March 16, 2013 - IREM Michigan Chapter 5
Fundraiser for Metro Detroit Foster Children to Return to the Roostertail Saturday, June 1
For The Seventh Generation, a metro Detroit-area charity supporting foster children and families, will hold its annual fundraising gala at the Roostertail in Detroit on June 1, 2013. Live music, dancing, and a several-course, gourmet strolling supper among features of the event. Sponsorship packages available soon. - March 16, 2013 - For The Seventh Generation
Stevens Professor Joins Open Source Effort to Develop Low-Cost Drugs
Professor A.K. Ganguly of the Department of Chemistry, Chemical Biology & Biomedical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology is contributing his expertise and passion to the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Open Source Drug Discovery initiative. Dr. Ganguly is focusing on new treatments for malaria and tuberculosis, which are causing millions of deaths while several drugs used to cure these diseases no longer work because of the appearance of resistant strains. - March 16, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Az Music Showdown Pulls Trigger on Last Draw at the Final Round of Music Competition
The Arizona Music Showdown will hold its Finals at the Mesa Arts Center. 6-Qulifying Bands will compete for the top 3 prizes from Phoenix-based recording studios and record labels. The music ranges from pop to jazz and it is an opportunity to come out and support these bands from across Arizona. Saturday, March 23rd at the Mesa Arts Center. Doors open at 4:00PM - March 16, 2013 - AzCulture
Nonprofits Find Creative Ways to Make Work Fun, Survey Finds
Nonprofit employees are creating new ways to keep employees engaged despite a dismal economy. Team competitions, happy hours, and community service projects unite employees while helping them stay committed to the organization. - March 16, 2013 - HarmonyJobs LLC
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY on Friday March 22: Registration Open to All Families
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting a full day adoption workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, on March 22nd, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - March 15, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Veterans 360 Engages Support for San Diego Veterans
Veterans 360 Engages 12 Young Combat Veterans in a Program of Support to Succeed in Tomorrow’s World. - March 15, 2013 - Veterans 360
American Student Dental Association 2013-14 Executive Committee and Speaker of the House of Delegates Elected
During its Annual Session in Atlanta, the American Student Dental Association House of Delegates – 122 dental students from across the United States – elected its 2013-14 president, vice presidents and speaker of the House. Jiwon Lee, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine... - March 15, 2013 - American Student Dental Association
C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP to Speak at KC’s FDA's Off-Label Information: a 2013 Update Live Webcast on April 16, 2013
The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series has announced that C. Scott Jones, Partner with Locke Lord LLP will speak at the KC’s webcast entitled: “FDA's Off-Label Information: A 2013 Update Live Webcast” on April 16, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET. For further info, follow:... - March 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
Andrew Shecktor Announces His Candidacy for Mayor of Berwick, PA
Andrew Shecktor announced today his candidacy for Mayor of Berwick, PA. Andrew's primary goal as Mayor would be to increase citizen participation in crime prevention and preservation of local culture and history. - March 15, 2013 - Andrew Shecktor For Congress
100 Students to Take Part in Smallpeice Trust Marine Technology Course in Southampton
The Smallpeice Trust will be running a Marine Technology course from 9th to 12th July at the University of Southampton, sponsored by The Lloyd’s Register Educational Trust and supported by Babcock. - March 15, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
Smallpeice Trust Seeks Students for Marine Technology Course in Strathclyde
The Smallpeice Trust has a Marine Technology course which will take place from 21st to 25th July, at the University of Strathclyde. - March 15, 2013 - The Smallpeice Trust
IJIS Institute and APCO Launch Joint Emergency Communications Task Force
First meeting of the IJIS Institute and APCO’s Emergency Communications Task Force was held on Jan. 23 in Arlington, Va. - March 15, 2013 - IJIS Institute
GeoPlace Announces Date of Annual Conference
GeoPlace’s annual conference is announced for 9th October 2013 at the Institute of Education in London. - March 15, 2013 - GeoPlace
National Atheist Party Celebrates with Inaugural Convention in San Francisco
Focus on secular values, history of religion in the U.S., and moving forward within the current religio-political climate. - March 15, 2013 - Secular Party of America
Educators Encouraged to Lead a Trail to Every Classroom
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is currently accepting applications from educators to participate in its highly acclaimed Trail to Every Classroom (TTEC) program. - March 15, 2013 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Denver Matchmaking and Dating Service Monday at 8 Relies on 'Feelers' for Matching Clients
Matchmaking and Dating Service, Monday at 8, is passionate about setting up Select Singles. Their approach is personalized and tailored to the client, with their team of Matchmakers taking a vested interest in getting to know their members. - March 15, 2013 - JJLLC
Ken Robinson, U.S. Tax Industry Leader - Health Plans, Deloitte LLP to Speak at KC’s Transitional Reinsurance Program Under the Affordable Care Act Event
Ken Robinson, U.S. Tax Industry Leader - Health Plans, Deloitte LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding HHS Proposed Transitional Reinsurance Program Under the Affordable Care Act Llive Webcast - March 15, 2013 - The Knowledge Group
2013 Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival: A Cultural Feast
San Francisco’s colorful Japanese quarter will burst into full bloom on the weekends of April 13-14 and 20-21, 2013, when members of Northern California’s Japanese American community gather to present their 46th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. - March 14, 2013 - Sakura Matsuri Inc.
David Hoekenga, M.D. Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
David Hoekenga, M.D. of Placitas, New Mexico has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of healthcare and publishing. About David Hoekenga, M.D. Dr. Hoekenga has 34 years experience teaching in the... - March 14, 2013 - Strathmore Worldwide