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KPMG LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast,” on 10/26/12

KPMG LLP partners with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Legal Series: M&A in the Legal Industry – How to Do the Deal LIVE Webcast.” This two-hour event will be held on October 26, 2012 from 12pm-2pm ET. For further details about this event, please... - October 05, 2012 - The Knowledge Group

Artists from the Chicago Mosaic School Invited to Exhibit Work at Prix Picassiette in Chartres, France

Artist/faculty of the Chicago Mosaic School are honored to be representing the United States at the Prix Picassiette International Biennial Exhibition in Chartres, France. - October 05, 2012 - Society of American Mosaic Artists

Montreux Energy Presents California Roundtable on Clean Energy Quarterly Meeting Invites World’s Thought Leaders to Connect Toward a Lower Carbon Future

"Investing in Our Global Clean Energy Future" is the theme as senior-level energy, power, transportation, infrastructure and policy leaders come together at Montreux Energy’s California Clean Energy Roundtable Oct. 17-19, 2012, to discuss solutions to the world’s pressing energy issues. Registration is $1,000 through Friday, Oct. 12, 2012, after which it will increase to $1,200. Register and learn more at www.cleanenergy.com/roundtables/california2012/. http://bit.ly/MECal12 - October 05, 2012 - Montreux Energy

Denver Area Resident to Pedal 1,400 Miles to Detroit in an Effort to Raise Money, Awareness for Three Extraordinary Kids Battling Cancer, Illness

Denver business owner Marc DesRosiers has been training since December. An avid cyclist, he will leave this Sunday and muscle through approximately 100 miles/day to raise money for a nonprofit cause tagged ‘Lake Orion Loves,’ which will help three young kids from his hometown of Lake Orion, MI, fighting life threatening diseases. - October 04, 2012 - Sister Souls, Inc.

Operation Kidsafe Announces One Million Children Protected Celebration Event in Jacksonville, FL Area Oct 12-13, 2012

Join Operation Kidsafe, the Clay County Sheriff's Department, the Justice Coalition and Garber Auto Mall for a free and fun child safety weekend. - October 04, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Kid's Coin Drives Add up to 2,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Help Hungry

Teen non-profit spent summer raising funds for food distributions. Donate Don’t Dump encourages grocery stores & food co to donate surplus or short dated products to food banks & raise awareness about hunger. Companies that donate are recognized with “Proud Donor” Logo. The logo was created by Gabrielle, age 12 to raise awareness and influence consumers. "Sadly, this food could be saved from the landfills before it becomes waste, with 1 in 4 children suffering from hunger, it is an outrage!" - October 04, 2012 - Donate Don't Dump

Fall Festival Brings Together Holly Springs School and Big Cat Wildlife Sanctuary

A Holly Springs school is using its annual fundraiser to partner with a big cat rescue center and wildlife sanctuary to educate children, parents and local businesses about the plight of the large predators. - October 04, 2012 - The New School Montessori Center

Established Online Retailer Launches Multi-Seller Marketplace with Free Listings and No Subscription

Established Online Retailer Launches Multi-seller Marketplace Offering Benefits to New Customers Including Free Listings with No Commissions and No Subscriptions. - October 04, 2012 - Books-and-Records.com

IFRM Has Chosen Fire-Advisory Board Chairperson

The International Fire Relief Mission elected its next Chairperson this week. This person will fill a 3 year term. - October 04, 2012 - International Fire Relief Mission

Chicago to Kick Off Garifuna-American Heritage Month of Illinois This November

In 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, proclaimed the month of November as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in response to a petition by Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc and members of the community. - October 04, 2012 - Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc.

Local Non-Profit Announces FUBU Co-Founder as National Spokesperson

One Community, One Voice, One Vision is pleased to announce their National Spokesperson, Mr. Keith Perrin, Jr. The vision of OCOVOV aligns perfectly with his passion to give back and support our communities. Mr. Perrin is an accomplished, well know entrepreneur who successfully introduced FUBU... - October 04, 2012 - One Community, One Voice, One Vision

Central Park N.C. to Show Documentary on Hydraulic Fracturing in Saxapahaw, N.C.

Nonprofit Organization to Show Free Screening of Emmy-Winning Film Split Estate as Part of the 2012 Movie Series. - October 04, 2012 - Central Park NC

Rock & Roll Celebrity Waiter Dinner to Serve Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Center

“Celebrity” waiters will serve up food, fun and "Rock and Roll" at the Heights Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner hosted by Yabo Restaurant on Monday, October 15 from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Local musicians will fill in as wait staff and compete for tips that inspire... - October 04, 2012 - Heights Foundation

Award Winners Announced at 2012 CWE Women Business Leaders Conference

Verizon, RBSCitizens, and Goodwin Procter Among Those Recognized - October 04, 2012 - Center for Women & Enterprise

Chocolate BARK Fur Pet Lovers is the Sweet Treat That Gives Back with Every Bite

Sue's Confections, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania manufacturer of handcrafted confections and 3D chocolates is helping out good causes by offering pet lovers a sweet treat that gives back with every bite. Sue's Confections has created three flavors of chocolate candy bark with a unique twist. - October 04, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC

California Self Storage Association Hosts Storage Olympics

The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce it will hold a Storage Olympics event at its 10th annual conference in San Diego on October 25, 2012. Sponsored by SpareFoot, proceeds of the event will benefit Kure It cancer research. Held during the opening night reception,... - October 04, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association

The Toral Family Foundation Supports Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Initiative with Substantial Gift

The Toral Family Foundation (TFF) and the Toral, Garcia, Battista Attorneys at Law, have joined the Darrell Gwynn Foundation in its mission of increasing awareness of spinal cord injuries through a combined $150,000 donation to support Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW)... - October 04, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation

Kids of All Ages Invited to Free "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event at Duthie Hill Park This Saturday

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Cascade Bicycle Club invite young riders up to age 16 to join them for their free Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at King County’s Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah, this Saturday, October 6th. The event includes trail riding, an obstacle course for the little ones, an exciting jump show from local and pro riders, a barbecue, and tons of prizes. Everyone is invited and parents are welcome to ride too. - October 04, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Pink Ribbon Army Marches Across Facebook

Half a million fans on Facebook have joined the “Pink Ribbon Army,” a social media application to raise awareness and fight the disease which afflicts millions of women around the world. This month, GreaterGood Network’s The Breast Cancer Site is encouraging even more recruits... - October 04, 2012 - GreaterGood

The Help Group to Begin Using Skills® Curriculum with Students with Autism

The Help Group has committed to a 4-month pilot of Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help educate students affected by autism spectrum disorders. - October 03, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

In Search of Miss American Vintage 2013

Castings will be held at the Dezerland Beach Hotel and Spa located at 8701 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33154 each Saturday starting on October 6, 2012. Contestants will be chosen for the final event by celebrity judges. Miss American Vintage 2013 should exemplify classical beauty. - October 03, 2012 - American Vintage Pageant

Home Builders Association Announces Remodeler and Associate of the Year

The Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County announced Catherine Baker, of TrendMark Inc. as the 2011 Remodeler of the Year and Louise Davis, of Interior Decisions as the 2011 Associate of the Year during its annual STAR Awards on Aug. 29 at the Renaissance Hotel at North Hills. - October 03, 2012 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.

Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offer Holiday Cheese Party Raffle for Schools Participating in Sustainability Education

Classrooms nationwide eligible to win Cabot Cheese for a healthy holiday party. - October 03, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Barbette Now Emphasizes a Healthier Menu on HealthyDiningFinder.com

Barbette, named “Best French Restaurant” by Mples St Paul Magazine, is now offering a number of dietitian-approved menu selections for its diners through the Healthy Dining Program and HealthyDiningFinder.com. Now guests who come for the music, events and ambiance at Barbette can be... - October 03, 2012 - Healthy Dining

The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces October 2012 Meeting with Zack Childress

On October 15, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with low-risk, low-cost real estate investing expert Zack Childress. - October 03, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA

The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters This Fall

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be showing the National Geographic film "America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail" at 10 theaters across the country as part of their 2012 membership drive. - October 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Wake Education Partnership to Host 2012 Education Summit on Oct. 30

Annual Event Will Inform Local Business Professionals on Newly Adopted Common Core Standards - October 03, 2012 - Wake Education

IMC Club Will Host “The IMC Club Open Chapter Meeting” at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs

The IMC Club will host an instrument proficiency forum at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, California. - October 03, 2012 - IMCClubs.org

Free IEEE ComSoc Webinar on October 18th to Highlight Next Generation Networking Technologies

The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the premier international conference dedicated to the advancement of global communications, invites communications professionals to attend a free webinar on Thursday, 18 October 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST titled Synchronization in Next Generation Telecom... - October 02, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society

Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate

Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network

Maldives Local Travel Agents Honour the Country’s First Travel and Tourism Awards

Maldives Association for Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) honoured the travel and tourism industry with first ever Maldives Travel Awards. The grand awarding ceremony was held on 28th September 2012 at Paradise Island Resort. Awards for 21 categories including resorts, hotels, liveaboards... - October 02, 2012 - MATATO

80-Year-Old Trader Joe's Man to Rappel Off 36-Story Bonaventure Hotel

80-year-old Leroy Watson, the first employee of Trader Joe's, Southern California's well-known specialty grocery stores, will rappel from the top of the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown LA on Friday October 5 as a lead contributor in this year's hair-raising fund raiser for the Los Angeles Boy Scouts of America. - October 02, 2012 - Boy Scouts L.A.

UFO Study Group of St. Louis Monthly Meeting, October 3, 2012 from 6:30pm Till 8:30 at the St. Louis County Library

Guest speaker for the UFO Study Group meeting for the month of October will be David Sereda. - October 02, 2012 - UFOParanormal Study Group of Greater St. Louis

Let's Play Ten-Ten: Nigeria's Most Innovative Charity Initiative?

Despite global financial challenges, giving should be fun, flexible and fulfilling: www.facebook.com/letsplaytenten - October 01, 2012 - Let's Play Ten-Ten

Official French Delegation to Visit Tacoma

French master artists to blow glass in Museum of Glass Hot Shop. - September 30, 2012 - Tacoma - Biot Committee

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Caring for Birds

Dr. Dan Johnson Discusses Caring for and Tending to Exotic Pets - September 30, 2012 - NCVMA

The Hamner Institutes’ Dr. Mel Andersen Honored with the William and Eleanor Cave Award

Associate Director Receives Award from the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation at American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology Meeting - September 30, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences

NAFDMA Bus Tour Blazing Trails in the Pacific Northwest

North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces its annual Bus Tour. The tour will begin on Friday, February 1, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. The three-day tour will travel to farm direct marketing and agritourism locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Networking Bus Tour... - September 30, 2012 - NAFDMA

Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast on “The Future of North Carolina’s Water” Forum

Executive Director Nancy Gottovi Discusses Speaker Lineup for Oct. 18 Event at the STARworks Center in Star, N.C. - September 30, 2012 - Central Park NC

QuickBooks Basic Training Offered at ETSU Innovation Laboratory

The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at East Tennessee State University and its Kingsport Affiliate Office (KOSBE) will be holding a QuickBooks (QB1) Basic Training Course on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the East Tennessee State University Innovation Laboratory,... - September 30, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE

Child Safety Event set for the Tacoma WA Area

Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Kits Coming to Tulsa OK

Latest all digital equipment will available in the Tulsa area. Same type of system is used by the FBI and top fingerprinting experts. Just bring the kids or special needs adults to this free event. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Operation KidSafe Digital Fingerprint and Safety Kit in Sherman TX

Operation Kidsafe is offering parents a chance to safe guard their children free at this 2 day event in Sherman TX. All digital photo and fingerprint system will be on site. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

WishYouWereVegan Announces Online Auction

WishYouWereVegan announces it’s first online auction benefiting Mercy For Animals. - September 30, 2012 - KRZE Studio / WishYouWereVegan

Seeking Competitive Advantage from Adjacencies: SCIP Massachusetts, Mercyhurst, Ohio, Illinois, Connecticut, Pennsylvania eLearning Chapter Meetings, October 9

Competitive intelligence tools can help gain a better understanding of how to look at adjacent markets for new opportunities and threats based on competitive levels and traditional market assessment tools. - September 30, 2012 - Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals

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