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The Bad Taste Costume Ball, to Benefit Santa Fe’s Museum Development Associates, at the Historic Legal Tender in Lamy, NM Saturday 10/24/09
Love New Mexico museums? Join Museum Development Associates in Lamy on October 24th for a FUN(d)raising evening of bad taste, good vittles, atrocious costumes, great music & dancing, a cash bar and a rip-roarin’ raffle, all to benefit the organization that specializes in serving New Mexico’s 200+ small, start-up and rural museums. MDA offers a hand up to community museums, providing training and services to assist them in improving their collections care, operations and infrastructure. - October 09, 2009 - Museum Development Associates
National Gospel Recording Artists Deitrick and Damita Haddon to Perform at The Word Dome
Faith Chapel Christian Center (FCCC) presents an “After Classic Halloween Alternative Concert” featuring Verity recording artist, Deitrick Haddon, and Tyscot recording artist, Damita Haddon, Saturday, October 31st at 8:00 pm. The concert, to be held at The Word Dome, is free and open to... - October 09, 2009 - Faith Chapel Christian Center
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Challenger Center Hosts Live Interactive NASA Webcast About Antarctica
Join Challenger Center for Space Science Education for a live interactive webcast, October 21 at 12:00pm ET with Brian Campbell and Paul Przyborski from NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center to learn about the Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA) project and their fascinating Antarctic Mysteries. - October 09, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Lutheran High School, San Antonio to Benefit from Thrivent Financial 13th Annual Texas Treasures Benefit Auction
Lutheran High School of San Antonio will hold its Texas Treasures annual benefit auction, supported by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its members. The activity will be held from 6:30pm to 10:30pm on October 23, 2009 at the Leon Springs Dance Hall in Boerne, Texas. The evening is a great... - October 09, 2009 - Lutheran High School of San Antonio
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
BluMail Launches “Help Someone in Need” Initiative in Time for Holiday Giving Season
BluMail’s “Help Someone In Need” is a new Web site connecting people in dire need with those who want to help. Anyone, anywhere can make a request – for air travel, car repair/replacement, clothing, computers, day care, medical and dental assistance, education, utility bills, employment, funeral arrangements, furniture, groceries, home repair, housing, legal aid, etc. People who are moved by these stories can contact those who are asking for help and designate how their gifts get used. - October 09, 2009 - BluMail
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Durham Crisis Response Center Collaboration with InStepp, Inc. Results in Support for At-Risk Women
The Durham Crisis Response Center (DCRC) is pleased to announce that the organization has received a grant of close to $592,000. The grant, awarded by the Department of Justice’s Office of Violence Against Women Transitional Housing Program, provides housing, support and other resources to... - October 09, 2009 - InStepp, Inc.
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago Kicks Off New Calendar Year with Strong Momentum
Mobile Monday (MoMo) Chicago, a community of mobile professionals that promotes the mobile industry and fosters cooperation and networking, today announced the completion of a successful first year thanks to strong leadership, a series of successful events and a rapidly growing membership base. - October 09, 2009 - Mobile Monday - Chicago
Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
Discovery Channel Features the Vyouz Network’s Reuse Websites
Discovery Real Time’s new TV series “the nations favourite builder” takes up the challenge of helping families enhance their homes for very little cash. Reclamation experts find everything they need by rummaging through skips (dumpsters in the US) and builders cast offs and using... - October 08, 2009 - Vyouz Ltd
Texas Self Storage Association Board of Directors Elect New Officers, Welcome New Directors
The Texas Self Storage Association has elected new officers for the 2009-2010 term. In addition, four newly elected Directors were made welcome at the Board's planning meeting. - October 08, 2009 - Texas Self Storage Association
The Top Five Leadership Competencies of Tomorrow
i4cp study reveals if you want to lead, you’d better be innovative, agile, and primed for change - October 08, 2009 - Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Donors Continue to be Attracted to What HANDY is Doing
Charity Navigator, the leading charity evaluator in America has again selected HANDY for a third consecutive 4-star rating. - October 08, 2009 - Handy, Inc.
Web Courseworks Selected as eLearning Vendor for World Anti-Doping Agency Coach’s Tool Kit
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) tasked Web Courseworks (WCW) with creating an interactive, web-based anti-doping education program to educate elite and recreational coaches worldwide through tutorial, scenario and game-based learning. Following an open bid for tenders, WADA awarded WCW the... - October 08, 2009 - Web Courseworks
Hillsborough Community College Student Receives $5,000 Scholarship
Hillsborough Community College's Hongjie Chen is the recipient of the $5,000 Community College Transition Award. Chen received this award through The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), an honors organization inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores with a GPA of 3.4 and... - October 08, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
CINEMA Cleveland & the Cleveland Institute of Art Present Screenwriting 101: Featuring Guest Speaker David Wain Writer of 2008 Box Office Smash Role Models
CINEMA Cleveland, a non-profit dedicated to aiding and supporting local filmmakers and artists, in association with The Cleveland Institute of Art, presents Screenwriting 101, a crash course in the aspects of successful film screenwriting, featuring an appearance and discussion with Shaker Heights,... - October 08, 2009 - C.I.N.E.M.A. Cleveland
The International Forum Features Outstanding Authors at the 2010 Annual Meeting
Richard E. Jackim and Terri Sjodin to Discuss Exit Strategies and Presentation Skills during January meeting - October 08, 2009 - The International Forum
Silly Sally’s Events Expands and Gives Back
As Fall Begins, Silly Sally’s Brings Smiles to Those who Need it Most. - October 08, 2009 - Silly Sally's Events
Comedian Kevin Nealon of SNL & Weeds Headlines at Show to Benefit Foster Care Kids
The Ice House comedy venue hosts an annual benefit for Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity in Pasadena. Comedian Kevin Nealon headlines for benefit. - October 08, 2009 - Hillsides
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Receives $50,000 Grant from The Indianapolis Foundation
Central Indiana is aging. As it does, CICOA Aging & In-home Solutions has to find additional funding sources to meet the increasing community demand for in-home services for seniors and people of any age living with a disability. CICOA is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant for general operating support from the James Proctor Fund for Aged Men and Women, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation. - October 08, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
Emerald Brand Announces the Launch of Its E-Commerce Website
www.emeraldecoproducts.com. - October 08, 2009 - Paradigm Group
Ava Gardner Festival This Weekend, October 9-10
The fifth annual Ava Gardner Festival is scheduled for Friday, October 9-Saturday, October 10 and this year’s theme celebrates the special relationship Ava shared with Ernest Hemingway. - October 08, 2009 - Ava Gardner Museum
The Medical Tourism Association Participates in the Familiarization Tour in Malaysia
The Medical Tourism Association was honored to participate in the Familiarization “FAM” tour in the exquisite country of Malaysia in Asia Pacific. Facilitators and Insures from and United States of America were in attendance. “Malaysia is the hidden secret international patients... - October 08, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Wake County Economic Development Podcast Details Why Wake County is the Best Place to do Business
Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org) has announced the release of a new audio podcast featuring commentary from executive director Ken Atkins. In the podcast, Atkins explains why Wake County is one of the nation’s best places to live and work. The podcast offers... - October 08, 2009 - Wake County Economic Development
Global Energy Foundation Announces Call for Nomination for the 2010 Global Energy International Prize
The nomination period for the 2010 Global Energy International Prize was opened on the 6th of October 2009. The Global Energy International Prize is an independent international prize established to recognize outstanding scientific research and development projects in the area of electric power... - October 08, 2009 - Global Energy Foundation
MySalesRep.com Develops a Business Relationship with GlobalConference.com
MySalesRep.com, the leading Sales Representative Personal Website builder has created a business relationship to work with a leading Web Conference provider in GlobalConference.com. - October 08, 2009 - MySalesRep.com LLC
Prepare for Winter and Save Energy
Winter is right around the corner and in honor of Energy Awareness Month, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) recommends making energy-efficient upgrades as a way for homeowners to prepare for the season. Many remodelers are offering weatherization programs to help them... - October 08, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Life Group LA Takes the POZ Life Weekend Seminar to San Diego, CA
The Life Group LA announces that it will be bringing its team of volunteers to San Diego on November 14 and 15, 2009. The innovative Seminar is a place where compassion, education, community and love is offered unconditionally. It's a place where those infected or affected by HIV can be themselves, feel comfort and support in their effort to learn how to live a long healthy productive POZitive lifestyle or help someone they know overcome the fears associated with being HIV+. - October 08, 2009 - The Life Group LA
ABC’s “The View” Taps Ted Buczek as an Ultimate Volunteer, One of Ten Finalists, 83 Year Old NJ Native Has Dedicated Retirement to Charitable Deeds
Ted Buczek has been selected as one of ten finalists in The Ultimate Volunteer Contest sponsored by ABC’s The View. The online contest recognizes nationwide extraordinary volunteer efforts and runs from Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11. - October 07, 2009 - Police Officer Michael Buczek Foundation
Grey Wolves Hunted Again - from Endangered to Fair Game
With the judicial decision to allow the controlled hunting of Grey Wolves, hunters and townspeople take action. And they have more than pitchforks and torches. - October 07, 2009 - Fred Smilek's Society to Save Endangered Species
Colorado BioScience Association & Three Economic Development Entities Tout Colorado’s Strengths at the 2009 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C.
Representatives from the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation and the Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation will be showcasing Colorado’s medical device and diagnostics sectors during the 2009 AdvaMed: The MedTech Conference in Washington D.C. on October 12, 13 and 14. This will be the CBSA’s third year participating in the AdvaMed Conference. - October 07, 2009 - Colorado BioScience Association
Wake County SmartStart Hosts Professional Development Seminar for Child Care Center Administrators
In keeping with its commitment to enhance the quality of child care centers by offering professional development opportunities for providers, on Wednesday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wake County SmartStart will host a lunch and learn seminar for child care center administrators. - October 07, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
R&D Tax Credit Seminar to Help Businesses Recover Money
Tech Collective and TMG Consulting Group event will explore R&D tax credit program, how to take advantage and its impact on business. - October 07, 2009 - Tech Collective
AMA Columbus Wins Recognition in National Competition
The AMA Columbus chapter announced today that it has received a Special Merit Award from the organization’s international headquarters. The AMA’s annual Chapter Excellence Awards program highlights exceptional performance among the organization’s 75 professional chapters across... - October 07, 2009 - Columbus American Marketing Association
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association to Host Pet Care Exhibit At N.C. State Fair
The North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) (www.ncvma.org) has announced that it will host an exhibit at the N.C. State Fair. Located in the Exposition Center, the exhibit will run from Oct. 15-25 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Members of the NCVMA will be at the exhibit to answer general pet... - October 07, 2009 - NCVMA
Meet and Greet Gary Newberry - Candidate for Florida House District 66
The Friends of Newberry for Florida House District 66 is hosting a "Meet and Greet Gary Newberry" Saturday, October 10, 2009, in Winter Haven, Florida. - October 07, 2009 - Friends of Newberry for Florida House - District 66
National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants Names Spotlight Member for October
The online community of the National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants announced Michele Randolph of Gold Force Support as October's Spotlight Member. - October 07, 2009 - National Association of Christian Virtual Assistants
NPSA Roundtable Gathers Experts to Single-Site Portable Storage Issues
The National Portable Storage Association has a roundtable of experts to discuss issues affecting the single-site portable storage operator at its 7th Annual Conference and Exposition. - October 07, 2009 - National Portable Storage Association
New Guide to Private Home Care Services Released
Home Care Alliance of MA Guidebook Assists Families in Finding Quality Local Providers. - October 07, 2009 - Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts
Discovered Money Finds Approximately $100,000 of Unclaimed Property Due St. Joseph Med Corp
Discovered Money’s efforts to volunteer to help nonprofit organizations and schools obtain their Unclaimed Property continues to yield results. - October 07, 2009 - Discovered Money
Discovered Money Fundraiser to Benefit Orangewood Children’s Home
Discovered Money fundraiser will allow us to more effectively contact and research non-profits and schools that have Unclaimed Property - October 07, 2009 - Discovered Money
Greater Frederick Advertising Federation to Hold Professional Development Event
The Greater Frederick Advertising Federation is holding an event titled “Building Your Personal Brand" on Thursday, October 15 at the Creekside Conference Center in downtown Frederick. It will feature a panel of experts in interviewing, recruitment, business etiquette, negotiation, and impression management. - October 07, 2009 - Greater Frederick Advertising Federation
KABC-TV News Co-Anchor Leslie Sykes Emcees Benefit Concert for Music Enrichment Programs
Leslie Sykes, co-anchor of KABC-TV News, emcees benefit concert, Rhapsody of Love, on November 8, 2009 to help create new music enrichment programs in Orange County, CA. The concert features the Elevation Orchestra created and directed by world renowned cellist and bassist, Ryan Cross. - October 07, 2009 - New Hope Presbyterian Church
"Rescuing Childhood" to Premiere at 5th Annual LA Femme Film Festival, Oct. 15-18, 2009
New documentary shines light on the mystery of surging number of bipolar youngsters - October 07, 2009 - Veronica Bird Charitable Foundation
Christian Empowerment for Charleston S.C. Christians
Healing Waters Church hosting a special Empowerment Series for Christians in the Charleston area, members of all churches welcome to attend. - October 07, 2009 - True Hope Churches & Ministries
SOX Institute’s GRC MVP Awardees’ Online Panel Discussions
The winners and finalists of the GRC MVP Awards will present their views on various topics related to SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) and GRC (Governance, Risk, Compliance and Controls) in a series of online panel discussions starting October 6, 2009. The respective dates, times, winners, finalists and topics... - October 06, 2009 - GRC Group