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Join the Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association in Celebrating National Honeybee Awareness Day
First ever national event celebrating honeybees. - July 11, 2009 - Orange Blossom Beekeepers Association
Out With Cancer Organizes Worlds First Cancer Survivor Support Group on Twitter
Out With Cancer, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender cancer survivor support and advocacy nonprofit, held Twitter’s first international cancer survivor support group. - July 11, 2009 - Out With Cancer
Make a Grand Entrance - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - July 11, 2009 - Kids Included Together
Efficiency Maine and Maine Libraries Restock Shelves to Help Keep Summer Electric Bills from Heating Up
Efficiency Maine and the Maine Libraries Association have teamed up to launch a new edition of what has been one of the most requested and popular items at public libraries around Maine this past year – the Kill-A-Watt® electricity usage monitor and educational toolkit. - July 11, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
MillerCoors Supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms' Annual Meeting
The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms announced MillerCoors as an official sponsor of their 2009 Annual Meeting. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
NAMWOLF Announces Accenture as Diamond Sponsor for 2009 Annual Meeting
Accenture supports The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms 2009 Annual Meeting by signing on as Diamond Sponsor. - July 11, 2009 - National Association of Minority and Women-Owned Law Firms
2500+ Members Registered with the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA)
Formed in 2007, and with only 300 members at the end of its first year, the Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association (GRAPA) recently celebrated the registration of its 2500th member. The event further solidifies GRAPA’s position as the leading standards body and professional... - July 11, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
The MTA Hosts Jordan FAM Tour
The Medical Tourism Association will be hosting a MTA Familiarization “FAM” Tour to the beautiful country of Jordan next week, where 10 medical tourism facilitators and insurance companies and agents will be exploring the high quality healthcare system, accreditation, cultural... - July 11, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
GHCA Announces New Chairman
Only the most accomplished business professionals are considered for the position of Chairman of the Board. While this esteemed position comes with a lot of prestige, it is one of the most important roles in both for-profit and not-for-profit business. So, when Magnolia Manor President & CEO... - July 11, 2009 - Magnolia Manor Retirement Communities
IRS Grants Animal Rescue Organization 501(c)(3) Status
CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm, an animal rescue organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of in-need animals, today announced it has been granted 501(c)(3) tax exempt status by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS has classified CJ Acres Animal... - July 11, 2009 - CJ Acres Animal Rescue Farm
Coming Soon to a Pew Near You
Ancient Music Meets 21st Century Technology - July 10, 2009 - Hi-Fi Hymn Book
Regional Arts & Culture Council Awards $7,850 to MIKE Program for Mural Promoting Healthy Lifestyles
MIKE Program announces a $7,850 grant from the Regional Arts & Culture Council. The Multicultural Integrated Kidney Education (MIKE) Program will collaborate with the Portland Occupation Industrialization Center (POIC) to use the grant to fund a 100’ x 20’ mural on the west wall of... - July 10, 2009 - MIKE Program
Women in Islam: An Inside Look
The Iowa City Mosque is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an event to discuss the role of women and their status in the Islamic faith. Guest speaker Miriam Amer of Cedar Rapids along with a panel of Muslim women from the community will present the lecture at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12th at the Iowa City Mosque located at 1812 West Benton Street in Iowa City, Iowa. - July 10, 2009 - Iowa City Mosque
Leading Spas of Canada Launches Quality Assurance Program for Spa Safety
Leading Spas of Canada has just launched a new Quality Assurance Program created to provide consistent safety and hygiene standards for the spa industry, thereby offering reassurance and uncompromising quality for spa guests. Since 1998, Leading Spas of Canada (LSC) has served as Canada’s... - July 10, 2009 - Leading Spas of Canada
Joni Eareckson Tada to Speak at Park Street Church in Boston
Internationally-known disability advocate Joni Eareckson Tada will speak at Park Street Church in downtown Boston on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, as part of the church’s year-long Bicentennial Celebration. Joni will address ministry to and with people with disabilities on Saturday, and will speak about suffering in three worship services on Sunday. - July 10, 2009 - Park Street Church
Tom Joyner Foundation to Share Proceeds of Book Sales with Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
The Foundation's book, "Tom Joyner Presents: How to Prepare for College", is supporting the author's the alma maters of the authors - Wil and Thomas LaVeist. - July 10, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Tom Joyner Foundation to Distribute $510,000 Grant to Promote HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse Awareness
For the fourth year, the Foundation has partnered with the Office of the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) to promote awareness at Six Black Colleges. - July 10, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
Tom Joyner Foundation, Denny's Recognize Single Parent Scholars at Black Colleges
Since January, the Foundation and Denny's have distributed more than $32k in Scholarships help parents finish their college education. - July 10, 2009 - Tom Joyner Foundation
International Business Brokers Association Announces New President
The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) recently announced that Mark O. Thorsby, CAE, will assume the position of President, effective June 13, 2009. Thorsby will succeed Patricia Appelhans, JD, who has served as IBBA President since June 2007. Thorsby brings more than 34 years of... - July 10, 2009 - International Business Brokers Association
Mosaic Harmony Enters Verizon’s 2009 How Sweet the Sound Competition
Mosaic Harmony, an interfaith, multicultural community choir based in Northern Virginia, recently entered the Verizon sponsored “How Sweet the Sound” contest this past June. The choir, who wrapped their 2008-2009 season on June 28 has never entered a contest of this type and is... - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Mosaic Harmony Celebrates 16th Season and Names 2009-2010 Advisory Board
The choir elected its 2009-2010 Advisory Board members this past April and outgoing Advisory Board President Roxane Hughes, who has been with the choir for 8 seasons, was thrilled to make the announcement of the incoming board members, whose terms began officially on July 1. - July 10, 2009 - Mosaic Harmony
Seattle’s Green Blocks Project Promises to Improve Energy Efficiency and Create Jobs
EOS Alliance, with support from the Seattle Mayor’s office, introduces a new program that educates residents, measurably reduces energy consumption and creates green-collar jobs. - July 10, 2009 - EOS Alliance
Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in Venice, Florida Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Giving back to their customers on July 18, 2009 with a fun day of shopping specials, food and entertainment. - July 10, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity Re-Store
The Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs Presents “Crucibles of Leadership” Sponsored by Accenture
Cincinnati NSHMBA to Host Executive Perspective. - July 10, 2009 - National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Children Lift Their Voices at Summer Retreat
Choral Arts Link will host the MET Summer Camp for rising fourth through 12th grade singers and the Mini MET Camp for rising second and third graders, July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, at the W. O. Smith Community Music School, 1125 8th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37203. - July 10, 2009 - Choral Arts Link, Inc
Santa Cruz Bible Church League Makes a Bounce Pass to Faith Hoops
Faith Hoops, a sports ministry entity specializing in basketball leagues, camps and 3-on-3 tournaments announced today that Santa Cruz Bible Church has chosen the company to continue the Co-Ed Adult Basketball League it founded over ten years ago. The league recently finished another successful... - July 10, 2009 - Faith Hoops
Announcing the 2009 Brangus Summit
The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) is pleased to announce that the 2009 Annual IBBA Summit will be hosted in Oklahoma City, OK, September 23-25, 2009. The 3-day educational event is held in conjunction with the IBBA fall governance meetings, and provides breeders the opportunity... - July 10, 2009 - International Brangus Breeders Association
GarettFest Benefit for Athlete and Father Who Shows Young Never-Smokers Get Lung Cancer, Too
Friends of Garett Kipp, an endurance athlete, draftsperson, and father, who is battling Stage IV Lung Cancer, are holding a benefit featuring three bands, a meal, a silent auction, a dunk tank, and games for kids. The GarettFest benefit occurs on Saturday, August 8, 2009 1 PM – 8 PM in Mount Veron near the intersection of Highways G and J. More info at http://www.helpgarettbeatit.com/ - July 09, 2009 - helpgarettbeatit.com
Make-A-Wish Foundation® Announces Formation of Evansville Regional Advisory Council
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, announced the formation of the Evansville Regional Advisory Council. The Evansville Regional Advisory Council was formed by a committed group of dedicated volunteers to advance the mission of the Make-A-Wish... - July 09, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Hoops for Hope Tourney to Benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Central Ohio Region
Planning is well underway for the 7th Annual Hoops for Hope 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, H4H Street Vault - Pole Vault Competition and H4H Corn Hole Tournament on July 18 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. All Shepherds Lutheran Church located at 6580 Columbus Pike (Rte 23) in Lewis... - July 09, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Delta Force Paintball Purchase 007 Casino Royale Scud Missile for Their Paintballers
Delta Force Paintball recently purchased a scud missile from the latest set of 007 Casino Royale for their paintballer's. Find out why and the reaction so far. - July 09, 2009 - Delta Force Paintball
Job Fair for Foreign Professionals Open in China This Late July
The Job fair will be held in Beijing on July 27-Aug 02, 2009. It will be the largest fair for foreign teachers and other professionals who are exploring the educational careers and other positions this year in China, about 200 institutes from higher education, colleges, high schools, primary schools, kindergartens and enterprises which are going to hire professionals will join this event. And about 4000 job seekers will be expected to be there. - July 09, 2009 - Teachers Employment Network
Experts Connection “Twitter for Executives” July Session Tells C-Level Execs How to Harness Microblogging
Author of “Twitter Power” Shares Secrets of How to Use Twitter to Create a Following to Build Sales and Promote Personal Brand Awareness. - July 09, 2009 - NETSHARE
Randy Couture Fights Nogueira and Autism
Randy "The Natural" Couture will host "Natural Understanding," a V.I.P. event and raffle to benefit the Autism Society of Oregon. - July 09, 2009 - Athlete2Model
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $25,000 to the Chelsea District Library for Oral History Project
Two-Year Grant to Support Project Documenting History of the Chelsea Community - July 09, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Everybody is on the Run for Janie
With just a hammer and a 1979-penny (the owner’s birth year), Pennyroyal Silver was built on a foundation of creativity and artistic merit. Pennyroyal Silver is known for their limited edition sterling silver pieces, but can also create custom designs upon request, ranging from song lyrics and significant dates to personal drawings and family crests. Janie is the newest piece in the collection. - July 09, 2009 - Pennyroyal Studio
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Attends NAHU Convention with 55 Members
TAHU Sends Most Representatives to National Convention to Discuss Future of Health Insurance. - July 09, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
NAFA Launches 2009 Membership Drive
NAFA Fleet Management Association thrives on the support of its membership. From now through November 30, 2009, the 2009 Membership Drive will seek to bring more fleet managers into the fold to make the Association even stronger. - July 09, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Dewey & LeBoeuf’s Peter S. Rice to Speak at Knowledge Congress’ Understanding New Capital Reserve Requirements for the Life Insurance Industry
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Peter S. Rice, Senior Counsel, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding New Capital... - July 09, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Six California Police Departments Open Doors for Sikh American Cops
Today, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF)—the oldest Sikh American civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—announced that, over the past several weeks, six California police departments have confirmed their commitment to equal employment... - July 08, 2009 - Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund
12-Year Old Halima Bleu (aka Nickayla Tucker) Inspires Crowd at Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, Wilmington, DE 2009
Halima Bleu (aka NicKayla Tucker) is an inspiration to all as she belts out the Jazz Standards at the 2009 Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. - July 08, 2009 - Inspiration for Excellence
Make-a-Wish Foundation® Earns 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Indiana Region, has been selected for the 2009 Best of Indianapolis Award in the Non-Profit Organizations category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes... - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Food, Wine, & Wishes Planned for July 24; Event to Relieve Backlog of 170 Pending Wishes
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Kentucky Region is holding its annual Wish Ball 2009: Food, Wine and Wishes: The Roaring Twenties. Hosted by 102.3 The Max personalities George Lindsey, Aaron Miller and Lynda Lambert, the taste-of event will include music, dancing and décor reminiscent of the twenties. - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
Dozens of "Princesses" Raise $1,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation®
Westfield Southpark Mall hosted a princess makeover party on June 26 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Northeast Ohio Region. For a $10 donation, each “princess” received a magical tiara, fabulous maribou boa and dazzling hair... - July 08, 2009 - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana
New Business - Profits Go to Food Bank
A graphic designer here in Omaha has just launched a new side business: http://AnniesDoodlebugz.com. It is an online store featuring art work created by Ann Troe. Profits from the store will be donated to the OmahaFoodBank.org. Ann is very excited about the opportunity to apply philanthropic... - July 08, 2009 - Annies Doodlebugz
Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, to Open SW Regional Office: The Property Hunt is on
The marketing consultant the BBC introduce as The Marketing Magician is seeking a new regional office in the south west of England. - July 08, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
Pet Food Drive Challenge Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit, has challenged its member collection sites to work towards a goal of collecting 75,000 pounds of pet food by the end of the year. The pet food is distributed through local food banks, food pantries, homeless shelters, as well as Meals on Wheels in... - July 08, 2009 - Feeding Pets of the Homeless
Remodels for an Aging Population
NARI remodelers help homeowners plan for multi-generational living. - July 08, 2009 - National Association of the Remodeling Industry
World's Oldest Accredited English Language School Prepares to Enter Thai Market
The Thai Government’s recent moves to stimulate the economy by providing funding for education and training have captured the attention of at least one international language training provider. The London School of English, the world’s oldest accredited English language school, is now... - July 08, 2009 - London School of English
International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association – A New Name for International Association of Medical Tourism
International Association of Medical Tourism changed its name to International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association ( IWHTA)- to broaden its services and avoid any confusion with other association. - July 07, 2009 - International Wellness and Healthcare Travel Association (IWHTA)