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New Asheville Non-Profit Organization Makes People in WNC Smile with Recycled Flowers
Asheville's newest nonprofit organization recycles flowers from grocery stores, florists and events in order to make and deliver floral bouquets at nursing homes, retirement communities and long term care facilities. Second Bloom is the inspiration of founders Nancy Pope and Lisa Baker and currently looking for charitable donations aa well as local volunteers throughout Western North Carolina. - December 04, 2008 - Second Bloom
Artists Builds Worlds Largest Sculpture Dedicated to Global Peace
Universal Peace Ambassadors David and Renate Jakupca have started a global campaign to build the Worlds Children Peace Monument (WCPM), the worlds largest art sculpture dedicated to promoting a Culture of Peace. - December 04, 2008 - International Center for Environmental Arts (ICEA)
December 4th: Polar Day Focusing Above the Polar Regions
On December 4th, 2008, the International Polar Year 2007-8 (IPY) will launch its seventh ‘International Polar Day’ focusing on research Above the Polar Regions, including meteorology, atmospheric science, astronomy, and the view of the polar regions from space. This event coincides with... - December 04, 2008 - IPY
E-Waste Recycling Event to Support Pleasant Grove High School Band Programs
The Pleasant Grove High Band Boosters is sponsoring a free Electronic Waste Recycling Day for all area residents and businesses on Saturday, January 17 & Sunday, January 18, 2009 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove. - December 04, 2008 - PGH Band Boosters
Event Urges CEOs to Leave Their BlackBerry at Home
Author and speaker Marty Clarke, to speak on how to tweak a company’s sales engine and increase sales revenues. - December 04, 2008 - Business Clubs of the Triangle
Laying a Foundation to a More Caring/Peaceful World Through K-1 Students
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Trains Nassau County Elementary School Guidance Counselors and Social Workers to Present Its Bully and Violence Prevention Program. CAPS “Caring Kids” program helps kindergartners and first graders develop the understanding and skills necessary to live peacefully with others. - December 04, 2008 - Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS)
Prague Steals Top UK Chef
The newly opened restaurant Shiso in Prague is run by the top UK chef Paul Day, former chef of Nobu in London. - December 04, 2008 - LS Club Ltd.
Former NAFA President, Patsy Brownson, Retires from Cox Enterprises, Inc.
Patsy Brownson, former NAFA President and long-time member of the Association, has announced her retirement from Cox Enterprises, Inc where she was Manager, Fleet Relations. - December 04, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
American Foundation for Children with AIDS Teams Up with Arrive Marketing & Events for 2009
Arrive will focus on event management and marketing for AFCA’s fundraising event – “Climb Up So Kids Can Grow Up.” - December 04, 2008 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Kiwanis Club of Singer Island Supports "Prematurity Month" at St. Mary's Neonatal
The Kiwanis Club of Singer Island, Florida helped St. Mary's Hospital Neonatal Unit celebrate "Prematurity Month," with two gift baskets presented by Kiwanis Members Nancy Hill and Club Secretary Helen Zientek to Marsha Mitchell of the neonatal nursing staff. Citing premature birth as... - December 04, 2008 - Kiwanis Club of Singer Island
New Social Networking Site to Bring Central Florida Boaters Together
BoatBrevard.com announces its official launch and plans to be the best online boater resource and connection site for Central Florida boaters. BoatBrevard.com is Brevard County's newest free online community for Brevard boaters. Find out all the hot spots, islands, and upcoming events. Get involved... - December 03, 2008 - BoatFlorida.com
Kids Korps Fundraiser Takes a "Verdant" Twist in Its ECO Ball 2009
Kids Korps USA announces a twist in its annual fundraiser for 2009 by adding a spotlight on awareness for sustainability and those contributing to making a difference in communities all over the nation. - December 03, 2008 - Kids Korps USA
Think Twice About Giving Holiday Gift Cards and Prepaid Bank Cards
Connecticut Better Business Bureau says watch out for bank card fees and potential problems with retail gift cards. - December 03, 2008 - Better Business Bureau CT
Green Experiment Empowers Students to Help Save the Environment One Snack at a Time
Green Education Foundation kicks off Green School Experiment & Educates Students and Families on How to Reduce Waste at School and Home. - December 03, 2008 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Trees Are for Life Not Just for Christmas – Lasting Gifts That Don’t Cost the Earth
This Christmas, people can support the forest restoration work of award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life and help tackle climate change by having a specially-dedicated tree or Christmas Grove planted for family and friends in Scotland’s beautiful Caledonian Forest. The Caledonian... - December 03, 2008 - Trees for Life
Four Day Inauguration Parking: HFSF Recreational Vehicle Fundraiser
Inauguration, four day parking and shuttle service - 11 miles from nations capital. - December 03, 2008 - Haynes and Frederick Scholarship Fund
Hermosa Beach Soccer Club Players Selected to LAWSG Management Team
The Hermosa Beach Soccer Club (www.HermosaBeachSoccerClub.com) today announced that four of its players have been selected to the 2009 L.A. Watts Summer Games Soccer Tournament Management Team. Since 1968, the Los Angeles Junior Chamber of Commerce (www.lajcc.org) has hosted the Games... - December 03, 2008 - Hermosa Beach Soccer Club
Bay Buchanan to Speak to Conservative Students at the George Mason University Chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom
Bay Buchanan will speak on the topic of the urgency of young conservatives of the Young Americans for Freedom to stand up for their beliefs, and not back down when attacked by their liberal professors and peers. Bay will discuss what our founders sacrificed to create our system of government, and that they expected subsequent generations to protect what they started—or as George Washington stated, "The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty are…entrusted to the hands of the American people." - December 02, 2008 - Young Americans for Freedom (VA)
Golden Hearts Foundations Establishes Native American Media Scholarship
Non-Profit Organization establishes a scholarship for Native Americans studying Media. - December 02, 2008 - Golden Hearts Foundation
A Fresh Look at Immigration for an Aging Society
New Reform Institute White Paper Examines the Vital Role of Immigration to the U.S. Economy as the Baby Boomers Retire. - December 01, 2008 - Reform Institute
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Panel Shares Top Ten Economic Insights
The Chairmen’s RoundTable (CRT), a San Diego-based, non profit volunteer organization that provides gratis mentoring and business advice to CEOs and presidents of local, private businesses, recently asked five experts on finance and economics to explore some of the fundamental effects impacting the economy with a special focus on the investment landscape and what may be expected going forward. The presentations and discussion yielded these top ten economic insights. - December 01, 2008 - Chairmen's RoundTable
A Rare Opportunity to Name a Wild Dolphin
The Dolphin Communication Project is auctioning off a rare opportunity to provide a name for three wild dolphins this holiday season. - December 01, 2008 - Dolphin Communication Project
HIV/AIDS in the Church, Pastor Tackles Tough Topic
Sacramento Mega-church Lead Pastor Rick Cole of Capital Christian Center has a tough task in front of him. He must communicate hope on what was once considered a taboo subject from the pulpit. The HIV/AIDS pandemic will be the topic his Sunday sermon concluding with an offer of free and confidential HIV/AIDS testing from Sacramento Center For AIDS Research, Education and Services (CARES). - November 30, 2008 - Capital Christian Center
16th Annual Breakfast with Santa at B.J.’s West Covina
On Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 7:30-10:00am B.J.’s Restaurant & Brewery in West Covina will host Future America for our Breakfast with Santa event. This event includes great food, live entertainment and of course, Santa and his elves. Every year this program invites local... - November 29, 2008 - Future America
Bob Torgan Captures Senior Net Division Title at 2008 Tour Championship of the International Players Tour
Two Handicap Senior from Willis, TX scores impressive seven stroke victory with a net score of 227 for 54-Hole Event at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas. - November 29, 2008 - International Players Tour
Batman Surprises Children's Home on Christmas
The Bubbles for Kids Organization is surprising a children's home on Christmas Day with some famous faces. 2X Monster Jam Racing World Champion and driver of the Batman monster truck, John Seasock and members of national recording artists, The Poptart Monkeys will visit this group home located in North-Eastern Pennsylvania on Christmas morning. - November 29, 2008 - Bubbles For Kids
Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery: Vocational Training Beneficiaries Felicitated
The Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery felicitated the beneficiaries of the Vocational Training Courses at a grand function held at Madras Race Club, Chennai, on Sunday, 23rd November 2008. - November 28, 2008 - Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery
Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery: Website Launched
The Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery launched its Website at a grand function held at Madras Race Club, Chennai, on Sunday, 23rd November 2008. - November 28, 2008 - Rotary Club of Chennai Velachery
Jim Milano, Member, Weiner, Brodsky, Sidman, Kider, PC to Speak at KC’s Event on Reverse Mortgage on 3/11/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Jim Milano, Member, Weiner, Brodsky, Sidman, Kider, PC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Reverse Mortgage: Risk analysis, Exam Procedures, and Practical Guidance.” This 2-hour event is scheduled on March 11th, 2009, Wednesday, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET. - November 28, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Jay Mitchell Wins Over $25,000 as International Players Tour 2008 Tour Championship Winner
East Texan from Pine Dunes Resort edges out 82 competitors chasing over $91,000 in prize money at Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas with a spectacular final-hole finish on Sunday. - November 28, 2008 - International Players Tour
Portable Storage a Boon for Black Friday Retailers
The National Portable Storage Association encourages retailers to use in-store square footage for merchandising – and portable storage for back stock – during a critical holiday shopping season. - November 28, 2008 - National Portable Storage Association
The Second City and Nike Sportswear at the Montalbán Collaborate to Benefit Hollywood Media+Arts
Actors from the legendary comedy Second City Theatre to perform in a special benefit performance for Hollywood Media +Arts on Monday, December 15, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $40 and available through www.etix.com. - November 27, 2008 - The Second City Training Center-Los Angeles
Virtual Assistant Association Challenges Virtual Assistants Worldwide to Donate to Local Food Banks
Virtual Assistant industry rises to the occasion to help community food banks meet record number of families and others needing assistance this holiday season. - November 27, 2008 - Virtual Assistant Chamber of Commerce
Stanton Lions Celebrate Park Dedication
Park Dedicated to Stanton Lion, Harry Dotson. - November 27, 2008 - Stanton Lions Club
Reedom Elementary PTA Holiday Craft Fair
Reedom Elementary PTA, a brand new school located in the Mountains Edge community is holding its’ 1st Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday, December 6th between 10am and 4pm. There is no cost of admission into this event. This craft fair is unique from most, not only do the proceeds of the... - November 26, 2008 - Reedom Elementary PTA
Medical Tourism Association's 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress Announces Call for Papers
Medical Tourism Congress Announces Call for Papers. The 2nd Annual World Medical Tourism & Global Health Congress has released a Call for Papers. The Conference will be held from October 26-28th at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, California. Theoretical and empirical papers in... - November 26, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Eat, Learn, Live (ELL) Manages Critical Mislabeling Information That Guides Consumers Away from Potentially "Unsafe" Food Purchases
Eat, Learn, Live (ELL), is a not-for-profit foundation that supports the rights of severely allergic children to eat safe manufactured foods. It manages a free service in which it solicits, maintains and disseminates mislabeled allergen ingredient reports to US consumers to Influence purchase decisions, instead of waiting for the small percentage of voluntary manufacturer recalls. - November 26, 2008 - Eat, Learn, Live (ELL)
“Grippies” Protective Gloves Offer School Teachers and Nurses Much Needed Assistance in the Fight to Protect Highly Allergenic Children While at School
Eat, Learn, Live (ELL), a not-for-profit foundation that supports the rights of severely allergic children to greater safety in the store-bought foods they eat and safety in the environments in which they learn, are promoting "Grippies" theme-based gloves as an overdue option for better protecting children from inadvertent contact with allergenic substances while at school. - November 26, 2008 - Eat, Learn, Live (ELL)
Graeme Maxton Announced as NAFA’s 2009 Institute & Expo Keynote Speaker
Graeme Maxton, an internationally renowned authority on the global automotive industry, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker of NAFA’s 2009 Institute & Expo in New Orleans next April. - November 26, 2008 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
S.L.E. Lupus Foundation Gala Celebrates Families United for a Cure
Mayor Bloomberg, South Pacific Star Kelli O’Hara, and CBS broadcaster Charles Osgood pay tribute to families at the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation's "Life Without Lupus" Gala on November 20, 2008. The nation’s largest annual benefit for lupus, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, raised millions of dollars for patient services, community outreach, and research to find better treatments and a cure for the systemic autoimmune disease. - November 25, 2008 - S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
She’s on a Mission to Free Spirituality – Especially in These Tough Economic Times
The author of Spirituality For Dummies offers an extensive website of 100% free and noncommercial multimedia spiritual resources to help uplift people during these times of economic challenge. The Night Lotus Website of free multimedia spiritual resources (www.nightlotus.com) offers more than 300... - November 25, 2008 - Sharon Janis
Fall Family Fest a Success in Richmond County
The Fall Family Fest was held from 11am to 2pm on November 15 at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham. This was the first event in Richmond County for Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills. “Despite the unfortunate weather, we had a good turnout of children and families,”... - November 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
24-Hour Kabbalah Channel Launches on Israel Television
Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute, the international group of Kabbalists based in Israel, is proud to announce the launching of its 24-hour Kabbalah Channel on channel 66 in Israel. The non-stop programming schedule features current affair, lifestyle, family, education and... - November 25, 2008 - Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Education & Research Institute
Pro Energy Consultants Announces Its Pro Energy Series of Free Energy Saving Seminars for Consumers
Pro Energy Consultants, a nationwide company that offers residential energy audits to American homeowners, announces the launch of a series of seminars designed to educate homeowners on how they can save money on their utility bills. - November 25, 2008 - Pro Energy Consultants
Hutto Taekwondo Students Donate 175 Pounds of Food to Help "K.O." Hunger
Local tae kwon do and martial arts students at Massie’s Martial Arts in Hutto, TX recently teamed up with KOHunger.com and donated over 175 pounds of food to help support local food banks through the holidays. - November 25, 2008 - KOHunger.com
Biotech Executive John Collar Named Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association, Effective December 8
Following an extensive national search, John Collar, Chief Operating Officer of Westminster-based Matrilinex, has been named Executive Director of the Colorado BioScience Association (CBSA), effective December 8, 2008. A seasoned senior executive, Collar has a background of solid corporate experience with a proven track record for strategic planning, managing to metrics, and c-level operational responsibilities. He succeeds Denise Brown, Founding Executive Director of CBSA, who retired Sept 30. - November 24, 2008 - Colorado BioScience Association
A Seasonal Celebration to Foster Healing, Education and Connecting
Stakeholders of the Government Contracting Community will Spread Holiday Cheer and Benefit the Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Programs of Tigerlily Foundation on December 10th as The American Small Business Coalition Hosts Annual Holiday Mixer and Charity Silent Auction at the Tower Club in Tysons Corner. - November 24, 2008 - The American Small Business Coalition, LLC
Fundraiser & Friendraiser for SOS Children's Villages USA/ Atlanta
The Atlanta Volunteer Committee for SOS Children’s Villages USA is hosting its annual Fundraiser & Friendraiser event at Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge on December 08, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. - November 24, 2008 - Volunteers for SOS Children's Villages, Atlanta
With so Many People Unemployed is There a Job That Can be Fun, Fulfilling and Profitable? Coaching: A New Line of Work
Sign on to a new career that puts you in control of your own destiny and gives you the opportunity to have fun. - November 23, 2008 - Coaching Institute
Vocal Concert Hammel & Artis at First Presbyterian Church in Orange
Join Carmen Artis, soprano and John Hammel, tenor in a diverse programs of songs that incorporate the sun, moon and stars as symbols of earthly love in all of it’s various forms. Carmen and John will be singing songs from the musical realms of opera, operetta, Broadway and pop in their journey along the byways of love. They will be joined by accompanist Nancy DeRitter, pianist. - November 23, 2008 - First Presbyterian Church of Orange