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Lyle Lovett Joins Ride for Kids as National Spokesperson
Grammy-winning musician and motorcyclist Lyle Lovett has signed on as the 2013 National Spokesperson of Ride for Kids, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. - February 23, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Miracle Place Church Invites Intense Ministries Power Team
Miracle Place Church with Bishop Ricky Sinclair hosts Intense Ministries Power Team. February 21-24 at the Main Campus in Baker, LA. - February 22, 2013 - Miracle Place Church
Selective Corporate Internship Program (SCIP) Honors Lynda Ireland, President & CEO, NY & NJ Minority Supplier Development Council as “Humanitarian Of The Year"
SCIP’s “An Evening with the Stars” Gala on March 7 at New York City's Battery Gardens Commemorates the Scholarship and Leadership Organization Serving Diverse Youth from the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut Tri-State Area - February 22, 2013 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
MI Earth Day Fest is April 26-28
50,000+ Expected for One of the Planet's Largest Earth Day Celebrations The MI Earth Day Fest will return to downtown Rochester April 26-28 after a three-year hiatus. Event organizers MI Green Team (MGT) tout the event as one of the planet's largest Earth Day celebrations and plan for the return... - February 22, 2013 - MI Green Team
Former Indy Race Car Driver, Derek Daly, Announced as NAFA 2013 Keynote Speaker
NAFA Fleet Management Association is proud to announce that Derek Daly, former race car driver and CEO and Founder of MotorVation, will be one of the Keynote Speakers for NAFA's 2013 Institute & Expo in Atlantic City this April. - February 22, 2013 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Announces 9th Annual Family Retreat Weekend
Proclaimed as the "best weekend of the year," this event once again -- which will be partially funded by a grant from the Brad Cohen Tourette Foundation -- will take place at YMCA Camp Bernie for New Jersey TS families. This year's dates are June 7-9. - February 22, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
San Francisco Chronicle Journalist to Moderate Compass Family Services' Panel Discussion on Family Trauma, Homelessness, and Poverty
Compass Family Services is proud to announce its first in a series of panel discussions on the topic of "Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness and Poverty" on Wednesday, February 23, hosted by SNR Denton at their law offices in San Francisco’s financial district. The discussion will... - February 21, 2013 - Compass Family Services
American Hero T Shirt Releases "Choose Soldier- Choose Your Heroes Wisely" Patriotic T-Shirts
American Hero T Shirt, a premium seller of patriotic T-shirts and other apparel has released a new design called "Choose Soldier- Choose Your Heroes Wisely." This new T shirt is available in all sizes and in black color only. - February 20, 2013 - American Hero T Shirt
ACTHA Trail Ride and Obstacle Course Benefiting White Horse Youth Ranch
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) and local rider, Judy Keith, team up to support WHY Ranch, Las Vegas' only free horsemanship program for socially-challenged youth. - February 20, 2013 - WHY Ranch
American Hero T Shirt Launches 31 Heroes Patriotic Apparel
American Hero T Shirt has launched a new design to commemorate the death of the 31 heroes, who died in Tangi Valley, Afghanistan on 08/06/2011. - February 19, 2013 - American Hero T Shirt
CSCMP Chicago’s 30th Annual Spring Seminar: US Manufacturing Renaissance
CSCMP Chicago Roundtable's Annual Signature Event Examines the Practicality and Profitability of Reshoring. - February 19, 2013 - CSCMP Chicago Roundtable
Free Adoption Workshop for Members of the LGBT Community in Orange County, NY, on March 2, 2013
Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in Port Jervis, NY will be hosting a free workshop on Saturday, March 2, for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community who are considering starting a family through adoption. Facilitating the workshop will be staff members from Friends in... - February 18, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
dancEnlight Presents the World Premiere of "Sacred Existence"
dancEnlight, a professional 501(c)(3) modern dance company, is proud to present the world premiere of "Sacred Existence" in the Hartford, CT area. This work is inspired by the documentary film "The Unmistaken Child" directed by Nati Baratz. - February 18, 2013 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Quilt Winner Supports Socially-Challenged Youth at White Horse Youth Ranch
Winner of the Hand-Crafted Horse Quilt to Support White Horse Youth Ranch and Socially-Challenged Children. - February 18, 2013 - WHY Ranch
New Jersey Congressman Rush Holt Co-Sponsors CARE for Tourette Syndrome Act of 2013
Representative Holt is 1 of 8 Congressmen to sign on to bill H.R. 146, which was reintroduced to the House by Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ8) in January. - February 17, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Liberty University Students to Host Autism Speaks U Walk/Run to Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy and Research on April 13, 2013
Liberty University students will host an Autism Speaks U Walk/Run to raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. The event will take place on April 13, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Aid Station, 1035 Avalon Dr., Forest, VA from 9:00... - February 17, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Celebrity Spokespersons Sought for National Child-Abuse Awareness Month
The makers of the Academy Award winning films About Schmidt, ALI & A Beautiful Mind seek Celebrity Spokespersons for ChildrenWithoutAVoiceUSA, official sponsors of their new groundbreaking film TUCHT, a psycho-thriller inspired by 8 remarkable adult-survivors of child-abuse. - February 16, 2013 - ASAOPE Independent FilmWorks
Tim Howard Connection Nets NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome Donations from North Brunswick High School
Students and faculty of soccer superstar’s alma mater have set a goal of raising $5,000 – $2,300 of which already has been collected – to benefit the programs and services of NJCTS. - February 16, 2013 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Executive Director of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association Announced
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association has announced the selection of Jerry Fleagle to assume the duties of Executive Director of the Association. "It was very important to the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Association to have the input of the major stakeholders in this... - February 16, 2013 - Hoover Association
Tallship Institute Offers Summer Camps
The American Tall Ship Institute (ATSI) is now offering EXTREME Explorer camps for the 2013 summer season. Campers will experience the life of a sailor on a tallship, hike the Channel Islands National Park of Santa Cruz Island, and camp on the Island as part of the experience. Camps include learning geology, archaeology, underwater archaeology, and marine science programs. - February 15, 2013 - American Tall Ship Institute
Award Winning Film "Versailles '73: American Runway Revolution" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
Not many moments in life change the course of history; break the mold; shatter the status quo and usher in a paradigm shift. But on a chilly night in November 1973, such a moment took place. For the second time in history, the Americans stormed France in an epic battle. This battle, however, would... - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Award Winning Film "Qwerty" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
“Qwerty” is the heartwarming tale of introverted word-nerd Zoe and her newfound love Marty as she attempts to become the 2nd ever female National ScrabbleTM Champion. - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
"Dosa Hunt" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
The Greatest Hunt for South Indian Food in NYC Ever Committed to Film! An all-star cast of NYC musicians join filmmaker/journalist Amrit Singh to form a multicultural posse on a quest to find their hometown's best South Indian crepe, dosa. - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Volunteers Return to Guatemala for 2nd Medical Outreach Camp
Students, medical volunteers prepare to provide medical services and medicine to thousands of rural Guatemalans. - February 15, 2013 - Humanity First
Award Winning Film "Dar He: The Lynching of Emmett Till" to Screen at Winter Film Awards 2013 Independent Film Festival
In an acting tour de force, one man performs 36 roles in the telling of the Emmett Till tragedy. Experience the story, trial, and unbelievable confessions of those accused of Emmett's murder in this riveting drama. DAR HE will be screened at the 2013 Winter Film Awards Independent Film Festival on... - February 15, 2013 - Winter Film Festival
Teacher Lee Beats President Obama's Preschool Initiative by Four Years
Quality universal preschool education was one of the key initiatives President Obama advocated during his State of the Union address. A San Diego organization, Teacher Lee Play-to-Learn, has been tackling this exact issue for the last four years. - February 14, 2013 - Teacher Lee Play-To-Learn, Inc.
Warrior Thunder Foundations to Host Cabin Fever Comedy Night for Troops
The Warrior Thunder Foundation will host the 1st Annual Cabin Fever Comedy Night for Troops on March 29, 2013 from 8-10:30 pm at Dick Doherty's Comedy Escape at 257 Park Avenue, Worcester, MA to raise money for injured military, disabled Veterans and their families. - February 14, 2013 - Warrior Thunder Foundation, Inc
Santa Clara Showtime Supports Senior Health Services with Plenty of Belly Laughs
A Santa Clara institution for more than 30 years to benefit senior health services, Santa Clara Showtime 2013's show "Doomstown Fractured Fairy Tales" opens March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Santa Clara Community Recreation Center. The event has raised more than $350,000 for senior health services. - February 14, 2013 - Showtime Santa Clara
SER Metro-Detroit Awarded Grant from Bank of America to Help Southwest Detroit Residents Get Jobs
SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc. (SER) will use a recent grant from Bank of America to strengthen its ability to meet the needs of job seekers in Southwest Detroit. According to Data Driven Detroit, the unemployment rate for this area is 29.3%. When considering those who have stopped... - February 14, 2013 - SER Metro-Detroit Jobs For Progress
Ricky Sinclair Speaks on Tornado in Hattiesburg, MS
Bishop Ricky Sinclair understands how it feels to repair, rebuild and move forward. Bishop Sinclair and the congregation of Miracle Place Church extend their hearts and prayers to those effected by the storm in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. - February 14, 2013 - Miracle Place Church
HarmonyJobs LLC Announces Contest for Best Nonprofit Employer
HarmonyJobs LLC will begin accepting nominations for the nationwide “Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award.” Details and nomination forms will be posted on HarmonyJobs.com on March 1, 2013. - February 14, 2013 - HarmonyJobs LLC
NYC Ballerina Jenifer Ringer Will Serve as Artistic Consultant for Dancing Dreams Charity
Dancing Dreams founder and executive director Joann Ferrara named Jenifer Ringer, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, to the advisory role of Artistic Consultant of the non-profit dance program that gives NYC/metro-area children with physical challenges a chance to dance. Ringer, a... - February 13, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
Reveal Fellowship Announces “Heaven on Earth” Night of Worship Event
Contemporary Christian Worship to be featured. - February 13, 2013 - Reveal Fellowship
AmpleHarvest.org Receives $10,000 Grant from Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
Grant awarded as part of a nutrition initiative helping those living with HIV/AIDS, to an innovative cloud based hunger/nutrition campaign that enables millions of growers to donate excess garden produce to local food pantries. - February 12, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
57th Conejo Valley Days Seeks Vendors, Business Expo Participants
Vendor applications are now available for the 57th annual Conejo Valley Days (CVD) being held May 2 through 5 at Conejo Creek Park South (Janss Rd./23 Freeway) in Thousand Oaks. Exhibitor applications are also being accepted for the Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo taking place during CVD. - February 12, 2013 - Conejo Valley Days
Custom Paw Print Jewelry to Benefit Cesar Millan Foundation
Charitable jewelry design company, Pennyroyal Studio has announced a new collaboration with animal activist and world famous dog whisperer, Cesar Millan. For a limited time, fans and dog lovers can upload a photo of their dog's paw print and the designers at Pennyroyal will turn it into a sterling silver pendant with the dog's name on the back. Proceeds benefit the Cesar Millan Foundation's D.E.A.R. Fund. - February 11, 2013 - Pennyroyal Studio
Eastern National Publishes History of Civil Rights in America
New Book Connects the Civil Rights Journey to America’s National Parks - February 10, 2013 - Eastern National
Ricky Sinclair Helping Addicts Recover for Substance Abuse
Ricky Sinclair of Miracle Place Church explains ways to help someone that is struggling with substance abuse. It is difficult to witness any close friend or relative struggle with an addiction or substance abuse. It is always possible that the habit will change that person’s behavior for the worse, sometimes making them unrecognizable. - February 10, 2013 - Miracle Place Church
Eastern National Announces 2012 Award Winners
Annual Awards Highlight Excellence in Performance and Partnership - February 09, 2013 - Eastern National
Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center Ribbon Cutting February 28
The ribbon cutting of the $5.8 million, 14,000-square foot Harlem Heights Cultural Arts and Community Center will take place on Thursday, February 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Center, located in the Harlem Heights community at 15570 Hagie Drive in Fort Myers. The event is free and open... - February 09, 2013 - Heights Foundation
Church of Scientology Hosts Black Legends During Black History Month
Black legends from the early years of basketball will be honored during a special ceremony and week-long exhibit at the Church of Scientology in Nashville. - February 09, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
MaSquerade of Tampa Bay Works to Unmask a Cure for Multiple Sclerosis
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there are more than 450,000 Americans currently living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and one Tampa Bay family wants to put an end to it. MaSquerade of Tampa Bay is an annual casino night event that raises funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis... - February 08, 2013 - MaSquerade of Tampa Bay
From Trenton to Titusville: March 9 Concert at Titusville Presbyterian to Mark Rededication of 1883 Steinway Once Housed in Trenton’s Bethany Presbyterian
Pianist Alexander Cap to present concert of Bach, Beethoven, Chopin and Gershwin to mark rededication of 1883 Steinway & Son's New York Grand Model B piano that is now at home in the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville. - February 08, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Civil Air Patrol Honors New NCOS Graduates
Eighteen Civil Air Patrol cadets from Nevada and Utah attended a Non-Commissioned Officer School (NCOS) to help prepare them for entry-level leadership responsibilities in their home units. Training, scheduled the weekend of January 26 at the Airman Leadership School, located on Nellis Air Force... - February 08, 2013 - Nellis Senior Squadron, United States Air Force Auxiliary
(HE)ART & LOVE, Shots for Charity
Come out to Wynwood this Saturday, February 9th. A custom shot will be available to support the Family Resource Center. All proceeds from the event will benefit foster kids in Miami-Dade. - February 08, 2013 - Good Karma Group
Sandton SPCA Launches 2013 Kilimanjaro Challenge
The Sandton SPCA is set to launch its much anticipated 2013 Kilimanjaro Challenge at a prestigious black tie event on the 2nd of March at the Johannesburg Country Club, Woodmead. Following the immense success and overwhelming support for the 2012 Kilimanjaro expedition, where 29 enthusiastic... - February 07, 2013 - Sandton SPCA
Solar Alliance of America Announces the Formation of The Solar Alliance Foundation
The Solar Alliance Foundation is formed to provide financial assistance to Disabled Veterans living in Southern California. - February 07, 2013 - solar alliance foundation
Be The Match® Walk+Run Comes to Dallas
Event brings together marrow donors and transplant patients, highlights the need for unrelated marrow transplants. - February 07, 2013 - Be The Match Walk+Run Dallas
Front Range Cat Fanciers 2013 "Valentine's Cat Show" Again Raises Funds for Cat Care Society, Featuring Up to 225 Cats & Kittens in Ten Rings of Judging
Cat Care Society (CCS) will again benefit as the featured local shelter at the two-day Valentine's Cat Show sponsored by the Front Range Cat Fanciers (FRCF). CCS will receive proceeds from the cat show’s Kitty Kafe and Annual Raffle. The show, held Saturday and Sunday -- February 16-17, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day -- at the Adams County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton, is a fully licensed Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) event. - February 07, 2013 - Cat Care Society
Dancing Dreams Charity That Helps Physically Challenged Children Dance Adds Marketing Exec to Its Board
Joann Ferrara, founder and Executive Director of Dancing Dreams, announced the addition of Nancy Maffucci, a marketing communications executive to its Board of Directors. Maffucci, with more than 25 years experience at major PR and advertising firms including Burson-Marsteller, Cohn & Wolfe and Wunderman, has also held senior communications positions at MasterCard International. She currently serves as EVP, Global Communications at Wunderman, a NYC-based advertising agency. - February 07, 2013 - Dancing Dreams