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Church of Scientology Hosts First Congress in Nashville
The Church of Scientology is known for its tools to improve one’s life. At a Scientology Congress, many of these tools are presented and demonstrated. - June 07, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Second Annual "Rosanne’s Rush for Research 5K Run/Walk" to Raise Funds for Triple Negative Breast Cancer Research
The second annual Rosanne’s Rush For Research 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Nashua High School South in Nashua, NH. The scenic course will wind through the trails of Mine Falls Park. Money raised will be used to fund research for the treatment of Triple... - June 06, 2012 - Rosanne's Rush For Research
New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome Wednesday Webinar Series to Continue June 27
Presentation about Tourette Syndrome's impact on families will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will look at some statistics relating to TS, especially how it affects children. - June 06, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
World T.E.A.M. Sports Announces GE as Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride Sponsor
General Electric (GE), a leader in energy, health and home, transportation and finance, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 06, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
The Chattanooga Film Society and Mise En Scenesters Present the POV Summer Film Series
The Chattanooga Film Society (CFS) and the Mise En Scenesters (MES) are pleased to announce their collaboration in presenting the POV Summer Film Series, which begins on Monday, June 11 with one screening per month through September. The award-winning documentary films reveal unforgettable... - June 06, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Survival, Strategy, and Sustainability: South African NPOs in 2012 - Key Workshop for South African NPOs
This is a key workshop on advocacy, fundraising, governance, strategy, and sustainability for South African NPOs. Coach (the Coalition of Anglican Children’s Homes), which is a registered NPO and PBO, is presenting a three-day workshop for NPOs at Bishop Bavin School in Bedfordview, Gauteng, from the 3rd to the 5th of July 2012. The workshop has been convened by Adfundsa. - June 06, 2012 - Adfundsa
15-Year Old Pays Tribute to the Late Whitney Houston at El Portal Theater in North Hollywoood
NicKayla, former Inspiration for Excellence Talent Winner, wows the crowd as she pays tribute to the late Whitney Houston. - June 05, 2012 - Inspiration for Excellence
Volunteers Ride Cross Country for Humanity: “Bisiklet For Haiti”
Dr. Clayton Bell, Humanity First USA’s Country Director to Haiti, and occupational therapist Jeanie Zelinkski collectively spent the past 3 and a half years living in Haiti and serving the people in the “Land of the Spirits.” They have now returned home and embarked upon an epic... - June 05, 2012 - Humanity First
The Founders Fund, Inc. Announces 2012/13 Board of Trustees
The Founders Fund has selected Tom Lear as the new Chairman of the Board, continuing his years of service for the organization. - June 03, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
Vedder Price Joins the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsor
International general practice law firm Vedder Price has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military, currently underway from San Francisco. - June 03, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Operation Take Me Home Pet Adoption Event and It's Cool To Be Kind Campaign Kickoff
Homeless animals once again try to find adoptive homes in this annual event. Pet wellness tips, refreshments and entertainment make this a great family outing for all ages. - June 02, 2012 - Friends of Animal Rescues
Kingsport Chamber Awards 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford
The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce is proud to award its 2012 Santa Train Scholarship to Kashenna Wolford, a 2012 graduate of Phelps High School, Phelps, KY. The four-year scholarship is worth $5,000. Wolford is an honor student at Phelps High and is ranked second in her senior class with a 3.8... - June 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Juneteenth Cultural Festival to Provide Free Festival and Dialysis-Friendly Cooking Demo with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Aaron McCargo, Jr.
Release regarding 2012 Juneteenth Cultural Festival that will be held on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 at Fair Park in Dallas, TX. Festival to provide free entertainment and dialysis-friendly cooking demonstration with Fresenius Medical Care Spokesman and Food Network Star, Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. Evening music program to be hosted by Celebrity Actor Darrin Henson from Stomp the Yard. Festival sponsors include Fresenius Medical Care, 7-Eleven, Inc, I Am A Culture Brands, KERA, K104, Old School 94.5. - June 02, 2012 - Juneteenth Cultural Festival
Energizer Holdings Joins as Sponsor of 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
Global personal care and household consumer goods company Energizer Holdings has joined World T.E.A.M. Sports as a sponsor of the non-profit organization's second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 02, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Radio DJ Jim Kerr Has Home Dedicated in His Honor
The soothing voice of Jim Kerr has come into New Yorkers’ homes over the radio waves for 37 years. Currently he is the host of the Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show on Q104.3. Now, one home will do more than hear his voice—it will bear his name. Since 1987, Jim Kerr has been a... - June 02, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Solar Power to the People: Solar Schools Community Partnership in MA
Next Step Living and SolSolution, two Boston-based clean energy companies, are coordinating their community outreach to provide the solar energy solutions for homes and schools. - June 01, 2012 - SolSolution, Inc.
AR Capital Honors Wounded Members of the Armed Forces Through Sponsorship of Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bike Ride
AR Capital LLC, an investment management firm providing support to retail and institutional investors, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - June 01, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Residences for Children with Autism Dedicated
HeartShare Human Services of New York dedicated group homes for children with autism to Joseph and Laura Caruana and Craig and Susan Eaton - June 01, 2012 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Heartbeat 2012: 200 New Patients to be Treated
Over 200 more children with heart disease will be saved by Heartbeat as a result of funds raised from the fourth consecutive annual Heartbeat concert and gala dinner held at Casino du Liban Saturday (May 5). Since it was founded, Heartbeat has managed to save more than 1,000 children by securing timely surgical and medical intervention for them. - June 01, 2012 - Heartbeat - La Chaine de L'Espoir
Early Registration Deadline for Michigan No Kill Conference
Early registration for the Michigan Pet Fund Alliance’s second annual Michigan No Kill Conference ends Thursday, May 31. Opening session keynote speaker Nathan Winograd, noted animal advocate, author and director of the No Kill Advocacy Center in Oakland, CA, will assure that this... - May 31, 2012 - Michigan Pet Fund Alliance
EnerSys Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
EnerSys, the world leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, has joined World T.E.A.M. Sports as a sponsor of the second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 31, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
EmergyCare to Host Teen Career Camp for Youth Interested in Careers in EMS Industry
EmergyCare, Pennsylvania's largest non-profit ambulance service, will host a 6 day/5 night camp for teens ages 14-17 who are interested in a career in emergency medical services. This growing field is an exciting part of the health care industry and offers incredible opportunities for advancement. - May 31, 2012 - EmergyCare
Introducing The Microlending Fund to Businesses Engaged in Helping the Developing World
The Microlending Fund is a firm dedicated to introducing and engaging the business community through loans to the developing world. - May 31, 2012 - Accountants for Social Good
Samaritan’s Feet and Doing His Work First Announce Partnership to Provide Shoes and Hope for Deserving Children
Samaritan’s Feet and Doing His Work First are joining forces to foster their shared mission to provide new shoes and encouragement for children and families who need it most. Doing His Work First is a national online retailer of women and children’s FUMS (Forever Uttering the Message... - May 31, 2012 - Samaritan's Feet International
Emily Smith Named as St. Louis Regional Director
By unanimous consent, the Board of Directors has confirmed the appointment of Emily Smith to serve as the foundation's Director serving the St. Louis Region. Also confirmed, two new board members Jazan Wallace and Amanda Beneze as ranking board members effective June 1st, 2012. - May 31, 2012 - Daniel McCree Foundation
Jacksonville's 1st 7K to Offer Participants Unique Discounts for 20 Local Merchants & Will Crown King and Queen
The Goal is to celebrate the healthy community of Riverside/Avondale and start a health revolution. To inspire and motivate Northeast Floridians to promote the necessity of healthy and happy communities to live, work and play in the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida is hosting Jacksonville’s 1st 7K. - May 31, 2012 - Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida
"KUDURA" Hybrid Rural Village Energy and Water Solution to be Demonstrated for the First Time at "Feira Ambiente" Environment Exhibition in Luanda, Angola
Innovative Social Entrepreneurship partners with ESTPOR to bring poverty-eradicating solution to the people of Angola. Twitter: #renewableenergyafrica, #sustainabledevelopmentafrica @RVESOL. - May 30, 2012 - RVE.SOL
Murray Shoots Five-Under Par in the Rex Hospital Open Junior Invitational to Claim First Place and Earn an Exemption into the Nationwide Rex Hospital Open
On Sunday, fifty-six of North Carolina’s elite junior golfers competed in the Rex Hospital Open Junior Invitational for their chance to earn an exemption into the prestigious Nationwide Tour Event, the Rex Hospital Open at TPC Wakefield Plantation in Raleigh, NC. The Junior Invitational is a thirty-six hole, one-day event at TPC Wakefield Plantation presented by the Tarheel Junior Golf Tour and the Tarheel Golf Foundation. The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour host the event each year. - May 30, 2012 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
MINI Named as Official Vehicle Sponsor of Put Foot Rally Crew
The 2012 Put Foot Rally crew, Shake & Bake, are excited to announce MINI as the official vehicle sponsor for their 17 day adventure through Africa. - May 29, 2012 - Shake & Bake
Seeing America at Ten Miles an Hour Brings Together Team of Wounded Warriors
On Memorial Day, 14 disabled veterans will leave San Francisco to cross America by bicycle in World T.E.A.M. Sports' Sea to Shining Sea ride, learning about the country for which they stood tall to defend and meeting Americans city by city. - May 27, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month Spotlight Falls on Practicum Program at Rutgers
Developed by the New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome more than a decade ago, the program utilizes graduate student clinicians to help individuals and families coping with TS. - May 27, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Altria Group Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
Richmond, Virginia-based manufacturing company Altria Group has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. The ride begins May 28. - May 27, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Last Chance for Summer Engineering Courses with the Smallpeice Trust
Students interested in learning about careers in engineering, design and technology are running out of time to book for this summer’s residential courses provided by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust. The closing date of 31st May is fast approaching and many of the courses are already... - May 27, 2012 - The Smallpeice Trust
Pet Organizations and Businesses United to Raise Funds for Teacher Grant Program
With the help of the World Pet Association and other pet-related businesses, the Pet Care Trust raised over $12,000 for its Pets in the Classroom Grant Program at the 23rd annual America’s Family Pet Expo. - May 27, 2012 - Pet Care Trust
Luau Benefiting the Stanislaus Health Foundation
Dr. Lars and Mrs. Sabrina Enevoldsen will be hosting a Luau, June 23, at their beautiful private Modesto home to benefit the Stanislaus Health Foundation. - May 26, 2012 - Stanislaus Health Services Agency
One Universe, One People: Universalflag.com Connects Citizens of the World
The Universal Flag Peace Movement strives to awaken human consciousness and spread awareness of the interconnection between all people - May 26, 2012 - Universalflag.com
Relief 2.0: 1 Year After - Photo Exhibit Will be at Rosarito Art Fest 2012
Photos from Tsunami stricken areas in Japan will be on display in Rosarito Mexico. - May 26, 2012 - Relief 2.0
World T.E.A.M. Sports Welcomes GM as a Sponsor of 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride
GM Fleet and Commercial Operations (FCO) has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military, beginning May 28. - May 26, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Book Launching for Preparation for Winners: Success for Life, by Michele J. Alexander
In this manuscript, Michele J. Alexander, provides readers with a clear, concise perspective of pageantry and the preparation steps one must take to be successful in competitions. She has been involved with the pageant industry since 1993, as the mother of a very successful contender, pageant coach... - May 26, 2012 - WinACrown
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Celebrated "End of School Year Bash" with $10,000 New Clothing Donation from CSX and Dignity U Wear
The 2012 “End of School Year Bash” was held yesterday at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s Andrew Jackson Clubhouse at 916 16th Avenue, and had special meaning for many of the area youth served. The organization received new clothing, part of a $10,000 donation made... - May 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference Showcases Determination of New Jersey Teenagers
Middle school and high school students with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders learn about life, college, self-advocacy and more. - May 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
"College 101" Breakout Session a Big Hit with Students at Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference
Rutgers University students share tips with New Jersey middle schoolers and high schoolers on how to transition from high school to college. - May 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
PIH Reaches out to Retired Baby Boomers to Fill Volunteer Needs
Volunteering offers Boomers the opportunity to continue to use their professional skills for the benefit of their community hospital. - May 26, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Lawyers Waddle Up to Help Save Local Park
Heeding the cry of a small child, “Don’t let them take away our duck pond,” the Encino Lawyers Association members are taking action to save Los Encinos State Historic Park from closure due to ongoing State budget cuts. “This park is important, not only because of its... - May 25, 2012 - Encino Lawyers Assn
NAFA Webinar Helps Fleet Managers Take Control of Fuel Costs
On Wednesday, May 30th, NAFA Fleet Management Association takes a look at the problem of rising fuel costs in "Getting Control of Fuel Costs" - a webinar for fleet managers. - May 25, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Penske Truck Rental Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
Penske Truck Rental has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 25, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community
Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Brown Shoe Company and Famous Footwear Join the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsors
Global consumer footwear company Brown Shoe Company and their Famous Footwear retail stores have joined as sponsors of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 24, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Friends of Karen Receives Entergy Corporation Grant for Families in Need
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $15,000 grant from Entergy Corporation to help families with a critically-ill child. This is the fifth consecutive year that Entergy has recognized the terrible toll that families have to pay when caring for a child with cancer or another... - May 24, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial
Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National