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Comedy Night at The Wellness Community Features Karen Rontowski January 11
A free Comedy Night for people affected by cancer with featured performer Karen Rontowski will be held Monday, January 11, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. The monthly Comedy Night series is made possible by funds raised at the Stand Up... - January 06, 2010 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Money Habitudes Encourages Constructive Discussions About Money for the New Year
Company behind popular Money Habitudes cards encourages people to think about money with a list of reasons specific to the New Year and New Year's resolutions. Learning to talk about money constructively--be it with a friend, spouse or financial professional--can be an effective first step in planning one's finances. Talking about money--one of the most daunting conversations--helps people get help, support and personal understanding in order to achieve their financial goals. - January 02, 2010 - LifeWise
A Family Matters Hits iTunes What's Hot List and Soars
Weiner Family Studios today announces "A Family Matters" iPhone application has been selected by Apple for inclusion on the App Store "What's Hot" list. It has shot up the charts and is currently ranked #3 Top Paid Travel Application in the US and continues to climb. This... - January 02, 2010 - Weiner Family Studios
A Year in the Life of GVI: 2009 Review...
From Obama to H1N1 to financial crisis to the death of the King of Pop, 2009 has been some year… - December 31, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
UnitedProsperity.Org Launches Gift Certificates
Another Step by a Person-to-Person Microloan Guarantee Organization to Combat Extreme Global Poverty - December 31, 2009 - UnitedProsperity.org
Cobra Starship Designs Pennyroyal Silver Pendant for Charity
Cobra Starship’s “Jack, The Camera Guy” sketch pendant will be available for exactly 7 days starting on Jan. 4 and ending Jan. 10, after which the pendant will be officially retired and never sold again. The pendant can be purchased at www.pennyroyalsilver.com and will come with a guitar pick, collectors card featuring the original sketch design, a quote and Ryland’s hand-written initials. Proceeds will benefit The MusiCares Foundation. - December 30, 2009 - Pennyroyal Studio
CHIC - Cure Her In Couture - Fashion Show at Ames
CHIC premiere event to raise funding for ovarian cancer awareness and research - December 27, 2009 - Ovations for the Cure of Ovarian Cancer
Red Cross Resolutions Gym-A-Thon Kickoff
The Tri-County Red Cross and Cranford Chamber of Commerce Present a 2010 Kick-Off Event to Build Fun and Fitness in the New Year. - December 27, 2009 - American Red Cross, Tri-County Chapter
The Animal Rescue Site and Petfinder.com Give $100,000 to Shelters for Christmas
More than 5 million votes (a new record high) were cast between September and December in The Animal Rescue Site’s $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge together with Petfinder.com. Among 70+ groups receiving an extra Christmas treat through the dedicated efforts of their supporters were: Rolling Dog Ranch Animal Sanctuary of Montana (grand prize of $20,000) and Denison City Pound of Iowa (second place prize of $5,000). - December 25, 2009 - GreaterGood
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $17,000 to the Purple Rose Theatre Company
Grant to be used to continue partnership with the Chelsea District Library in developing new plays for the American theatre. - December 25, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Kentucky Asian Culture Association Brought Shen Yun - a Glorious Culture Reborn - to Louisville, KY the First Time
Energetic and thrilling drumming acts are just a part of the world-renowned Shen Yun show, scheduled to play at the Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center on Mar 7, 2010 in Louisville. The show is on an international tour spanning over 100 cities on five continents. - December 24, 2009 - Kentucky Asian Culture Association
Physician Botox Training Announced for 2010 by the IAPAM
The IAPAM announces the 2010 dates for its Botox & Dermal Filler Training and Advanced Dermal Filler Training programs. Only with the IAPAM, do physicians participate hands-on, cosmetic injectable and botox training, delivered in a clean medical facility, not a hotel room. - December 24, 2009 - International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine
New Galleries Open with a Series of Interactive Displays Supported by The Bonita Trust
Bonita Trust supports Victoria and Albert Museum's new Medieval & Renaissance Galleries. These galleries have a series of interactive touch screens to provide better understanding of many magnificent historic objects and writings to the new generation. These displays can also be accessed from computer terminals in the Bonita Trust Study Area. - December 24, 2009 - The Bonita Trust
Leadership Triangle Launches Spring 2010 College Edition Program Presented by AT&T
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced the Spring 2010 Leadership Triangle College Edition program, presented by AT&T. Leadership Triangle College Edition is an experiential learning opportunity for students selected to participate... - December 24, 2009 - Leadership Triangle
The Crucible’s Cathedral Gallery Announces: Open Call for Art
The Crucible’s art gallery in Oakland’s historic Cathedral Building, at the triangle between Broadway and Telegraph Avenues, announces an open call for art for its first exhibition of the new year. “Metal vs. Wood/ Wood vs. Metal” will be a group exhibition “showdown” featuring new works of art of metal and/or wood. - December 23, 2009 - The Crucible
Founder of Macular Degeneration Foundation Dies at 94
After dedicating his life to public awareness of ARMD (Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Edmund J. Aleksandrovich (Ed Aleks) dies at the age of 94. - December 22, 2009 - Macular Degeneration Foundation
The Power of Forgiveness
Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP, Features Rev. Jacki Belile of Living Well Ministries for Upcoming Meditations on Activism Presentation. - December 22, 2009 - Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self-Defense Center, NFP
InfraGard National Members Alliance Announces Dyann Bradbury as President and Reelection of Kathleen Kiernan as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Ms. Dyann Bradbury has been elected President of the InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) and Dr. Kathleen Kiernan has been reelected to a second term as Chairman. InfraGard was started by the FBI 13 years ago as an alliance between the FBI and the over 34,000 FBI-vetted members to provide two-way rapid interface with the Bureau and the leaders and experts of this country’s critical infrastructure. - December 21, 2009 - InfraGard National Members Alliance
UCLA Oncologist to Present Educational Workshop on Women's Cancers at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will present a free educational workshop on Women’s Cancers with Amer Karam, MD on Thursday, January 21, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Please call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP. Dr. Karam of The University of California,... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
SMART Recognized as Sixth Most Admired Nonprofit in Oregon
Achieves Top Ten Ranking Out of 150 Nonprofits - December 20, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
CICOA Receives Grant to Provide Public Education on Medicare Issues
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions will use a grant from Universal American to provide information and assistance to Medicare recipients across Central Indiana. - December 20, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
UCLA Neurologist to Speak About "Chemo Brain" Jan. 28
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Resource Center invite cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to a free workshop entitled “Chemo Brain” with Lorne Label, MD. The program will take place Thursday, January 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at... - December 20, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
American Heart Association Makes Donating Easy. Shop Online; Donate for Free.
The American Heart Association gives holiday shopping a philanthropic twist. A partnership with We-Care.com help supporters fight heart disease and stroke when shopping online at nearly 1,000 merchants - a percentage of every purchase is a donation. - December 20, 2009 - We-Care.com
Ford's Executive Vice President to Deliver Keynote Address at NAFA's 2010 I&E
NAFA is proud to announce that Mark Fields, Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company, will be one of three keynote speakers for the 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit this April. - December 20, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Jackthedonkey.com, a Social Network Where Supporting Charities & Causes Happens Freely & Regularly
JackTheDonkey.com, a new social network turning "click-for-revenue" into "click-for-a-cause," donates dollars for pics and “deep thoughts” to charities people care about to the tune of 1.1 cents every impression….and that’s just the beginning. - December 20, 2009 - JackTheDonkey.com
NSCS and KODA Announce Partnership
NSCS is pleased to announce its partnership with KODA.US, the premier online recruiting site for young professionals. “NSCS is an honors organization for high-achieving first- and second-year students, and we’re committed to helping our members throughout their lives,” said... - December 19, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Medical Society Announces Publication of Largest Stem Cell Safety Study to Date
The ICMS announces the publication of the largest stem cell safety study. Using the guidelines put forward by the ICMS, 227 patients were followed for complications after receiving adult stem cell therapies using a novel new protocol. No serious complications were reported. - December 19, 2009 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Hearts of Gold’s Deborah Koenigsberger Named “New Yorker of the Week” by NY1 News
Story to Run Beginning Friday, December 18 on NY1 News and NY1.com - December 18, 2009 - Hearts of Gold
Gift Giving Without Waste
Each month, approximately 4 million individuals visit the GreaterGood Network “Click Here to Give - it's Free” websites that help raise money for charities around the world. During the holiday season, many visitors also purchase Gifts That Give More™, a waste-free way to honor... - December 18, 2009 - GreaterGood
Susan Carparelli Named New President and CEO of Denver Nonprofit Parent Pathways
Susan Carparelli, a hands-on leader and visionary with a diverse background in both the public and private sectors, has been selected president and CEO of the Denver nonprofit Parent Pathways, the agency announced. - December 18, 2009 - Parent Pathways Inc
Chicago Lighthouse Named Official Dealer of Intel Reader, Which Makes Reading Possible Anytime, Anywhere
Thanks to a new portable device available through The Chicago Lighthouse, people who are blind, visually impaired or dyslectic will now be able to read anytime, anyplace. Similar in size to a paperback book, the Intel Reader is able to take pictures of text, convert it into digital form, and read... - December 18, 2009 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
“Run For Young” 5K Announces Community Sponsors
Christ Episcopal Church (www.christchurchraleigh.org) has announced the community sponsors who are supporting the third annual “Run for Young” event, set for Saturday, Jan. 9 at 10 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, located at 120 E. Edenton St. “Run for Young” is an event to... - December 18, 2009 - Run for Young
Ashleigh V. Laabs Promoted to Communications Specialist at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Laabs will support the Foundation’s marketing, public relations and communications through the use of new media tools and technologies. - December 18, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
The Purple Heart Project: New Charity Provides Free Life Coaching for Wounded Veterans
The Purple Heart Project today announced free life coaching for wounded veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. - December 17, 2009 - The Purple Heart Project
ADM and Feed the Children Give the Gift of Free Food to Help Needy Families in Davenport
Residents to Receive Free Food and Personal Care Items on Dec. 17 - December 17, 2009 - Feed the Children
FLAGFA Endorses CAFM, CAFS Programs
NAFA is pleased to announce that FLAGA has joined a coalition of organization exclusively endorsing the CAFM/CAFS program. - December 17, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Joni Mitchell Tribute Album Now Available from Bandhouse Gigs
On August 14, 2008, sixty of the Washington D.C. area’s finest musicians and singers gathered to pay tribute to the songs of Joni Mitchell. Held at the Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD, the sold-out crowd in the 2,000-seat concert hall was treated to a brilliant career retrospective... - December 17, 2009 - Bandhouse Gigs
Theresa Fraley Promoted to Communications Director at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
In addition to her new position as communications director, Fraley will continue to serve as special assistant to the president. - December 17, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh Joins National Home-Building Effort in 2010
Funding awarded for one home in Oshkosh area and 2,000th home celebrated in Minnesota Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh learned recently that it has been awarded $58,000 to build one home in Oshkosh. This grant, providing 65 percent of the cost of construction, comes from Minneapolis-based Thrivent... - December 17, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh
KGW Making Readers Campaign Raises Over $40,000 for Literacy Group
Wells Fargo, Portland Trail Blazers, SMART and KGW NewsChannel 8 Give More Than 16,000 Books to Local Kids. - December 16, 2009 - SMART (Start Making A Reader Today)
xmrv.me.uk Uses Google Maps to Raise Awareness of CFS/ME & Fibromyalgia Community
"Map of Misery" goes viral - a surprise world-wide hit. - December 16, 2009 - xmrv.me.uk
Faces of Hunger Presents Student Film Contest at Action Center to End World Hunger, NYC Where Winners Will be Announced
Palms for Life Fund (*), will be holding a public screening to choose the winners of the 2009 Faces of Hunger in America film contest on December 21, from 3 to 5pm, at the Action Center to End World Hunger in Battery Park, New York City. In attendance will be Master of Ceremonies Xenia Siamas,... - December 16, 2009 - Palms For Life Fund
Susanna M. Weckerle Promoted to Program Officer at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Weckerle will provide guidance and a broad range of expertise in support of the grantmaking, special projects and educational programs of the Community Foundation. - December 16, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
World Vision Ends Its Global "Spirit of Christmas" Tour with Final Stop in Africa, Team Seeks "Christmas Miracle" to Raise Enough Money to Help 625,000 People in Need
After traveling more than 22,000 miles through five countries over the past five weeks, World Vision’s “Spirit of Christmas” tour team ends its worldwide journey with a final stop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Since November 19, World Vision and more than 18,000 fans on Facebook have... - December 16, 2009 - World Vision US
BeatingDrums.com Announces Charity Campaign !N2DG - Drumming to Beat Alzheimer's
Drum enthusiast, Johnny Vargas is on a journey across the southwest United States to help "Beat Alzheimer's" through a series of drum circle events, demonstrating support for Alzheimer's research. - December 15, 2009 - BeatingDrums.com
Historic Navy Base Exchange in Long Beach Renovated and Reopened to Serve Today’s Veterans
Historic US Navy exchange in Long Beach, California has been newly renovated with a new kitchen and dining hall to serve over 13,000 meals to homeless and low-income housing veterans each month. Services are provided by the nonprofit U.S.Vets. - December 15, 2009 - U.S.Vets
Harps for the Holidays
During this holiday season Angel Harps is encouraging people to consider making the lives of special needs children better through donations or volunteer work. - December 15, 2009 - Angel Harps
Gospel Forth Raises Money to Further the Gospel for Free
New Christian website allows visitors to give money to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ for free - simply by clicking. - December 14, 2009 - Gospel Forth
Rainforest Alliance Join Forces with Gap Adventures and Planeterra to Promote Responsible Business Practices
New Partnership to Expand Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Companies in Costa Rica. - December 14, 2009 - Planeterra Foundation
Leadership Triangle 2010 Winter Regional Class Now Taking Applications
Winkie La Force, executive director of Leadership Triangle (www.leadershiptriangle.com), has announced that applications for the 2010 Winter Regional Class are now being accepted. Upon completion of the program, applicants will graduate as “Goodmon Fellows” with strong leadership skills... - December 13, 2009 - Leadership Triangle