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Get Involved: Go Pink in The Woodlands, Texas for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Breast Cancer Charities of America (BCCA) is a non-profit organization with new global headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. With over 25 years of experience in the non-profit industry, BCCA is dedicated to helping thousands of women through our Help Now Fund and by funding non-invasive breast cancer research. Go Pink regional events are occuring during Breast Cancer awareness month. To find out how to get involved or to become a Pink Partner, visit www.TheBreastCancerCharities.org. - October 16, 2009 - The Breast Cancer Charities of America
"We Are Free to Practice Our Faith in the U.s., Our Message is: Love for All - Hatred for None" – Imam Shamshad
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Communities of LA Inland Empire and LA East will be re-opening the Baitul Hameed Mosque in Chino on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Everyone is invited to attend the function which will begin at 4:00 PM. Dinner will follow. - October 16, 2009 - Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Inc
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free Breast Cancer Connection seminar titled: “Breast Cancer Reconstruction Options with Jay Granzow, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.,” Thursday, October 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake... - October 16, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Assassination City Roller Derby Roll Out the Red Carpet on October 18
The ladies of Assassination City Roller Derby are rolling out the red carpet this Sunday, October 18, in honor of the release of Whip It with two demo bouts and the opportunity for fans to skate with these divas of derby. - October 16, 2009 - Assassination City Roller Derby
Cross International Partners with Local Churches for World Food Day
The South-Florida-based Christian relief and development ministry, Cross International, is partnering with 100 churches across the country to ship nutrient-rich meals to the poor overseas in honor of World Food Day on October 16. Among these are St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church in... - October 16, 2009 - Cross International
Clean Air Action Corporation Receives CDM Validation for Their Award Winning Environmental Initiative, TIST
Farmers in India and Africa have planted more than 7 million trees as a part of the Clean Air Action Corporation's (CAAC) international award winning environmental initiative TIST (The International Small Group and Tree Planting Program). TIST has received validation under the United Nations international treaty for global climate change program Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). - October 15, 2009 - clean Air Action Corporation
‘Little House on the Prairie: the Musical’ Volunteers on a Habitat for Humanity Project in the Twin Cities
Actress Melissa Gilbert and the cast and crew of 'Little House on the Prairie: The Musical' partner with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity to spruce up St. Paul home. - October 15, 2009 - Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
First-Ever Ultralight-Aircraft Webcam Will Provide a Window Seat During Aircraft-Guided Whooping Crane Migration
Operation Migration Inc. (OM) and WildEarth.tv (WE) are thrilled to announce the launch of a “TrikeCam” -- the first-ever webcam mounted on an ultralight-aircraft. The TrikeCam will provide online viewers with never before seen live views of Whooping Cranes in flight as they follow OM’s ultralights from their summer home in Central Wisconsin to their winter habitat on Florida’s Gulf coast. - October 15, 2009 - Operation Migration USA Inc
Friends Forever Schedules Its 4th Annual Dinner Celebration
Friends Forever, a 501(c)(3) global non-partisan advocacy and awareness organization dedicated to peace, today announced it will host its fourth annual benefit dinner to supports its peace programs for teen youth leaders around the world, on October 29, 2009 at the Galley Hatch Conference Center in... - October 15, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Event to Feature ‘Cowboy Vet,’ Whose Book Will be Released as a Movie
Online auction, dinner event featuring speaker on wild horse issue to benefit horse rescue. - October 15, 2009 - Refuge Farms Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
Wolf Creek Academy Incorporates Web-Based Learning Program for Students
Wolf Creek Academy, an emotional growth school for troubled teens and young adults, ages 13 to 17, is pleased to announce the addition of a new feature to its academic program for the 2009 – 2010 school year. A new, state-of-the-art virtual learning system has been added to classrooms,... - October 15, 2009 - Wolf Creek Academy
Join the Race to Support High-Quality Early Childhood Education
Wake County SmartStart named beneficiary of locally-organized 1K FUNdraiser. - October 15, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart
Rites of Passage Council Makes Services Affordable to All by Providing "by Donation" Opportunities Regularly
During these changing times when people may need additional support, encouragement and connection with themselves and others, the Rites of Passage Council offers this. Throughout the year, opportunities are made available for people to slow down and connect within community and take the time to remember what is true, what is real, what brings peace to their heart. These events take place amidst the beauty of nature and the blue-ridge mountains. - October 15, 2009 - Rites of Passage Council
LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis (LTSSTL) Announces the Debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing Services
Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the debut of the LTS inTouch™ Social Media Marketing services to assist with the development and implementation of online marketing strategies in order to create influence. LTS inTouch™ specializes in helping small businesses use... - October 15, 2009 - LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis
Detroit Auto Dealers Association Charitable Foundation Fund Announces $240,000 in Grants
Created as a permanent endowment, the DADA Charitable Foundation Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in the seven-county southeast Michigan region, with a primary focus on charitable organizations and activities that assist in improving the lives of children and youth. - October 15, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Quality of Life Project Announces October Kickoff of Monthly Speaker Series in Santa Monica
The Quality of Life Forum is a monthly speaker series in which featured guests share the things they do that contribute to their quality of life. The event is managed by The Quality of Life Project, a non profit which interviews people like Richard Branson, Jacqueline Novogratz, Mike Krzyzewski and Tom Skerritt and then shares their best life practices and perspectives with others. - October 14, 2009 - Quality of Life Project
Volunteer Group CANTER New England Helps Retiring Thoroughbreds Find Homes Through the 4th Annual Suffolk Showcase
CANTER New England, a non-profit dedicated Thoroughbred rescue and retirement organization announces that the 4th Annual Suffolk Showcase will be held on 10/25/09. The Showcase helps horses find homes as live racing draws to a close at Suffolk Downs. - October 14, 2009 - CANTER New England
What is a Trauma Survivors Group and Why is the Church Interested?
One of the basic miseries of a trauma survivor is their inability to find a listener to tell their experience to who understands what they went through. The group formed at this church provides this need. Why the church must help is explained. - October 14, 2009 - FUMC of Miami ;FL'
GRAPA's European Chapter Announces Its 50th Revenue Assurance Training Graduate
Ten members received Bachelors level certification at the London pilot of GRAPA’s ‘Revenue Assurance to the Xtreme’© Training Event. - October 14, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
Marketing Magician Returns to Portugal
As a consequence of over fifty people attending his Marketing Magician Business Marketing events last May, UK based Marketing Magician, Stefan Drew, is returning to the Algarve with a series of four new business and marketing workshops tailored for Portuguese based businesses. Run in conjunction... - October 14, 2009 - Stefan Drew Associates
The Great Shalom Broadcast Goes Worldwide on UCR
The Great Shalom Broadcast, proclaiming that God wants total well-being for all children expands from original Austin, Texas local FM broadcast to worldwide via Universal Christian Radio on satellite. www.greatshalom.org www.universalchristianradio.com - October 13, 2009 - The Great Shalom
The Casey Cares Foundation Recognized Among Top 100 Regional Minority Businesses
The Casey Cares Foundation is proud to announce that Casey Baynes, Founder and Executive Director has been selected to receive the prestigious Top 100 Minority Business® Enterprise Award. In its fourth year, this program is designed to acknowledge and pay tribute to outstanding women and... - October 13, 2009 - Casey Cares Foundation
Two Students Experience Trips of a Lifetime
This summer, Project: Trip of a Lifetime, a newly formed 501(c)(3) organization sent two students on summer teen tours. Both of the students selected had amazing experiences and gained a new perspective of the country. In addition, this organization is fully operated by a group of High School Seniors from Scarsdale, NY. - October 13, 2009 - Project: Trip of a Lifetime
Lebanon Church to Offer Free Technical Seminars
Pittsburgh, PA area church planning to offer free online technical resources and training. - October 12, 2009 - Lebanon Church
SITM and GRAPA Address Asian Revenue Assurance at Communique ’09: Asian Telecoms Seminar
GRAPA Addresses Regional Telecoms Leaders on Revenue Assurance’s Role in ‘Connecting Asia,’ as well as Post-Downturn Telecoms Management in India and beyond - October 11, 2009 - Global Revenue Assurance Professional Association
LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis (LTSSTL) Announces the Hiring of Bill Hippert to the Position of Manager, Business Development
Greg Busch of LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis announces the hiring of Bill Hippert to the position of Manager, Business Development. His duties will include increased growth in the areas of fundraising golf tournaments and special events, as well as the corporate event industry. “We are excited... - October 11, 2009 - LTS LeaderBoard of St. Louis
New Online Resource for Shark Conservation Efforts
Certification Program Adds Online Resources to Raise Awareness of Shark Conservation - October 11, 2009 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
My School Folders Launches Unique Community Program Company Provides Community-Focused School Program That Provides Free Folders to Schools
My School Folders, Inc., has announced the launch of its unique program that provides free folders to schools. - October 10, 2009 - My School Folders Corp.
Enable America Endorses President's Plan to Improve Employment for People with Disabilities
Enable America, a non-profit devoted to improving employment for disabled veterans and others with disabilities, is applauding new initiatives announced by President Barack Obama, that will open new opportunities for employment. - October 10, 2009 - Enable America
NAFA Announces the First Information Technology Guide Written by Fleet Managers for Fleet Managers
NAFA's new Information Technology Guide provides fleet managers with the tools they need to function in a data-rich, information-poor work environment by better using technology tools they most likely already have at their disposal. - October 10, 2009 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Community Foundation for Livingston County Announces $27,500 to Livingston County Nonprofit Organizations
The organizations receiving support from the Community Foundation include: Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Livingston County, the City of Howell and the Judson Center Inc. - October 10, 2009 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Florence Reed, Founder and President of Sustainable Harvest International, Appointed Delegate to Groundbreaking Poverty Alleviation Summit
Florence Reed and 250 other major agents of social change will convene at the Opportunity Collaboration on October 17th, World Poverty Day, to discuss how to alleviate poverty. - October 10, 2009 - Sustainable Harvest International
Technology and Science Partner to Promote World Peace
Telecoms Visionary to Address Friends Forever Youth Leaders at the Museum of Science, Boston ; Influential Clean Energy Media Professional to Discuss the Power of Communication - October 09, 2009 - Friends Forever USA
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tour of Jackson Heights’ Garden City During the OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Leads Children’s Tour of the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District for OHNY Weekend
Through education initiatives like the Open House New York Weekend, the Trust for Architectural Easements fosters greater appreciation for the historic structures that contribute to the beauty of our cities and towns. Last year, the Trust organized a tour of SoHo for children and sponsored a tour of Wall Street, led by architectural historian Tony Robins. In 2007, the Trust for Architectural Easements provided a grant, and worked cooperatively with, openhousenewyork to develop an educational cur - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Trust for Architectural Easements Sponsors Tours of Litchfield Villa for Open House New York Weekend
For the second year in a row, the Trust for Architectural Easements, one of the nation’s largest non-profit preservation organizations, is sponsoring and hosting architectural tours during the annual Open House New York Weekend, Oct. 10 and 11. The event opens the doors of more than 300... - October 09, 2009 - Trust for Architectural Easements
Autism Prevalence Now Reported as 1 in 91 Children; More Research Needed
Research published in Monday’s issue of the journal Pediatrics indicates that the prevalence of autism is one in every 91 children. This is more than has been previously reported by the Centers for Disease Control and independent research. “Autism is a dramatically growing problem for our country,” stated Ann Gibbons, executive director of the Autism Speaks chapter. “We need answers. With numbers like these, autism must become everyone’s cause." - October 09, 2009 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
America's Team is Looking for Coaches
America's Team is looking for Coaches to take baseball and softball teams of High School age players overseas next summer 2010 - October 09, 2009 - America's Team
Las Vegas Shriners Pair Up with Team Smile
The Zelzah Shrine Center at 2222 West Mesquite Avenue, Las Vegas will be turned into a dental clinic for one day on October 13, 2009. They are bringing together a combination of 14 local and TeamSmile™ dentists and 36 support personnel to provide free care to approximately 200 children, many... - October 09, 2009 - Zelzah Shriners
Calvary Pastor to Speak About Cancer from a Christian Perspective
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Christian Perspectives on Coping with Cancer,” Thursday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Steven Day will speak on how to cope... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
GVI. Volunteer Abroad 365 Days a Year. Even 25th December.
The festive season come December 25th does not always have to be about turkey, tinsel, stuffing and stress. If you have ever thought of giving it a miss but never quite managed, then GVI are ready to make this a reality… - October 09, 2009 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Challenger Center Hosts Live Interactive NASA Webcast About Antarctica
Join Challenger Center for Space Science Education for a live interactive webcast, October 21 at 12:00pm ET with Brian Campbell and Paul Przyborski from NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center to learn about the Landsat Image Mosaic of Antarctica (LIMA) project and their fascinating Antarctic Mysteries. - October 09, 2009 - Challenger Center for Space Science Education
UCLA Medical Professor to Speak About “Chemo Brain” at The Wellness Community
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will host a free seminar titled: “Chemo Brain,” Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The talk will take place at 530 Hampshire Road in Westlake Village. Seminar leader Lorne Label, M.D. will address the forgetfulness and mental fog sometimes... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Certified Hypnotherapist to Explain and Demonstrate Guided Imagery in "Make the Mind-Body Connection"
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura and the Cancer Resource Center at Community Memorial Hospital will host a free presentation for people affected by cancer entitled: Make the Mind-Body Connection with Paula Getty-Shearer, certified hypnotherapist. This free event takes place on Tuesday, October... - October 09, 2009 - The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
Hillsborough Community College Student Receives $5,000 Scholarship
Hillsborough Community College's Hongjie Chen is the recipient of the $5,000 Community College Transition Award. Chen received this award through The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS), an honors organization inviting high-achieving freshmen and sophomores with a GPA of 3.4 and... - October 08, 2009 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Silly Sally’s Events Expands and Gives Back
As Fall Begins, Silly Sally’s Brings Smiles to Those who Need it Most. - October 08, 2009 - Silly Sally's Events
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions Receives $50,000 Grant from The Indianapolis Foundation
Central Indiana is aging. As it does, CICOA Aging & In-home Solutions has to find additional funding sources to meet the increasing community demand for in-home services for seniors and people of any age living with a disability. CICOA is pleased to announce that it has received a $50,000 grant for general operating support from the James Proctor Fund for Aged Men and Women, a fund of The Indianapolis Foundation. - October 08, 2009 - CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions
ABC’s “The View” Taps Ted Buczek as an Ultimate Volunteer, One of Ten Finalists, 83 Year Old NJ Native Has Dedicated Retirement to Charitable Deeds
Ted Buczek has been selected as one of ten finalists in The Ultimate Volunteer Contest sponsored by ABC’s The View. The online contest recognizes nationwide extraordinary volunteer efforts and runs from Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11. - October 07, 2009 - Police Officer Michael Buczek Foundation
Wake County SmartStart Hosts Professional Development Seminar for Child Care Center Administrators
In keeping with its commitment to enhance the quality of child care centers by offering professional development opportunities for providers, on Wednesday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wake County SmartStart will host a lunch and learn seminar for child care center administrators. - October 07, 2009 - Wake County SmartStart