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Unique Rug Event Coming to North Dallas
Fair & Square Imports, a fair trade shop in downtown McKinney, is hosting a Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event March 19-22 that aims to change the way rugs are made and sold, featuring rugs that provide opportunity and security directly to adult artisans. - February 03, 2015 - Fair & Square Imports
Mayor of Stamford, CT & Rep. Caroline Simmons to Attend United Jewish Federation: Super Sunday Fundraising Event February 1, 2015
United Jewish Federation’s Annual Super Sunday Event to take place February 1, 2015. To Attend: Honorable Mayor David Martin of Stamford & 144th District State Representative Caroline Simmons. - January 28, 2015 - UJF
US Girl Scouts in Paris Help Girls Around the World to Think About Peace
As part of World Thinking Day 2015, USA Girl Scouts Overseas in Paris is reintroducing their Paris Peace Patch in response to the recent tragic events that have taken place in Paris. - January 28, 2015 - USA Girl Scouts Overseas Paris
Phase 1-Outdoor Park & Fitness Trail Completion Celebration at Wellness Center
Announcing a celebration event for the completion of Phase 1 of an Outdoor Park and Fitness Trail at the Wellness Center located at the Historic LAC+USC Hospital Campus. This effort converted a bleak concrete area surrounding the hospital into a beautiful setting for enjoying nature and encouraging exercise. - January 24, 2015 - Amigos de los Rios
Sip & Dip: a Wine and Food Tasting Community Event
The newly formed Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce is serving up a fun business card exchange for professionals and business owners in Queens and beyond. Sip some local wine and dip into some of the most tantalizing, eclectic foods of Southeast Queens. - January 17, 2015 - Southeast Queens Chamber of Commerce Inc
Artlightenment 7th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Scheduled for 2015
The annual Artlightenment Festival has just announced the dates of the 2015 festival for Nov 12-14. - January 17, 2015 - Artlightenment
National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at Providence Epiphany Fundraiser
This year, NOIAW will celebrate the achievements of Vittoria Pacifico-DeBenedictis, President of St. Mary’s Academy – Bay View, Lisa Silvestro Holley, Esq., Deputy Personnel Administrator for Labor Relations for the State of Rhode Island and Diana Franchitto, President and CEO of Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island. - January 14, 2015 - National Organization of Italian American Women
Stories of Hope & Freedom Upcoming Documentary on Sex Trafficking in the U.S.
Executive Produced and Narrated by Natalie Grant, In Plain Sight: Stories of Hope and Freedom features six modern-day abolitionists as they fight sex trafficking across America. A free* screening is scheduled Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 6:30pm Marcus Majestic Cinema. It will be followed up by a time of Q & A with State Representative LaTonya Johnson, a survivor, and others. - January 08, 2015 - Redeem and Restore Center
WasTheWord.com is New Christian Social Networking Community Website
WasTheWord.com Announces Launch, New Social Networking Website for Christians Seeking to Connect, Interact. - January 08, 2015 - WasTheWord.com
“Love Your Neighbor” to Support The Heights Foundation
“Love Your Neighbor,” an annual event featuring Norman Love Confections and Mark Loren Designs, will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the riverfront Gulf Harbour home of Richard Neslund. Guests will enjoy fine wine and spirits and an assortment of... - January 07, 2015 - The Heights Foundation
Eastern National Announces New Director of Retail
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Kissling announced that Megan M. Cartwright has been selected as Director of Retail for Eastern National. The Director of Retail, a newly created position, will be responsible for the day-to-day retail operations of Eastern National, sales training, inventory... - January 07, 2015 - Eastern National
The National Organization of Italian American Women Honors Three Wise Women at January 9 Epiphany Celebration in NYC
NOIAW's annual Epiphany Celebration on January 9 at the Columbus Citizens Foundation Townhouse in NYC honors Rosemary Maggiore of Crain's New York Business; Donna Rapaccioli, Ph.D. of the Gabelli School of Business at Fordham University; and Roma Torre of NY1 News. - January 04, 2015 - National Organization of Italian American Women
SPI Study Abroad Extends Early Deadline to January 10, 2015
Leading quality provider of high school study abroad programs announces plans to extend the early enrollment deadline for 2014-2015 summer program applicants. - January 02, 2015 - SPI Study Abroad
YMA Gift Benefits Special Needs Kids in the Mahoning Valley
Special needs kids benefit from recent Youngstown Music Awards event. - December 30, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
"From Fool to Fortune: the Archetypal Journey of Fortune Creation," James Wanless, PhD – a Saturday Morning Talk & Workshop
The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung at 10:00 am on January 17, 2015 at The Casa (Franciscan Renewal Center), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale (in The Santa Barbara). Dr. Wanless’ lecture and workshop will broaden your understanding and teach you how to use the Voyager Tarot deck—his amazing 21st century personal navigation tool. - December 22, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
Edwardsville, IL Startup OneLegacy.com Launches Story Sharing Project on Kickstarter
OneLegacy, a global life story sharing project, is on a mission to curate and publish one million real life stories from around the world – stories that may otherwise be lost. - December 21, 2014 - OneLegacy.com
The Heights Center Seeking Applications for Catalyst Kitchen Culinary Training Program
The Heights Center is seeking applications for its new Catalyst Kitchen Culinary Training program. The program will provide students with the essential skills needed to enter the food service industry in just 15 weeks. Classes will begin in January 2015. Tuition is based on verified family income;... - December 18, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Vaikuntha Ekadashi Celebration at ISKCON Bangalore
ISKCON Bangalore, one of the most famous and the large Radha and Krishna temples of the country has launched the facility of free puja in the names of devotees / pilgrims / public. This facility is first of its kind for the benefit of the pilgrims on the auspicious festival of Sri Vaikuntha Ekadashi. - December 18, 2014 - ISKCON Bangalore
Tommie Sunshine Signs on to Play Multiple Dates on the Beats Drop Cancer 2015 Fundraising Tour
One of the hottest hashtags in electronic dance music is making its vision a reality, as #BeatsDropCancer gears up for their US Tour with EDM powerhouse Tommie Sunshine officially onboard for the cause! - December 16, 2014 - Electronic Music Alliance
Collaborative Efforts to Naturally Solve Insomnia
One study estimated that an employee with insomnia loses about eight days of work performance each year. For the entire U.S. workforce, this adds up to an estimated $63 billion in lost work performance due to insomnia each year. - December 16, 2014 - SleepASAP
Afro Latin Jazz Alliance Merges with Music for Tomorrow, Uniting Two Standout Music Nonprofits
Two seminal music nonprofits, Afro Latin Jazz Alliance (ALJA) and Music for Tomorrow (MFT), merge in an effort to bolster their compatible missions of aiding in the prosperity and future of jazz music. Based in NYC, ALJA is dedicated to preserving the music and heritage of Afro Latin jazz,... - December 13, 2014 - Music For Tomorrow
Barcham Books Fights "Forces of Evil" with Kindle Direct Publishing Giveaway (Dec.13-14) of Celia Conrad’s Italian Crime Romp "Murder in Hand": Bone Up on Your Puccini
Interview with “tough little cookie” Celia Conrad: The British author shares her journey from law to crime fiction as she endorses Barcham Books holiday launch of “Murder in Hand” via Amazon KDP E-Book Giveaway (12/13-12/14/14). - December 08, 2014 - Barcham Books
Will These Kids Make It to School Next Year? Mosqoy Needs Your Help to Fund Their Programs in the Peruvian Andes.
Mosqoy, a registered Canadian-Peruvian charity working with indigenous youth in Peru, funds Peruvian students from rural communities to attend post-secondary education, supports indigenous weavers to sell their traditional textiles at fair-trade marketplaces and works with elementary schools, high... - November 29, 2014 - Mosqoy
Artlightenment Wraps 6th Annual Art Show and Film Festival
Artlightenment wrapped its 6th consecutive year on Saturday night with its festival themed “the light side of art and film.” - November 26, 2014 - Artlightenment
Donations Needed for "Operation Christmas Care" for Area Children
The Heights Center and Gladiolus Learning and Development Center are seeking organizations and individuals to participate in the annual Harlem Heights Community Gift Drive. Local residents, businesses and philanthropic groups are asked to donate new, unwrapped gifts for local children. Gifts are... - November 21, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Go Girl Travel Network Launches 10th Chapter in San Antonio, Texas
Go Girl Travel Network has officially launched its 10th global chapter in San Antonio, Texas, its second chapter in the state of Texas alone. - November 20, 2014 - Go Girl Travel Network
Be Immersed in Culture and Art of the African Diaspora at the 2014 African Diaspora Holiday Bazaar and Crafts Fair
African Diaspora Unification East Bay presents the first Annual Bazaar & Crafts Fair to celebrate the people, art, knowledge and cultural vibrancy that has resulted from the dispersal of Africans throughout the world. The goal is to open dialogue between the many people that call the Bay Area... - November 18, 2014 - African Diaspora Unification
Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage Hosts First Online Charity Auction November 15–22, 2015
In an effort to raise the funding necessary to strengthen foundation programming, the Namaskaar Foundation – World on Stage announces their first online Charity Auction, hosted by eBay Giving Works. The online auction begins November 15 at 4 p.m. and will end November 22 at 4 p.m., on the... - November 17, 2014 - Namaskaar Foundation
Artlightenment Hosts Artists Tea
Today the Artlightenment film festival and art show opens. This year’s theme: “the light side of art and film.” On Sunday, the artists of the festival gathered for a tea and meet and greet. - November 15, 2014 - Artlightenment
SPI Study Abroad Announces Scholarships for 2015 Summer Programs
Leading high school study abroad provider announced the full list of 2015 scholarships for their summer programs. - November 13, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Go Girl Travel Network Launches 9th Chapter in Houston, Texas
Go Girl Travel Network has officially launched its 9th global chapter in Houston, Texas. This is the 6th chapter for female travelers in the USA. - November 12, 2014 - Go Girl Travel Network
Go Girl Travel Network Launches Applications for Second Blogging Cohort
Go Girl Travel Network has launched the second round of applications for the Go Girl Blogging Program. The Go Girl blogging program is a year-long course that helps beginner and intermediate travel bloggers grow into travel media professionals. Participation is highly selective – of 64... - November 06, 2014 - Go Girl Travel Network
Go Girl Travel Network Founder and CEO Beth Santos Heads to White House
Go Girl Travel Network Founder and CEO Beth Santos will join 100 travel influencers from around the country to “discuss the Administration’s focus on the benefits of cross-cultural educational and cultural exchange and boosting international student mobility” at the White House on... - November 06, 2014 - Go Girl Travel Network
Artlightenment Art and Film Festival Nov 13-15
In less than two weeks, Nashvillians will be treated to “the light side of art and film” at the 6th annual Artlightenment festival. - November 06, 2014 - Artlightenment
SPI Study Abroad Announces Exciting Cultural Excursions for Italian Language Immersion Program in Siena
Leading high school study abroad provider announces new excursions for their summer study abroad program in Italy. - October 30, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
SLS Publications Launches Certificate Program for Law Enforcement
SLS Publications, LLC has launched a web-based cross-cultural training program titled "Insights into Hispanic Behavior for U.S. Law Enforcement" which delivers 12 hours of online in-service training to law enforcement officers and a certificate of completion. - October 29, 2014 - SLS Publications, LLC
Artlightenment Prepares 6th Annual Festival
November draws ever nearer and with the Artlightenment festival ready to roll in the second week, much excitement lies ahead for Nashville’s art community. - October 25, 2014 - Artlightenment
American Expat Launches The Adventurous Mailbox to Inspire Kids to Explore World Cultures and Embrace Adventure
The Adventurous Mailbox offers series of adventure books introducing world cultures delivered from abroad in very stylish packaging, a dynamic “top secret” online community for kids, as well as professionally developed lessons to accompany the books. The team’s desire is to introduce children to different ways of thinking and being, while inspiring a curiosity to learn other languages, travel the world, and lead well-examined lives. - October 24, 2014 - The Adventurous Mailbox
Interact Art Museum of Atlanta is Coming Up with Its First Ever Unique Pop Up Exhibition of the Newly Defined Genre of Interact-Art with Built-in Photo Opportunity
Locally owned Interact Art Museum (IAM) – Atlanta announced today that it will be holding its first ever pop-up exhibit titled “Beyond the Obvious” on October 25th – November 2nd at 482 Edgewood Ave. Halloween-themed art that lends itself to human interaction will allow... - October 23, 2014 - Interact Art Museum LLC
SPI Study Abroad Announces Participation in the 2014 American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages Annual Convention
Top provider of high school language immersion programs participates in leading foreign language conference. - October 23, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Tending the Living Image: A Dream Tending: A Workshop by Steven Aizenstat, Ph.D.
The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 8th at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix, AZ (Graces Room). In the Saturday morning talk, Dr. Stephen Aizenstat invites you into the world of Dream Tending. Dr. Aizenstat has... - October 21, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
Mythic Heroes: Exploring Archetypes in W. African Storytelling - Marilyn Omifunke Torres, MS
The Phoenix Friends of CG Jung invites the general public to a Saturday morning talk (10:00 -11:30 am) and Saturday afternoon (1:00-5:00 pm) workshop on October 25, 2014 by Marilyn Torres, exploring the hero archetypes in West African (IFA Divination) storytelling today. Professor Torres is an... - October 20, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
Muslims for Ohio Political Action Committee Invites Candidates Sen. Nina Turner & Rep. Connie Pillich to Break the Ice with the Ohio Muslim Community
Muslims for Ohio Political Action Committee (MOPAC) is hosting a free Meet & Greet event with candidate for Secretary of State, Sen. Nina Turner, and candidate for State Treasurer, Rep. Connie Pillich, this Sunday afternoon beginning at 4:00 p.m., October 19th at Monaco’s Palace in... - October 17, 2014 - Muslims for Ohio Political Action Committee
SPI Study Abroad Announces Its 2014-2015 Early Application Deadline
Leading quality provider of high school study abroad programs announces its early deadline for 2014-2015 summer program applicants. - October 16, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
British Library Appoints Digirati to Deliver "Universal Player"
Digirati have been appointed to develop a "universal player" for content provided through the British Library’s website for a range of exciting content including printed books, manuscripts, maps and digitised images stored in the British Library’s Digital Library system. - October 15, 2014 - Digirati
Artlightenment 2014 to Showcase Monarch Design
The annual Artlightenment festival which occurs every November at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville is set to close with a fashion show by Monarch Clothing. - October 04, 2014 - Artlightenment
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
SPI Study Abroad Introduces Exciting Madrid and Paris Travel Experiences for High School Study Abroad Programs
Leading provider of quality summer immersion programs for high school students offers Paris and Madrid Experiences. - October 02, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Teacher-Training Program Helps Science Spread Benefits of Belly Dance
Scientific study finds women who participate in belly dancing enjoy a more positive body image. As popularity and demand of belly dance classes rises, one industry professional is meeting the demand and setting standards to enhance the student experience. - September 27, 2014 - Mosaique LLC
Artlightenment 2014 to Showcase Screenwriter Annie Kananack
The annual Artlightenment festival coming in November to the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville will feature a workshop by screenwriter Annie Kananack. - September 27, 2014 - Artlightenment