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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
SPI Study Abroad Announces Its 2015 Program Dates & Tuition
Leading quality provider of study abroad programs for high school students officially announces its 2015 dates and tuition. - September 25, 2014 - SPI Study Abroad
Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center's Thai Cultural Day festival Invites L.A. to Fall in Love with “Land of Smiles"
Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center’s 22nd Annual Thai Cultural Festival will once again grace Los Angeles with an open invitation to all who wish to celebrate their heritage or experience the charm and beauty of Thai culture. - September 19, 2014 - Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center
It’s "Back to School" for CreativeBridge Coalition
CreativeBridge Coalition takes its Count Me In program back to school for special needs students in the Mahoning Valley. - September 19, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
Startup that Offers Non-Profits Free Creative Work to Launch Sept 15th
Art Heroes, a philanthropic startup that matches digital media students from around the world with nonprofit causes in need of design, web and video content, will officially launch on Monday, September 15th. “In today's world, important causes can only get the word out with great digital... - September 13, 2014 - Art-Heroes.Org
Craft Cocktail Competition Comes to Orinda
Orinda Arts Council Hosts Art of Mixology craft cocktail competition and tasting fundraiser on October 25, 2014 at Orinda Theatre Square. - September 11, 2014 - Orinda Arts Council
First Ever Bhutan International Festival in the Himalayas – Feb 14-23, 2015 Brings Together 10 Days of Arts, Music, Film, a Full and Half Marathon, TED Talks and More
First Ever International Festival in The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan – Feb 14-23, 2015 - September 09, 2014 - Bhutan International Festival
Bartlett Nature Center to Host 5K Walk for Peace
In celebration of World Peace Day, Play for Peace and Bartlett Nature Center are hosting a 5K Walk for Peace. - September 08, 2014 - Play for Peace
Lebanese Heritage Festival Set for Sunday, September 14, 2014
Celebrating 20 years of ethnic food, friends and fun at the St Ann Maronite Church, Lebanese Heritage Festival. - September 06, 2014 - St Ann Maronite Church
Artlightenment 2014 to Showcase Underwater Visual Artist Christy Lee Rogers
The annual Artlightenment festival which occurs every November at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville is set to have a pre-show seminar by underwater visual artist Christy Lee Rogers. - September 03, 2014 - Artlightenment
Energy Means the World for the United States — IAFOR North American Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment
Leading thinkers on issues of sustainability currently affecting the world will be meeting this September in Providence, Rhode Island for the IAFOR North American Conference on Sustainability, Energy & the Environment. - September 03, 2014 - IAFOR - The International Academic Forum
Historic Architectural Masterpiece Strauss Farm Compound for Sale. First Time on Market Since 1949. 45 Minutes from NYC.
Cobble Close Farm, built in the 1920's by the Straus family who owned Macy's (two of whom went down on the Titanic) is being put on the market for the first time, in its entirety, at $10.9 million. It's a true architectural masterpiece, built in the French Norman style with 18 bedrooms, total building sq. ft. of 29,000 and sits on 13 old-growth acres, 45 minutes from NYC in NJ. This property without a listing broker. A 2% comm. is being offering to buyer's agent. - September 02, 2014 - Cobble Close Farm
Youngstown Music Awards to Benefit CreativeBridge Coalition
Organizers of the Youngstown Music Awards will share proceeds from upcoming event with music-oriented non-profit. - September 02, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition
Artlightenment 2014 to Showcase Nashville Actress Carla Christina Contreras
The annual Artlightenment festival which occurs every November at the Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre Nashville is set to have a seminar on its opening night by actress Carla Christina Contreras. - August 30, 2014 - Artlightenment
Havoyoco to Launch Crowdfunding Campaign, Build Homes for 120 Families in Somalia
“Women and young children are currently living in transient camps, as their homes have been demolished – or are no longer safe,” explained Mohammed Hassan, Havoyoco Chief Executive Director. “We are raising funds to build homes for 120 families, so that they no longer have to live in tents in refugee camps.” - August 27, 2014 - Havoyoco
Artlightenment 6th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Schedule Released
The annual Artlightenment Festival seminar schedule has been released. The festival will take place November 13-15th at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - August 23, 2014 - Artlightenment
Ready to Launch: GofundFlorida Brings Crowdfunding Back Home to Florida; Florida’s First Locally Based Crowdfunding Site
"GofundFlorida is where people come to find and fund great causes, innovative ideas and the most awesome projects that Florida has to offer,” says founder K. James. - August 22, 2014 - GofundFlorida
Recycling Fundraiser Helps Beat the Budget Crunch at Spectrum Resources
Spectrum Resources has started a program in order to collect donation funds by participating in the FundingFactory Recycling Program. They collect empty cartridges, cell phones, small electronics, and laptops from the community and send the waste products to FundingFactory in exchange for cash... - August 22, 2014 - Spectrum Resources
Marieanna Dvorak and Bayou Moon Entertainment’s Political Thriller "Rise of Dawn" Announces Official Passports to Investment
MarieAnna Dvorak’s long awaited political thriller “Rise of Dawn” announcing partnership with Bayou Moon Entertainment; ROD accepting accredited investment interest in conjunction with the 46th anniversary of the Russian invasion of Prague. - August 21, 2014 - Bayou Moon Entertainment
Country Music Legend Billy Dean to Perform at The Heights Center
GRAMMY® award-winner & country music legend Billy Dean will perform an intimate concert at The Heights Center in Fort Myers on Saturday, October 25, 2014 to benefit at-risk kids in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. The event is sponsored by local philanthropists Cheryl and Dave Copham. - August 21, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Trauma and Forgiveness, Guil Dudley, PhD & Jungian Analyst (a Saturday Workshop)
The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung at 9:00 am on September 20, 2014 at The Casa (Franciscan Renewal Center), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale (in The St. Agnes Room). Mr. Dudley will be presenting a workshop on "Trauma and Forgiveness." - August 18, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
The Blessing and Peril of Trauma, Guil Dudley, PhD & Jungian Analyst (a Friday Evening Talk)
The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung at 7:30 pm on September 19, 2014 at The Casa (Franciscan Renewal Center), 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale (in The Santa Barbara Room). This Friday evening talk will be presented by Guil Dudley, PhD on "The Blessing and Peril of Trauma." - August 18, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung
Mary Davis Recently Honored in the Field of Environmental Education. Who Better to Teach About Sharing Nature with Children at Sheldrake Environmental Center?
This fall, recently honored Mary Davis will start teaching Sheldrake's Volunteer Environmental Education Training Program. - August 13, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Tally Fiesta 2014 / Celebrating Hispanic Heritage
Tally Fiesta's mission is to first, educate North Florida over the Hispanic/Latino culture that exists by bringing everyone together & to celebrate the best way we know how “fiesta-style” with live music, dancers, commerce & food. Second, generate funds to provide the Hispanic community with scholarships/monetary support. Tally Fiesta hopes you can be a part of the celebration at this year’s event. - August 08, 2014 - Tally Fiesta, Inc
At Sheldrake, Summer Isn't Over Yet and Fall is Already Planned
What to do this year in late summer and fall. - August 06, 2014 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Eastern National Announces the 2015 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2015 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2015 Passport To Your National Parks®... - August 02, 2014 - Eastern National
The Chocolate Spectrum Introduces The Chocolatier Training Program for Adults with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities and One Chocolate at a Time
Introducing One Chocolate at a Time Assortment. This box of chocolate has been designed specifically to raise funds for the Chocolatier Training Program for Adults with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. One Chocolate at a Time contains 15 chocolates-each one unique in terms of flavor, shape and decoration. No two chocolates are the same. Each chocolate is designed to embrace the sweet uniqueness of each and every one of us. - July 23, 2014 - The Chocolate Spectrum
Artlightenment 6th Annual Art Show and Film Festival Scheduled for Nov 13-15
The annual Artlightenment Festival is set to take place November 13-15th at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. - July 23, 2014 - Artlightenment
Crowdsourcing Initiative Successful for Book Profiling the Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Eastern National is proud to announce that their crowdsourcing initiative through the popular website Kickstarter.com was successful. The project was launched in April 2014 to fund a new edition of the only National Park Service publication that profiles the 56 signers of the Declaration of... - July 19, 2014 - Eastern National
"Hachette? Amazon? Bah!" Says Morgan Molthrop of Barataria Communications Who is Serializing Book "Andrew Jackson's Playbook: 15 Strategies for Success" on Facebook
To draw attention to the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans and his new business book about General Jackson's strategies, Morgan Molthrop publishes "where people actually read.” - July 15, 2014 - Barataria Communications
Daughter of Civil Rights Leader, James L. Bevel, Has Authored Her First Book
Ami Ra Bevel, the 31 year old daughter of civil rights activist James L. Bevel (October 19,1936 - December 19, 2008), has authored her first book. The book is entitled: "Regaining the Power to Rise & the Strength to Stand: Ways of Holistic Health & Wellness." Available July, 15, 2014, - July 14, 2014 - Safi Maisha Foundation NFP
NPAF Artist Presents Hula Festival in Sacramento
In conjunction with The Makanaaloha Group, Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas will launch the 8th year of The George Na'ope Hula Festival in Old Town Sacramento from July 19-20. Rick Makanaaloha Kia‘imeaokekanaka San Nicolas, the debut artist, is with the National Parks Arts... - July 11, 2014 - The Makanaaloha Group
Rob Boyd Named Chief Operating Officer at The Heights Center
The Heights Foundation announces that Rob Boyd has been named Chief Operating Officer at The Heights Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Boyd is responsible for the day to day operations of the Heights Center including facility management, employee relations and retention, fiscal management,... - July 10, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Build Abroad to Offer Trips to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Peru
Social good organization enables the world to volunteer in three countries. - July 04, 2014 - Build Abroad
Barcham Books Kicks Off Summer with Free 1-Day Only Kindle E-Book of Celia Conrad's "A Model Murder" (7/1): "In Law Firms & Strip Clubs No One Can Hear You Scream"
On July 1, Barcham Books will gift summer readers with a free one-day-only Kindle download of British author Celia Conrad's "A Model Murder" - riding on the coattails of the law firm/strip club thriller’s June KDP success. - June 28, 2014 - Barcham Books
Concert Raises $50,000 to Benefit the Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
The 17th Annual Alive in the World concert featuring acclaimed vocalist Kevin Mahogany raised $50,000 to benefit The Foundation for The Developmentally Disabled. The concert and auction event was presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and held at... - June 28, 2014 - Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA)
The Heights Foundation Seeks Donations and Volunteers for School Supply Outreach
The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center is seeking individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies and volunteer for The Heights Center’s annual outreach program. The August 2 event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at The Heights Center and... - June 28, 2014 - The Heights Foundation
Immortal Four Chaplains of World War II Fame Are Honored by the Jewish-American Hall of Fame
For the first time in its 45 year history, the Jewish-American Hall of Fame is honoring non-Jews--the three Christian Chaplains who along with a Jewish Chaplain gave their lives so that others could be saved when their transport ship was hit by a German torpedo during World War II. Plaques for the Immortal Four Chaplains and the first U.S. Jewish Chaplain will be added to the Hall of Fame exhibit at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, and medals will be issued in their honor. - June 24, 2014 - Jewish-American Hall of Fame
Benefit Dinner: Honoring Northern Maine's Graduates
Benefit Barbecue – Honoring Presque Isle Graduating Seniors! - June 19, 2014 - Presque Isle Boys and Girls Club
The Ballor Family Welcomes Helene from Germany
The Ballor family in Alpena, MI will be welcoming a high school exchange student into their home for the 2014-15 school year! - June 19, 2014 - ASSE International Student Exchange, Eastern division