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Children’s Programs for Every Season at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Winter in the woods... then, spring and summer are back for the kids. - January 19, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University: Cutting Edge Interventions Bring Together International Social Scientists, Students & Performers
Hip Hop Therapy & Hip Hop Psychology Conference at Fordham University Cutting edge interventions bring together social scientists, students and performers from around the world to New York City. Fordham University in conjunction with Hip Hop Therapy and Hip Hop Psychology present the first... - January 18, 2012 - Hip Hop Psychology
Laguna Beach Live! Presents Nashville Backstage Next Week at the Forum Theatre
Who: Laguna Beach Live! a 501 (c) 3 organisation. What: Nashville Backstage concert When: January 21, 2012 8pm Where: Forum Theatre, Festival of Arts, 650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Tix: $20-$30/adult and $10/student 21 & under www.lagunabeachlive.org tic: 800-595-9713 Info... - January 13, 2012 - Laguna Beach Live!
World Class Sword Teacher of the Art of Iaido Comes to Houston
Visit to Houston by rare top expert who teaches traditional samurai sword arts called Iaido from Japan for all. Interested students and beginners from around Texas are attending. The art of Iaido can be directly traced back teacher by teacher for over 400 years! - January 11, 2012 - Houston San Shin Kai
Eastern National Announces 2012 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest Winners
Each year, Eastern National holds a photo contest for U.S. National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs) to select 10 images taken at national parks—one national and nine regional, based on the geographical regions of the national park system—for the collectible... - January 09, 2012 - Eastern National
iVolunteer NY Now Selling Tickets for Its Gala in Support of NYC Volunteer Opportunities to Provide Companionship to Holocaust Survivors
Not-for-profit organization iVolunteer NY, which enables young volunteers to help the elderly holocaust survivors in their communities, is now offering tickets for its 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. Available online at http://www.iVolunteerNY.com, iVolunteer NY offers five different ticket packages to raise funds to benefit the organization’s nationwide efforts in the new year. - January 06, 2012 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List
Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area
Lawrence History Center to Open Exhibit, "Short Pay! All Out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012
The Lawrence History Center will open a bilingual exhibit, "Short pay! All out! The Great Lawrence Strike of 1912," on January 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. on the sixth floor of the Everett Mill (15 Union St., Lawrence, MA) to commemorate the Centennial of the Bread and Roses Strike. This event... - January 03, 2012 - Lawrence History Center
World’s Highest Gig 2012
In May 2012 Music4Children goes to the highest trek in the world on the Mount Everest to break the world record for the highest gig in the world to raise money for there orphanage in Nepal. - December 24, 2011 - Music4Children
iVolunteerNY.com Hosts 2012 iVolunteer Gala in Support of Holocaust Survivor NYC Volunteer Opportunities
iVolunteer NY, an organization empowering young New Yorkers to help the elderly by connecting with Holocaust survivors, is now selling tickets for the 2012 Annual iVolunteer Gala. - December 22, 2011 - iVolunteer NY - Holocaust Survivors and Their Stories
West Trenton Community Center to Host Annual Christmas Day Community Dinner
The West Trenton Community Center, an independent non-profit, assisted by the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville, will host more than 350 Trenton residents for a free Christmas Day community dinner from noon to 6 p.m. - December 21, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Uniting At-Risk Youth Through Music: Local Program Seeks Funding
Baltimore nonprofit seeks backers to fund orchestra program for at-risk youth. - December 16, 2011 - GBYO Bridges Program
People’s Music School Earns Top Sun Shine Project Grant
The Chicago Sun-Times Charity Trust Award Will Help the School Reach Hundreds More Inner-City Children with Free Music Education - December 13, 2011 - People's Music School
Consul General of Israel Addresses Friends of the Israel Defense Forces
On Thursday, December 8, 2011, Consul General of Israel, David Siegel had the honor of speaking in front of 1,200 people at the annual FIDF Gala Dinner. Hosted by Jason Alexander and featuring performances from Barbra Streisand and David Foster, the evening was a beautiful celebration honoring... - December 11, 2011 - Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles
Real Food and Health Teams with Marginal Boundaries for the Eat, Drink and be Merry Holiday Food Contest
Real Food and Health Magazine teams up with Marginal Boundaries to bring an array of healthy recipes to global readers, with the winner earning a year's subscription to the health and wellness publication. - December 10, 2011 - Marginal Boundaries
Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart (www.epicmart.ca) is Gaining Popularity in Socio-Economic Development Sector in Canada
Human Endeavour's breakthrough product of EPIC Mart is being widely praised by Government Officials, Socio-Economic Experts, and community members at large. EPIC Mart is aimed to help marginalized community members and small business owners sell their products online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Human Endeavour Launched a One of a Kind Social Economy Mall, the EPIC Mart
www.epicmart.ca, an online shopping site where everyone can purchase goods and services produced by small businesses, marginalized community members and artists. Human Endeavour's EPIC Mart is a breakthrough product to help small enterprises sell their arts and crafts online. - December 07, 2011 - Human Endeavour
Hawaii Sacred Choir--Children Singing at University Level
Free sacred choral Christmas concerts in Honolulu. Performed at St. Theresa's Co-Cathedral, Saturday, 12/10/11, at 3:00 pm, and St. Andrew's Cathedral, 12/11/11, 5:30 pm. Hawaii Sacred Choir performing, Daniel J. Werning and Mike Dupre, conducting; John Renke, organist; Honolulu Handbell Ensemble. - December 05, 2011 - Hawaii Sacred Choir
Senior Comedy Afternoons Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary of Senior Laughter at Astor Classics Museum December 18th December 18th
Bonnie Barchichat's Senior Comedy Afternoon is celebrating One Year of Senior Laughter at a Vintage Car and Communications Museum December 18th. The audience will not only be able to laugh at this show but they'll be able to reflect on their youth with the cars they drove, the t.v.'s they watched and the phones they used at this unique communications museum. CA's Funniest Female "Lola" headlines. - November 30, 2011 - Bonnie Barchichat's Senior Comedy Afternoons
Connecticut Concert Ballet Announces 2011 Nutcracker Season Performances
Connecticut Concert Ballet continues a 37-year tradition with its announcement of performances of the full-length Nutcracker in the Hartford, CT area with guest artists from Ballet Hispanico, Mario I. Espinoza and Kimberly Van Woesik, and from Chicago, Darren McIntyre and Jennifer Grapes, most recently with the Milwaukee Ballet. - November 27, 2011 - Connecticut Concert Ballet
Asian Business Association of Orange County Recognizes Local Businesses for their Economic Contributions to the Community
Asian Business Association of Orange County Recognizes Local Businesses for their Economic Contributions to the Community at the Breakthrough Awards Gala Night at Disneyland Hotel on November 19. Disneyland Resort receives Corporate Eagle Award for creating thousands of jobs, economic impact. - November 24, 2011 - Asian Business Association Orange County
Egyptian Expatriates Condemn the Use of Violence Against Egyptian Civilians
In light of the saddening turn of events that have taken place in Egypt over the past few days, the undersigned, Egyptian Expatriates, strongly condemn the use of force to silence the voices of the people of Egypt. The recent turn of violent events in Egypt is the consequence of the growing public... - November 23, 2011 - American Egyptian Strategic Alliance
Titusville Community Thanksgiving Service Nov. 23
The First Presbyterian Church of Titusville will host the community's annual Thanksgiving Eve service--a long-time collaboration of the village's Methodist, Catholic, and Presbyterian congregations--on Wednesday, Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. - November 23, 2011 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
TEDxSF Salons Present “SKOOL’d: Reimagining Higher Education”
TEDxSF salons present thought-provoking speakers looking at struggling contemporary institutions. On November 29, the panel will explore the need for innovation in higher education to create more affordable, accessible and relevant models for today’s world. - November 22, 2011 - TEDxSF
Marginal Boundaries Announces Beyond Boundaries Photo Contest
Marginal Boundaries promotes the best travel photos from around the world with their holiday Beyond Boundaries photo contest, designed to showcase cultural diversity. - November 19, 2011 - Marginal Boundaries
Contemporary Art and Artists in Los Angeles - Beyond Pacific Standard Time
"LA Aboriginal," featuring work by Los Angeles native Dave Tourje and held June-September of 2011 at the Gregory Way Gallery in Beverly Hills, has given birth to a new feature-length documentary now in production entitled "California Locos." The feature will tell the story of... - November 18, 2011 - Dave Tourje Studios
Asia Society Selects Zack Friedman as Asia 21 Young Leader; Friedman Named One of Top Leaders Under the Age of 40; Will Represent U.S. at Leadership Summit in India
Zack Friedman has been named among the 150 next generation leaders from across 30 countries in the Asia Pacific region who will impact global affairs in coming decades. Friedman has been selected as an Asia 21 Young Leader, which recognizes the top leaders under the age of forty. He will... - November 17, 2011 - The Asia Society
Women of Color Arts & Film Festival (WOCAF) Announce Its 7th Annual Festival
Women of Color Arts & Film Festival (WOCAF) Announce Its 7th Annual Festival to Take Place on March 15-18, 2012 in Atlanta, Ga. - November 15, 2011 - WOCAF Festival
US Foods, Sentry Centers and Nourishing USA Are Partnering to Give Thousands a Healthy Thanksgiving
US Foods, Sentry Centers and Nourishing NYC are partnering to bring a healthy Thanksgiving to thousands of New York City Residents through a week of Giving Back starting November 19th. - November 12, 2011 - Nourishing USA
Nebraska Celebrates 11/11/11 as Global Peace Day
Governor Dave Heinemann of Nebraska and Mayor Jim Suttle of Omaha, NE have proclaimed 11/11/11 as Global Peace Day. There is going to be a large gathering of people in Omaha on 11/11/11 with the Mayor as Chief Guest to observe silence for a minute at 11:11AM at the Social Hall of the Hindu Temple. - November 05, 2011 - Universal Peace Foundation of North America
Post Now PA Announces "Studio Referral for Free Admission" Campaign
Renting out the Studio Spaces at The Thought Lot, 37 E. Garfield St. Shippensburg, PA, is an essential goal for Shippensburg based contemporary arts organization Post Now PA. In order for The Thought Lot, the groups 10,000 sq ft contemporary art center and incubator, to remain open the group must rent out all 17 studio spaces. To this end, Post Now PA is offering free admission to all events for anyone who refers someone to rent a studio. - November 03, 2011 - Post Now PA
Deaf People from the UK to Volunteer at Deaf School in Sri Lanka
In January 2012, a group of deaf volunteers from the UK, will be travelling to Sri Lanka to volunteer at Deaf Schools and Special Needs centres. This placement is being organised by the volunteer organisation, SL Volunteers. From November 2011, the volunteers will begin learning Sri Lankan Sign... - November 03, 2011 - SL Volunteers
Live Mosaic Event to Take Place at SOFA Chicago 2011, November 4-6: Unique Collaboration Will Make It Possible to Offer Audience a Glimpse Into the Creation of Mosaic Art
A group of international mosaicists will come together in Chicago to create the work over the course of this year’s show. Event attendees will be able to observe the art take shape, talk to the artists, learn about mosaic art, and gain an appreciation for the contemporary developments of this ancient art form. The Corning Museum of Glass, demonstrating hot glass working techniques at SOFA, will provide specially created art glass roundels for use in the mosaic. - November 01, 2011 - Society of American Mosaic Artists
Chef Gina Keatley Appearing on Hallmark Channel’s Popular Daytime Show Emeril’s Table
The healthiest reservation on daytime this Fall is on Hallmark Channel’s new series, "Emeril’s Table," with Chef and Nutritionist Gina Keatley, on November 8th at 11 AM E/10 AM C. - October 29, 2011 - Nourishing USA
National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame (NLAHF) Pursues Christopher Columbus' True Identity
Interview with historian, Manuel Rosa, discloses that Columbus has a Lithuanian heritage. - October 28, 2011 - National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
BanAmnestyNow.com Calls on 1,000,000th American to Sign Pledge Against Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
Since their founding, BanAmnestyNow.com ("BAN") has worked hard to raise awareness of the dangers of granting amnesty to illegal aliens criminally residing in the United States. BAN's petition is closing in on their 1,000,000th signature, and they call on Americans to join this effort. - October 28, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
Fuel That Creative Mind of Yours with a Grant from PleaseFund.Us
PleaseFund.Us are running a competition on their site looking for creative projects and are offering £1500 worth of grants as prizes, to help people reach their fundraising goal. The grant is open to anyone over 18 with a creative idea. - October 28, 2011 - PleaseFund.Us
BanAmnestyNow.Com Calls for Presidential Candidates to Clarify Positions on Illegal Immigration
America's fastest growing conservative, grassroots anti-illegal immigration organization today called for presidential candidates of all parties to clarify their position on illegal immigration. - October 27, 2011 - Conservatives Lead & Ban Amnesty Now
For the First Time in Chicago, a Film on Governor Adlai Stevenson in the Global Wake-Up Film Festival
Governor Adlai Stevenson’s UN and Political Legacy and His Lasting Contribution to World Peace is Being Heard - October 27, 2011 - UNA-USA Chicago Chapter
Autumn Holidays for Sailing Enthusiasts & Lovers of Inland Destinations
Stuck for something to do in the late season? Visit the 2011 Boat Show, from October 28 to November 1st. This show is the place for enthusiasts to buy and sell new and used boats, attend conferences and plenty of other nautical activities. Take advantage of your stay to visit a rich & surprising backcountry: Canal du Midi boat cruises or craft for hire, Agde & Pézenas historical heritage, etc. - October 26, 2011 - Cap Agde Tourist Office
Brookhaven Academy Launches Allen, Texas’s Only Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program
The Gifted & Talented Trilingual Pre-Kindergarten Program reflects the school’s focus on transforming early childhood education. - October 21, 2011 - Brookhaven Academy
TEDxSF Debuts TEDxSF Salons-an Intimate Gathering to Encourage Deeper Understanding
Premiere Bay Area TEDx organization debuts its newest platform, TEDxSF Salons. Appropriate for today with #OccupyWallStreet et al, the first Salon looks at issues with today’s government institutions, "Design Your Own Government: Organizing the Body Politic." - October 20, 2011 - TEDxSF
UNA-USA Chicago Chapter Presents "The Global Wake-Up" Festival of Film, Literature, and Creative Arts in Support of the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals
The Chicago Chapter of the United Nations Association of USA (UNA-USA), a program of the United Nations Foundation, today announced that it will present for the first time a two-day film festival in Chicago October 28 - 29, 2011. “The Global Wake-up Film Festival is a natural outcome of... - October 16, 2011 - UNA-USA Chicago Chapter
Formation of The National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
Bringing attention to Lithuania’s epic history and the global contributions of its people today in the arts, sciences, sports, politics, and economics. - October 14, 2011 - National Lithuanian American Hall of Fame
The TJX Companies and Nourishing USA Pack Hunger Kits to Help Feed Thousands of Families Around the USA
TJX through their corporate responsibility programs are volunteering with Nourishing USA to pack Hunger Kits for groups across the U.S. so they can combat hunger and malnutrition in their communities. - October 13, 2011 - Nourishing USA
Egyptian Expatriates Condemn the Handling of the Maspero Demonstration on October 9th and Call for an Immediate Investigation and Swift Punishment for Those Involved
We, the Egyptian Expatriates, condemn the government handlings of the Maspero demonstration on October 9th. There must be an immediate investigation where the responsible parties are held accountable and convicted. It is our resolve to help Egypt remain on the path of progressive development as the center of peace and tolerance in the region. - October 12, 2011 - American Egyptian Strategic Alliance
FedEx Corporation and Nourishing USA Announce Partnership to Provide Hunger Kits to Community Organizations Around the Country
FedEx Corporation through their corporate responsibility programs have partnered with Nourishing USA to send Hunger Advocacy Kits to organizations all over the United States so they can combat hunger and malnutrition in their own communities. - October 11, 2011 - Nourishing USA
New Teacher Travel Benefits with SPI High School Study Abroad Programs
SPI Study Abroad announces a new high school teacher benefits program, making it even easier for teachers to travel with their students. - October 06, 2011 - SPI Study Abroad
Joyce Wynes Presents Her Acrylic Paintings at a Solo Exhibition at City Hall Rotunda Gallery, October 3-31
If you are looking for “Bright, Bold, Colorful, Flat, Semi-Abstract to Abstract, Stylized, Contemporary Paintings in Acrylic and Mixed Media on Canvas” then you are invited into the world of art belonging to Joyce Wynes at her Solo Exhibition. - October 03, 2011 - Joyce Wynes
Empowering America's Voters – Information Literacy
October is National Information Literacy Awareness Month. In 2009, President Obama issued the first presidential proclamation, acknowledging the critical importance of information literacy to the social and economic welfare of the American people. Knowing how to find, evaluate, and use effectively information from a variety of media and information resources are essential 21st century competencies every American needs to know to ensure personal, academic, and professional success. - October 02, 2011 - National Forum on Information Literacy