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Michael Clark, Calligrapher, Typographer, Author, Editor and Graphic Artist, to Speak at Lettersong Gallery October 9th

Lettersong Gallery will be the site of a two day workshop with noted instructor Michael Clark of the Washington DC area. The workshop on October 10 and 11, 2013 is full, but there will be a talk on Wednesday night, October 9th, free to the public. - September 20, 2013 - Wedding Calligraphy by Jan Hurst

Denver Startup Week Offers Free Technology Recycling Drive

Denver Startup Week, the weeklong event highlighting Denver’s entrepreneurial and innovative culture, is hosting a technology recycling drive to close out its week of events. The event, which will be held Saturday, 9/21 from 11am-3pm, is accepting computer hardware, electronics and peripherals. - September 20, 2013 - Denver Biz Tech Expo

Virginia Veterinary Medical Association & Virginia Department of Health Recognize Rabies Awareness Week

State Veterinary Association and State Department of Health Sponsor Annual Statewide Rabies Awareness Week. - September 20, 2013 - Virginia Veterinary Medical Association

Cincinnati Zoo Walk Raises $10,000 for Dystonia Research

The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) commends the support seen this past weekend the Cincinnati Zoo Walk. Over 200 supporters came to help raise over $10,000 and awareness for dystonia on Saturday, September 14, 2013. Organizer Melissa Phelps planned the walk in honor of her two young daughters, both of whom suffer from generalized dystonia, a little known movement disorder. - September 20, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

San Francisco Woman’s Fifth Half Marathon Retires her from Inspirational Running Career

Despite living with a chronic neurological disorder, Carrie Siu Butt has finished over 15 races for Dystance4Dystonia. The Dystonia Medical Foundation (DMRF) is proud to cheer on Dystance4Dystonia runner Carrie Siu Butt in her fifth and final half marathon this November. Dystonia is a neurological disorder, and Carrie has served for years as a tireless inspiration for the dystonia community through her advocacy and passion for running. - September 20, 2013 - Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

Free Wheelchair Mission Announces First Container of Wheelchairs Ordered for Samoa

Free Wheelchair Mission’s first container (550 individual units) of wheelchairs were placed on order for Samoa. FWM’s Executive Director, Reed Hartley notes, “although Samoa’s tsunami in 2009 was four years ago this month, the effects of the devastation are still felt deeply... - September 20, 2013 - Free Wheelchair Mission

Bald Head Island Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program

Bald Head Island in North Carolina becomes the 13th community to join Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program. - September 20, 2013 - Audubon International

Couple Sends Over 500 Gifts to Overseas Soldiers

Because of a interesting find in Coxs Creek, KY, a couple got inspired to distribute over 500 gifts to overseas U.S. soldiers. Michael Kirchhubel found letters in his attic that served as correspondence between his father and mother during WWII. - September 19, 2013 - Brass Peace Inc.

Mountain West Dental Institute Grand Opening

The Metropolitan Denver Dental Society (MDDS) is hosting a Grand Opening of the Mountain West Dental Institute at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013. The Mountain West Dental Institute (MWDI) is located at 925 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO 80203 in the Beauvallon building in the Golden Triangle. - September 19, 2013 - Metro Denver Dental Society

IEEE OnlineGreenComm 2013 to Hold Third Annual Event from October 29 - 31

Fully-Virtual, Three Day Conference to Host More Than One Dozen Sessions Devoted to Next Wave Green Communications & Energy Saving Technologies. - September 19, 2013 - IEEE Communications Society

Basketball Stars including Chris Corchiani, Shavlik Randolph and Julius Hodge and Will Roach Finalizing Plans for October Charity Event in Raleigh

The Healing Place of Wake County Hoopsfest Committee Adds New Members to Slam Dunk Homelessness - September 19, 2013 - The Healing Place of Wake County

DLJ Give to Live Foundation Hosts Jersey City Fashion Week

The DLJ Give to Live Community Foundation, a charitable project sponsored by United Charitable Programs, raises funds and promotes awareness for various charitable causes through fashion, entertainment and sports-related events. - September 19, 2013 - United Charitable Programs

National Social Worker Conference Welcomes Presenter Debra Meehl on October 5 in Atlanta, Georgia

Co-Author of “Friends and Family Bipolar Survival Guide” to share wisdom from 20 years of treating Bipolar, Borderline and substance abuse. - September 19, 2013 - The Meehl Foundation

Grammy Nominated Lauren Agnelli Leads Songwriting for Social Change Artreach Members, Professional Songwriters, and Community Collaborate

Artreach, Inc.’s Songwriting for Social Change Project is a yearlong series of events dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless through music. Music has traditionally been used to create social change. In this project, people who have psychiatric disorders are working alongside CT... - September 19, 2013 - Artreach

Laugh in the Face of Breast Cancer: A Fundraiser Event Benefiting South Asian Breast Cancer Awareness (SABCA) Foundation and Think Pink 365 Campaign

Fundraising event at Gotham Comedy Club in New York City, headlined by Akaash Singh - featuring Saurin Choksi, Subhah Agarwal, and Tushar Singh. - September 19, 2013 - SABCA Foundation

Park Hyatt Saigon Embarks on a Renovation Project to Redefine Luxury

A luxury upgrade to restore elegance with French indulgence at Park Hyatt Saigon. - September 19, 2013 - Park Hyatt Saigon

Larsen Digital Now Processes 8mm & Super8 Movie Film with Sound

Larsen Digital, a digital conversion service provider now offers 8mm & Super8 Movie Film transfers with sound. - September 19, 2013 - Larsen Digital

Over 30 Companies Look to Fill 100+ Positions at Marlborough Works! Job Fair‏

Marlborough Job Fair to Showcase Local Employment Options. - September 19, 2013 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

Alan Ram & The Janeen R. Barber Foundation Supporters Help Families in Need

Alan Ram, President & Founder of The Janeen R. Barber Foundation, and the foundation's supporters reach out to families in need. - September 19, 2013 - The Janeen R. Barber Foundation

Child Safety Fingerprinting Station Opening in Anchorage, AK

Operation Kidsafe is opening a fingerprinting and child safety center in Anchorage. The center is totally free and totally private for all area families. - September 19, 2013 - Operation Kidsafe

INTUITION Brand Marketing Service Releases Social Media Monitoring Platform

Introduced as part of a soft launch in February 2013 at the GNEX 2013 Conference in Beverly Hills, CA. by Perspective Group, the leading, global PR and Multimedia company for the timeshare and vacation ownership industry, INTUITION, a brand marketing service, has now unveiled its core feature. At... - September 19, 2013 - Perspective Magazine

Charles Reinhart Company Realtors Names Julie Dropsey Director of Commercial Accounting

The Charles Reinhart Company Realtors is proud to announce that Julie Dropsey has been named Director of Commercial Accounting. - September 19, 2013 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors

Steps to Independence Holds Fourth Annual 5K

Sunday September 15, 2013, marked Steps to Independence’s fourth annual 5k run/walk fundraiser. Steps to Independence is a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that provides conductive education for children with motor disabilities. Their mission is to help their students achieve physical, social, and... - September 19, 2013 - Side Project Inc.

Using Old Photos to Treat Alzheimer's Disease

Larsen Digital, a digital conversion service provider in Utah is helping Alzheimer's Awareness by raising awareness of Reminiscence Therapy. - September 19, 2013 - Larsen Digital

King County Parks Approves New Trails Plan for Big Finn Hill Park in Kirkland, Washington

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to kick off a series volunteer work parties to improve trails at Big Finn Hill with a free trail building and maintenance class September 21st. - September 19, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

IJIS Institute Executive Director Emeritus Appointed as a Lecturer at the George Washington University

Paul Wormeli appointed as lecturer in new IT Graduate Certificate program. - September 19, 2013 - IJIS Institute

1 out of 2 Urban Indian is Obese, Reveals a Survey by Fitho Wellness

Fitho conducted a study on 4000 people that signed up for the healthy diet program which reveals that 73% adults in urban India are overweight, and 46% are obese. - September 19, 2013 - Fitho Wellness Services

FiXiT Launches Campaign on Mileage.org to Allow Travelers to Donate Flyer Miles to Help Spay and Neuter Animals

Program Benefits Final Fix Program Designed to Help St. Croix Become a No-Kill Community. - September 19, 2013 - FiXiT Foundation

Dick Hannah Dealerships Named One of the Oregonian's Top Work Places for 2013

Dick Hannah Dealerships is pleased to announce that it has been recognized by its employees as one of The Oregonian's Top Workplaces for 2013. The Top Workplaces 2013 were determined solely by employee feedback submitted via surveys conducted by WorkplaceDynamics, LLP, a leading research firm on... - September 19, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships

Dick Hannah Subaru Donates School Supplies and $4,600 to Crestline Elementary in Vancouver, Washington

Dick Hannah Subaru donated $4,600 and boxes of new school supplies to Crestline Elementary in support of the school and its students who are still struggling after the building burned to the ground in February 2013. In an effort spearheaded by its employees, Dick Hannah Subaru launched... - September 19, 2013 - Dick Hannah Dealerships

Disneyland’s ESPN Zone Gets Extreme with a Climbing Wall

Extreme Engineering outfits Disneyland’s ESPN Zone with a climbing wall. - September 18, 2013 - Extreme Engineering

Denver Realtor® to Share Her Niche Marketing Knowledge and Experience Instructing New Continuing Education Class

Joan Rogliano, a real estate divorce niche expert will be offering a new continuing education course for Realtors on divorce niche marketing. - September 18, 2013 - Rogliano Real Estate Group

Invitation to the Purple Power Movement; Blogger Soiree Domestic Violence Month Awareness

Blissful Elegance Events and Jericho Road would like to invite you to the Purple Power Movement Blogger Soiree to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October from 6:30pm-9:30pm on September 27th at Cibar, 56 Irving Place, NYC. - September 18, 2013 - Blissful Elegance Events

The Leading Active Specialist to Unveil a New Vietnam Walking Tour in Two Week

The Leading Specialist (www.adventurevietnam.com) to Unveil a Vietnam Walking Tour in Two Weeks where Each Day of the Vietnam Walking Tour is a Unique Experience. - September 18, 2013 - Luxury Travel Co., Ltd

Casey Cares and Something mAAgic Foundation Send Critically Ill Children and Their Families to Orlando Amidst Bon Voyage Fanfare at BWI and Reagan National Airports

The Casey Cares Foundation is teaming up with the Something mAAgic Foundation, to send families with critically ill children to Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, FL on Sept 20th , 2013, as part of the Something mAAgic Foundation’s marquee event - mAAgic℠ flight which offers children with life-threatening medical conditions an unforgettable, cost-free vacation experience in Orlando, FL. - September 18, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation

Casey Cares and Something mAAgic Foundation Send Critically Ill Children and Their Families to Orlando Amidst Bon Voyage Fanfare at Reagan National Airport

The Casey Cares Foundation will team up with the Something mAAgic Foundation to send two families with children with critical illnesses on a cost-free vacation experience to Orlando, FL. They will leave from Reagan National on Friday, Sept. 20th , stay five nights and be treated to all central Florida has to offer. - September 18, 2013 - Casey Cares Foundation

Tulsa, Philadelphia Motorcyclists Raise $82,000 for PBTF

More than 340 motorcyclists in Oklahoma and Pennsylvania attended Ride for Kids events this weekend and raised $82,588 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Eleven young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 15 rides, held in Tulsa and Philadelphia. The events featured local... - September 18, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Local Gym Challenges Members to Lose 2 Jeans Sizes in 8 Weeks

Interested in dropping two jeans sizes by Thanksgiving while the majority will gain over the holidays? Well Defined Fitness, located in Wexford, has your solution with their 4th Annual “Rock Your Jeans Challenge.” While many people use a scale to measure weight loss, Defined Fitness is... - September 18, 2013 - Defined Fitness

Dial An Exchange Prepares for Major Announcement

Australian-based global vacation exchange provider Dial An Exchange (DAE) is preparing for an exciting announcement in October. A leader in innovation and customer service across the timeshare and vacation ownership sector, DAE has been recognized as the industry’s Best Customer Service... - September 18, 2013 - Dial An Exchange

Jumper Calcutta Trophy Established

The American Trakehner Association will now award a trophy to the winning jumper horse's owner in the annual ATA Jumper Calcutta. - September 18, 2013 - American Trakehner Association

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. Completes PV System for Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, California

Independent Energy Solutions, Inc. (IES) is pleased to announce the completion of a 360 kilowatt (kW) solar system for Stone Brewing Company in Escondido, California. The solar power system will generate enough energy to save Stone Brewing Company over 3.2 million dollars, producing over 12 million... - September 18, 2013 - Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.

Matthew 25: Ministries’ Disaster Relief Team Brings Aid to Colorado

Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH, is responding to massive flooding around Boulder, Colorado. Matthew 25’s Disaster Relief Team, along with delivery vehicles, an ice maker that makes 12,000 pounds of ice a day and 10,000 lbs of supplies arrived in Longmont, CO on Monday, September 16. The team is setting up a central distribution point and and will move out from there into the communities affected by the floods. - September 18, 2013 - Matthew 25: Ministries

Dr. Eui-Hyeok Yang Commences Term as ASME MEMS Division Chair

MEMS expert recognized for commitment to innovation through collaboration and education. - September 18, 2013 - Stevens Institute of Technology

Tennessee Human Rights Day Event Planning Committee Seeking Members

The committee planning Tennessee’s Human Rights Day celebration is looking for additional input and help in the planning process and is reaching out to like-minded organizations. - September 18, 2013 - United for Human Rights

France Cruises Now Booking for the Holiday Season

This holiday season, celebrate with an incredible winter experience in one of the most beautiful countries in the world- France. - September 18, 2013 - France Cruises, Inc.

National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Enhances Dialogue on E-learning at Community Colleges with HP

New collaboration between NACCE and HP explores how community colleges are using technology and online learning to foster entrepreneurship and grow local economies. - September 17, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship

New Mexico Nonprofit NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' in Circles Ranch Named as a Finalist in the 5th Annual Tom's of Maine "50 States for Good"™ Program

NM Horse Rescue at Walkin’ N Circles Ranch has been selected as the only finalist from New Mexico in the fifth annual Tom’s of Maine “50 States for Good” community giving program and now has a chance to win $10,000 to provide help with the care of unwanted, neglected and abused horses in need. Through a public vote at 50StatesforGood.com now through October 15, supporters can help bring the funding to Walkin’ N Circles with the simple click of a mouse. - September 17, 2013 - NM Horse Rescue at Walkin' N Circles Ranch

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $6,500 Grant to Purdue University for Flight-Training Program

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