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Mandy's Farm Announces Car Donation Program
Mandy’s Farm located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has announced that they have started a vehicle donation program. They accept vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, SUVs, trailers, trucks, RVs, industrial equipment, campers and golf carts are also accepted. - August 23, 2016 - One Community Auto, LLC
Wild Nature Institute Study Shows Logging, Not Fire, is Damaging National Forests in California
Logging has driven California spotted owl populations to crash on US Forest Service lands. New draft forest management plans for California promote widespread, taxpayer-funded, logging, including in occupied spotted owl territories. The logging will be expensive, ineffective at stopping wildfire, and ecologically damaging. - August 23, 2016 - Wild Nature Institute
Strip Mine Next to State Forest Permanently Stopped
The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has ordered a permanent stop to mining on the controversial KD#2 mountaintop removal strip mine adjacent to Kanawha State Forest following two years of action by the Kanawha Forest Coalition. The KD#2 permit, approved by the DEP in May... - August 22, 2016 - Kanawha Forest Coalition
The Gateway Family YMCA’s Safety Around Water Program Helps Elizabeth Kids Have the Best Summer Ever
Free water safety lessons offered during August in Elizabeth, NJ. - August 22, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tufts Professor of Nutrition and Cardiologist, Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, Secured as Speaker for the American Society for Preventive Cardiology Congress
American Society for Preventive Cardiology to Partner with Multiple Organizations for Town Hall on Barriers to Access PCSK9 Inhibitors During Conference on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in South Florida - August 20, 2016 - American Society for Preventive Cardiology
Scientology Information Center Fosters Community Interaction Through Business Networking
On August 10th twenty-three local leaders and members of the Tampa Bay business community found more than just business opportunities; they found a platform to get to know their neighbors at the monthly business reception at the Scientology Information Center in Downtown Clearwater. - August 20, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Bellafina Chocolates Announces Charity Giveaway
Bellafina Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate company and social enterprise that donates 100% of its profits to children's charities, is celebrating its 6-year anniversary with a Fan's Choice Charity Giveaway. Fans may vote for one of six children's charities on the company's Facebook page. - August 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Greg Tanaka Declares Candidacy for Palo Alto City Council
Greg Tanaka, currently in his seventh year of service on the City of Palo Alto’s Planning & Transportation Commission (PTC), today announced his candidacy for the Palo Alto City Council. “Palo Alto needs leaders with deep knowledge and understanding of the City’s current and... - August 20, 2016 - Tanaka for City Council
Promoting Hispanic Women Business Owners in Miami
The inaugural HispanaPreneur™ “Juntas Rompiendo Barreras” Conference, on October 22nd, 2016, will motivate Hispanic Women business owners to grow their business as well as inspire Hispanic Women who want to open up their own businesses. The Conference will be held at the... - August 19, 2016 - HispanaPreneur
National Trust for Historic Preservation and Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Award Preservation Grants Towards Lake Hopatcong Train Station Rehabilitation
The Lake Hopatcong Foundation was awarded a $215,571 grant by the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust and a $10,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, with both going toward the rehabilitation of the Lake Hopatcong Train Station in Landing. The Morris County grant will... - August 19, 2016 - Lake Hopatcong Foundation
New Church Seeks to Help Local Children Through Its Backpack Giveaway Event
As summer begins to wind down, parents are turning their attention to the new school year. Back to school time can be exciting for both parents and children alike. Unfortunately, it can also be a stressful time for families that are having trouble making ends meet. Source Church, a new... - August 19, 2016 - Source Church
FPRA SWFL Chapter to Install New Board of Directors
The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter (FPRA) will install its new board of directors and leadership team for the 2016-2017 year. The new officers will be announced at the next luncheon meeting of FPRA on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Edison... - August 19, 2016 - Florida Public Relations Association
Nina Nguyen Reaches Back to Her Roots, Launches Nina Nguyen Heritage Collection for Fall
Designer’s Latest Collection Embraces Old World Designs and Celebrates Gold as a Backdrop for Textures, Colors and Shapes Jewelry Lovers Won’t Soon Forget. - August 18, 2016 - Southern Jewelers Guild
Voluntary Environmental Programs: Helping Golf Courses in More Ways Than One
Preliminary findings of a study show that voluntary programs are effective in enhancing environmental performance of golf courses - August 18, 2016 - Audubon International
Residential Cleaning Companies Recognize Best and Brightest in the Industry at Annual Cleaning Convention in Chicago
Over 200 professionals in the residential cleaning services industry will gather in Chicago, from October 24-28 to convene their Annual Education Conference and Cleaning Convention through the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International (ARCSI). ARCSI President Jeff Lange, owner of... - August 18, 2016 - ARCSI
Forget the Diamonds: a Beautiful Smile is Your Best Accessory Finds The American Association of Orthodontists
Confidence and Quality of Life Improved by Orthodontic Treatment, Say Doctors and Researchers. - August 17, 2016 - Curium
The Becca Foundation Upgrades Website in 2016
Providing new and important resources for everyone touched by cancer. - August 16, 2016 - The Becca Foundation
One Chicken Fest is Back for Its Second Year
Environmental community festival in North Hollywood aims to make helping the planet more fun and accessible. - August 15, 2016 - One Chicken Fest
Baltimore’s Bolton Street Synagogue Affiliates with the Reform Movement
After 30 years as an unaffiliated congregation, Bolton Street Synagogue announced this week that it has joined the Reform movement, making Bolton Street the only Reform Congregation in central Baltimore City. - August 14, 2016 - Bolton Street Synagogue
Desirée Patno, NAWRB Founder and CEO, Selected as 2016 HousingWire Women of Influence
The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses (NAWRB) is proud to announce that Founder and CEO, Desirée Patno, has been selected as a 2016 HousingWire Women of Influence. Patno is one of only 43 women in the housing ecosystem honored with this award. This is the sixth year... - August 13, 2016 - The National Association of Women in Real Estate Businesses
Maola Milk & Ice Cream Processing Plant Sold to Local Redeveloper
Historic Facility Will Remain Intact Under New Ownership - August 13, 2016 - Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association, Inc.
Scientology Information Center Features: "Golf Matters" to Help Students Learn Life Lessons
Golf enthusiast, Robert Dooley gives back to youth at Scientology Information Center during National Golf Month. - August 13, 2016 - Church of Scientology
Keep Irving Beautiful and Holy Family Youth Partner with Emma’s House
Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) reaches out to the community to promote volunteerism, and their faith groups outreach program has been a rewarding initiative over the years. This summer they welcomed a new faith group partner, the Total Youth Ministry group from Holy Family Catholic Church in Irving,... - August 13, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Nashville Religion Communicators Council to Meet at Remnant Fellowship
The Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council holds bi-monthly meetings to discuss hot topics and have deep discussions on what is happening in the world today. - August 13, 2016 - Religion Communicators Council
Rocky De La Fuente Wins Reform Party’s Presidential Nomination
The Reform Party has announced the selection of “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente as its 2016 presidential nominee. With origins rooted in the 1992 presidential campaign of Ross Perot, the Reform Party has a history of attracting and nominating political luminaries on both sides of the aisle,... - August 12, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Talented Artists Come from Near and Far to Participate in One-of-Kind SoCal Art Festival
The American Riviera will be abuzz with creativity as artists from all across the country come to the Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival to display and sell their unique, handmade, ocean-themed and genuine sea glass art. - August 12, 2016 - Santa Barbara Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival
Select Teachers Launches State of the ESL Industry Survey
Shanghai-based Select Teachers today launched its State of the ESL Industry Survey for teachers who teach English as a Second Language. The survey; the first of its kind is designed to gather global data on working conditions throughout the industry, including everything from class sizes and... - August 12, 2016 - Select Teachers
Keep Irving Beautiful Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony
Keep Irving Beautiful’s annual “Mayor and KIB Awards” ceremony was held on Monday, August 8, 2016, at the First Baptist Church of Irving. As the guests entered the Fellowship Hall to the beautiful music of violinist Caonex Peguero, they were greeted and signed in by volunteers... - August 11, 2016 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Abolition Amendment: Abolitionist, Vegan Political Party Publishes Fourth Draft of Animal Rights Amendment to U.S. Constitution
The Humane Party has published the fourth full draft of the Abolition Amendment, a proposed amendment to the United States Constitution. Upon ratification, the Abolition Amendment will immediately abolish the property status of all animals under U.S. jurisdiction, thereby ending the dairy, egg, meat, poultry, leather, fur, vivisection, and other exploitation-based and killing-based industries. - August 11, 2016 - The Humane Party
OHEL Bais Ezra’s Hillcrest Residence Celebrate 15 Year Anniversary
The residents of OHEL Bais Ezra’s Hillcrest residence recently celebrated their 15th anniversary in a home filled with love, laughter and fun. The Hillcrest ladies live active and thriving lives together, enjoying daily programs, day trips, birthdays, and living fulfilled lives. When the... - August 11, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Touro Social Work Graduate Wins OHEL’s Inaugural Distinguished Community Service Award
Jonathan (Yoni) Benedek, MSW, who graduated from the Touro College Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) on June 16, has been awarded the inaugural OHEL Distinguished Community Service Award, as well as the National Association of Social Workers-New York City Chapter (NASW-NYC) Student Award. The... - August 11, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
American Autism Association's Back to School Bash
The American Autism Association is excited to announce a Back to School Bash for all the families impacted by autism in the New York local community. Members of the local autism community of New York City have been invited to receive sensory-friendly school supplies for children with autism from... - August 11, 2016 - American Autism Association
Healthy, Life-Giving Community is at Heart of Evangelical Church Plant in Southeast Boise
One of the Pacific Northwest’s newest evangelical churches, Passion Church, is now forming in southeast Boise. Lead Pastor Keith Twigg said, “The heart of Passion Church is to see the furthest hearts in Boise and beyond be overwhelmed by the love, grace and forgiveness of Christ. Our... - August 11, 2016 - Passion Church
Save the Date: Food Waste Weekend
Weekend of September 23-25, 2016 Set Aside for America’s Clergy Across the Faith Spectrum to Give Sermons on Food Waste - August 10, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Friends of Yemin Orde Releases 2015 Annual Report
Annual Report contains financial information and inspiring stories about donors, graduates and dedicated staff, plus honor roll of supporters and complete staff listing. - August 10, 2016 - Friends of Yemin Orde
The Travelers Protective Association Awards Grants Totaling $22,750
St. Louis organization distributes money from its national trust. - August 10, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
Evluma AreaMax LED Luminaire Receives IDA Seal of Approval
Warm CCT AreaMax LED luminaires with full cut-off lens approved for light pollution sensitive applications. - August 10, 2016 - Evluma LED Lighting
The Lisa Beth Gerstman Foundation Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Foundation provides funding for Summer Camp. - August 07, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Jeanette Friedman Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Jeanette Friedman, of Austin, Texas, has recently been recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry for her outstanding contributions and achievements in field of Food and Beverage. In honor of her accomplishments and professionalism, Ms. Friedman's image was projected over Times Square, New York, on August 5th, 2016. - August 06, 2016 - Strathmore Who's Who
San Diego Natives Compete in Ironman Coeur d’Alene to Raise Funds for Dream Foundation
Iron Dreams hopes to raise $50,000 to fulfill 30 Dreams. - August 06, 2016 - Dream Foundation
The District's Historic St. Luke's Episcopal Church Unifies Community with 3-Day St. Luke's Festival
Community Festival Brings Together Community Leaders, Law Enforcement, Churches. - August 06, 2016 - St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Scientology Information Center Announces Future Musical Events
The Clearwater Community Choir’s performance on July 24th sparked musical events to fill the future calendar. - August 06, 2016 - Church of Scientology
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente Calls Upon Congress to Address Zika Virus
The Zika virus has reached Florida while Congress remains in recess. One of that state’s Democratic candidates for United States Senate, “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, thinks that Congress should reconvene before the virus spreads further. “President Obama requested funds in... - August 05, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School Announces First Inclusive Education Program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School in Greenville, SC, has established the EMBRACE Program, the first inclusive education program in the Charleston Diocese’s Greenville Deanery. They will welcome two students during its inaugural 2016-2017 school year. This academic endeavor will provide an inclusive educational experience for students with mild to moderate intellectual abilities that have traditionally been separated into a segregated classroom and denied equal opportunities in education. - August 05, 2016 - Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School
Drug-Free Tennessee Educating Youth and Neighbors at National Night Out Against Crime
Drug-Free Tennessee participates each year in National Night Out Against Crime by distributing the Truth About Drugs booklets to neighbors. - August 05, 2016 - Drug Free South
Celebrating Differences, Forging Friendships at the Church of Scientology
International Day of Friendship was created to inspire peace and bridge building. The Church of Scientology recently brought together a diverse crowd to dialogue for the occasion. - August 05, 2016 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
GYİAD: Turkey Has a Strong Economy and Solid Financial Markets
30 year old GYİAD (Young Executives and Businessmen Association) declared that Turkey has a strong economy and solid financial markets after the failed coup attempt which happened in Turkey. The statement came right before the Moody’s review for Turkey's rating. “Concerns that the recent failed coup attempt will affect the rising momentum in Turkey’s economical and financial systems are not reasonable," said Serkan Sevim, President of GYİAD. - August 04, 2016 - GYIAD
CHERP™ Answers Parents’ Most Worrisome Question - What Happens to Your Kids If You Die
A new legal, self-help product hits the market today that aims to give parents peace of mind around the common worry of what would happen to their kids if something happens to them. The Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP™, is an emergency response action plan designed by mother,... - August 04, 2016 - Children’s Emergency Response Plan, CHERP
North Dakota State University Joins Lutheran Services in America Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative
Lutheran Services in America, Incorporated (LSA) is pleased to announce an exciting addition to the Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative. North Dakota State University (NDSU), a top-100 research institution, will be the independent evaluator tasked with quantifying the impact of the... - August 04, 2016 - Lutheran Services in America
De La Fuente Continues to Surge in US Senate Race
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce held its Political Hob Nob event in the Florida Air Museum at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, last night. The event attracted 292 people and more than 25 candidates competing for a variety of offices. It's traditional straw poll added some excitement and surprises to end the evening. - August 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC