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Maine Volunteer Lake Monitoring Program Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft
Maine VLMP Invasive Plant Patrol Workshop in Dover-Foxcroft - June 28, 2013 - Piscataquis County Soil and Water Conservation District
The Accredited Staging Professional® (ASP®) Course from Stagedhomes.com® the Industry Leader in Home Staging Training – is Coming to Syracuse, NY July 16-18, 2013
The class is being offered for both Realtors® and Home Stagers who would like to earn both a professional Accreditation and Designation for Home Staging. An Accreditation is the highest form of Training in the Home Staging industry. - June 28, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Summer Supper Series Offers Good Food and a Place to be Cool
This year, folks enjoying the Summer Supper series at Niantic Community Church will have a special treat they may not be accustomed to. In the past, a warm welcome was given, but so were the toasty temperatures in the dining hall. This is the first year that folks will enjoy that ever present warm welcome in an environment that is cool and comfortable due to a new central air conditioning system installed in the spring. - June 28, 2013 - Niantic Community Church
Georgia Bankers Association Announces New Online Commercial Property, Other Bank Asset Marketing Tool
Bank Assetpoint is a new service to help banks market their commercial real estate and other assets to potential buyers. - June 28, 2013 - Georgia Bankers Association
Advanced Educational Opportunity for Home Staging Professionals
Barb Schwarz, The Creator of Home Staging®, CEO of StagedHomes.com®, and founder of the International Association of Home Staging Professionals® (IAHSP®) will personally teach the five-day Accredited Staging Professional Master® (ASPM®) Course September 30 - October 4, 2013 on Whidbey Island, WA (Seattle). - June 28, 2013 - International Association of Home Staging Professional®
Restaurants and Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Come Together in Support of Children's Cancer Awareness Day on July 27th
The Soulful Giving Foundation presents its fourth annual Artful Giving Blanket Concert - an amazing music and food venue - to raise funds and awareness in regard to the importance of supporting doctors and scientists studying and identifying the causes and cures of childhood cancers. All proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Randall Children's Hospital and Providence Cancer Research Center. - June 27, 2013 - Soulful Giving Foundation
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards $7,500 in Grants to VA Hospitals Across Western U.S.
Multi-state grants will fund variety of services for wounded veterans. - June 27, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Entrepreneurs' Organization Fort Worth Announces 2013-2014 Board
Continuing with their commitment to economic development and job creation, local entrepreneurs will lead the vision and development of EO Fort Worth. - June 27, 2013 - EO - Fort Worth
Human Body Adventure Teaches Kids Health the Fun Way
Human Body Detectives (HBD), a series of action-packed fiction stories and elementary curriculum that takes children on imaginative journeys through the digestive, immune, circulatory and skeletal systems. The series educates children on how their body works and what foods best fuel it. - June 27, 2013 - Human Body Detectives
Canada Will Remain Below the World Growth in Most Renewable Energies
New international data predict that Canada will lag most other nations in the growth of electricity from renewable energy sources, which must serve as a "wake up" call for more action, says the canadian association for renewable energies. - June 27, 2013 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
Drug-Free South Celebrates Freedom in All Forms
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joined the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 27, 2013 - Drug Free South
Medical Tourism Association® Expands MedicalTourism.com to Heighten Healthcare Awareness, Encourage Patient Engagement
MedicalTourism.com will be expanding their massive medical tourism educational portal by some 1,000 news pages in the next few months. - June 27, 2013 - Medical Tourism Association™
Former Pro Mountain Bikers to Guest Coach at Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance’s 2-Day Skills Clinic
Mountain Bikers of all abilities are invited to join former Pro Racers Kat Sweet of Sweetlines, Simon Lawton of Fluidride, and the certified Evergreen Mountain Bike coaches for this special Skills Clinic. - June 26, 2013 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
New Look Symbolizes PBTF Mission
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation introduces a new look. - June 26, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Richard Pieper to Receive National Award for Character and Citizenship
The Character Education Partnership (CEP) is proud to announce that Richard R. Pieper Sr, entrepreneur, community leader and philanthropist, has been chosen to receive the 2013 American Patriot of Character Award. Each year, the award is given to one American citizen whose leadership exemplifies... - June 26, 2013 - Character Education Partnership
Church of Scientology Showers Safe Haven
The Church of Scientology recently held a “baby shower” to benefit needy families in Nashville, Tennessee. - June 26, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
U.S. Veterans Arts Program Receives $7,500 Grant from Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Donation will fund innovative art-therapy programs for wounded veterans. - June 24, 2013 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Dominic Goodmann Memorial Golf Tournament Raises $20,000 to Benefit Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation
Coldwell Banker Dominic Goodmann Real Estate, Goodmann Appraisal, and Goodmann Insurance along with 20 sponsors, and 72 golfers raised $20,000 to benefit Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation at the annual Dominic Goodmann Memorial Golf Tournament held on June 17, 2013 at Thunder Hills Golf and Country Club in Peosta, Iowa. - June 24, 2013 - Compass to Care
Is America Now the Hardest Christian Mission Field? Explore at Annual Delaware Valley Summer Institute August 11-14.
Dr. Darrell Guder, professor of missional and ecumenical theology at Princeton Seminary, will lead a four-night series on the current state of the American church, its relationship to the massively-changing cultural and civil society, and how modern Christian communities can claim their missional role in this era. Hosted by the Presbyterian churches in Lambertville, Titusville, Stockton, and Mt. Airy, NJ. - June 24, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Conservative Pastors Refuse to Budge on Homosexuality
Theologically-conservative pastors are known for their unwavering stands on many issues, and homosexuality is at the top of the list. A recent survey shows that conservative pastors refuse to compromise their beliefs or succumb to cultural pressures on this controversial issue. - June 24, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
KOSBE/TSBDC Hosts International Exporting Trade Seminar Double Feature for Lenders and International Trade Professionals
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is hosting a Double Feature event on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce featuring export trade. The morning session is from 9 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. and is for lenders only, while the afternoon... - June 23, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
The Landings Joins Audubon International's Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island recently became the first community in Georgia to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. "As a representative of The Landings Association, we are very pleased that this group of staff,... - June 23, 2013 - Audubon International
Kickstarter Campaign Will Conserve Energy and Save Money
The rising heat in Arizona means rising energy bills. Two Arizona entrepreneurs aim combat rising energy bills with a low cost, intelligent air filter monitor. - June 23, 2013 - Innovation Play LLC
American Academy of Private Physicians Launches Nationwide Web Directory
The American Academy of Private Physicians announced today the launch of their new website PrivatePhysicians.com. The site serves as a national directory of private physicians and is the only one of its kind. Owned and managed by the AAPP, PrivatePhysicians.com is a valuable resource for both... - June 22, 2013 - AAPP
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. This year, the Foundation for a Drug-Free South joins the celebration with a new message of freedom—freedom from drugs. - June 22, 2013 - Drug Free South
Fitness Program Promotes Healthy Habits Through Basketball
Jermaine Collier, Program Manager of S.A. Mobile Fitness, a program of United Charitable Programs (UCP), is striving to make a healthier tomorrow for our nation’s children by teaching kids the positive outcome of an interactive healthy lifestyle. - June 22, 2013 - United Charitable Programs
Ride for Kids, PBTF Co-Founders Nominated for AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
Ride for Kids, PBTF co-founders, the late Mike and Dianne Traynor, are nominees for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Class of 2013. - June 22, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Drag Nuns to Take Over Long Beach Night Club to Raise Money for SoCal LGBT Veterans and Service Members
2nd Annual LGBT Military Ball planned for 4th of July Weekend at Club Ripples in Long Beach, CA. - June 21, 2013 - Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Religion Communicators Hears About 21st Century Media and the Need to Speak
Members of the Nashville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council meet monthly to collaborate, meet other people of faith and learn from one another about communications techniques in this modern age. - June 21, 2013 - Religion Communicators Council
P&G Children’s Safe Drinking Water Pioneer Joining World Vision
World Vision is currently the largest nongovernmental rural water provider in the world. - June 21, 2013 - World Vision US
Learn from a Successful Agritourism Farm at NAFDMA'S Advanced Learning Retreat
The 8th annual NAFDMA Advanced Learning Retreat (ALR) takes place in August. The event at Tweite's Family Farm in Byron, Minnesota features casual sessions and a behind the scenes look at a successful agritourism farm. - June 21, 2013 - NAFDMA
Volunteers to Assemble One Millionth Care Package
Operation Gratitude will be the first military support charity to send one million care packages. - June 21, 2013 - Operation Gratitude
National Senior Wii Bowling Day
Raising Funds for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research - June 20, 2013 - NeuroScience Foundation
Broward Sheriff and Other Dignitaries Salute OIC of South Florida Graduates
Opportunities Industrialization Center of South Florida (OICSFL) and the Broward Sheriff Office share an inspiring graduation ceremony. - June 20, 2013 - OIC of South Florida
Bike Virginia 2013 Tour to Award Three Grants for Community Biking Initiatives in Roanoke, Botetourt, and Craig Counties
Grant Awards Supported by Proceeds from Bike Virginia Tour Event - June 20, 2013 - queue
Direct Deposit Users Likely to Save More According to SWACHA Survey
While the average household savings rates in the U.S. fell to a near record low of 2.4 percent, according to the most recent numbers released by the Department of Commerce, a new survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit electronic payment associations in the country, shows... - June 20, 2013 - SWACHA
Community Health Charities of the Southeast Celebrates Expansion, Honors Corporate Partners at Special Event
By partnering with local employers, Community Health Charities of the Southeast helps promote a culture of health, giving and volunteerism in the workplace. They work directly with employers in Georgia and Alabama to connect employees to health and wellness information, volunteer opportunities and the ability to direct donations to the local health charities of their choice. - June 20, 2013 - Community Health Charities of the Southeast
Saginaw River Emergency Dredging - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Approves $1.2 million
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved $1.2 million in emergency dredging to re-open the Saginaw River to shipping. This year's heavy spring rains sent sediment down the river and restricted shipping to and from businesses in Saginaw County and the Region. Prior to the excessive rain, the... - June 20, 2013 - Saginaw Future
Church of Scientology Hosts Safe Passage Concert to Benefit Victims of Domestic Violence
The Nashville Church of Scientology recently hosted a concert to benefit Safe Passage, an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence and oppression in women's lives. - June 20, 2013 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Jewish Response from CommunityofReaders.org to the New Fantasy Fiction Novel, "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" by Neil Gaiman
While there are many responses and reviews written in response to Neil Gaiman’s new fantasy novel, “The Ocean at the End of the Lane,” the one place you wouldn’t expect to weigh-in is a website of Jewish content. But that’s exactly what happened earlier this... - June 19, 2013 - Community of Readers
Public Speaking Club Announces New Officers
First of Sussex Toastmasters Club is proud to announce its new club officers for the July 2013-June 2014 Toastmasters year. - June 19, 2013 - First of Sussex Toastmasters
Food Bank of South Jersey Announce New Board Trustees at Annual Conference of Their Charitable Feeding Network
More than 250 food pantries, kitchens and shelters from Burlington, Camden, Gloucester and Salem Counties will attend the Annual Food Bank Conference June 21st at the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) in Pennsauken, New Jersey. The conference, sponsored by the Food Bank of South Jersey, will focus... - June 19, 2013 - Food Bank of South Jersey
SHPE Boston Announces New President, Tomas Maldonado
The Boston Chapter of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) announced to its members that Tomas Maldonado has been elected as the new President of the organization. Maldonado is currently part of the board of directors of SHPE Boston and a SHPE Lifetime member. He will assume the... - June 19, 2013 - SHPE Boston
Rabbi Shlomo Braun Visits Aleh Foundation Supporter in Rockville, MD.
Rabbi Shlomo Braun, Founder and Director of Aleh Foundation recently made a trip to Washington, DC and met with several former associates from the days when he was a congressional staff member. There, he made a presentation about important issues of concern to the Brooklyn Jewish communities, as well as updated them of the unique services Aleh provides for the disabled population. - June 19, 2013 - Aleh Foundation
Apex Chamber Releases MyChamberApp
Apex Chamber of Commerce releases a new Smartphone application, allowing for on-the-go access for its businesses by potential clients. - June 19, 2013 - Apex Chamber of Commerce
DEA Youth Dance Program Receives The thalo Critics’ Choice Inspiration Award Donation at Critics’ Choice Television Awards Show
Free Program That Helps Kids Turn to Dance Instead of Drugs Plans to Grow to 30 Cities by 2014. - June 19, 2013 - DEA Youth Dance Program
Meet NY Times Best-Selling Author at Sheltering heARTS
Laura Schroff, NY Times Best-Selling Author of: An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11-year-old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny, Keynote Guest at Sheltering Hearts. - June 18, 2013 - Sheltering Hearts
AmpleHarvest.org to be Presented at International Philanthropy Conference in Athens Greece
Panel exploring best practice examples and new ideas for the non-profit sector to highlight AmpleHarvest.org's solution to hunger and food waste. - June 18, 2013 - AmpleHarvest.org
Conservative Pastors Stand Firm Against Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage
Same-sex marriage is not gaining any ground among theologically-conservative pastors, a recent survey revealed. - June 17, 2013 - Center for the Study of American Culture and Faith
Audubon International Certified Member Merion Golf Club Hosts U.S. Open
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania is hosting the U.S. Open from June 13-16, 2013. Merion is recognized by Audubon International for their accomplishments in sustainable natural resource management and has been designated a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. One of Merion’s most... - June 16, 2013 - Audubon International