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Kid's Coin Drives Add up to 2,000 Pounds of Food Distributed to Help Hungry
Teen non-profit spent summer raising funds for food distributions. Donate Don’t Dump encourages grocery stores & food co to donate surplus or short dated products to food banks & raise awareness about hunger. Companies that donate are recognized with “Proud Donor” Logo. The logo was created by Gabrielle, age 12 to raise awareness and influence consumers. "Sadly, this food could be saved from the landfills before it becomes waste, with 1 in 4 children suffering from hunger, it is an outrage!" - October 04, 2012 - Donate Don't Dump
IFRM Has Chosen Fire-Advisory Board Chairperson
The International Fire Relief Mission elected its next Chairperson this week. This person will fill a 3 year term. - October 04, 2012 - International Fire Relief Mission
Kids of All Ages Invited to Free "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" Event at Duthie Hill Park This Saturday
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and Cascade Bicycle Club invite young riders up to age 16 to join them for their free Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day at King County’s Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah, this Saturday, October 6th. The event includes trail riding, an obstacle course for the little ones, an exciting jump show from local and pro riders, a barbecue, and tons of prizes. Everyone is invited and parents are welcome to ride too. - October 04, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
The Toral Family Foundation Supports Darrell Gwynn Foundation’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week Initiative with Substantial Gift
The Toral Family Foundation (TFF) and the Toral, Garcia, Battista Attorneys at Law, have joined the Darrell Gwynn Foundation in its mission of increasing awareness of spinal cord injuries through a combined $150,000 donation to support Florida’s Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week (SCIAW)... - October 04, 2012 - Toral Family Foundation
California Self Storage Association Hosts Storage Olympics
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is pleased to announce it will hold a Storage Olympics event at its 10th annual conference in San Diego on October 25, 2012. Sponsored by SpareFoot, proceeds of the event will benefit Kure It cancer research. Held during the opening night reception,... - October 04, 2012 - California Self-Storage Association
Chocolate BARK Fur Pet Lovers is the Sweet Treat That Gives Back with Every Bite
Sue's Confections, LLC, a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania manufacturer of handcrafted confections and 3D chocolates is helping out good causes by offering pet lovers a sweet treat that gives back with every bite. Sue's Confections has created three flavors of chocolate candy bark with a unique twist. - October 04, 2012 - Good Paws Good Cause, LLC
Chicago to Kick Off Garifuna-American Heritage Month of Illinois This November
In 2011, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, proclaimed the month of November as Garifuna-American Heritage Month in response to a petition by Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc and members of the community. - October 04, 2012 - Garinagu Lun Awanseruni of Chicago, Inc.
Central Park N.C. to Show Documentary on Hydraulic Fracturing in Saxapahaw, N.C.
Nonprofit Organization to Show Free Screening of Emmy-Winning Film Split Estate as Part of the 2012 Movie Series. - October 04, 2012 - Central Park NC
Local Non-Profit Announces FUBU Co-Founder as National Spokesperson
One Community, One Voice, One Vision is pleased to announce their National Spokesperson, Mr. Keith Perrin, Jr. The vision of OCOVOV aligns perfectly with his passion to give back and support our communities. Mr. Perrin is an accomplished, well know entrepreneur who successfully introduced FUBU... - October 04, 2012 - One Community, One Voice, One Vision
Wake Education Partnership to Host 2012 Education Summit on Oct. 30
Annual Event Will Inform Local Business Professionals on Newly Adopted Common Core Standards - October 03, 2012 - Wake Education
The Appalachian Trail is Coming to Theaters This Fall
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will be showing the National Geographic film "America's Wild Spaces: The Appalachian Trail" at 10 theaters across the country as part of their 2012 membership drive. - October 03, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces October 2012 Meeting with Zack Childress
On October 15, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will be hosting its monthly meeting with low-risk, low-cost real estate investing expert Zack Childress. - October 03, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offer Holiday Cheese Party Raffle for Schools Participating in Sustainability Education
Classrooms nationwide eligible to win Cabot Cheese for a healthy holiday party. - October 03, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Home Builders Association Announces Remodeler and Associate of the Year
The Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County announced Catherine Baker, of TrendMark Inc. as the 2011 Remodeler of the Year and Louise Davis, of Interior Decisions as the 2011 Associate of the Year during its annual STAR Awards on Aug. 29 at the Renaissance Hotel at North Hills. - October 03, 2012 - Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co.
The Help Group to Begin Using Skills® Curriculum with Students with Autism
The Help Group has committed to a 4-month pilot of Skills®, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders’ online autism treatment curriculum, to help educate students affected by autism spectrum disorders. - October 03, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
IMC Club Will Host “The IMC Club Open Chapter Meeting” at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs
The IMC Club will host an instrument proficiency forum at the AOPA Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, California. - October 03, 2012 - IMCClubs.org
Kentucky Down Syndrome Groups Have a Question for the Vice Presidential Debate
Should it be U.S. Policy for Down syndrome to be prevented through prenatal testing? - October 02, 2012 - Kentucky Down Syndrome Network
Free IEEE ComSoc Webinar on October 18th to Highlight Next Generation Networking Technologies
The IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc), the premier international conference dedicated to the advancement of global communications, invites communications professionals to attend a free webinar on Thursday, 18 October 2012 at 11:00 a.m. EST titled Synchronization in Next Generation Telecom... - October 02, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Operation KidSafe Digital Fingerprint and Safety Kit in Sherman TX
Operation Kidsafe is offering parents a chance to safe guard their children free at this 2 day event in Sherman TX. All digital photo and fingerprint system will be on site. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Kits Coming to Tulsa OK
Latest all digital equipment will available in the Tulsa area. Same type of system is used by the FBI and top fingerprinting experts. Just bring the kids or special needs adults to this free event. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association Releases Podcast on Caring for Birds
Dr. Dan Johnson Discusses Caring for and Tending to Exotic Pets - September 30, 2012 - NCVMA
The Hamner Institutes’ Dr. Mel Andersen Honored with the William and Eleanor Cave Award
Associate Director Receives Award from the Alternatives Research & Development Foundation at American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology Meeting - September 30, 2012 - The Hamner Institutes for Health Sciences
NAFDMA Bus Tour Blazing Trails in the Pacific Northwest
North American Farmers’ Direct Marketing Association announces its annual Bus Tour. The tour will begin on Friday, February 1, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. The three-day tour will travel to farm direct marketing and agritourism locations throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Networking Bus Tour... - September 30, 2012 - NAFDMA
Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast on “The Future of North Carolina’s Water” Forum
Executive Director Nancy Gottovi Discusses Speaker Lineup for Oct. 18 Event at the STARworks Center in Star, N.C. - September 30, 2012 - Central Park NC
QuickBooks Basic Training Offered at ETSU Innovation Laboratory
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center at East Tennessee State University and its Kingsport Affiliate Office (KOSBE) will be holding a QuickBooks (QB1) Basic Training Course on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the East Tennessee State University Innovation Laboratory,... - September 30, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Child Safety Event set for the Tacoma WA Area
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - September 30, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation KidSafe Available Free at East Valley Home and Garden Show
Great opportunity to get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and valuable safety plans for the family. - September 29, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Pal's Business Excellence Institute Hosts Free Quality Forum Conference for Area Businesses
Pal’s BEI president David McClaskey will deliver the keynote address at the Tri-Cities Quality Forum on October 9, from 8 a.m. - Noon at the Toy. F. Reid Eastman Employee Center in Kingsport. The forum, which is free and open to the public, will feature nine talks on “quality... - September 29, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Fine Designer Crafts Show to Feature Furniture from Local North Carolina Craftsman
Fuquay-Varina Artist to Display Work at Annual Crafts Show Hosted by the Carolina Designer Craftsmen Guild - September 29, 2012 - Carolina Designer Craftsman Guild
“Walk for Humanity” Event Organized to Support Humanity First USA
MKA USA is holding the “Walk for Humanity” in the New York area, the Washington D.C. area, and the Chicagoland area on September 28th and September 29th. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for organizations that strive to save lives and improve the quality of life of individuals... - September 29, 2012 - Humanity First
Huntington Beach High School District Board Candidate Edward Pinchiff Announces Support of New Anti-Bullying Initiative
Edward Pinchiff is supporting a new anti-bullying initiative in Huntington Beach proposed by City Councilman Joe Carchio that is intended to raise awareness and reduce bullying in Huntington Beach schools. Mr. Pinchiff would also like to see the Huntington Beach High School District establish a District wide reporting system for bullying. - September 29, 2012 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
NSF Funds Regionally Unique Motion Capture Robotics Lab
High-resolution, large volume motion capture advances robotics and control research at Stevens - September 29, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Texas Self Storage Association Elects Board Officers
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2012-2013. The members of the Executive Committee are: President Mark Skeans of Mission Road Mini-Storage in San Antonio; Vice President Mike Gately with Daughtry Properties in San Antonio;... - September 28, 2012 - Texas Self Storage Association
Dr. E. H. Yang's Team Awarded AFOSR Grant for Advanced Infrared Detection Technology
Team led by Dr. E. H. Yang promises to provide tactical advantages for the Air Force and sophisticated apparatus for space exploration - September 28, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Senator Harkin and Congressman Young Highlight Enable America Anniversary Events
Enable America marked ten years of service to improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities through a series of events in Washington D.C. this month, including a Capitol Hill reception in honor of Senator Tom Harkin and Congressman C.W. “Bill” Young. “People... - September 28, 2012 - Enable America
The "8 Ingredients of a Smart Relationship"
A research-based e-course for cultivating the relationship skills that impact our lives. No matter how much time we devote to improving ourselves, we still need the company of others to feel and be our best. From dating to marriage, parenting to the workforce, how we affect others and shape the relationships in our lives is a matter of having the skills to succeed. - September 28, 2012 - Smart Relationships
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces October 2012 Workshop for Real Estate Investors in Connecticut
On October 10, 2012 the Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) will begin its 3 evening workshop for real estate investors called “Find It, Fix It, Flip It, or Keep It.” - September 28, 2012 - Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association - CTREIA
Hepatitis B Foundation Adds Dr. Ford-Hutchinson to Board of Directors
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Finding a Cure for Hepatitis B Welcomes Former Merck & Co. Executive Anthony W. Ford-Hutchinsonto Board. - September 28, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Xclaimed Wraps Up the Summer with a Bang
Xclaimed Ministries wrapped up their 2012 summer outreach schedule on September 22. It is estimated that over 400 people attended the “Concert in the Park” of which nearly half were children. The purpose of the Xclaimed Ministries concerts is to reach out into the community and help... - September 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
OCA Condemns Rape of Children in Western Jamaica: Office Calls for Implementation of Sexual Offenders’ Registry
The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has noted with deep concern and pain for the nation’s children recent reports of violent acts against children which have been reported in the media. The gruesome rape of three girls ages 8, 14, and 16 on Monday in Irwin, St. James, the... - September 27, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Denver Initiative to Illuminate Lives in Uganda
Two organizations, Nokero and the Women's Global Empowerment Fund (WGEF) are teaming up via the Juwa Initiative to provide solar powered lights for literacy participants in northern Uganda. - September 27, 2012 - Women's Global Empowerment Fund
Local Transportation Association Offers Discount to Public Sector
The NC Triangle chapter of WTS International, the association for the advancement of women in the transportation industry, has just announced that public sector transportation employees can join the premiere career growth and networking organization for ½ price for one year. The membership... - September 27, 2012 - WTS - NC Triangle Chapter
U.S. Customs Office Achieves LEED Silver Certification; Prefabrication of Modular Buildings Proves an Effective and Sustainable Method
The U.S. Customs Field Operations Facility in Sells, Arizona recently earned LEED for New Construction Silver level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The building is home to the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Department and resides on the Tohono O’Odham Nation... - September 27, 2012 - Green Ideas Sustainability Consultants
Reality Tour Returns to WVHS: Program Offers Students and Parents the Eye-Opening Production of a Day in the Life of a Drug-Addicted Teen
On Wednesday, October 17th at 7PM the Wayne Alliance will host the third annual Reality Tour at Wayne Valley High School. The program includes a theatrical presentation of the dangerous consequences of drug and alcohol abuse and a question and answer panel. The Reality Tour is open to the public. However, middle school students are highly encouraged to attend with their parents. - September 27, 2012 - Wayne Alliance
Business Manager Bill Nicholls Resigns from Ontario Painters Council and IUPAT District 46
Bill Nicholls, the current Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer of IUPAT District Council 46 and President of the Ontario Council of Painters, has accepted a new position as the Special Assistant to IUPAT’s General President, James Williams. - September 27, 2012 - IUPAT
Government of Senegal to Officially Host 2012 Edition of Pan-African Agribusiness Forum
The Government of Senegal and EMRC International partner to spotlight Africa’s agricultural and Agri-Food sector potential. - September 27, 2012 - EMRC International
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announces the Sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee announces the sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be provided at no separate charge to eligible children at the following locations: Andrew Jackson Clubhouse - 916 16th Ave. N. Nashville, TN 37208 Glenview Clubhouse (located... - September 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Vistage Michigan Names Oxford Company President Jeff Hauptman as Its 2012 Soaring Eagle Award Recipient
Vistage Michigan's Soaring Eagle Award is presented annually and recognizes one member’s overall success in business. The membership-based organization, which helps business leaders make better decisions and generate better results, honored Hauptman during its annual CEO Summit on Sept. 21 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn. - September 26, 2012 - Vistage Michigan
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi Wins Instrumentation Grant from the Office of Naval Research
Low-friction, anti-corrosive research at Stevens promises durability and improved hydrodynamics. - September 26, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Central Park N.C. Names Paul Gallay as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Public Official, Educator and President of Riverkeeper to Address the Future of North Carolina’s Natural Resources - September 26, 2012 - Central Park NC