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New Surveys Show West Hollywood Residents and Visitors See Meth as Most Harmful Substance Abuse Problem in the City
Meth use is rising rapidly in West Hollywood, California. Community Organization Working with City Leaders to Develop Prevention Strategies. - October 12, 2019 - Institute for Public Strategies
Dress for Success Tampa Bay Celebrates 21st Anniversary with Empowerment Luncheon
Dress for Success Tampa Bay is celebrating its 21st anniversary – and its tradition of empowering women – with an annual luncheon. Showcasing three success stories as told by the women themselves, the “Afternoon of Women's Empowerment Luncheon” will be held on Thursday,... - October 11, 2019 - Dress for Success Tampa Bay
NYCBS' CEO to Receive Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American Red Cross
New York Cancer & Blood Specialists (NYCBS) announced that their own CEO, Jeff Vacirca, MD, will be the 2019 American Red Cross Greater New York Region’s Humanitarian Award recipient. Dr. Vacirca will be honored on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 at the 2019 Heroes Among Us Gala at the Ziegfeld... - October 10, 2019 - New York Cancer & Blood Specialists
NCPC Celebrates Crime Prevention Month Throughout October with Weekly Dedicated Crime Prevention Themes
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) celebrates crime prevention all year long, but since 1984, when NCPC designated October as Crime Prevention Month, communities have encouraged this outreach of educating the public and showcasing their accomplishments. This year during October, NCPC will... - October 10, 2019 - National Crime Prevention Council
Javed Ahmed Ghamidi to Inaugurate His Institute in Dallas, Texas
Grand Opening of the Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning on Oct. 12, 2019; Commencement of weekly lectures by Mr. Javed Ahmed Ghamidi; Register at: https://bit.ly/gcil-grand-opening - October 09, 2019 - Al-Mawrid US
Great Old Broads for Wilderness “Wild for Wilderness Online Auction” Opens October 27
Fundraiser offers a wide variety of outdoor goods and experiences, with proceeds to fund Great Old Broads for Wilderness' work to protect America's public lands. - October 09, 2019 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
My Flood Risk, America's First Free, True Flood Risk Tool
The first of its kind, My Flood Risk is a free, interactive, web-based platform to help property owners determine their true flood risk. Utilizing several industry-proven flood risk factors and comprehensive, up-to-date data, it gives an overall score representing the true flood risk for each... - October 09, 2019 - My Flood Risk
Premier Fundraising Event for Unsilenced Voices
Unsilenced Voices’ vision is to inspire change in communities around the world by encouraging victims to break free and survivors to speak up about domestic violence and sexual defilement. LN2 x Unsilenced, a domestic violence awareness and fundraising event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. October 23rd at LN2 Restaurant, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, CA. - October 08, 2019 - Unsilenced Voices
Ozense Designs Nature Into Your Life. The Elegant, Self-Watering Ozense Hive Garden is Launching on Kickstarter Now.
After over 3 years of researching, experimenting and prototyping, Ozense is launching the ideal indoor garden on Kickstarter. The Ozense Hive Garden is a sustainably designed, wall-mounted system, that elegantly organizes your indoor plants in a self-watering ecosystem. The water reservoir is built in, providing enough water for up to one month. This innovative modular oasis which allows anyone; green thumb or not; to transform any living space. - October 08, 2019 - Ozense
U.S. Veg Corp Brings Premier Vegan Kids Event to Manhattan
The provocative question of raising a child on a fully vegan diet will be a topic on tap at the upcoming U.S. Veg Corp-sponsored Little Apples event, on Saturday, October 19, 1-4 p.m., at the Essex Market on the Lower East Side. The event is presented in conjunction with Riverdel Cheese, the... - October 06, 2019 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Another Awe-Inspiring Performance by Joanie Sigal at the Scientology Info Center
On September 29, 2019 the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater hosted noted performer, Ms. Joanie Sigal for a memorable concert in honor of Fall. - October 05, 2019 - Church of Scientology
KIB Celebrates 28th Annual Trash Bash; 490 Volunteers Participate at T.W. Richardson Grove
T.W. Richardson Grove Park, part of Irving’s Campion Trail, was the site of the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) 28th Annual Trash Bash, the organization’s signature cleanup event. A total of 490 volunteers gathered at the park Sept. 28, with a focus of stopping litter from reaching the... - October 05, 2019 - Keep Irving Beautiful
Impact Church is Kicking Off Construction at Regency Square Mall
Impact Church, led by George and April Davis in Jacksonville is hosting a Construction Kick-Off ceremony on October 19 at Regency Square Mall from 11 am to 12 pm. The public is welcome. The event will be held in honor of construction that will start in the next 60 days at the space previously... - October 05, 2019 - Impact Church
STOMP Out Bullying Announces World Day of Bullying Prevention October 2019
STOMP Out Bullying will partner with California Pizza Kitchen for a nationwide fundraiser Monday, October 7 in honor of World Day of Bullying Prevention. - October 04, 2019 - Love Our Children USA
Patrick Henry College Begins New Season as Premier Forensics Program in the Nation
Patrick Henry College has earned an unmatched record in collegiate forensics competition by winning 12 of the past 15 American Moot Court Association (AMCA) National Tournament Championships, and consistently finishing in the top 1% of the nation in the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA). - October 04, 2019 - Patrick Henry College
"101 Positive Steps Toward Employment with Autism" - Now Available from Future Horizons
The most important thing you can do to achieve independence as a young adult is to get and maintain employment. - October 04, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Autism Service Dog Delivered by SDWR to Family in Oceanside, NY
Mason, a 6-year-old little boy from Oceanside, NY received a very special delivery of his very own Service Dog from SDWR. Mason’s service dog, Doris, will be able to accompany him everywhere thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Mason’s parents are looking forward to having... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
In Recognition of November Being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR, is Sponsoring a Grant Program for Seizure Response Service Dogs
In recognition of November being Epilepsy Awareness Month, Service Dogs by SDWR will be sponsoring a grant program for Seizure Response Service Dogs. The grant applications will be accepted throughout the month of October with announcement of winners in November in recognition of Epilepsy Awareness... - October 04, 2019 - Service Dogs by SDWR
All-Volunteer Team Launches First of Its Kind STEM Magazine in the Nation - Youngest Staff Member Merrill Keating, Age 14, is STEM Girl with Passion for Gender Equality
Merrill Keating calls herself a STEM girl. The 14-year-old has been coding since she was in kindergarten. She’s a youth mentor with West Sound CoderDojo and a leader with her high school’s robotics club. And she’s considering mechanical engineering and artificial intelligence (AI)... - October 04, 2019 - Merrill Keating
Katherine Norland Launches Christian Book "Poetic Prescriptions for Plaguing Problems" (Pasadena Library) (10/14)
On Monday, Oct. 14, Katherine Norland, author of the Christian faith-based “Poetic Prescriptions” series, will launch her newest book, “Poetic Prescriptions for Plaguing Problems: Biblical Remedies for When Life Bites” with a book talk at the Pasadena Public Library, Central... - October 04, 2019 - Poetic Prescriptions Publishing
Inaugural Women's Business Resource Day October 28 in Phoenix
October is National Women's Small Business Month, dedicated to celebrating the contributions and successes of our nation's women business owners. - October 03, 2019 - NAWBO Phoenix
Economic Development Symposium Featuring John W. Rogers, Jr and Valerie Jarrett to Address Multi-Millions of Dollars at Stake for Chicago’s Southeast Lakefront Region
The South East Chicago Commission (SECC) will host the inaugural regional economic development symposium focused on strengthening the business districts in Chicago’s Southeast lakefront neighborhoods. Facing major capital investments, commercial corridor redevelopment and significant gentrification within the next three years, the SECC Symposium on Saturday, October 12, 2019 will begin a needed discourse about business development. - October 03, 2019 - South East Chicago Commission
An Evening with Temple Grandin: Connecting Animal Science & Autism - October 23, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin in Minneapolis, MN on October 23, 2019. - October 02, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Giving is Always in Good Taste
New Yorkers Support the Final Dreams of Terminally-Ill Adults at Exquisite Event. - October 02, 2019 - Dream Foundation
The Chairmen’s RoundTable Elects 2019 Board of Directors
Paul Thiel continues to lead non-profit organization as Chairman. - October 02, 2019 - Chairmen's RoundTable
National Mill Dog Rescue Announces their 7th Annual Dog Jog and Open House
National Mill Dog Rescue is holding their 7th Annual Dog Jog and Open House at their facility in Peyton, Colorado on October 6th from noon - 4pm. - October 02, 2019 - National Mill Dog Rescue
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Proposed OPPS Rule
Advocacy group urges CMS to continue implementation of site neutral payments for outpatient clinic visits. - September 30, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
Falls Prevention Awareness
The Gateway Family YMCA encourages residents to learn the risk factors for falls and how to prevent them. - September 30, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Valor Global Wins Silver Stevie® Award in 2019 International Business Awards®
Winners to be Celebrated at Gala Event on 19 October in Vienna, Austria. - September 29, 2019 - Valor Global
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen Creating Experiences for a New Main Street Coming to Newton in 2020
The United Methodist Communities Foundation is holding the Creating Experiences Gala on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 6:00 to 10:00pm at the Panther Valley Golf and Country Club in Allamuchy, NJ to support UMC at Bristol Glen for a new main street. - September 29, 2019 - United Methodist Communities
Locus Agricultural Solutions Becomes One of the First AG Input Suppliers Globally to Receive B Corp Certification
Locus AG announced that it is one of the first AG input suppliers globally to become a Certified B Corporation. The company provides fresh, non-GMO and organic-certified “probiotic” solutions that are proven to dramatically improve soil health, optimize crop yields, enhance plant and turf quality, sequester record amounts of carbon and reduce users’ environmental impact. - September 29, 2019 - Locus Agricultural Solutions
Diversity in Equestrian Sport: ACREF Adds Tom Bass Seminar to the DOTAE 2019 Program
An educational seminar honoring the memory of Tom Bass (1859 - 1934), a legendary African-American horse trainer, has been added to the 2nd Annual Day of the African Equestrian (DOTAE 2019) program. The 2019 Tom Bass Seminar will take place at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina (USA) and will focus upon issues relating to diversity in Equestrian Sport. - September 27, 2019 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
Community Partners Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Joanne Rajoppi, Union County Clerk, Presents Donation to The Gateway Family YMCA’s Annual Support Campaign - September 27, 2019 - The Gateway Family YMCA
NW GA Writers Conference Presents One-of-a-Kind Conference for Writers of All Skill Levels and Genres
Nov. 1 and 2 is the NW GA Writers Conference. It all begins Friday evening with a dinner and comedy event. Saturday is for literary fun and learning. Hear from industry professionals on some of the hottest topics affecting authors. Snag a meeting with an Agent. This is an event for writers of all genres and skill levels. Conference Keynote Speaker is the critically-acclaimed author Steven James. - September 26, 2019 - NW GA Writers Conference
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles Receives $25,000 from Fender Play Foundation to Launch Music Program
Funds support musical instruments and instruction for 200 South Los Angeles youth. - September 26, 2019 - The Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles
Thirty New Videos Arrive at the Scientology Info Center This Week
On September 19, 2019 the Scientology Information Center in downtown Clearwater announced the addition of over 30 new videos to its audio-visual library of 400 short films available to the public. - September 26, 2019 - Church of Scientology
Church of Scientology Nashville Holds Fifth Annual Peace Day Event
The Church of Scientology Nashville partnered with Tennessee United for Human Rights (TNUHR) to hold a large inter-religious, multicultural event for International Peace Day. - September 25, 2019 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
mumms Software and PlayMaker Health Announce Partnership Giving Hospices Advanced Insights Into Performance Data
mumms Software, a hospice EMR and management software, and PlayMaker Health, the post-acute industry's leading data solutions provider, are excited to partner to deliver hospices enhanced insights into their performance data. PlayMaker Health's post-acute software gives hospices an in-depth view... - September 24, 2019 - mumms Software
Westminster Presbyterian Church to Host “The Origin of the Good Book: History, Archaeology and the Bible” November 2-3
Three seminars by Georgia Southern University Professor of Religious Studies Dan Pioske to highlight the roles of archaeology, the Dead Sea Scrolls and linguistics in the formulation of the Bible. - September 24, 2019 - Westminster Presbyterian Church
"Nightmare on 55th Street – When Bad Things Happen to God’s People" Stage Play 2019 Launch
This compelling gospel stage play, a dramedy (drama/comedy) is set in the urban city of Chicago and is written and directed by Dr. Kisia L. Coleman, the Lead Pastor of Kingdom Church International. Based on true events, the cast and crew consisting of both adult and young congregants, portray the... - September 24, 2019 - Kingdom Church Int'l.
AFE Gathers Experts to Give Property Managers Best Practices on AI and Blockchain Technologies in Smart Buildings & IoT
The Association for Facilities Engineering (AFE) today announced the confirmed keynote speakers who will be featured at the 2019 Building Automation & Cyber Security FM Forum (BACS 2019). This full-day educational forum will provide practical advice to property managers preparing facilities... - September 23, 2019 - Association for Facilities Engineering
Networking With A Cause - LifeWalkGPS and Penelope House Charity Networking Event
Life Walk GPS Hosts Networking With A Cause for Penelope House and Local Small Businesses. Life Walk GPS will be hosting Networking With A Cause on Thursday, October 24 from 5:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. The event, held at the Azalea Manor on Dauphin Street in Mobile, will raise awareness for the... - September 23, 2019 - Life Walk GPS
Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019
Future Horizons will be hosting the Syracuse Autism Conference with Dr. Temple Grandin - November 21, 2019. - September 22, 2019 - Future Horizons, Inc.
United Methodist Communities at Bristol Glen Wins Best Taste Award
Marks fourth consecutive year of recognition at A Taste of Newton. - September 22, 2019 - United Methodist Communities
Mary’s Center Releases Key Findings from Evaluation of Its Social Change Model Conducted by Urban Institute: Results Detail Model, Best Practices, & Plans for Replication
Mary’s Center announced a report by the Urban Institute that examines the organization’s Social Change Model and its unique approach to addressing the social determinants of health in the DC metropolitan region. - September 22, 2019 - Mary's Center
Healing the Trauma Within, Women’s Empowerment Summit
15 Daring Women Share Their Methods to Move from Victim to Victorious. - September 21, 2019 - Daring Woman, Inc.
Scientology Nashville Promotes Drug Prevention Awareness with Red Ribbon Week Activities
The last week of October is Red Ribbon Week, a time to educate young people about the dangers of drugs. - September 21, 2019 - Drug Free South
World Tourism Day 2020 Theme and Hosts Announced by ECTT President Anton Caragea
The official celebrations of World Tourism Day 2020 will be held in Djibouti and Addis Ababa, as decided by the European Council on Tourism and Trade Executive Board. The event will be structured around a high-level think tank with the aim of opening the debate on the potential of the sector to enhance global cooperation based on tourism and fostering mutual understanding. - September 21, 2019 - European Council on Tourism and Trade
Scientology Info Center to Host Reception for 2nd Annual Tampa Bay Humanitarian Film Festival
On Saturday, September 28th the Scientology Information Center will host the opening reception for the 2nd Annual Tampa Bay Humanitarian Film Festival in Downtown Clearwater. - September 21, 2019 - Church of Scientology
New Leaders Elected for Austin Contractors & Engineers Association
The Austin Contractors & Engineers Association kicked off a new fiscal year by electing new board members and officers. - September 20, 2019 - Austin Contractors & Engineers Association