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Robert Herjavec of ABC-TV's "Shark Tank" Named "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for May 2014 by BringChivalryBack.com
For publicly demonstrating a gallant act of chivalry thus serving as a strong role model for young men, Robert Herjavec of ABC's "Shark Tank" has been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for May, 2014. The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy gestures of chivalry, grandiose or small, that demonstrate the impact positive gestures by men can have. - May 07, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
5th Annual Taste of North Berkeley
Come join the Berkeley Lions, Tues. May 6th, 5:30-8:30pm. Stroll along North Shattuck between Hearst and Vine, while enjoying samples at Gourmet Ghetto Eateries and raising money for charity. Join in with the Berkeley Lions Club, serving the needy of Berkeley for 95 years, in this opportunity to try some of the best faire in town. Show support for over twenty-five local shops contributing tasty treats to raise funds for the community. - May 04, 2014 - Berkeley Lions Club, Lions International
Enable America Jobs Board Improves Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities
Companies taking action to meet the Department of Labor's Section 503 diversity initiatives and increase recruitment of people with disabilities can benefit by posting career opportunities on EnableAmerica.jobs. - May 04, 2014 - Enable America
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Spruce Peak at Stowe Mountain Resort has retained its designation as a "Certified Audubon Sustainable Community" through the Audubon International Sustainable Communities Program. Robert Apple, Planning Manager, led the effort to maintain certified status in this community and is being... - May 04, 2014 - Audubon International
Two Local Churches Sponsoring Joint May 4 Evening Prayer Service, Collection for Victims of Storms in North Mississippi
Westminster Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist churches to sponsor 6:30 p.m. joint prayer service and goods collections this Sunday for those affected by recent tornadoes in North Mississippi. - May 03, 2014 - Westminster Presbyterian Church
3 West Club Hires Food and Beverage Manager
3 West Club announces hiring of Food and Beverage Manager. The 3 West Club has announced the hiring of a Food and Beverage Manager. Caroline Olsovsky has been hired as the Food and Beverage Manager. Caroline will focus on food & beverage service improvements, corporate events, hotel sales, and... - May 01, 2014 - Women's National Republican Club
Women's National Republican Club Hires Sales and Marketing Manager
Women's National Republican Club Hires New Sales and Marketing Manager. - May 01, 2014 - Women's National Republican Club
Isleworth Joins Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program
The private community of Isleworth recently became the next community in Florida to join Audubon International’s Sustainable Communities Program. The Sustainable Communities Program provides a framework with which communities can assess their current status of green initiatives for... - May 01, 2014 - Audubon International
Mothers Who Make A Difference 2014 Ninth Annual Awards
May 11th is Mother’s Day …a time to celebrate mothers around the world. They love, they nurture, carry out selfless acts and still find time to give to others. With child abuse and neglect on the rise, this is an especially important time to recognize loving moms in our country. Love... - April 29, 2014 - Love Our Children USA
Child Safety Event with - Clay County Shefiff's Office Justice Coalition and Operation Kidsafe
Program is totally free and private. Parents will take home the only record of the visit. Don't miss this fun and informative 2 day safety program. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Event in Las Vegas
Join the Boys and Girls Club, Las Vegas Fire Department with Engine #9 on site both days, Operation Kidsafe and Ed Bozarth Chevrolet. Families are invited for 2 days of fun and safety. Parents will get a lifetime record of their child's digital fingerprints and a form that is ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe to Visit Mason City, IA and Albert Lea, MN for Weekend Child Safety Fair
Alpha Orthodontics announces their 3rd annual Child Safety Fair. Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Local Police and Fire have been invited to attend. Specialized digital imagery equipment will only be in your area for a limited engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your Free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph. Safety tips provided will help you set up a family safety action plan. - April 26, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
CDF Receives Three Year Grant from W.K. Kellogg Foundation
CDF: A Collective Action Initiative has received a three-year, family engagement and early learning grant for over $400,000 from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, MI. The grant will allow CDF, a non-profit focused on community engagement in Clarkston, Georgia, to expand its community... - April 24, 2014 - CDF: A Collective Action Initiative
Obama Has Legal Duty to Provide Clemency for Drug Offenders Says Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
Federal criminal justice reform advocates support the Obama administration clemency review plans but say that much more is needed. Advocates say that the President has a legal and moral duty to commute the sentences of tens of thousands of people in prison for mandatory minimum sentences. - April 23, 2014 - Federal Clemency Advocacy Center
A Day of Spay in May. Jackson Galaxy, Star of Animal Planet's "My Cat from Hell" to Appear as Part of FixFest.
FixFest is a new area-wide spay and neuter day to be held in conjunction with the annual WorldFest “earth day” celebration on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Woodley Park in Lake Balboa, California. WorldFest is an all-day solar-powered, education and entertainment event focusing on sustainability, environmentalism and animal welfare. - April 23, 2014 - FixFest
Aspca’s National Help a Horse Day Event Hits Reno This Saturday as Mayor Makes Proclamation of Importance of Wild Horses
Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund is celebrating ASPCA's Help A Horse Day with the Free 1st Annual Helping Horses Expo at Bartley Ranch Horse Arena, 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Gates open 1 - 5 pm. Opening ceremonies will feature country singer-song writer Lacy J Dalton, horse training demonstrations by Midori Morgan, Megan Lowry, and Willis Lamm, and demonstrations by Least Resistance Training Concepts Wild Horse Mentors Large Animal Rescue Squad. - April 22, 2014 - Hidden Valley Wild Horse Protection Fund
Infinite Earth’s Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve Project Delivers Clean Water
Rimba Raya, the world’s largest REDD project completes its pilot program to deliver clean water filters and protect the Indonesian forest community from lethal waterborne disease. - April 21, 2014 - Infinite Earth
ETC is Hosting a Selfie Contest to Create Awareness
Help ETC bring attention and create awareness to teen suicide, bullying and discrimination. - April 17, 2014 - ETC (Empower the Community) Youth Group
Contestants on CBS Program "The Amazing Race" Named "Chivalry Role Model of the Month" for April 2014 by BringChivalryBack.com
For their part in publicly demonstrating a gallant act of chivalry thus serving as strong role models for today's young men, Dave and Connor O'Leary of CBS's "The Amazing Race" have each been awarded the honor of "Chivalry Role Model of the Month." The award, presented by BringChivalryBack.com, recognizes noteworthy gestures of chivalry, grandiose or small, that demonstrate the impact positive gestures by men can have. - April 16, 2014 - Bring Chivalry Back
EU Climate Innovation Chief Executive: Private, Public and Academic Sectors Need to Come Together
Mary Ritter, CEO of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC, calls for greater collaboration between the private, public and academic sectors to develop new solutions to stop further climate change. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Major Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change Well Under Way in Europe
Responding to the UN report on climate change mitigation, European innovators working across a range of climate innovation disciplines are stressing that major efforts are well under way in Europe. - April 15, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Energy Audits Help Historic Campus Homes Prioritize Maintenance
The Greek Life Sustainability Team from the University of Michigan turned to Pro Energy Consultants for an energy audit to help identify problems and prioritize improvements on one of the many historic homes on the University’s campus. - April 14, 2014 - Pro Energy Consultants
Operation Kidsafe Meet the Easter Bunny Event in Columbia IL
Get your picture taken by VSL Images with the Easter Bunny. Food Truck by T-Mo’s Tacos (benefits Gateway Pet Guardians); Cutie Bowtutie Hair Accessories; Gateway Pet Guardians Jr. Outreach; Mid America RebelRollers; itWorks; Gateway Grizzlies Mascot Izzy; Cahokia Mounds; Pampered Chef; Origami Owl; Free chair massages by Healthcare Complete. - April 12, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Safety Event with Easter Bunny Photos Granite City, IL
Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and receive some Easter goodies. Free Food - Free Drinks; Free Activities for Kids;Police and Fire Departments will be attending this event. - April 12, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
DonorFuse Partners with NetSquared Chicago to Host Powerful Event for the Nonprofit & Social Sector
DonorFuse and NetSquared have combined efforts to discuss the challenges and opportunities the nonprofit and social sector face in achieving measurable impact from a technology and functional needs perspective. The panelists participating will bring a dynamic viewpoint from all angles of philanthropy and fundraising. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
DonorFuse Provides Online, On-Demand Training Modules for Small & Medium Nonprofit Professionals
After surveying nonprofit needs, training for nonprofit professionals is high on the list. DonorFuse has developed key modules with topics ranging from developing a technology plan to individual giving 101. Due to time and resources all training modules are designed to work within the learner's schedule and provide real-time feedback. Each module uniquely fuses technology with fundraising for optimal success in application. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
Houston Housing Authority Receives Five Prestigious Awards from Texas Chapter of National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) was awarded the prestigious Media Recognition, Best Newsletter, Best Other Publications, Resident of the Year and Member of the Year award from the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO). The competitive awards... - April 11, 2014 - Houston Housing Authority
"Paint the Town" Has New Meaning in Kansas City
Plein Air Fest and Artists' Competition, May 7-10, 2014. Artists from across the country will gather for a four-day Painting Fest to capture the natural beauty of Penn Valley Park while competing for $4,000 in prizes. The event will conclude with a gala reception and art auction, with proceeds to benefit the Conservancy. - April 11, 2014 - Penn Valley Park Conservancy
Westminster Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Pastor, Enters New Denomination
The Westminster Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, founded in 1960, welcomes the Rev. William Henderson Shurley, 33, most recently of Titusville, NJ, and originally of Monroe, La., as its new pastor in time for 2014's Easter and Holy Week season. The church also begins its affiliation with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and, through that denomination, sponsors missionaries in South Sudan, Malawi, and Austria. - April 10, 2014 - Westminster Presbyterian Church
Problems Surface with Reporting on Renewables in Canada
Significant variations in the output of wind and solar energy are noted on three official government sites. - April 09, 2014 - canadian association for renewable energies (we c.a.r.e.)
CADVA Honoring U.S. Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana - D. Brent Hardt
U.S based Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness organization (CADVA) will be recognizing US Ambassador, D. Brent Hardt for his engagement on Women’s Issues and his dedication on focusing on Combating Domestic Violence in Guyana. Ambassador Hardt was sworn in as Ambassador to the Cooperative Republic of Guyana on August 18th, 2011 and will be completing his 3 year tour of duty in July. Ceremony is on April 10, 2014 at the Pegasus Hotel, Georgetown, Guyana. - April 07, 2014 - Caribbean American Domestic Violence Awareness
Student-to-Student Autism Connection Aims to Increase Autism Acceptance
Autism advocacy event to support local non-profit during Autism Awareness Month. - April 06, 2014 - The Friendship Network for Children
Elementary School Students Win "Green Packs" During Sixth Anniversary of National Green Week
Free K-12 sustainability education and programming sponsored by Sprint - April 04, 2014 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Joint EU-China Climate Statement: Chief Executive of EU Climate Initiative Responds
The CEO of Europe's main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC, has announced that her organisation has prioritised the development of practical collaboration with China, following a joint declaration by the leaders of the EU and China. - April 04, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Climate-KIC Innovators Respond to IPCC Climate Change Report
Climate-KIC innovators have responded to the release of this week's IPCC climate change report by highlighting the business opportunities of climate adaptation, in addition to mitigation. - April 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
rooflite – New Product Release - rooflite® intensive ag
rooflite has added another product to the growing portfolio of rooflite® certified green roof media in the Pacific Northwest. - April 03, 2014 - rooflite soil
European Union Launches Nordic Climate Innovation Centre
In a major push for a cleaner economy, the EU commissioner for Climate Action, has opened a new Nordic centre for Europe’s main climate innovation initiative, Climate-KIC. - April 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
City Leaders on Record: Blacks Are Endangered Species – Youth Rally Planned
Rochester Pastors are raising their voices against abortion in an effort to alert the Black and Hispanic communities to the reality that they have become an endangered species. An educational Youth Rally is planned for April 16. - April 02, 2014 - AmINotAChild
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core
Stop Common Core Colorado - National Day of Protest Against Common Core Saturday, 4/5/14 - 12PM to 3PM. Colorado State Capitol - West Steps. It will be a patriotic day. The group has Governor candidates, senators, representatives, elected officials and citizens who will speak out against Common Core. MC - Ken Clark from Grass Roots Radio. Everyone encouraged to join and take a stand! - March 31, 2014 - Stop Common Core Colorado
U.S. Academics, Experts Urge Obama to Press Saudi Officials on Egypt Repression
U.S. Thinkers, Experts Urge Obama to Press Saudi Officials on Egypt Repression; Noam Chomsky and others call on President to keep his promise to support democracy and human rights - March 29, 2014 - Emad Shahin
Children's Benefit Horse Show to Include Alex's Lemonade Stand
UPHA Chapter 15's Children's Benefit Horse Show to include Alex's Lemonade Stand, event will contribute to fight against childhood cancer. In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, the annual Children's Benefit Horse Show will host an Alex's Lemonade Stand as part of the... - March 28, 2014 - UPHA Chapter 15
The College of New Jersey to Grant Academic Credit for America's Unofficial Ambassadors Program
Innovative internship initiative gives college volunteers credit for strengthening communities and combating American stereotypes in Muslim majority countries. - March 28, 2014 - America's Unofficial Ambassadors
ECOWISE Landcare Responds to California Water Emergency
ECOWISE Landcare Tapped by the Desert Water Agency for the installation of the Smart Irrigation Controllers. - March 27, 2014 - ECOWISE Landcare
Wake Education Partnership Participates in Chance to Win $5,000 in 150 Days of Giving Competition
Online Voting Provides Local Nonprofit the Opportunity to Win $5,000 Over the Next Five Months from First Tennessee Foundation - March 27, 2014 - Wake Education
Power-Pole Florida Pro Redfish Series Tournament - Saturday March 29 East Coast Div – Titusville | West Coast Div - Clearwater
Registrations keep rolling in for Round Two of the Power-Pole Florida Pro Redfish Tournaments – Saturday, March 29. The field is expected to reach 50 boats, 100 anglers, on each coast. With 50 boats in the field, the payout reaches over $10,000 cash and prizes. Florida Pro Redfish Series is... - March 26, 2014 - Florida Pro Redfish Series
Love Our Children USA Observes the 31st Anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month This April
This April marks the 31st anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention. - March 26, 2014 - Love Our Children USA
10th Samaritan Ministry Announces - The First of July - an Epiphanal Startling (Copyright © Clifford Adrian Balson 2014) Will be Available March 27th -
After more than one year in the making C Adrian Balson's latest work will finally be available on March the 27th. This work is the first in a series of books that take the reader on a journey into the future where they meet the members of the illustrious Lee family, who participate in the manipulation of past events in order to bring about a 'better' today. - March 23, 2014 - 10th Samaritan Ministry
Climate Innovation Initiative to Scale Up Efforts Throughout 2014, Receives €63M EU Boost
The European Union’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC has stepped up its efforts in 2014 to leverage the combined strength of Europe’s top businesses, scientists and policy makers to manage the impact of global warming and stop further climate change. - March 22, 2014 - Climate-KIC
EU Initiative Climate-KIC and Regional Innovation Network ERRIN to Collaborate
The EU’s main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC and regional research and innovation network ERRIN have signed a memorandum of understanding at the Committee of the Regions, agreeing to develop joint activities and share information. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC
The EU Needs to Leverage Its Energy Efficiency Expertise to Compete Globally, Says Climate-KIC CEO
Speaking at the European Parliament, CEO Mary Ritter of the EU's main climate innovation initiative said Europe needs to leverage its combined expertise on climate change mitigation and adaptation to compete globally on energy efficiency. - March 21, 2014 - Climate-KIC