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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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New Beginning Christian Center is Holding the Largest Community Outreach and Community Explosion in Columbus, OH Sept. 29th
New Beginning Ministries is hosting Columbus' largest Community Outreach Event. Fun, food & information. Information booths run from 11 am til 3 pm and the music starts at 6 pm Saturday September 29th. Rap, dancing and help for all. School supplies, voter registration, blood drive, MaryHaven, and Columbus Health department just to name a few. Resources for every individual in the central Ohio area. - September 24, 2012 - New Beginnings Christian Center
Groundbreaking Stevens Research on Water-Repellent Surfaces Published in Physical Review Letters
Dr. Chang-Hwan Choi and Dr. Wei Xu Revise Scientific Understanding of Superhydrophobicity. - September 22, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Nelson County, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Nelson County, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Community™ on October 17, 2012, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Nelson Center located at 8445 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, Virginia. - September 22, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Energy Advantage Inc to Speak at Upcoming FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC
Claire Purvis, Manager of Sustainability at Energy Advantage, will speak at the 2012 FMI Sustainability Summit in Washington, DC on October 4th, 2012. Purvis will present on best practices for engaging stakeholders in sustainability. In the session, titled “Telling a Complicated Story:... - September 22, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
New Jersey Native Son Recognized for Environmental Contributions
Great Swamp Watershed Association Gala Celebration honors the work of Emile DeVito, Ph.D., one of the state’s foremost environmentalists. - September 21, 2012 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
Lights, Camera, Action; Morning Star Fishermen
Aquaponics Expert Hallam Murray Visits Local Business Morning Star Fishermen, Who Will Star in New Documentary - September 21, 2012 - Morning Star Fishermen
Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Rocky Top Trail Crew is in Search of Volunteer Trail Maintainers
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s (ATC) Rocky Top Trail Crew is looking for volunteers to help reconstruct a remote section of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Great Smoky Mountains National Park from September 30th to October 7th. - September 21, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Katy Perry Supports AIDS Research Alliance in Chase Community Giving
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that singer Katy Perry has chosen to support AIDS Research Alliance in the 2012 Chase Community Giving voting contest. “AIDS Research Alliance is thrilled to have Katy Perry, along with Emmy-Award winning actor LeVar Burton and Clippers basketball... - September 20, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
School Fundraiser Receives National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2012
Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers are proud to announce their selection for the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval in 2012. - September 20, 2012 - Feed a Child's Mind Fundraisers
Kendall Auto Group Invites Operation Kidsafe to Eugene OR
The Kendall Auto Group is flying in the same type of machine that the FBI uses. It gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Child Safety and Mini Health Fair Announced in Bedford TX
Operation Kidsafe free digital fingerprinting and safety kit. A mini Health Fair and Flu shot at a small cost. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Operation Kidsafe Free ChildSafety Event South Bend IN
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. Operation Kidsafe is back again. Don't miss this free program this year. - September 19, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Central Park N.C. Names Michael Shuman as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Leading Economist and Author Will Speak to the Economic Future of North Carolina’s Natural Resources - September 19, 2012 - Central Park NC
History Being Made with the First Ever Mountain Bike Race on Tiger Mountain September 22nd
Local nonprofit, the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance is presenting the first mountain bike race to ever happen on Tiger Mountain – the Sold-Out "Evergreen Enduro at Tiger" – on Saturday, September 22nd as a Fundraiser for Tiger Mountain Trails. The race course will include the first new trail to be built for mountain biking on Tiger in more than 20 years. - September 19, 2012 - Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
White House Petition Calls for the Reinvestigation of 1947 Events Near Roswell, NM
Paradigm Research Group has submitted a petition to the White House website calling for the Obama administration to reinvestigate an alleged extraterrestrial vehicle crash near Roswell, New Mexico in July of 1947. - September 18, 2012 - Paradigm Research Group
International Women’s Initiative Launches "Safe Birthing Project"
This September, the International Women’s Initiative will be launching the first phase of the "Safe Birthing Project," a program to be launched in the Amolatar District of Northern Uganda. The Safe Birthing Project is a community-based initiative that aims to contribute to efforts... - September 18, 2012 - International Women's Initiative
Clean Technology Council Hosts Presentation on Recycled Water
October 2nd event "Recycled water: Is it as good as the original?" will focus on facts and myths about recycled water and its benefits of conservation and sustainability - September 17, 2012 - Clean Technology Council
Ms. Florida Plus America 2012 Appointed Humanitarian Ambassador for Lorna Children Foundation Kenya Fund
Ms. Florida Plus America 2012 announced publicly to the nation Friday, September 10, 2012 on the Queen Esther Speaks Show that she is the newly appointed Humanitarian Global Ambassador (USA Region) for Lorna Children's Foundation Kenya Fund. Due to her lifelong service to the global community, Ms. - September 16, 2012 - Jasira Monique LLC
Wake Education Partnership Launches BUILDING LEADERS Fundraising Campaign
Local Nonprofit Raising Money to Better Prepare Wake County Public School Students with 21st Century Skills - September 16, 2012 - Wake Education
The National Atheist Party Condemns the Attack on the U.S. Embassy
The National Atheist Party criticizes recent attacks, but upholds the rights of U.S. citizens guaranteed under the First Amendment. - September 15, 2012 - Secular Party of America
2nd Annual Family Hiking Day Weekend Celebration
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Mid-Atlantic Regional Office invites families to hike on the Appalachian Trail for the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day. - September 15, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Researchers Win NYSERDA Award to Develop Online Flood Risk Assessment Tool for Hudson Valley
Customized Web App Will Provide Information for Officials, Resource Managers and the Public by Merging All Flooding Resources into a Single Model - September 14, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Houston Housing Authority Leading Unprecedented Community-Wide Effort to House Houston’s Heroes
Heroes who once risked their lives to defend their country but now are homeless will get much needed assistance from an unprecedented, community-wide effort to house chronically homeless military veterans with disabilities. The Houston Housing Authority and the VA teamed with organizations ranging... - September 13, 2012 - Houston Housing Authority
Karma Consulting, Inc. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Community Event in Gardner, MA
Karma Consulting, Inc. Announces "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" Community Event in Gardner, MA. Seeking Corporate Sponsors and Vendors. - September 12, 2012 - Star Studded Media Group
Calle San Miguel is Alive with Music
In an era of downloaded music, nothing brings more pleasure to the ear than the sweet blare of trumpets from a live Mariachi band, the operatic tenor of an estudiantina or the sheer laughter from a bouncing mojiganga. While these traditions may be fading away in other cultures, they are a thriving art form in San Miguel de Allende, an opportunity for personal expression and a reason for celebration. - September 12, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Stevens and Weirton Area Port Authority Collaborate to Establish Resilient Ports
To sustain an acceptable performance level despite disruptions, the Weirton Area Port Authority turned to the experts at Stevens Institute of Technology School of Engineering and Science and Howe School of Technology Management to create a resiliency plan in the event of an emergency. - September 12, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day Trail-Wide
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy invites families to take a hike on the A.T. during the 2nd Annual Family Hiking Day. - September 12, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Rangeley, Maine Designated an Appalachian Trail Community
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy annouces the official designation of Rangeley, Maine. - September 12, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Central Park N.C. Names L. Hunter Lovins as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Author and Recognized Leader in Sustainable Development to Address the Value of Natural Resources - September 12, 2012 - Central Park NC
Los Angeles Agriculture Innovation Conference to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Investment and Entrepreneurship
October 24 Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference in Los Angeles to focus on economic opportunities as well as environmental and societal benefits of embracing, developing and investing in sustainable agriculture practices, technologies and startup companies. - September 11, 2012 - Seedstock
Emmy Award Winner LeVar Burton Joins AIDS Research Alliance’s Board of Directors
AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) today announced that actor/activist LeVar Burton has joined its Board of Directors. As one of seven members of the Board, Burton will play a key role in shaping AIDS Research Alliance’s program and fundraising. “AIDS Research Alliance is honored to welcome... - September 11, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
Black and Missing Foundation Inc to Launch “Ask BAM FI” Advice Segment
Black and Missing Foundation, Inc (BAM FI) announced today that beginning Monday, September 17 it will launch a new weekly on-line video advice column, which will provide sound advice on what to do when a loved one is missing, whom to contact, how best to assist law enforcement and the media, and... - September 11, 2012 - Black and Missing Foundation, Inc.