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The Gateway Family YMCA Offers LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA
A physical activity and well-being intitative for cancer survivors. - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Y’s Zoe for President Campaign Aims to Get Parents to the Polls
The Y Organizes Nationwide Child Care Initiative, Zoe’s Kids Day Out, on Election Day to Support Busy Parents - November 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Departing Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Departing” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 31, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
District 15 Toastmasters Announces Winners
District 15 Toastmasters announced winners of the humorous and table topics speech contests held Saturday, October 22. Isaac Hassel of Idaho Falls, Idaho, took first place in the humorous contest; Gillian Whitney of Providence, Utah, was first in the table topics contest. Toastmasters humorous... - October 27, 2016 - Toastmasters District 15
The Travelers Protective Association Raises $2,100 at First Annual Fundraiser
Money raised to benefit organization's scholarship fund. - October 27, 2016 - Travelers Protective Association
2016 "Centerpieces for Pantries" Program Launched
Dinner Centerpieces: Let it Grace Your Table One Day and Feed Another Family the Next - October 26, 2016 - AmpleHarvest.org
Sonoma-Marin-Napa EWGA Chapter Wins 2016 Cal-Cup Championship
The Sonoma-Marin-Napa (SMN) Chapter of the international Executive Women’s Golf Association (EWGA), won the 2016 California Cup tournament for the second year in a row, and for the fifth time in the 10-year history of the event. The 2016 tournament was the 10th Annual EWGA California Cup... - October 26, 2016 - EWGA Sonoma Marin Napa
Best Buddies Champion to Host Halloween Party Fundraiser
Best Buddies of the Year Team of Jessica Boksen will host a Halloween Party fundraiser at Playgrounds of Tampa on October 28. - October 26, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Nominated for Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Best Not-for-Profit Fundraiser
Best Buddies Tampa Bay’s Champion’s Gala has been nominated for the top Tampa nonprofit fundraiser per the Tampa Business Journal's Readers Choice Awards. Some of Best Buddies Tampa Bay’s outstanding vendors have also been nominated: · hotels (Vinoy, site of the Champion... - October 26, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Preparing for Departure Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Preparing for Departure” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 26, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Singing River Chorale to Present Free Christmas Concerts Dec. 3 & 4
Concerts in Gulfport and Pascagoula to feature works by Bach, Rutter and will include brass, tympani and organ. - October 25, 2016 - Singing River Chorale
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation Enlists Region Expert and National Testing Company to Certify Workforce
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation created a testing recognition goal that will help local employers build their talent supply chain and increase job placement. - October 23, 2016 - Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
Bluestem Electric Cooperative, Inc. and PCEDC Announce Purchase of Land
Bluestem Electric Cooperative (Bluestem) and the Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation (PCEDC) announces the purchase of approximately twelve acres of land by Bluestem in the Wamego Industrial Park east of Wamego. The land purchase was precipitated by a nearly two year study and... - October 22, 2016 - Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Vessel Inspection Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Vessel Inspection” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 21, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Best Buddies Champion to Host Haunted House
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Kurt Gleeson will host his third annual haunted house fundraiser at 202 S. Moody Ave, Tampa, FL on October 20, 2016. The event will include a live DJ, drinks, food and even a scare zone. “During this time of year it’s always fun to... - October 20, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Bellafina Chocolates Corporate Gifts to Benefit United Way
Bellafina Chocolates, a unique "all profits to charity" artisan chocolate company, announces a new partnership with United Way to support the 2016 Campaign. Through Nov 17, companies may order branded gifts for customers and designate 100% of the profits from their order to benefit United Way. Bellafina Chocolates can put a company's logo on the packaging and even on the truffles themselves. Gifts can be shipped directly to customers on the date specified. www.BellafinaChocolates.com/CorpGifts - October 20, 2016 - Bellafina Chocolates
Best Buddies Tampa Bay to Host Buddies Beach Day at Whiskey Joe’s Tampa Barefoot Beach
Best Buddies Team Cristina Scaramuzzi to host Buddies Beach Day at Whiskey Joe's Tampa to raise money for Best Buddies Florida. - October 19, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
What's on Tap at the First Annual CA Vegetarian Food Festival
A vegan vibe descends on Raleigh Studios Hollywood, Sunday, November 13, as U.S. Veg Corp brings its signature Vegetarian Food Festival to California. The California Vegetarian Food Festival, far from being your run-of-the-mill food festival, combines delicious food, fun entertainment, timely... - October 18, 2016 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Gifts with a Cause Invites You to Celebrate Fair Trade Month and Support the Global Goals
October is a month of compassion! This month is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating many causes, one of which is Fair Trade. Did you know October is Fair Trade Month? Every Fair Trade purchase protects the environment and improves lives. In honor of Fair Trade Month, Gifts With a Cause... - October 17, 2016 - Gifts With a Cause
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Planning Ahead Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Planning Ahead” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 16, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
Best Buddies Champion Team to Host Dinner Fundraiser at South Tampa Restaurant
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Champion of the Year Team of Kailyn Perez and Buddy Campaign Manager Sam Piazza will host a fundraiser. - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina to Host Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s St. Pete
Best Buddies Tampa Bay Team X-Tina will host a fun-filled Drag Queen Bingo night on October 18, 2016 at 7pm. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Best Buddies Tampa. “As a Best Buddies Champion, I love to come up with fun and creative ways to raise money for Best Buddies Tampa,”... - October 16, 2016 - Best Buddies Florida
Shark Tank Like Show for Mission Projects
Mission Seed Fund is holding a contest for current and future mission projects with a grand prize of $1,000 in seed money. Entries to the contest are being accepted via the project creation tool at www.missionseedfund.org through October 28th, 2016. Contest entry is free. View official contest rules. Finalists in the contest will appear in person in front of a live audience and a panel of judges to compete for the grand prize on November 12th, 2016 at the University of Portland's Buckley Center. - October 16, 2016 - Mission Seed Fund
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from Morgan Stanley Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey announced today that it has been awarded a $50,000 Child Hunger Impact Grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to deliver direct meals services to low-income children in two Burlington County, New Jersey towns. - October 13, 2016 - Food Bank of South Jersey
First Citizen Announces a Candidate That Represents What Many May be Thinking
First Citizen launches an October Surprise designed to shatter party politics; an online election with a ballot that adds “None of the Above” to the voting process. - October 12, 2016 - The Hotchkiss Group LLC
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Vessel Safety Checks Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “Vessel Safety Checks” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 11, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala - If OHEL’s Walls Could Talk: Honoring OHEL’s Builders, Pioneers, Advocates
If OHEL’s Walls Could Talk is the theme of OHEL’s 47th Annual Gala, on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm at the New York Marriott Marquis. It speaks to both the cries for help, and the words of comfort that OHEL provides, and the new walls of the Jaffa Family Campus that will enable... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
OHEL to Temporarily Move Headquarters to Downtown Brooklyn; Beginning of Iconic Move to New Jaffa Family Campus
After 47 years, OHEL Children’s Home and Family Services has out-grown its administrative offices at 4510 16th Avenue, Brooklyn. The temporary move to downtown Brooklyn at 147 Prince St will largely house Administrative staff as OHEL plans for its move to its new building on Avenue M in... - October 08, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
1st Citizen Delivers an Alternative to Failed Party Politics
In a reaction to the presidential debate held last week, First Citizen released a short video entitled “Politics As Usual.” - October 07, 2016 - The Hotchkiss Group LLC
The Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training Widens Its Scope in Educating Mental Health Practitioners in New York
OHEL is proud to announce that the Mel and Phyllis Zachter OHEL Institute for Training is one of the first institutions to be recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an Approved Provider of Continuing Education for both Licensed Mental Health Counselors and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. - October 07, 2016 - OHEL Children's Home and Family Services
Edward Pinchiff Talks to Sunset Beach Residents
Huntington Beach City Council candidate talks to residents about Sunset Beach issues. - October 07, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Debuts Life Jackets Video
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) is now premiering the new “LIFE JACKETS” streaming media video in its Digital Media Library (DML). - October 06, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA Arts Week
YMCA Arts Week is celebrated every October. - October 04, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Huntington Beach Seniors Enjoy Senior Saturday
Huntington Beach City Council candidate Edward Pinchiff was honored to talk to HB seniors at the annual Senior Saturday event at the HB Pier. - October 03, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture Read Juvintation Day
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors. This year’s lineup strikes a balance of arts and intellect, ideas and imagination, history and humor, and also will include spirited discussions about cyber wars, politics, the economy and the military. - September 30, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
United States Power Squadrons Digital Media Library Launches
The United States Power Squadrons (USPS) announces the launch of its new Digital Media Library (DML) online at www.uspsdml.org and as a free mobile app. The USPS DML has been developed to serve as a showcase and repository for digital media focused on boating safety and safe boating... - September 30, 2016 - America's Boating Channel
22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture Foodies at the Farm at Leichtag Commons
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors in their fields including: Jennifer Weiner, Rich Cohen, Shep Gordon, Samuel M. Katz, Todd Buchholz, Dov Waxman, Daniel Oppenheimer, Nina Tassler, Peter Himmelman and Fred Kaplan. This year’s lineup strikes a balance of arts and intellect, ideas and imagination, history and humor, and also will include spirited discussions about cyber wars. - September 29, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Great Old Broads for Wilderness “Wild for Wilderness Online Auction” Kicks Off October 31st–November 13th with Gear, Getaways, and Goodies Galore
Great Old Broads for Wilderness invites you to do your “bid” for wilderness at the 12th annual Wild for Wilderness Online Auction, going live Monday, October 31 through Sunday, November 13, 2016. This celebrated auction features adventure trips and vacation getaways, hosted homestays,... - September 29, 2016 - Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Exchange Club of Norwalk General Membership Meeting
The Exchange Club of Norwalk will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, (04/05/17) at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center located at 99 East Avenue in Norwalk. Norwalk Planning & Zoning Director Steven Kleppin will be the guest speaker. Free to members, guests pay $30.00, which includes dinner. The... - September 26, 2016 - Norwalk Exchange Club
A Preview Event Launches 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair with New York Times Bestselling Author Jennifer Weiner
To launch San Diego’s internationally recognized, 22nd Annual, San Diego Jewish Book Fair, a preview event will be held on Thursday, October 20th with #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner, author of soon-to-be-released, "Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing. - September 25, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Fitting The Description Statement on Fatal Shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by Police in Charlotte, NC: Law Enforcement Must Stop "Shoot-to-Kill" for Suspects of Color
Fitting The Description founder and executive director Charles Belk issued the following statement about the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. “While we understand policing the streets of our great nation is a very difficult job ... law enforcement has proven its ability to apprehend the most dangerous of suspects, alive. Local law enforcement must end their ‘shoot to kill’ tactic, even when that encounter involves an armed suspect.” - September 25, 2016 - Fitting The Description
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins National Adult Day Services Association to Celebrate National Adult Day Services Week
YMCA Provides Support of Adult Day Services Week in September - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kiddie Run Sponsored by The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA presents a Kiddie Run as part of the Union Township Chamber’s Sixth Annual Mayor’s Weekend Run. - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Supports 7th Grade Students with Free Memberships
7th Grade Students are Welcome at The Gateway Family YMCA - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Joins Welcoming America to Celebrate Welcoming Week
YMCA Provides Open House in Support of Welcoming Week, September 16 - 25 - September 21, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tennessee Funds Innovative Approach to Combating Diabetes and Obesity
REAL Certified Program Ensures Participating Eateries Offer Healthy, Nutrient-Rich Menu Items - September 19, 2016 - United States Healthful Food Council
Counter Terrorism, Economics, Cyber Attacks and Politics at the Highly Anticipated 22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair Saturday, October 29 – Sunday, November 6, 2016
San Diego’s internationally recognized San Diego Jewish Book Fair celebrates its 22nd year with an intriguing mix of more than 30 leading authors in their fields including: Jennifer Weiner, Rich Cohen, Shep Gordon, Samuel M. Katz, Todd Buchholz, Dov Waxman, Daniel Oppenheimer, Nina Tassler, Peter Himmelman and Fred Kaplan. - September 19, 2016 - San Diego Center for Jewish Culture
Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial Dedication
The dedication ceremony for the Huntington Beach 9/11 Memorial took place on Patriots Day, September 11. - September 18, 2016 - Campaign to Elect Edward Pinchiff to Huntington Beach City Council
U.S. Department of Transportation and Columbus Hold Smart City Challenge Kick Off Meeting
City will collaborate with the six finalists to share best practices to help replicate success - September 16, 2016 - The City of Columbus