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ISA Assists International Business Website

The International School of Arizona (ISA) has agreed to provide free language-translation services to a new website connecting businesses in Arizona to those in Canada and Mexico. The website, Building an International Economic Network (BIEN) www.connectbien.com, is run by Maricopa Association of... - November 07, 2014 - International School of Arizona

Sugar Hill's New Co-Working Space

Sugar Hill has transformed the old city hall building into a business incubator and wo-work space. The incubator houses ten local and different businesses on the second floor of the building. The co-work space is made to modernize the old building, encourage connecting with others in an excellent location, while enjoying amenities and a conference room, WiFi, and room for growth. - November 07, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill

Mentors Expose At-Risk Teens to Positive, Historic Experiences

On October 12th, the M.A.N. Program (which stands for “mentoring and nurturing”) of Buffalo, NY brought a group of at-risk high school students to an historic NFL game. Four chaperones shuttled sixteen Bennett High students to the Ralph Wilson Stadium to watch the Buffalo Bills take on... - November 04, 2014 - The M.A.N. Program

Spanish Embassy Education Advisor Visits ISA

The Education Advisor from the Spanish Embassy in the U.S., Antonio Caballero, visited the International School of Arizona (ISA) this morning. Newly appointed, Mr. Caballero is introducing himself to Arizona schools that host certified teachers from Spain as part of the Spanish Education... - October 31, 2014 - International School of Arizona

Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children

Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families,  The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]

New Regional AVF May Meeting and December Fellows Course Exhibit Opportunities Available

The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting the first regional meeting with the West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment on April 30-May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. AVF is also hosting the Fall Fellows Course on December 5-7, 2014 in Houston, TX. Exhibitor opportunities are available for both events. - October 23, 2014 - American Venous Forum

West Coast Country Music Association Announces Winners of 1st Annual West Coast Country Music Challenge

The West Coast Country Music Association (WCCMA), today announced the winners of it’s first annual “West Coast Country Music Challenge.” The event, a live contest featuring aspiring country artists, was recently held at Parkway Plaza in El Cajon and featured over 40 contestants. - October 22, 2014 - West Coast Country Music Association

Tending the Living Image: A Dream Tending: A Workshop by Steven Aizenstat, Ph.D.

The general public is invited to join the Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday, November 8th at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Phoenix, AZ (Graces Room). In the Saturday morning talk, Dr. Stephen Aizenstat invites you into the world of Dream Tending. Dr. Aizenstat has... - October 21, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung

Mythic Heroes: Exploring Archetypes in W. African Storytelling - Marilyn Omifunke Torres, MS

The Phoenix Friends of CG Jung invites the general public to a Saturday morning talk (10:00 -11:30 am) and Saturday afternoon (1:00-5:00 pm) workshop on October 25, 2014 by Marilyn Torres, exploring the hero archetypes in West African (IFA Divination) storytelling today. Professor Torres is an... - October 20, 2014 - Phoenix Friends of C.G. Jung

Website Launched Specifically for Good Deeds

First and only website geared towards doing good deeds in your own community, for your neighbor, friend, stranger or anyone who needs help. - October 19, 2014 - WorldOfHumanity.com

Chinese Education Officials Visit ISA to Gain Knowledge on Bilingual Education

Education officials from the People’s Republic of China visited the International School of Arizona (ISA) to meet with its top administrators and learn about the unique challenges of operating a bilingual program at the early education and primary grade levels. The meetings, which took place... - October 18, 2014 - International School of Arizona

It’s Bullying Prevention Month and the Solution is Not Punishment, Blame or Shame

Free2Luv, a nonprofit that offers a place where youth are empowered, individuality is celebrated, bullying is not tolerated and luv rocks shares their vision for a bully-free world. - October 17, 2014 - Free2Luv

MaleSurvivor Statement in Response to Sayreville, NJ Football Abuse Scandal

MaleSurvivor Executive Director Christopher M. Anderson releases statement in support of the survivors in Sayreville; statistics for male sexual victimization; resources available for survivors and their families. Contact information for media included. - October 14, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

7,000th Food Pantry Joins AmpleHarvest.org

One out of every five food pantries in America can now receive fresh food from a local grower because of the growing AmpleHarvest.org network. - October 11, 2014 - AmpleHarvest.org

New Honorees Announced for Breathe LA’s 2014 Breath of Life™ Awards

Psomas and CH2MHILL Named as Honorees to Celebrate Clean Air and Healthy Lung Initiatives in Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 6pm at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. The Breath of Life™ Awards Gala is a prestigious annual event recognizing individuals, corporations and civic leaders for their successful leadership in supporting clean air and healthy lungs. - October 08, 2014 - Breathe California of Los Angeles

Funding Granted for Molestation Prevention

ReInventing The Cycle has been granted $40,000 from the Honor Project to distribute Project S.T.O.P. (Stop The Oppressive Predator) molestation prevention program to 240 elementary schools throughout Ohio. - October 07, 2014 - RITC

Shelter Hope Pet Shop Commemorating Over 1000 Lives Saved

Over a Thousand Dogs Adopted. Shelter Hope Pet Shop at Janss Marketplace Celebrates 3-Year Anniversary with Calendar Release. Volunteers go naked to bring awareness to animal adoption. - October 06, 2014 - Shelter Hope Pet Shop

Freedom Ride Through Pilots n Paws

Hundreds of animals saved from high kill shelters through the joint efforts of Pilots n Paws and volunteer animal rescue groups. - October 03, 2014 - Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue

Tim Timmerman Named BSA's 2014 Distinguished Citizen

Tim Timmerman, Chairman of the Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors, has been named recipient of the 2014 Distinguished Citizen Award by the Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, in Central Texas. - October 03, 2014 - Capitol Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word

The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change

Millennials "Hack" Policy and Develop Solution to Gaza Blockade; Start-Up Uses Hack-a-Thon Model to Reinvent Policy Making

Last weekend, a group of diverse millennials set out on their own path to "hack" policy. After nearly 24 hours of discussion, research, playing devil's advocate and more- they have come up with policy recommendation to end the blockade in Gaza. You can find an executive summary and the full policy paper at Polithon.org or http://bit.ly/1vtjsFs. - October 02, 2014 - Polithon

Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc. Celebrates Founders' Day in October

The spirit of our Founders, those phenomenal women, made yesterday's dreams today's hope and tomorrow's goal; our history was not just written, it is being lived! - October 01, 2014 - Tau Gamma Delta Sorority, Inc.

AVF Announces West Coast Vein Forum Course in 2015

The American Venous Forum announces its newest meeting The West Coast Vein Forum: Advancing the Treatment of Venous Disease - Addressing Challenges and Controversies in Vein Treatment. The meeting will take place on April 30 - May 2, 2015 in Napa, CA. The West Coast Vein Forum will offer clinicians providing basic treatment of venous disease a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge in recognizing and treating a broader scope of vein disorders. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information. - October 01, 2014 - American Venous Forum

Hunger in America Report Reveals Food Bank of South Jersey Served Nearly 200,000 Individual Clients in 2013

Residents Receiving Assistance from South Jersey’s Largest Emergency Food Provider More than Doubled Over Four-Year Period - September 27, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

Smith Center for Healing and the Arts Announces Expanded Cancer Support Programs

Local health, education and arts nonprofit expands programs to provide healing experiences for those living with cancer - September 25, 2014 - Smith Center for Healing and the Arts

Fire Sprinkler Advocates Spearhead Drive to Build Fire Safe Homes Through South Shore Habitat for Humanity Project

Home fire sprinkler installation event at Hanover site Wednesday, September 24 at 10 am. The Massachusetts Fire Sprinkler Coalition is providing its time and manpower to provide fire-safe homes for deserving South Shore Families. As part of South Shore Habitat for Humanity's work in Hanover, the... - September 24, 2014 - South Shore Habitat for Humanity

Boston Democrats Standing Strong with Arkansas Democrats

District 7 councilman Tito Jackson is hosting and event for Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women. Arkansas Democrats were the first to forcefully condemn the inappropriate and insensitive comments made in the wake of the Boston Bombing by Nate Bell - a Republican state representative. Boston Democrats stand in solidarity with Arkansas Democrats and support their efforts to remove people such as this from office. - September 21, 2014 - Arkansas Federation of Democratic Women

The Book, Rapture Revelation-The Blessed Hope!, is Newly Released

International author and Bible prophecy teacher, Ann Rowan, has just released the new book, Rapture Revelation-The Blessed Hope! The book is a culmination of almost forty years of study and expertise in the area of Bible prophecy. The focus is discussion and apologetics regarding the Rapture of the... - September 20, 2014 - Fountains of Living Waters Int'l

It’s "Back to School" for CreativeBridge Coalition

CreativeBridge Coalition takes its Count Me In program back to school for special needs students in the Mahoning Valley. - September 19, 2014 - Creative Bridge Coalition

California Athletic Trainers’ Association Offers Tips for Exercising Safely in the Heat

Temperatures are skyrocketing and that means hot weather and high humidity – both serious concerns to people of all ages who enjoy spending time outdoors. The California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) warns that heat illness can affect anyone who overexerts themselves under the... - September 19, 2014 - California Athletic Trainers Association

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant Helps Lifelong Increase Ability to Nourish the Community's Chronically Ill

Local Non-Profit Food Program Opens New Meal Production and Packaging Operations in Georgetown. - September 17, 2014 - Lifelong

Food Bank of South Jersey to Host Second "Hunger Games"

Fundraising Event with Corporate Partners Raises Hunger Awareness and Helps Fund Kids Initiatives - September 17, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey

West Coast Country Music Association Announces Contest to Find San Diego’s Best Country Artists

The West Coast Country Music Association (WCCMA) will hold its first ever “West Coast Country Music Challenge” Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Parkway Plaza in El Cajon. - September 17, 2014 - West Coast Country Music Association

Operation Kidsafe Safety Week Coming to Bowling Green KY

The Operation Kidsafe System wil be in Bowling Green Oct 20-25, 2014. The system is similar to the FBI type digital system. Get a life-time bio document for your child. Program is totally private and free for every family. - September 17, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe

Pre-Opening / Construction Sale to Benefit New Creation Men's Center

September 20, 2014 from 7 pm to 10 pm all proceeds to benefit New Creation Men's Center. - September 16, 2014 - Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley

Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA

The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 27 - September 16, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

A Modern Day Ice Age Starts in Sugar Hill - November 14th

Sugar Hill has big news this week introducing a 120’ by 60’ ice rink on the lawn near the amphitheater that will run from November 14th to February 16th. Golden Productions and City Hall encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the fun this winter. More information will come as the details are worked out and will be shown on the City's social media sites. - September 16, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill

Youth Council Offers City of Sugar Hill an Additional Perspective

City Hall is introducing the formation of Sugar Hill's own Youth Council. City Hall is excited to have students grades nine through twelve with representation from Lanier and North Gwinnett High Schools, as well as homeschools, engaging in the community. - September 15, 2014 - City of Sugar Hill

Support The Gateway Family YMCA; Shop Whole Foods Market

Whole Body, Whole Family, Whole Community. - September 15, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s perception of their weight impacts their health – and what to do about it. - September 15, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA

OCA Concerned About Reports of Forced Sexual Activities in Schools

The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) is concerned about media reports and anecdotal incidents of sexual activity within schools. This sexual activity not only spans heterosexual engagements, but homosexual encounters as well. The OCA is raising particular concern about this growing... - September 14, 2014 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Operation: Coming Home and PulteGroup Host Key Ceremony for Marine Cpl. Nathan Jakubisin

Volunteer Project Completes Eighth Hero Home in Fuquay-Varina Neighborhood - September 14, 2014 - Operation Coming Home

OCA Calls for Thorough Investigation to Identify Origin of Unidentified Fumes: Concern Raised About Health Effects on Children

The Office of The Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of reports of unidentified fumes detected in the corporate area. The OCA acknowledges the response by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), the... - September 14, 2014 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Startup that Offers Non-Profits Free Creative Work to Launch Sept 15th

Art Heroes, a philanthropic startup that matches digital media students from around the world with nonprofit causes in need of design, web and video content, will officially launch on Monday, September 15th. “In today's world, important causes can only get the word out with great digital... - September 13, 2014 - Art-Heroes.Org

American Venous Forum - SERVIER Traveling Fellowship Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014 - Fellows Encouraged to Apply

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. The Servier Traveling Fellowship is open to fellows and residents in a vascular training program in the continental United States. Fellows/Residents must submit an abstract in order to apply for the fellowship. - September 12, 2014 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum - 27th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts Deadline Extended to September 12, 2014

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 27th Annual Meeting on February 25-27, 2015 in Palm Springs, CA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in the program by submission of a formal abstract. Submissions can be made by visiting www.veinforum.org. The deadline has been extended to September 12, 2014. - September 12, 2014 - American Venous Forum

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