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World Pet Association Funds Coral Reef Restoration in Key Largo by the Coral Restoration Foundation
World Pet Association is proud to announce that it will again become a corporate “Patch Reef” level sponsor, donating $25,000 to the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF). The funding will be used to cover costs to grow “threatened” staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and... - March 08, 2014 - World Pet Association
Krav Maga of Orange County Leads Certified Force Training Seminar for Southern California Law Enforcement Agencies
Krav Maga Orange County led a Krav Maga Worldwide Force Training Seminar for LAPD, DEA, and Department of Homeland Security among others. - March 08, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County
More Than 10,000 Women Will March Through London to Call for an End to Violence Against Women
• Europe’s biggest march for women • Taking place on International Women’s Day – 8 March 2014 • 10,000 women marched last year and even more expected on Saturday • Central London route: Oxford St, Piccadilly Circus, ending in Trafalgar Square • 7th annual Million Women Rise March • Calling for an end to all forms of violence against women - March 06, 2014 - Million Women Rise
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Awards 2nd $6,000 Grant to Horses Helping Heroes Project
Grant will help fund pilot program combining music and equine therapy. - March 04, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Girls on the Run of Collier County and The GLITTER Foundation Announce Partnership in Glitter 5K Event
Girls on the Run of Collier County and The GLITTER Foundation, both local non-profits in the Naples, FL area are partnering up for the "I Don't Sweat, I Sparkle!" Glitter 5K and 1-Mile Shimmer Shuffle. The event will take place Saturday, April 12, 2014 at the vineyards Community Park in Naples at 8AM. Glitter attire is encouraged! - March 02, 2014 - Girls On The Run of Collier County
Girl Scout Cookie Booth Sales Begin This Friday
Girl Scout cookie booth sales begin on February 28th in Monmouth and Ocean counties. - February 28, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Are Selfies Really to Blame for the Upswing of Head Lice?
In recent days, there have been reports about selfies causing an upswing in head lice among pre-teens and teenagers. But can we really put the blame on a quick cell-phone photo? "We don't believe that selfies are the cause of more head lice cases in teenagers," said Nancy Gordon,... - February 27, 2014 - National Association of Lice Treatment Professionals
Together We Can Achieve so Much More at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Launches 2014 Annual Campaign to Support Community Needs. - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Sounds of Laughter, Music and Fun at The Gateway Family YMCA
Music Program emerges from partnership between The Gateway Family YMCA and the Institute of Music for Children in Elizabeth - February 27, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Tonight Show and Letterman Comedian to Headline U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Comedian Myq (pronounced “Mike”) Kaplan will be among those scheduled to take the mic at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Kaplan delivers his stand-up routines in comedy clubs all over the country. He has performed on the Tonight Show with... - February 27, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Legal Experts Join Line-Up of Speakers at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Laying down the law for animal welfare and good health… It’s a topic that will be addressed by two law professors at this year’s NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2 in Manhattan. Mariann Sullivan, who teaches Animal Law at Columbia Law School and Cardozo Law School, will... - February 26, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Local Gilbert Teen Attends the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Academy
Caleb is the only Arizona student selected to attend Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Academy. - February 25, 2014 - East Valley Young Marines
Chinese Medicine Expert Among Those to Speak at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
A trio of professionals from One Medical Group will kick off the second day of presentations at the 4th annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, scheduled to take place in Chelsea March 1-2. - February 25, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Vegan Chef/Baker Among Those to Appear at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Fest
Do vegans have food traditions? Kevin Archer will tackle the topic at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, taking place over the first weekend in March in Manhattan. Archer is scheduled to speak on Sunday, March 2, 4:45-5:15, on the subject of "Forging a Vegan Heritage.” - February 24, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Emmy-Winning Reporter/Runner to Present at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Plant-powered runner, reporter, and author Ellen Jaffe Jones will present a double-header at the fourth annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place March 1-2, in Chelsea. Her presentation on Saturday, March 1, 5:15-5:45 p.m., will be called “Eating Vegan in a Non-Vegan World. - February 22, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Krav Maga of Orange County Continues Investing in the Community, Led a Free Seminar to Students in the Santa Ana Police Department Foundation’s Explorer Program
Krav Maga Orange County offered a free seminar in early February to members of the Santa Ana Police Department Foundation’s Explorer Program. - February 19, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County
Code Red Flag is Pleased to Announce the Release of "Flag On The Play: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right in a World Full of Mr. Right Nows"
Flag On The Play is an informative how-to-guide, focused on recognizing the red flags that present themselves in relationships. Code Red Flag's social media sites, with over 20,000 fans, and debut book, "Flag On The Play: A Woman’s Guide to Finding Mr. Right In A World Full of Mr. Right Nows" is designed to assist singles with determining whether to stay and fight for your love or whether it’s time to call a “Flag on the Play,” run, and cut your losses. - February 19, 2014 - Code Red Flag
Operation Kidsafe Child Safety Program Coming to Augusta, GA
Families are invited for 2 days of fun and safety. Local police and fire departments have been invited to attend. 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. - February 19, 2014 - Operation Kidsafe
Shame on the Media for the Way They Reported About the "Naked Adult Pajama Party!"
Setting the Record Straight - the Complete Story of all the Sex, Drugs and Debauchery That Didn't Happen at the Naked Adult Pajama Party. - February 18, 2014 - Young Naturists America
Dogs, Veggie Art, and Vegan Nail Polish are Among the Lures for Children and Families at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Storytelling, craft projects, a musical jam session, and animal petting opportunities will all be part of the special children’s area at this year’s New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, to take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 1-2, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea. The stories... - February 18, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Holistic Heart Doc/Author to Present at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Downplaying angioplasty and pills in favor of a more holistic approach to treating heart disease, Dr. Joel Kahn will present heart-strengthening tips at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, on Sunday, March 2, in Chelsea. - February 17, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Krav Maga Orange County Welcomes Guest Instructor Kelly Campbell, Featured on National Geographic’s Fight Science, to Lead the Advanced Self Defense Tactics Seminar 3/8
Krav Maga Orange County will hold a seminar in Irvine, CA instructing on Advanced Self Defense in March led by Kelly Campbell, the highest ranked female Krav Maga instructor in the United States. - February 16, 2014 - Krav Maga Orange County
Sports Celebrity with a Big Heart Helps Out Food Bank of South Jersey on Valentine’s Day
Forget chocolates, flowers, and candlelight…helping hungry children right here in South Jersey is how NBA rising star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist wants to spend his Valentine’s Day. Kidd-Gilchrist, who plays for the Charlotte Bobcats and grew up in Somerdale, NJ, wants to give back to his... - February 16, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Cardiologist Advocating Plant-Based Diet to Speak at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Top cardiologist Dr. Robert Ostfeld will present a talk on the connection between veganism and healthy hearts at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival on Saturday, March 1, in Chelsea. Ostfeld is the founder and director of the Cardiac Wellness Program at Montefiore Medical Center... - February 16, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival to Benefit the Coalition for Healthy School Food
The NY Coalition for Healthy School Food is this year’s charity partner at the New York City Vegetarian Food Festival. The Coalition is dedicated to bringing healthier meals to schoolchildren. Storytelling, craft projects, a musical jam session, and animal petting opportunities are just some... - February 15, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore to Honor Local Role Models
Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore set to honor several individuals and organizations at its annual Women of Distinction & Community Partner's Gala. - February 14, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Free Career Exploration and Planning Webinars
Register for Career Exploration & Planning Webinar Today - February 13, 2014 - Return to Work
Val Traore and Food Bank of South Jersey Send Bottled Water Urgently Needed by Seniors and Infants in Paulsboro, NJ
When Val Traore, CEO of the Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ), heard about the ongoing complications regarding contamination of Paulsboro’s water, she added bottled water to a FBSJ Hope Mobile delivery scheduled on February 15. “The families who rely on our Hope Mobile distribution are... - February 12, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
Young Mothers Has Its First Annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser
Young Mothers INC. is having its first annual Water Our Orchids Cocktail Fundraiser on Saturday February 8th. The event will take place at the Capitol Brewing Co. in Arlington, V.A. from 4pm to 7pm. Dr. Bernard Demczuk of George Washington University will be hosting and the event will feature... - February 07, 2014 - Young Mothers Inc
Wellness Center Branch Announces Senior Director of Healthy Living
The Gateway Family YMCA - Wellness Center Branch Welcomes Lexy Anderson, Senior Director of Healthy Living - February 07, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Veterans Learn to Cook Healthy at Food Bank of South Jersey
Veterans in need are getting a tasty lesson in healthy eating at the Food Bank of South Jersey at their kitchen in Pennsauken, NJ with a six week course every Wednesday night until March 5, 2014. FBSJ’s Healthy Living Initiative is providing the education to veterans referred by Volunteers of America, which focuses on how to make ordinary food donations into extraordinary and delicious meals. - February 06, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
TECH Outreach Celebrates 10 Years of Women Empowerment Social Entrepreneurship Work
2014 is an auspicious year for TECH Outreach. This NGO, non-profit organization celebrates its tenth year anniversary. Since 2004 TECH Outreach which is based in Malaysia has been providing micro-financing for abused and abandoned women in Malaysia, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Hundreds of women and their... - February 03, 2014 - TECH Outreach
Girl Scout Honorees Welcomed Into Distinguished Company
The Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore welcomes honorees for its annual Women of Distinction and Community Partners Gala. - February 02, 2014 - Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore
Vedge Restaurant Celebrity Chefs to Appear at U.S. Veg Corp's NYC Vegetarian Food Festival
Philly’s hottest chefs will arrive in the Big Apple for the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2, in Chelsea. - February 01, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Five Points Branch Announces Aquatic Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Five Points Branch Welcomes Charles Cook, Aquatic Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Doctors, Chefs, Athletes, and Authors to Headline U.S. Veg Corp's 4th Annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival
Cardiologists, restaurant owners, vegan chefs, and world-class athletes will be among those taking the stage at the 4th annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival, March 1-2, in Manhattan. There will also be more than 100 vendors of vegan lifestyle products and foods, many offering samples. - January 31, 2014 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Elizabeth Branch Announces Membership Engagement Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Michael Brown, Membership Engagement Director. - January 31, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley Rummage Sale and eWaste Collection
Rummage Sale & eWaste Collection benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley. - January 29, 2014 - Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and Greater East Valley
Food Bank of South Jersey Receives Grant from Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation
The Food Bank of South Jersey (FBSJ) has received a $3,500.00 grant from the Bottom Dollar Food Charitable Foundation to assist with feeding programs to help food insecure children and families in the South Jersey region. Pamela Pernot, Director External Relations stated, “This generous... - January 29, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey
MaleSurvivor Supports NCPTC Review of USA Swimming Safe Sport Program
MaleSurvivor: the National Organization Against Male Sexual Victimization publicly praised USA Swimming upon the release of today's report assessing the Safe Sport program. "USA Swimming is to be commended for proactively engaging the National Child Protection Training Center (NCPTC) to... - January 28, 2014 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Obama Launches Effort to Battle Campus Sexual Assault Epidemic: National Group Applauds Efforts and Thanks Sexual Assault Survivors for Their Role
This week, President Barack Obama announced the launch of a new focus to combat the alarming rate of sexual assaults committed on college campuses. According to a new report by the White House, college women are the most at-risk for rape and sexual assault. Sarah Rice from MTV is an ambassador for PAVE: Promoting Awareness, Victim Empowerment - the national nonprofit that convened the National Campus Sexual Assault Summit at Georgetown Law in September of 2013. - January 26, 2014 - PAVE
Tickets on Sale for JFCS 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge
JFCS the premier local safety net social service organization, has opened ticket sales for its 10th Annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting & Golf Challenge to be held Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club. - January 25, 2014 - Jewish Family & Children's Service
Double Amputee Parachutes Into College Bowl Games
Dana Bowman deploys special chute honoring Coalition to Salute America's Heroes. - January 24, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Free2Luv and Vin-T Bikini Create Custom Seattle Seahawks Bikinis to Benefit Bullying Prevention
Free2Luv, a nonprofit passionate about empowering youth, teams up with Vin-T Bikini to create custom Seattle Seahawks bikinis to benefit bullying prevention program. - January 24, 2014 - Free2Luv
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Sponsors Two Families for 7th Annual Wounded Warriors Ski Week
Week-long trip to Breckenridge aims to build esteem, restore family bonds. - January 22, 2014 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting - David S. Sumner Venous Summit: When Things Go Wrong - A Rare Case of Mismanagement
The increasing number of practitioners who treat patients with venous disease is creating an unexpected side effect - a substantial variation in care patterns and quality. The outcomes are not always desirable for patients and for venous disease in general. The time has come for professional societies to take a hard look at this situation and decide what can be done to improve it. - January 22, 2014 - American Venous Forum
In "You Rescue Me" Contest, Accolades Go to the Dogs
American Dog Rescue Foundation is putting a new spin on dog rescue, with a new national contest launching January 15. The “You Rescue Me” contest is intended to celebrate man’s best friend in an entirely new way—by focusing on how dogs rescue humans, rather than the other... - January 22, 2014 - American Dog Rescue
Klee Associates, Inc. Closes SAP Training Practice to Focus Exclusively on JD Edwards
Klee Associates, Inc., with a decade of experience training SAP project teams, super users, and end users, announced today that they are closing the doors on their SAP practice. - January 22, 2014 - Klee Associates, Inc
American Venous Forum 26th Annual Meeting Offers Innovative Research
The American Venous Forum will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. AVF Annual Meetings bring together internationally recognized thought leaders, expert investigators and clinicians in venous and lymphatic disease. Program highlights include Scientific Sessions on Superficial Vein Disease, Chronic Venous Obstructions, Venous Thromboembolism/IVC Filters, and Venous Mix. - January 20, 2014 - American Venous Forum
MLK Day of Service 2014: Food Bank of South Jersey Thankful for Volunteer Help to Meeting Increased Demand
Individuals and Seniors honor Martin Luther King with a day of service at the Food Bank of South Jersey. - January 19, 2014 - Food Bank of South Jersey