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Gardening Helps Ex-Cons
Leadership Albuquerque and transitional living center, Dismas House New Mexico, invites Albuquerque community members dedicated to promoting social justice and peace to assist in a greenhouse “raising” on Saturday April 21, 2012 at Dismas House New Mexico’s Men’s... - April 08, 2012 - Dismas House New Mexico
Raleigh’s Business Alliance Rally 2012 Spotlights Industry Experts to Lead Breakout Sessions at Expo
Women’s Power Networking’s annual event features breakout sessions with local business owners and entrepreneurs at the WPN Business Alliance Rally May 19th business expo. - April 07, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
Institute for Truth in Accounting Hosts Balanced Budget Talk
The full cost of a proposed bill is rarely presented to legislators in Illinois. - April 06, 2012 - Institute for Truth in Accounting
Burke County Teens Performing for OutRaleigh 2012
DV8, a teenage band from Burke County in North Carolina, will perform at the OutRaleigh festival on May 5, 2012; admission is free. - April 06, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
Jeffrey Epstein, Science Philanthropist, Organizes a Global Doomsday Conference
Jeffrey Epstein, science philanthropist, organizes a global Doomsday conference to identify the greatest threats to the Earth. - April 05, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Southern Circuit Independent Film Series Concludes with “Lunch Line”
The Chattanooga Film Society (CFS) is concluding its presentation of the Southern Circuit independent film series on Monday, April 16th with a screening of Lunch Line at Loose Cannon Parties & Events, at 1800 Rossville Avenue, in Chattanooga's south side. The film follows six kids from one of... - April 05, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Charities Partner to Support First Responders
Non-profit organizations Operation Gratitude and Team Rubicon are joining forces to supply "First Responder Kits" to volunteers assisting with disaster relief. - April 04, 2012 - Operation Gratitude
Who’s Bad in Concert at OutRaleigh 2012
Who's Bad, a Michael Jackson tribute band, will be the headliner performance at the free OutRaleigh festival on May 5, 2012. - April 04, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event in North Canton
Parents can attend this event and at No Charge 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 03, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Krav Maga Orange County Gives Specialized Self-Defense Seminar to Seniors
Krav Maga Orange County a specially developed and customized self-defense course to seniors and disabled persons. - April 02, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
UK Pasty Tax Leads Floods of People to Bake Their Own
Talk of VAT on hot pies and pasties has seen a 300% increase in people buying bakery experience days. Bestexperience.co.uk reported that demand started to rocket as soon as VAT was announced on 21 March 2012, and has been rising ever since. The experience day company has selected the UK’s... - March 31, 2012 - Best Experience
Harvardwood Congratulates Its "Most Staffable TV Writers" for 2012
Five writers have been selected for the 2nd annual list of Harvardwood’s Most Staffable TV Writers. A panel of 22 industry professionals selected these writers based on their original TV pilots completed during the Harvardwood Writers Program this past fall. - March 31, 2012 - Harvardwood
WTS Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala to Feature Astronaut Story Musgrave
“A Night of New Horizons” will be the theme of WTS NC Triangle Chapter’s Annual Scholarship and Awards Gala held on April 25th, 2012 at the Cardinal Club in Raleigh, NC. The theme was inspired by featured speaker Astronaut Story Musgrave. Mr. Musgrave is an engaging modern-day renaissance man, and will share his remarkable story at the gala. In addition, the emcee will be WRAL reporter and anchor Renee Chou. WTS-NC Triangle Chapter's gala raises funds for college scholarships and outreach. - March 30, 2012 - WTS - NC Triangle Chapter
Science Philanthropist, Jeffrey Epstein, Convenes a Conference of Nobel Laureates to Define Gravity
Twenty one of the world’s top physicists, including three Nobel Laureates, opened a symposium on St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands to debate the essence of gravity and a unified gravity theory. - March 29, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
Art for Autism
A silent art auction and informative presentation to benefit The Friendship Network for Children. The Friendship Network for Children is a non-profit mental health organization that provides counseling, groups and advocacy for children and teens with Autism. - March 29, 2012 - The Friendship Network for Children
MaleSurvivor Responds to Reports That in 1998 Sandusky Labelled "Likely Pedophile"
MaleSurvivor Advisory Board Chairman Richard Gartner issues a statement reacting to the news that in 1998 Dr. Alycia Chambers, a psychologist who looked into allegations of abuse made against Jerry Sandusky, found his behavior "fit the profile" of a likely pedophile. - March 28, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Robert Patillo to Introduce Sample Legislation to Repeal "Stand Your Ground Laws" in Georgia
Democratic Candidate for Georgia State Representative (D-53) to introduce Legislation to protect Georgia’s Citizens in wake of Trayvon Martin tragedy. - March 28, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia
Butterfly Release and Egg Hunt
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church and The Chapel of St. Andrew Episcopal Church on the Campus of St. Andrew’s School will host the annual Butterfly Release and Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 4pm at the Chapel of St. Andrew on the Campus of St. Andrew’s School in Boca... - March 28, 2012 - Saint Gregorys Episcopal Church
Child Safety Event Announced in New Orleans Area
Take advantage of the same machine that the FBI uses. Parents get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - March 28, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Nonviolent Peaceforce Featured at High Level Briefing at the UN
Over 130 representatives of UN member States, Observers, UN officials and civil society representatives met Friday at the UN, for a high level briefing organized by the Permanent Missions of Belgium, Benin, Costa Rica and Philippines, to discuss broadening the concept of peacekeeping to include the contribution of civil society to the unarmed protection of civilians in conflict situations. - March 28, 2012 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Raleigh Business Alliance Rally Accepting Applications for Exhibitors and Spotlight Speakers
Women’s Power Networking invites Triangle area businesses to exhibit and be breakout session speakers at their annual business expo. The day long Business Alliance Rally will be held at the McKimmon Center Saturday, May 19, 2012. - March 26, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
Seneca South Carolina Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event
Same advanced technology that the FBI uses. Parents receive a lifetime set of digital fingerprints a form ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. 3rd Annual Eggstravaganza Saturday 10am – 3pm Bring your camera and Easter basket for a day filled with fun activities for the entire family. All proceeds benefit Collins Home & Family Ministries. - March 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Robert Patillo Responds to the Trayvon Martin Tragedy
Candidate for Georgia State Representative (D-53) call for repeal of SB 369 - March 23, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia
Nashville Amnesty Chapter Hosts Third Annual Human Rights Conference
The Nashville Chapter of Amnesty International is gearing up for its third annual conference on April 7th to discuss key human rights issues. - March 23, 2012 - Nashville Amnesty
Boys and Men Healing Film Screenings at Penn State
Penn State will host two screenings of Boys and Men Healing, a leading documentary produced by Big Voice Pictures about the affects of male child sexual abuse and the importance of healing, speaking out, and advocating for ending the cycle of the sexual abuse of boys. This event is hosted by Penn State University. - March 22, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
World Overcomers Christian Church Opens New ONEL1FE Facility
Local Church Celebrates Opening of 25,000-Square-Foot Space Dedicated to Students in Sixth Through 12th Grades - March 22, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Student Vets Seek Stress Management, Connections at Coming Home Project Retreat, March 28-31, Near Yosemite National Park
The Coming Home Project today announced a special retreat for Student Veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars that will take place March 28 to 31 near Yosemite National Park. Attending the retreat will be women and men veterans from around the USA. The Coming Home Project is a nationally... - March 21, 2012 - Coming Home Project
OCA Calls for Thorough Investigation Into the Alleged Shooting Deaths of Teenage Girls
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) is deeply concerned about the alleged shooting deaths of children by the police. The OCA has taken note of the alleged circumstances under which 16 year old Vanessa Kirkland of Greenwich Town was killed last night, March 20, as well as the death of... - March 21, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Film Chattanooga Hosts First Happy Hour Event
Film Chattanooga is holding its first semi-annual Happy Hour event to take place at “The Social,” on March 27th, at 5:00pm. - March 21, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
St. Louis Area Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event
High tech unit like the FBI uses. Families get a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and a form ready to hand to law enforcement in an emergency. - March 20, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
877-HELP-4-HEP; a Peer Advocacy Success Story
The first week of February brought both good news and bad news to Mary*. She learned that her husband was an early responder to the powerful triple drug cocktail for hepatitis C. She also found out that their family’s state-sponsored health insurance coverage was going to be... - March 19, 2012 - The Support Partnership
Pink Slip Mid-Michigan Networking Employment Event
Work together with area businesses, schools, community leaders and others against Michigan's unemployment rate. With up to 76,000 available jobs in Michigan, these events help connect the hiring business with the correct employee. Pre-registration is encouraged at www.pinkslipmidmichigan. - March 18, 2012 - Pink Slip Mid-Michigan
Free Child Safety Days in Waco with Operation Kidsafe
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. - March 17, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Summit and Speaker Series Woman of Action: Key to Equity, Justice and Peace
A Celebration of Women TM Foundation Inc. holds a summit of Women of Action with a speaker series on the subject of global unity, empowerment of women and humanity, public service and positive personal transformation. - March 17, 2012 - A Celebration of Women
Kansas City Welcomes Operation Kidsafe Free Kids Safety Event
Same unit that the FBI uses. Parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints a form ready to hand to law enforcement. - March 16, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Seeds Community Center Rivals Big Brothers Big Sisters Heart GA for Recycling Title
National Fundraising-by-Recycling Program Sponsors Eco-friendly Contest - March 15, 2012 - Seeds Community Center
Do You Like Running and Drinking? Running for Brews Comes to Macdintons
Starting Tuesday March 20th at 7pm, South Tampa's Macdintons will be hosting Running for Brews social group running club. The runners will be able to enjoy a beautiful route around Historic Hyde Park and then enjoy a multitude of drink specials provided by Macdintons. All levels of runners are welcome. - March 15, 2012 - Running for Brews
Bishop G.A. Thompson of Jubilee Christian Church to Speak at World Overcomers Christian Church
Father of Senior Pastor Andy Thompson to Address Worshippers with a Message of God’s Eternal Kingdom on Sunday, March 18 - March 15, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
The LGBT Center of Raleigh Receives Trailblazer Award
The LGBT Center of Raleigh, organizer of the second annual OutRaleigh festival themed “All Families Matter,” announces today that the Human Rights Campaign has honored it with the Trailblazer Award. The award recognizes an individual or organization that has contributed to improving the... - March 14, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
CD Sales Nets Donations for the Troops "We Care" Packages
For The Troops announced today an $815 donation which will be used for postage to ship seventy-one (71) “We Care” packages to our Freedom Fighters serving in a war zone. The donation was the result of proceeds from the sales of the CDs “Our Flag” and “The Statue of... - March 13, 2012 - For The Troops Charity Golf Tournament
UN Considering Civilians’ Role in Peacekeeping and Protecting Threatened Civilians - South Sudan Country Leader Returning to Testify
Several missions to the United Nations (UN) as well as other UN entities will focus on Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) as an effective tool for the protection of civilians and prevention of violence on March 16-23. The work of Nonviolent Peaceforce, a Minnesota-founded organization, will be... - March 13, 2012 - Nonviolent Peaceforce
Cooperation is a Major Force for Evolution
Martin Novak, Professor of Biology and Mathematics Harvard University and Director of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard, still believes that cooperation is a major force for evolution. His controversial book, Super Cooperators, was published this time last year and will be published as a series in the UK's Daily Telegraph. - March 12, 2012 - The Jeffrey Epstein Foundation
San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73
The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball
Z-Day 2012 Hosted by the Zeitgeist Movement SA on 17th March at Adelaide University
The Zeitgeist Movement’s annual flagship event hosts a series of thought-provoking presentations and lectures from academics and experts in the fields of economic, environmental and social sustainability to inspire and empower the desire for change that lies in the hearts of so many. The aim of the event is to focus on practical solutions that are viable right now, and easily accessible to ordinary people. - March 11, 2012 - The Zeitgeist Movement South Australia
Sarah Ridley-Gal, Green Projects Manager of OIC of Broward County Invited to be Part of Local White House Roundtable Discussion on Environment
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Broward County’s Green Projects Manager, Sarah Ridley-Gal was invited to be part of a discussion with President Obama's Principal Environmental Policy Advisor, Nancy Sutley, along with about 20 other women environmental leaders. - March 10, 2012 - OIC of South Florida
Judge Larry Axelrood Endorsed by Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Chicago Fraternal Order of Police
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, the Chicago Fraternal Order of Police and Personal PAC announced their endorsement of Judge Larry Axelrood in his bid to become judge in Cook County’s 9th Judicial Subcircuit. This group joins Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl, Cook County Commissioner Larry... - March 10, 2012 - Elect Judge Axelrood
Youth Group at Shir Ha-Ma’alot Temple Receive Training from Krav Maga Orange County
Krav Maga Orange County gives introductory self-defense lessons and intro to F.A.S.T. to teens at Shir Ha-Ma’a lot Temple in Irvine - March 09, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
OutRaleigh 2012 Festival to Address Social Equality Concerns
The LGBT Center of Raleigh announces today that OutRaleigh 2012 will include expo booths and activities that address social, economic and legal inequalities faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. - March 08, 2012 - LGBT Center of Raleigh
Nonprofit Mobile Fitness Academy Hits the Street to Fight Childhood Obesity
Daddy’s Girl – is pleased to announce their 2012 Spring Fitness Academy school tour, benefiting father – daughters in the Washington, D.C area. - March 08, 2012 - Daddy's Girl
Robert Patillo Supports Efforts to Stop the Attack on Workers' Rights & Civil Liberties
Attorney Robert H. Patillo II, a candidate for State Representative (D-53) issued the following statement in opposition to Senate Bill 469 which would criminalize the freedoms of speech and peaceful assembly for Workers in Georgia. - March 08, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia