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America’s Family Pet Expo to Salute Hollywood Pets at 2012 Event
World Pet Association announces “Salute to Hollywood Pets” theme for the 23rd Annual America’s Family Pet Expo in Orange County April 20-22. - March 08, 2012 - World Pet Association
Southern Circuit Independent Film Series Continues with “A Good Man”
The Chattanooga Film Society continues its presentation of the Southern Circuit Film series with a screening of the film "A Good Man." - March 04, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Austin Center for Design Publishes Wicked Problems: Problems Worth Solving; Gives it Away for Free Online
Book Acts as a Call-to-Action for Design-Driven Disruptive Innovation in the Form of Social Entrepreneurship - March 03, 2012 - Austin Center for Design
Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel, the Rewards of Being Happy & Lucky in Life
Are you happy, go lucky in life? If so, Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel is just the ticket. If you are fortunate enough to have purchased a ticket to this Sold Out event, Feed the Hungry is raffling off more than $10,000 dollars in valuable prizes including a Rolex Watch, beach vacation, valuable paintings and a dozen other prizes as part of the price of admission. In fact, one prize will be drawn every 10 minutes. That should make some lucky supporters happy indeed. - March 03, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
Common Toxins in Our Homes, Schools and Workplaces
The Global Indoor Health Network is releasing its position statement highlighting the main threats to human health hidden in our homes, schools and workplaces. It is time for our national and world leaders to develop a comprehensive health response. - March 03, 2012 - Global Indoor Health Network
WikiQueer Celebrates Inauguration: Online Encyclopedia and Resource for the LGBT Communities Launches
Non-profit wiki project allows global LGBT communities to document and edit their own collective knowledge on LGBT topics and compile information from other online projects. - March 03, 2012 - Aequalitas Project, Inc.
Operation Kidsafe - Free Child Safety Event, Houston and Baytown
Same machine that the FBI uses. Gives parents a lifetime set of digital fingerprints and life saving safety information. - March 02, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Women's Power Networking Raleigh Taps Nancy Welsh, CEO of Builders of Hope, to Present at March 9th Event
Nancy Welsh is an innovator in affordable housing and green building. Her passion has led to developing a solution that addresses both the shortage of affordable housing and the tear-down epidemic. - March 02, 2012 - Women's Power Networking
New Nonprofit Organization Established: Every Girl Deserves a Leading Man
Daddy’s Girl is pleased to announce the launch of the only nonprofit organization focused on Father – Daughter healthy relationships serving the Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland area. - March 02, 2012 - Daddy's Girl
Krav Maga Orange County Trains Church Members at Orange County Megachurch Mariners
Krav Maga of Orange County provides basic self-defense and 3rd party defense training to staff at Mariners Church in Irvine, California. - March 01, 2012 - Krav Maga Orange County
Second Annual Metro Moms Expo to be Held in Hoboken, NJ
Local Vendors, Parenting & Career Workshops, Networking Opportunities and More – Specially Designed for Urban Parents - February 28, 2012 - Metro Moms Network, LLC
MaleSurvivor Calls on the Boy Scouts of America to Publicly Acknowledge the Mistakes of Its Past and Commit to Establishing Clear Standards for Reporting Sexual Assault
Dr. Richard Gartner, chair of MaleSurvivor's Advisory Board and author of Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse, issued a statement responding to recent news stories that executives in the Boy Scouts of America refused to contact police after receiving allegations... - February 27, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Alegria… Cirque De San Miguel a Story of Hope & Happiness
“Alegria…Cirque de San Miguel” is a story of hope and happiness. The story begins... if you have no voice, Scream! If you have no legs, Run! If you have no hope, Invent! Feed the Hungry San Miguel is for many children and families, a story of hope and an opportunity for nourishment, enrichment and education. - February 27, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
AmpleHarvest.org Announces AmpleMusic.org - Fighting Hunger in America with Music
Original Music Written About Hunger in America Now Available Online to Help AmpleHarvest.org’s Fresh Food for Pantries Campaign. - February 26, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
The New Jersey Junior Classical League to Hold Certamen Competition at Princeton University
The New Jersey Junior Classical League (New Jersey JCL) announces its plans to hold its 2012 Certamen competition on March 20, 2012 at Princeton University. The Certamen will encompass a series of competitive events, all centering on knowledge of Latin and antiquity. Participants and spectators... - February 26, 2012 - New Jersey Junior Classical League
World Overcomers Christian Church Hosts Fashion Exchange to Aid Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure®
Church’s Next Level Woman Ministry Raises Funds with “My Sister’s Closet” Event - February 26, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Judge Larry Axelrood Receives Highest Ratings from Bar Associations of All Candidates in Race for Circuit Court Judge in Cook County’s 9th Subcircuit
Judge Larry Axelrood leads as the candidate with the highest bar association ratings in the race for Circuit Court Judge in Cook County's 9th Subcircuit and is the only candidate running who has been found “Highly Qualified” by the Chicago Bar Association. - February 25, 2012 - Elect Judge Axelrood
U.S. Veg Corp to Present Matt Frazier
New York City’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival will get underway the weekend of March 3-4, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. In addition to vegan vendors and entertainers, there will be a bevy of energetic speakers revealing their tips for living a blissful vegan life. Here’s a little Q&A with one of the experts whom festival-goers will be listening to. - February 24, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
The Second Annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival Heats Up Next Weekend
Ironman triathelete Brendan Brazier will be one of the experts to speak at the second annual New York City Vegetarian Food festival, organizers announced recently. The event will take place March 3-4, 10AM-5PM at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan, 125 W. 18th Street. - February 23, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
U.S. Veg Corp to Present Dr. Michael Greger
New York City’s second annual Vegetarian Food Festival will get underway the weekend of March 3-4, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. In addition to vegan vendors and entertainers, there will be a bevy of energetic speakers revealing their tips for living a blissful vegan life. - February 22, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
At Second Annual Vegetarian Festival New Yorkers Can Learn Effective Advocacy
Organizers of the New York City Vegetarian Food Festival announced recently that Ashley Byrne will be a featured speaker at the event, which will take place March 3-4, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan. Bryne is the Campaigns Manager for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals... - February 21, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Robert Patillo, Georgia House District 53 Candidate, Announces Support for HR 1335
Robert Patillo Announces Support for HR 1335;Democrat Robert Patillo Reaffirms support for local control over public education. - February 21, 2012 - Patillo For Georgia
Local Animal Rescue Saves Beagle and Then Raises Money for Her Surgery to Walk
Stella is a beagle pup who was bounced around to two different shelters before being spotted by Operation Ava's rescue coordinator. Stella has a disorder where her knee-caps are misplaced, and she cannot walk properly. Operation Ava has raised enough money for Stella to get the surgery she needs and hopefully, with Operation Ava's help, a new family to love her! - February 19, 2012 - Operation Ava
Pack up the Pooch; America’s Family Pet Expo Announces Fido Friday
This year, four-legged members of the family are invited to partake in the fun at the OC Fair and Event Center - Friday, April 20 - February 17, 2012 - World Pet Association
The Chattanooga Film Society Presents "Mud on the Stars"
The Chattanooga Film Society is holding its winter quarterly meeting at the downtown Chattanooga YMCA, at 6:00 PM, on Thursday, February 23rd. - February 17, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
World Overcomers Christian Church Hosts Israel Houghton and New Breed on Wednesday, March 7
Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church’s Grammy Award-Winning Worship Minister to Perform in the Triangle - February 17, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Statement on Cardinal Edward Egan's Recent Retraction of Apology to Survivors of Sexual Assault
Reacting to Cardinal Edward Egan's recent retraction of the apology he gave to survivors of sexual abuse committed by priests in his own diocese, Mikele Rauch, a member of the MaleSurvivor Weekend of Recovery team and author of Healing the Soul After Religious Abuse issued the following... - February 16, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
Cape Fear Farm Heritage Association to Hold Southern Farm Days
Southern Farm Days event Saturday, March 17-Sunday, March 18 from 9 am - 5 pm at Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina in Lake Waccamaw, NC. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Homes. - February 15, 2012 - Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.
Reptile Show and Sale at the America’s Family Pet Expo: Enthusiasts Now Able to Sell and Purchase Throughout the Weekend
From spotted, striped to scaled and smooth, all species of reptiles to make their debut at America’s Family Pet Expo at the OC Fair and Event Center, April 20-22. - February 15, 2012 - World Pet Association
Workshop to Teach Middle School-Age Girls of Color to Develop Software Programming Skills and Create Interactive Video Games
Black Girls Code, a non-profit organization helping girls of color, ages 7 to 14, to become successful computer programmers is holding its second software development workshop from February 18, 2012 - March 24, 2012 in partnership with the San Francisco office of ThoughtWorks. The 6 week long... - February 14, 2012 - BlackGirlsCode
Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting at Kidfest 2012
Kidfest 2012 Free admission, parent resources, kids activities, demonstrations and much more. - February 14, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
Exhibit Space and Sponsorships Now Available for World Pet Association’s America’s Family Pet Expo
Interested Pet-Related Businesses and Organizations are invited to be a part of the April 20-22, 2012 Orange County Event. - February 13, 2012 - World Pet Association
Feed the Hungry Annual Raffle & Silent Auction Presents Alegría: Cirque De San Miguel
Happiness envelopes you at Alegría...Cirque de San Miguel, a dazzling GravityWorks performance and seated banquet presented by Feed the Hungry San Miguel during its Annual Raffle & Silent Auction at the Rosewood Hotel on Sunday, March 11, from 1:00-3:30pm. - February 11, 2012 - Feed the Hungry San Miguel
U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor an Inspiring Keynote Speaker at OIC of Broward County Graduation Ceremony
Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Broward County held its annual graduation last week with Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employment and Training, Jane Oates as this year’s keynote speaker. - February 11, 2012 - OIC of South Florida
OCA Concerned About the Possible Effects Riverton Fire Will Have on Children’s Health
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA) has taken note of the ongoing fire at the Riverton City Dump, which is affecting sections of the corporate area. While the OCA acknowledges the efforts being carried out by the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and its partners in... - February 10, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Chaine des Rotisseurs at Restaurant Mazzi in Lancaster, PA
Chaine des Rotisseurs, Lancaster Bailliage holds its holiday dinner at restaurant Mazzi. New member induction ceremony will be held 12 March 2012. Mid-Atlantic Young Chef's competition to be held 11 March, 2012 in York, PA. - February 09, 2012 - Chaine des Rotisseurs
Go to the Vegetarian Festival, Win a One-Week Vegan Sailing Vacation
“Vegan” isn’t just about eating anymore. It applies to clothing, bath products, stationery items, and now even sailing the seas. With the second annual New York City Vegetarian Food Festival just one month away, organizers announced recently that all festival-goers will have a... - February 08, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
Chattanooga Film Society Continues the Southern Circuit Independent Film Series with "The Toe Tactic"
The Chattanooga Film Society is holding a screening of the independent film "The Toe Tactic" and a Q and A session with the director of the film will follow. - February 08, 2012 - Chattanooga Film Society
Children’s Advocate Commissions Investigation Into Drowning of St. Andrew College Students
The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), under the direction of the Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon-Harrison, today February 6, 2012, commissioned an investigation into the drowning of 15 year old Shane Burke and 16 year old Demel Osbourne. The boys who are students of St. Andrew... - February 06, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate
Three Americans Embark on a 7,000 Mile, 2 Year Journey Across Africa for Clean Water
Non-profit organization Walking4Water makes an unprecedented journey to bring awareness and resources to those in need - February 05, 2012 - Walking4Water
World Renowned Architect and Inventor Michael Reynolds to Lecture in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is one of the most toxic, blighted, and unemployed cities in America. In response to this growing crisis, Yeadon based nonprofit LoveLovingLove Inc. has been working for over three years to bring an “Earthship” to the ailing city. In April, they will be one step closer. - February 05, 2012 - LoveLovingLove Inc
Advocacy Group Warns FDA on New Hydrocodone Formulations
A consumer advocacy group has warned the FDA that new single entity, extended-release (ER) formulations of the opioid painkiller hydrocodone could bring on the next tidal wave of overdose deaths and addictions if approved by the agency. Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc. (ARPO),... - February 03, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.
World Overcomers Christian Church Hosts Valentine’s Celebration on Friday, Feb. 10
Singles, Engaged and Married Couples Encouraged to Attend Festive Event - February 03, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Vegetarian Food Festival Takes Second Bite Out of Big Apple
The first weekend of March will see the second annual NYC Vegetarian Food Festival, the blowout event for foodies, locavores, vegetarians, vegans, flexitarians, and all those who want to find out more about living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. - February 01, 2012 - U.S. Veg Corp.
World Overcomers Christian Church Debuts “A Moment Of Truth” Series with Senior Pastor Andy Thompson
New Video Series Designed to Inspire and Motivate Viewers - January 29, 2012 - World Overcomers Christian Church
Destination Science Blasts Off in Dallas/Fort Worth
Summer Science Camp offers cutting-edge alternative to other summer programs by grooming tomorrow’s science “super-heroes.” Destination Science is expanding to the Dallas/Fort Worth area this upcoming summer. - January 27, 2012 - Destination Science
HOPE Ranch Learning Academy, Hudson, FL "If I Were Your Superhero" Play Fundraiser - Autism Awareness Tampa Bay
Raising Autism awareness in Tampa Bay community through the arts. HOPE Youth Ranch hosts "If I Were Your Superhero." Proceeds to benefit HOPE Ranch Learning academy which teaches children with Autism. HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc. is a 5013c based in Hudson, Florida on a 9 acre ranch focusing on therapeutic services, special education and Equine assist therapy. - January 26, 2012 - HOPE Youth Ranch, Inc.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Announce New Board Members and Board Chair
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee (BGCMT) is pleased to announce the addition of 10 new members to its 2012 Board of Directors, along with the appointment of a new Board Chairman. Making up the organization's Board of Directors are community and business leaders from both Davidson and... - January 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
New National Hepatitis C Helpline Promises "One Call – Lots of Help"
A new national helpline, 877-HELP-4-HEP, run by and for people affected by hepatitis C will formally launch February 1, 2012. This new consumer resource is the result of a year-long collaboration among five national nonprofits with a combined 90 years’ experience in phone-based peer... - January 24, 2012 - The Support Partnership
Free Educational Fit-n-Fun Fest Planned for Kids and Families in Winter Park
Junior League of Greater Orlando (JLGO) Hosts Kids in the Kitchen Event for Central Florida Families to Promote Importance of Eating Right and Staying Healthy. - January 22, 2012 - Junior League of Greater Orlando