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Help for Those Alone for the Holidays
CreatingExtendedFamilies.com matches adults platonically to create surrogate extended family relationships. - November 09, 2009 - Creating Extended Families llc
Do You Think Pink 365 or Just 31?
Women battling breast cancer need your help year round not just in the month of October. - November 09, 2009 - Celebrate in Pink,LLC
2010 Maysville Volunteer Fire Company Money Calendars for Sale
Maysville Volunteer Fire Company of Grant County, WV is Selling 2010 Money Calendars. - November 07, 2009 - Maysville Volunteer Fire Company
Celebrate the Holidays "Philadelphia Style" with the Independence Visitor Center Corporation
The holiday season is upon us, and the Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market Streets, invites visitors and locals to get into the holiday spirit. Stop by the Visitor Center to experience a bit of holiday fun with our upcoming activities. The Independence Visitor Center wants to... - November 05, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Immigration Voice: Advisory Board Announcement
IV announces the formation of an advisory board comprising of prominent leaders from world of law, policy, politics and industry. - November 05, 2009 - Immigration Voice
Navesink Challenge 15k and 5k Races to be Held on November 29, 2009
On Sunday, November 29, the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC) together with the Middletown Youth Athletic Association (MYAA) will host the ninth annual Navesink Challenge, which starts and finishes at Bodman Park in Middletown, N.J. Proceeds from the event will benefit MYAA, which sponsors baseball, soccer and other athletic activities in Middletown. In the past eight years, the Navesink Challenge has attracted nearly 4,000 participants and raised more than $33,000 for its beneficiaries. - November 04, 2009 - Jersey Shore Running Club
A New Political Medium is Born
MyStatesBook.com is a new website where American Citizens can Discuss, Research, and Vote on Issues affecting the Nation. - November 01, 2009 - MyStatesBook
Abandoned Dogs and Incarcerated Teens Work Together Toward Freedom and a Better Future
Cindy Vickers of Loosen the Leash, teams up with the Animal Protective Association of Missouri to deliver a curriculum of change to troubled teens. By partnering with the APA of Missouri, Vickers is addressing two prominent issues facing the St. Louis Metropolitan community; unwanted shelter dogs and training opportunities for juvenile delinquents. Through her disciplined dog-training program, troubled teens gain valuable life skills and the trained dogs become desirable adoption candidates. - October 28, 2009 - Loosen the Leash
Dunn Capital Partner Withdraws Support on Emgold Mining Corp’s Gold Mining Project
After much research and deliberation, Dunn Capital Partners has decided to withdraw their support of the Idaho-Maryland Mine project in Grass Valley, California. Based on a unanimous vote, Dunn Capital Partners requires all extractive industry projects to support private equity firm’s social... - October 23, 2009 - Dunn Capital
New Voice Offers Radical Solutions to the Violence in the Black Community
"African American mothers and fathers are shedding rivers of tears because they are losing their sons at an alarming rate. They deserve solutions and action, not rhetoric" says, Malik Green, author of The Black-Print and founder of Going Beyond The Dream, a non-profit organization whose goal is to unite and empower the descendants of African slaves. - October 22, 2009 - Going Beyond The Dream
Nebraska PTA Holds 86th Annual Convention
The 86th Annual Convention of the Nebraska Parent Teacher Association was held in Bellevue, Nebraska on October 10th, 2009. In attendance were delegates representing 100 PTA units, the Nebraska PTA State Board and the National PTA President Elect, Betsy Landers. Attendees heard from Betsy Landers... - October 20, 2009 - Nebraska PTA
AmpleHarvest.org Helping More Than 1,000 Food Pantries in 150-Days
AmpleHarvest.org announces its 1,000th food pantry partner in celebration of World Food Day. One in eight Americans, equal to the populations of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania combined, now rely on pantries to help feed them. - October 20, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Successful Single Parenting Workshop
In our grandparent’s day the most accepted way to do family was to have mum, dad and children living together under one roof. ‘Nuclear’ family is still predominant today, however more and more we’re seeing families become ‘extended’ and through divorce,... - October 18, 2009 - SuccessfulSingleParenting
Lebanon Church to Offer Free Technical Seminars
Pittsburgh, PA area church planning to offer free online technical resources and training. - October 12, 2009 - Lebanon Church
Chamber Recognized for Energy Saving Efforts
The Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce has been honored by Efficiency Maine for its part in promoting and encouraging County businesses to adopt energy efficient practices and equipment. - October 11, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
Family Service Steps Up to Live United
Family Service just kicked off their employee campaign to support the United Way of Burlington County. Family Service set this year’s Live United goal at $49,424.02 – $1.00 more than they raised last year. Why? Because every dollar from every employee who participates really does matter! - October 09, 2009 - Family Service
New Statewide School Curriculum Has Students Energized
A new statewide academic curriculum developed by Efficiency Maine, a program of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC), and the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA), aimed at changing our children’s approach towards energy concepts was launched at Yarmouth Elementary School today. - October 03, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego & Enjoy a Concert for Courage
Kids Included Together’s ‘Over the Edge’ & ‘Concert for Courage’: two daring and dynamic charity events benefiting San Diego youth. - October 02, 2009 - Kids Included Together
Volunteers Wrap to Benefit National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's National Inclusion Project recently announced their 6th annual holiday gift-wrapping awareness campaign and fundraiser, Wrapping for Inclusion. The campaign will take place in shopping malls and stores across the country throughout the 2009 Holiday season. - September 25, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
Geochemist and Mining Consultant to Speak at College: Raising Public Awareness About the Hazards of Mercury as a Global Pollutant
Research group hosts film festival and lecture series to enlighten the public regarding the hazards of mercury contamination. - September 24, 2009 - College of William & Mary Mercury Global Inquiry Group (sGIG)
Dominican Republic, Not Only a Paradise
Los Niños de Leonardo y Meredith, Inc. is a non-profit organization, committed to improving the lives of children living in poverty. - September 18, 2009 - Los Niños de Leonardo y Meredith
Family Service and Rutgers University Join Forces
Family Service recently initiated a partnership with Rutgers University, New Brunswick that informs adolescents from Family Service Specialized Foster Care and children’s residential programs of the state funding available to them for post-secondary education. Two teens and staff from... - September 17, 2009 - Family Service
Grammy Award Latin Jazz Artist Poncho Sanchez Headlines Downtown Street Jam
Downtown Street Jam is free concert that takes place Saturday, September 12 in downtown Riverside with headliner Poncho Sanchez. Also, family entertainment and music from 2-5:30 p.m. and free salsa dance lessons courtesy of UC Riverside Salsa Dance Club starting at 5:30 p.m. Grammy Award Latin Jazz artist Poncho Sanchez and his eight piece ensemble performs from 7-8:30p.m. - September 11, 2009 - Riverside Downtown Partnership
Lamorinda Cities Prepare for Disasters
On Sunday, October 18th, the Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Committee and the City of Orinda will host a training drill for Lamorinda CERTs, employees of the Lamorinda cities and the neighborhood group leaders. It will be an opportunity for CERTs. cities, Canyon, Fire Departments, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to practice their response to a simulated emergency in the tri-city area. - September 05, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Morton Grove Action Party Supports Local Girl Scout
The Action Party of Morton Grove, a grassroots Morton Grove-based political party, has lent its support to a local Girl Scout who is working toward obtaining the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Eighteen year-old Elise Toth is in her twelfth year as a Girl Scout. She belongs to Troop 1006, based... - September 03, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Action Party of Morton Grove’s 3rd Annual Golf Outing Coming Soon - Golfers Wanted
The Action Party 3rd Annual Golf Outing is scheduled for 10/04 at the Mt. Prospect Golf Course. This event honors long-time Morton Grove resident Jack O’Brien, who was not only an avid golfer, but a long-time community volunteer and co-founder of the Action Party of Morton Grove (along with former Mayors Richard Flickinger and Dan Scanlon). Anyone interested in participating in the Outing, may do so in many ways - by golfing, eating dinner and/or sponsoring a hole. - September 03, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Truely Unique Supports Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival 2009
Truely Unique has partnered with the Central NC Pagan Pride Day organization to host the 9th annual Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival on September 19th and 20th, 2009 at the NC State Fairgrounds, (Gate 5). - August 23, 2009 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
Clay Aiken’s Foundation Becomes the National Inclusion Project
Clay Aiken's foundation, which serves to bridge the gap between young people with special needs and the world around them, has announced that it's name has changed to the National Inclusion Project. - August 22, 2009 - The National Inclusion Project
Greek Fiesta Returns to Central NC Pagan Pride Day
For the 3rd year in a row, Greek Fiesta will provide concessions at Central NC Pagan Pride Day. - August 21, 2009 - Central NC Pagan Pride Day Festival
National Gardening Association Partners with AmpleHarvest.org Enabling Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener’s Excess Harvest
Gardeners encouraged to share excess garden bounty instead of leaving it to rot in their garden.. - August 15, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org
Governor Lynch Commends Young Changemakers
Governor John Lynch and Ashoka’s Youth Venture® will celebrate New Hampshire’s young social entrepreneurs at Dinner on the Lawn: Get Social with Changemakers from 5-8 p.m. on August 21, 2009. The event will showcase youth in New Hampshire who are actively making positive social... - August 10, 2009 - Youth Venture
Family Service’s Operation Fill-a-Backpack Drive is in Full Swing
Family Service invites the community to “Fill-A-Backpack” for a child that desperately needs support. A new backpack and school supplies will give a child hope and the confidence needed to start school off on the right foot. - August 08, 2009 - Family Service
Local Grillers Sought for BBQ Competition Norwalk Exchange Club to Debut Bar·B·Q Pit at Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival in September
The Bar·B·Q Pit at the Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival will breathe smoking hot flavor and excitement into a longstanding local tradition. Created by the Norwalk Exchange Club as a new draw to the 32-year-festival, The Bar·B·Q Pit promises to pair the lure of... - August 08, 2009 - Norwalk Exchange Club
In Nicetown, It's Not Nice to Not Give Back
Five Time Grammy Nominee Jazmine Sullivan and Comcast Corporation Join Nicetown CDC in Inspiring Nicetown to Highlight and Continue Its Tradition of Building Through Giving Back. - August 07, 2009 - Nicetown Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Action Party of Morton Grove to Host Its Annual Picnic
Action Party of Morton Grove to hold Annual Picnic for all residents of Morton Grove. A fun-filled afternoon for all ages with games, moonwalk, informational tables and free food; nominal cost for drinks. - August 02, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Lamorinda Animal First Responders to Receive Volunteer Service Award
Volunteers of the Lamorinda Disaster Animal Response Team are now eligible to receive the prestigious President's Volunteer Service Award. - August 01, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Three Year Extension Signed for Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
Vermont Life Magazine and Mount Snow Valley Chamber extend agreement. - July 31, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition to Host Urban Transportation Forum, "Metro Cities in the Pole Position”
The North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition announces its first-ever statewide transportation forum "Metro Cities in the Pole Position" on August 27 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord. White House Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs David Agnew and N.C. Department of Transportation COO Jim Trogdon will be keynote speakers. - July 31, 2009 - North Carolina Metropolitan Mayors Coalition
Saving Fido and Her Owner
Lamorinda CERT and Lamorinda DART announce that an Advanced CERT/DART Training will be held in Moraga, California, starting September 12. CERT and DART graduates will train to become Red Cross Disaster Workers. The training program is designed to provide CERT and DART graduates with the skills the Red Cross expects Red Cross volunteers to have. - July 30, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
2.36 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Rural Telecom and Broadband Projects in unserved areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed contracts for providing basic telecom services in Nasirabad (Balochistan) with CM Pak and Broadband Services in Multan Telecom Region (Southern Punjab) with World Call. CEO CM Pak, Mr. Qian Li and CEO World Call, Babar Ali Syed signed these contracts with CEO Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar. - July 28, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Five Time Grammy Nominee Jazmine Sullivan Helps Inspire People to Give Back at Philadelphia's Nicetown CDC's 7th Annual Give Back to the Community Festival
Are you giving back? The Nicetown CDC and Jazmine Sullivan want to inspire you to actively give back to your community. Come, be a part of NTCDCs 7th Annual Give Back To The Community Festival & Concerts with Philly's own Jazmine Sullivan August 7 and 8, 2009, 12pm - 9pm daily at the Nicetown Park on 4300 Germantown Avenue. Come sign the Give Back Wall while enjoying two days of culture, fun, learning, and celebrating the power of giving back. - July 25, 2009 - Nicetown Community Development Corporation (CDC)
Doterati Shows How to Bridge Gap Between Traditional, Interactive Marketing with Educational Luncheon
Doterati Has Guest Speakers Bob Klomp and Lindsey Lawson from WESH's Digital Marketing Department to Help Explain How to Match Messaging & Branding Between Online and Offline Marketing. - July 15, 2009 - doterati
Make a Grand Entrance - Rappel 33 Stories from the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Kids Included Together goes ‘over the edge’ for a spectacular charity event benefiting San Diego youth. - July 11, 2009 - Kids Included Together
Efficiency Maine and Maine Libraries Restock Shelves to Help Keep Summer Electric Bills from Heating Up
Efficiency Maine and the Maine Libraries Association have teamed up to launch a new edition of what has been one of the most requested and popular items at public libraries around Maine this past year – the Kill-A-Watt® electricity usage monitor and educational toolkit. - July 11, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) Urges All to Join Sept. 22 One Web Day Global Celebration
The Philippine Internet Users' Society (PIUS) enjoins all Internet users and all computer-based businesses and establishments to support the Sept 22 "One Web Day," the global celebration of the internet. The First in the Philippines. The One Web Day Jam on September 22 to be held at the... - July 11, 2009 - Philippine Internet Users' Society
2.9 Billion Rupees of Universal Service Fund for Broadband and Optic Fiber Projects in Unserved Areas of Pakistan
Universal Service Fund signed three contracts with PTCL for providing Broadband Services in the Un-Served Urban areas of Southern Punjab and Lower Sindh and for providing Optic Fiber connectivity to all Tehsils in Southern Balochistan. CEO-PTCL, Walid Irshaid and Chief Executive Officer Universal Service Fund, Parvez Iftikhar signed these contracts. - July 02, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Pet Emergency Preparedness Workshops in Moraga, CA, on July 4th
What: Pet Emergency Preparedness workshops. Who: Lamorinda DART (Disaster Animal Response Team). When: July 4th: 9 am, 111 am, 11 pm. Where: Moraga Commons, Moraga, CA, USA. - June 30, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Who Will Save Your Pet in a Disaster?
Residents of the San Ramon Valley Fire Prevention District in Contra Costa County in California will soon be able to say: a team of dedicated first responders, the San Ramon Valley DART Team (Disaster Animal Response Team). - June 29, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Shipyard Brewing Honored by Efficiency Maine for Going Green
The Shipyard Brewing Company has received special recognition from Efficiency Maine for its “green” energy practices. - June 27, 2009 - Efficiency Maine
New Website Enables Local Food Pantries to Get Freshly Picked Produce from Local Backyard Gardener's Excess Harvest
Excess produce usually left to rot in gardens now being donated to neighborhood food pantries - June 24, 2009 - AmpleHarvest.org