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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
Re-Launch of Financial Health Research Institute Web Site Announced
Financial Health Research Institute, an organization providing unbiased financial education resources, announced today that they have updated and re-launched their web site: http://www.fhri.org - June 21, 2009 - Financial Health Research Institute
Federal Medical Marijuana Act Introduced
H.R. 2835 will reschedule marijuana according to the Controlled Substance Act and protect patients in compassionate states from federal arrest and prosecution House Representative Barney Frank, along with 16 co-sponsors, reintroduced legislation to change federal policy regarding medical marijuana. - June 21, 2009 - People United For Medical Marijuana (PUFMM) - Florida
MoCHIP—Child Identification & Protection Program: Keeping Missouri Kids Safe
On July 11, 2009 the Missouri Masonic Family will be on hand at the Little Guppy Child Development Center’s Safety Day to further ensure the safety of area children by providing ID Kits free of charge. - June 19, 2009 - Polar Star Rose Hill #79
Kansas City Childfree Group Launches Web Site
The Kansas City chapter of No Kidding! (KCNK), a social group for childfree adults, has launched a Web site at http://www.kcnokidding.com. The Web site is a destination for Kansas City-area people who have chosen to remain childfree to socialize and share information. To learn more, join the group, or discover what events KC No Kidding! has planned next, KC-area adults are encouraged to visit the Web site at www.kcnokidding.com. - June 18, 2009 - KC No Kidding
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Implements Agilon's Donor Management and Outreach Solution
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Foundation has chosen Agilon as its next generation business systems provider. The new ONE donor management system includes the Donor Outreach and Business Financials solutions. - June 13, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Historic Disaster Drill in Walnut Creek
History was made on Saturday May 30th in Walnut Creek, California. For the first time in local history a disaster drill was held that included rescue and sheltering of animals and people. - June 11, 2009 - Lamorinda DART
Old Traditions, New Treats at Summer Solstice Spectacular from EnjoyBellevue.org
The Bellevue Summer Solstice Spectacular is four days of celebrating the season and it couldn’t be hotter. Old Traditions, New Treats…Fun for All Ages: from free swimming to duck pin bowling, a craft show to art exhibits, festival foods to side-walk savings, Celtic folklore to Martial Arts, live music and dancing to movies in the park. The Solstice runs June 18 – in Bellevue Borough, Pa. http://www.enjoybellevue.org/summer_solstice_spectacular_2009.htm. - June 11, 2009 - EnjoyBellevue.org
Rio Salado Pop Warner 2009 Football & Cheer Night at Laser Quest
Rio Salado Pop Warner Football & Cheer has served the East Valley for over 30 years (Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, & Maricopa). Now accepting registrations for the fall 2009 upcoming season. - June 09, 2009 - Rio Salado PW
S.H.E. Supports Local Women’s Causes with Multi-Media Gallery Event: Renowned Pastry Chef to Unveil New Confections at Fundraiser
S.H.E. – Survive, Heal, Empower – will host a fundraiser for underserved women and female survivors at the Ven Sherrod Gallery, 1906. S. Halsted St., in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood at 6 p.m., Saturday, July 20. The event will feature music of Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan, and the unveiling of a new line of confections, "Sweet & Naro" by renowned pastry chef Alissa Narow. - June 04, 2009 - S.H.E. - Survive, Heal, Empower
Fear of Commitment Club Launches New Website
The Fear of Commitment Club is launching a new website. This website will cater to those with a fear of commitment, and will be available for sponsors to help those with a fear of commitment. Read the whole press release to see the exciting details. - June 03, 2009 - The Fear of Commitment Club
The Rotary Club of Westminster East End-to-End Charity Cycle Ride
The Rotary Club of Westminster East is working in partnership with DangerousGround to arrange an 11-day Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle ride. The ride starts at Lands End on 9 September and finishes in John O’ Groats on the 19th. The ride is open to all Rotarians and the hope... - May 31, 2009 - Rotary Club of Westminster East
Homeless Shelter Honors Six Graduating Residents
Ground Zero Rescue, a tri-county homeless shelter, kicked off a celebration service on Saturday in honor of six shelter residents who successfully completed the 90-day Center of Hope course program. A cookout, sponsored by the Sunset Café located in Samson, Alabama and hosted by Abundant... - May 28, 2009 - Ground Zero Rescue Missions
Renowned Professional Coach Steve Maraboli Takes TV by Storm
Renowned Professional Coach, Speaker, Writer, National Radio Show Host, and Personal Coach, Steve Maraboli is taking TV by storm as the Empowerment Correspondent on the new hit TV show “Live It Up! with Donna Drake and Fran Capo.” Each week, Steve's segments offer practical strategies,... - May 28, 2009 - A Better Today
International Workshop «Heat of Combustion Tests for Building Materials» (EN ISO 1716) Will be Held in Minsk, Belarus
International workshop «Heat of combustion tests for building materials» (EN ISO 1716) will be held on July 8th 2009 in Minsk, Republic of Belarus. The workshop is initiated by the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus and Research Institute of Fire Safety and... - May 28, 2009 - Research Institute of Fire Safety and Emergencies (RIFSE-Belarus)
Project Lifesaver Program to Receive Statewide Recognition
Project Lifesaver International is proud to announce recognition as the Commonwealth Council on Aging 2009 Best Practice Award winner in the Senior Safety category within the Commonwealth of Virginia. - May 26, 2009 - Project Lifesaver
Rio Salado Pop Warner Football & Cheer Fall 2009 Registration
Rio Salado Pop Warner Football & Cheer has served the East Valley for over 30 years (Tempe, Ahwatukee, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix, & Maricopa). Now accepting registrations for the fall 2009 upcoming season. - May 26, 2009 - Rio Salado Pop Warner
SailOrbits.com -- The One Stop Shop for Social Networking Among Merchant Mariners and Sea Lovers is Out with Cool New Features and Trendy Looks
SailOrbits.Com is one of its kind as it is the most unique social networking site dedicated to merchant mariners and ocean lovers all over the world. With its multifaceted platform of Blogs, Forums, Q&A, Polls, Music, Videos, and much more, this site makes an honest effort to erode some of the loneliness’ in that of a sailors life by keeping him constantly connected with friends and families back home. - May 23, 2009 - Sailorbits.com - Sailor Maritime Social Community
600 Million Rupees of Universal Service Fund (Pakistan) for Optic Fiber in Balochistan and Basic Telecom Service in Larkana
600 Million Rupees of Universal Service Fund (Pakistan) for Optic Fiber in Balochistan and basic telecom service in Larkana. Contracts signed on World Telecom Day. - May 20, 2009 - Universal Service Fund - Pakistan
Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills Will Assist 1 More Family in 2009 as Part of $24 Million Effort Across the U.S.
The alliance between Habitat for Humanity International and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans continues to build hope for low-income families amidst economic difficulties as the mortgage crisis unfolds nationwide. Since 2005, it has given more than 1,000 families an opportunity to achieve the... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Thrivent Kickoff is Good News for Affordable Housing in Aberdeen
Times are tough and the construction of new homes has slowed considerably across the country. But here in Aberdeen the Ivy family will mark an important milestone in the construction of their new home—and the community is invited to join in on the fun. The celebration begins at 9 a.m. on... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Lowe's How-to Clinics Teach Women Construction Skills
For women who want to build a village, but don’t know where to start, Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills and Lowe’s have the answer. As the 2009 underwriter for Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program, Lowe’s is hosting how-to clinics May 23rd and May... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Troops Team Up for Habitat
On Friday, March 27, Charlie Company from the 319th MI Battalion arrived at the Habitat warehouse ready to work. Led by Lieutenant Josh Nunally, the group of about 30 troops completed the finish work on four sheds and built one from scratch that will eventually be placed in homeowners’ back... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Town of Aberdeen & Habitat Work Together on Blyther Street Burn
The Blyther family watched as their old homeplace burned and although the memories were bittersweet, two of the sisters were happy to see the neighborhood improving. Two dilapidated abandoned houses, occupied years ago by Blyther family members, were burned to the ground by the Town of Aberdeen and... - May 20, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills