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Business and Community Leaders to Gather in Chicago to Address Economic Recovery
The economic downturn has impacted the resources that businesses and their partners can provide to minimize community impacts, but this is not stopping dedicated corporate citizens from strategizing about ways to make a difference. A group of companies and organizations are convening to help the nation move past the finger pointing and focus on getting people, businesses, and communities back on their feet. - March 27, 2009 - Business Civic Leadership Center
Certified Barbeque Judging Class to be Held in Norwalk, CT
Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified Judging Class offered in Norwalk, CT. - March 23, 2009 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Illinois State University Selects Agilon Business Financials Powered by Agresso
Illinois State University Foundation has selected Agilon's Business Financials solution, powered by Agresso, to replace its legacy mainframe-based system. - March 21, 2009 - Agilon, LLC.
Morton Grove Election Topics
In the weeks leading up to the April 7, 2009 Municipal Election in Morton Grove, two major issues affecting all residents have been raised in campaign literature being distributed by the Caucus Party concerning Off-Track Betting (OTB) and Caucus’ affiliations with national political parties. - March 21, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Antiques & Collectibles National Association Announces New Orleans Convention Dates for 2010
The ACNA has announced the scheduling of its next Convention in New Orleans for January 10-13, 2010 for antiques related shop owners, mall owners, mall & show dealers, show promoters and private collectors. - March 19, 2009 - Antiques & Collectibles National Association
Bagpipe and Drum Competition at the 14th Annual Scottish Games Gathering
Residents of the normally peaceful Bakersfield College adjacent neighborhoods might think they are deep in the Scottish Highlands Saturday morning April 4th, even catching a glimpse of kilted pipers and drummers, confirming the haunting sounds of the highlands they thought they only imagined in... - March 19, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
IDOT Indicates New Dempster Street Improvements for Morton Grove
Current Morton Grove Village Trustee and Action Party Mayoral Candidate, Daniel J. Staackmann, was pleased to see a posting on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website that defined two programs that will benefit the Village of Morton Grove. “I like to monitor this site for... - March 18, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
2nd Annual Vermont Life Wine & Harvest Festival
The Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Life Magazine are now accepting applications for vendors at their premiere annual wine and food festival on September 25, 26 and 27th, 2009. Named a 2009 Top 10 Fall Event by the Vermont State Chamber of Commerce, the 2nd annual Vermont Life... - March 18, 2009 - Mount Snow Valley Chamber of Commerce
Morton Grove Action Party Issues Early Voting Reminder
The Morton Grove Action Party issues a friendly reminder to all Morton Grove Village residents that “Early Voting” for the upcoming Municipal Election will begin on Monday, March 16, 2009. Early voting will run through April 2. Residents may vote early at Village Hall, 6101 Capulina... - March 14, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Invisible Children Releases New Film in Preparation for World Event
Invisible Children, a media-based organization dedicated to ending Africa’s longest-running war has released their latest and most controversial film to date, ‘The Rescue of Joseph Kony’s Child Soldiers’, in a radical bid to mobilize the international community to seek... - March 12, 2009 - Invisible Children
Jersey Shore Relay is Now runAPalooza!
New for 2009, Asbury Park Half Marathon event on April 18, 2009, is added to marathon-distance relay and walk to benefit Special Olympics New Jersey and the Children’s Tumor Foundation. - March 11, 2009 - Jersey Shore Running Club
MADD Honoring Law Enforcement and Civilians
MADD continues the campaign to eliminate drunk driving. - March 11, 2009 - Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Long Island
Morton Grove Action Party Hosts Campaign Rally & Fundraising Event
Due to the overwhelming response of a “Meet the Candidates” event sponsored by the Morton Grove Action Party that took place on February 22, a second afternoon has been set aside for residents to have some fun, meet the candidates, and talk about the future of Morton Grove. Close to one... - March 09, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Morton Grove Action Party Updates Election Headquarters Hours of Operation
The Morton Grove Action Party encourages residents in the Village to visit its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, Illinois. Stop in to say hello and meet the candidates running for the April 7, 2009 municipal election; pick up some detailed information on issues... - March 08, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Harvard Law School Goes Hip Hop
Harvard Law School ’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) and The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project (HHELP) will host a mini-music seminar. The seminar will take place on March 14, 2009 from 11:30am to 1:30pm. It will be held at Harvard Law School in Austin Hall. - March 06, 2009 - The Hip Hop Entertainment Law Project
Nation’s Top Universities to Compete in National Security Innovation Competition
Top universities in the country to compete in innovation competition that will bring new technology to the U.S. to aid in homeland security. - March 03, 2009 - Colorado Homeland Defense Alliance
New Federal Legislation Calls for $8.5 Billion to Stop the Spread of Violence
65 Representatives, thousands of citizens support call for institutional heft to dramatically reduce violence in America. - March 01, 2009 - Arizona Dept. of Peace Campaign
Explore and be Enlightened with the Women’s History Scavenger Hunt
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Independence Visitor Center will host a women’s history scavenger hunt during the month of March, centered on ten women who were born, raised, visited or lived in Philadelphia. - February 26, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Doing Good One Search or One Purchase at a Time
What if even a fraction of the $140 billion generated by search engine advertisers* and online shopping was directed towards the prevention of child abuse. That is the concept behind GoodSearch.com a new search engine powered by Yahoo! GoodSearch donates 50% of its revenue, approximately a penny... - February 24, 2009 - Norwalk Exchange Club
Morton Grove Action Party Unveils Proposed "Code of Ethics"
The Action Party of Morton Grove believes that the citizens and businesses of the Village of Morton Grove are entitled to honest, ethical, transparent, and accountable local government. The effective functioning of a democratic government requires that elected and appointed public officials comply... - February 20, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Witness the Adventures of Annie Oakley Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center
Families and visitors of all ages are invited to join the Independence Visitor Center on March 13, 2009, from 11 am to 1 pm to witness the life of Annie Oakley, reenacted by a historical interpreter. Annie will amaze and entertain attendees with tales of her shooting skills and adventures. This... - February 20, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
1916 to Perform at The 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games 2009
There has never, in the history of music in Bakersfield, been such a band with this passionate Celtic/Rock sound. Come to the highland games and listen for yourselves. The band 1916 is your band from your town. Supported by the Kern County Scottish Society, 1916 will perform at this year's Scottish... - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games – Saturday, April 4th, 2009
On Saturday, April 4th, 2009, the Kern County Scottish Society will hold its 14th Annual Bakersfield Gathering and Games at Bakersfield College in Bakersfield, CA. Also known as the Bakersfield Scottish Games, this all-day cultural event can be enjoyed by the entire family. Join us for Celtic music, food, dancing, athletic events and Scottish clan history and dress. - February 18, 2009 - Kern County Scottish Society
Online Resources, Like GirlfriendCircles.com, Are Introducing Bay Area Women to Potential Friends
Most women have a desire to expand their circle of friends but don't know where to meet potential girlfriends or how to foster those relationships. Life Coach and Founder of GirlFriendCircles.com provides three steps to help women identify the friends they need and how to pursue building those new relationships using online tools to develop offline friendships. - February 17, 2009 - GirlFriendCircles, LLC
The Dover Economic Development Committee Moves Ahead with Planning and Promotion of Trails in Dover, VT
The Dover Economic Development Committee in the Mount Snow region of Southern Vermont produces the Crosstown hiking trail map and is working on developing a number of trails in Dover. - February 12, 2009 - Dover Economic Development Committee
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Open House" at Election Headquarters
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites all Morton Grove residents to an Open House at its election headquarters, located at 6005 W. Dempster, Morton Grove, on Wednesday, February 18, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Come out to meet the Action Party candidates for the April 7, 2009 municipal... - February 12, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Witness the Life and Journey of Harriet Tubman Come to Life at the Independence Visitor Center
On Friday, February 20th, 2009, join Independence Visitor Center as the story and legacy of Harriet Tubman is brought to life. Meet the famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, known for making 19 trips in order to bring slaves to freedom. Listen to the storyteller describe the pursuits of... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Gwen Ifill Book Reveal and Signing, The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama at the Independence Visitor Center
On Saturday, February 28, 2009, from 5 pm to 7 pm Gwen Ifill, Moderator and Managing Editor of “Washington Week”, will give a brief book reading and discussion of her newly-released book, followed by a book signing in Independence Ballroom at the Independence Visitor Center (6th &... - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Independence Visitor Center Announces President Obama Day in Celebration of Black History Month
The Independence Visitor Center invites students to submit a video of their recitation of any of the famous speeches the President delivered during the course of his campaign. - February 12, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
New Kiwanis Online Club Celebrates Charter Mardi Gras Style
Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley Online is an organization of men and women of all ages, dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time through volunteer community service. - February 10, 2009 - Kiwanis of Simi Valley Online
Hundreds of Arizonans to Gather Feb. 14th, Circling State Capitol in Symbolic Hug
After greetings, prayers, songs, and music are heard, all gathered participants will form a circle around the entire Capitol building – to place a collective embrace around the state capitol and to envision the year 2009 as one of peace, prosperity, transpartisanship, and cooperation for all elected officials, constituents, and all Arizonans. - February 05, 2009 - Arizona Dept. of Peace Campaign
Action Party of Morton Grove Hosts "Meet the Candidates" Event
The Morton Grove Action Party cordially invites you to meet all of the Action Party candidates for the upcoming municipal election at a fundraising event to be held on Sunday, February 22, 2009, from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Charcoal Oven Restaurant, 4400 Golf... - February 04, 2009 - Action Party of Morton Grove
Focus on Fitness: NoM Members Work Together to Achieve Goals
NoM (the Nation of Men) invites area men to their monthly meeting Saturday, February 7th to join together in setting and achieving their fitness goals for 2009. - February 04, 2009 - Nation of Men, South Bay Chapter
Black Heritage in the Spotlight at Warner Grand Theatre on February 8, 2009
Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council offers a free event to celebrate Black Heritage with prestigious speakers and entertainers at the historic Warner Grand Theatre in the port town of Los Angeles. - February 03, 2009 - Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council
First Joint Meeting of Belarus Java User Group and Adobe Flash Platform User Group Featured Adobe and SUN Microsystems
More than 120 developers from several Belarusian cities attended the conference on Rich Internet Applications (RIA) development to learn about the latest tools and technologies from Adobe and SUN Microsystems. - February 01, 2009 - Belarus Java User Group
Irving Ambucs Chapter Hosts Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott at National Ambucs Month Luncheon
College football stars Quan Cosby and Bernard Scott will be speaking at the Irving Ambucs chapter luncheon on February 12, 2009. - January 30, 2009 - Ambucs, Irving Chapter
DailyChallenge.org Experiences Growing Roster of Celebrity Challengers
Social Media Coupled with Celebrities Elevate Social Consciousness - January 30, 2009 - Dunn Capital
Woman of the Month Club Launches Events Page
Woman of the Month Club launches Events Page empowering members and guests to share information on outstanding events for professional and businesswomen. - January 30, 2009 - Woman of the Month Club
The Independence Visitor Center Announces William Moore, President and CEO, Will Step Down
After serving as the President and CEO of the Independence Visitor Center for 10 years, Bill Moore announces his departure for a new opportunity. - January 26, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Celebrate the Inauguration of Our 44th President Barack Obama in the City Where America Began
In celebration of the 44th Presidential Inauguration there will be a free Live broadcast of the Inauguration outside the Independence Visitor Center on Independence Mall. - January 17, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) Announces Grassroots Political Institute
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) invites all activists and community leaders to participate in a Grassroots Political Institute on Wednesday, February 4th at the IFGE 2009 Conference in metro Washington DC. The Grassroots Political Institute is a free, day long... - January 17, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
The Independence Visitor Center Donates Over 200 Coats to One Warm Coat
Annual holiday coat drive held at Independence Visitor Center turns about to be a huge success with over 200 coats donated to One Warm Coat charity. - January 15, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Announces Trinity Award Recipients – to be Presented at the 23rd Annual Conference in Alexandria, VA
The Awards Committee of the International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE) is proud to announce the 2009 Trinity Award recipients: Ms. Lisa Mottet, National Center for Transgender Equality Mr. Spencer Bergstedt, North Sound Law, P.S. Mr. Gunner Scott, Massachusetts Transgender Political... - January 15, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), Announces Plans for Transgender 2009 – the 23rd Annual Conference
The International Foundation for Gender Education (IFGE), in association with the Transgender Education Association (TGEA) of Greater Washington, D.C., is proud to announce the 23rd annual conference to be held at the Hilton Mark Plaza Hotel in Alexandria, Virginia, February 4 – 8, 2009. - January 15, 2009 - International Foundation for Gender Education
Parrot Head Club of Maine to Host the 2009 Annual New England Parrot Head Convention
Tiki Time on Maine Terrain 2009 is hosted by the Parrothead Club of Maine. This is a fundraising event on March 5-8, 2009, at the Marriott Sable Oaks in South Portland, ME. Local and national performers and activities throughout the weekend to help raise money four local charities in Maine. - January 10, 2009 - Parrothead Club of Maine
Together We Can Change the World
Charities get a boost: Tough times have made a double blind for Charities, the demand grows and the funds decrease. Learn about this unique and totally Free Fundraiser. - January 10, 2009 - Together We Can Change The World
Chocolate Kiss Roses for Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity is helping all the men in the Sandhills region this Valentine’s Day by taking the guess work out of gift shopping. The home-building organization is selling chocolate kiss roses to raise money for the fall 2009 Women Build. Bouquets of roses made of chocolate kisses are... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Habitat Spring Gala Escapes to a Different Era
From the Art Deco inspired invitation to the music selections and the decorations, Habitat is throwing a 1920’s themed gala. The Sandhills Habitat annual fundraiser will be held Saturday evening, March 7 at the Country Club of North Carolina. CCNC offers a more intimate setting for this... - January 06, 2009 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills
Independence Visitor Center Introduces “Especially for Teachers” Webpage: independencevisitorcenter.com/ especiallyforteachers
Independence Visitor Center creates a new webpage, “Especially for Teachers,” as the result of a $10,000 grant from the Verizon Foundation. This new section will assist teachers in planning trips to the Historic District by providing detailed pre-trip and post-trip lesson plans, activities and more. - January 04, 2009 - Independence Visitor Center
Exercise Fundraiser Raises Money for Third Habitat Women Build Program
Women Build volunteers are gearing up for a unique fundraiser, “Curves Circuit Challenge” to be held at participating Curves locations in Moore County for the month of January. Similar to a walk-a-thon, women will collect pledges for the number of circuits they complete for the entire... - December 25, 2008 - Habitat for Humanity of the NC Sandhills