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AmpleHarvest.org Fights Food Waste and Hunger with Centerpieces for Food Pantries Initiative
AmpleHarvest.org shares tips for creating centerpieces made of fresh produce that can be donated to food pantries. - October 25, 2018 - AmpleHarvest.org
Laketia T. Burgess Honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Laketia T. Burgess of Pompano Beach, Florida has been honored as a VIP Member for 2018 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of fashion. VIP Members exemplify tenacity. They realize that in order... - October 24, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
East Pete Responds Sending a Hurricane Relief Supplies Truck to Pender County, North Carolina
"Choose a charitable effort you believe in. Donate and volunteer. In a blink, it could be you they serve." - Jill Kring Carter, Founder, East Pete Responds - October 23, 2018 - East Pete Responds
Bollywood Star Unites with Grammy Winner for a Colossal Collaboration; Sonu Nigam Releases English Single with Grammy-Winning Producer/ Engineer, Jason Goldstein
Sonu Nigam Teams with Grammy Winner for English Release. - October 18, 2018 - EEG Talent
LegacyArmour Partnering with Insurance Brokers Like IQS to Fix a $50 Billion Unclaimed Benefits Problem
LegacyArmour is fixing a $50 Billion problem at its source by working with the insurance industry to bundle insurance products with the Patented LegacyArmour Digital Vaults, ensuring that families receive the benefits they deserve. - October 18, 2018 - LegacyArmour
Canine Company Launches Campaign to Find a Home for Dog That's Spent 500 Days in a Shelter
Adopt-a-Dog gets help from Canine Company on adoption package and digital campaign to find a family for Thumbelina the dog. - October 18, 2018 - Canine Company
Art Fort Lauderdale® Co-Founders Partner with Leading Cultural Institutions Throughout the City for Inaugural Fort Lauderdale Art & Design Week (January 19-27, 2019)
Major Events and Exhibitions, including the last two days of Hamilton at the Performing Arts Center, launch of the AIA Fort Lauderdale Architectural Fair, Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Affinities and Distinctions, Remember to react: 60 years of collecting exhibit at the NSU Art Museum and More to Align with the Third Edition of Art Fort Lauderdale (January 24-27). - October 17, 2018 - Art Fort Lauderdale
The Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation: Ruck for Our Fallen Takes Over Ogunquit Beach
The Ruck for Our Fallen is a military grade ruck event being held on Ogunquit Beach to help raise money to support the families of our fallen military and first responder heroes from Maine. - October 17, 2018 - Maine Fallen Heroes Foundation
American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Launches "Empowerment Exchange" in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) in Rockville, MD is urging women with disabilities to ask themselves when is the last time they were screened for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a major public health concern for all women, including women with disabilities. Women with... - October 16, 2018 - American Association on Health and Disability
New Gospel Artist Steven Hickerson on the Move with New Single Picking Up Steam
Gospel Artist Steven Hickerson Releases First Single “Reset” Under Own Company, Gospel Renaissance Muzik Group in Atlanta, GA, - October 15, 2018 - Gospel Renaissance Muzik Group
FundMyTeam Announces Youth Sports Fundraising Partnership with 1,000,000-Team NBC SportsEngine Marketplace
Red Herring 100 Award-winning youth sports fundraiser FundMyTeam becomes the first non-NBC-owned direct fundraiser to join the 1,000,000-team NBC SportsEngine Marketplace and announces 2019 plans to raise $20M for teams in the $3B youth sports fundraising market. - October 15, 2018 - League Network, PBC
Autism Service Dog Delivered to Assist 6-Year-Old Boy in Powell, OH
An SDWR Autism Service Dog was delivered to a 6-year-old boy named Thor living in Powell, Ohio. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to Woman with Type 1 Diabetes in Cheney, WA
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or “SDWR,” delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert Dog to a 53-year-old woman in Cheney, Washington today. - October 15, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Colorado Springs' Award-Winning Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn Offers Special Discounts to Say "Thanks" to Veterans and Bed and Breakfast Travelers
Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn, a full-service B&B located in Colorado Springs, Colorado is saying “Thank you for your service” to Veterans and Active Duty Military in November, 2018 and additional special multiple night discounts through December 2018 for all travelers when booked directly through the inn. - October 13, 2018 - Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn
Medals of Honor Helps Military Families Heal Their Emotional Wounds
There are 20 Million Living Veterans in the USA Today. Veterans Day 2018 will mark the start of a new national initiative to expand the use of endurance sport events to create living memorials to our fallen soldiers and ensure that their lives are never forgotten. - October 12, 2018 - Medals of Honor
African Leadership Bridge Brings Africa to Austin During 5th Annual Gala "A Night in Africa"
African Leadership Bridge commemorate alumni and new projects during fall fundraiser; featuring African dancers, African music, African food and African speakers. Journey to Africa without leaving Austin, and support bright young leaders. - October 11, 2018 - African Leadership Bridge
SCPC: CVS Health-Aetna Merger Emblematic of Growing Arms Race to Consolidate, Control Seniors’ Access to Prescription Drugs
Commenting on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DoJ) conditional approval today of CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, which clears the way for a monumental entity combining health insurance, provider and pharmacy services if Aetna sheds its primary Medicare drug business, the... - October 10, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Christina McKinnon Selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission
Attorney Christina A. McKinnon, owner of McKINNON LEGAL, was selected as Chair of the Seventeenth Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC). McKinnon has been a member of the Seventeenth Circuit JNC since 2017. JNCs are a nonpartisan nine-member commission of lawyers and non-lawyers who locate,... - October 10, 2018 - McKINNON LEGAL
Artist Alexey Steele Uses Runway as Public Art to Share His Peace Message at the LA Fashion Week Grand Finale
Newly founded design company Sculptoglyph in collaboration with Bohemian Society international progressive fashion label will launch its "Peace Prevail" campaign at the Grand Finale of LA Fashion Week. - October 10, 2018 - Alexey Steele
DonorDrive® Launches Live Fundraising™
DonorDrive®, the leading peer-to-peer fundraising software for nonprofits, has released Live Fundraising™, a feature that empowers event participants to fundraise through streaming. Whether fundraising from a walk-a-thon, gaming marathon or Do-It-Yourself fundraising campaign,... - October 09, 2018 - DonorDrive
International OCD Foundation to Help Spread Awareness About #RealOCD as Part of OCD Awareness Week: October 7–13, 2018
Contrary to what is often portrayed in the media, OCD is not a personality quirk, it is a very real and debilitating disorder. This year, as part of OCD Awareness Week, the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF) will be working to educate the world about what it means to have #RealOCD. The IOCDF will be sharing videos from the community throughout the week, each responding to the statement "What I want you to know about OCD is..." - October 08, 2018 - International OCD Foundation
Latinx Horror Film "Murder in the Woods" with Jose Julian and Danny Trejo to Make Its European Premiere
Belgium & Germany to screen Luis Iga's Latinx, award-winning slasher which is becoming a cult classic and breaking diversity barriers in Hollywood. - October 08, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Co-Founders of Canadian Federation For Citizenship Announce the Appointment of Two Advisory Board Members
Canadian Federation For Citizenship aspires to be a prominent voice on active, responsible and inclusive citizenship. - October 08, 2018 - Canadian Federation For Citizenship
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
James C. Ascough, Ph.D. of West Lafayette, Indiana has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About James C. Ascough, Ph.D. James C. Ascough, PhD, is in part-time... - October 05, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide
Rock Hill School District Announces Its "Roving Chef" Event (Oct. 9), Where Students Experience a Hands-on Learning Event That Includes Cooking with a Real Chef
Students at India Hook Elementary will learn about food safety, foundational cooking techniques, even cook with a real Chef. The “Roving Chef” event will be hosted by the culinary team of Southwest Foodservice Excellence (SFE), Rock Hill’s K-12 foodservice provider. Here are the... - October 05, 2018 - SFE, LLC
Ultimate Sustainability, LLC Announces Ground-Breaking Autism Program in Shakopee, MN to Serve Young Adults
A one of its kind, innovative program for young adults with autism launches in Minnesota. - October 05, 2018 - Ultimate Sustainability, LLC
Celebrate 2018 Invisible Disabilities Week October 14-20
Join Invisible Disabilities Association this October 14-20 to “get the word out” as our nation recognizes invisible disabilities week. They will be providing lots of activities and resources through IDA for you to share with families and friends, companies and groups to be involved in this week dedicated to informing others about people living daily with invisible disabilities. - October 03, 2018 - Invisible Disabilities Association
New Israeli-American Advocacy Initiative Launches Platform for Israel Engagement
Unprecedented Strategy to Fight Anti-Semitism, Defeat BDS, and Build New Bipartisan Alliances Among Progressives and Conservatives. - October 02, 2018 - Israeli-American Civic Education Institute
IDI Consulting Helps Fund Blood Cancer Research and Treatments Through the Light the Night Walk
IDI Consulting today announced its participation in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night Walk for the third straight year. To show support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and their fight to cure blood cancer, IDI Consulting has created a team to raise funds for and... - October 02, 2018 - IDI Consulting
13-Year-Old Boy in Gilroy, CA Receives Custom Trained Diabetic Alert Dog
Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, or "SDWR," delivered a custom trained Diabetic Alert dog today to Tanner, a 13-year-old boy in Gilroy, California. - September 29, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
Thunder Puppy K9 Rehabilitation and Rehoming - Only Remaining Siberian Husky Rescue in Colorado
Husky rescues closing their doors in Colorado, creates space issues for Thunder Puppy. - September 28, 2018 - Thunder Puppy K9 Rehab and Rehoming
Ask-a-Lawyer – Free Public Events
The Orange County Bar Association will be co-hosting two Ask-A-Lawyer events in October 2018. Both events are free and open to the public: October 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32805 and October 16, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at The Center, 946 North Mills Avenue, Orlando FL 32803. - September 28, 2018 - Orange County Bar Association
An Evening with Temple Grandin: "Calling All Minds" - Providence, Rhode Island
Future Horizons will be hosting An Evening with Temple Grandin October 25, 2018. - September 28, 2018 - Future Horizons, Inc.
Vietnam’s First Boutique Cruise Keeps Heritage Alive
The Lux Group to launch Vietnam’s first artful boutique cruise in the Gulf of Tonkin and on the Red River, Vietnam. - September 27, 2018 - Heritage Cruises and Expeditions
Kids READ! Announces 5th Annual Books for Treats Event
For the 5th consecutive year, Kids READ! is offering free Books for Treats on Halloween evening, Wednesday, October 31 as sponsored by Matthew Thomas - Keller Williams Real Estate. Children in costume doing Trick or Treating will be able to select a book as their treat at the corner of Roanoke and... - September 26, 2018 - Kids READ!
Diabetic Alert Dog Delivered to 16-Year-Old Boy with Type 1 Diabetes in Prescott, Arizona
A 16-year-old boy named Tyler living in Prescott, Arizona received a very special delivery today of his very own Diabetic Alert Service Dog from Service Dogs by Warren Retrievers, also known as SDWR. - September 25, 2018 - Service Dogs by SDWR
National Institute for Fitness and Sport to Host 5th Annual Non-Sanctioned Powerlifting Competition
The National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS) will be hosting its 5th annual, non-sanctioned, Powerlifting Competition on Saturday, November 10, 2018. The competition will be comprised of 3 different lifts including Squat, Bench and Dead Lift. Competition begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. and is... - September 25, 2018 - NIFS
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu Wins Double Gold at NY World Wine and Spirits Competition
Ming River Sichuan Baijiu, a brand that launched earlier this year, has won double gold at the 2018 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition. The double gold award is the highest award given at the competition, signifying a gold medal rating from all judges. The judging panel consists of... - September 24, 2018 - Ming River
The Plexus Groupe Hires Kari Fredrick as Vice President of Human Resources
The Plexus Groupe, an innovative, client-focused insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, has hired Kari Fredrick as Vice President of Human Resources. Fredrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in human resources, said Matthew McKenna, Chief Financial Officer of The... - September 24, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Alfonso Lovo Band, Number One in Blues, and Akademia Artist of the Year, 2017
Alfonso Lovo is a very versatile multi-instrumental musician, that can go from flamenco and acoustic blues guitar, singing, to electric blues, and jazz piano. His first album was Terremoto, Richter 6.35, and followed by Freedom Fighters in the 1980's. He is at his maturity as a musician, and this was proven by his performance at Rio Loco Festival in Toulouse, France on June 14, 2014. Now he is releasing in 2018, his New Orleans Sessions album. - September 24, 2018 - Alfonso Lovo
America's Got Talent Finalist Katrina "Kat" Williams to Headline Day of the African Equestrian Gala on Saturday, September 22 in North Carolina
Singer, songwriter Katrina “Kat” Williams and her trio will entertain guests at the Day of the African Equestrian soirée on Saturday Evening, September 22nd at Harambee Farm in the Green Creek Township of North Carolina’s Polk County. The evening will benefit Africa focused charities. - September 21, 2018 - SportsQuest International, LLC
University Congregational Church and College Hill United Methodist Host Westar Industries Jesus Seminar on the Road - The Political Jesus
The Political Jesus September 28-29, 2018 Wichita, Kansas The Jesus of history resisted the political and social realities of his day. Early Christians did the same. Neither one was necessarily successful in their aims, but what do we know about their attitudes toward the economy, immigrants, and... - September 21, 2018 - University Congregational Church
The Elliott School of International Affairs Receive Prestigious Title VI Grants
The Elliott School of International Affairs’ Sigur Center for Asian Studies, the GW Institute for Korean Studies (GWIKS) and the Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) have been awarded approximately $3 million in grant funding under the U.S. Department of Education’s prestigious... - September 21, 2018 - Elliott School of International Affairs, GWU
The Church of Scientology Announces Its September Historic Fort Harrison Tour
On Saturday, September 29th The Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization will host its monthly tour of the Fort Harrison introducing local residents to the History of the Historic Fort Harrison and an opportunity to learn of the Church of Scientology’s support of local non-profits through its event venues. - September 21, 2018 - Church of Scientology
WWII Navy Veteran Takes on Powerful U.S. Government Agency in David vs. Goliath Case; New Book by William S. Walker Tells Fascinating Story
Dog Ear Publishing reviews "The Farmer And The Dolphin," a new book that tells the story of an 86-year-old World War II sailor who successfully defended himself against a U.S. government charge that he killed a dolphin. - September 19, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
Delegation from China Arrives in New York to Support United Nations Peace Day, Visit 911 Memorial
Students, Artists and Zhou Bingde, Best-Selling Author Celebrate 120th Birthday of China's Peacemaker, Zhou Enlai at the United Nations. - September 19, 2018 - Asia-Pacific Group
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts Its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand Its School Lunch Program
Lend a Hand Uganda-USA Hosts its 4th Annual Poker Tournament to Expand its School Lunch Program with Celebrity Ambassador and World Series of Poker Player Andy Frankenberger; Proceeds go Towards the Construction of a New Kitchen & Cafeteria in Heritage Junior School in Ggangu. - September 19, 2018 - Lend a Hand Uganda USA
"Murder in the Woods" with Danny Trejo Sweeps the 2018 FANtastic Horror Film Festival Award Nominations
Luis Iga's award-winning slasher continues to garner acclaim, as the film scores six nominations. - September 18, 2018 - REZINATE Entertainment, LLC
Tokyo Joe’s Opens Milestone 50th Restaurant in Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Tokyo Joe’s is excited to announce the opening of their 50th Restaurant in Wheat Ridge, Colorado located at 3753 Wadsworth Boulevard. People are actively looking for healthier food choices and Tokyo Joe’s delivers on that promise. With a diverse menu featuring Made-to-Order Sushi Rolls, Build Your Own Bowls, Signature Bowls, Salads, Poke Bowls, Bento Boxes and Kid’s Meals there is truly something for everyone. - September 18, 2018 - Tokyo Joes
Fifth Annual Kid’s Fun Run - Free Event Hosted by Jon Letko and Global Healthcare Management
Promoting Fitness and Fun for Kids - September 17, 2018 - Global Healthcare Mgmt