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PIH Reaches out to Retired Baby Boomers to Fill Volunteer Needs
Volunteering offers Boomers the opportunity to continue to use their professional skills for the benefit of their community hospital. - May 26, 2012 - Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
Luau Benefiting the Stanislaus Health Foundation
Dr. Lars and Mrs. Sabrina Enevoldsen will be hosting a Luau, June 23, at their beautiful private Modesto home to benefit the Stanislaus Health Foundation. - May 26, 2012 - Stanislaus Health Services Agency
"College 101" Breakout Session a Big Hit with Students at Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference
Rutgers University students share tips with New Jersey middle schoolers and high schoolers on how to transition from high school to college. - May 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Dare To Dream Student Leadership Conference Showcases Determination of New Jersey Teenagers
Middle school and high school students with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders learn about life, college, self-advocacy and more. - May 26, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee Celebrated "End of School Year Bash" with $10,000 New Clothing Donation from CSX and Dignity U Wear
The 2012 “End of School Year Bash” was held yesterday at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee’s Andrew Jackson Clubhouse at 916 16th Avenue, and had special meaning for many of the area youth served. The organization received new clothing, part of a $10,000 donation made... - May 26, 2012 - Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee
Big Island GLBT Pride Festival Announced for July in Kona
Announcing the 2012 Big Island Pride Festival, Sunday July 22nd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM at Kamakahonu Beach/Ahu’ena Heiau (the Luau Grounds of Courtyard at King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel). After an absence of several years this island-wide event once again brings together the Big... - May 25, 2012 - Big Island Pride Festival
Desert Rose Design Awarded Nation’s Top 500 Diverse-Owned Business for 2012
Desert Rose Design, a full service agency offering both integrated marketing and web application development and located in Lombard, Illinois, was selected as one of the Top Businesses in the United States by DiversityBusiness.com. DiversityBusiness.com, the nation’s leading... - May 25, 2012 - Desert Rose Design
IEEE Week Proclaimed from June 10 – 15, 2012 in Ottawa, Canada
Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa has proclaimed June 10 – 15, 2012 as IEEE Week to coincide with the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2012), which will be held on the same dates at the newly-opened, $170 million Ottawa Convention Centre. Themed... - May 25, 2012 - IEEE Communications Society
Team Good Sign to Raise Awareness and Funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital
Team Good Sign member Josh Stokes will be riding bicycle 3000 miles, on June 12, 2012 to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. - May 25, 2012 - Team Good Sign
Lawyers Waddle Up to Help Save Local Park
Heeding the cry of a small child, “Don’t let them take away our duck pond,” the Encino Lawyers Association members are taking action to save Los Encinos State Historic Park from closure due to ongoing State budget cuts. “This park is important, not only because of its... - May 25, 2012 - Encino Lawyers Assn
NAFA Webinar Helps Fleet Managers Take Control of Fuel Costs
On Wednesday, May 30th, NAFA Fleet Management Association takes a look at the problem of rising fuel costs in "Getting Control of Fuel Costs" - a webinar for fleet managers. - May 25, 2012 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Senate Candidate, Don Krampe Climbs Mount Whitney
With less than two weeks until the California Primary Election, Donald Krampe, the 83 year old candidate for U.S. Senate is scheduled to climb Mount Whitney, the highest summit in the contiguous United States. He will begin the 22 mile hike to the 14,500 foot summit on Thursday, with plans to... - May 25, 2012 - Don Krampe for Senate Committee
Green Education Foundation (GEF) and American Standard Announce Green in Action Winner
Marist School Shines in Nationwide Contest Calling on K-12 Schools to Implement Sustainability Initiatives - May 25, 2012 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation Names Newest Trustee
The R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation is proud to announce Elizabeth Richter as a Trustee. Elizabeth is the next generation in the Richter family in Supply Chain Management. Elizabeth recently graduated from West Virginia University and works in Procurement at Kohl’s Department Stores... - May 25, 2012 - R. Gene and Nancy D. Richter Foundation
Penske Truck Rental Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as a Sponsor
Penske Truck Rental has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 25, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Chicago Area Child Care Business Owners Can Attend 14th Annual Child Care Business Expo at Reduced Prices
Women’s Business Development Center Lowers Prices for Child Care Business Owners - May 25, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Operation KidSafe Free Child Safety Program Naperville, IL
Latest all digital equipment will be on site. Same type that is used by the FBI. No need to bring anything. Just bring the kids. No personal information will be taken. - May 24, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe
The British Virgin Islands Partners with the Island of the Month Club for 2013
The Island of the Month Club continues to expand its exotic island partnerships. Beginning in 2013, the Island of the Month Club and the BVI Tourism Board will be coordinating and delivering island events together to private yacht clubs across America. This new partnership works in the best... - May 24, 2012 - Island of the Month Club
Xclaimed Ministries Helping the Community
Over 100 children received free toys and 10 children won brand new bicycles. The ministry provides these free events as part of its main outreach. Everyone in attendance receives a free cooked meal which consists of a cheeseburger, bag of chips and bottled water. - May 24, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
Online Magazine Launches Digital Media Internship and Mentoring Program for New York City 11th and 12th Grade Teen Girls
Tiffany Crawford, Editor at theCorporateGoddess.com, HuffPo Blogger, and acclaimed Speaker announced today that she is launching an internship and mentoring program for NYC Teens. 30 high school Sophomores and Juniors from NYC Public Schools will be chosen through an application process, requiring a writing sample. If you’d like to learn more information about this program or to apply please send an email request to girlsrock@thecorporategoddess.com. - May 24, 2012 - Tiffany Shenelle, LLC on behalf of The Corporate Goddess
Premium Restaurant Brands Selects Energy Advantage Inc. to Conduct a Total Energy and Environmental Management Assessment Across Its Mexican Restaurants Chains
Energy Advantage Inc., a global leader in providing total energy and environmental management services, is pleased to announce Premium Restaurant Brands (PRB) has selected Energy Advantage to complete a benchmark assessment of its Mexican restaurants chains, KFC and Pizza Hut. Energy Advantage will... - May 24, 2012 - Energy Advantage Inc.
Lawrence Wu, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting to Speak at KC’s Perspectives on Innovation, Information Exchange, and Antitrust in a Global Context
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lawrence Wu, Senior Vice President, NERA Economic Consulting will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Perspectives on Innovation,... - May 24, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Friends of Karen Receives Entergy Corporation Grant for Families in Need
Friends of Karen, a children’s charity, has received a $15,000 grant from Entergy Corporation to help families with a critically-ill child. This is the fifth consecutive year that Entergy has recognized the terrible toll that families have to pay when caring for a child with cancer or another... - May 24, 2012 - Friends of Karen
Stevens Researchers Advance Innovative Lab-in-a-Fiber Research Frontier
Dr. Du and Dr. Sukhishvili’s collaboration wins grant from the National Science Foundation. - May 24, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Chesapeake Folk Festival Celebrates Bay’s Hidden Treasures This July 28
Come to St. Michaels on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and discover the Chesapeake’s hidden gems from 10am to 5pm on Saturday, July 28 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum’s (CBMM) 5th Annual Chesapeake Folk Festival. This celebration of the Bay’s people, arts, work, and bounty... - May 24, 2012 - Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum
Bernice A. King, Daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, Will Attend Book Signing Event at Her Father’s Memorial
Eastern National is proud to announce that Bernice A. King, daughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will be present for a book signing event to be held at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial, located at 1964 Independence Avenue, Southwest, Washington, DC. The event... - May 24, 2012 - Eastern National
Learn American Sign Language (ASL) at Fusion in Wilton Manors for Free
You are invited to attend a free 6 Week Course beginning May 9th on American Sign Language (ASL) hosted by Fusion in Wilton Manors. - May 24, 2012 - Fusion of Wilton Manors
Brown Shoe Company and Famous Footwear Join the 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsors
Global consumer footwear company Brown Shoe Company and their Famous Footwear retail stores have joined as sponsors of World T.E.A.M. Sports' second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 24, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
NCIA’s Federal Criminal Sentencing Database Secures Major Reductions in Prison Time
The National Center on Institutions and Alternatives, working in tandem with defense attorneys, has used a comprehensive database of federal criminal cases to achieve downward sentencing reductions for defendants. This effort ensures that courts are presented with all relevant information when deciding upon an appropriate and constant sentence. - May 24, 2012 - National Center on Institutions & Alternatives
MBEConnect and MAMSDC Create a Magazine to Highlight the Diverse Business Community
MAMSDC and MBEConnect have created an issue of MBEConnect Profiles magazine exclusively devoted to one of the regional affiliates of the National Minority Supplier Development Council and its certified minority-owned businesses and corporate members. - May 24, 2012 - MBEConnect
A Gathering of Young Men Launches Annual Freedom Run for Juneteenth
A Gathering of Young Men is launching an annual Freedom Run, to be held each year around the Juneteenth celebration in Nashville, TN. - May 24, 2012 - Gathering of Young Men
IncomeAtHome Major Training Event Wraps Up in Chicago
Featuring two power-packed days of group meetings and hands-on training sessions. - May 23, 2012 - IncomeAtHome.com
The Francis P. and Mary J. Brennan Memorial Lecture “Every Four Years: Presidential Elections and American History” Presented by Sol Gittleman, Ph.D.
The Annual Brennan Lecture, sponsored by the Winchester Seniors Association and the Winchester Council on Aging, will be held on Wednesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the Pond Room. The topic of Dr. Sol Gittleman’s lecture is “Every Four Years: Presidential Elections and American... - May 23, 2012 - Winchester Town of COA
MOM Brands™ Joins The Sustainability Consortium
MOM Brands™ today announced its membership in The Sustainability Consortium (TSC), an independent global organization that creates sustainability standards for consumer products. The Consortium is made up of 90 members including retailers, suppliers, non-profits and government... - May 23, 2012 - The Sustainability Consortium
BNY Mellon Joins 2012 Sea to Shining Sea Cross-Country Bicycle Ride as Sponsor
BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, has joined as a sponsor of World T.E.A.M. Sports second Sea to Shining Sea cross-country bicycle ride with wounded warriors from America’s military. - May 23, 2012 - World T.E.A.M. Sports
Florida Literacy Coalition Announces Annual State Literacy Award Winners
Three individuals and two organizations were honored at the Florida Literacy Awards Banquet for their excellence in literacy service. - May 23, 2012 - Florida Literacy Coalition
Seminars to Turn Women on to Goddess Power
A new six-week “goddess” teleseminar series of 18 speakers, targeting women who want more out of life, in terms of empowering themselves and using their full potential. - May 23, 2012 - Just Call Me Goddess
Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" Galleries Display Cat Care Society's "Tails of the Painted Cats" Lineup During June, Debuting on First Friday Art Walk June 1
Cat Care Society's larger-than-life Painted Cats will be on display at galleries throughout Denver's "Art District on Santa Fe" for the month of June, debuting at the District's First Friday Art Walk on June 1. - May 23, 2012 - Cat Care Society
James N. Kinney, Partner, WeiserMazars LLP to Speak at KC’s Dodd-Frank's New Net Worth Standard for Accredited Investors Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that James N. Kinney, Partner, WeiserMazars LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Dodd-Frank's New Net Worth Standard for... - May 23, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Erin E. Morrow, Principal, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP to Speak at KC’s The Dodd-Frank Act and the Red Flag Rule Explored Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Erin E. Morrow, Principal, Advisory Services, Grant Thornton LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Dodd-Frank Act and... - May 23, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Thailand Sponsors Their First International Naturist Conference
Naturists from 12 nations participated in the celebration of naturism and the effort towards a common goal of building naturism in Thailand and Southeast Asia, in addition to enjoying the warm welcome and ambiance of Chan Resort, Thailand’s foremost naturist resort. - May 22, 2012 - Naturist Association Thailand Co., Ltd.
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Marks Its Three Year Anniversary
Fresh food previously unable to tens of millions of food pantry clients nationwide becomes increasingly available as AmpleHarvest.org, now three years old, enables more than 5,100 food pantries across all 50 states become “visible” to local growers with excess garden produce. - May 22, 2012 - AmpleHarvest.org
“Marlborough Works!" Job Fair Will Connect Area Businesses with Job Seekers on June 13
Boston Scientific, Marlborough Hospital, and Raytheon are among the two dozen companies represented at the event. - May 22, 2012 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
8th Annual Hug, Slurps & Slobbers Adoptathon
The Ventura County Camarillo Animal Shelter in partnership with Rescue Me Inc. are dedicated to finding homes for every one of the shelter's homeless animals. Adopters will receive a free gift bag and vet visit; reduced rate adoption fee, microchip and rabies vaccine; and license for the new... - May 22, 2012 - Rescue Me Incorporated
Central Basin Continues to Help Los Angeles Lead in Water Conservation
By now, most people understand that the concept of going green is not just one that sounds like a good idea, it is one that is going to be necessary if the planet's ability to sustain life is to be preserved. Water is one of the primary resources on the planet today and in the United States, how it... - May 22, 2012 - Central Basin Municipal Water District
The Founders Fund Inc. Awards New Scholarships to 29 Collier County Students
After 20 years of providing college scholarships to high school seniors, The Founders Fund has increased the award money given out to 29 students in 2012. - May 22, 2012 - The Founders Fund, Inc.
The Power of Performance Seminar Hosted by Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
Grammy winning arranger and composer David Campbell to deliver seminar at the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville on June 4, 2012 about the basics of success in the music industry. - May 22, 2012 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
MaleSurvivor Urges Brooklyn DA Hynes, Ultra-Orthodox Community to Protect Survivors of Abuse
Dr. Richard Gartner, past president of MaleSurvivor and a world-renowned expert on the treatment of survivors of sexual abuse, issued a statement today calling on Brooklyn DA Hynes and the ultra-Orthodox community to do more to protect the victims of the sexual abuse scandal that has erupted over the past week. - May 21, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization
American Hero T-Shirt Announces Limited Edition Sale
Beginning May 21 at 8:00am CST, American Hero T-Shirt is running a 7-day sale for a limited edition Live from Your Patriotic Heart patriotic apparel shirt. - May 21, 2012 - American Hero T Shirt
May 15 to June 15 is Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month
There are many ways to show support for those with the often misunderstood and misdiagnosed neurological disorder that affects 1 in 100 people. - May 21, 2012 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome