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Senator Bill Perkins Hosts Press Conference for the African Day Parade and Festival
Senator Bill Perkins and the African Day Parade and Festival committee invites the community for a press conference announcing the 7th Annual African Day Parade and Festival. - September 10, 2013 - African Day Parade and Festival
Mahabbah Foundation Hosts Backpack Giveaway
200 Children Served on Saturday with Free Backpack Giveaway. - September 02, 2013 - Mahabbah Foundation
Film Production to Begin on the Life of the Hare Krishna Movement’s Founder, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
ISKCON Cinema, in association with the Vedic Community Foundation (VCF) will produce the Documentary Feature Film, ACHARYA—One Who Teaches by Example. - August 30, 2013 - Vedic Community Foundation, Inc
5,500 Southern Artists and Patrons Stake Claim as 1st Virtual Department Store Using Facebook Groups Option
Inspire Arts Alabama, the flagship program of Inspire Charitable Foundation is proud to stake their unverified claim as the 1st completely virtual department store, Alabama General Store (AGS), to establish itself on Facebook. When AGS’s radical new nonprofit artist outreach program united a... - August 29, 2013 - Inspire Charitable Foundation
Eastern National Publishes "Slavery in the United States: a Brief Narrative History"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "Slavery in the United States: A Brief Narrative History." This book chronicles the history of slavery, documented as early as the 18th century BCE in the Code of Hammurabi, and documents its impact on the United States, from the... - August 28, 2013 - Eastern National
Local Honey Highlights Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) Observance
Found in cupboards and pantries everywhere – honey is a staple ingredient for millions and has a special significance for the fast approaching Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashana. Honey has strong Jewish associations; its sweetness a metaphor for all things good, hence the Biblical assertion of... - August 24, 2013 - Chabad Lubavitch of Southside, Inc.
Eastern National Announces the Opening of its Newest Educational Museum Store at the New Benjamin Franklin Museum
Eastern National is proud to announce the opening of a new educational museum store at the newly renovated Benjamin Franklin Museum, located at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The store will sell a wide variety of Franklin related commemorative items which... - August 24, 2013 - Eastern National
7th Annual African Day Parade and Festival: Our Communities. Our Progress. Our Unity
The African community in New York City host the 2013 African day Parade and Festival Celebrating, African Communities, Africa’s Progress and African Unity. - August 15, 2013 - African Day Parade and Festival
Leah Young Announces Indiegogo Campaign
Today Artist-Healer Leah Young announced the launch of her crowd funding campaign (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-arts-soul/x/1331402 or use short url: http://igg.me/at/artsandsoul) to open and operate an expressive arts healing studio in the community. - August 09, 2013 - Soul(Art)iculation
4th Annual St James Beanbag Toss Tourney a Huge Success
The fourth annual Saint James R. C. Church Festival Beanbag Toss tournament was held Sunday August 4 at St. James School in Wesleyville. Showcasing a field of 26 teams comprised of 52 competitors, each team played a four-game round-robin for seeding purposes followed by a single-elimination... - August 08, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Eastern National Publishes "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook"
Eastern National has released a new publication, "The War of 1812: Official National Park Service Handbook." This new book features essays by 12 prominent American and Canadian historians exploring key themes and stories of the War of 1812, from the development of Canadian and American... - August 04, 2013 - Eastern National
Eastern National and Finley-Holiday Films Team Up to Produce National Parks Video Bundle
In preparation for the upcoming centennial of the National Park Service in 2016, Eastern National is proud to announce the release of a new product bundle. It contains the popular Passport To Your National Parks® book and a new, full length video from Finley- Holiday Films, America’s... - August 01, 2013 - Eastern National
Global Dialogue Prize 2013 Award Ceremony at the Opening Day of the World Congress of Philosophy in Athens, August 4
The Global Dialogue Prize, which was introduced in 2009 as one of the world’s most significant awards for intercultural dialogue and value research, will be awarded at the opening day for the XXIII World Congress of Philosophy in Athens, August 4, 2013. The Award Committee of the Global... - July 31, 2013 - Global Dialogue Council
Amid Record Turnout, Eighth Annual Tail-GREAT Raises Over $5,000 for Western Pennsylvania Non-Profit Organizations
Side Project Inc. is proud to announce the success of their Tail-GREAT event, which was held at PNC Park on July 13. Tail-GREAT is an annual tailgate party that is now in its eighth year. The event brings together hundreds of attendees from around the country to celebrate the spirit of community... - July 29, 2013 - Side Project Inc.
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center's Indian Housing Training Conference in Tulsa, OK
Now hosted in Tulsa, Oklahoma this four-day Indian Housing Training Conference will provide housing professionals with the tools to maintain good homes, build affordable homes, improve public safety, and provide essential building blocks to a healthy community in the heart of Indian Country. - July 25, 2013 - Native Learning Center
Black Community Members with DC Troy Davis Call for Mass Economic Boycott in the Wake of Trayvon Martin Verdict
Local Black activists and community members with DC Troy Davis are calling for a mass economic "Black Out Our Dollars" boycott to take place from August 1, 2013 until February 26, 2014. - July 23, 2013 - DC Troy Davis
Pet Adoption Event at The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
In an effort to increase community involvement and raise awareness of animal overpopulation, The Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center in collaboration with Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, will be hosting a pet adoption event. All adoption fees will be ½ off. This event... - July 21, 2013 - Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center
Announcing the Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center Kerretv Online First 4-Day Webinar Series
The Seminole Tribe of Florida Native Learning Center (NLC) is excited to expand its learning opportunities on Kerretv (Creek word for "Learning") Online, their online learning environment. Take advantage of this 4-Day Webinar Series; Increasing Your Funding & Sustainability - Strategic Use of the CFDA, Acts(s) and CFR(s). - July 19, 2013 - Native Learning Center
The Cambodia Academy at Mongkol Borei Announces Plans for the 2013 School Year Kick Off Campus Tour
Yearly excursion from Siem Reap for donors and guests on October 1, 2013 to celebrate increasing enrollment, improving English proficiency and growing donor base. - July 14, 2013 - Cambodia Academy (501c3)
Pittsburgh New Works Festival Announces New Plays, New Venue, and New Format
Press release regarding the Pittsburgh New Works Festival's 23rd season including information about the plays being performed, change of performance venue, and new performance format. - July 14, 2013 - Pittsburgh New Works Festival
Premier Pan-African Ensemble L'Esprit d'Afrique Features Lazaro Galarraga on Album
Famed Cuban virtuoso Lazaro Galarraga will perform with L'Esprit d'Afrique at Zanzibar in Santa Monica, CA on Thursday, July 18th to commemorate the release of their first album, "The Spirit of Africa." - July 13, 2013 - L'Esprit d'Afrique
Eastern National Publishes "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook"
A new publication, "American Indians and the Civil War: Official National Park Service Handbook," has been published by Eastern National. A collection of essays by noted scholars and historians, this book details the Native American contributions to the American Civil War, and the effects... - July 13, 2013 - Eastern National
Matt Wallace Promoted to Director of Projects at the Heights Center in Fort Myers
The Heights Foundation announces that Matt Wallace has been promoted to the position of Director of Projects at the Heights Center, a Cultural Arts and Community Center in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. Wallace is responsible for recruitment and coordination of volunteers, donor relations & database management, grants, event and program logistics including annual School Supply, Thanksgiving and Christmas outreaches. - July 11, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Operation Coexist Announces Unplugged Show Raising Money for At-Risk Youth and Promoting Healing Though Music
Operation Coexist will be hosting their first ticketed event at 7 PM on Saturday, July 20th, 2013 at The Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio in downtown St Petersburg to benefit music therapy programs in local hospitals and music programs in local school districts. - July 11, 2013 - Operation Coexist Inc.
Lee Memorial Health System Employees Spend Day of Caring at the Heights Center
Volunteers from Lee Memorial Health System selected the Heights Foundation for a United Way Day of Caring. Twenty five volunteers planted 50 coco plums around the Heights Center’s new medical clinic and started an herb garden for the culinary center. The United Way Days of Caring connects... - July 07, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Zonta Club of Douglas County Installs New Officers; Group Awards $7,750 in Scholarships, Grants
The Zonta Club of Douglas County recently installed new officers for the 2013-14 term, awarded a scholarship to a high school senior and presented grants to six nonprofit groups. Marcy O’Toole, Zonta Lt. Gov. for District 12, installed the following members as club officers: Rhonda... - July 04, 2013 - Zonta Club of Douglas County
THEARC in SE Honored as One City Location of the Month
Ward 8 arts recreation campus serves as multi-purpose venue for any size film production. - July 04, 2013 - Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus
Graffiti Art Legend Chaz Bojorquez Releases Highly Anticipated Website on the Week of Independence Day
The undergound is buzzing with excitement right now. Original and iconic graffiti legend, Chaz Bojorquez has spent the last nine months with his team of diverse artists and tech savvy experts in perfecting an interactive and innovative website designed to flow all of his works, past and present to... - July 03, 2013 - Dave Tourje Studios
Heights Foundation Seeks Donations for School Supply Outreach
The Heights Foundation is seeking individuals, businesses, churches and organizations to provide school supplies for the Foundation’s annual outreach program. The July 26 event provides supplies for nearly 400 low-income children living in the Harlem Heights neighborhood. “Our goal is... - June 30, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Rat Pack Celebrity Waiter Dinner to Serve Up Fun to Benefit the Heights Center
“Celebrity” waiters will serve up great food and fun at the Heights Foundation’s Rat Pack Dinner hosted by The Roadhouse Cafe on Wednesday, July 31 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Local musicians and celebrities will compete for tips that inspire bidding wars among guests -... - June 28, 2013 - The Heights Foundation
Eastern National Announces the 2014 Passport to Your National Parks® Photo Contest
Eastern National is pleased to announce the 2014 Passport To Your National Parks® Photo Contest. The contest is open to active National Park Service employees and Volunteers-In-Parks (VIPs). Ten winning national park photos will be featured on the 2014 Passport To Your National Parks®... - June 27, 2013 - Eastern National
Is America Now the Hardest Christian Mission Field? Explore at Annual Delaware Valley Summer Institute August 11-14.
Dr. Darrell Guder, professor of missional and ecumenical theology at Princeton Seminary, will lead a four-night series on the current state of the American church, its relationship to the massively-changing cultural and civil society, and how modern Christian communities can claim their missional role in this era. Hosted by the Presbyterian churches in Lambertville, Titusville, Stockton, and Mt. Airy, NJ. - June 24, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Rabbi Shlomo Braun Visits Aleh Foundation Supporter in Rockville, MD.
Rabbi Shlomo Braun, Founder and Director of Aleh Foundation recently made a trip to Washington, DC and met with several former associates from the days when he was a congressional staff member. There, he made a presentation about important issues of concern to the Brooklyn Jewish communities, as well as updated them of the unique services Aleh provides for the disabled population. - June 19, 2013 - Aleh Foundation
Owner Of Dos Toros Solutions Explains Why He Created Cabaña Latina
Cabaña Latina is a new social network, where all Latinos from around the world, can join together under one roof. - June 15, 2013 - Dos Toros Solutions
Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art 2013 Artist in Residence
The Artist in Residence Program is ideal for the emerging, mid-career or professional artist. Self-directed artists in any discipline will enjoy a 1,100 square foot studio with 24-hour access. The body of work created during the residency will culminate in a solo museum exhibition. In addition to... - June 13, 2013 - Paris Gibson Square Museum of Art
New York Fine Art Appraisers Sees Old Master Paintings Consignment Soar at Sotheby’s
New York Fine Art Appraisers brings client's art to Sotheby's auction, where prices soar beyond estimates. - June 11, 2013 - New York Fine Art Appraisers
Runners Guaranteed Vibrant Experience at Color Mob 5K
The Color Mob 5K hits Dallas on Saturday, July 6 2013 and will transform a horde of runners and walkers into a living work of abstract art. Colored cornstarch will be hurled at entrants as they make their way through the course in this fun run, and there will be live music and a beer garden to... - June 11, 2013 - Color Mob 5k
Arizona Watermelon Festival Returns to Historic Downtown Glendale
Celebrating Arizona's Agricultural past, the Arizona Watermelon Festival returns to Historic Downtown Glendale with lots of fun and games for the entire family on Saturday June 8, 2013 from 8:00am until 2:00pm. - June 03, 2013 - AzCulture
Junior Woman’s Club of Raleigh Chooses Meals on Wheels as President’s Project
2013-2014 Inducted President, Ashley Rain Chooses Meals on Wheels as Club Focus - May 30, 2013 - Junior Woman's Club of Raleigh
Renowned TV Personality Don Polec to Make His Live Stage Debut in “The Odd Couple” Presented by Newtown Arts Company
Esteemed television personality Don Polec, well-known by fans of Philadelphia’s Channel 6 “Action News” as well as ABC’s “Good Morning America,” is slated to tackle a new challenge, appearing in his first live theatre production. Mr. Polec will be in the cast of... - May 28, 2013 - Newtown Arts Company
Eastern National Partners with Duffy Books in Homes USA to Provide Free Books for Kids
Eastern National and Duffy Books in Homes USA have partnered to provide eligible students with free books when they visit Fort Stanwix National Monument. Six titles will be made available to students: Yankee Doodle Boy by Joseph Plumb Martin; Can’t you make them behave, King George? by Jean... - May 25, 2013 - Eastern National
Anahuacalmecac International Preparatory High School of North America in Los Angeles Announces Participation in the United Nations Forum on Indigenous Issues
Indigenous Student Leaders and Faculty from Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory High School of North America Participated in the 12th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues of the United Nations on Tuesday, May 21 in New York. - May 23, 2013 - Semillas Sociedad Civil
Sheldrake Environmental Center is Teaming Up with 2bpresent to Offer This Guided Nature Walk and Meditation Experience
Research has shown that spending time in nature has a healing quality that can help people be more peaceful and calm, in what is the very hectic and stressful lifestyle of modern days. Join Sheldrake Environmental Center educator Jenny Geer and 2bpresent meditation instructors, Cheryl Brause and... - May 21, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Sheldrake Environmental Center to Offer Exciting Ecological Experiences Through Their Summer Children’s Programs
There’s fun for children of all ages at Sheldrake Environmental Center! Sign your child up for Sheldrake’s June Mini Camp for Pre-schoolers. It’s perfect for the gap between the end of pre-school and the beginning of summer camp. Then, starting in July, Sheldrake will be offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 3-8. Your children will not only have a blast, but will also learn important ecological concepts. - May 19, 2013 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Torna & Prado Fine Art Collection in Conjunction with the National Museum of Fine Arts Havana Cuba
Art critics and experts have defined the book "Mario Carreño: Selected Works / Obras Selectas 1936-1957, as a volume that from now will be an indispensable source of information, consultation and study of an indispensable figure of Cuban and Latin American art of the past century." - May 18, 2013 - Torna & Prado Fine Art
Young Peoples Workshops Offers Unique Spin on Summer Camp
Youth organization in Austin, Texas lends unique summer camp experience, with customizable camp options and a full immersion Spanish Day Camp. - May 18, 2013 - Young Peoples Workshops
First-Ever Titusville Heritage Festival Slated for June 1
More than 25 local farms, artisans and organizations will come together at the First Presbyterian Church of Titusville to celebrate the customs and culture of Titusville at the first-ever Titusville Heritage Festival on June 1. - May 16, 2013 - First Presbyterian Church of Titusville
Tim White-Sobieski: Stainless Steel and Light Sculptures in Palma de Mallorca
Galeria Maior presents a multimedia installation by Tim White-Sobieski "Cold Forest" consisting of several mirror polished stainless steel sculptures with projected video compositions, full-color light-emitting diodes panels, and fiber-optics light installations, and a series of 24... - May 16, 2013 - Galeria Maior
Atlantic City Carnival 2k13
The Atlantic City Carnival Committee has come together to create an unforgettable event. A celebration taking place in a city known for its world class entertainment and nightlife, this festival will attract individuals from all walks of life. All gains will benefit the Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation to save the lives of infants and mothers of the Caribbean. - May 04, 2013 - Tri-State Caribbean Cultural Foundation
Chaparral Musicfest Announces 7th Season of Workshops and Concerts in Prescott
Arizona’s own Chaparral MusicFest announces the schedule of workshops and concerts for its 7th season, from May 28 -June 16, including several exciting new additions for 2013. 2013 events include Suzuki Violin & Piano Academy, Youth and Adult Choral Workshops, Percussion Workshop,... - May 01, 2013 - Chaparral Arts.