Publishers Newswire announces its semi-annual ‘Books to Bookmark’ List for Dec. 2023 – 8 Books You’ve Likely Never Seen Before
TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Publishers Newswire (PNW), a news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest semiannual “books to bookmark” list of 8 new and interesting books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.
L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland Celebrates 40 Years of Making Christmas Special for Hollywood Families and Visitors in Town for the Holidays
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Traffic came to a standstill on Hollywood Boulevard Sunday, December 3, as Santa Claus drove up on a red Harley-Davidson Electra Glide to cut the ribbon, opening L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland adjacent to the Church of Scientology Los Angeles Information Center. He was joined by his elves, Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Richard Fields, and nationally syndicated radio show host Kerri Kasem to the delight of hundreds of cheering children.
Artists’ Addiction Records In Partnership with Tavola Productions to Release The Original Television Soundtrack to The Beloved Show ‘Lidia’s Kitchen’ On December 15
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Artists’ Addiction Records and Tavola Productions have teamed up for the release of the “LIDIA’S KITCHEN: ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK,” on December 15, 2023; available on all digital platforms. The album is the musical backdrop to the beloved public television show “Lidia’s Kitchen” hosted by world-renowned chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, television host, and Italian food ambassador Lidia Bastianich.
Church of Scientology Pasadena Open House and Interfaith Panel Promotes Respect, Diversity and Religious Freedom for All
PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — A religious freedom conference and open house at the Church of Scientology Pasadena brought faith leaders together to promote diversity and respect at a time when rising hate crimes, conflict and war bring the importance of religious freedom and understanding into sharp relief. The Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission reports that hate crimes in Los Angeles County have reached the second highest level in more than 20 years. And the news is filled with religious conflicts that have spiraled into war.
Jenna Elfman Hosts ‘Christmas Stories’ To Benefit Underserved Children
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre presented “Christmas Stories” December 1 and 2. Artists, including Golden Globe Award-winning actress Jenna Elfman (“Fear the Walking Dead”) and Emmy Award-winners Nancy Cartwright (“The Simpsons”) and Michelle Stafford (“The Young and the Restless”), performed holiday-themed skits and songs to raise funds to benefit the Hollywood Police Department’s youth development programs for at-risk youth.
San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Selects Two Bay Area Women to Receive Business and Mentorship Grants
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is thrilled to announce the grant winners of their inaugural 2023 Female Entrepreneurship Grant and Mentorship program: Stephanie de la Cruz of De La Creamery in Oakland and Wendy Lieu of Socola Chocolatier in San Francisco.
Empire Strykers of the Major Arena Soccer League Sign Marco Fabian, International Soccer Star and Gold Medalist with Mexican National Team
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Empire Strykers of the Major Arena Soccer League (MASL), have announced the signing of former Mexican International Marco Fabian to a two-year contract. The monetary terms of the deal were not disclosed as per policy of the MASL. The contract is a landmark deal in the MASL, North America’s premier indoor soccer league, now playing in their 10th anniversary season.
A Story of Hope, Help and Humanity Airs for the First Time on the Scientology Network on International Volunteer Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — While most of the world went “on pause” during the pandemic, Mother Nature certainly did not-nor did the Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a religious social service founded in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.
New Interactive Timeline on Scientology.org Shows What Scientologists Mean When They Say ‘Our Help is Yours’
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — At the 39th anniversary of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS), Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige briefed the 7,000 members and guests gathered at Saint Hill in the UK on the magnitude and impact of humanitarian and social betterment activities supported by the IAS over the past four years.
Bay Area New Year’s Eve 2023-2024 by Professionals Guild and The Society of Single Professionals
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Professionals Guild and the Society of Single Professionals announced a Bay Area New Year’s Eve Party for singles and couples at the Chicken Pie Shop and bar in Walnut Creek on Dec. 31, 2023. This East Bay New Year’s Eve party includes an optional New Year’s Eve Dinner, DJ dancing, a Balloon Drop, and a Champagne Toast followed by more dancing.
Bringing the Truth About Drugs to the Fan Zone as the Bruins and Bears Faced Off at the Rose Bowl in Their Final PAC-12 Game
PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — While two of California’s favorite college teams faced each other on the football field this weekend, drug-prevention activists from nearby Scientology Churches set up a bright teal tent in the fan zone to win a different kind of competition altogether: reaching kids before drug dealers do.
25 Years of Service to the Community Honored at the Church of Scientology of the Valley
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Serving the North Hollywood community since 1998, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Church of Scientology of the Valley has established a reputation for always stepping up with help. They celebrated their 25th anniversary with a banquet and award presentation along with a silent auction to raise funds for their charity work.
Gemoo Introduces Wordance: 100% FREE to Transform Plain Text into Engaging Music-Synced Videos and GIFs in Minutes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Gemoo, the developer of FocuSee, announced the launch of Wordance, a revolutionary AI-powered tool designed to empower users to create captivating music-synced videos and GIFs from plain text effortlessly. Whether for an indie hacker, startup team member, digital marketer, or content creator, Wordance is the go-to solution for generating attention-catching promo videos that resonate with the target audience. What’s better, it’s completely free for everyone to use.
The Mortgage Collaborative Adds Four Mortgage Industry Luminaries to 2024 Management Board of Directors
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, today announced four additions to its 2024 Management Board of Directors.
Giant Christmas Tree Arrives for the 40th Anniversary of a Hollywood Tradition Begun by L. Ron Hubbard
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Hollywood Christmas season got off to a great start November 20 with the arrival of a giant Christmas tree to mark the 40th Anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard’s Winter Wonderland. Passersby on the Hollywood Walk of Fame watched in awe as the 6,000-pound giant grand fir was hoisted into place next to the Church of Scientology Los Angeles Information Center by a 40-ton crane at the end of its 900-mile journey from Sheridan, Oregon.
The Motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister is Something Can Be Done About It: No Matter When and No Matter Where
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Disasters, whether great or small, do not comply with the calendar. And whether the scope of the difficulty affects a single family, or hundreds of thousands or more, Scientology Volunteer Ministers live by the motto that no matter the difficulty, “Something Can Be Done About It.”
Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Workbook on How to Meet Goals by Goal Setting Speaker Anna David
LOS ANGELES, Calif.LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing has released “The EPIC Goal Workbook: The Guide to Achieving Extraordinary, Powerful, Impactful and Courageous Goals” (ISBN: 978-1956955682; paperback), written by Anna David, a leading speaker on goal setting.
City of Commerce Mayor and Bridge Publications Team Up to Make Thanksgiving Special for Local Seniors
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Knowing the loneliness some elderly residents feel as the holidays approach, City of Commerce Mayor Mr. Hugo Argumedo, his wife Jessa, and volunteers from Bridge Publications Inc., publisher of the nonfiction works of author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, provided more than 200 Thanksgiving meals to local seniors.
Nibav Home Lifts Launches First-of-its-Kind Experience Center in California
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Nibav Home Lifts, a leader in home mobility solutions, is thrilled to unveil the grand opening of its inaugural Experience Center located in the heart of California. This significant milestone marks a substantial stride for the company as it expands its footprint in the United States, bringing a blend of innovation and luxury to the realm of residential elevators.
Introducing PRToolFinder Community: The first Dedicated Online Hub for PR Tools and Consultation
MARTINEZ, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — PRToolFinder announced the official launch of its new membership-based platform, PRToolFinder Community. The innovative platform builds upon the PRToolFinder database with the addition of a PR Consultant Directory and Forum functionality to help connect PR consultants and business leaders seeking assistance.
Church of Scientology Los Angeles Launches the Holiday Season with a Turkey Giveaway
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — To help bring the joy of the season to life, the Church of Scientology is holding a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway again this year. It takes place Sunday, November 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in what has become a tradition over the past few years.
Churches of Scientology Count Down to the 75th Anniversary of an Event that Literally Defined Human Rights
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — As we count down to the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Scientology Churches and Scientologists gear up to achieving the goal of universal human rights. They are inspired by author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard who believed that “human rights must be made a fact, not an idealistic dream.”
Glancy Wine Education Foundation wraps Auction 2023 Seeking Pledges for Giving Tuesday November 28
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $21,949 at the 12th Anniversary Celebration and Scholarship Auction with the San Francisco Wine School on November 11. A lively event with a signature Somm Olympics component featuring past scholarship winner Tonya Pitts.
Scientology Volunteer Ministers Reach Out to Flood Victims With Help
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Responding to a call from the civil protection department in early November, Scientology Volunteer Ministers reached out to the municipality of Campi Bisenzio with help. The Bisenzio River, for which the town is named, had overflowed, wreaking havoc.
NotaryCam approved to provide eNotary and RON services for Illinois notaries
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneer in providing remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today the Illinois Department of Secretary of State has approved the company to provide both eNotary and remote online notarization (RON) services to notaries public registered in the state.
Merriam Vineyards declares 2023 a ‘first class’ vintage – concludes inaugural harvest in newly California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Certified Winery
SONOMA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Merriam Vineyards, located in California’s Russian River AVA, wrapped up the 2023 harvest with much to celebrate. Winemaker William Weese states that this year is poised to produce a “great and first-class vintage” for Merriam’s award-winning cool-climate varieties, especially its Pinot Noir. Throughout Sonoma County and many AVAs within California, the 2023 vintage is already anticipated to be one of the best in decades.
Italian Volunteers Say an Active, Creative Lifestyle is a Much Better High Than Drugs
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Is LSD harmless? Can a single hit of crack hurt you? How addictive is heroin, really? And what about marijuana? “You need to know the truth about drugs,” say the volunteers of Foundation for the Drug-Free World Italy – the drug education and prevention initiative supported by the Church of Scientology.
NGPA Winter Warm-Up Registration Now Open – NGPA Celebrates 10th Industry Expo
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The NGPA is thrilled to announce another captivating series of events set to take place in the sunny city of Palm Springs. The NGPA Palm Springs Events will encompass a wide range of activities, including a career fair, industry expo, networking socials, a weekend fly-in, member socials, hiring sessions, and LGBTQ+ advocacy breakout sessions.
Adoption Fairytale Videobook for ‘Love Without Wings’ to Release on National Adoption Day
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — “Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale” (ISBN: 979-8986768045), was released one year ago and now it’s also available as a read-along videobook narrated by Rayyah McCaul with an original music score by Sleeps Under Beams. The author, Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, says that the book and its video adaptation were imagined to magically introduce the subject of adoption to his son, and to celebrate diverse families made complete through adoption.
Publisher of the Works of L. Ron Hubbard Gets a Jump on the Holiday Season by Sharing the ‘Not So Secret’ Secret of Happiness
EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — In “My Philosophy,” one of his most popular essays, author, humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, “I like to help others and count it as my greatest pleasure in life to see a person free himself of the shadows which darken his days.”
CCHR Demands Psychiatrists Immediately End Cruel and Harmful Practices in the Name of Mental Health
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — As the World Psychiatric Association (WPA) convened its annual congress in Vienna, hundreds of activists from Citizens Commission on Human Rights Austria and chapters across Europe marched through the streets, insisting psychiatrists immediately cease their use of ECT (electroconvulsive treatment) and all coercive and harmful practices in the field of mental health.
Reaching Out on Veterans Day to Help Prevent Suicides
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — This Veterans Day, Citizens Commission on Human Rights, the nonprofit mental health watchdog founded in 1969 by the Church of Scientology, warns veterans and their families of the hidden enemy behind veteran suicides. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs, “Every day, some 17 veterans take their own lives.”
The California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA) Annual Report Unveils Progress and Continued Challenges for the Golden State’s 1.38 Million Veterans
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Today, the California Association of Veteran Service Agencies (CAVSA), a consortium of six non-profit veteran service providers, released its 2023 California Veterans Community Report, providing data and analysis on the current challenges faced by California veterans, highlighting the strides made in the past year, and presenting their advocacy strategy for 2024 and beyond-with a focus on behavioral health and housing initiatives.
Olea Kiosks Introduces Redesign of Indoor and Outdoor Geneva Kiosk
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Olea Kiosks®, a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, announced a redesign of its popular Geneva kiosk as it debuts this new model at International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAPPA) in Orlando November 14 to 17, 2023.
Digitl Mediums Announces Partnership with David Claytor and SureThing Productions and Management
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Digitl Mediums, a bi-coastal boutique full services consulting, marketing and branding company, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with SureThing Productions, a renowned name in the entertainment industry.