R.I.S.E Women’s Leadership Conference Sets Stage for Thought Leadership and Networking
PROVIDENCE, R.I. /ScoopCloud/ — A popular women’s leadership conference is returning to Providence. The event will be held on September 19, 2019 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Last year, the Realizing Inspiration and Sustaining Excellence (R.I.S.E) Women’s Leadership Conference sold out; this year’s event is being met with that same enthusiasm.
The Whole Child Triples Home Visiting Program for Children and Their Parents – Prenatal to Five Years
WHITTIER, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Whole Child is thrilled to announce the agency has been awarded the Parents as Teachers Home Visiting Program contract through the Department of Public Health that will triple their existing program. This contract will allow The Whole Child to increase client capacity by 300% as well as expand our geographic reach deeper into Los Angeles County Service Planning Area (SPA) 7 Southeast Los Angeles County and newly enter Service Planning Area (SPA) 3 San Gabriel Valley.
Legendary Black Arts Movement Author Horace Mungin Celebrates 50 Year Career Anniversary with Re-Release of 10 Literary Works
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ — It was 1968 when literary giant Horace Mungin penned his first published work, “Dope Hustler’s Jazz,” part one of a two volume set of anti-drug poetry. “Dope Hustler’s Jazz” was the beginning of a writing career that started in the Black Arts Movement. Horace Mungin Books is celebrating 50 years of intellectual success with the re-release of ten books.
UCC Foreclosure Auction of Sixteen NYC Taxi Medallions Announced
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Maltz Auctions, a premier full-service auction company serving the New York Metropolitan region, announced it will auction sixteen New York City taxi medallions, of which fourteen are individual and one is a mini-fleet pair, at the NY LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel, on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 11 a.m. with registration commencing at 9:30 a.m.
Summer Camp for Mompreneurs
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Nearly half of stay at home moms plan to network with other professionals to find new jobs, but unfortunately one third of them don’t have contacts. And almost three-quarters of moms – and more than 70% of women without children – say mothers are offered fewer opportunities to move up the ladder than childless women. Enter Mompreneur and Me.
Founder of Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation to Run 206-Mile Ultra-Marathon on Mount St. Helens Volcano
BURKE, Va. /ScoopCloud/ — Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation announced that its founder and director, “Tattoo Tom” Mitchell is on a mission to raise $500,000 to support children with cancer and their families. From August 9 through 13, he will return to Mount St. Helens to make his fourth attempt at what’s been called “the most challenging endurance race in North America” – the Bigfoot 200.
The Deadliest Week of the Year for Pedestrian Injuries and Deaths is the First Week of July and Cost Approximately $63.8B Last Year
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — A just released research paper, by noted economist and author Jay Prag of the Drucker School, finds that the cost of pedestrian injuries and deaths from accidents cost the United States economy more than $60 billion in 2018 alone. According to the research, sponsored by Maglite, the vast majority of accidents and the highest percentage of deaths.
African Methodist Episcopal Church Installs New Senior Bishop
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ — On June 26, during the AME Church’s Annual Council of Bishops and General Board Meeting Worship Service, at the Birmingham-Jefferson County Convention Center in Birmingham, Alabama, the Right Reverend Adam Jefferson Richardson, Jr. was installed as the Senior Bishop of the AME Church.
Country Walkers Debuts New Travel Option, Destinations and Itineraries
WILLISTON, Vt. /ScoopCloud/ — With growing demand from travelers to discover and experience the best of the world on their own terms, Country Walkers, the leading provider of walking adventures, today announced the addition of a new travel option: Flex-Guided tours.
$5,000 Business Grant Competition for Mom Entrepreneurs Open for Applications through June 28
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Mama Ladder and Belly Bandit(R) are hosting the third semi-annual High Five Grant for Moms(TM), a $5,000 business grant competition sponsored by Infiniti HR and Mute Six. Through June 28, 2019, moms who own businesses from around the world can enter to be awarded a grant to make a bigger impact in their business.
The American Dream: From Israel to Atlanta, a Small Business Thriving in the Big City
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — In a constantly growing commercial and residential area like Atlanta, White Gloves Junk Removal, founded by Gavriel Djanov, has been able to provide the community with the necessary services for home cleanouts, construction cleanups, and more.
Papa’s ‘Grandkids On-demand’ for Seniors Launches Nationwide Expansion in Six New States
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Papa, a leader in the Elder Tech industry announced they have expanded services to California, Illinois, Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Papa is expanding beyond its current markets of 19 cities throughout Florida, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Papa Pals support older adults with transportation, household chores, technology, and companionship. The Papa Pals are like “Grandkids On-demand!”
DIONNE WARWICK and QUEEN LATIFAH Celebrate New Jersey Community Choir
NEWARK, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ — Ask world-renowned choir director Reverend Stefanie Minatee what the core revelation of her New Jersey community choir Jubilation’s 20th Anniversary Celebration is, and she will tell you in a single word: GOD. Through the guarantee of life’s trials and tribulations, it’s nothing but GOD that gets you to the finish line of Jubilation.
Aeroscape Releases Summertime Tree and Shrub Care Tip Sheet
MIDVALE, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — Aeroscape Property Maintenance & Landscaping has released a tree and shrub care tip sheet for Utah. The Utah summertime weather can be brutal to trees and shrubs, especially the ones that have been planted (or transplanted) during the last couple of years.
How to Capture and Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive insect that has officially invaded Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties! All winter long, their eggs lay waiting for the warm weather, and the Spotted Lanternfly Nymphs have already started to emerge. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn share what to look for and how to capture and destroy these destructive insects.
Actress, Model, and Recovery Specialist Dona Speir Releases Revealing Autobiography
LOS GATOS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Model, actress, and recovery coach Dona Speir announces the publication of her autobiographical memoir, “Naked Truth: The Fall and Rise of Dona Speir” (ISBN: 978-1939282422). Co-written with well-known author/journalist Chris Epting, this memoir reveals the hard truths, personal struggles, and eventual triumph over abuse, sexual exploitation, and addiction that have shaped Speir’s life.
Deon D. Jenkins Announces Run for President on Platform of Reparations
VALLEJO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Deon D. Jenkins, also known as grass roots hip hop organizer Alpha Leo, announced today that he has filed with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) as a Democratic Presidential Candidate in California, for the 2020 election.
Cornerstone Ranch is Horse’n Around – with Ice Cream!
PRINCETON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — Cornerstone Ranch, Princeton, MA with land in Rutland, celebrates summer serving up delicious local, premium ice cream, pony rides, horse drawn rides, farm tours, and trail rides. New expansion features ice cream flavors named after horses!
Walk with Us to Cure Lupus, Chicago – There’s Strength in Our Strides
CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ — Join Chicago’s lupus community and the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) Saturday, June 8, 2019 to Walk with Us to Cure Lupus at 633 Clark Street on the Northwestern University Campus in Evanston, Illinois. Walk with Us to Cure Lupus is the LRA’s signature national program that unites communities across the country to achieve one goal – to raise the much-needed funds to improve care and find the cure.
Art and Antiques Lovers Find Bonanza at Event in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ — The Bonanza Art Antiques & Gourmet Expo is coming to the Pendleton Convention Center on June 7 and 8, 2019. This inaugural event will feature an eclectic mix of artists, antique and vintage dealers, small gourmet food producers, and offer tastes from several Oregon wineries, breweries and other craft beverage houses.
Hurricane Season 2019 Kicks Off Earlier Than Expected: 5 Tips for Finding the Right Travel Insurance Plan
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — The Atlantic Hurricane Season got off to an early start this year, with Subtropical Storm Andrea forming on May 20, marking the record fifth year in a row that the hurricane season arrived early. This, along with experts predicting an above average hurricane season, means that travelers could be facing an uphill battle, according to TravelInsurance.com, a leading online comparison site.
TEENOLOGY Announces Hair and Body Care Product Line that Helps Teens Avoid Acne Breakouts
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Teenagers finally have a product line that they can identify with that offers real solutions for frustrating acne breakouts. TEENOLOGY, LLC has launched a unisex hair and body care product line that’s specifically formulated for teenagers and leaves out harmful ingredients often found in other products.
BECOMING to Host Inaugural Meditation and Mindfulness Retreat for Individuals Navigating Divorce
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — BECOMING, an organization providing mindfulness and meditation tools and retreats for those navigating major life transitions, announced today the kickoff of the first full-day meditation retreat of its kind for divorcing individuals in South Florida on Saturday May 25, 2019.
Ashtanga House of Yoga Offers All Levels of Ashtanga Yoga Classes Including Mysore Style
ALPHARETTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — Ashtanga House of Yoga, LLC is a new studio dedicated to the power of the Ashtanga practice and is located at 11890 Douglas Rd Suite 109, Alpharetta, GA 30005. Ashtanga House of Yoga welcomes students of all levels and yoga backgrounds.
Documentary Debut Recounts Stories of Religious Persecution, Courage and Hope
WASHINGTON D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — “Christians in the Mirror: Stories of Courage and Faith in the Face of Persecution From Syria, Iraq, India, Sudan and Egypt” will premiere Monday, June 10 at the Miracle Theatre in Washington D.C. from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Joshuacord, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is honored to share with the community this one-of-a-kind film that reveals the intense suffering of persecuted Christians in the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
New Murder Mystery Novel Tells the Story of Oil Rig Worker Encountering Mysterious Murders, Frightening Ghosts and Tropical Love in The Malacca Straits
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Long-time oil geophysicist, Nigel Smith, uses his real-life experience working on an oil rig in the Malacca Straits in his new murder mystery novel: “Malacca Mystery” (ISBN: 978-1945532801) available for sale globally in paperback and e-book on May 17, 2019 through all major online book retailers including Amazon, iBooks, Barnes & Noble and Amazon Kindle.
Over 1,000 Summer Camp Scholarships Available to Local Children Through ActivityHero’s Camp and Class Marketplace
PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — or the first time, families who struggle to make ends meet can apply for multiple summer camp scholarships with ActivityHero’s simple online registration. Over 1,000 scholarships are available at 50 summer camps for as little as $20.
Veteran Author Daralyse Lyons Launches The Transformational Storyteller Podcast
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — In the midst of a thriving writing career, Daralyse Lyons, author of over 20 books, has just embarked on a new journey. On “The Transformational Storyteller” podcast, Daralyse takes the listener into the lives and minds of real people whose stories have the power to captivate and motivate.
Nayah Solutions, Inc. announces the launch of a free calendar for STEAM events for kids
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Nayah Solutions, Inc., an educational training company, announces the launch of Nayah STEAM for Kids, a free calendar that lists science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) events in the San Francisco Bay area.
Famed ‘Blue Boy’ Stamp to Be Offered at Auction by H.R. Harmer
NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — H.R. Harmer will conduct the sale of the first part of the renowned “ERIVAN” Collection of United States Postal History in New York City. Included in this sale will be the famed “Alexandria Blue Boy” stamp, which last appeared at public auction in 1967. Opening price for the stamp will start at $1 Million with industry experts agreeing the final price is likely to go much higher.
‘Finding Mold in a New Home’ – New Infographic Demonstrates How to Check for Mold Before It’s Too Late
PORTLAND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ — Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS), one of the state’s largest mold inspection and testing companies, has announced the publication of an infographic now available to view and download from the Mold Inspection Sciences website.
The New Old Age: America’s Elders Fumbling Through the Journey of Aging
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Absolute Trust Talk, a monthly podcast released by Absolute Trust Counsel, recently sat down with Linda Fodrini-Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of Eldercare Services, to discuss the solution to aging with ease.
BoConcept Westchester Celebrates Store #300: Experience Contemporary Danish Design with Art by Kenise Barnes Fine Art, May 16-19
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — BoConcept is known globally for sophisticated, contemporary furniture designs made in Denmark. The Westchester store has recently moved to a large premium corner location within The Westchester mall and features their furniture, lighting and accessories for both home and office. Now, BoConcept is globally celebrating their 300th store in 60 countries.
Anthony Vince’ Nail Spa Opens at The Shops at Worthington Place, Worthington, Ohio
WORTHINGTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — The long awaited and anticipated Anthony Vince’ Nail Spa is now open at The Shops at Worthington Place. The renovated up-scale mall is the perfect place to host this one-of-a-kind high-end nail salon in the Worthington/Columbus area. Anthony Vince’ Nail Spa is focused on the pursuit of excellence and beauty. Their goal is simple: To make you feel like their only guest.
Lansing Board of Water and Light Names Dog after Combat Veteran Mike Ronan
LANSING, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ — The Lansing Board of Water and Light held a fundraising event, the BWL IBEW Golf 4 Charity Tournament, and have raised the funds necessary to donate an individually trained service dog to a deserving recipient. As they held their event, they heard from Mike Ronan, a Marine Veteran who was paired with a Service Dog through Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc..