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Pets and Fireworks – Tips to Keep Pets Happy and Safe on July 4th

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Every Independence Day, shelters are filled with lost and injured pets. The Sacramento SPCA is recommending the following tips to keep your pet safe so you can all enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July.

* Make sure pets are microchipped and the chip registration (owner's contact information) is up to date.

* Ensure pets are wearing a properly fitting collar with ID tags.

* As a backup plan, write your phone number on your pet's collar with a sharpie marker.

* Provide physical and mental stimulation with a walk or playtime during cooler morning hours - it can help pets stay calm in the evening.

* During peak firework hours the week surrounding July 4th, bring all pets indoors, offer their favorite toy or a stuffed Kong, and add some ambient noise (such as television or radio) to distract them.

Whether the plan is to visit friends for your holiday festivities or stay close to home, it's important to remember our furry friends do not enjoy the celebration as much as humans do.

"Every year, animal shelters are inundated with pets that panicked at the sound of fireworks and fled into the night, winding up lost, injured or killed," said Kenn Altine, Sacramento SPCA CEO. "By following these few simple tips, pet owners can keep their pets safe and sound at home and avoid unnecessary worry, reclaim fees and heartbreak."

What Do I Do If I Find a Stray Animal?

The Sacramento SPCA is encouraging community members to follow these Found Animal Tips to help healthy stray animals find their way home; including checking the animal for an ID tag and microchip (which can be scanned at a vet's office, shelter or pet store), asking around the neighborhood, making flyers or posting online in local lost and found groups or on neighborhood specific social media platforms.

For sick or injured animals found in Sacramento City, residents should call 311 and in Sacramento County, call 916-875-5000.

"It's been long thought that bringing animals to shelters was the best way to help them, but we now realize that most of the time, they can be easily reunited with their family by staying near where they were found,' said Altine. "That leaves the shelter with room for the animals who really do need our help - those whose owners can no longer keep them or animals that are sick or injured."

The Sacramento SPCA is the only shelter in the region offering pet owners a place to take their beloved animals when they have nowhere else to turn; regardless of age, breed, health condition or behavior. Though the Sacramento SPCA had to adapt their services due to the COVID-19 health crisis, they have continued to say yes to the animals and have expanded public access to their lifesaving programs by offering appointment-based services.

Founded in 1892, the Sacramento SPCA has been providing homeless animals with individual comfort, shelter, and love for more than 128 years. They provide compassionate medical care to tens of thousands of animals annually and offer a variety of programs and services designed to keep people and pets together for life.

Learn more:
* https://www.sspca.org/
* https://www.facebook.com/SacSPCA/
* https://www.instagram.com/sacramento_spca/
* https://www.twitter.com/SacramentoSPCA

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dawn Foster, Sacramento SPCA Marketing & Communications Director dfoster@sspca.org or (916) 802-0915

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Every Independence Day, shelters are filled with lost and injured pets. The Sacramento SPCA is recommending the following tips to keep your pet safe so you can all enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July.

Related link: https://www.sspca.org/

Free Augmented Reality (AR) Fireworks for July 4 from Anywhere

DUBLIN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Using the free TotalAR app on a smartphone or tablet, you can watch augmented reality fireworks from any location from 9 p.m. to midnight local time on July 4, HoloPundits announced today. The fireworks display will run 12 minutes and will feature patriotic virtual fireworks and music.

Communities across the country are promoting the mobile app as an alternative or a supplement to their in-person fireworks displays. The city of Dayton, Ohio is one community offering the virtual fireworks and other augmented experiences through the mobile app.

"It's fun to watch the hot air balloons and the other experiences available on the app," said Nick Terbay, Recreation Program Coordinator for the City of Dayton. "You just hold your phone up to the sky and experience all the augmented reality displays."

Leading up to July 4, you will be able to enjoy other fun experiences through the app. You can witness a beautiful rainbow, a stunning show of lanterns, a hot air balloon launch, a UFO landing, and more.

"We wanted to make something special for the community to enjoy," said HoloPundits Founder and CEO Vinod Dega. "With our app, these experiences can be brought to life wherever you are through augmented reality. People can enjoy the holiday safely, and that is important to us."

Though more than 60 communities in 20 states are teaming up with HoloPundits to provide this to their community members, individuals from anywhere can participate in the experiences.

To participate, download the TotalAR app for free at GooglePlay or the AppStore (no ads appear in this app). Allow the app to enable camera and location services. Click on Geo AR and enjoy the experiences.

For more information, visit https://www.totalar.com/fireworks.html

or view https://youtu.be/cSdoEGjkomg

HoloPundits is a global technology company with expertise that spans the entire spectrum of AR, VR, and mixed reality. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio with offices in Chennai, India, Holopundits works with brands across a variety of industries to transform their experience through immersive technology.

For more about HoloPundits, visit our website: https://www.holopundits.com/about-us.html

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Using the free TotalAR app on a smartphone or tablet, you can watch augmented reality fireworks from any location from 9 p.m. to midnight local time on July 4, HoloPundits announced today. The fireworks display will run 12 minutes and will feature patriotic virtual fireworks and music.

Related link: https://www.holopundits.com/

Tech Company HoloPundits Offers Free Augmented Reality Fireworks for July 4

DUBLIN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, many Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold. Though nothing can replace the magic of real fireworks, HoloPundits, a technology company, created a free augmented reality experience available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet.

"We wanted to make something special for the public to enjoy," said HoloPundits Founder and CEO Vinod Dega. "With our app, Fourth of July fireworks can be brought to life wherever you are through augmented reality."

The app, TotalAR, puts dazzling displays in the sky through a smartphone or tablet, giving the viewer the opportunity to see fireworks as if standing right under them.

The 12-minute fireworks display will be available to view between 9 p.m. and midnight local time on July 4. Watch it once or multiple times before midnight.

Communities across the country are promoting this virtual display as an alternative to in-person fireworks events.

Available now on TotalAR are other augmented reality experiences - all at no cost and free of ads. Experience a rainbow, floating lanterns, a hot air balloon launch, and a UFO landing all from the comfort of your home or your favorite social-distancing location.

"People can enjoy the holiday safely, and that is important to us," said Dega.

To enjoy the experience, download the TotalAR app for free at GooglePlay or the AppStore (no ads appear in this app). Allow the app to enable camera and location services, open the app and click on the Geo AR option.

View the promo video here (YouTube): https://youtu.be/cSdoEGjkomg

For supporting videos and text, please click here ( https://www.dropbox.com/sh/k961kwo5a94gliw/AAA7ByI-wVW-aIKhzwhr5TO8a?dl=0 ) to see the following:
* Promo video
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* Suggested Anchor Script

HoloPundits is also available for on-camera interviews. Please send inquiries to Doug Smith at Doug.Smith@HoloPundits.com or call 614-371-2595.

About HoloPundits

HoloPundits is a global technology company with expertise that spans the entire spectrum of AR, VR, and mixed reality. Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio with offices in Chennai, India, HoloPundits works with brands across a variety of industries to transform their experience through immersive technology.

For more about HoloPundits, visit our website: https://www.holopundits.com/about-us.html

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While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, many Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold. Though nothing can replace the magic of real fireworks, HoloPundits, a technology company, created a free augmented reality experience available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet.

Related link: https://www.holopundits.com/

Vibe Wines Enhances Valentine’s Day Gift-Giving with Enticing Sexy Pairings

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Give your partner a truly unique and unforgettable Valentine's Day gift this year. Love isn't standardized, so romantic gifts shouldn't be either. Vibe Wines(TM) Sexy Pairings(TM) bring their award-winning California wines together with playful products such as romantic lingerie, intimate games, and massage oils to create unique and love-inspiring gift sets designed to keep on giving long after the holiday is over.

Ignite the senses by combining aromas, tastes, styles, and fun into packages that are bursting with potential. Rather than being bored by predictable presents, your lover will be pleasantly surprised by the unexpected treat reinforcing your desires of love and intimacy. Spending time together is an invaluable gift we often take for granted.

You'll inspire adoring kisses when you pair the Vibe Wines 2018 Baci Adoranti Rose of Sangiovese with milk chocolate, a black lace bodysuit and a romantic date night in game. You'll infuse your Valentine's Day rendezvous with a double dose of aphrodisiac and endorphin-inspired fun.

Quench your lover's desire with a bottle of Vibe Wines 2018 Le Desir de L'amour Chenin Blanc and Viognier paired with a sexy black satin robe, black lace teddy and a pheromone-infused massage candle. You'll set their palate for memorable moments by provoking the senses first with taste; then with touch.

Mesmerize your partner with a tantalizing gift set including the Double Gold Medal winning Vibe Wines(TM) 2016 Captivate Me Cabernet Sauvignon with a sultry red and black bralette set paired with an intimate body chain adornment, kissable chocolate body powder and wine-scented bath bombs. This sexy combination is sure to inspire romance.

The Vibe Wines approach to Valentine's Day gifting is based on fun, flirty and sexy combinations. A little bit of creative pairing can go a long way in showing your affection. Set your sights on building lasting connections with the person you hold most dear. Their cleverly curated gifts, sexy pairings, and array of wines are designed to bring out your inner love-spirit.

Learn more at: https://www.vibewines.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/vibewines

Media Contact:
Connie Scalise
199 W. Hillcrest Dr.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Ph: 818-371-4132
Email: connie@vibewines.com

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Give your partner a truly unique and unforgettable Valentine's Day gift this year. Love isn't standardized, so romantic gifts shouldn't be either. Vibe Wines( Sexy Pairings bring their award-winning California wines together with playful products such as romantic lingerie, intimate games, and massage oils to create unique and love-inspiring gift sets designed to keep on giving long after the holiday is over.

Related link: https://www.vibewines.com/

How to Choose Between a Real or Artificial Christmas Tree

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is fully underway, and homeowners might be heading out this weekend to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. In the decades-long battle of real versus artificial Christmas trees, it can be difficult to decide between the two. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn share helpful tips to help homeowners weigh the pros and cons before buying a Christmas tree.

There's a lot to consider when deciding on a real versus artificial Christmas trees. Environmentally speaking, there have been studies that show both real and artificial are better for various reasons. On the one hand, a real tree will decompose and break down much faster than an artificial tree. However, an artificial tree can be reused for many years.

When it comes to pricing, an artificial tree will cost about 1.5 times the amount of a real tree. But again, this is a one-time purchase whereas homeowners will put out that money every year with a real tree.

Many people suffer allergies related to real Christmas trees, including pine scent and mold spores. It's important to note, however, that an artificial tree can also carry mold and dust if not stored properly throughout the year.

An artificial Christmas tree is certainly cleaner than a real tree, which will drop needles and possibly sticky sap while it's in the home. To avoid the need for frequent vacuuming, an artificial tree might be best! However, there's nothing quite like the seasonal smell of pine that comes from a real Christmas tree, and many people don't mind the clean-up in exchange for that signature scent!

The best way to decide between a real versus artificial Christmas tree is to consider all of these factors when it comes to the family's wants and needs. If homeowners decide to go with an artificial Christmas tree, they should check out this list compiled by Good Housekeeping: 14 of the Best Artificial Christmas Trees that Look Incredibly Realistic.

Types of Real Christmas Trees

Walking onto a tree lot can feel overwhelming! In Pennsylvania, there are 3 main types of Christmas trees: Pine, Spruce and Fir. But there are subtle differences within each species variety.

Pine Christmas Trees are Cost Friendly

The needles of Pine Trees can vary from the sharp needles of a Scotch Pine to the softer needles of a White Pine. Overall needle retention is excellent and the tree will look vibrant and healthy through the holiday season. Since Pines are a fast-growing variety, a larger Pine Tree will cost much less than other varieties of the same size.

Spruce Christmas Trees come in a Beautiful Spectrum of Color

The needles of Spruce Trees are much sharper than any other Christmas tree variety. Some homeowners prefer the sharper needles to deter pets and keep kids from playing with the ornaments. There may be more needle drop with a Spruce, but there's no mistaking the beautiful coloring of this ornamental tree, especially the Blue Spruce. Within the Blue Spruce family alone there is a broad range of blue-greens that are sure to make ornaments sparkle!

Fir Trees have that distinct Christmas Tree scent

For that crisp Christmas tree smell, go with a Fir. This dark green tree has been a popular choice for generations, and its strong branches can easily hold heavier ornaments. The Balsam Fir has the strongest scent; while Douglas and White Firs are a little milder. Firs in general have soft needles, so they're much easier to set up without cutting hands. They're also safer for kids and pets.

Always do a quick needle test at the lot to make sure the tree is fresh and will last through the holiday season. Pick up the tree by the trunk and tap it down on the ground a few times. A little bit of droppage is ok, but if it's raining needles move on to the next tree. Do a branch test by gently pulling from the inside of the branch out to see if a lot of needles fall off. According to the Pennsylvania Christmas Tree Growers Association website, to test for tree freshness "bend a needle in half with your fingers. Fresh firs should snap, while fresh pines bend and should not break."

About Giroud Tree and Lawn

Giroud Tree and Lawn specializes in tree service, lawn care and mosquito and tick control programs that make customers love doing business with the company since 1974. Serving Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties, the company offers professional tree and lawn evaluation, tree pruning, tree removal, insect and disease control, fertilizing, stump removal, traditional and 100% organic lawn programs and mosquito and tick control. Giroud Arborists are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have the knowledge and experience required to properly diagnose, treat and maintain trees and lawn health. The company is Accredited by the Tree Care Industry Association and Better Business Bureau. Giroud has also been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award(r) every year since 2005. The "Giroud Treework for Charity" program donates free tree care services to parks, historical sites and other non-profit organizations located in the Company's service area.

For more information, visit the company website at http://www.giroudtree.com or call 215-682-7704.

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is fully underway, and homeowners might be heading out this weekend to pick out the perfect Christmas tree. In the decades-long battle of real versus artificial Christmas trees, it can be difficult to decide between the two. The experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn share helpful tips to help homeowners weigh the pros and cons before buying a Christmas tree.

Related link: http://www.giroudtree.com

The Open Book Theatre Presents Unique Holiday Entertainment for the Whole Family

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Open Book Theatre, New York City's oldest readers theatre company, will present two heartwarming holiday shows this December: "A Confused Hanukkah," at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, 26 and 27; and "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge," at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23 and 29. Both plays will be performed at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor.

"A Confused Hanukkah," by Jon Koons, is adapted from his popular children's book of the same name. It makes its Off-Broadway debut this year during Hanukkah week, after successful performances across the United States, and before its imminent production as an animated musical film.

Koons, also a veteran Broadway and film actor, performs his own work accompanied on the clarinet by Broadway musician Mikki Ryan Koons ("Wicked," "The Lion King"), who happens to be his wife. Rounding out this true family affair is a special appearance by their comedically gifted 13-year-old son, Merlin Ryan Koons.

A few lucky kids from the audience will be called up to help act out the colorful story that actor Leonard Nimoy called "an absolutely charming addition to the funny and heartwarming tales of those lovable fools" from the legendary, mythical town of Chelm. Publisher's Weekly called the show "a love letter to every family that resists December's siren song of assimilation."

"A Confused Hanukkah" is fun for audiences both young and old. Dreidels will be given to all children in attendance, and there will be a drawing to win a menorah at each performance.

"The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge," adapted by author Marvin Kaye from his novel, is the sequel to "A Christmas Carol" that Charles Dickens probably meant to write but never did. Picking up right where "Carol" left off, and written in true Dickensian style, "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge" depicts a kindlier Scrooge struggling to right the unresolved wrong hidden within Dickens' original story. The moving narrative explores in depth the issue of anti-Semitism briefly touched upon in the original, evoking the spirit of the season and the period in which it takes place.

According to the New York Times, "'The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge' is more than an adventure. It is an exploration of friendship, penitence, guilt, anti-Semitism and brotherhood in the true spirit of the season...the venerable Open Book readers theatre company generously rewards a visit." Theatre Talk adds, "New York needs to make room for a tradition with substance...(this show) will definitely put you in the Christmas Spirit."

Performed in readers theatre style, "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge" features author Marvin Kaye, Clark Kee, Alice King, and London stage actress Emmeline Prior in her New York debut.

"The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge" is appropriate for adults and teens.

Tickets, which can be used for either show, are $25, available at https://www.artful.ly/the-open-book-theatre or at the door. Holiday Special: buy two, get one free.

Performance schedule (all performances at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor):
"A Confused Hanukkah:" Monday, Dec. 23, Thursday, Dec. 26, and Friday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m.

"The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge:" Sunday, Dec. 22, Monday, Dec. 23, and Sunday Dec. 29, at 7 p.m.

The Open Book Theatre, established in 1975, is New York City's first and longest-lived readers theatre company. To learn more visit: http://www.openbooktheatre.org.

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The Open Book Theatre, New York City's oldest readers theatre company, will present two heartwarming holiday shows this December: "A Confused Hanukkah," at 2 p.m. on Dec. 23, 26 and 27; and "The Last Christmas of Ebenezer Scrooge," at 7 p.m. on Dec. 22, 23 and 29. Both plays will be performed at Pushkin Hall, 165 W. 86th St., 2nd Floor.

Related link: http://www.openbooktheatre.org

Christmas at Schnepf Farms – a Brand-New Holiday Destination – debuts with a VIP opening November 26

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Christmas at Schnepf Farms is ushering in its inaugural season with a VIP/Media exclusive opening on November 26. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local dignitaries and influencers will begin at 5:30 p.m. Post-ceremony, the farm will be open for all to experience the brand-new holiday wonderland until 10 p.m.

Invited guests include Queen Creek Mayor and members of the city council. Christmas at Schnepf Farms charitable partner, the New Leaf Foundation, also will be present. VIP guests and media are welcome to attend with their families and will receive a wristband for all-access to the farm's attractions.

Schnepf Farms is turning 40 acres of its property into an all-in-one holiday event that features ice skating, a vintage Christmas carousel, 4D state-of-the-art animated movie, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, hayrides to feed reindeer, pictures with Santa in his workshop, glow mini golf and the world's largest inflatable Christmas-themed obstacle course. The culmination of the experience is the World of Illumination train ride, a fully lit excursion through Santa's magic portal.

Christmas at Schnepf Farms is open nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. beginning November 26, 2019 until January 4, 2020. Tickets are $20 for admission and are available at https://schnepfchristmas.com/.

A portion of proceeds will be donated to The New Leaf Foundation (https://www.turnanewleaf.org/).

For media inquiries or to obtain a VIP invitation, contact Branded Pros at info@brandedpros.com or call 480.221.5818.

More information:
https://schnepfchristmas.com/
24610 Rittenhouse Rd.
Queen Creek, AZ 85142

Christmas at Schnepf Farms is ushering in its inaugural season with a VIP/Media exclusive opening on November 26, 2019. A ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring local dignitaries and influencers will begin at 5:30 p.m. Post-ceremony, the farm will be open for all to experience the brand-new holiday wonderland until 10 p.m.

Related link: https://schnepfchristmas.com/

Paragon Gives Hosts Pearl Buck Preschool’s Family Christmas Carnival

PORTLAND, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paragon Gives, a Paragon BioTeck, Inc. initiative, announces their annual holiday event, "A Night to Remember," for the children and families of Eugene Pearl Buck Preschool and Family Supports Program. "A Night to Remember" is a fun and festive holiday event with this year's theme being a Christmas Carnival, which will bring a touch of holiday cheer, through carnival games, a bounce house, a photo booth with Santa and Mrs. Claus and much more.

"We are proud to support organizations that enrich the lives of children and families who defy incredible challenges presented to them, and we are looking forward to celebrating another incredible Night to Remember with the families of Pearl Buck," said Patrick Witham, President and CEO of Paragon BioTeck.

Paragon Gives invites the children and families of the Pearl Buck Preschool, a tuition-free Pearl Buck Center program providing education and early-age development tailored to families led by parents with cognitive challenges, to join them for this year's "A Night to Remember." The Christmas Carnival themed night will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Pearl Buck Center located at 3690 West 1st Ave.

"We are motivated by the Pearl Buck Center's dedication to ensuring that people with disabilities have the right to participate in all aspects of life within their community and the workplace. We are truly inspired by their innate aptitude to see an individual's strengths, to see their ability not their disability," said Witham.

About the Pearl Buck Center Preschool & Family Supports Program

Founded in 1953, the Pearl Buck Center in Eugene, Oregon, supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as their families. The Pearl Buck Preschool & Family Supports Program provides a specialized preschool for children whose parents have cognitive challenges and includes case management and parent mentoring. Learn more about Pearl Buck Center at https://pearlbuckcenter.com/.

About Paragon BioTeck, Inc. and Paragon Gives

Paragon BioTeck, Inc., is a privately held pharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development and commercialization of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices, and therapies. Paragon BioTeck's portfolio of products is designed to protect and preserve eyesight and deliver comfort to the eyes.

Paragon Gives supports numerous charities and organizations within the biotechnology and health care arena, as well as individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact on the employees, customers, and partners of Paragon BioTeck. Learn more about Paragon BioTeck at https://paragonbioteck.com/.

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Paragon BioTeck, Inc.
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Paragon Gives, a Paragon BioTeck, Inc. initiative, announces their annual holiday event, "A Night to Remember," for the children and families of Eugene Pearl Buck Preschool and Family Supports Program. "A Night to Remember" is a fun and festive holiday event with this year's theme being a Christmas Carnival, which will bring a touch of holiday cheer.

Related link: https://paragonbioteck.com/

Elegant East Bay Area New Year’s Eve at San Ramon Marriott by Professionals Guild

SAN RAMON, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Professionals Guild ( www.PGuild.com ) announced an Elegant East Bay New Year's Eve Party for singles and couples at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. The party includes a live band, the Floorshakers in the Grand Ballroom, as well as a new approach to live dance music, where people can dance to their favorites.

This is possible because professional keytarist Kevin Kooyumjian can improvise a live harmonious accompaniment to any music. DJ Mike Westerman will play requested dance tunes while Kevin adds his own original musical chords and exciting obligatos.

Many people say things like this about Kevin's playing: "This makes me happy in a wonderful way." "Give me more." "Not only is he skilled but he is just entertaining to watch! Looks so cool and enjoying himself. Inspiration!"

A limited number of New Year's Eve party guests may enjoy a pre-party party with a potluck dinner. It will be held in a large hotel suite. But space is limited. To get invited to the New Year's Eve pre-party, one may visit this New Year's Eve Ticketing page at BrownPaperTickets.com ( https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/s2p/4406610 ) or call 800-838-3006 and ask for the potluck dinner at the San Ramon Marriott.

For the main event, a good crowd of about 800 to 1,000 people are expected.

VIP reserved seating and General Admission tickets are available. The party has multiple dance floors, and balloon decorations.

New Year's Eve Tickets may be purchased here ( https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/s2p/4406610 ).

"The Marriott is offering a wonderful deal for deluxe rooms on New Year's Eve," said Phil Seyer, Director Professionals Guild. A deluxe room is $126; room and breakfast for two, $169. To get that rate, one may book online via the brown paper tickets website or by calling 888-236-2427 and asking for the special New Year's Eve party room block.

New Year's Eve Party tickets must be purchased separately from hotel rooms.

Casino Gaming for $100's in prizes is also offered. Please note that casino gaming is not gambling. There is no charge to play, and no money can be lost.

In addition, party attendees get two free drinks, a big balloon drop at midnight and a champagne toast followed by continued mingling and dancing.

A professional photographer is available to capture memories. A photo contest adds to the fun. People can also take pictures and upload them to https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarefunevents -- a free online social network. Members of the Facebook group then vote online by liking their favorites. The winner is awarded a $50 gift card.

A diverse mix of adults 18+ attends this event. Most are in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's -- some younger, some older. Dress code: semi-formal to formal.

For more information, call the Professionals Guild at 925-888-4392. For room reservations book online at http://www.PGuild.com by 12/30; after that one must call the San Ramon Marriott at 800-228-9290 and ask for the special New Year's Eve Party room block.

To view a video news release (VNR) for this story, visit: https://youtu.be/OdwVFrUGR-g

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Professionals Guild announced an Elegant East Bay New Year's Eve Party for singles and couples at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. The party includes a live band, the Floorshakers in the Grand Ballroom, as well as a new approach to live dance music, where people can dance to their favorites.

Related link: https://www.pguild.com/

Wendy Katagi and Friends Joy to the World Concert and New Album Release, ‘Heirlooms’

GARDENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Inspirational singer-songwriter, Wendy Katagi is joined by Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Tom Zink and Grammy-nominated vocalist Anne Walsh in a spirited "Joy to the World" concert with InnerVox jazz singers and cellist, Nancy Korb at Gardena Valley Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Wendy will be singing songs from her newest album, "Heirlooms," a collection of Christmas favorites. Bring your family and friends to kick-off the holidays celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, announced artist, Wendy Katagi.

Wendy's albums "Spirit of Christmas," "Rise in Hope Again," and recent original song releases, "Beautiful Christmas" and "Steelhead Run" have warmed the hearts of her church and broader following attracted to Wendy's heartfelt vocals and true love for God and His creation.

Her newest album features six Christmas songs including, "Heirlooms," "Noel," "Believe," "Christmas Hymn," "Emmanuel," and "Little Town," covering songs by Amy Grant, Lauren Daigle, and Josh Groban. Multi-talented Tom Zink co-produced the album with Wendy while providing inspiring piano arrangements, recording engineering, mixing, and mastering services at his studio, Ming Dynasty Studio in Long Beach, California.

The concert will feature other talented local musicians, including Anne Walsh and InnerVox, as well as joyous singalongs to upbeat Christmas carols. Complimentary homemade cookies top off this wonderfully festive free event, open to the public.

Kick off the holidays with Wendy and Friends this Sunday, November 24, 2019, 4:00-5:30 at the Joy to the World Concert. Admission and parking are free. Gardena Valley Baptist Church is located at 1630 West 158th Street in Gardena, California.

Wendy Katagi, is an inspirational singer-songwriter native to Los Angeles, California. A versatile artist, Wendy's musical style covers genres from Broadway to acoustic sounds drawing from her piano-based songwriting and lyric soprano voice with some jazz, classical, and pop influences.

She enjoys singing with InnerVox in collaboration with Anne Walsh, Tom Zink, and local musicians. Wendy also writes songs about nature-inspired by stories in collaboration with ecosystem restoration professionals on endangered species recovery and watershed programs with Stillwater Sciences, a professional environmental consulting firm. http://www.wendykatagi.com/

Tom Zink, Ming Dynasty Studio. This is the studio of Grammy nominated arranger, producer, and keyboardist Thomas Zink. Numerous and varied projects have gone from seed to fruition within its doors. Projects ranging from Folk guitar duos, to Jazz sextets, Motown projects and everything in between. https://www.tomzink.com/new-page

Anne Walsh has been performing in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas for over a decade, and has headlined at such diverse venues as The Jazz Bakery, The Carpenter Performing Art Center, Spaghettinis and The Derby. Her sound? ...A sultry night in Rio, a sunny day in Brazil. Contemporary jazz, Brazilian jazz, The Great American Standards song book, smooth airy vocals. New interpretations of classics from Sergio Mendes and Norah Jones to George Gershwin and Cole Porter. Harmonically rich, but always grooving. Anne also directs InnerVox, a women's jazz group performing regularly with Anne at local venues in the Long Beach area. https://www.annewalsh.com/

Nancy Korb is a cellist with Southern California Philharmonic. https://socalphil.org/orchestra/

Gardena Valley Baptist Church is located at 1630 W. 158th Street in Gardena, California. https://www.gvbc.net

For more information visit http://www.wendykatagi.com/ or contact Cindy Matsuda at cindy@gvbc.net.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wkatagimusic/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-katagi-music-34453445/

Twitter https://twitter.com/wendykatagi

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjsj1StWUwVI84S4ffZP1QA/

Inspirational singer-songwriter, Wendy Katagi is joined by Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Tom Zink and Grammy-nominated vocalist Anne Walsh in a spirited "Joy to the World" concert with InnerVox jazz singers and cellist, Nancy Korb at Gardena Valley Baptist Church on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, 4:00-5:30 p.m.

Related link: http://www.wendykatagi.com/

Local Phoenix Radio Host, Rich Berra, Releases Second Holiday Children’s Book for Charity

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Rich Berra, co-host of the nationally syndicated Johnjay and Rich Show on iHeart Radio, has released his second holiday children's book, "Christmas Steve Meets Christmas Carol" (ISBN: 978-0578571904). Berra's book is the sequel to "The Tale of Christmas Steve," released in 2017. Proceeds from the sale of each book go to the #LoveUp Foundation (loveupfoundation.org) - a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization co-founded by Berra and his on-air partner, Johnjay Van Es - which helps foster children and families in need.

Following the first whimsical book about a small elf with a big heart, "Christmas Steve Meets Christmas Carol" tells the story of a 6-foot-2 tall elf girl named Carol who, while big on the outside, is scared on the inside to let her talents shine. With a little help from Christmas Steve, Carol learns what happens when you let go of fear and start dreaming out loud. Illustrated by Design Art Studio and published by Branded Pros, the 32-page hardcover book retails for $17.99.

Since 2017, Berra has donated nearly $50,000 in book-generated profits to the #LoveUp Foundation. This year, with the arrival of "Christmas Carol," the radio host and author is implementing a buy-one, give-one campaign: Every book purchased at christmassteve.org will be matched with a second book donated to a Children's Miracle Network Hospital, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, a Title 1 school or one of #LoveUp's affiliated programs.

"This year, we wanted to go beyond the monetary donation and share what's at the heart of these books - a love of reading - with kids everywhere," said Berra. "The story, the proceeds and the gift of the book itself to children in need all combine to make the ultimate impact."

In addition to featuring the two hilarious and heartwarming children's books, Berra's Christmas Steve brand has expanded to include fashion t-shirts with funny elf sayings, kids' and baby clothing, natural wood toys and more elf-themed merchandise.

For more information about the buy-one, give-one campaign or to make a purchase, visit christmassteve.org. For media inquiries, contact Stacey Kole at Branded Pros at stacey@brandedpros.com.

More information: https://christmassteve.org/

Social: @realchristmassteve
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealChristmasSteve
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realchristmassteve/

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*Image caption: "Christmas Steve Meets Christmas Carol" is the newly released children's book by radio host Rich Berra.

Rich Berra, co-host of the nationally syndicated Johnjay and Rich Show on iHeart Radio, has released his second holiday children's book, "Christmas Steve Meets Christmas Carol" (ISBN: 978-0578571904). Proceeds from the sale of each book go to the #LoveUp Foundation.

Related link: https://christmassteve.org/

Debuting this November: Christmas at Schnepf Farms

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- The 250-acre Schnepf Farms, one of the Phoenix area's favorite destinations, is turning into a winter wonderland this holiday season. Together with World of Illumination, the leader in Christmas entertainment with the world's largest animated holiday light show, the Farm is unveiling Christmas at Schnepf Farms-a new kind of holiday magic for the entire family.

Located in Queen Creek, Schnepf Farms is turning 40 acres of its property into an all-in-one holiday attraction that features ice skating, a vintage Christmas carousel, 4D state-of-the-art animated movie, cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus, reindeer hayrides, pictures with Santa in his workshop, glow mini golf, marshmallow roasting over open bonfires and the world's largest inflatable Christmas-themed obstacle course.

The culmination of the experience is the World of Illumination train ride, a fully lit excursion through Santa's magic portal.

"We are so thrilled to launch this new event with our partners," said Mark Schnepf, owner of Schnepf Farms. "We believe we have something special to make your Christmas truly unforgettable."

This enchanted holiday experience opens November 26 and runs through January 4, operating nightly from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $35 per person and can be purchased at the door or online at https://schnepfchristmas.com/.

Visitors may sign up at the website now for a chance to win one of 500 family four-packs of tickets. Free general admission for children to Christmas at Schnepf Farms is also offered every Monday night throughout the season. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the New Leaf Foundation.

More information: https://schnepfchristmas.com/

For more information, email info@schnepfchristmas.com or to schedule an interview, email info@brandedpros.com.

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*Photo caption: The all-new Christmas at Schnepf Farms opens November 26.

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/q23pzVe_qGk

The 250-acre Schnepf Farms, one of the Phoenix area's favorite destinations, is turning into a winter wonderland this holiday season. Together with World of Illumination, the leader in Christmas entertainment with the world's largest animated holiday light show, the Farm is unveiling Christmas at Schnepf Farms-a new kind of holiday magic for the entire family.

Related link: https://schnepfchristmas.com/

7th Annual DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT to Exhibit 50 Altars, Showcase Local Artists

SAN ANTONIO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The largest annual Day of the Dead celebration in Texas, Día de los Muertos (Muertos Fest) will feature the largest open altar exhibit and artistic competition at the 7th annual event on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 at Hemisfair.

One of the most significant traditions during the Day of the Dead is the creation of an altar to honor the lives of the deceased. This important cultural practice in Mexico and Mexican-American and Latino communities is a reflective celebration of life in which the living, lovingly pay tribute and remember their departed family members and friends.

"The altar exhibition is truly the heart of the event with attendees viewing and experiencing 50 distinctive altars and a community living altar. These are the stories of San Antonio and its people told in powerful expressions of art and soul," says Jim Mendiola, Artistic Director.

A major focal point of the Día de los Muertos festival is the large community living altar which be featured at the entrance to the event. For the past several weeks people have been sending in photos via the Día de los Muertos website of their recently departed loved ones. The photos submitted, numbering in the hundreds, will be wheat pasted onto the living altar by local artist Sarah Brooke Lyons to create this powerful altar. During the two-day event attendees can add to the altar by leaving small offerings or photos.

This project is a collaboration between Artpace and New York based artist Mariana Vasquez and San Antonio artist Martin Delgado Event organizers have collected hundreds of photos for inclusion in the living altar via online submission at http://muertosfest.com/.

In addition to the altars exhibited in the competition, attendees will have the opportunity to experience altars created onsite by local organizations, including the following:
* Inner City Development, a non-profit, all-volunteer group creating an altar to their deceased volunteers
* Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM) creating an altar to Emiliano Zapata on the 100th anniversary of his death
* San Antonio Parks Foundation, creating an altar to the late former mayor and community leader Lila Cockrell
* San Antonio Rampage, commissioning an altar by local community-based arts group San Anto Cultural Arts

Onsite artwork highlights include:
* An expanded visual artwork installation by the creative artist team Momo & Pompa, designed specifically for the new Hemisfair venue. The light sculptures of Momo and Pompa have been a part of the festival since its inception. The artist couple are prolific in their production of exhibitions and massive public light sculptures which supports their mission to inspire and help promote heritage by creating multi-sensory contemporary artwork with partnerships for the public and children of all ages.
* Soldado and Adelita Sculptures were created through collaboration between students and alumni of local arts group SAY Sí and artist group Colectivo Ultima Hora from Mexico City, MX. During a summer residency at SAY Sí in 2017, the two arts groups brought oversized calacas to life to exemplify the iconic images of ancestors from Mexico to San Antonio who were affected by or fought in the Mexican Revolution. To learn more about these organizations, visit http://saysi.org/ or http://colectivoultimahora.org/ for more information.

Not to be missed is the curated art market with over 60 local vendor's selling original Day of the Dead inspired crafts and artwork. Event organizers are proud to support these 60 local businesses and entrepreneurs who represent San Antonio's creative economy. Vendor businesses attribute their participation in the Día de los Muertos event with helping grow their companies.

"Día de los Muertos (Muertos Fest) has become my absolute favorite event of the year and has been the foundation of my confidence in San Antonio artist markets. I never expected my work to be so well received. What Muertos Fest has done is give equal importance to local, small businesses and it is absolutely the highlight of our year, every single year," says Cristina Martinez of @VeryThat.

The two-day event also includes an impressive entertainment lineup for three event stages, workshops and children's programming. The Dance, Drum and Puppet Processions will take place on Saturday, October 26, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 27, at 3 p.m.

It will feature Las Monas and the larger than life-size puppets that have become a signature aspect of the largest Día de los Muertos event in San Antonio. The beneficiary of the Día de los Muertos event is Inner City Development, a volunteer-led non-profit entity serving the needs of San Antonio's west side community for over 50 years.

Sponsors of this year's Muertos Fest include the City of San Antonio Center City Development and Operations Department, Bexar County, Hemisfair, McDonald's, Dos Equis, Metro by T-Mobile, the San Antonio Rampage, Centro San Antonio and H-E-B. Additional Event partners include Telemundo San Antonio, KABB-Fox, WOAI-TV, the San Antonio Current and VIA Metropolitan Transit. The 7th Annual Día de los Muertos event in Hemisfair at 630 Nueva Street is free and open to the public.

To learn more, visit http://muertosfest.com/.

About Día de Los Muertos (Muertos Fest):
Día de los Muertos, also known as Muertos Fest, is the largest and most well-known Day of the Dead Festival in Texas. Established in 2013, Día de los Muertos is held annually in downtown San Antonio, Texas and touts the largest open altar exhibition and contest in the city. Named as one of the 10 Great Day of the Dead Celebrations in the world by USA Today, the event was named the second best Día de los Muertos Celebration in the country by Tripping.com.

To learn more, visit MuertosFest.com. Follow Día de los Muertos on Facebook at @DiadeLosMuertosSanAntonio and on Twitter and Instagram @MuertosFest.

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The largest annual Day of the Dead celebration in Texas, Día de los Muertos (Muertos Fest) will feature the largest open altar exhibit and artistic competition at the 7th annual event on Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 at Hemisfair.

Related link: http://muertosfest.com/

The World’s Largest Animated Holiday Light Show is Coming to Glendale

GLENDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- World of Illumination, the world's largest drive-through animated light show, is breaking ground today at its brand new location in Glendale. Located at the Westgate Shopping Center at 9121 West Glendale Avenue, the new attraction features nearly 2 million lights and is fully synchronized to popular and beloved holiday music, creating an unforgettable, magical experience for people of all ages.

Exclusive to the new Glendale location is a 36-foot tall animated Snowman, also the largest in the world. The entire experience is approximately one mile long and takes about 25 minutes to complete. This year, World of Illumination is also introducing a 3D component to its light show.

"We are so excited to bring World of Illumination to Glendale," said Simon Kreisberger, co-founder of World of Illumination. "Westgate is the center of this vibrant community and the perfect backdrop for the west valley's newest holiday tradition."

In addition to its Glendale home, World of Illumination is returning for the third year to the east valley at Tempe Diablo Stadium. While both have the same number of RBG LED lights that can be customized to 16 million shades of color, the shows feature different elements so visitors can enjoy a distinct experience at each location. It is also one of the most energy-efficient light displays on the planet.

World of Illumination is open nightly, including holidays, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weeknights and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on weekends beginning November 20, 2019 through January 5, 2020.

Ticket prices start at $22.99 per vehicle on weeknights and $32.99 per car on weekends and holidays, and can be purchased at https://worldofillumination.com/.

A portion of proceeds benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

For more information, email info@worldofillumination.com or to schedule an interview, email info@brandedpros.com.

About World of Illumination:
With offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, World of Illumination is the world's largest animated holiday light show, featuring millions of state-of-the-art lights and displays set to holiday music. Learn more at: https://worldofillumination.com

Connect on social at:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WorldofIllumination/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/illuminationaz

World of Illumination, the world's largest drive-through animated light show, is breaking ground today at its brand new location in Glendale. Located at the Westgate Shopping Center at 9121 West Glendale Avenue, the new attraction features nearly 2 million lights and is fully synchronized to popular and beloved holiday music, creating an unforgettable, magical experience for people of all ages.

Related link: https://worldofillumination.com/

Professionals Guild Hosts Huge 2018-2019 Bay Area New Year’s Eve at San Ramon Marriott

SAN RAMON, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Professionals Guild today announced a Huge East Bay New Year's Eve Party for singles and couples at the San Ramon Marriott Grand Ballroom to welcome 2019. "It's New Year's Eve for singles, but couples enjoy this party, too," says Phil Seyer director of Professionals Guild. "Couples tell me: 'We love your Professionals Guild events because singles know how to party!'"

To support singles, a special hospitality room is dedicated to a pre-party event. Singles may ask for an invitation to the pre-party party at https://www.pguild.com/.

"The Marriott is offering a wonderful deal for deluxe rooms on New Year's Eve," said Seyer, a deluxe room is $124; room and breakfast for two, $165. To get that rate, one may book online at https://www.pguild.com/.

New Year's Eve Party tickets must be purchased separately from rooms.

The party includes a live band, the Groove Doctors in the Grand Ballroom, DJ, Mike Westerman in a smaller ballroom, Casino Gaming for $100's in prizes, two free drinks, a big balloon drop at midnight and a champagne toast followed by continued mingling and dancing.

VIP reserved seating and General Admission tickets are available with a huge dance floor.

A professional photographer is available to help you capture your memories. A photo contest adds to the fun. People can also take pictures and upload them to https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayarefunevents -- a free online social network. Members of the Facebook group then vote online by liking their favorites. The winner is awarded a $50 gift card.

A diverse mix of adults 18+ attends this event. Most are in their 30's, 40's, 50's -- some younger, some older. Dress code: semi-formal to formal. No casual attire, please.

For more information, call the Professionals Guild at 925-888-4392. For room reservations book online at https://www.pguild.com/ by 12/30/18; after that one must call the San Ramon Marriott at 800-228-9290 and ask for the special New Year's Eve Party room block.

*VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/wqcWX6o97lw

Professionals Guild today announced a Huge East Bay New Year's Eve Party for singles and couples at the San Ramon Marriott Grand Ballroom to welcome 2019. The party includes a live band, the Groove Doctors in the Grand Ballroom, DJ, Mike Westerman in a smaller ballroom, a big balloon drop at midnight and more.

Related link: https://www.pguild.com/

Professionals Guild Hosts 2018 East Bay Halloween Party for Singles and Couples

SAN RAMON, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Professionals Guild announced today it is hosting a Halloween dance party on Friday, October 26, 2018. The party will be held at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel located at 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583. Singles are especially invited. Couples are also welcome. "It makes a great date," said Phil Seyer, Director of Professionals Guild.

"Awesome prizes are offered in connection with our parties," Seyer explained. "For example, a free New Year's Eve Party at the Marriott."

"Often we think Halloween is just for kids, but adults love to play dress up too," Seyer explained. "You would be amazed at how crazy, beautiful, funny, and creative some of these costumes are. We offer prizes for creative, funny, and sexy costumes. The crowd is made up of professional people, mainly in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's. But a good number of younger people also come, especially on Halloween and New Year's. Adults of all ages are welcome."

The Halloween party includes no host bars, DJ dancing to favorites, and various exhibits, drawings and prizes. A Professional Photographer from Flash Foto will be on hand and will offer photos as prizes. Photos are printed immediately on location. Photos may also be purchased at the event.

Tickets at the door are $30; Advance Discount Tickets for $10 each may be obtained by members of the Professionals Guild Facebook group who share the event with their friends. One may join the group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bayareafunevents.

People can learn more at the Professionals Guild website, https://www.pguild.com/halloween-parties.

Discounted tickets are also available by calling 800-838-3006. The ticket phone line is available 24/7. When calling one needs to ask for the Halloween party and give the name of the Hotel where the party is held.

Discounted hotel rooms, as well as discounted Halloween Party tickets, are available at https://www.pguild.com/.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/LBU7W0YYLKw

Professionals Guild announced today it is hosting a Halloween dance party on Friday, October 26, 2018. The party will be held at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel located at 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583. Singles are especially invited. Couples are also welcome. "It makes a great date," said Phil Seyer, Director of Professionals Guild.

Related link: https://www.pguild.com/

Simplifile Re-Teams with the Arbor Day Foundation to Honor Earth Month

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it once again partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to celebrate Arbor Day 2018 and April's Earth Month. This year, Simplifile planted 2,275 trees in the Mississippi River Valley, a location the Arbor Day Foundation has identified as the "area of greatest need," and donated $1 per tree planted to the Arbor Day Foundation.

2018 marks the third year Simplifile has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation, planting a total of 5,575 trees in our nation's forests since 2014.

"Giving back is an intrinsic part of Simplifile's core values, which is why we founded Simplifile Cares in 2015," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "Being able to bring our employees together to support the Arbor Day Foundation and other worthy causes makes our other corporate efforts that much more worthwhile, and we're honored to once again contribute to the restoration of America's forests and landscapes."

"We are thankful for Simplifile's partnership and their tree planting efforts," said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Because of their commitment forests and the lives they impact have been changed for the better."

In addition to Simplifile, more than 300 corporations and communities joined the Arbor Day Foundation to commemorate this year's Arbor Day and Earth Month. April 27 marked the 146th observance of Arbor Day and capped off April's month-long Earth Month celebration of environmental education and conservation.

For more information or to get involved in next year's festivities, visit: https://www.celebratearborday.com/.

About the Arbor Day Foundation:

Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters and valued partners. Since 1972, more than 300 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to help others understand and use trees as a solution to many of the global issues we face today, including air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty and hunger.

As one of the world's largest operating conservation foundations, the Arbor Day Foundation, through its members, partners and programs, educates and engages stakeholders and communities across the globe to involve themselves in its mission of planting, nurturing and celebrating trees.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com/ or call 800-460-5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced it once again partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to celebrate Arbor Day 2018 and April's Earth Month.

Related link: https://simplifile.com/

MAGLITE Joins Patriotic Americans and Organizations as Sponsor of The American Veterans Center and National Memorial Day Parade

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MAG Instrument, Inc., (MAG) has entered into a sponsorship agreement with The American Veterans Center and National Memorial Day Parade to provide resources for the organization and its programs. Among these efforts MAG will assist veterans to attend and be honored at the annual event.

MAG has agreed to fund the event with an initial cash donation and to design and offer for sale commemorative MAGLITE(R) flashlight models that will be branded for the event with a percentage of proceeds going to benefit the organization.

"I have deep feelings and great respect for all veterans and I am so pleased that we have been able to partner with The American Veterans Center in their efforts to make sure the greatest generation of World War II veterans are honored and that their sacrifice is not forgotten," said Tony Maglica, president, owner and founder of MAG Instrument.

On Memorial Day in Washington D.C. hundreds of thousands of Americans will line the National Mall to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for our country. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day, initially known as Decoration Day when it originated in the years following the Civil War.

The parade will pay special tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American pilots in U.S. military history, in recognition of the 75th anniversary of their first deployment which took place in 1943, amid World War II. Several surviving Tuskegee Airmen will attend the parade. The parade will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI.

This year's Grand Marshals are Anthony Sadler, Alek Skarlatos (Army National Guard veteran), and Spencer Stone (U.S. Air Force veteran), the heroes who stopped the terrorist attack on the French train in 2015 and who recently portrayed themselves in Clint Eastwood's "The 15:17 to Paris." MAGLITE(R) is sponsoring their appearance.

Honorary Grand Marshal is famed actor and veterans' advocate Gary Sinise. Also joining the parade are Tony-winning actor Joe Mantegna, Miss America 2018 Cara Mund, and celebrity chef & U.K. Royal Navy veteran Robert Irvine, with musical performances by Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, and Cassidy Daniels.

About MAG Instrument:

MAG Instrument is proud to be a U.S.A. manufacturer. Each flashlight is a result of an obsession with fine engineering, craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Founder, owner and president Anthony Maglica has guided his company's growth from a one-man machine shop in 1955 to an enterprise that has proudly employed thousands of American workers since it produced its first flashlight in 1979.

For more information, visit: http://maglite.com/.

MAG Instrument, Inc., (MAG) has entered into a sponsorship agreement with The American Veterans Center and National Memorial Day Parade to provide resources for the organization and its programs. Among these efforts MAG will assist veterans to attend and be honored at the annual event.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

The Littlest Wiseman – The 100-year-old Holiday Tradition Returns for 57th Consecutive Annual Run

FORT WORTH, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Fort Worth production of The Littlest Wiseman started as a modest junior high school play about the humble birth of Jesus. Now in its 57th consecutive annual run, the play has evolved into an elaborate production that is one of Fort Worth's longest-running Christmas season entertainment events.

"It's a very simple heartfelt story set against amazing visuals and stunning scenery," said Assistant Director Suzi McLaughlin, a 44-year veteran of the production who was director for 17 years.

But the production wasn't always so elaborate as it is now, a cast member of the early years said.

"The play was a lot simpler - 'pretty much bare bones' - during the first years when The Littlest Wiseman was staged at McLean Junior High School," said Lloyd Walsh. "It was short and simple and didn't have singing and dancing. It was just a simple junior high play."

Walsh's parents, the late F. Howard and Mary D. Walsh, first saw the play in Colorado Springs, Colo. The Littlest Wiseman was written by the Walsh's longtime friend, the late Dr. Lloyd Shaw, superintendent of Cheyenne Mountain School District in Colorado where the play was staged for many years beginning in 1917. Shaw included poetry written by his wife, the late Dorothy Stott Shaw, throughout the script.

"My parents were very close with the Shaws," Walsh said, and they thought the play 'was so special' that "they wanted a Christmas pageant here [in Fort Worth] to give as many people as possible exposure to the story of Christmas."

The late Joe Cleveland, music teacher at McLean, produced and directed the initial Fort Worth production. It was his idea to add a bell choir to the school's music curriculum and to include the bells in a carol service before play performances. The Walshes agreed and purchased a set of bells for the school. Lloyd Walsh was among the original members of the bell choir, which was formed in 1964 and first participated in "The Littlest Wiseman" that year. In honor of their friend, the Walshes named the group The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir.

"In 1966, the production moved from McLean to the newly opened Scott Theatre. The move offered opportunities for the production to expand and add more elaborate staging," said Walsh.

A grant from the Walsh Foundation funds all aspects of the production, which is truly a gift to the community because every seat at every performance is free.

Reserved tickets are still available for each of the remaining nine 2017 performances.

December 2 - 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
December 3 - 3 p.m.
December 5 thru 8 - 7:30 p.m.
December 9 and 10 - 3 p.m.

Performances are in the Fort Worth Cultural District at the William Edrington Scott Theatre located within the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX 76107.

Tickets may be reserved at http://www.thelittlestwiseman.org/.

Learn more about the The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir at: http://www.dorothyshawbellchoir.org/

MEDIA CONTACT:
Scott Meneely
info@thelittlestwiseman.org
817-924-3640.

MULTIMEDIA:
Audio file (mp3): http://www.thelittlestwiseman.org/Content/Downloads/track01.mp3

The Fort Worth production of The Littlest Wiseman started as a modest junior high school play about the humble birth of Jesus. Now in its 57th consecutive annual run in 2017, the play has evolved into an elaborate production that is one of Fort Worth's longest-running Christmas season entertainment events.

Related link: http://www.thelittlestwiseman.org/

Silicon Valley and South Bay New Year’s Eve Parties, East Bay 2017-18 New Year’s Eve Parties

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Professionals Guild announced today its New Year's Eve Party at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Silicon Valley as well as one at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. The New Year's Eve party date is Dec. 31, 2017 and hours are 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2018.

New Year's Eve party guests can enjoy two huge ballrooms: one for a live band, the other for DJ dancing. Also included are party favors, optional reserved seating, two complimentary drinks, casino gaming for prizes, a big balloon drop, a champagne toast, and a professional photographer. At the Hyatt Regency, guests may purchase a variety of food in the lobby. At both locations formal dinner reservations are available.

Discounted General Admission tickets and VIP tickets for these South and East Bay New Year's Eve Parties are available via https://www.pguild.com/.

Professionals Guild New Year's Eve parties have sold out for many years and Marz Vodka is sponsoring the party at Hyatt and offering special prizes. A huge crowd is expected at both locations.

To get tickets one may visit www.pguild.com or call 800-838-3006 and ask for the Professionals Guild Year's Eve Party. Optionally, those booking a room at the Hyatt may purchase a discounted New Year's Eve General Admission ticket bundled with a discounted deluxe Hyatt Regency hotel room and breakfast for two.

This South Bay New Year's Eve party features the FastTimes live band in one huge ballroom and DJ, Mike Westerman, in another big ballroom. At the East Bay New Year's party, The Groove Doctors will perform in a huge ballroom, while Nick's Music By The Bay offers unique music video dancing on 4 huge screens.

Professionals from all kinds go to this New Year's Eve party. "It's a wonderful blend of adults of all ages," said Phil Seyer, Director of Professionals Guild.

For breakfast and room reservations, it is best to visit https://www.pguild.com/ for a link to make hotel reservations. One may learn more by calling Professionals Guild at 925-888-4392.

People who purchase tickets before December 27, 2017 may invite their friends on Facebook via www.PGuild.com and get an extra special discounted General Admission Ticket.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/dh9LYAJ_XoE

Professionals Guild announced today its New Year's Eve Party at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Silicon Valley as well as one at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. The New Year's Eve party date is Dec. 31, 2017 and hours are 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2018.

Related link: http://www.pguild.com/

Historic partnership of Long Beach arts organizations create family classic THE CHRISTMAS CAROL in the Ernest Borgnine Theatre

LONG BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), Children's Theater of Long Beach (CTLB), and The Scottish Rite Cathedral announce a wonderful partnering of resources and talent for a 2017 holiday musical production of "The Christmas Carol." Plays Dec. 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre, 855 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

The two companies, A.I.R. and CTLB, both were founded in 2013 and found themselves on similar trajectories as they were both producing musical theater at the historic Ernest Borgnine Theatre in Long Beach, Calif. Two long-time friends, Jonas Sills (A.I.R.) and Sean McMullen (CTLB) reunited under the advisement of Tim Cable, long time Long Beach resident and manager of the gorgeous venue. It was a natural partnership as each entity is primed to flourish with their talents.

Jonas Sills serves as director and music director for this show and is thrilled with both the partnership and the production. "The cast for this show is uniquely diverse, talented, and dedicated to making the story of Ebenezer Scrooge come alive," says Sills. "I can't imagine a better coupling of resources than working with Tim, and Sean!"

Tim Cable is thrilled to return to this production to play the leading role of Scrooge after playing the role in 2014 with A.I.R. He also serves as executive producer. Sean McMullen, a multi-capable theatrical force, serves this production as technical director, handling sets, costumes, lights, sound, and all things that have to do with production values.

This production of "The Christmas Carol" is a unique version written and conceived by Ray Buffer, producer emeritus for A.I.R. It combines a very genuine adaptation of the Dickens classic and infuses appropriate era Christmas carols as well as original music including the sweet, singable title song "The Christmas Carol." The music was orchestrated by Robert Gross.

It features a large cast of talents listed here in alphabetical order; Ciara Adise (Isabel), Tim Cable, (Scrooge), Meredith Carter (Edwina), Mary Frances Conover (Elizabeth), Beverly Crain (Soloist), Ferdie Directo (Fezziwig), Colin Eaton (Boy Scrooge), Pamela Flores (Youth Caroler), Kelly Lynn George (Regina), Trevor Gordon (Simon), Danelle Jaeger (Maggie Cratchit), Todd Johnson (Marley), Jordan Johnson (Caroler), Philip McBride (Bob Cratchit), Hannah McMullen (Past), Rebecca Olejar (Victoria), Jon Peterson (Present), Grant Ramos (Tiny Tim), Oscar Ramos (Caroler), Shea Ruhlin (Youth Caroler), Griffin Runnels (Young Scrooge), Amy Shu (Olive), and Heidi Sills (Mrs. Fezziwig).

Thrilled to be able to bring this wonderful story to the community, this partnership is dedicated to bringing this show to various local charitable organizations as well as the general public.

EVENT LOCATION:
"The Christmas Carol" plays December 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and December 17 at 2 p.m. at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre, 855 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

There is plenty of free parking. For Google Maps directions, visit: https://goo.gl/maps/74qxg8gQRtR2 or the venue website: http://www.ernestborgninetheatre.org/.

TICKETS:
Tickets are available at http://www.artinrelation.com/ or by calling 323-320-2898.

Media Contact:
Jonas Sills
Art-In-Relation
(562) 760-6129
jonas@artinrelation.com

Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.), Children's Theater of Long Beach (CTLB), and The Scottish Rite Cathedral announce a wonderful partnering of resources and talent for a 2017 holiday musical production of "The Christmas Carol." Plays Dec. 15, 16, 21, 22, 23 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre, 855 Elm Avenue, Long Beach, CA.

Related link: http://www.artinrelation.com/

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Scheduled to Honor Veterans at Clarke County Freedom Rock Dedication

MURRAY, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- Clarke County, Iowa's favorite daughter, Governor Kim Reynolds will join hundreds of community members, leaders and veterans in a ceremonial dedication of Clarke County's Freedom Rock. On Saturday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the latest installment by Freedom Rock painter, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen, will be the site of a Veteran's Day celebration and dedication. Those in attendance will hear from Governor Reynolds, along with local leadership, military officials, and community members from throughout south-central Iowa.

The dedication ceremony will be held at the recently constructed Clarke County Freedom Rock and Honor Wall, located at the Murray Cemetery off Highway 34 and County Highway R16.

Jason Gibbs, member of the Clarke County Freedom Rock and Honor Wall Committee said the program should last about 30 minutes, and guests are invited to lunch at the Murray High School following the program.

Seating will be limited, so guests are encouraged to arrive early, use the shuttle services available from Murray, Osceola, and the Bunn Manufacturing locations and to bring their own lawn chairs.

About the Clarke County Freedom Rock:

Sorensen began painting the original Freedom Rock, located north of Greenfield, Iowa, in 1999 after being inspired by the movie "Saving Private Ryan."

His original rock, which was painted with a new design each Memorial Day, quickly garnered local, regional and national recognition. Sorensen soon decided to spread the message of the Freedom Rock by committing to painting a Freedom Rock in each of Iowa's 99 counties and beyond. According to TheFreedomRock.com Web site, the Clarke County Freedom Rock is 67th of 68 current honorary displays.

Since Sorensen designs each rock to represent the military members and history of each county, Sorensen and the Clarke County Freedom Rock and Honor Wall committee started conversations in the fall of 2015 to brainstorm ideas and themes for the rock being dedicated on Saturday.

"That usually means finding specific veterans," Sorensen said while working on another Freedom Rock in Cresco. "We landed on killed in action. That's why the front side of that (rock) is a gold star family member clutching a flag that was given to them and the ghost of the fallen soldier touching her."

The front face of the Clarke County Freedom Rock also features a quote from Abraham Lincoln.

The back face of the Clarke County Freedom Rock, facing the Honor Wall, features illustrations of Maxton Daniel, Raymond Harris, George Horton, Herschel Oehlert and Bert Keeler - Clarke County residents who were killed in action.

The west side of the rock features a large red bull logo, signifying the 34th Infantry Division, which Highway 34 is named after.

"There was a guy from Garner, Iowa, driving by and he saw that red bull's face," Gibbs said. "It's got great history. This guy's dad was in the 34th Infantry Division. That was something Bubba added and thought would be appropriate. I'm so glad he did. That's a big deal to tens of thousands of people."

The Clarke County Freedom Rock Honor Wall:

Constructed behind the Freedom Rock is the Clarke County Freedom Rock Honor Wall, which gives individuals the opportunity to have a veteran's name engraved into plaques placed on the wall. To date, the Honor Wall has plaques representing over 450 veterans from Clarke County and surrounding areas. The Honor Wall is not limited to veterans who lived in Clarke County.

Gibbs said the committee wanted to give everyone an opportunity to have their veteran recognized on the wall, especially since there will be people from all over the country visiting the Freedom Rock and Honor Wall.

Plaques for the Honor Wall can be purchased by contacting Gibbs at 641-414-1117.

Governor Reynolds and Clarke County:

Iowa Governor, Kim Reynolds, has a special connection with the community in Clarke County. A southern Iowa native, Reynolds started her political career serving four terms as the Clarke County Treasurer before moving on to the Iowa Senate representing district 48 in 2008. In 2011, Governor Terry Branstad hand-picked Reynolds as Lieutenant Governor where she served until Branstad's departure in 2016.

For more information on the Clarke County Freedom Rock Project and the Clarke County Freedom Rock Honor Wall, contact Jason Gibbs Clarke County Freedom Rock and Honor Wall Committee at 641-414-1117.

Learn more about Clarke County at: http://osceolaclarkedev.com/

Drone Video footage of the Clarke County Freedom Rock site can be found at: https://vimeo.com/241939685

Video and photos provided by Andrew Clark and SPOKE Communications, LLC.

Clarke County, Iowa's favorite daughter, Governor Kim Reynolds will join hundreds of community members, leaders and veterans in a ceremonial dedication of Clarke County's Freedom Rock. On Saturday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., the latest installment by Freedom Rock painter, Ray "Bubba" Sorensen, will be the site of a Veteran's Day celebration and dedication. Those in attendance will hear from Governor Reynolds, along with local leadership, military officials, and community members from throughout south-central Iowa.

Related link: http://osceolaclarkedev.com/

Emerald City Band’s New Year’s Eve Party Moves to Hilton Anatole in Dallas

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Emerald City Band's New Year's Eve Party in Dallas - "ECNYE Rock the '18" - will be held at a new location this year: the Hilton Anatole, a 4-star hotel located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway in Dallas' Market Center and Design District, 5 minutes from Uptown and Downtown Dallas. The previous five ECNYE events took place at the Hotel InterContinental in Addison.

On December 31 at 6 p.m., the ECNYE Pre-Party will begin with a DJ at the Ghost Bar. Beginning at 6:30 pm Emerald City Band will have a VIP pre-concert meet and greet. A three-course dinner will be served while attendees enjoy live entertainment in the Hilton Anatole's Chantilly Ballroom. Emerald City Band will take the stage at 9 p.m. to usher in the New Year with its high-energy, interactive show playing popular hits from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, as well as current songs from today.

To learn more about Emerald City Band's NYE Party in Dallas visit https://www.ecnye.com/.

About Emerald City Band:

Emerald City Band has been a fixture in the Dallas music scene since 1983. The 13-piece, 3-horn section live party band has entertained at over 5,000 corporate events, over 4,000 weddings, and over 1,000 celebrity events. Emerald City Band has performed for President and Mrs. Bush at The White House, and numerous fortune 500 companies including MCI, Ford Motor Company, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines, and has been featured at many high-profile weddings for clients such as Emmitt Smith, Mark Cuban and Angie Harmon.

About Hilton Anatole Dallas:

The Hilton Anatole is a destination itself. The 4-star hotel boasts the largest hotel art collection in the US with over 1,000 exotic pieces from around the world, along with a full-service health club & spa and a choice of eight restaurants and bars. Complimented by over 600,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, this Dallas hotel's 1,606 beautifully detailed, Asian-inspired guest rooms and suites resonate the Anatole's amenable comforts and grand style. The hotel's redesigned Atrium II presents guests with a tranquil reflecting pool overlooked by a massive kinetic sculpture "Nebula", suspended 50 feet above and specially designed by Reuben Margolin.

Event Video (YouTube): https://youtu.be/MSwaZA5-ItA

Twitter: @emeraldcityband

Emerald City Band's New Year's Eve Party in Dallas - "ECNYE Rock the '18" - will be held at a new location this year: the Hilton Anatole, a 4-star hotel located at 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway in Dallas' Market Center and Design District, 5 minutes from Uptown and Downtown Dallas. The previous five ECNYE events took place at the Hotel InterContinental in Addison.

Related link: http://emeraldcityband.com/

DangerMan The Urban Superhero Releases Super Suit Costume For Halloween

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Halloween night just got safer! America's Real Life Urban Super Hero, DangerMan, will roam the streets trick-or-treating with the likes of Superman, Batman and Spider-Man as the new DangerMan Super Suit is now available for kids! Actor and mentor Roger I. Tinsley, the founder of the DangerMan Urban Superhero brand and CEO/President of the DangerMan Education Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has released the new costume just in time for the holidays.

The super suits are available for purchase online at http://dangermanheroawards.com/. More than a Halloween novelty however, the DangerMan Urban Superhero Super Suit is also the perfect holiday and year-round gift, designed to boost self-esteem, confidence and courage in young children.

Tinsley first introduced DangerMan to America in 1998 after being emotionally impacted by the death of a four-year-old tragically killed by a stray bullet on her birthday as a result gang-related gun fire. Tinsley felt compelled to create a real life super hero who could serve as a role model for school age children in underserved communities while addressing issues that specifically affected them. Using his own money and resources he created DangerMan, the Urban Super Hero.

"As a kid who grew up on superheroes, I am beyond thrilled to know that boys and girls can now emulate DangerMan, and everything he stands for, with their very own costume," cites Tinsley. "In fact, with the growing popularity in mythic figures like Black Panther, it is also interesting to note that this is the first time in American history that there is a super suit costume for kids that represents a 'real life' Black super hero."

As a "real life" urban superhero, DangerMan is an advocate for children's rights promoting literacy, safety and good health. He wages against bullying and also fights human trafficking. DangerMan visits schools and community events encouraging his audience with a motto of "No gangs, guns, drugs, alcohol or tobacco."

He has traveled throughout America and Haiti, empowering children to live their best life. "Protect, Promote and Provide" are the pillars DangerMan lives by.

Tinsley credits Marvel comic book legend Stan Lee for a great portion of his inspiration and success. He achieved a career highlight when Lee met and personally congratulated DangerMan on his superhero feats of worldwide motivation.

DangerMan has steadily evolved into the fastest growing real life super hero brand and will celebrate a 20-year anniversary in 2018.

The Second Annual DangerMan Hero Awards Show in slated for December 9, 2017 at the California African American Museum to honor local community heroes and the DangerMan Super Hero newspaper will debut in November. There are also plans for "The DangerMan Chronicles," a crime series for television.

To purchase a made in America, DangerMan Super Suit costume for a child you love, go to http://dangermanheroawards.com/.

Friend DangerMan on Facebook at "DangerMan Urban Superhero" - https://www.facebook.com/DangerManUrbanSuperhero/

Follow DangerMan on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/urbansuperhero

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/ZHgKysqP5WQ.

Media Contact:
Makeda Smith
Jazzmyne Public Relations
makeda@jazzmynepr.com
(323) 380-8819

Halloween night just got safer! America's Real Life Urban Super Hero, DangerMan, will roam the streets trick-or-treating with the likes of Superman, Batman and Spider-Man as the new DangerMan Super Suit is now available for kids! Actor and mentor Roger I. Tinsley, the founder of the DangerMan Urban Superhero brand and CEO/President of the DangerMan Education Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, has released the new costume just in time for the holidays.

Related link: http://www.thedangerman.com/

Unique Halloween Party in Silicon Valley – South Bay October 28, 2017

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Professionals Guild (www.pguild.com) announced today its Halloween Party at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. The Halloween party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, starting at 8 p.m. The party finishes at midnight.

This Silicon Valley Halloween Party is unique because it enables people to view their favorite singers and bands as they dance. How is this possible? Because recorded music videos are projected on multiple huge screen surrounding the dance floor. The music videos are pre-recorded. So, one can dance to favorites by making a request to the VJ/DJ, Nick Senadenos of NicksMusicBytheBay.com.

"We attended this event last year and it was wonderful," a party guest recently said to Phil Seyer, Director of Professionals Guild. "I especially liked the costume contest, photographer, and music videos for dancing."

One may see a video of a past Halloween Party at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara by visiting: https://youtu.be/tu7RK1Gg2GI

A large crowd of friendly professional people is expected. To get tickets one may visit http://www.pguild.com/ or call 800-838-3006 and ask for the Halloween Party at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. Those booking a room may purchase a marked down Hyatt Hotel room by visiting the Professionals Guild website.

Professionals of all kinds go to this Halloween party. "It's a wonderful blend of adults of all ages," said Seyer.

Early Bird tickets for this South Bay Halloween Party range from $10 to $30.

Learn more by calling Professionals Guild at 925-888-4392. For discounted Hyatt hotel reservations and party tickets, one may visit http://www.PGuild.com/halloween-parties to learn how to get the discounts. Rooms and tickets are sold separately.

Professionals Guild will also produce a New Year's Eve party at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara as well as Halloween and New Year's Eve parties in San Ramon. For New Year's Eve, complimentary deluxe hotel rooms are available to those who would like to be rewarded for their influence. For more illumination, visit http://www.pguild.com/.

*Image for media - link to past Professionals Guild Halloween party photo: https://goo.gl/urtGGj

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/tu7RK1Gg2GI

Professionals Guild announced today its Halloween Party at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara. The Halloween party will be held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, starting at 8 p.m. The party finishes at midnight. A large crowd of friendly professional people is expected.

Related link: http://www.pguild.com/

MAGLITE Declares July as ‘National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month’

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MAGLITE wants motorists and pedestrians to be extra vigilant to save lives during the "vacation months" - July through October - which are the most dangerous months the year for traffic fatalities. So MAGLITE is launching a dedicated web page, and promoting a public education campaign, in observance of the newly minted National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month.

The goal is to reduce fatalities and injuries that occur on our roads and highways in vehicle traffic accidents, especially among pedestrians, who are far likelier to be fatally struck by vehicles at night than in the daytime.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) data indicate that three of the four deadliest holiday weekends occur during the "vacation months" - Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day Weekends. And while alcohol-impaired driving is a factor in 29 percent of fatal crashes overall, the rate at which a drunk driver is involved rises significantly on those holiday weekends.

The "vacation months" are also a time for special caution at night. Despite traffic volumes being far lower at night than in the daytime, more than 1/3rd of all fatal crashes occur during the hours of dusk, darkness and dawn. And crashes at night are significantly deadlier than daytime crashes: In the hours from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., the rate of fatalities (per 1,000 crashes) is more than double the daytime rate, rising to nearly 4 times the daytime rate for crashes occurring in the after-midnight hours. And the later it gets, the more often alcohol plays a role: In after-midnight crashes, the likelihood of alcohol-impaired driver involvement rises to nearly 60 percent (compared to about 15 percent in the noon-to-3 p.m. time frame).

The NHTSA defines a pedestrian as anybody who is not in a vehicle - whether it's somebody just traveling in or near a road on foot or somebody who has gotten out of a vehicle on or near a road (e.g., because of a breakdown or a fender-bender). Pedestrians are especially vulnerable at night. Of the 5,376 pedestrians killed by vehicles in 2015 (amounting to 15 percent of all vehicle fatalities), 74 percent were struck at night (rising to 78 percent if you include dusk and dawn accidents).

When a car becomes disabled at night it is a much more dangerous situation then during the daylight hours due to the reduced visibility. A good flashlight with a traffic/safety wand (a plastic cone that fits on the flashlight and glows when the light is turned on), is an important safety item for anyone who drives at night, and even more important for anybody who walks along a road at night.

A series of statistics about the dangers faced by both drivers and pedestrians, and a series of life saving tips to avoid becoming a statistic of roadside dangers, is available at the National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness web page at http://www.nrtsa.org/.

Additionally, MAGLITE will be offering flashlights, traffic/safety wands, and mounting brackets through the http://maglite.com/ website.

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* Image Caption: MAGLITE Declares July "National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month."

MAGLITE wants motorists and pedestrians to be extra vigilant to save lives during the "vacation months" - July through October - which are the most dangerous months the year for traffic fatalities. So MAGLITE is launching a dedicated web page, and promoting a public education campaign, in observance of the newly minted National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month.

Related link: http://maglite.com/

New Ballad of Love Brings ‘Hope’ for Mother’s Day

FORT WORTH, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- 4818 Records, LLC today announced that as we prepare to honor women everywhere on Mother's Day 2017 Sunday, May 14, a beautiful new ballad titled "Never Let Me Go" has been released as a single and video to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Greater Fort Worth.

"Never Let Me Go" is the first single from "Hope," the compilation album promoting the 2017 "Race for the Cure" fundraiser for the Fort Worth chapter on April 22.

Singer/songwriter/guitarist and Grammy Award-winning producer Gary McGrath wrote and recorded "Never Let Me Go" for "Hope," which he compiled and has just released on his independent 4818 Records label.

The album features songs by Danny Wright, Elizabeth Wills, The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir, and The Texas State Men & Boys Choir, of which McGrath serves as executive director and producer. In addition to "Never Let Me Go," McGrath contributed "Sunsets In Santa Monica" as well.

McGrath, who accompanies his heartfelt vocals with acoustic guitars on "Never Let Me Go," gets tastefully understated accompaniment by bassist Eric Delegard, percussionist Luis Conte, accordion player Phil Parlapiano, and background vocalist Deborah Buffington.

All the musicians are present or past members of The McGrath Project, the contemporary classic rock band McGrath leads that earned a gold record for their 2010 album "Love Is a Four Letter Word."

McGrath also produced a companion video for "Never Let Me Go," which amassed more than 4,500 views just in its first three days.

Directed, shot, and edited by Dustin Meyer for Motion Fire Media and Dustin Meyer Photography, the video intercuts footage of McGrath singing and playing acoustic guitar with footage of model Gabriella Bryan.

"The chorus is me singing about the love of my life and about the little things she does that make me, or would make anybody, just swoon," McGrath said. "Simple things, like how she welcomes the day or the way she sips her morning coffee. When you're in love, you love everything your significant other is and does."

As to the reception of "Never Let Me Go," McGrath admits he was caught by surprise at the early response.

"I am so glad that it has been so well-received and so many people are sharing it," he said. "It's a message everyone and their mother can love this Mother's Day."

For more information about the Komen Foundation of Greater Fort Worth, visit http://komengreaterfortworth.org.

For information about Elizabeth Wills, visit http://elizabethwillsmusic.com.

For information about Danny Wright, visit http://dannywrightpiano.com.

To find out more about The Texas State Men & Boys Choir, visit http://texasstatemenandboyschoir.org.

To read more about The Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir, visit http://dorothyshawbellchoir.org.

Find out more about The McGrath Project at http://garymcgrathmusic.com and https://facebook.com/TheMcGrathProject.

Media Contact:
Gary McGrath
(818) 312-8546

*PHOTO for Media: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/17-0512s2p-mcgrath-300dpi.jpg

*VIDEO - "Never Let Me Go" by Gary McGrath (YouTube): https://youtu.be/KDEkhXlmgcY

4818 Records, LLC today announced that as we prepare to honor women everywhere on Mother's Day 2017 Sunday, May 14, a beautiful new ballad titled "Never Let Me Go" has been released as a single and video to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation of Greater Fort Worth.

Arbor Day Foundation Partners with Simplifile to Plant Trees for Earth Month

PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant more than 2,300 trees in Goethe State Forest (Florida) in honor of Arbor Day 2017 and April's worldwide Earth Month celebration.

"Since 2015, the Simplifile Cares program has brought together our employees and their communities to raise money for worthy organizations like the Arbor Day Foundation," said Simplifile President Paul Clifford. "A fringe benefit of our technologies is that they help our clients and their customers reduce paper waste, so helping restore trees to our national landscape seemed like the perfect way to celebrate Earth Month."

"We are grateful to have Simplifile as a partner in stewarding our nation's forests, which are an important part of our legacy as a people and as a land," said Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Thanks to Simplifile's partnership, thousands of trees will be planted to help clean the air, protect our water resources, restore wildlife habitats, and add beauty to forests that have suffered devastation."

Simplifile joins dozens of like-minded companies and communities across America in commemorating Arbor Day as part of the month-long Earth Month celebration. Observed on April 28, this year's Arbor Day celebration marked the 145th year of the national tree-planting holiday. For more information or to get involved, visit: http://celebratearborday.com.

About the Arbor Day Foundation:

Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters, and valued partners. During the last 44 years, more than 250 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to help others understand and use trees as a solution to many of the global issues we face today, including air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty and hunger.

For more information visit: https://www.arborday.org.

About Simplifile:

Simplifile, the nation's largest e-recording network, was founded in 2000 to connect settlement agents and county recorders via its e-recording service. Today Simplifile has broadened its services to include collaboration tools and post-closing visibility for mortgage lenders and settlement agents working together on real estate documents. Through Simplifile, users can securely record, share, and track documents, data, and fees with ease.

To learn more, visit https://simplifile.com or call 800-460-5657.

Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant more than 2,300 trees in Goethe State Forest (Florida) in honor of Arbor Day 2017 and April's worldwide Earth Month celebration.

Seattle Bash announces 15th Annual INDULGENCE New Year’s Eve Bash at The Museum of Pop Culture

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at The Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP Museum) located in downtown Seattle.

"INDULGENCE," known as "Seattle's best New Year's Eve party," has sold out every year for the last 14 years, primarily because of its unique proposition to attendees: offering four areas of entertainment in one event.

The INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash provides 4 unique areas of entertainment located throughout the MoPOP including two live bands, two DJs, an exclusive VIP area, a comedy lounge, and the popular local venue: Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP). Everything is included for one price.

Selected details from the INDULGENCE website:
2,500 swanky party guests
4 unique experiences
3 areas of live entertainment
1 exclusive VIP area
1 live Comedy Theater.

Additional details include: Party Fever Stage - Brand X High Energy Party Band brings the best party hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today; the You Spin Me Right Round The 80's Stage - Hairstorm, Seattle's premier 80's hair rock tribute band,; The live Comedy Theater - renowned stand-up comedians; Party the night away right underneath the iconic Space Needle with access to the amazing MoPOP included (a $30 value) - most exhibits will be open.

The INDULGENCE signature of 4 unique entertainment experiences all in one venue for one price continues its tradition of being one of the largest New Year's Eve events in the Northwest on December 31st, 2016 at Mo POP at 325 5th Ave North, Seattle, WA 98109.

WHAT: INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash at MoPOP.
WHEN: December 31, 2016, 8 p.m.
WHERE: MoPOP under the Space Needle at 325 5th Ave N, Seattle WA 98109.
PRICE: $79 and up
AGE: 21+, must bring valid photo ID.

More information at: http://www.seattlebash.com/.

Seattle Bash, a leading event production company in the Puget Sound area, today announced the 2017 INDULGENCE New Year's Eve Bash would continue the long tradition of being held at The Museum of Pop Culture (formerly EMP Museum) located in downtown Seattle.