CHARLOTTE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Aldersgate Life Plan Community announced today that they won Charlotte Magazine’s Best of the Best award for 2022, recognizing them as the best senior living community in town by the voters in Charlotte.
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News: Thousands Brave the Frigid February Waters for A Record-Breaking 2022 Polar Plunge Benefiting Special Olympics Oregon | CitizenWire
PORTLAND, Ore. /CitizenWire/ — Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters each February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. Last month, donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 2,400 brave (some might say crazy) supporters gathered to take the Polar Plunge.
News: Tori Belle Cosmetics, Customers and Affiliates Give Over $10K in Cash Grants to Those in Need! | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — When Laura Hunter invented Magnetic Eyeliner and started Tori Belle Cosmetics, she knew she had a winning product. What she didn’t know was how many lives would be positively impacted when she opened the company up to independent sales Affiliates. With over a million happy customers and thousands of affiliates across […]
News: Aaron Ozee Distracts Ukrainian Children from the 2022 Russian Invasion with His International Bestselling Children’s Book ‘Regulus’ | CitizenWire
CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Aaron Ozee, celebrity author of the international bestselling children’s book, “Regulus” (ISBN: 978-1387010790), and ingenious director of the “Regulus” movie, has officiated the execution of a secret philanthropic mission to send physical or digital copies of “Regulus” (known as Operation Red) to Ukraine to distract any children facing the unimaginable horrors […]
News: The Eulogy Writers Reach Out to Ukrainians in Distress | CitizenWire
DETROIT, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — The Eulogy Writers (TheEulogyWriters.com), America’s leading eulogy writing service, established in 2014, today announced that a portion of every fee collected will be donated to the Save the Children® charity, designated for the assistance of Ukrainian refugees.
News: Share International Announces Campaign to End All War | CitizenWire
BERKELEY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Share International USA, a non-profit educational organization, announced today the start of a daily prayer/meditation vigil designed to engage the power of the people to bring peace in the current Russia/Ukraine conflict as well as all others ongoing worldwide.
News: Face of Jules in Los Angeles Provides Revolutionary New Ionix Light Facial Treatment | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Los Angeles-based Skin Care Clinic, Face of Jules, introduces the new Ionix Light Facial Treatment! This revolutionary new system incorporates five treatment modalities in one device, providing a total facial rejuvenation experience. The applications include diamond abrasion, oxygen therapy, ultrasound, microcurrent stimulation and light/oxygen therapy.
News: Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Inspirational Book of Essays by Coach and Author Lauren Schwarzfeld | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing “Unboxed: Essays on Learning to Trust Myself to Stop Doing the Things I Hate” (ISBN: 979-8985225327), the first book by coach Lauren Schwarzfeld. In the book, Schwarzfeld shares the diverse life experiences she earned by trying on various careers.
News: Ask An Optometrist to Improve Your Eye-Q | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado are answering commonly asked patient questions to educate the public on eye health. 2020 Eyes Colorado is the COA’s public awareness initiative to promote healthy eyes and vision across the state throughout the year.
News: A Ballot Initiative in Nevada Aimed at Closing the Great American Divide | CitizenWire
CARSON CITY, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — What if we could resolve America’s bitter division with one simple fix, without anybody having to change their mind on the issues, or switch parties? Ready for pigs to sprout wings? The folks at Common Sense for Uniting America (CSUA) believe that the division in America is a direct result […]
News: California Ferret Owners Submit Ballot Initiative to Attorney General for Legal Opinion, But Attorney General Ignores Civil Code on Domestic Animals | CitizenWire
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Non-profit Legalize Ferrets (legalizeferrets.org) announced today that we are disappointed that California Attorney General ignores Civil Code in Domestic Ferret Ballot Initiative. The ferret legalization grassroots organization, has repeatedly asked the California Attorney General for a legal opinion.
News: The American Gem Society Celebrates Women’s History Month Through Women Designers | CitizenWire
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — The American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, is proud to celebrate and recognize its women designers, as well as women leaders in the jewelry industry during Women’s History Month.
News: 26 State Proclamations Kick Off Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths | CitizenWire
ROSELAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2022 SUDC Awareness Month.
News: Doctor with an Autism Podcast Believes We Are All on The Autism Spectrum and It Is About Living with Autism, Not Trying to Fix It | CitizenWire
PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — The Otherness Podcast is a narrative exploring and engaging autism through experienced stories from those who have lived with it. Dr. Todd Peter Levine, a psychiatrist with a brother with autism, presents conversations, concepts and guests covering an array of interactions and experiences from those with or close to autism.
News: Jerry Elman to Release Book ‘Miracles Through Hell’ – A True Story of Holocaust Survival and Intergenerational Healing | CitizenWire
HONEOYE, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Very little has been written about the children of Holocaust survivors and the psychological impact passed on to them through the silence of their parents, says author Jerry Elman in his new book “Miracles Through Hell” (ISBN: 978-0578348711; Waterview Books).
News: Amanda Gorman Future Voices Poetry Prize Open for Applications | CitizenWire
VENICE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Beyond Baroque, one of the nation’s leading literary arts centers, has announced that the Amanda Gorman Future Voices Poetry Prize is now actively accepting applications. The prize, created in honor of Beyond Baroque alumna and U.S. Presidential Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman, will accept applications until May 1, 2022.
News: The New York Milk Bank Announces Appointment of New Executive Director, Linda Harelick, MBA, DrPH | CitizenWire
VALHALLA, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The New York Milk Bank (NYMB), founded six years ago, today announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Linda Harelick, MBA, DrPH. The New York Milk Bank (NYMB) is a non-profit organization that collects extra breast milk from healthy lactating women. The milk is then pasteurized and distributed to babies […]
News: Commemorative Coin Debuts to Celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day | CitizenWire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Juneteenth Unlimited, LLC is excited to introduce the release of a commemorative coin to celebrate a new Federal holiday – Juneteenth – inspired by the African Diaspora, Black American history and the fight for freedom. Made of one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this inspirational coin is for anyone who […]
News: Super Bowl Commercial Highlights Lightning’s Danger and Lasting Impact on Survivors | CitizenWire
CUMBERLAND, Maine /CitizenWire/ — A commercial expected to air during Sunday’s Super Bowl has caught the attention of the National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC). The ad will feature a lightning strike survivor’s apparent phobia of electricity which developed after being injured while riding a motorcycle.
News: A Suspenseful Memoir Inspires Readers to Open Their Minds | CitizenWire
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — “No Time for Fear,” a new e-book by Yvonne Haarsma, is a suspenseful page-turner that reveals how a mother and her two sons escaped an ego-driven husband while on the run across four continents and being pursued by Interpol, Mounted Police and the FBI.
News: Prolific inventor and beauty guru, Laura Hunter, has launched her newest invention, the Perfect Contour Beauty Sponge | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — For many years, stars like Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lopez have popularized the highlighted and contoured makeup look, but without access to a professional makeup artist, getting Kardashian perfect contour was nearly impossible. For most, the result was streaks of brown or white that just won’t blend in. Tori Belle Cosmetics […]
News: Steps to Improve Independence When Living with Visual Impairment | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado are speaking out about how to improve independence and quality of life when experiencing permanent vision loss. 2020 Eyes Colorado is the COA’s eye health public awareness initiative to promote healthy eyes and vision across the state throughout the year.
News: Tori Belle Cosmetics is giving up to $25,000 in Grants to Those in Need! | CitizenWire
WOODINVILLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Tori Belle community is making a difference to those in need during the upcoming TB’s Got Talent Charity Bash, airing Live, March 3 at 4 p.m. PT. “This is our fourth Virtual Charity Bash and we have raised nearly $90K for families in need to date. It is an honor to […]
News: Athanasian Hall to Explore New Relationships Between Prime Numbers and String Theory | CitizenWire
LONDON, U.K. /CitizenWire/ — The study of abstract physics is often seen as separate from pure mathematics. Subjects like Black Holes, Low-Temperature Gases, Gravitation, and Electromagnetism are considered in the domain of physics rather than mathematics. “This distinction is, however, being challenged daily by advances in combinatorics and number theory applied to String Propagation…and the […]
News: Want a Sparkling Valentine’s Day? Follow These Six Jewelry Buying Tips | CitizenWire
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — Whether you are staying at home this Valentine’s Day, or plan to have a romantic evening out, the American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit association dedicated to consumer protection, has some advice to ensure the jewelry you buy adds extra sparkle to you and your loved one’s celebration.
News: 9th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Adds Additional Prizes for Pandemic-Friendly Participation in Both USA and Canada for 2022 | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Cursive is Cool® contest will be held as usual this year after encouragement from teachers, parents, and students, announced the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation today, despite some schools in the USA and Canada operating remotely, or using a hybrid model with in-person learning. In person education is on again, […]
News: Laura Hunter Wins 2022 BIG Innovation Award | CitizenWire
WOODINVILLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Earlier this month, the Business Intelligence Group named Laura Hunter, founder of LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, as a leader and winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards. This annual business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.
News: U.S. Sees Record Low Number of Lightning Deaths in 2021 – Lightning Safety Awareness Effort Reaches Milestone | CitizenWire
CUMBERLAND, Maine /CitizenWire/ — According to the National Lightning Safety Council, the lightning death toll of 11 in 2021 set a new record for the fewest documented U.S. lightning deaths in a year. The previous low recorded by NOAA was 16 deaths in 2017.
News: Organic Aromas Unveils Aurora: A Textured Glass Diffuser with Dynamic Color Play and New Light Function | CitizenWire
KUNA, Idaho /CitizenWire/ — Organic Aromas®, maker of the beautiful nebulizing aromatherapy diffuser has once again delivered a new diffuser design with the most unique features yet! The Aurora is a pretty gem that brings rainbows into your life. Utilizing stylish ribbed glass, this vibrant colorful piece allows you to enjoy illusions that illuminate your […]
News: China Rescue Dogs, A Non-Profit Organization, Leads Fight to Save Dogs from Chinese Meat Trade in the face of CDC Import Ban | CitizenWire
VASS, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — China Rescue Dogs, a leading American 501(c)(3) non-profit dog rescue, has been recognized for its efforts to save dogs from the Chinese meat trade. Over the past year, China Rescue Dogs has been rescuing and rehabilitating dogs from China and providing them with loving homes in the United States and Canada.
News: SV Diagnostic Labs Launching Test Sites in Ohio and Kentucky to Access Safer COVID-19 Testing, Quicker Results | CitizenWire
COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Long lines are being reported in some cities around the country for those trying to access a COVID-19 PCR test – considered the most accurate COVID-19 test available. However, Ohio’s privately owned SV Diagnostic Labs is ready and able to meet the demand in multiple states. SV Diagnostic Labs provides COVID-19 […]
News: It’s Not Too Late: Celebrate This Holiday Season with Bruno Marc Shoes | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Bruno Marc is offering its customers a limited 15% off deal using code: BMS10 for all types of shoes this holiday season on Bruno Marc’s official site. Bruno Marc is a luxury shoe line for men that focuses on designing, manufacturing, and distributing fashionable shoe wear.
News: Plans Announced for a ‘People’s Remembrance’ of January 6 Attack | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Light4America announced its “Fight Fire with Light” project begun November 20, 2021 to remember the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol with a citizen-led, nonpartisan, interfaith candlelight vigil the evening of January 6, 2022.
News: Forever Studios announces the launch of its advanced photo restoration and photo art design website | CitizenWire
BOCA RATON, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Forever Studios, a leading Florida-based photo restoration service and photo frame design studio established in 2011, today announced the launch of version 2.0 of its website, which allows its customers the ability to restore and enhance their personal photos and create personalized frames and gifts.
News: Foster Volunteers Needed for Tornado Displaced Pets in Kentucky | CitizenWire
HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — 911fosterpets, a peer-to-peer online pet fostering platform, is seeking volunteers who can foster pets displaced by the recent monster tornado. In the aftermath of natural disasters, as people begin to piece their life back together, they often find their temporary relocation options don’t include their beloved pets.
News: New men’s luxury brand North Country successfully navigates global supply chain crisis | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — North Country, a newly launched men’s premium clothing brand, today announced that it has successfully skirted global supply chain issues and is poised for a robust Q4 holiday shopping season. North Country’s Fall/Winter collection of authentic Portuguese flannel shirts is in-stock and ready-to-ship from New York.
News: New How-To Book Targets Women Who Are Just Getting Started in the World of Investing | CitizenWire
PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Beverly Bowers, a retired financial planner, entrepreneur and founder of Sister Courage Publishing, realized there was a need for a guidebook that would help women learn more about how to take charge of their investments. So, she set out to create a book specifically written for women. The end result is: […]
News: Aldersgate Kicks Off Their Guardian Angel Fund Campaign to Provide Residents with Confidence for Life’s Unexpected Turns | CitizenWire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Aldersgate announces the celebration of its Annual Guardian Angel Tree offering, which lets donors dedicate a wooden angel ornament in honor of someone special. The Angel Tree is one way the community raises funds for the Guardian Angel Fund, which was created to give residents confidence through life’s unexpected turns.
News: Aldersgate Annual Festival of Lights brings Joy, Caroling and Cheer to Charlotte Community | CitizenWire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Aldersgate is thrilled to host their Annual Festival of Lights driving tour on their campus on Saturday, December 4, 2021, from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. This free event showcases thousands of twinkling lights, and visitors are encouraged to roll the windows down, wave at residents and listen to local musicians.
News: ‘I FIL-AM POWERED’ Virtual Health and Wellness Summit on December 1-3, 2021 | CitizenWire
FALLS CHURCH, Va. /CitizenWire/ — The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington DC (PACC-DC), in collaboration with Trainstation Philippines is spearheading a three-day virtual summit to promote health and wellness on December 1-3 at 6 p.m. EST entitled, “I FIL-AM POWERED.” Says PACC-DC PRO, Olma Inocentes, “The title is a play at Fil-Am, […]