Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 29, 2013. By Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director Hello all, The 2013 International Drug Policy Reform Conference is fast approaching. For three days from October 23rd through October 26th attendees will have the opportunity to interact with people committed to finding alternatives to the war on drugs[Read More…]
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Park Forest Officially Dedicates Rail Fan Park
David Beaks and Jaydon of Chicago Heights at the grande opening of the Park Forest Rail Fan Park. (Photo: ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL- Park Forest dedicates its Rail Fan Park. More pictures available here.
UN Unveils ‘Free & Equal’ Campaign to Promote Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Rights
GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–26 July 2013 – With consensual, same-sex conduct a criminal offence in more than one-third of the world’s countries, the United Nations human rights office today launched its first global public education campaign to raise awareness and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. ‘Free & Equal,’ a[Read More…]
Collection Drive for Homeless Veterans
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- VFW Post # 311 is hosting, Stand Down 2013 in Richton Park, an outreach program for Homeless Veterans seeking rest, hope and fellowship. National Statistics tell us that veterans who become homeless do so approximately 7 years after their military discharge. Each year more and more veterans[Read More…]
Marijuana Legalization Advocates Return to Independence Mall This Friday for Smoke Down Prohibition VII
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2013. By Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director This Friday, Philly NORML and The Panic Hour return to Independence Mall in Philadelphia for the seventh installment in their monthly protests against marijuana prohibition. From the organizers: “After six successful rallies, The Panic Hour and Philly Norml return with[Read More…]
United States Reaches Agreement with Arcadia, California, School District to Resolve Sex Discrimination Allegations
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–July 24, 2013. The United States entered into a settlement agreement with the Arcadia Unified School District in Arcadia, Calif., to resolve an investigation into allegations of discrimination against a transgender student based on the student’s sex. Under the agreement, approved by the district’s school board unanimously last night,[Read More…]
Nature Camp for Seniors at Thorn Creek Nature Center on August 5
Registration required by August 3 Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 24, 2013. Calling all kids ages 50 years and older! Join us for Nature Camp for Seniors on Monday, August 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Ever wonder what kind of tree you just walked by? Or perhaps you hear a loud chirping[Read More…]
Drama Group to Present West Side Story; Opens August 2
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 23, 2013. The Drama Group is proud to be staging as the final production of our 2012-2013 season the classic TONY award winning musical WEST SIDE STORY. Performances will be held at the Drama Group Studio Theatre on August 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11[Read More…]
St. Jude Trike-A-Thon Teaches Safety, Raises Funds
University Park, IL—(ENEWSPF)–July 23, 2013 – The Family Development Center of Governors State University will join thousands of pre-schools, daycares and other groups across the country in sponsoring a St. Jude Trike-A-Thon event on August 2, 013 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, one of the world’s premier pediatric[Read More…]
‘The Economics of Happiness’ to be Screened at UUCC on Saturday, July 27
Evening’s Events Include Optional Vegetarian Pot Luck Dinner Followed by Free Movie & Discussion Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—July 21, 2013. ‘The Economics of Happiness’ will be screened on Saturday, July 27 at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest. ‘The Economics of Happiness’ is a documentary about the[Read More…]
