Martin Sheen joins America’s unions in saying “thanks” www.aflcio.org/thankyou Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–August 28, 2012. – “Thanks for the work you do” is heard all too rarely, says the AFL-CIO, in launching a creative new digital application just in time to reclaim Labor Day as a day to recognize people for their[Read More…]
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BMO Harris Bank Presents first annual Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Event Honoring Martin Puryear, Winner of the 2012 National Medal of Arts
Carts & Cocktails coming to Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) University Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Governors State University is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Martin Puryear’s installation of “Bodark Arc,” at the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park (NMSP). BMO Harris Bank is pleased to present this annual benefit fundraiser, Carts & Cocktails,[Read More…]
Alliance for Retired Americans Friday Alert, August 24, 2012
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 24, 2012. Alliance Responds to Argument That Obama Raided $716 Billion from Medicare A new ad, paid for by the Mitt Romney campaign, has a narrator saying, “Some think Obamacare is the same as free health care. But nothing is free. Obama is raiding $716 billion from Medicare,[Read More…]
Vermont Resort to Pay Fine and Revise Policies to Settle Discrimination Lawsuit by Lesbian Couple
Wildflower Inn Will Also Make a Charitable Donation to Pro-LGBT Group as Part of Settlement MONTPELIER, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–August 23, 2012. A Vermont resort that was sued last year for refusing to host a lesbian couple’s wedding reception and violating Vermont’s Fair Housing and Public Accommodations Act finalized an agreement to[Read More…]
Sauk-Calumet Group of Illinois Sierra Club to Hold Monthly Meeting on September 10
Matteson—(ENEWSPF)—August 21, 2012. The Sauk-Calumet Group of the Illinois Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, September 10, at 7:15 p.m. at the Frankfort Public Library, 21119 Pfeiffer Rd. (just off Rt. 30). The program this month will be on reptiles of the Chicago area. Herpetologist Mark Bavetz[Read More…]
Park Forest Environment Commission Rain Barrel Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2012. The Park Forest Environment Commission is currently holding a sale on rain barrels for a cost of $30 each – reduced from $55. The sale price is for rain barrels currently in stock. Rain barrels are used to collect and store rain water, typically from[Read More…]
Thorn Creek Audubon Society 2012 Fall Bird Seed Sale
Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—August 19, 2012. Thorn Creek Audubon Society (TCAS) 2012 Bird Seed Sale is one of the organization’s primary fund-raising projects. Proceeds from last fall’s sale helped fund the 2011 – 12 grants for south suburban projects benefiting the environment totaling $2,000. The DeLong Company, one of the largest[Read More…]
‘The One Percent’ Free Movie and Discussion at UUCC on Saturday, August 25
Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)–August 19, 2012. On Saturday, August 25 at 7 p.m., the documentary film ‘The One Percent’ will be screened at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church (UUCC), 70 Sycamore Drive, Park Forest.. A discussion will follow the film screening. This documentary focuses on the growing ‘wealth gap’ in America,[Read More…]
The Advocate: Lesbian Officers Accuse D.C. Police of Discrimination
From The Advocate: Two lesbian police officers have filed a bias lawsuit against the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., the Washington Blade reported. The suit, filed in January 2011 by Det. Kennis M. Weeks and Officer Tonia L. Jones, charges the District with creating "an environment in which employees could[Read More…]
Video: Patrick Schwarzenegger Joins Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation
video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player From The Advocate: Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation, created to raise public awareness about the need for acceptance of others, has found a strong new ally in Patrick Schwarzenegger. The 18-year-old son of former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and activist-author Maria Shriver is teaming with[Read More…]
