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Blue Hill Troupe Presents Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ – Nonprofit Troupe’s 93rd Season to Benefit Rocking the Boat

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The Blue Hill Troupe, now in its 93rd season, offers a fresh new take on Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance." This perennial audience favorite tells the story of a pirate named Frederic, who at the age of 21, has completed his apprenticeship and is ready to seek his fortune as an upstanding citizen.

Wasting no time, he falls in love with the beautiful daughter of a local Major General ... but is thwarted by the discovery that he was born on February 29. With a Leap Day birthday, he's only 5, not 21, which means he's still a pirate!

The Blue Hill Troupe is the only musical theater group in New York City to donate its net proceeds to charity. Proceeds from the company's 2016-2017 season will benefit Rocking the Boat.

At Rocking the Boat, a nonprofit organization in the South Bronx, students work together to build wooden boats, learn to row and sail, and restore local urban waterways, revitalizing their community while creating better lives for themselves-the perfect charity match with "The Pirates of Penzance."

The Blue Hill Troupe's production of "The Pirates of Penzance" is directed by Carl Schmehl with music direction by William Remmers.

The production features Maya Anand, Larry Beers, Lesley Berry*, Heather Denny, Julia Farina, Eva Giorgi, Rachel Goodman, Johnny Hager, Erik Hanson, Casey Keeler, Douglas Kiddie, John Leonard, Michael Macaione*, David Pasteelnick, Gregory Peterson, Allison Prince, Rebecca Rozzoni, Charlie Schlangen, Scott Richard Smith, Suzanne R. Taylor, Neal Young*, Julianne Wieboldt, Paul Mitchell Wilder, and Cynthia Whitman. (*Appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association.)

EVENT SUMMARY:
Blue Hill Troupe Presents Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance" - Nonprofit Troupe's 93rd Season to Benefit Rocking the Boat.

WHEN:
* November 11, 12, 16-19, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.
* November 12, 19 at 2 p.m.
* November 13 at 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Theatre at St. Jean's, 184 E. 76 Street (between Lexington & 3rd Aves).

TICKETS: $29.50 - $100 (payment in excess of $20 per ticket is tax deductible to the extent provided by law). Tickets can be purchased at: http://bht.org/events/the-pirates-of-penzance/.

About the Blue Hill Troupe:

Every year since 1924, the Blue Hill Troupe has come together for a season of revelry celebrating its three great passions: Theater, Charity and Community. The Troupe's efforts are rooted in a tradition of performing a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, and the group also presents a musical theater production as well as a concert series. Since its inception in 1924, the Blue Hill Troupe has donated over $4 million to New York City charities.

For more information about the Blue Hill Troupe, please visit http://bht.org/, https://www.facebook.com/BHT.org and on Twitter at @BlueHillTroupe.

More information on Rocking the Boat: http://www.rockingtheboat.org/.

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On Sept. 20 International Topic Experts Discuss Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) a Global and National Priority

ATLANTA, Ga. -- C Diff Foundation's 4th Annual International Raising C.diff. Awareness Conference and Health EXPO will be hosted in Atlanta, Ga. on Sept. 20, 2016. With C. difficile infection prevention being declared a national priority - researchers, public health officials, infectious disease specialists, and others continue to research more effective ways to prevent, treat, and combat this microbe.

A panel of C. diff. survivors will also join world-renowned experts delivering presentations on health care topics pertaining to the most common pathogen identified, a leading healthcare-associated infection (HAI) in U.S. hospitals alone: Clostridium difficile (C.diff.).

Nearly half a million Americans suffer from Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections in a single year according to a study released February 2015 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 15,000 deaths were estimated to be directly attributable to C. diff. infections.

Previous studies indicate that C. diff. has become the most common microbial cause of healthcare-associated infections found in U.S. hospitals driving up costs to $4.8 billion each year.

Bringing medical professional guest speakers together, such as Dr. Clifford McDonald, MD from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of the leading government healthcare organizations in the U.S., and internationally recognized experts on healthcare-associated infections and the prevention of antimicrobial resistance - provides an educational opportunity for healthcare professionals and those sharing common interests.

Presentations will be focused on, but not limited to Clostridium difficile (C.diff.) Prevention, Treatments, Research, Clinical trials, Microbiome research, Infection Prevention, Environmental Safety, Fecal Microbiota Restoration, Antibiotic Stewardship.

The "International Raising C.diff. Awareness" Conference and Health EXPO will commence on September 20, 2016, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Eastern Time at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel - Atlanta Airport, 3400 Norman Berry Drive, Atlanta, GA 30344 (Hotel Phone: 1-404-763-1600).

SPONSORS: Platinum Sponsors include: Summit Therapeutics, Clorox Healthcare, Seres Therapeutics, Rebiotix TOMI Environmental Solutions SteraMist, and Tru-D SmartUVC.

Gold Sponsors include: Synthetic Biologics, XBiotech, CoreShield, Nestle Health Science, Roche, DaVolterra, and Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots. This conference is supported through an educational grant from Sanofi Pasteur US.

Additional information and registration: https://cdifffoundation.org/2016events/

"None of us can do this alone. All of us can do this together," says Nancy C. Caralla.

About the C Diff Foundation:

The C Diff Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, was founded in 2012 by Nancy C. Caralla, a Nurse who was diagnosed and treated for Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infections not once but twice. Through her own journey and witnessing the loss of her father to C. difficile infection involvement, Nancy recognized the need for greater global awareness through education, about research being conducted by the government, industry, and academia and better advocacy on behalf of patients, healthcare professionals, and researchers worldwide working to address the public health threat posed by this devastating, life-threatening infection. November is dedicated to "Raising C. diff. Awareness" worldwide.

To learn more about this annual campaign and how to become a partner please visit the website www.cdifffoundation.org or www.globalcdifficilecongress.org

About The C diff Foundation Foundress, Executive Director:

Nancy C Caralla, hosts "C. diff. Spores and More" Global Broadcasting Network, and shares in a team focus on educating, and advocating for C. diff. infection prevention, treatments, and environmental safety; and more, worldwide.

More information: http://www.cdifffoundation.org/.

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World’s Largest Waterless Pool Party Sept. 24: Part of Fire Up The Night V at Cincinnati’s Coney Island

CINCINNATI, Ohio -- It's the world's largest waterless pool party, and it happens Saturday, September 24 at historic Cincinnati Coney Island amusement park on the banks of the Ohio River, presented by Rozzi Famous Fireworks.

The empty-pool party is part of a super-charged end-of-summer fan favorite at Coney Island - Fire Up the Night V, the USA's ONLY international fireworks competition.

The unique Yuengling "Party IN the Pool" invites visitors to share the fun of the international fireworks' competition from inside Coney's legendary Sunlite Pool, the largest swimming pool in North America at 401-feet long by 200-feet wide, covering two acres and holding three million gallons of water!

The "world's largest waterless pool party" begins at 4 p.m. The empty-pool area will give guests - who typically bring folding chairs and blankets to the event - a fantastic vantage point to view the international fireworks competition, blasting off at 8:30 p.m. over Coney Island's beautiful Lake Como.

This year's best-of-the-best firework teams are coming from Greece, the Philippines and South Africa. The teams will be representing their countries while going head-to-head against one another for international bragging rights.

A panel of judges and audience will vote on which team performs the best, evaluating such things as presentation, structure and scale, colors, originality and music synchronization.

Plus, following the international competition, event producer Rozzi Famous Fireworks of Cincinnati will fire up the night in a thundering finale that will shake the banks of the Ohio River. The event is presented by Dr. Pepper.

The Greek fireworks' contingent is represented by Nanos Fireworks Greece, a company with a four-generation heritage of fireworks' expertise. Representing the Philippines is Dragon Fireworks Inc., the first-ever licensed pyrotechnic manufacturer in the Philippines, and from Johannesburg, South Africa is Fireworks for Africa, started in 1996 and already the winner of numerous fireworks' display awards.

In addition to the firework and the in-pool party, numerous fun activities highlight the event, including Coney Island's two dozen classic amusement rides, live entertainment and a beer-tasting event in Moonlite Pavilion featuring an array of craft and international beers.

Admission to Fire Up The Night V is $25 per carload (includes event admission, parking, Coney Island's classic rides and live entertainment). Coney's gates open at 4 p.m.

One of America's celebrated heritage amusement parks, Cincinnati's Coney Island, nestled along the banks of the Ohio River, is now in its remarkable 130th year of family entertainment. Coney Island is located at 6201 Kellogg Ave., exit 72 off I-275, 10 miles east of downtown Cincinnati.

For more information about event producer Rozzi Famous Fireworks, visit: http://www.rozzifireworks.com/.

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The Hyde Park Homes Tour 2016: Showcases Century-Old Homes this October

HPNA, Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, KANSAS CITY, Mo., Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour -- Hyde Park Neighborhood -- Ten historic homes, including Kansas City shirtwaists, open their doors for tours during the biennial Hyde Park Historic Homes Tour. The Tour hosted by The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) will be Saturday, October 1 from 10 am until 6 p.m., and a Candlelight Tour will be Friday, September 30 from 6 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.

The biennial tour showcases the architectural diversity of historic Hyde Park in midtown Kansas City, located between the Plaza and Crown Center.

The event includes a candlelight tour of four homes Friday evening, September 30, and the October 1 tour includes six homes:

* 3800 Campbell, a Prairie School home built in 1907 designed by Thomas Wight of the architectural firm Wilder and Wight whose body of work includes The Nelson Atkins Art Museum, Kansas City Life, and Redemptorist Church. Sixty-six windows connect the indoors to the outdoors.

* 4519 Gillham was built by Truman Wheelock in 1909. Wheelock built many homes in South Hyde Park and focused on building modern, affordable homes. Original historic features are paired with today's modern conveniences.

* 4233 Kenwood features Prairie Style, Kansas City Shirtwaist, and Craftsman details. The home has original detailed woodwork, box beams, and light fixtures. The current owner is only the fourth since the home was built in 1915.

* 3738 Harrison, this Kansas City shirtwaist was built in 1909. The home overlooks park space bordered by Harrison Parkway and features stunning views from decks on several levels.

* 3317 Charlotte is a Victorian Cottage built in 1905. The house has been remodeled to marry modern amenities and historic detail. It has nearly achieved carbon neutrality.

* 3717 Harrison, this Colonial was built in 1911 for Kate Hayes, the recently widowed wife of Kansas City's Chief of Police, John B. Hayes. In 1943, the home was converted into an apartment building and changed ownership ten times from the mid-1940s to late 2010. The home has undergone a complete historic restoration which included specially milled woodwork to replace missing original details.

Climate-controlled shuttle buses transport visitors to each stop on the Saturday tour. The Saturday tour also includes local bands, food trucks, and vendors.

For further details, and to purchase tour tickets, priced from $10 to $40, visit http://www.hydeparktour.com/.

"When you visit Hyde Park, the personality of the homes and the people who live in them show our neighborhood spirit," said Angie Splittgerber, HPNA's president. "We are constantly evolving as a community, and yet, we are anchored by the desire to preserve these amazing historic homes."

In 2013, the Historic Kansas City Foundation recognized The Hyde Park Homes Tour with a Community Catalyst Preservation Award for the contribution the Tour made to the reinvestment and revitalization of a historic neighborhood. The HPNA is a 501 (c)(3) not for profit corporation.

More about Hyde Park, Kansas City, Missouri: http://hydeparkkc.org/.

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MostFit To Hold Catch a Lift (CAL) Fund Workout Events in Three Cities to Help Wounded Veterans

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- MostFit is holding their annual Catch a Lift (CAL) Fund Workout Event in two cities this year - Los Angeles and Austin, Texas - on Sept. 10. These fun group workouts are open to ALL with a $10 minimum donation, and free to Active Duty and Veterans. The events are designed to help raise money for Post 9/11 combat wounded vets to regain and maintain their physical and mental health by providing granted gym memberships, fitness programs or in-home gym equipment anywhere in the U.S.

Andrew Gavigan, MostFit Founder and President says about Catch a Lift, "I can't say enough about this incredibly worthy cause. The idea of helping wounded vets to gain mental, emotional and physical health via exercise and working out is huge, and I want to be a part of it in any way I can. Please spread the word, and attend an event."

The Events:

LOS ANGELES WORKOUT:
Mar Vista Recreation Center Park
11430 Woodbine St (McLaughlin Ave), Los Angeles, CA
September 10, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Trainers:
Coach Kimmie from Kinesis Movement Studio.
Andrew Gavigan from MostFit.
Anthony Eisenhower from Brood 9 Martial Arts.
Dr Santo Riva from Victory Performance and Physical Therapy.
Terry Littlefield of Terry Littlefield Yoga.

AUSTIN, TEXAS WORKOUT:
FX Fit
11011 Domain Drive #8100, Austin, TX
September 10, 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Coach Jessica Pierre'auguste.
Getfxfix.com

Check out the Facebook event page, and the MostFit Facebook page often for updates and more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/275981672777120/


About Catch a Lift Fund (CAL):

Founded in memory of Army Cpl. Chris Coffland, Catch A Lift Fund (CAL) enables post 9/11 combat wounded Veterans to regain and maintain their physical and mental health by providing granted gym memberships, fitness programs or in-home gym equipment, anywhere in the United States.

In addition, CAL's M.A.P.S. Program ensures success by tracking progress and offers motivation, accountability and peer support through small squads of Veterans who heal together Vet to Vet.

CAL Veterans are not only losing weight and moving away from obesity, but also eliminating the need for multiple prescription medications and finding their "new self." CAL Veterans are thriving, reintegrating, healing and saving each other's lives through newly established comradery; filling the void left after military service. Information: http://www.catchaliftfund.com/.

About MostFit:

Founded by trainer Andrew Gavigan in 2011, MostFit is focused on creating and sharing affordable, efficient and accessible fitness equipment that empowers individuals to get stronger and to workout anywhere, any time.

MostFit is dedicated to promoting fitness throughout the community, as a means to health and happiness. Their goal is to make fitness enjoyable, accessible and realistic - which is paramount to creating a heathy body image and ultimately, success. Information: http://most-fit.com/.

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Art-In-Relation pairs two unknown works of musical theater art, ‘Wild Party’ and ‘Frankenstein, A New Musical’ in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- Art-In-Relation, Jonas Sills, producer, announces a move from Long Beach, after two successful seasons, to Hollywood with two hauntingly gorgeous, but lesser known musical theater productions at The Complex Theatres, Hollywood. A combination of "The Wild Party." a lesser known version of the musical based on the poem by Joseph Moncure, and written by Andrew Lippa, coupled with Mary Shelley's tale with a musical twist, "Frankenstein, A New Musical," with music by Mark Baron, lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson, and a book by Jackson and Gary P. Cohen, a Los Angeles premiere.

It seemed a perfect coupling to Jonas Sills, executive producer, to pair the musicals. "Both of them are raw, both of them are musically lush, and both of them are underperformed," said Sills.

Having an extreme interest in "Breathing new life" into musical theater, Art-In-Relation is excited about moving forward with a unique mission to offer and produce lesser known works of musical theater to an diverse Los Angeles audience.

The creative team for the two productions includes two teams led by two directors who have been with Art-In-Relation before. Quentin Garzon, Director, "Wild Party," is passionate about the 1920's era musical with lush score, harmonies, and innovative dance. Passionate enough in fact that he convinced Art-In-Relation to produce the show.

Having produced "Frankenstein" as their inaugural production, Art-In-Relation co-producer Ray Buffer was intrigued with the possibility of bringing the production to Los Angeles Audiences.

"Re-envisioning Frankenstein in a smaller, more intimate space allows us to create nuances in the performance that were not possible in a large space. This production will aim for visceral relationship between audience and storytellers, where the audience feels they are part of the mindscape," Buffer stated.

"I am grateful for this opportunity to work with a dynamic group of talented cast and crew on this new venture producing this under recognized work," Buffer added.

Sills is most passionate about intimate theater, and having the location and audience to foster it, a move to the heart of "theater row" was the "natural evolution."

"I am looking forward to continuing the success of these two winning shows with more under-noticed works in the future," noted Sills.

"The Wild Party" plays September 9 - October 2, 2016 in the "Dorie Theatre" at The Complex, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/TCMz59CsfRK2).

"Frankenstein, A New Musical" plays October 7 - October 30, 2016 in "The Flight" theater also at The Complex. Shows play Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

For information and tickets please go to http://www.artinrelation.com/.

About Art-In-Relation:

Art-In-Relation (A.I.R.) is an innovative production company focusing on breathing new life to more unknown works of musical theater as well as some new interpretations of more well-known shows. A.I.R. has worked in several venues in Los Angeles including the Ernest Borgnine Theater, the Founder's Center, and more recently The Complex Theatres. A.I.R. also in its mission is dedicated to bringing works of art to underprivileged audiences throughout southern California.

A photo gallery can be found on the A.I.R. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/artinrelation/photos_stream.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jonas Sills
Art-In-Relation
562-760-6129
jonas[at]artinrelation.com

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Pie Festival 2016 Sept. 10: Come for the Pie – Stay for the Stars

PIE TOWN, N.M. -- The 36th Annual Pie Town Pie Festival is set for September 10, 2016, and will be offering a slate of old time fun for those who come to the scenic and historic town of Pie Town, New Mexico, USA.

Events start at 8 a.m. with the pi-K Run for Pie - and, yes, it's a 3.14 mile run. More information can be found at: http://jimejoalbin.wixsite.com/runforpie.

At 9 a.m. pie bakers will arrive with their home made entries for the Pie Baking Contest. Every year a grand prize winner is awarded $100 and bragging rights, plus there are winners in the categories for Best Fruit Pie, Best Nut Pie, Best Other Pie, and Best Youth Pie for under-17 bakers. Rules for the 2016 Pie Festival Pie Baking Contest can be found posted online at: http://www.pietownfestival.com/.

Entries can be made on the day of the event at the Pie Town Fire Station-just no cream pies that need refrigeration, please. And make sure your pie tin or plate can be auctioned off with the pie as a fund raiser for Pie Town.

Games begin at 10 a.m. with the very popular Horseshoe Tournament, followed by the very messy Pie Eating Contest, the Horned Toad Race (you have to catch your entry first, but the local stable is large), and other games for kids of all ages.

The 2016 Pie Queen will be crowned at 11:30, and the winners of the Pie Baking Contest will be announced. In the afternoon, you can buy an award-winning slice, and pies will be available for sale all day at Pie Town's Jackson Park, along with gifts and handmade crafts. Music will be offered at the park's pavilion, including some foot-stomping fiddle and guitar favorites from Wes and Joe Burris.

At 7 p.m. the annual dance kicks-off featuring "Wild Ride" (dance tickets $7). The dance will be held at the pavilion if weather is good, or in the community center (the old Farm Bureau building) if rain threatens. During the day you will also hear music from Left Handed Fiddler, Austin Ladd and Patti, Jim Ruff and Francie Dieters and other surprise guests.

Pie Town NM USA's Pie Festival first began as a local community canning event and has grown into a slice of old time fun for everyone. Pie Town has been known as a haven for pies ever since Clive Norman, a WWI vet settled in the area and started making pies for those traveling through. In 1924, a red-headed Texas cowboy named Harmon L. Craig bought a half-interest in Pie Town for "one dollar of good and lawful money and other valuable consideration." Craig opened a gas station and garage, and then Pie Town's fame was spread even wider when Russel Lee arrived in Pie Town to document rural life in the 1940's.

Pie Town still retains much of the charm of that era, when life was simple and the pie was a staple of every roadside cafe.

Pie Town offers free dry camping behind the Jackson Park, along with several RV sites in Pie Town and at Top of the World. In addition, Pie Town now offers four pie cafes that will be open during the event. Pie Town NM USA is located directly on Highway 60, West of New Mexico's Very Large Array (VLA) made famous in the movie, "Contact" with Jodi Foster.

Proceeds from the Pie Festival go to help support the community and keep Pie Town a haven for anyone who loves pie.

You may have seen Pie Town on the Travel Channel and on Sunday Morning TV shows or you may have seen the beautiful, historic photographs from the Smithsonian; now, don't you think it is time for a taste?

About Pie Town Rising Stars:

"Pie Town Rising Stars" is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to restoring, preserving and improving the Historic Town of Pie Town, New Mexico. We have some of the darkest skies in the world, and we're organizing the "Pie in the Sky" Star Party, whose proceeds will go to improve Pie Town's infrastructure, and help make Pie Town a visitor friendly, prosperous travel destination. Learn more at https://pietownrisingstars.wordpress.com/.

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Treasure Valley to Host 2016 Idaho State BMX Championship

EAGLE, Idaho -- Eagle Park BMX announced that it will be hosting the 2016 Idaho State BMX Championship on Saturday Aug. 20, 2016. Riders from the entire state of Idaho will be competing for the State Champion title. Each year a State Championship series is conducted by USA BMX and Idaho sanctioned tracks.

In Idaho, you must race at least 3 State Championship Qualifier Races and the State Championship Finals. Each of the sanctioned tracks in Idaho hosted a State Qualifier Race and riders can race as many of the State Championship Qualifiers, but only the top 3 finishes count towards state championship points. Each age group's State Champion (#1) will receive a custom award from USA BMX and State Plates will be distributed to the top 10 (or top 50 percent) riders in each age group.

Top 10 riders will also be invited by special invitation by USA BMX to compete in the Race of Champions (ROC) on November 25, 2016 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The ROC is the culmination of all of the State Championship Series in the United States.

Riders as young as 2 and as old as 60 years will compete at the State Championship. There are several standout local racers who are expected to do phenomenally at the state championship according to Blake Richards, Eagle Park President. Arlo Sexton from the Treasure Valley who will be competing in the 5 and under age group and is one to be watching for. Arlo is currently leading his ago group for Idaho State Championship Series and is ranked 7th nationally in his age group.

Another outstanding local rider is Jassan Michaelson who is a 3 Time World BMX Champion and is currently leading the 28-35 year old age group. Michaelson's 6-year-old daughter is also sitting in the #1 position going into the Championship weekend. A number of riders are tied up for #1 spot going in the big weekend.

About Eagle Park BMX:

Eagle Park BMX is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run 100 percent by volunteers. Local races are run weekly from April to October. Eagle Park BMX also hosts several state and regional races throughout the season which brings in riders from neighboring states. Eagle Park BMX also have special races benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Association, a college scholarship program, and an Olympic Day celebration. Eagle Park BMX is also actively involved in community events such as Kids Fair, Eagle Days, Dairy Days, Boise Bike week, Unplug and be Outside, and the FX games.

For more information, contact Black Richards at 208-869-6858 or Rob Moorman at 208-954-1691 and email at eagleparkbmx@yahoo.com. Eagle Park BMX is located in the fabulous foothills of Eagle, Idaho. It is adjacent to the Eagle Sports Complex.

Photo Caption: Aidan Gallegos, 10 year old expert. Photo by Monty Gallegos.

Web: http://www.eagleparkbmx.com/.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EAGLEPARKBMX/home

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Joshuacord Inc. Announces Fourth Annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run/Walk Nov. 19, 2016 Displaying Persecuted Ribbon for Support

TAMPA, Fla. -- Joshuacord, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, Christian, nondenominational organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to the oppressed and persecuted Christians in the Middle East and Africa, will be hosting its fourth annual 5K Joshua 1:9 Religious Freedom Run at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016 in Tampa, Florida.

The race will start and finish at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, FL. The registration fee is $25 for participants and $20 for active duty military if completed before November 10, and $30 the day of the event.

Registration can be done online via Active.com -- https://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=17902454 -- or participants may download the registration form to mail from http://www.joshuacord.org/5k. Joshua 1:9 organizers are anticipating approximately 350 runners.

This is a family-friendly event and open to everyone so come join as a runner, walker, stroller, or cheerleader and supporter! You can also sign up to be a virtual participant from anywhere around the world and we'll mail out a race packet along with a dri-fit t-shirt to you so you can be part of the cause!

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run was created to bring awareness to the ongoing plight of persecuted Christians," said founder Patrick Carberry. "Our goals are to raise ongoing awareness of the persecution of Christians in the Middle East and Africa, to be an advocate for those being persecuted by Islamic violent extremists, to activate Christians across America to stand united with Christians who are suffering for following Christ, and to give courage, prayers and hope to our brothers and sisters who are suffering.

"Now, the world media is finally reporting on the atrocities of Islamic extremism happening in the Middle East and Africa. Freedom of Religion is a cherished right for all Americans and all those who believe in freedom. More than ever now we need to act and to show solidarity and support those being persecuted for their Christian faith in northern Iraq, Syria, and other parts of the world, which are given a choice of converting to warped form of radical Islam, dying for their faith, or fleeing their homelands."

"The Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run gives all Christians an opportunity to show their concern and support to fellow believers," said Carberry. "It's not just about religious freedom and the fight against terrorists. It's also a human rights issue, and it requires action and prayer on our part for any chance of change. Someone once said, action does not always bring happiness, but there is no happiness without action.

"Please help us let our Christian brothers and sisters know that even though they may be persecuted for Jesus Christ and their faith, they are not forgotten. All of us who believe in human rights, religious freedom, and freedom of conscience must step up and speak out. We wear the 'Persecuted but not Forgotten' ribbon as a symbol to remember and pray for suffering believers."

The top of the ribbon is marked with the Arabic letter for N, pronounced Nun. ISIL terrorists have been marking Christian homes with this letter "N" to mark them as a Nasrani, the Arabic word for Christian or Nazarene. The ribbons will be available from our website and at the upcoming Joshua 1: 9 Freedom Run/Walk. http://www.joshuacord.org/ribbon/

"To prisoners of conscience throughout the world, take heart; you have not been forgotten. We, your brothers and sisters in God, have made your cause our cause, and we vow never to relent until you have regained the freedom that is your birthright as a child of God." - Ronald Reagan 16 April 1985.

St. Paul the Apostle instructed us. "As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to them who are of the household of faith". (Gal: 6:10).

Please help us by showing your support and join us at the Joshua 1:9 Freedom Run - in person or as a virtual runner. http://www.joshuacord.org/5k/

Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshuacord1.9

Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshua_cord

Reach out with questions: 5k@joshuacord.org

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Renaissance Bay Area Makers Popup features Workshops, Local Food and Live Music

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center presents Renaissance Bay Area Makers Popup - a shopping experience featuring over 30 of our Alumni and some of the most diverse and talented makers on September 10, 2016, from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at The Yard at Mission Rock.

At Bay Area Makers guests can:
* Shop modern crafts while enjoying the ocean breeze and sunshine.
* Get crafty with a maker-lead workshop.
* Boogie to live music by John Brothers Piano Company.
* Eat burgers by Belcampo Meat Company or crepes by Creperie Saint-Germain. Sip beer by the classic Anchor Brewing Company, or savor the exotic flavors of Sajen Jamu Earth Drink (it just might be the next kombucha craze!).

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center has helped these Bay Area makers bring their businesses to market giving them the foundation necessary to start, sustain, or grow their entrepreneurial dreams into a successful reality. Through access to small business training, capital, and markets, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, Kiva Zip and Working Solutions help Bay Area women and men make better lives for themselves and their families, and strengthen their communities through entrepreneurship.

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center provides aspiring and existing English and Spanish-speaking small business owners with training, mentorship, networks, and resources that are essential to small business success. According to Entrepreneur Tracker, an independent survey conducted by the Aspen Institute in 2015, 44 percent of Renaissance clients start businesses after completing Renaissance's intensive training programs, and 97 percent of businesses that come to Renaissance while in business stay in business, increasing their household income by an average of 38 percent.

Kiva Zip and Working Solutions both provide entrepreneurs with capital to launch and grow their businesses. Kiva provides crowdfunding loans of $5,000-$10,000 and Working Solutions loans range from $5,000 to $50,000.

Equally important to make this event possible are PopUpsters, The Yard at Mission Rock, Etsy and Bank of America. Popupsters is a marketplace and vendor management system for indie brands to connect with event organizers. The Yard at Mission Rock is a pop-up shipping container village, open 7 days per week, year round. Etsy will be leading a workshop during the event, and when the event is over, Etsy remains a 24/7 marketplace for vendors. And finally, this event wouldn't be possible without a generous grant by the Bank of America.

It takes a village to support a small business. Come and join the village!

For a detailed schedule of events and list of vendors visit:
www.rencenter.org/event/bay-area-makers-2016/

About Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center:

In its first 30 years in the Bay Area, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center - a 501(c)(3) non-profit - has helped thousands of individuals bring over 10,000 small businesses to market, delivering on their mission to enhance Bay Area life through entrepreneurship. Renaissance fuels community vitality by empowering Bay Area women and men to start businesses that bring jobs, character, and sustainable economic health to the local economy. Visit http://www.rencenter.org/ for more information.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Genessa Kealoha
Executive Associate
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
415-348-6204
gkealoha[at]rencenter.org

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