community service: Books, Books and More... - 10/08/08 12:13 PM
Today, October 8, 2008, is the start of the Friends of the Library (FOL) Annual Book Sale in Barnegat, NJ. The sale runs through Friday, October 10th during regular Library hours. As vice president of the Barnegat FOL I’d like to say, “Come on down!”
YOU’LL FIND THE BEST BARGAINS
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community service: Not All Realtors are Alike. Are They? - 09/19/08 12:29 AM
Recently, I read a blog, a good one too. The writer, Realtor Pacita Dimacali, wrote about how a couple she was working with lost a home they really liked because they made a low-ball offer, regardless, of the advice that Pacita provided to educate and inform the clients of what they
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community service: Community service, junk removal, hauling, disposal and recycling - 08/24/08 04:17 PM
Community service, junk removal, hauling, disposal and recycling
Busby Junk Removal proudly provides professional junk removal pick up and rubbish removal services in the King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County and all of the cities below:
We work with the Master Builders Association to build ramps for
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community service: Deferred Maintenance - 08/10/08 12:10 PM
... it's not planned, it just happens. It happens to the best of us. You know ... the annual furnace checkup, roof maintenance, landscaping, all the things we take for granted. That is, until we think about selling. Then it's a race to see how much we can do and afford
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community service: Hikers beware! - 07/22/08 10:44 AM
Once again, I'm stepping slightly outside the realm of "real estate". However, if this post gets your attention and saves you from the same mental and financial anguish suffered by people I know, I'm okay with that.
Recently, a friend's neighbor had her house broken into. Several days before that, they
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community service: Realtors in Action - 07/18/08 04:20 PM
Although he is an owner of a competing company I felt it necessary to acknowledge the work of a fellow Realtor outside of the relm of real estate. The Owner of Coldwell Banker Advantage, Dan Roberts was recognized by the Mayor of Cedar City for his outstanding volunteerism in the community.
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community service: Mission Viejo High School Gives back to the Community - 07/18/08 03:47 PM
On July 19 the Mission Viejo Football team is planning a 5k run/walk to support their program, "On a Mission to Find a Cure." The walk will take place at Great Parks Neighborhood, formerly the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station at 8 a.m.
The Mission Viejo football team
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community service: Aliso Viejo Boys and Girls Club needs your help - 07/17/08 05:19 PM
Are you looking for a way to give back to the community? The Aliso Viejo Boys and Girls Club was selected by Mervyns to participate in its Care Program. The program will be going on July 19th at the Laguna Niguel Mervyns from 7 to 10 a.m. Volunteers are needed and welcomed!
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community service: Civic Minded Marketing - 07/07/08 12:34 PM
There's a great deal of activity these days among various organizations to register as many voters as possible in advance of the Presidential election in November. Citizens must be registered 30 days in advance of the election for the address where they are currently living at the time of the election.
So is this
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community service: Being of service..... - 07/03/08 12:10 PM
Good Morning!
I am part of a team organizing our August community service project for 700 children at a Las Vegas low income elementary school. We need to move on this now and I'm asking for your support!
I am bottomlining donations for brand new shoes, socks, and underwear for 700 children. If
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community service: Tips for Homeowners: Dumpsters and Roll-Off Rentals are not just for Commercial Projects - 06/17/08 05:56 PM
Dumpster rentals are essential for homeowners who are doing large home renovation, landscaping or garage clean-out projects. The rubbish will have to go somewhere. Piling it up in the back yard or hiring a hauling service at premium prices isn't the best solution.
A good trash company will accommodate the
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community service: Protect Your Identity: Dumpster Divers and Trash Pickers Steal Identities - 06/17/08 05:54 PM
What do incoming mail and outgoing trash have in common? Both are attractive to the identity thieves. Mail scams happen all the time; your trash is also a great risk to your identity.
One of the most notorious cases of identity theft prosecuted was a case of dumpster diving. Dumpster
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community service: Let’s Talk Trash—Dumpster Rental Service; How it Works - 06/17/08 05:51 PM
Dumpsters are not just for commercial or industrial sites. Many people who live just outside of common municipalities have to use a dumpster service for their trash pick-up service. There are many different cases where a dumpster rental service is the best option.
A common place to see waste receptacles
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community service: Spring Clean-up: Trash Bins, Mini-Bins, Dumpster Rental and Roll-off Dumpster Service - 06/17/08 05:46 PM
Do the neighbors get an eyeful of rubbish every time you open your garage door? Are you're a pack-rat? Do you have a large, 3-car Garage, but no room for even 1 car? Would you start an avalanche if you were to reach up and pull one item down from the
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community service: Economic Conditions Encourage New Careers in Michigan: Dumpster Diving, Pontiac, Detroit, and Michigan Urban Areas - 06/17/08 05:42 PM
Dumpster Divers are proud of their ability to provide for themselves and their families, without being forced to beg or steal. There are several different types of dumpster divers; some are actually looking for food! Others are looking for broken or discarded items that can easily be fixed and sold or
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community service: About Dumpsters: Size, Shape, Type-Dumpster Rental - 06/17/08 05:40 PM
Spring time is a busy time for dumpster rental companies; if you have a large clean-up to do, book your dumpster delivery early to be sure the company has one available to suit your needs.
Dumpsters are available in a range of sizes and shapes to accommodate any size job
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community service: About Container Service: Ash Cans and Trash Bins - 06/17/08 05:37 PM
Hotel and resort owners know how important it is to maintain the outside of their establishment. First impressions are very important so litter and debris, spread all over the parking lot or front of the hotel or resort will not look good. Unsightly, overflowing trash cans don't do much for the
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community service: While Diving for Hidden Treasure, Dumpster Divers Steal your Life - 06/17/08 05:33 PM
While most people think the idea of going through peoples' garbage is disgusting, to an identity thief the reward is worth doing the dirty work for. The average victim is worth over $30,000.
The scary part is dumpster diving is not a crime if the trash is left in a
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community service: Sutter County - Yuba City Levee Tour's for May 2008 - 05/05/08 09:40 AM
LEVEE DISTRICT 1 TOURSGet a first hand view of the levees protecting our homes and businesses onone of the following Saturdays.May 3, 2008May 10, 2008May 24, 2008May 31, 200810 a.m. - 12 noonTours are being offered to the public in a partnership with PRO-ACT SutterCounty Citizens Alliance, City of Yuba City,
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community service: Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate Honors Emily Schwab with Community Service Award - 04/17/08 02:40 PM
Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate Honors Emily Schwab with Community Service Award Gloria Nilson GMAC Real Estate announces the presentation of the Gloria Nilson Community Service Award to Emily Schwab, a sales associate with the company’s Pennington office. The Gloria Nilson Community Service Award, inspired by Gloria Nilson’s years of community
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community service: Community Service is Good for Your Business - 04/11/08 05:05 PM
I want to share a Fun Filled Friday!! Another Active Rain member, Jack Patton, made arrangements for our RE/MAX office to take part in the CAREER DAY at Trenton Elementary School in Gilchrist County, FL. Jack made an agreement with Florida's official RE/MAX Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Richard Davenport to
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community service: Gleaner's Food Bank - Fill The Gazebo, May 3, 2008 - 04/07/08 05:56 AM
The Livingston County Association of Realtors has been supporting Gleaner's Food Bank for a number of years by way of its 'Fill The Gazebo' Food Drive. As the name implies, we want to fill the Brighton Millpond gazebo with food donations. On May 3, 2008, you can drop off items on Main
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community service: April's Community Service Project - 04/07/08 05:47 AM
Here at Preview Properties, we select a new community service project each month. For April 2008, our project is 'Cell Phones For Soldiers'. Stop in at the office located at 130 W. Grand River, Brighton (corner of E. St. Paul St.) and drop off your old cell phone. For each one
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community service: Great River FAITH IN ACTION (Serving Wright and Sherburne Counties) - 04/02/08 09:02 PM
I heard a wonderful testimony today at the Pray Elk River Business Round Table meeting. Denice Freih shared her faith and story of trial to triumph with around 40 business leaders from Elk River and the surrounding communities. Denice works with Great River FAITH IN ACTION, a organization that serves the elderly
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community service: I Signed Up! Join Me! - 03/21/08 07:36 AM
The Strafford County Board of REALTORS COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE Along with Seacoast United Way Will be holding a "DAY OF CARING" On May 14th from 8AM to 4PM Those who volunteer will have the opportunity to help out At a local non-profit organization. Services will includePaintingLandscapingCarpentryCleaning Volunteering is not only a way to help those less fortunate or in need.
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community service: Being Civic-minded is a good thing! - 03/20/08 12:36 PM
I attended the Newnan - Coweta Board of Realtors luncheon today, and the guest speaker was from the Newnan - Coweta Habitat for Humanity. Our board has always been involved in community service, not the least of which is Habitat. We were challenged to raise enough money to build on of
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community service: Precious Easter Tea for Little Girls - 03/17/08 01:38 AM
One of my favorite Rainers commented this week that she remembers dressing up and enjoying chocolate candy eggs ... her childhood Easter memories. Those are some of my favorite Easter memories, too... Easters with my little girls. My favorite Easter picture was Gloria (age 3) stealing Easter eggs from Candi's (age
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community service: Students are giving up their Spring Breaks for Community Service Projects - 03/08/08 11:34 AM
I just read a beautiful article in The Grand Rapids Press stating hundreds of college students from Calvin and Hope Colleges (2 local colleges) are foregoing their spring breaks to perform community service throughout the world. When they had a choice to enjoy a view similar to this. Party, release all their
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community service: Could you and your family live on $2 a day or less? - 02/26/08 08:14 PM
Let me preface this post by saying that I am in no way attempting to brag or "toot my own horn", but over the past few years I have been convicted by the needs of others in my hometown of Spokane, Washington and around the world. I have rubbed shoulders with some amazing men
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community service: Take This Community and _______ It! - 02/12/08 03:24 PM
Teach Wouldn't our community be a better place if we all decide to fill in the blank with Teach. When thinking about ideas for my next blog, I thought about my life and my career. Was I doing enough? Enough for me? Enough for my community? I know there are a few that think,
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community service: Cold Sales-Warm Hearts (Ataboys and Atagirls) - 01/24/08 01:57 PM
As I read the Active Rain posts it started the brain cells working. No matter what the economy is throwing at the Profession, it still is a giving group. So many of the Active Rain family has and continues to give what they can to the charities, their communities and the people
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community service: Advertising that pays off - 12/18/07 11:08 PM
In one the local papers that reaches residents in the Gainesville, Haymarket, Bristow and Manassas areas I have been using part of my advertising to make the community aware of either events going on in the community, or bringing awareness to different fund raisers that are occurring and need the community's support.
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community service: WORDPRESS.COM - 12/14/07 12:49 PM
Have you all gotten your community service blogs off the ground? If not, check out wordpress.com. It's a free host site that has gadgets evolvings constantly. Easy to upload, easy to post, it seems to be one of the better blog hosting sites around. Cheers for a happy holiday season! Kae Davis,
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community service: "NASA" Real Estate Market: Print Advertising Phases Waxing and Waning While the Internet is Taking Us Straight to the Moon - 12/07/07 11:47 PM
THE AGE OF PRINT ADS DOMINATING THE REAL ESTATE MARKETPLACE IS WANING Print advertising has gone cloudy and stale, as has blind advertising. Beyond that statistically proven objective evidence, I truly believe subjectively that the happiest and most successful agents are actively involved in their community. Referrals come when people know
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community service: Fiddlers ReStrung benefit concert, Saline, MI - Toys For Tots - 11/30/07 11:58 PM
Boy, I would love to write a great blog tonight. Like the one I wrote last night that disappeared into thin air when I was playing with the images of turkey, chili, soup, and "abundance of bowls" that I was trying to insert into the blog. I have a lot to
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community service: Coat & Jacket Drive 'til End of December - 11/25/07 11:28 AM
The Dougé Team of Exit Realty Enterprises is conducting a Coat & Jacket Drive to benefit those less fortunate during the upcoming winter season. We are seeking donations of used winter coats and fall jackets. We ask that all coats and jackets be in good, clean condition. All donations will be collected
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community service: A Tutorial in Community Service - 11/21/07 04:01 PM
If you read my front page you saw that I am a believer in community service. You would also have seen that much of my service time is dedicated toward coaching kids in games which I have loved my whole life. I must admit to you, dear readers, that I have
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community service: Las Palmas Ranch Neighborhood Directory - 11/14/07 03:33 PM
Several months ago I sent out 1000 letters to the homeowners at Las Palmas Ranch asking them if they would be interested in participating in an idea that I have. That idea is to put together a directory of local businesses in the area and then distribute the directory to the
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community service: McGruff House Program | Carol Stream Police Department Wants You - 11/02/07 12:44 PM
The Carol Stream Police Department is searching for VOLUNTEERS for the McGruff House Program. Does your child know what to do if he/she sees an accident, is chased by an unleashed dog, is followed by a stranger or is being bullied by someone on their way home from school? Do they know
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community service: California Firestorm Fundraiser - 10/30/07 03:39 AM
It has been just a little over a week since the firestorms in Southern California. Tonight must of us are sitting at home in our homes with our family and checking our e-mail. On beautiful nights like this it is easy to forget that only a few days ago over 1,500
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community service: Houlton Maine Rotary Radio TV Auction Coming.... - 10/26/07 09:08 PM
Every Thanksgiving week, the Houlton Rotary Club collects over $50,000 worth of items to auction off..it is part of Thanksgiving in Houlton Maine. College kids home for the holiday drop into Watson Hall at the Episcopal Church on Main Street to visit, to bid, to meet old friends. Bidding on
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community service: KIWANIS CLUB OF ORMOND BEACH AWARDS $5,000 to Futures/Take Stock in Children - 10/23/07 09:48 AM
KIWANIS CLUB OF ORMOND BEACH AWARDS $5,000 TO FUTURES/TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN Kiwanis Clubs throughout the world are known for their efforts to help build strong communities with considerable focus on the development of youth. The Kiwanis Club of Ormond Beach, in an effort to get the most out of their community service
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community service: Habitat for Humanity - 10/17/07 05:44 PM
Habitat for Humanity with Jimmy Carter Habitat for Humanity is coming to our town and Jimmy Carter will be helping out! They just notified me that they need volunteers from October 28 - November 2.They are looking for Companies to help out for a full week. What does this mean?
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community service: SafeQuest Solano - A Great Local Non-profit! - 10/03/07 06:39 PM
SafeQuest Solano Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) October 2007 Activities Calendar 10/2 - Solano County Board of Supervisors issue a proclamation declaring the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month at 8:30 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, Solano County Government Center, 675 Texas Street, Fairfield. For more information call (707) 402-7807. 10/3 - Kaiser
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community service: Habitat for Humanity in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties - 09/29/07 08:21 PM
Habitat here is getting ready to help 2 more families. Are there people out there helping Habitat in other areas? I know it is a popular cause with many Real Estate Professionals.
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community service: Nashville IAHSP Chapter Completes Community Service Project - 09/18/07 11:27 AM
Last week the Nashville Chapter IAHSP completed their World Wide Home Staging Project for Against the Grain, a non-profit organization helping unwed mothers. They focus on educating these young women and provide counseling services along with love and support. The lobby, training room, counseling area, and conference room were all redesigned
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community service: The Ultimate in Vacant Staging! (It's never too early for Christmas!) - 09/16/07 12:37 PM
About twelve years ago, I was invited to participate in an annual fund-raiser, the Fairfield (CT) Christmas Tree Festival, and I've been doing it ever since. All proceeds go to various local charities, and it's also a great way to meet other hard-working, multi-talented women. FCTF is held in an
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community service: NP Dodge Community Service - 09/12/07 01:30 PM
NP Dodge Community Service NP DODGE COMPANY AGAIN TEAMS UP WITH REBUILDING TOGETHER TO HELP HOMEOWNERS IN NEED September 12, 2007 Omaha, Nebraska - Employees and Sales Associates Volunteer Time and Skills to Rehab Two Homes. Over 100 NP Dodge volunteers sporting white t-shirts joined together on Saturday, September 8th, to renovate
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community service: Take Some Time To Do Community Service - 09/06/07 02:18 PM
We're coming into a busy time of the year beginning with the start of school, then Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hannukah, and ending with a New Year's Eve celebration. In the midst of all these upcoming activities, we will all busting our tails to continue making deals and earning our pay. Yet this is a
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community service: National Night Out-Tuesday, August 7th - 08/04/07 01:15 AM
It's America's Night Out Against Crime! National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2007. I will be hosting one of the National Night Out Events around Chino Hills from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. We
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community service: 6th Annual Back2School Bash - August 4th - Ron Anderson Building - 07/24/07 03:55 PM
I wanted to let you know about this event. Free book bags and school suplies while they last! Free food, music, and fun activities for the whole family. South Cobb area (Powder Springs,Austell,Mableton) youth and families are invited to participate in the 6th Annual Back2SchoolBash hosted by the Powder Springs Community Task
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community service: Apache Junction Arizona Clean-Up Days in August - 07/20/07 12:51 AM
The City of Apache Junction Arizona has announced it's quarterly clean-up days for Monday August 13th, 2007 and continuing through Friday August 17, 2007. This gives home owners an opportunity to get rid of inoperable vehicles, garbage, debris and other unwanted items. The program is limited to single family residences adjacent
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community service: Windermere's Community Service Day 2007 Was A Huge Success! - 06/20/07 07:00 PM
Last Friday, June 15th, over three hundred Windermere Real Estate agents, brokers, owners and staff gathered at Camp Dart-Lo in Northwest Spokane Washington. Camp Dart-Lo is a camp offered by Camp Fire USA and covers approximately 51 acres of forested land. Our goal was to rebark several trails, road grading and
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community service: Join us on the MS 150 Bike Ride from St. Augustine to Daytona Beach and back - 06/14/07 04:17 PM
A friend of mine had asked me if I was interested in joining them on a 150 mile bike ride from St. Augustine Florida to Daytona Beach and back. It sounds like a challenge to me... raise money for charity and ride 150 miles in two days, I am in! I started
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community service: Successful Community Service Day for Long & Foster's Lancaster Office - 06/12/07 02:58 PM
Today our office closed its doors for the annual "community service" day that Long & Foster honors for each of it's 220+ offices. Everyone in the company closes down to take a day to help their local communities and give back. We are the only office I'm aware of in Lancaster
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community service: A Little Bit of Fun....A Little Bit of Publicity in Carol Stream....Gotta Love It!!! - 06/06/07 04:36 PM
On Friday, June 1st we sponsored our annual School Hot Air Balloon Program. We are always trying to think of ways to give back to the community. RE/MAX Northern Illinois hired a new corporate balloon company to manage our balloon fleet and demonstrate the art of "Hot Air Ballooning." This program is available
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community service: EWM Dresses Up ! - 05/01/07 01:59 PM
EWM LAUNCHED PARTNERSHIP WITH THE WOMEN'S ALLIANCE The Historic Dorsey House, Home of Chapter 2 Esslinger-Wooten-Maxwell (EWM) Realtors, one of the largest residential real estate firms in the U.S.,kicked off their partnership with The Women's Alliance-an organization that provides professional attire, career skills training, and related services to low-income women and men seeking employment-with
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community service: Jefferson Township Junior Women's Club ... Giving Back to the Community & Having Fun Along the Way - 03/23/07 07:06 AM
Moving into a new area can be intimidating and stressful! What if a group exists that is not only welcoming and friendly, but also shares your and vision of a better place to live for you and your family, through community effort? Meet the Jefferson Township Junior Women's Club! Who Are
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community service: Giving Back? Or Getting Back? It was supposed to be a "Flop" - 03/14/07 10:58 PM
That's what they told me; my own Guild. Trying to do a project on the scale has never been done before by ANY members of the Guild. And if the project "flops" (their word, not mine), it will look like the Guild flopped. I almost dropped the idea---almost. Until my son
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community service: Charlie Gerken, e-PRO, GRI Lectures To 2007 Branson Chamber Leadership Class - 03/09/07 06:13 PM
As a certified e-PRO real estate agent, the Branson Tri-Lakes Chamber invited me to speak to the 2007 Chamber Leadership class today at Citizens Union Bank. My presentation was entitled, "Internet Marketing: Online or the Breadline". Topics ranged form basic Internet vocabulary to an extensive review of website statistic platforms and how to manage them. The
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community service: Good Deeds For The Right Reasons Can Pay Off - 01/11/07 11:29 AM
For the last 5 years I have worked with the Interact Club at the Lake Travis High School. This is a community service club sponsored by the Lakeway - Lake Travis Rotary Club, of which I am a member. I also been involved with the American Cancer Society Relay For Life
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community service: RE/MAX Classic Group Sponsors Blood Drive in Berkeley Heights, NJ - 12/15/06 12:03 PM
We are in need of donors to give blood 1/3/07 between 10-2:30 at RE/MAX Classic Group, 440 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights. Call the Office at 908-898-0800 or email at scarroll@classicnj.com Please contact Sean Carroll for a time when you can come in. Free teddy bears! Give the gift of life today. Let
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community service: DONATE YOUR FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO THE SOLDIERS! BUFFINI RECOMMENDED! - 12/08/06 07:39 AM
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community service: It's Not About ME....It's All About YOU! - 11/15/06 11:32 AM
This morning was our annual Realizing the Dream Asking Breakfast for Habitat Cabarrus, where we get together community leaders and supporters of Habitat to allow everyone to make their annual contribution, and learn more about what the organization's plans for the next year are (for us, 15 houses and implementing the
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