DAVID PERRY & ASSOCIATES - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/105894.xml DAVID PERRY & ASSOCIATES - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 San Francisco's Children's Book Press honored with Jane Addams Award in New York on October 19. "A Place Where Sunflowers Grow" cited as "Best Book for Younger Children" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557519.htm San Francisco's esteemed non-profit Children's Book Press (www.childrensbookpress.org) will look eastward towards New York for the 54th Annual Jane Addams Awards where its A Place Where Sunflowers Grow will accept the "Best Book for Younger Children" award. Accepting the award will author Amy Lee-Tai and illustrator Felicia Hoshino, whose work reflects both hardship and hope in a Japanese American internment camp during World War II. The ceremony will take place at 2:30pm, Friday, October 19 at 777 United Nations Plaza on the corner of 44th St. and 1st Avenue. 54th Annual Event Takes Place in New York City October 19 (PRWeb Oct 2, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557519.htm San Francisco Beautiful Sponsors Online Video Contest - Deadline is this Friday, October 4, 2007 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557521.htm Nonprofit founded 60 Years Ago to Save the Cable Cars Asks Public to Submit “Why is San Francisco Beautiful” videos online; Winning entries unveiled at 60th Anniversary Awards Dinner in San Francisco City Hall on October 18 (PRWeb Oct 1, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/10/prweb557521.htm San Francisco Beautiful Grants Millionth Dollar Toward Creation of Carlos Santana Peace Garden at San Francisco's James Lick Middle School http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb526726.htm Nonprofit San Francisco Beautiful founded 60 years ago to save the cable cars helps fund "Carlos Santana Peace Garden" at James Lick Middle School. School graduate Carlos Santana at dedication this past Saturday along with California State Assemblyman Mark Leno and other community leaders. (PRWeb May 17, 2007)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/05/prweb526726.htm Adoptive Parents Eric and Kate Walton of Durham, North Carolina find Family Through Email, IM and Webcam http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb492886.htm Independent Adoption Center Profiles Birthparents, Adoptive Parents,and Children Who Have Been Adoptedwww.adoptionhelp.org (PRWeb Dec 20, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb492886.htm 6 Year Old Adopted Child Lindsey Stevens of San Mateo is "Artist" for Independent Adoption Center's Annual Holiday Card http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489262.htm This Month, Meet Adopted Child Lindsey Stevens of San Mateo. Six Year Old is Artist of this year's IAC Holiday Card (PRWeb Dec 11, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489262.htm San Francisco International Arts Festival Announces 2007 Program The Truth in Knowing/Now: A Conversation Across the African Diaspora May 17 - 27, 2007; www.sfiaf.org http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489301.htm Artistic Director Rhodessa Jones curates 4th annual showcase of visual and performing arts with projects from SF International Airport to downtown SF.San Francisco's "Jewels in the Square" free music series joins as presenting partner.Union Square to feature 10 days of free mid-day performances & SFIAF Info Kiosk. (PRWeb Dec 11, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb489301.htm Frequent Flier Miles Fulfill Magical Wishes for the Make-A-Wish Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb476394.htm To help lower the cost of travel wishes, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America has developed a partnership with a number of airlines which allow members of their frequent flier programs to donate their unused miles to charity. With the contributions of frequent flier miles by individuals around the Bay Area, the Greater Bay chapter has been able to grant more travel wishes than it would if this program did not exist. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb476394.htm Because They Care: Adult Social Services of the Health & Human Services Division of County of Marin and In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Marin Present Provider Appreciation Gala on Saturday, November 4, 11:30am http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb468499.htm Event coincides with November's "National Family Caregiver Month." (PRWeb Nov 1, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/11/prweb468499.htm Lindisfarne Mede Continues 900 Year Old Tradition from the British Isles and Passed Down to Bay Area Couple http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb465856.htm "History in a Glass" comes to Bay Area. Lindisfarne Mede continues 900 year old tradition from the British Isles and passed down to Bay Area Couple. Doug & Elizabeth Acton Met-and-Married by Descendent of Island Residents. (PRWeb Oct 30, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb465856.htm Circus Center’s Holiday Show Features 7Fingers Circus Troupe With the U.S. Premiere of TRACES http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451555.htm Circus Center’s 2006 Holiday Show features ‘7Fingers’ circus troupe with the U.S. Premiere of TRACES. Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San FranciscoDecember 13, 2006 – January 1, 2007. Montreal-based new circus troupe has deep roots in San Francisco. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb451555.htm Kochis Fitz Marks 15th Anniversary with Grants to Charities Esteemed Wealth Management Firm Makes Grants at October 18th Event at SF’s Asian Art Museum http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb450796.htm Kochis Fitz Marks 15th Anniversary with Grants to Charities. Esteemed Wealth Management Firm Makes Grants at October 18th Event at SF’s Asian Art Museum (PRWeb Oct 16, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/10/prweb450796.htm Susan G. Komen Foundation's 16th Annual Race for the Cure Takes Place Sunday, September 24 Along San Francisco's Embarcadero http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb432523.htm Susan G. Komen Foundation's 16th Annual Race for the Cure takes place Sunday, September 24 along San Francisco's Embarcadero. (PRWeb Sep 6, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb432523.htm In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Marin Secures Funding to Launch New Program, Expand Benefits for In-Home Service Caregivers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb431451.htm In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Marin secures funding to launch new program and expand benefits for in-home service caregivers(www.pa-marin.org) (PRWeb Sep 5, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/09/prweb431451.htm BPM Senior Living to serve Las Vegas Seniors' Assisted Living and Memory Care Needs at Regency Palms Assisted Living and Regency Palms Memory Care http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419302.htm Portland, Oregon-based BDC Advisors, LLC, affiliate of BPM Senior Living Company, today announced its acquisition of Rose Cottage Assisted Living and Rose Cottage Memory Care communities in Las Vegas. (PRWeb Aug 3, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb419302.htm Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation Raises over $ 570,000 to Grant Wishes to Local Children. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb389155.htm Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation Raises over $ 570,000 to Grant Wishes to Local Children. Next Year's Croquet Invitational at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards to be held May 19, 2007 (PRWeb May 24, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/05/prweb389155.htm San Francisco Property Tax Payers Provide Direct Support to Community Arts Groups Through the Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb367990.htm San Francisco property owners can help city arts groups purchase equipment and make physical improvements when paying Property Taxes by April 10, 2006 through the "Voluntary Arts Contribution Fund". (PRWeb Apr 6, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/04/prweb367990.htm Silicon Valley's Institute of Computer Technology Helps Fight to Restore Funding for High Speed Network for California Schools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb328110.htm International leader in K-12 computer technology training works with coalition to ensure access and integration in state school system. (PRWeb Jan 4, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb328110.htm Bay Area Comedy Magician Honored for Entertaining Army Post in Virginia http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb326051.htm Entertainer Robert Strong receives two military coins of distinction for magical Christmas gift to 6,000 soldiers after airline loses his luggage. (PRWeb Dec 26, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb326051.htm Fifth Annual Monterey Bay Gala on Oct. 1 to Benefit Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb289335.htm Clint Eastwood’s Tehama Golf and Country Club hosts night of “Old Hollywood Glamour.” Fifth Annual Monterey Bay Gala on Oct. 1 to benefit greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb289335.htm National Make-A-Wish Foundation Annual Conference, October 5-8 at Disneyland Resort Celebrates 25 Years of Miracle Making http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb287781.htm National Make-A-Wish Foundation Annual Conference, October 5-8 at Disneyland Resort Celebrates 25 Years of Miracle Making. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb287781.htm 'Best in America Seal of Excellence' Award for Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb283844.htm Independent Charities Seal of Excellence awarded in recognition of its outstanding management and governance practices. (PRWeb Sep 13, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/09/prweb283844.htm Museum of Craft & Folk Art School Program Brings World Cultures to Life for Bay Area students http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb266595.htm San Francisco’s Museum of Craft & Folk Art brings the world alive for Bay Area youth through a School Program designed to link the arts with cultural studies and social sciences taught in kindergarten through 8th grade classrooms. (PRWeb Jul 29, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb266595.htm Over 7,000 People Enjoy International Dance Artistry at the 27th Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival presented by World Arts West http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb259958.htm The 27th Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, presented by World Arts West, was a resounding artistic success, with over 7,000 people enjoying the artistry of performing groups presenting dance traditions from around the world. (PRWeb Jul 10, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb259958.htm Community Technology Foundation Funds LightHouse for the Blind Access to Information Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255761.htm The Community Technology Foundation funds the LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s new Access to Information Program (AIP) AIP technology will increase accessibility for blind and visually impaired constituents. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255761.htm San Francisco Girls Chorus Previews Upcoming Japan Tour at Free Farewell Concert http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255770.htm Before the San Francisco Girls Chorus’ premier choral ensemble, Chorissima, heads to Japan this summer as musical ambassadors, it will perform "Sayonara Chorissima," a free concert. The ensemble is one of two choral groups from the United States that were invited to headline at the prestigious 7th World Choral Symposium in Kyoto, which will gather together 34 of the world’s best choirs. (PRWeb Jun 29, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255770.htm Meals on Wheels of San Francisco uses Trained Professional Case Managers, Drivers and Social Workers to Protect Homebound Seniors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb244329.htm Meals On Wheels Of San Francisco uses trained professional case managers, drivers and social workers to protect homebound seniors (PRWeb May 26, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb244329.htm May 21 is the Annual Croquet Invitational at Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards to Benefit "Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation" http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb237667.htm On May 21 Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation celebrates 21 years of granting magical wishes to kids with life threatening illnesses at Sonoma Cutrer Vineyards "Croquet Invitational" - www.makewish.org (PRWeb May 8, 2005)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb237667.htm Meals On Wheels Plays Special Role on Thanksgiving & Christmas, Volunteers Sought to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors on November 25 & December 25 - Charity Celebrates 35 Years of Service with “Birthday Party” on December 9 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/11/prweb178655.htm Meals on Wheels (www.mowsf.org) – the San Francisco nonprofit that “delivers hope” along with two meals a day to more than 1,100 homebound San Francisco seniors – gives their drivers a day off on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day when volunteers, staff and board members take to the trucks. www.mowsf.org (PRWeb Nov 16, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/11/prweb178655.htm Canary Fund Launches New Collaborative Model Aimed at Early Detection of Cancer - Canary Fund is named Official Social Cause of Champ Car and the Champ Car World Series http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb172193.htm Nonprofit supports development of biomarker discovery platform through scientific collaboration, symposia, research grants and high-profile events (PRWeb Oct 28, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/10/prweb172193.htm Union Square Business Improvement District Hosts “Hallidie Plaza Charette” (Design Workshop) October 13, 14, 15 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb162714.htm Non-Profit Union Square BID (www.unionsquarebid.com) leads effort to Envision the Future of Tourist and Public Transportation Crossroads with Hallidie Plaza Charette” (Design Workshop) October 13, 14, 15 (PRWeb Sep 30, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb162714.htm October 9th FallFest 2004 to Benefit Meals On Wheels of San Francisco http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb162381.htm San Francisco’s Leading Home Delivery Agency beneficiary of Saturday, October 9th event at Justin Herman Plaza, Embarcadero Center, San Francisco (PRWeb Sep 29, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb162381.htm Marcia Wallace Continues National Book Tour with “Don’t Look Back, We’re Not Going That Way” www.marciawallace.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb162131.htm 19-year breast cancer survivor star of classic TV Bob Newhart Show, That's My Bush, and The Simpsons. People throng to hear her promote message of early detection in fight against cancer (PRWeb Sep 28, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb162131.htm Columbia Foundation Awards Grant to San Francisco Mime Troupe http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb157044.htm Tony-Award Winning Political Theatre Ensemble Celebrates 45 Years (PRWeb Sep 13, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb157044.htm SF's Suzman & Cole Design Expands Leadership Team http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb156476.htm The intenational landscape design firm Suzman & Cole (www.suzmancole.com) has added two new designers to its team: Kathy Bogaski & Jay Swaintek (PRWeb Sep 10, 2004)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/09/prweb156476.htm Union Square Business Improvement District Reauthorized by Unanimous Vote of San Francisco Board of Supervisors http://www.prweb.com/releases/2004/08/prweb150995.htm Union Square Business Improvement District Reauthorized by Unanimous Vote of San Francisco Board of Supervisors Non-Profit Union Square BID charged with keeping district “Clean and Safe” honors their “BID Olympians” in ceremony August 18 at Harry Denton's Starlight Room (PRWeb Aug 20, 2004)

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