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Seattle Design Week Returns for its 47th Year Bringing Together the Pacific Northwest Design Community Virtually

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Seattle Design Center, the Pacific Northwest's only designer showroom, will host "Design Week" - a virtual celebration of design, bringing together designers across the PNW, running from October 26 - 29, 2020. For the first time in SDC's history, the fall market moves from a one-day in-person experience to a full-week.

Colombian Model Bella Zuniga and Partner Baseball Player Luiz Gohara Announce the Birth of Their Baby Girl

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Colombian model, Bella Zuniga, and her partner, Luiz Gohara, a Brazilian baseball player, are excited to announce the birth of their healthy baby girl, Emilia. She was born in Arizona on July 23 and is the couple's first child together. The name, Emilia, was chosen by the couple to honor Zuniga's grandmother.

AARP Maryland Honors Volunteerism and Commitment to Maryland Community Service including 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- AARP Maryland is honoring three exceptional Marylanders aged 50-plus for their volunteerism and commitment to service. The awards were formally presented this afternoon before nearly 80 guests at a virtual ceremony.

New Book, ‘Yanks behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief in Belgium Saved Millions from Starvation during World War I’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- On Oct. 22, 1914, less than three months after the start of World War I, one of the largest food-relief programs the world has ever seen was begun when the Commission for Relief in Belgium (CRB) was founded in London by a group of prominent Americans, according to Jeffrey B. Miller, author "Yanks behind the Lines: How the Commission for Relief in Belgium Saved Millions from Starvation during World War I" (ISBN 978-1538141649; Rowman & Littlefield).

Phoenix Lamps, Iconic Valley Store Holds Grand Reopening, Shows Off New Look

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Phoenix Lamps invites the public and press to its grand reopening on Saturday, October 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will take place at the store's Phoenix location at 2225 E. Indian School Road.

NorthEast Fleece, a Massachusetts Blanket Manufacturer Creates Warm Message of HOPE and FAITH During Pandemic

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The world is calling out for comfort and NorthEast Fleece is working to answer that call. As a textile industry leader, the company recently created two new blanket designs - one featuring "Hope" and the other "Faith" - as part of its "Fleece for Peace" charitable giving program.

DAPA Products Shares Tips for Homeowners to Protect Their Home From Winter 2020 Pests

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- DAPA Products, a window and door components manufacturer, provides winning ideas on how to keep winter pests out of a home. Most people consider summer to be the prime pest season. That's true, but this doesn't mean that there are no pests in the winter.

New Sikiru Adepoju’s ỌPẸ Album (Gratitude) celebrates dynamism of music of African origin

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- MansMark Records announces the much-anticipated ỌPẸ Album, a debut by Nigerian Grammy-winning recording artist and percussionist, Sikiru Adepoju is out! The official release of ỌPẸ (Yoruba-Nigeria word for Gratitude) follows the unveiling of three appetizing singles from the collection.

New Book, ‘Madi Goes to Virtual School’ Helps Ease Children’s Fears Over Online Learning

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Morgan Books today announced the release of their new timely book, "Madi Goes to Virtual School" (ISBN: 979-8673380277) by author Rob Morgan. As millions of school children have returned to the classroom this fall, many of them are doing so virtually, learning from kitchen tables and laptop screens rather than the familiar flexible seating and SMART boards that define so many modern teaching spaces.

DIGITAL LOVE by Physician-Musician V. Tiarra Highlights Relationships In The Digital Age

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- R&B Fusion Artist V. Tiarrá just released her newest hit video for her single, "Digital Love", just as her prior single, "Batter Up," a lyrical critique to the many issues U.S. Citizens face as politicians "politick" and use their constituents for their own political power, was featured at the 2020 Democratic Party of Miami-Dade's Blue Gala.

Give Black Network: 31 Days and Beyond calls on Americans to work together and support Black businesses and HBCUs

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- 31 Days and Beyond is a national initiative designed to bring awareness, support, and resources during a tumultuous time in America that has caused 41 percent of Black-owned businesses to close their doors due to COVID-19 compared to just 17 percent of white-owned businesses.

New Book, ‘Forget Russia,’ ia a historical novel by L. Bordetsky-Williams

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- "Forget Russia" (ISBN: 978-1732848047) by L. Bordetsky-William, scheduled for publication on December 1, 2020 by Tailwinds Press, tells the story of three generations of Russian-American Jews journeying back and forth, throughout the twentieth century, between America and Russia, searching for some kind of home and, of course, finding something altogether different.

Boutique Bakery Brand COOKIE…take a bite! Launches Back to College Cookie Deliveries

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Direct-to-consumer Boutique Bakery brand COOKIE...take a bite! will expand its offerings to ship back to school college cookies to share love with the college kids who are facing a new normal.

Saving Lost Kids and Brian Callies Foundation to build trauma-informed, long-term restoration community

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Tennessee-based Pastor Brian Callies is the Founder, President, and CEO of the nonprofit "Brian Callies Foundation" as well as head of "Saving Lost Kids." Over the last four years these organizations have built a remarkable reputation for being a powerful force boldly addressing the issues of missing, exploited, and trafficked children in effective ways.

2020 Eyes Colorado: Pandemic Stress Can Change Eyesight and Impact Eye Health

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Doctors of optometry across Colorado, 2020 Eyes Colorado, and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) have launched a September awareness initiative to help educate Coloradans on the impact of stress on eyesight and eye health.

The Wisdom of Your Body: Outdoor Movement Series Launches in Mequon, Wisconsin Sept. 20

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- A pine forest in the heart of a nature preserve in Mequon, Wisconsin will be the site of the first of three conscious dance movement sessions, "The Wisdom of Your Body" series. It is offered by Carrie Branovan, the Milwaukee-born artist-educator who founded "Dance Your Prayers."

Fort Collins Colorado Mayor Wayne Troxell declares Sept. 16, 2020 Holocaust Survivor ‘Joe Rubinstein Day’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Author Nancy Sprowell Geise announces that on Sunday, September 14, 2020, Mayor Troxell presented Holocaust survivor with the honor in recognition of Joe's 100th birthday. Joe said, "I am so honored and grateful that I'm still alive to celebrate 100 years. I can't believe it. I love life and I love people."

Fashion Didn’t Die With the Pandemic: AGS Offers Fall Trends for Fine Jewelry to Transition into Winter

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Jewelry lovers, the American Gem Society has a message for you: this is your season. This fall, some of the most stand-out fine jewelry you will see comes from members of the American Gem Society, a community of jewelry professionals dedicated to protecting the jewelry-buying public through a high standard of ethics and ongoing education.

Wellcelium joins with Tickle.Life to Grow Sex Education Efforts

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Tickle.Life (Tickle-dot-Life), World's First Community based Discovery Platform for Sex and sexuality, today announced a new collaboration with Wellcelium (well-see-lee-um), a new online school teaching sex, intimacy, and relationship skills through offering live classes, one-on-one coaching, and a variety of quality resources to deepen and grow human relationships.

Cottage Cooking Asheville NC Classes are a Fun and Educational Alternative to Dining Out

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- After being closed for several months, Cottage Cooking Asheville has re-opened, but classes look a little different now. They're even more intimate and guests will enjoy more of a demo versus hands-on experience.

HOUSTON BUSINESS: M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX Launched Full Set of Installation Garage Door Service

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX launched a complete set of garage door installation houston service for any type of garage door. Experienced and skilled technicians will handle the installation service.

Worlds Unknown Publishers Brings Rich Stories of Africa to the Young and Young at Heart

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Former high school teacher, university adjunct and current curriculum developer manager for higher institutions, Joan Cheboswony is the founder of Worlds Unknown Publishers, a new self-publishing firm created to provide a platform for sharing stories about Africa, her people, cultures, and expansive natural beauty.

Public Narrative’s virtual event spotlights public health, public safety, and public education

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- On Thursday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m., Public Narrative will introduce new partners and a fresh approach to changing narratives, in the first-ever Celebration of Change. Registration is free for this online event. The annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards, originally intended for this date, has been postponed to 2021.

New Book, ‘Leaning On Mom: Letters to Roberta, How a Mom of Three with Autism Found Strength During the Pandemic’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The global pandemic has average parents becoming teachers, referees, cooks, therapists, and so much more. One mother, Melanie Donus, took on the extra challenges of parenting three autistic boys while leaping into sobriety and published a book about the experience.

New Book by Professional Organizer Jul’s Arthur, ’25 Days of Holiday Organizing’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- While most are ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, Jul's Arthur, author of "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" (ISBN: 978-1733447409), suggests this be the holiday season that people go all out.