The classes are taking place on Saturdays starting October 1st at the Freemont Abbey Arts Center in Seattle, Washington – visit the Superhero Support Group for more information.

During the 1970′s, Olivia spent almost three years in Africa, and one of her five children was born there, so it is a joy for her to revisit that Continent. She is, however, acutely aware that not many women of her age would dare take on that massive task. If you wish to donate to this great cause please follow this link to Barnardos.

Kirsner, an award winning photographer who works coordinating events at the research center, is passionate about the difference photography makes:

“Every time I’m photographing, I’m happy and I get outside of myself. I want to share that passion with the students and experience the possibilities of healing and joy.”

Read more at the Weekly Herald.

A ‘Lucky Kids’ walk scheduled for March 27th is benefitting the Children’s First Foundation and is the project created by Brett Tudor in Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership Programme. Taking place in Karkarook Park in Moorabbin, near Melbourne, Australia, the event is a family fun day that is raising money for disadvantaged children.

The day will feature face painting, a sausage sizzle, balloons, music, fun, laughter and a chance to see the work of the Children First Foundation. The event costs $10 for adults, $5 for children, or $30 for a family. For more information, contact Tudor at 0418 118 465 or to register go to the Children’s First website.

“Having gone through the divorce process I recognized an unmet need for men,” says Schechtman. He notes that women often have well developed social networks to fall back on during a divorce or separation, while men can be more isolated.

The speakers at the event include a psychologist and divorce mediator, a matrimonial attorney, a rabbi and a marriage therapist. Attendees can also network with other men at the event.

The event will run from 7-9pm at the WJCS office on 845 North Broadway. Admission is free but seating is limited – for reservations or more information contact Susan Kronish at 914 761-0600 x147 or email her at skronish@wjcs.com.

Night of a 100 Stars is a family fun day and fashion show, where ordinary kids get to be models, while proceeds benefit sick kids. It combines Metcalf’s passion for kids fashion and making a difference.

Five years ago, Metcalf created Urban Kidz, a boutique retailer of unique kids clothing. Urban Kidz donates 10% of its proceeds to a variety of charities. Night of 100 Stars came about as a way to help Room for Joy, an organization which creates personalized and health conscious dream rooms for chronically sick children. The first event raised $11,000 for Room for Joy.

To vote for Night of 100 Stars in the context, go to AZ Central, click on Kids & Family, and vote.

Sidebottom said that only a tiny percentage of donations came in the form of cash. When he approached the Williamstown Rotary Club for assistance, he was amazed by the overwhelming response.

“It’s fantastic to be around these amazing people,” he said.

Timber companies donated wood; a real estate company did the project design; demolition companies cleared the site at no charge. Canvas, a barbecue, and carpentry services were all provided at no cost.

“I’m sitting at my desk grinning like a Cheshire cat,” said Sidebottom in an article in the Hobson Bay Leader.

Watch the video below to see more.

Specifically, Holmgren’s group seeks to raise money for poor students in Zonguldak, Turkey, to have access to higher education. In Turkey, according to Black Sea Futures, public education runs through age 15, at which point money is needed for extra schooling to pass tests for higher education. Black Sea Futures seeks £300 per student for tuition and books. For more information, visit the Black Sea Futures Website.