PAWS NY Fundraiser

PAWS NY is a nonprofit organization, and our mission is to preserve, support, and nurture the human-animal bond for New York City's most vulnerable residents. Tickets are now on sale for our upcoming fundraiser, and everyone's invited! To purchase tickets, please visit our website at http://pawsny.org/pawsny2013annualev ent/
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Fusion Fest

Women’s Health Magazine and Exhale Spa Invite you to “Fusion Fest” in New York City!
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Word for Word: The Fate of the Species with Fred Guterl and Jeffrey Kluger

Fred Guterl, The Fate of the Species: Why the Human Race May Cause Its Own Extinction and How We Can Stop It In conversation with senior writer at Time magazine Jeffrey Kluger (Apollo 13)
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California Full Moon Vision Quest

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN A VISION QUEST Clarity about life purpose; Increased creativity and greater confidence in self expression; Ability to tap into compassion and forgiveness of self and others; A Deepening of understanding of one's relationship to self others; Deep peace and stillness; Experience Beauty & Joy; Connect deeply with nature and other living things; Face fears and step into courage; Discover and/or deepen one's spiritual life; Tapping into your authentic presence, with integrity and truth.

What Makes My Vision Quests Unique: Everyone is welcome on my Quests - whether you are an avid and experienced camper/outdoors person or a urban person about to embark on your first outdoor overnight experience. My approach is nurturing and inspiring. I am a an experienced vision quest leader, nature guide, & spiritual teacher.

Quest experiences are an on-going process of unfolding and discovery that draws upon several cultural traditions and belief systems including shamanism, Taoism, Native American, and Celtic traditions. I work with nature, spirit and energy from animals, plants and the Earth. Participants experience powerful energy practices, dream recall and interpretation, and spirit animal journeys and much more:). The Quest experience allows each person to experience the beauty and stillness of nature, as well as share memorable moments with other Questers.

This Quest includes accommodation, meals, a private intake session with Catriona and interpretation of your unique Birthday and special gifts in relation to the elements, training in meditation, dream work, nature tours of the wildlife and habitat, and shamanic journeys. All participants are also able to benefit from a pre-Quest clearing program with in-depth and powerful practices for 28 days before the Quest. In order to benefit from this remarkable program based on Air, Water, Fire and Earth.

This intimate Quest will book with a minimum of 6 people and no more than 12 people. This small group size also allows for individualized time with Catriona one on one as well as spending shared time with a remarkable group of people for a truly memorable life experience.<
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Launch Party: PLOT Volume 2

The Graduate Landscape Architecture Program of the Spitzer School of Architecture, City College of New York, is launching Volume 2 of its student-edited journal, PLOT. Featuring submissions by students, faculty, and friends of the Landscape Architecture program, Volume 2 explores the theme of PATCHWORK, developed by the second year MLA student editorial board in collaboration with faculty advisor Catherine Seavitt Nordenson and designer Isaac Gertman. Contributions to this issue explore ad-hoc and innovative assemblages, commensal species, and incongruous urban wilds. Come celebrate PLOT’s new issue and raise a toast to the 2013 graduating class of Master of Landscape Architecture students.
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Managing Long Term Care

Nowhere is the impact of New York State Medicaid reform more tumultuous than in long term care. While holding up a vision of a patient focused, community-based, managed care system that will improve care and reduce costs, that reform threatens the ability of current institutional and community-based service providers to care for the needs of many older and disabled New Yorkers.
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EINSTEIN EMERGING LEADERS AND LEANDRA MEDINE HOST THE SECOND ANNUAL GALA AND DEBUT MY EINSTEIN CAMPAIGN

On June 6, 2013, Einstein Emerging Leaders (EEL) will hold their second annual Gala and debut their new charitable campaign, My Einstein. Proceeds from the event will go toward funding urgent needs of the Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The second annual EEL Gala will introduce attendees to My Einstein—the debut campaign that allows donors to learn about and support the areas of research they are most passionate about. The campaign also allows participants to share their personal My Einstein story with the wider community via EEL’s social media platforms.
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Muay Thai Seminar with World Champion Kaensak Sor Ploenjit

Kaensak Sor Ploenjit is coming to Brooklyn, NY to give a seminar on Sunday June 9th. He one of the best fighters ever to come from Thailand. Kaensak is a Muay Thai World Champion, Rajadamnern & Lumpinee Stadium Champion and the 1st fighter ever to be named fighter of the year 2 years in a row! He has over 30 years experience and over 300 fights! Anyone interested in Muay Thai or striking in general could really benefit from Kaensak's knowledge and skill.
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28th Annual Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels

Legendary chefs will gather for the most delicious turf war of all time – “Rumble at the Rock: NY vs. CA Chef Showdown,” the 28th Annual Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels. Renowned chefs from New York and California will unite – and compete – at this highly anticipated culinary event. The chefs will prepare mouth-watering dishes at tasting stations throughout the Rockefeller Center Plaza to prove, once and for all, “which coast has the most.” The event will raise funds to support the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals, hand-delivered to frail, homebound elderly New Yorkers.
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“Rumble at the Rock: NY vs. CA Chef Showdown,” the 28th Annual Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels

Legendary chefs will gather on Monday, June 10, 2013 for the most delicious turf war of all time – “Rumble at the Rock: NY vs. CA Chef Showdown,” the 28th Annual Chefs’ Tribute to Citymeals-on-Wheels. Renowned chefs from New York and California will unite – and compete – at this highly anticipated culinary event. The chefs will prepare mouth-watering dishes at tasting stations throughout the Rockefeller Center Plaza to prove, once and for all, “which coast has the most.” The event will raise funds to support the preparation and delivery of nutritious meals, hand-delivered to frail, homebound elderly New Yorkers. During “Rumble at the Rock,” Rockefeller Center will be transformed by renowned architect David Rockwell. More than 1,000 business leaders, gourmet enthusiasts, food industry trendsetters, socialites, young professionals, chefs and restaurateurs will be in attendance for live music, dancing, and spectacular cuisine. Nick Valenti, CEO of Patina Restaurant Group, will be the evening’s Grand Host. The event is chaired by Ninah & Michael Lynne; Laura & John Pomerantz; Randi & Dennis Riese; and Lizzie & Jonathan Tisch. With the help of Beverage Chairs Audrey Saunders (Owner, The Pegu Club) and Daniel Johnnes (Wine Director, The Dinex Group), the event will also feature signature cocktails from top spirit sponsors and stellar wines from notable wineries. Official sponsors of Citymeals-on-Wheels are American Airlines and FIJI Water. Other sponsors to-date include: ARC, Bedell Cellars, Bernardaud, Gotham Magazine, Lexus, The M.O. & M.E. Hoffman Foundation, Patina Restaurant Group, Riese Restaurants, Rockwell Group, Saks Fifth Avenue, Travelers Insurance, UNIMAC Graphics, and Wine & Spirits Magazine.
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