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OLD BETHPAGE, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2012

Dozens of World War II enthusiasts will be on hand in Old Bethpage this weekend to reenact battle scenes in similar fashion to Civil War re-enactments that have taken place for decades. This weekend’s encampment will take place at the Old Bethpage Restoration Village, a 209-acre facility that features houses and other structures meant to resemble a 19th century rural Long Island village. Visitors heading to the Old Bethpage area to view the reenactments are booking private Long Island vacation home and condo rentals through New York Vacation Rentals, avoiding high priced hotels and enjoying the perks that go along with staying in a private vacation home.

The re-enactors will muster on an open field that resembles a military parade ground, a short distance from the village. These so-called living historians will focus on recalling some of the sacrifices soldiers and sailors made while fighting in World War II.

More and more travelers are looking for hotel-free options when it comes to travel accommodations, and increasing numbers of travelers are enjoying the perks of staying in a Long Island vacation rental home, whether they’re staying for one night, a weekend, or a week.

Families planning a spring or summer wedding in Old Bethpage, nearby Mantauk, or the Hamptons are booking vacation home rentals on Long Island, and friends flying in for the occasion are doing the same. Friends and family members can stay under one roof in a private Long Island estate home, condo, or villa near the wedding venue. These private vacation rentals often sleep up to 20 people, and provide some of the perks that can be real luxuries on vacation, such as a full kitchen, multiple baths and bedrooms for added privacy, and fully equipped laundry rooms.

Booking a vacation rental home in or near Old Bethpage for a night, a weekend, or a week makes sense to many travelers, especially families with children. It helps to have the comforts of home available when traveling, to cook special meals and relax together in privacy.

“People have been enjoying private vacation rental properties in Montauk and all across New York State for years because of the convenience and savings,” says Liz Ernst of New York Vacation Rentals. “Our job is to help travelers find a great place to stay by connecting them with the property owners directly.

“Three, four, or more people can save money and stay comfortably together in a New York vacation rental home, and save money in the process. Plus, who wouldn’t prefer to stay in a homey environment with more privacy than a hotel can offer?”

Savvy travelers on a budget will comparison shop for the best deal on a vacation home rental in Old Bethpage, the Hamptons, or anywhere on Long Island, whether they’re staying just one night, one weekend, or a whole week, according to Ernst. Important factors in determining the best lodgings for your family and traveling companions include price, location, and number of people the property accommodates.

New York Vacation Rentals can help travelers narrow their search down to those properties meeting their specific criteria. For more information on Long Island vacation rentals, visit the NYVacation.com website.

About New York Vacation Rentals:

NYvacationRentals.com is among the fastest-growing web destinations for travelers seeking rental properties anywhere in New York State. This collaborative site matches property owners with vacationers looking for the perfect rental property. The site now features improved search options and educational tools for renters and property owners.

The mission of New York Vacation Rentals is to connect travelers from all over the world with property owners in New York by providing detailed listings of properties, and a safe and efficient way of communicating right on the website. Powerful search tools allow renters to narrow down listings in order to find the vacation rental of their dreams. Prospective renters can research, compare and book cabins, villas, houses, ski chalets, condos and other great vacation properties anywhere in New York.

For more information, visit the NYvacationrentals.com website.

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Broach Sports Tours

Charlotte, N.C. (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Broach Sports Tours has added more variety to its lineup of Major League Baseball travel packages for 2012, president Tom Broach announced.

In particular, baseball fans have more options than ever on trips to Yankee Stadium and trips to Fenway Park. No fewer than 11 of Broach’s 27 baseball tours for the 2012 season are highlighted by games in New York and/or Boston.

“Fans love Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park, so we’re giving them more opportunities than ever to experience the thrill of being there,” Broach said. “Of course, we have travel packages to all 30 Major League stadiums this summer, but there’s something extra special about our trips to New York and Boston.”

The variety ranges from weekend getaways to New York and Boston to 12-day Deluxe Northeast packages. Fans usually ride on Broach’s new Broach Coaches – state-of-the-art 56-passenger motorcoaches – on most trips, but also have the option to fly on some trips.

The headliner is the 12-day Deluxe Northeast Tour package, which runs from June 29-July 9. The trip starts in Baltimore, then heads on to New York for two Yankees games, on to Pittsburgh, then on to Cleveland (with a visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame), then on to Detroit, Toronto, Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame, then on to Boston and finally back to New York for a Mets game.

Broach’s Turnpike Tour runs Aug. 17-22, starting in Washington, then going to New York for two Yankees games and one Mets game, then ending in Philadelphia.

Broach’s Classic Northeast Mini-Tour runs July 17-23. It starts in Washington, goes on to New York for a Yankees game, on to Boston, back through Cooperstown, back to New York for a Mets game, and ends in Philadelphia.

Broach’s New York and Boston Loop Tour runs July 18-22, starting in New York with a Yankees game, then heading up to Boston, back through Cooperstown and ending in New York with a Mets game.

Broach’s Back to the Future Tour runs Aug. 18-21, with one game in Washington, then two in New York – one Yankees game, one Mets game.

The fly tours include a weekend set between the Braves and Red Sox in Boston June 22-24, and a weekend set between the Red Sox and Yankees in New York Aug. 17-20.

Broach has even come up with a Yankee Stadium-U.S. Open tennis package for those wishing to combine baseball and tennis over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 3-6. Fans have the option of seeing two Yankees games and spend one day at the U.S. Open, or spend two days at tennis and see one Yankees game.

“We all love New York,” Broach said. “And I think it’s important to point out that these trips are far more than just going to the ballpark. We offer guided tours of Manhattan, trips to Ground Zero and the Statue of Liberty, and on most trips we have lunch at Mickey Mantle’s Restaurant on the edge of Central Park.”

Broach Sports Tours, located in Charlotte, N.C., has been a leader in the group and sports travel industry since 1995. It also specializes in tennis travel packages and golf travel packages.

For more information, contact Melanie Hicks at 800-849-6345 or visit http://www.BaseballToursUSA.com.

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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2012

Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, also known as Food Network’s “Too Hot Tamales,” have once again contacted Crooked Brook, makers of the “World’s Highest Quality Chef Jackets™”, to help design, cut and sew their custom made chef jackets that will continue to promote their long running partnership with the California Avocado Commission.

Both chefs have their own custom chef coat patterns on file with Crooked Brook.

Chef Milliken opted for chef coat style BSM100, in Mango colored 100% cotton Honeycomb Pique fabric with a Velcro closure, left chest tailored welt pocket and natural Awabi shell buttons.

The embroidery placement for Chef Milliken’s jacket is as follows:

Left chest above pocket: Black thread, Border Grill logo.

Left chest below logo: Black thread, Lydian Font – Susan Feniger.

Center front facing: California Avocado Commission logo.

Chef Feniger’s chef jacket is made in Copen Blue, 100% cotton Honeycomb Pique fabric with natural Abalone buttons.

The embroidery placement for Chef Feniger’s jacket is as follows:

Left chest above pocket: Black thread, Border Grill logo.

Left chest below logo: Black thread, Lydian Font – Susan Feniger.

Center front facing: California Avocado Commission logo.

Right shoulder sleeve: Street logo (the name of Chef Feniger’s first solo venture).

About Mary Sue and Susan

Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are co-chef/owners of the popular, critically acclaimed Border Grill restaurants, serving modern Mexican food in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, as well as in Downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica, California. The Border Grill Truck, their latest endeavor, is a gourmet taco truck sensation on the cutting edge of the street food scene in Los Angeles. Pioneers of world cuisine since the creation of City Café and CITY Restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1980’s, Mary Sue and Susan are also well known as Food Network’s dynamic “Too Hot Tamales”, and most recently from Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters”. Mary Sue and Susan are preeminent ambassadors of authentic Mexican cuisine, setting the standard for gourmet Mexican fare for over two decades and authoring five cookbooks, including Cooking with Too Hot Tamales, Mesa Mexicana, and City Cuisine. Active members of the community, Mary Sue and Susan play leading roles in many charities, notably Share Our Strength and the Scleroderma Research Foundation. In addition, they are passionate about the environment and lead the culinary industry with eco-friendly policies at the Border Grill restaurants and Truck, including serving only sustainable seafood as part of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.

About the California Avocado Commission

Created in 1978, the California Avocado Commission strives to increase demand for California Avocados through advertising, promotion and public relations, and engages in related industry activities that benefit the state’s nearly 5,000 avocado growers. The California Avocado Commission serves as the official information source for California Avocados and the California Avocado industry.

About Crooked Brook

Crooked Brook is part of the atelier division of an art studio that offers full service apparel design, pattern making, sample making, private-label small lot production and embroidery. Since 1989, they’ve built a strong reputation of providing top-notch apparel designs, patterns, fit and production samples for many brand name catalogs and retailers, as well as wardrobe and costumes for movies, television and theater.

All Crooked Brook branded garments and accessories are proudly made to order in the U.S.A.

Because of their unparalleled attention to detail in tailoring, they were awarded a Supima® licensing agreement. These contracts are not awarded lightly. The applicants must meet requirements insuring the highest level of quality and integrity for any products bearing the Supima® brand.

In addition, Crooked Brook designs and manufactures:

Uniforms, men’s and women’s chef coats for the world’s most recognized chefs, hotels, casinos, spas and resorts as well as alumni chef jackets for the Culinary Institute of America. Each garment can be personalized with the customer’s choice of fabric, pockets, buttons, piping and embroidery. With a design studio in New York City, (the fashion and gastronomic capital of the world) and a production facility in Utica, New York, they’ve garnered international brand name recognition as the maker of the “World’s Highest Quality Chef Jackets™”.

Promotional products, items, decorated apparel and accessories, such as jackets, hats, sweatshirts, hoodies, polo shirts, fleece blankets, sweatshirt blankets, button down shirts, fleece jackets, golf shirts, t-shirts, tote bags, and aprons that can be customized with the following apparel decorating methods:

Embroidery

Tackle Twill

Appliqué

Direct to Garment Printing (DTG)

Sublimation

Custom lab coats, uniforms and scrubs for nursing, medical, dental, scientific, engineering, technology & healthcare professionals.

Custom made apparel and accessories for men and women, including but not limited to: suits, shirts, Hawaiian shirts, pants, vests, dresses, skirts, gowns, jeans, boxer shorts, martial arts and yoga outfits.

Crooked Brook ships worldwide. Hours of operations are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST, seven days a week. Reach them at (315) 733-1992 or visit http://www.crookedbrook.com/ to learn more.

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Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) May 08, 2012

On May 9th and May 10th, Massage Envy Hoboken will be hosting a special two day skin care event. Guests can stop in for a free skin analysis and receive mini Anti-Aging facials for just $ 10. The event runs from 10am-3pm on May 9th and 3pm-8pm on May 10th.

Massage Envy Hoboken will be offering a number of special promotions during the skin care event. In fact, the first 50 guests who book a full service facial during the event will receive a sample of Murad’s new Time Release Retinol Concentrate for Deep Wrinkles, A $ 12 Value.*

For those looking for facials in Hoboken, NJ, Massage Envy Hoboken’s skin care event is the perfect time to try out the professional, convenient, and affordable services and products at Massage Envy Hoboken.

There will be free product samples being handed out during the event, and Massage Envy Hoboken invites all members of the community to also experience massages in Hoboken, NJ during the event. Call 201-253-1000 today to reserve an appointment.

Don’t forget Mother’s Day is right around the corner on May 13th and a gift card from Massage Envy Spa Hoboken makes the perfect gift for any mom!

About Massage Envy

Massage Envy, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, is the leading provider of therapeutic massage in the United States. The national franchise of massage clinics is dedicated to providing professional and affordable therapeutic massage services to consumers with busy lifestyles at convenient times and locations. Massage Envy Spa offers Murad® healthy skin facials, as well as therapeutic massages. Founded in 2002, Massage Envy has more than 700 locations in 44 states, with new clinics opening every month. The company was recently named a top AllBusiness (a D&B company) AllStar Franchise, and is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA).

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Oakland, CA (PRWEB) May 04, 2012

The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) is holding their 2012 conference in the San Francisco Bay Area on May 6-11, 2012. Oakland Zoo proudly supports the not-for-profit corporation with a membership comprised of animal care professionals and other individuals interested in enhancing animal care through training and enrichment.

ABMA’s membership is comprised of professionals from all over the world and represents a wide variety of species, from mammals to birds to reptiles and even invertebrates. “The annual conference is an opportunity to get this diverse group together, from as far away as the Czech Republic, Austria, England, and Australia and share new ideas about using positive reinforcement training and environmental enrichment to enhance the husbandry and welfare of the animals in our care,” said Margaret Rousser, Zoological Manager at Oakland Zoo.

The conference will feature speakers such as Dr. Hal Markowitz, enrichment pioneer and author of Behavioral Enrichment in the Zoo and Dr. David Shepherdson, editor of the ground breaking book, Second Nature. Elizabeth Abram, Andrea Dougall, and Gina Kinzley, zookeepers at Oakland Zoo, will also present papers on Oakland Zoo’s unique goat training program, innovative otter training, and the Zoo’s progressive elephant observation programs. In addition, several other zookeepers from Oakland Zoo will present posters on the Zoo’s enrichment program.

On Thursday, May 10, Oakland Zoo will host Jennifer Jolly for a media workshop at the ABMA conference. Jennifer is an Emmy award-winning television correspondent with nearly 20-years of broadcast experience and literally thousands of hours of live TV hosting and producing. In just the past few months, her work has appeared on/in, CNN, HLN, CBS This Morning, Health Magazine, ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, Rachel Ray, and The Talk. She also has a nationally syndicated column and video series on consumer lifestyle technology.

2012 ABMA Conference Schedule at a glance

Sunday, May 6th

5:30pm-9pm    Ice Breaker at San Francisco Zoo

Monday, May 7th

San Francisco Airport Marriott

Registration: 7:30am-8:30am

8:30am-9am    Welcome

9am-10am        Keynote Speaker: Hal Markowitz, PhD

10am-10:40am    Book signing for Markowitz

(Break)

11am-12:30pm    Presentations

1:30pm-2:30pm    Seminar: Guide Dogs for the Blind, Michele Pouliot

2:30pm-3:30pm    Presentations

4pm-5:30pm    Training 101: Susan Friedman

Tuesday, May 8th

Visit CuriOdyssey and California Academy of Sciences

Wednesday, May 9th

San Francisco Airport Marriott

8am-10:10am    Presentations

10:30am-12pm    Enrichment workshop

1pm-2:30pm    Presentations

3pm-4:30pm    Safety in Training Workshop

Thursday, May 10th

Oakland Zoo

9am-10:30am            Social media workshop

10:30am-12:00pm    Enrichment workshop practical application

10:30am-12:00pm    Behind the scenes tours

12pm-2pm                Lunch and BMF Olympics

2pm-4:30pm        Behind the scenes tours and training demos

5pm-7pm                Dinner and poster presentations

Friday, May 11th

San Francisco Airport Marriott

8am-10am        Presentations

10:30am-12pm    Presentations

1pm-1:45pm    Enrichment workshop wrap up

1:45pm-3pm    Presentations

3:30pm-5pm    Presentations

6:30pm-11pm    Awards Banquet

About Oakland Zoo:

The Bay Area’s award-winning Oakland Zoo is home to more than 660 native and exotic animals. The Zoo offers many educational programs and kid’s activities perfect for science field trips, family day trips and exciting birthday parties. Nestled in the Oakland Hills, in 500-acre Knowland Park, the Zoo is located at 9777 Golf Links Road, off Highway 580. The East Bay Zoological Society (Oakland Zoo) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization supported in part by members, contributions, the City of Oakland and the East Bay Regional Parks. For more information please visit our website at http://www.oaklandzoo.org.

About ABMA:

The Animal Behavior Management Alliance (ABMA) is a not for profit group of international animal professionals sharing knowledge about positive methods of animal handling, training and enrichment to enhance the welfare of animals. At the heart of ABMA’s core values are that learning is always occurring and that animals and people should be able to learn in a nurturing and non-threatening environment. We believe that all behavior is modifiable, and that responsible behavior management creates a continuous flow of innovative options for successful animal care. For more information about the ABMA, please see our website http://www.theabma.org.

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San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) May 01, 2012

The Costco Auto Program today announced that its latest promotion, the Subaru Limited-Time Offer, is producing record-breaking results. One-third of the way through the promotion, more than 8,000 Costco members have registered for the special offer – more than double the amount expected by the company.

In an announcement March 15, 2012, the Costco Auto Program announced the Subaru Limited-Time Offer, in collaboration with Subaru of America. Through the promotion, Costco members will receive a $ 500 Costco Cash Card for completing a member satisfaction survey after the purchase of an eligible Subaru – in addition to the already low, prearranged Costco member price available through the Costco Auto Program.*

In media interviews following the announcement, the Costco Auto Program estimated that approximately 5,000 Costco members would likely purchase an eligible Subaru through this promotion. However, it seems the company is on pace to exceed that goal.

“When members respond well to a promotion like the Subaru Limited-Time offer, it shows that we are delivering on our goal to continually add value to Costco membership. It also proves that it is mutually beneficial for dealers to participate in the Costco Auto Program,” said John Gleason, Costco Services manager. “We look forward to bringing more offers like this to members in the future and strengthening our relationship with Costco members and dealers alike.”

Offer Details    

The Subaru Limited-Time Offer is available to Costco members from March 15 through June 15, 2012. To qualify Costco members must:

1. Visit http://www.CostcoAuto.com/Subaru or call 877-746-7422 to register with the Costco Auto Program and locate a dealership participating in this promotion.

2. Purchase or complete a factory order of an eligible vehicle between March 15, 2012, and June 15, 2012.

3. Submit a Redemption Form after purchase and complete a Costco Auto Program member satisfaction survey to receive the $ 500 Costco Cash Card by mail for use at their favorite warehouse.

In addition, all manufacturer rebates and dealer incentives publicly available at the time of purchase also apply.

The Costco Auto Program provides members with everyday savings on vehicles at more than 2,500 participating dealerships around the country. To ensure superior customer service, the Costco Auto Program trains and certifies Authorized Dealer Contacts at participating dealerships on the program’s process and procedures before they are able to work with Costco members. The program also provides Costco members with online tools to research vehicles they are interested in, locate the nearest participating dealer and make a purchase at a low, prearranged price.

To learn more about the Subaru Limited-Time Offer or the Costco Auto Program, visit http://www.CostcoAuto.com or call 877-746-7422.

About Costco Auto Program

The Costco Auto Program is recognized as the leading member auto buying program in the industry, offering prearranged pricing and first-class experience on New vehicles, Factory-Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, boats and powersports products to more than 40 million U.S. Costco members. The program value and service ratings boast the highest in the industry by members and dealers. The Costco Auto Program is operated by Affinity Auto Program, which has been managing the program since its inception with Price Club, in 1989. Last year alone, Costco members purchased more than 250,000 vehicles through the program.

About Subaru

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information, visit http://www.subaru.com.

Editorial notes:

To qualify for this offer, Costco members must: (1) Register with the Costco Auto Program to locate a dealership participating in this promotion. (2) Purchase or complete a factory order of an eligible vehicle between March 15, 2012, and June 15, 2012. (3) Submit a Redemption Form after purchase and complete a Costco Auto Program member satisfaction survey to receive the Costco Cash Card by mail. Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery following survey completion.

Costco and its affiliates do not sell automobiles or negotiate individual transactions. Tax, title and license fees are not included in the prearranged price. Promotional details are subject to change without notice. Offer excludes all BRZ, Impreza WRX and WRX STI models. Pre-owned vehicles are excluded from this offer; however, retired demos and courtesy vehicles, subject to dealer availability, are eligible. Factory orders are eligible; buyer’s order and deposit must be completed by June 15, 2012. Offer not available in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Canada or Mexico. Purchases made through the Subaru VIP Program are not eligible for the Costco Cash Card offer.

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Staying In Touch At Sea : Guide to Blue Water Cruising Communications

Maryville, TN (PRWEB) April 26, 2012

Blue water cruisers, and other boaters have more choices than ever when it comes to staying in touch while at sea, but some choices are better than others, according to a new report from Global Marine Networks (GMN), called Staying In Touch Offshore: Global Marine Networks’ Guide To Blue Water Cruising Communications.

“The changes we are seeing in communications technologies everywhere are affecting boaters, and particularly those who spend time cruising in blue waters,” said Dr. Luis Soltero, Chief Technology Officer of Global Marine Networks. “With the rapid adoption of fast-changing technologies like satellite phones, email services, and tablet computers like the iPad, it’s more important than ever for boaters to understand the roles of each technology in their communications plans. That’s why we are providing “Staying In Touch Off Shore” at no cost to the boating community.”

The report outlines the role of VHF and HF radio, as well as satellite communications for boaters, with detailed discussions of the advantages and disadvantages of each technology. High-demand data services including satellite phone email, weather and oceanographic data and web access each merit their own section of the guide, and sample equipment and services setups are provided including both narrowband and satellite broadband installations.

Boaters and satellite phone users can obtain Staying In Touch Offshore: Global Marine Networks’ Guide To Blue Water Cruising Communications, at no charge.

The table of contents includes the following sections:

Types of communications technologies
Radio communications for boaters
Satellite communications for boaters
HF Radio vs. satellite phones for boaters
Voice calling via satellite phones
Using HF Radio and VHF radio with other boaters
Satellite phone email
Data services via Windows, Mac, Linux and Apple iOS (iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch)
Satellite phone data access
Getting GRIB and other weather data files over radio and satellite phones
Sample equipment and service setups for casual and live-aboard boaters

About Global Marine Networks, LLC

Global Marine Networks (GMN), the leaders in advancing satellite data speeds and services, helps Fixed and Mobile Satellite Services providers and their customers by offering the industry’s fastest, most reliable and easy-to-use E-mail, web, and other hardware and software services to maritime, oil and gas, first responder and business continuity users. The company’s products include XGate high-speed satellite email, WeatherNet weather and oceanographic data software, and vessel tracking systems. Ship to shore network management solutions are sold by GMN under the RedPort Global brand name at http://www.redportglobal.com and as white-label solutions for the world’s premier satellite data service providers.

GMN has numerous awards and certifications for technical innovation and holds pending patents on its products. For more information on how GMN is Making Airtime Count™ – whether ship to shore, or in remote or emergency communications environments visit http://www.globalmarinenet.com.

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(PRWEB) April 22, 2012

PartyPOP.com recently announced free wedding invitations and an RSVP website for any engaged couple in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The company has re-purposed their 2012 marketing budget in hopes of building brand awareness and loyalty. According to reports from within the Southern California based company, it’s working.

PartyPOP.com features over 2 million highly accomplished and professional companies in the event planning industry. Some of these companies include Cowboy Critters™ Petting Farm & Pony Rides and McDonny’s Traveling Farm.

Cowboy Critters™ Petting Farm & Pony Rides delivers the ultimate in “live entertainment!” As part of Solid Rock Ranch in Saint Clair, Missouri, Cowboy Critters bring their favorite barnyard buddies to your backyard. Among the menagerie, meet “Sweet Pea,” the sweet miniature Jerusalem donkey, and regal “Solomon” the llama, arrayed in white. And don’t forget “Slim Jim” the Swedish miniature pig, to name a few. Children of all ages (yes, even the adults get in on the action) enjoy the interactive hands-on experience unique to this mobile petting farm outreach. “Unlike other petting zoos,” writes Jeff Tobler, Solid Rock Ranch proprietor, “Cowboy Critters™ was founded with the purpose of showing every child-at-heart the majesty and wonder of God’s awesome Creation through these adorable animals”. More on Cowboy Critters™ Petting Farm & Pony Rides can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4362575.

McDonny’s Traveling Farm serves Manchester, New Hampshire State and Massachusetts. The family owned and operated company has been specializing in birthday parties, school activities, town days and coop outings since 1997. McDonny’s Traveling Farm is designed for maximizing interaction between children and farm animals. From looking at a duck’s webbed feet to learning what a rooster says, children and guests will leave the farm with knowledge and respect for animals.

All animals at McDonny’s Traveling Farm are personal family pets and live together at the company’s farm. The company is fully insured, USDA licensed and a member of the BBB. Mc Donny’s has friendly ponies for children to ride and also brings along a cool petting farm which includes bantam chickens, assorted ducks, mini lop and Rex Bunnies and goats. All animals are healthy and groomed prior to any party, are between two and five month old, and are kept very clean. McDonny’s Farm comes dressed up as farmers and also passes out temporary tattoos and stickers for the children to enjoy. More information can be found online at http://www.partypop.com/v/4094435.

About PartyPOP.com: the largest party, wedding and event planning online network:

Before the Internet era, the professionals at PartyPOP.com were successful hands-on party planners and special event producers. For more than a decade PartyPOP has translated 30 years of party planning experience onto the Internet. Millions of vendors are listed on the network consisting of 60+ websites and tens of millions of customers have used the network to plan their parties, weddings and events. PartyPOP.com also provides party and event related tips, themes and ideas, as well as a free full wedding planning software called Seating Arrangement.

About Free Printed Invitations by PartyPOP.com:

PartyPOP provides every bride and groom across the USA, Canada and the U.K. with free beautifully designed wedding invitations, printed on 80lbs card stock paper with matching envelopes and wedding website. Even door to door shipping is included at no cost. There are no hidden fees, no obligations to buy and no strings attached!

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Rebecca Lolosoli (on right) of Umoja Uaso Women’s Group, northern Kenya, and Mena Ayazi of Kandahar Treasure, Afghanistan, are pictured here at last year’s Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. Both their groups will be back for the 2012 Market. © David Evans

Santa Fe, New Mexico (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

What happens when you cross the United Nations with an open-air bazaar? You get the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, where people from Guatemala to Algeria to Indonesia flock to Santa Fe, New Mexico laden with enough gorgeous jewelry, masterfully carved silver, world-class rugs, brilliantly-colored silk, and intricately woven baskets to make Croesus jealous.

When the ninth annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market kicks off on July 13, more than 170 master artists will travel from every corner of the globe to sell their art and share their culture. Some arrive as celebrated cultural artists, while others have never before left their villages, let alone boarded a plane. Many of them are women whose art gives them financial independence that they otherwise never would have. For all of them, the trip to Santa Fe is nothing short of transformative.

The largest market of its kind in the world, it showcases master craftsmanship passed down through families, generations, and cultures: colorful beaded jewelry from Kenya; gorgeous silk scarves from Kyrgyzstan; exquisite ceramics from France.

Many of the artists come from developing countries, where the average income is less than $ 3 a day and where political, social, and environmental hardships can make everyday life—not to mention the creation of art—challenging. In the past eight years, artists at the Market have earned more than $ 13 million dollars. Last year, 90 percent of the Market’s $ 2.3 million in sales went directly to the artists, providing them the financial ability to radically improve their lives and their communities.

2012 Market Schedule

FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012 (6:30 – 9 pm)

Market Opening Party: $ 125 ($ 75 is tax-deductible)

A global gathering under the stars. Shopping, dancing, international music, food and drink!

SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2012

Early Bird Market (7:30 – 9 am): $ 50 (ticket includes all day Saturday)

Saturday Market (9 am – 5 pm): $ 15 advance, $ 20 at the gate

SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2012 (9 am – 5 pm)

Family Day: $ 5 advance, $ 10 at the gate

Youth 16 and under free admission Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: The Market is held at Milner Plaza next to the Museum of International Folk Art.

Please see the website for tickets and details: http://www.folkartmarket.org.

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National Parks Tours

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) April 18, 2012

In honor of National Parks Week, specialty travel company National Parks Tours is offering savings of up to $ 150 per person on five popular vacations for bookings made through April 30, 2012. Eligible packages range from visits to the nation’s capital to California’s towering redwoods.

Travelers experience the ultimate in Americana on the 7-day Washington DC and Williamsburg vacation featuring visits to the National WWII Memorial, Mount Vernon, colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, the Jamestown Settlement, and Shenandoah National Park. Departures are available September 14 and November 30.

Experience the history and charm of the south on the 7-day Charleston, Jekyll Island & Savannah tour. Highlights include a visit to Fort Sumter, where the first shot of the Civil War was fired; a tour of Jekyll Island’s National Landmark Historic District; and, the stately mansions of Savannah’s Historic District. The tour departs on April 28 and October 6.

Autumn in the Midwest holds many treasures, and Michigan’s fall colors don’t disappoint. Travelers embarking on the 8-day Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel vacation enjoy not only a scenic rail journey across the Canadian border aboard the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage train, but also visits to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, car-free Mackinac Island, and the Christmas wonderland of Frankenmuth. Fall departures occur September 26 and October 3.

Travel through the majestic Rocky Mountains along five historic rail routes on the Colorado’s Historic Trains escorted tour. Highlights of this 9-day package include visits to Rocky Mountain, Black Canyon of Gunnison, and Mesa Verde National Parks as well as the U.S. Air Force Academy, and a drive through the Garden of the Gods Park. The tour departs on June 15, August 3, September 7, and September 14.

Discover the beauty of the Pacific Northwest on the 9-day Pacific Coast Journey tour, featuring visits to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, the Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake and Redwood National Parks, and more. Departures are available on August 6 and September 17.

Complete itineraries and trip details for these tours as well the company’s complete collection of independent and escorted national parks vacations can be found online at http://www.nationalparkstours.com. Book your national parks vacation by contacting a travel specialist at 877-674-9593.

About National Parks Tours:

National Parks Tours offers an extensive selection of independent and escorted vacations to National Parks throughout the United States and Canada. Well-planned itineraries include visits to National Parks, historic sites, monuments and memorials. There is also an ample selection of getaways for families and adventure-seekers. Visit http://www.nationalparkstours.com to view National Parks Tours complete product line. Speak to a National Parks Tours travel specialist by calling 877-674-9593.

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