MIAMI–(ENEWSPF)–September 22, 2010.  A Florida appeals court today struck down a state law barring gay people from adopting. The decision affirms an earlier family court ruling in the case that would allow Martin Gill to adopt two foster children he is raising with his partner. The American Civil Liberties Union[Read More…]

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.–(ENEWSPF)–September 21, 2010.  National Hunting and Fishing Days will be celebrated in Illinois with popular annual festivals at John A. Logan College in Carterville and Silver Springs State Fish and Wildlife Area in Yorkville on September 25-26. “Our National Hunting and Fishing Days festivals in Illinois highlight the great[Read More…]

Evanston, IL–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010.  Safer Pest Control Project (SPCP) will hold its Ladybug Bash on Saturday, October 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL. Come and enjoy delicious food including pizza from Union Restaurant, bid on cool items in the silent auction, groove[Read More…]

Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 20, 2010.  The third annual National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Sept. 27, 2010, marks an occasion to reflect on how profoundly HIV/AIDS has affected gay and bisexual men. It also is a fitting time to recognize how much this group has influenced the development and implementation[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Park Forest Toastmasters will host an area speech contest from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest. Speakers from Park Forest, Homewood and South Holland will compete in the contests. Admission is free. Information: (708) 283-0138 or http://parkforest.freetoasthost.net/

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–17 September 2010 – Top United Nations officials today appealed to all countries that criminalize people on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity to reform such laws and to ensure the protection of basic human rights for all. “No doubt deeply-rooted cultural sensitivities can be aroused[Read More…]

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2010.  ME4E will host a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on Thursday, September 23rd as part of a national initiative.  Over 170,000 volunteers will visit their favorite parks, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests and chip in to help improve these treasured places.  The NPLD is[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– Freedom Hall Nathan Manilow Theatre is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 season. Main Series Kenyan Safari Acrobats Friday, October 15, 8 p.m. The Kenya Safari Acrobats offer a truly unique cultural experience. Hailing from the heart of Africa, this awe-inspiring and dynamic dance troupe takes[Read More…]

(PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL–(ENEWSPF)– The Park Forest, Matteson, Chicago Heights, Homewood, & Lansing Clubs kicked off their Annual Dictionary Project with a dictionary pick up at the holiday Star Theater in Park Forest. In attndance were Assistant Governor J.N. Settles Sr.,President Dan Graham,President-Elect Tiffani Graham of the Park Forest[Read More…]