BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME: PRODID:-//Upcoming.org/Upcoming ICS//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080805T140000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:15-Minute SEO Checklist DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/870448/ ] Presented by: Michael Alexander\, The Editorial Engine Hosted by: Talance\, Inc. In this online seminar\, search engine optimization expert Michael Alexander will teach you valuable secrets for coaxing the top search engines to include you higher up in their search results. It's free\, so register now . You'll learn all about: * Word choice - Content is more than king\; it’s all of Henry’s wives too. * Meta tags - making sure the HTML is properly formatted and optimized. * Keywords - using the right words\, in the right places in your content and in the right format. * Linking - one of the most overlooked attributes of a high-visibility Web site. Join our expert for this free\, insightful webinar and learn fundamentals that everyone should make sure they do (but a surprising number don’t). URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/870448/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/870448/ DTSTAMP:20080709T075808 LAST-UPDATED:20080709T075808 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/218758/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/156402/":Online @ http://www.talance.com\, Burlington\, Massachusetts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Online ADDRESS:http://www.talance.com CITY:Burlington REGION;X-ABBREV=:Massachusetts COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/156402/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20080902 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Con-X-treme DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/127578/ ] Promoting the creation of animation and all things Media. WHAT IS CON-X-TREME? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CON-X-TREME is volunteer-run event held this year over the extended Labor Day weekend at the San Mateo Marriott Hotel. The primary area of emphasis is focused on the creation of art and other media\, traditional and non-traditional\, without the limitation of holding true to a certain theme or topic. While some may view this as simply it is another anime or science fiction convention event\, the real opportunities this event brings forward is an opportunity for fans of all mediums to meet and network with both other fans and professionals alike. Whether it be physical art\, virtual art\, film & television\, video games or music\, CON-X-TREME attempts to have compelling\, knowledgeable\, and well-spoken Guests of Honor who are willing to spend time sharing their experiences within their respective industries\, mentoring our attendees through discussion panels\, classroom instruction\, and other programming events. Throughout each day of the weekend event\, CON-X-TREME presents curriculum through a series of classroom programming where event members may participate in the discussion or hands-on study of particular subjects. CON-X-TREME is not all classrooms\, lectures\, and study however\, as we temper much of the proceeding with many other programming alternatives including\, but not limited to\, the following: v A 24-hour anime programming room featuring professional and fan-created animation videos and programs\; v A room dedicated to premiering the latest in console and computer video games and technology\; v Dedicated space for costume gatherings and workshops which will culminate in a full costume contest event\; v Event space which promotes and displays artwork from many of the Bay Area’s most vibrant and popular artists\; All in all\, CON-X-TREME aspires to provide opportunities for the truly creative side of fans and professionals to mix freely within an environment which inspires creativity and spontaneity. Come Join US Aug 29 - Sept 1 at the San Mateo Marriott. www.con-x-treme.org Guests: ex’pression College for Digital Arts Smith Micro (Sponsor.Software) Hash (Animators\, Software) Bob May (Robot from Lost in Space) C. Andrew Nelson (Darth Vader\, Visual Effects) (Animator\, 3d Modeling) Joey Jordan (Artist) Jeffrey O. Alcairo (Angry Guy Art Studio) Stephanie Bryant (Video Blogging\, Technical Writer) Techgal-Industrial (Manga Artist) Wacom (Drawing Tables) Registration is $50.00 for the weekend. Children 13 and under are free and must be accompanied by parent. Animation workshops sponsored by: ex’pression College for Digital Arts Angry Guy Studios C. Andrew Nelson Hash Smith Micro Waccom Animation and media workshops in: - Final Cut Studio - Hash Animation - Manga Techgal-Industrial - Adobe CS3 Angry Guy - Flash - Special Effects - 3D modeling - Abode Elements - Poser Video Contest Cosplay Bofing Art Show/Art Contest "Veronica's Place" Amine veiwing provide by Bay Area Animation Society Sunday Night Buffet URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/127578/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/127578/ DTSTAMP:20061116T170446 LAST-UPDATED:20061116T170446 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/81694/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/104973/":San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel @ 1770 South Amphlett Blvd.\, San Mateo\, California END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport Hotel ADDRESS:1770 South Amphlett Blvd. CITY:San Mateo REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/104973/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080911T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Story Power DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470145/ ] Information and statistics alone are not enough to engage a journalist or any other audience. Instead\, they want to hear your organization's story. Learn to use stories to win allies\, motivate members\, and turn strangers (including the press) into supporters. The results: your organization will be noticed and remembered\, as you learn the power of stories to set your organization apart from the rest. Trainer Susan O'Halloran This workshop is for communicators seeking innovative and effective ways to describe their work. Lunch is provided. For more information and to register log on to http://www.newstips.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470145/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470145/ DTSTAMP:20080407T111717 LAST-UPDATED:20080407T111717 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/227207/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/":Community Media Workshop @ 619 S. Wabash\, Chicago\, Illinois 60605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Community Media Workshop ADDRESS:619 S. Wabash CITY:Chicago REGION;X-ABBREV=:Illinois COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:60605 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080914T130000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:EcoCenter Groundbreaking DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/932565/ ] Join the Environmental Volunteers at the Palo Alto Baylands at 1:00 pm on Sunday\, September 14 for our official groundbreaking as we begin restoration of the Sea Scout Building into our EcoCenter\, a new community resource for environmental education. Help us mark this important milestone in our 36 years of supporting science education for local children. Free. All are welcome. Refreshments served. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/932565/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/932565/ DTSTAMP:20080725T143207 LAST-UPDATED:20080725T143207 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/275283/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/179327/":Palo Alto Baylands @ 2775 Embarcadero Way\, Palo Alto\, California 94303 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Palo Alto Baylands ADDRESS:2775 Embarcadero Way CITY:Palo Alto REGION;X-ABBREV=:California COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:94303 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/179327/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080918T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Delivering Your Message During Media Interviews DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470163/ ] When a reporter calls will you know what to say? Master media interviews in this two half-day workshop that will help you nail the skills of newspaper\, radio and TV interviews and tactics to stay in control and on message. You will try out your news skills in a mock interview that will be taped and critiqued. Training is Thursday\, Sept. 18 & Thursday\, Sept. 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information and to register log on to http://www.newstips.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470163/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470163/ DTSTAMP:20080407T112950 LAST-UPDATED:20080407T112950 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/227207/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/":Community Media Workshop @ 619 S. Wabash\, Chicago\, Illinois 60605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Community Media Workshop ADDRESS:619 S. Wabash CITY:Chicago REGION;X-ABBREV=:Illinois COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:60605 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081002T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Present LIke A Pro DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470169/ ] Enhance your comfort level and confidence by learning what presentation style works for you. Participates learn to focus their nervous energy\, present themselves visually by mastering the mechanics of speaking delivery\, and organize an effective presentations that will inform\, inspire and call an audience to action\, session will include video critiques. Trainer: Vicki Kunkel For more information or to register log on to http://www.newstips.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470169/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470169/ DTSTAMP:20080407T113326 LAST-UPDATED:20080407T113326 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/227207/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/":Community Media Workshop @ 619 S. Wabash\, Chicago\, Illinois 60605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Community Media Workshop ADDRESS:619 S. Wabash CITY:Chicago REGION;X-ABBREV=:Illinois COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:60605 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081002T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:The Evening of Opportunity DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/928761/ ] Evening of Opportunity supports Best Buddies Massachusetts' efforts to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Evening of Opportunity will honor outstanding individuals in our community who are employed through Best Buddies Jobs\, celebrate companies who currently employ people with intellectual disabilities and highlight organizations and corporations who have a commitment to inclusion and diversity. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/928761/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/928761/ DTSTAMP:20080724T130110 LAST-UPDATED:20080724T130110 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/274671/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/12115/":Charles Hotel @ One Bennett St\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts 02138 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Charles Hotel ADDRESS:One Bennett St CITY:Cambridge REGION;X-ABBREV=:Massachusetts COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:02138 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/12115/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081023T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Eight Elements Of A Good Newsletter DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/764098/ ] Eight Elements Of A Good Newsletter Thursday\, October 23 9:00 a.m. – noon Trainer: Patrice Tuohy Cost: $95 Learn the right questions to ask as you plan or revise your organization's newsletter. Audience\, mission\, style\, design\, time\, cost\, software\, distribution-four logistics items to consider\, too. Add these eight elements together and you'll have the right mix to engage people-in print or on-line. Participants will come away with answers-or ready to answer-Patrice's eight questions To register log on to http://www.newstips.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/764098/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/764098/ DTSTAMP:20080605T121954 LAST-UPDATED:20080605T121954 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/227207/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/":Community Media Workshop @ 619 S. Wabash\, Chicago\, Illinois 60605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Community Media Workshop ADDRESS:619 S. Wabash CITY:Chicago REGION;X-ABBREV=:Illinois COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:60605 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081030T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Incorporating Video Into Nonprofits DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/921687/ ] Nonprofits have great stories to tell\, but how do you compel supporters to give their money and time? What messages resonate in your community and how can you amplify these messages to reach new audiences? In this half-day training\, we'll guide you through the world of nonprofit video from inception to distribution using your own organization as a template. In this training you will learn: * Where's the story in your organization? * Effective storytelling and the practical considerations of creating a video-tailoring our discussion using real-world audience examples. * How do you turn your story into a successful video campaign? * Create a successful distribution plan for your video assets. To register for this training log on to http://www.newstips.org or call 312-369-6400 Trainer Michael HoffmanTrainer Michael Hoffman\, CEO of See3\, is an experienced entrepreneur and marketing executive focused on the needs of nonprofit organizations. Hoffman developed internet companies internationally as a Managing Director of a venture capital investment group. In 2001\, he founded a web development company that continues to build advanced web applications for nonprofits. Hoffman is the former Institutional Grants Director for the New Israel Fund\, where he raised $10 million annually. He is a frequent speaker on internet marketing and media strategy for nonprofits. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/921687/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/921687/ DTSTAMP:20080721T102440 LAST-UPDATED:20080721T102440 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/227207/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/":Community Media Workshop @ 619 S. Wabash\, Chicago\, Illinois 60605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Community Media Workshop ADDRESS:619 S. Wabash CITY:Chicago REGION;X-ABBREV=:Illinois COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:60605 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081106T090000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Branding Your Nonprofit DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/764128/ ] Branding Your Nonprofit Thursday\, November 6 9:00 a.m. – noon Trainers: Chris Beebe & Leah Davis Burdick Cost: $95 If you can’t answer who you are and what makes you different from other groups\, your marketing\, strategy and campaigns won’t be as successful. Being more effective with branding can convert your ongoing efforts to support and advance your work. The time is NOW to know exactly who you are and what makes you different. You’ll get more exposure\, raise more funds and provide more programs and services. To register log on to http://www.newstips.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/764128/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/764128/ DTSTAMP:20080605T123853 LAST-UPDATED:20080605T123853 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/227207/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/":Community Media Workshop @ 619 S. Wabash\, Chicago\, Illinois 60605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Community Media Workshop ADDRESS:619 S. Wabash CITY:Chicago REGION;X-ABBREV=:Illinois COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:60605 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20081111T180000 DURATION:PT0S TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Capital Food Fight DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/511543/ ] The Capital Food Fight brings the food industry’s best talent together to support DC Central Kitchen’s unique brand of community empowerment. Dozens of hot restaurants serve signature dishes to guests while top chefs battle on-stage. Food critics and national celebrities are on hand to mingle with the crowd and add to the excitement. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/511543/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/511543/ DTSTAMP:20080426T131729 LAST-UPDATED:20080426T131729 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/240088/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/39649/":Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center @ 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.\, N.W.\, Washington\, District of Columbia 20004 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center ADDRESS:1300 Pennsylvania Ave.\, N.W. CITY:Washington REGION;X-ABBREV=:District of Columbia COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:20004 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/39649/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20081117 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20081118 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:New Media: Advocacy through Blogging DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/729488/ ] The one-day conference will present the results of the "New Media: Advocacy through Blogging" pilot-program of the Soros Foundation Romania. The first part of the conference will be dedicated to presentations made by the five teams of NGOs & new media experts involved in the project. During the second part of the day\, an expert in social media\, Beth Kanter (Boston\, USA)\, trainer and author of the blog "How Non-profits Can Use Social Media" \, will hold a workshop on the effective use of blogs and other social media tools for obtaining social change. Details about the program here: http://www.soros.ro/en/program_articol.php?articol=93 Details about the event are to be posted on the project's website no later than a month before the event. URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/729488/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/729488/ DTSTAMP:20080527T021624 LAST-UPDATED:20080527T021624 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/233928/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146770/":Soros Foundation Romania @ 33\, Caderea Bastiliei str.\, Bucharest\, Bucharest END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Soros Foundation Romania ADDRESS:33\, Caderea Bastiliei str. CITY:Bucharest REGION;X-ABBREV=:Bucharest COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:Romania POSTALCODE: URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/146770/ END:VVENUE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20090123T090000 DTEND:20090123120000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;INTERVAL=1;UNTIL=20090221T000000 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT SUMMARY:Professional Media Relations DESCRIPTION: [Full details at http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470175/ ] Participants in this intensive five Friday half-day training designed specifically for nonprofit communicators plan media campaigns around one of their own stories\, while learning basic public relations skills. Participants in the course also get the opportunity to develop a story and pitch it to journalists. The course includes one copy per organizations of Spin Works\, the nonprofit pR handbook\, and one copy of Getting on the Air\, Online & into Print 2009\, our indispensible directory of area media contacts plus many valuable handouts. Trainers: Thom Clark and Gordon Mayer For more information log on to http://www.newstips.org URL;VALUE=URI:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470175/ UID:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/470175/ DTSTAMP:20080407T113844 LAST-UPDATED:20080407T113844 CATEGORIES: ORGANIZER;CN=:X-ADDR:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/227207/ LOCATION;VENUE-UID="http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/":Community Media Workshop @ 619 S. Wabash\, Chicago\, Illinois 60605 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VVENUE X-VVENUE-INFO:http://evdb.com/docs/ical-venue/draft-norris-ical-venue.html NAME:Community Media Workshop ADDRESS:619 S. Wabash CITY:Chicago REGION;X-ABBREV=:Illinois COUNTRY;X-ABBREV=:United States POSTALCODE:60605 URL;X-LABEL=Venue Info:http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/128829/ END:VVENUE END:VCALENDAR