The Bunker Dance Center is hosting the 6th Annual Dancers Making a Difference in Las Vegas again this year.  The Benefit Dance Concert is going to be held on April 22, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Cashman Center Theatre.  Tickets can be purchased for $15.  All proceeds benefit Rising Star Outreach.   Kathy Bunker, owner/artistic director of Bunker Dance Center started...

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Sometimes we like to highlight a group or individuals that are examples of Change Agents. This next group are using their change for change. Jeanie Owens from Towne Meadows Elementary School explains how her school is making a difference: "Here at Towne Meadows Elementary in Gilbert, AZ I formed a club about 7 years ago called RAK, or Random Acts of Kindness. We...

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TOKYO, March 27, 2014 /NEWS.GNOM.ES/ —  To see the online article CLICK HERE Photo from: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/ It would be hard to overstate the rapturous welcome given to the Dalai Lama when he visited a community of people affected by leprosy in India recently. The feeling was clearly mutual. “Dear brothers and sisters, I am extremely happy to come here and see you,” the spiritual leader told a crowd...

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Photo from: http://www.festivalofcolorsusa.com/festival-of-colors/spanish-fork/ The festival of colors celebrating Holi is this weekend at the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork on March 29th and 30th.  We hope you are able to join in the fun and partake of the celebration.  For more information on the celebration CLICK HERE. As you can see from the photo above there is a lot of clean...

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Durga P. is in 4th standard. She is described as being one of the most obedient and artistic girls at the Peery Matriculation School. According to her teachers, she listens carefully during class and is an excellent class leader. She is known to be very respectful and is often seen helping others. Her favorite subject is science. She has been earning 90% or...

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    Join Hugh Jackman and many others in the fight against poverty.  A poverty that plagues and perpetuates leprosy colonies in India everyday.   How to participate:           Visit Live below the line online and Partner with Rising Star Outreach Create your personal fundraising page Start a team and tell your friends and family what it means to live...

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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead             About 14 years ago a group of five women in Atlanta, Georgia gathered around a kitchen table to discuss how to help those in India affected by the horrible disease of leprosy. Becky Douglas, a housewife and mother...

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Join Rising Star Outreach and volunteers from the past, current volunteers and those that are interested in going to India for a night of culture.   You won't want to miss this event being held at the Krishna Temple on March 22nd from 5 pm to 7pm. We need your help!   We know that when you are in India the photos that...

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Did you know that March is National Reading Month?  It fits perfectly with our weather, perfect time to enjoy the beginning of spring with rainy cool temperatures.  We can grab a blanket and curl next to the fire and grow our imagination and knowledge. Here are some recommendations for those that are looking for some good books: Adults: Behind the Beautiful Forevers Creating...

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