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Kicking it against cancer

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 8:09pm

If you're looking to get out before the end of the weekend and enjoy some mild temperatures, you can join in for a special event.

The inaugural Kick It 5K, benefitting the Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at Shelby Farms.

The Kosten Foundation is a collaborative effort between the Herb Kosten Family and the University of Tennessee, Memphis. According to the American Cancer Society, the five year survival rate for all stages of pancreatic cancer is just five percent.

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Sweet new way to raise money in Mid-South

Submitted by Kym Clark on Wednesday, March 16th, 8:50 am

CupcakeCamp Memphis is giving everyone a chance at a sweet indulgence for charity.

Agricenter International will become the sweet spot, when the global fundraiser makes camp for the Mid-South's biggest cupcake tasting on April 23. The "family-friendly charity celebration brings together local, professional, and amateur bakers, as well as people who love to eat cupcakes to raise money for a good cause."

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New Direction Christian Church hosts Career Conference

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Friday, March 11th, 2011, 7:06am

New Direction Christian Church hosts Career Conference

Saturday March 12 at 9am New Direction Christian Church hosts a “Back to work 2011 Career Conference.” During the conference you will have the opportunity to ask resume building questions from Human Resources Professionals. Click the link here to the New Direction website where you can read more about the career conference and view a schedule of events for Saturday’s workshop in preparation for the March 16 career fair.

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Engaged Couples Conference

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Monday, March 7th, 2011, 3:36pm

Getting married soon? Learn how to get a great start to your marriage at the Engaged Couples Conference at Bellevue Baptist Church.

The event is Saturday, March 26th, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost is $20 per couple
Couples who attend will be eligible to receive $60 off the cost of their marriage license.
For more information, please call 347-5740.

Information and image from by Bellevue Baptist Church.

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MemphisHires hosts career fair

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Monday, March 7th, 2011, 6:01am

MemphisHires is hosting a job fair Wednesday March 9 from 11am until 2pm, at the Memphis Hotel and Conference Center. During the job fair you will have the opportunity to meet with hundreds of employers and have your resume reviewed by experts. Click the link here to the MemphisHires website where you can register for the job fair and receive a list of participating employers.

Photo Courtesy MGNOnline

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Southeastern Shelby County School Makes Reading an Event

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Friday, March 4th, 2011, 10:04pm

Southeastern Shelby County School Makes Reading an Event

Community Readers Day at Highland Oaks Elementary School at 5252 Annandale Drive featured a host of local leaders reading books that the children chose.

Firefighters, police officers and other caring community members, like FM 100 legendary DJ Ron Olson, appeared at the Southeastern Shelby County school on Friday, March 4, 2011. I had the honor of reading two books to Ms. Seaton's 5th grade classroom which was filled with bright youngsters who proved to be an excellent audience.

Reading events took place nationwide earlier this week in honor of the birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 2nd. Now known as "Read Across America," this week has become the centerpiece for stressing the importance of reading to America's children.

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Dillard’s raises $37,000 for Ronald McDonald House

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, February 28th, 2011, 1:18pm

Dillard’s raises $37,000 for Ronald McDonald House

Dillard’s stores in Memphis and the Mid-South raised almost $37,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis through their holiday fundraising campaign.

Dillard’s has assisted the charity since 1994, and their 17th annual holiday fundraiser continued the company’s commitment to Ronald McDonald House with the sale of the exclusive Southern Living Ultimate Christmas Cookbook. The hardbound cookbook was available in over 300 Dillard’s stores nationwide and included over 340 delicious recipes and hundreds of inspiring photographs and ideas to make the holidays memorable.

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