Events

Forum held to help break the crime cycle

Submitted by Michael Addison on Sunday, September 9th, 3:43 pm

The juvenile justice system, much like adult incarceration, can become a revolving door for teenagers who get locked into a life of crime, with no hope of rehabilitation.

Memphis City Schools, in a partnership with several agencies, will host a forum that focuses on finding alternatives that target those teens in danger of allowing their criminal life to follow them into adulthood.

This forum will be hosted in conjunction with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, and Shelby County Disproportionate Minority Contact Taskforce.

The forum is Wednesday, September 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the MCS Teaching & Learning Academy located at 2485 Union Avenue.

For more information or to RSVP, contact John Hall, Coordinator for School House Adjustment Program Enterprise (S.H.A.P.E.), at 901-416-6259.

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Perkins pancakes benefit kids

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, September 8th, 2012, 8:57pm

Saturday, September 15 is Give Kids The World Pancake Day at Perkins Restaurants.

Customers can receive a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes. While there, making a donation to Give Kids The World benefits children with life-threatening illnesses by giving them the chance to experience a cost-free family vacation in central Florida.

It's all part of Perkins' "Full Tummy Full Heart" campaign.

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Race will honor victims of ovarian cancer

Submitted by Kym Clark on Thursday, September 6th, 11:34 am

(WMC-TV) - A 5k and one mile fun run will be held at Shelby Farms in order to honor the memory of people who have died from ovarian cancer.

The Teal For A Cure 5k and fun run will be held September 22 at 9 a.m.

In addition to the runs, there will be live music by the Wolf River Rednecks Band, a dove release, door prizes, and a silent auction.

For more information, visit the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation by clicking here.

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Launch Party For Upcoming Ballet Season

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Monday, September 3rd, 2012, 11:06pm

Ballet Memphis is preparing for the upcoming season of performances with a launch party on Saturday, September 7th.

Stop by & check out the fashion show in the costume shop, featuring dancers presenting costumes of yesterday, today & tomorrow.

Cost is $15 & Ballet Memphis is located at 7950 Trinity.

For more information, call (901)737-7322 or check out their website balletmemphis.org .

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Wounded Warrior Project hosting car show

Submitted by Danielle Wilburn on Friday, August 10th, 12:39 pm

(WMC-TV) - A local organization is inviting the Mid-South to give back to those who risked their lives on the battlefield. The Mid-South Rally for the Wounded Warrior Project is preparing for their first car and motorcycle show.

This group is partnering with the Landers Center with the hopes of raising money and awareness to support the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Pastner to speak at Chamber luncheon

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012, 12:52pm

(WMC-TV) - Josh Pastner will make the short trip from the University of Memphis campus to Southaven later this month to speak to the city's Chamber of Commerce.

Pastner, who's 75 wins are the most by a Tigers head coach in his first 3 years, will speak at the Chamber's Quarterly Luncheon on August 15 at the Landers Center.

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Blues festival will take over the Landers Center

Submitted by Danielle Wilburn on Monday, August 6th, 3:59 pm

(WMC-TV) - There's no need to pull out your blues albums next weekend. Some your favorite musicians will be in the Mid-South to let you know “The Blues Is Still Alright.” The Landers Center will host the 10th Annual Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival.

Todd Mastry, executive director of The Landers Center, said, “Memphis is the Blues and the Landers Center is proud to have hosted the Tri-State Blues Festival for the last 9 years, and we are really looking forward to celebrating the 10th year with Heritage Entertainment and the best Blues show in the Mid-South.”

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