Events

Youth Villages 5K kicks 10 Miler into mix

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Friday, December 14th, 2012, 3:56pm

Youth Villages 5K kicks 10 Miler into mix

Organizers of Memphis’ oldest 5K race, the Youth Villages 5K, will zip around the Ridgeway Loop on Saturday morning, April 20, 2013.

But for the first time, runners will have the choice of going more than three times as far as a 5K: 10 miles!

“We wanted to add a new flair to the event and encourage people to challenge themselves with a 10miler as well as attract a different type of runner (long distance) to run our race.

"We want to be fresh and inviting for people of all ages and abilities to participate," said Aaron Keegan, Development Manager at Youth Villages.

In fact, the number of 5K races has exploded across the Mid-South during the YV5K’s thirty years of existence.

The race is a key fund raiser for Youth Villages, a Memphis based agency that cares for emotionally and behaviorally troubled children.

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Memphis Grizzlies' players host event benefiting the Stax Music Academy

Submitted by Jeremy Jones on Wednesday, December 12th, 5:59 pm

Memphis Grizzlies' Tony Allen, Mike Conley, Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph are this year's hosts at the ninth annual Staxtacular event benefiting the Stax Music Academy.

Staxtacular 2013 will take place Saturday, January 26 at 7 p.m. at the Stax Museum, located at 926. E. McLemore Avenue in Memphis.

The entire Memphis Grizzlies team and coaching staff will be in attendance - and we're told the party won't stop until the lights go out!

Staxtacular is the largest fund-raiser of the year for Soulsville and takes place during the Stax Museum's 10th Anniversary.

Complimentary valet parking, live and silent auctions, and a 7:30 p.m. performance by the world-famous Stax Music Academy kick off a night of performances by the Bo-Keys with Percy Wiggins.

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New Year's Eve events in Memphis

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012, 5:31pm

If you like to plan in advance, take a look at these New Year's Eve events going on in Memphis and the Mid-South area.

This is an ongoing list, if you have events to contribute then please add them in the comments.

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Parade cancellations and postponements

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Saturday, December 8th, 2012, 3:37pm

According to the City of Bartlett Director of Community Relations, the City of Bartlett Christmas Parade has been canceled.

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Memphis businesses team up to give away more than 1,000 bikes

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 4:23pm

Memphis businesses team up to give away more than 1,000 bikes

Several Memphis businesses have teamed up to help give some Mid-South children a happier Christmas.

It’s a program to give 1,000 bikes to kids between five and 13-years-old in a community-wide holiday endeavour.

The Boys & Girls Club, Wal-Mart, Tax Pros, the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program, Regions Bank and Bank of America have joined with founder and director of Ultimate Athletics Leigh Greer.

Ultimate Athletics is a nonprofit organization known for it national Math, Drills and Skills program.

To qualify, parents must fill out an application at the Boys & Girls Club and any Tax Pros’ locations:

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Mid-South Christmas Parades

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 4:09pm

Bartlett

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'Great Cupcake Giveaway' benefits Mid-South Food Bank

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Friday, December 7th, 2012, 12:40pm

Gigi’s Cupcakes has teamed up with Mid-South Food Bank to hold a food drive with a sweet return.

On Friday, Dec. 14 from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m., Gigi’s Cupcakes will invite customers to bring at least three nonperishable food items to any of the four Gigi’s locations and exchange their donation for a free gourmet cupcake.

Gigi’s Cupcakes owner Marilyn Weber said this is the second annual Great Cupcake Giveaway to benefit Mid-South Food Bank and to raise awareness of food insecurity in the greater Memphis Area.

Gigi’s Cupcakes of Memphis donates to numerous schools, nonprofits and community fundraisers throughout the year, but opportunities that focus on making food abundant and accessible to all Memphians and Mid Southerners exemplifies the heart of the local bakery’s mission.

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