Events

TN Economic Development official to speak

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, December 4th, 9:56 am

Ted Townsend, the regional director of West Tennessee for the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, will be speaking at the annual free networking social for supply chain professionals on Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi’s Parish Life Center, 8151 Chimneyrock Blvd.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals hosts this annual free networking event, which is sponsored by Robert Half Technology. Professionals in multiple industries will attend and can provide free career advice, especially for those in a job transition. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, click here.

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Pre-register now to audition for America's Got Talent

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Friday, November 30th, 2012, 4:56pm

Pre-register now to audition for America's Got Talent

It’s time to show your skills - America’s Got Talent is searching the Mid-South for people who can prove they have what it takes to participate in one of the hottest competitions on television.

On Dec. 11, America's Got Talent will hold auditions at Memphis Cook Convention Center at 255 North Main Street.

On that day, the opening hours will be approximately 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

These are first-round auditions for acts that want to perform on the show for the next season.

There are no audience tickets to view the acts auditioning in this first round.

AGT has announced that pre-registration is now open.

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6th Annual SPAYtacular Gala and Silent Auction

Submitted by Jamel Major on Friday, November 30th, 9:35 am

Mid-South Spay & Neuter Services invites the community to attend the 6th Annual SPAYtacular Gala and Silent Auction on Sunday, Dec. 9 at the Jack Robinson Gallery in Downtown Memphis.

This “Barkin’ Brunch” for pet-lovers and party-people is the biggest fundraiser of the year for MSNS and plays a large part in funding the following year.

Enjoy mimosas, a bloody Mary bar, beer, wine, and brunch food favorites.

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Planned Parenthood participates World AIDS Day testing events

Submitted by Joan Carr, Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 4:53pm

Planned Parenthood participates World AIDS Day testing events

Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region is participating in two World AIDS Day observances this Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1.

On Friday, Nov. 30, Planned Parenthood will be providing free HIV testing and prevention counseling at a World AIDS Day event hosted by State Representative G. A. Hardaway and Mayor A C Wharton at Memphis City Hall.

It is 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

On Saturday, Dec.1, Planned Parenthood will be providing free HIV testing and prevention counseling at the Faith and AIDS Conference at Christ Missionary Baptist Church.

It is from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Planned Parenthood Greater Memphis Region is a leading agency in HIV education and prevention services in the Mid-South.

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Special needs organization hosts Christmas fashion show

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, November 23rd, 2012, 7:54am

Special needs organization hosts Christmas fashion show

Hands of Love is a non-profit organization founded by a mother whose child has special needs.

Their goal is to provide children and families with special needs a helping hand through educational, therapeutic and physical activities.

Hands of Love founder Tasha Love says the organization is dedicated to lending a hand to special needs families but they need your help.

Hands of Love is hosting a Fashion Show/Christmas Party on December 8, 2012 at Brinson’s Downtown (341 Madison Ave) from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. for children of all ages with special needs.

Love says family and friends will be coming out to show support for this special event but they are asking the public to join them on this special day to celebrate their children. Tickets are just $5.

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Run off that turkey and race for recovery

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 9:27pm

Run off that turkey and race for recovery

If turkey and all the trimmings expand your waistline this Thanksgiving, head for Overton Park on Saturday morning, November 24.

You can reduce your mid-section and at the same time, help an agency that serves as a path to recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction.

The 5th annual Memphis Recovery Centers 5K will start at 9 o’clock Saturday morning with day of race registration opening an hour earlier at 8 o’clock.

If you’d like to pre-register online, you can do so by clicking here.

MRC specializes in helping teenagers recover from drug and alcohol abuse. The agency houses a school certified by the Tennessee Board of Education so that youngsters, who are in one of the MRC’s residential treatment centers, can stay in school.

MRC also treats adults of all ages and has done so since 1970.

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Holiday carols take over the Peabody lobby

Submitted by Jeremy Jones on Monday, November 19th, 4:33 pm

Who wouldn't want to spend the holidays with this bunch?!

For the past few years, Action News 5 has hosted a "jingle mingle" of sorts at the legendary Peabody Hotel where the community is invited to meet our news team and celebrate the season.

Anna Marie Hartman, Justin Hanson, Kym Clark and some of Memphis' finest musicians (like Ms. Ruby Wilson featured above) serenade audiences with Christmas carols and holiday favorites.

We're planning to do it again this year - though no date has been announced - and we're still finalizing the lineup.

The Peabody Hotel staff and guests are gracious enough to let us take over their lobby for an hour to record our carols and then broadcast them at a later date.

Take a look at the lineup for this year's holiday choir concerts at the Peabody Hotel - and when we know when our "Jingle Mingle" will take place - we will add it to the list.

Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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