Events

Mud Island events for July

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 5:22pm

Press release:

Sunday, July 4, 2010
Mud Island’s Birthday Celebration
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free
Mud Island River Park is celebrating 28 years and we want you to join us! We’ll have kiddie rides, crafts, moonbounce, and more.

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Summer debate instititute registration extended

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 5:14pm

Press relase

Summer Debate Institute Announced
When: July 19 - 23
Hours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM Daily
Where: University of Memphis
Theatre and Communications Building
This program is offered free of charge to all MCS high school students. Non-MCS high school students may attend for a fee of $300.00.
During the program we will prepare the students to debate the national high-school policy debate topic for 2010-2011. We will provide instruction, core files and supplies. Students must bring their own lunch, or money to purchase lunch on campus. Students are also responsible for their own transportation.
Pre-Registration is required. Registration forms are available on the website, www.memphisdebate.org and must be completed and sent to:
Memphis Urban Debate League
Attn: Chrysti Chandler Burnett
205 N.

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Trash pick up for July 4th weekend

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 5:08pm

Press release:

City of Memphis Division of Public Works
Solid Waste Collection Schedule for Independence Day Holiday

City of Memphis government will observe the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 5th. Therefore, residents of Memphis serviced by the City whose regular collection day is Monday will receive garbage and recycling collection on Tuesday, July 6th. There will be little or no collection of yard debris and excess trash outside carts on Tuesday while crews concentrate on servicing Monday and Tuesday garbage carts only. As with all holiday weeks, residents are reminded that collection of yard debris and excess trash may be limited all week due to volume and the short work week. Normal service will resume the following week.
Homes serviced by City contractor All Star Waste Systems will receive regular garbage cart and recycling collection on Monday; however, Monday residents should be mindful there will be no collection

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First Church patriotic celebration

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 2nd, 2010, 4:53pm

Press release:

FIRST CHURCH
PATRIOTIC CELEBRATION
Sunday, July 4, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Put on your red, white and blue and join the First Church congregation in the sanctuary for a special "Patriotic Celebration" on Sunday, July 4, at 9:00 a.m., 204 N. Second Street, Memphis, TN 38105.

What a privilege it is to be able to gather to honor our country’s 224th birthday and celebrate the freedom the United States of America affords us.

The First Church Choir, soloists and instrumentalists will bring thrilling music.....some old, some new. Audience participation will be encouraged.

Free Parking. Nursery Available. Everyone Welcome.

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Bowling for Backpacks

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, June 28th, 2010, 5:17pm

MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES HEAD COACH LIONEL HOLLINS TO HOST BOWLING FOR BACKPACKS EVENT AUGUST 14

MEMPHIS, Tennessee— Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins is inviting all basketball and bowling fans in the Mid-South to join him and special guests for another year of The Lionel Hollins Bowling for Backpacks event on Saturday, August 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Winchester Bowl on 3703 South Mendenhall Road.

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Patriotic pops organ concert

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Monday, June 28th, 2010, 5:13pm

Press release:

Patriotic Pops
Organ Concert
Wed., June 30
6:30 p.m.

Bring the whole family to St. Mary's to hear organist Scott Elsholz perform a concert of patriotic music, including settings of The Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Yankee Doodle, a real country Hoe-Down, and the finale, Stars and Stripes Forever with Melissa Elsholz on the piccolo. This concert is free and open to the public, so invite your friends and come whistle along! Reception follows.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
700 Poplar Ave. – Memphis TN 38105
901.527.3361

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Seventy-six people to become American citizens in Independence Day ceremonies

Submitted by Stuart Ervin on Friday, June 25th, 6:08 pm

US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will administer the Oath of Allegiance to 76 candidates who will become American citizens during two naturalization ceremonies in honor of Independence Day.

The first ceremony will be held Friday, July 2 at the USCIS Memphis Field Office at 842 Virginia Run Cover at 2 p.m. Fifty-three people from 23 countries will become US citizens.

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