For the second year, the Downtown Memphis Commission is partnering with 5R Processors Ltd. to celebrate America Recycles Day with a Downtown e-Recycle Drive on Tuesday, November 15 from 3 – 6:30pm at the Central Station pavilion (Front and GE Patterson).

Almost 7 tons of obsolete computers and electronic devices were collected at last year’s inaugural drive, and organizers expect to exceed that amount this year.  Acceptable items include computers, televisions, printers, cameras, cell phones, VCRs, and CD/DVD players.

There is a $25 processing fee for any items that contain freon. All hard drives will be cleaned using Department of Defense-approved processes, and a certificate of harddrive cleaning will be available, if desired, for $10 per drive.  There are no other fees or charges.

Loretta Claiborne will be the guest speaker for The Arc Mid-South’s 16th Annual “Achieve Beyond Expectation” Benefit Gala, designated to raise funds for the agency’s crucial work for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).  On Saturday, October 15th at Hilton Memphis, The Arc Mid-South will roll out the red carpet for the event as the agency welcomes Claiborne to the Mid-South to testify how she “Achieves Beyond Expectation.”

Here's a great cake recipe that's sure to be a hit with your friends and family!

Make your favorite yellow cake recipe or box cake.  Make cake in two, eight inch round pans. After cake is cooled, slice each layer in half horizontally so you now have four layers.

Frosting:

1/4 lb. butter or margarine (1 stick)

3/4 cup sugar (white granulated)

2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add melted chocolate and vanilla.  Beat until smooth.  Add eggs one at a time, beating for 5 minutes after each.  Chill before spreading on cake.  Frost between layers and top of cake.  Refrigerate.