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Memphis Redbirds ticket sales to benefit Make-A-Wish kids

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 1:51pm

Memphis Redbirds ticket sales to benefit Make-A-Wish kids

The Memphis Redbirds are teaming up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South to raise money to help make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses.

Fans who buy tickets for the Redbirds games on June 6, July 22, and August 17, can get $1 off their ticket. In addition to the discount, $5 of what fans pay for the ticket will be donated to the local Make-A-Wish chapter. The remainder of what is paid for the ticket will go to the local RBI (Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities) program, which teaches Memphis kids how to play baseball and form teams.

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Grizzlies forward becomes honorary duckmaster at Peabody Hotel

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Thursday, April 18th, 2013, 7:14pm

Grizzlies forward becomes honorary duckmaster at Peabody Hotel

(WMC-TV) - Memphis Grizzlies forward Quincy Pondexter took on a new role Thursday as Honorary Duckmaster at The Peabody Hotel.

Pondexter helped to march the famous ducks from the fountain in the lobby to the elevator that takes them to their rooftop palace.

The Peabody Duck March is a tradition dating back to 1933.

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Students plan march in Memphis for equal education

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, April 12th, 2013, 11:26am

Students plan march in Memphis for equal education

In the midst of a historic school merger between Memphis City and Shelby County Schools, students plan to march for quality and equal education in Memphis.

Modeled after the 1963 Children’s March in Birmingham, Alabama when students stood up against desegregation and discrimination, Memphis students plan to make their voices heard during a 1.5 miles march from Memphis City Hall to the National Civil Rights Museum on Saturday, April 20th.

SCHEDULE

•8:30AM CHECK-IN, CITY HALL

•9:30AM PRE-PROGRAM

•10:00AM MARCH BEGINS

•11:30AM CONCLUSION, MUSEUM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 12TH.

REGISTRATION IS FREE AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

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Rooftop concert series kicks off Thursday

Submitted by WMCTV Web Staff

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 4:17pm

Rooftop concert series kicks off Thursday

The public is cordially invited to HEAR Memphis: Free Rooftop Concerts at First United Methodist Church!

The concerts will take place every Thursday evening, beginning April 11 through May 16 at 7 p.m. Come and enjoy the best of Memphis music and the beautiful view of downtown on the roof of the John R. Pepper Building located at 204 North Second Street on the corner of Poplar Avenue and N. Second Street.

Memphis legend, singer Joyce Cobb, will bring her extraordinary vocal talents to headline the first concert on April 11.

You can grab a delicious dinner at the "Fuel Cafe" food truck that will be parked on site.

Parking is free at Poplar and Exchange. Everyone is welcome!

Other performers in the HEAR Memphis concert series include:

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Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 9:39am

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.