The First Annual Family Day White Out Extravaganza

Submitted by C Yvonne Perkins, WMC-TV Photojournalist

Sunday, May 1st, 2011, 4:06pm

The First Annual Family Day White Out Extravaganza

Looking for a fun family event without all the hassle? Well look no further!

Reunion Memphis and Aaron Jones Productions along with Building Blocks Mentoring Program presents the First Annual Family Day White Out Extravaganza.

This is a city-wide event where young people and their families can come out and enjoy a fun-filled day of activities, including a red-carpet VIP entrance, games, food, contests, face painting and a youth dance. There will also be a performances by Memphis’ own Lil’ P-Nut.

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Junior League hoping weather stays dry for 5K

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Sunday, May 1st, 2011, 6:29am

If you're looking to get some exercise before partaking in all the championship barbecue being served up this month, the Junior League of Memphis 5K for Kids is happening on Saturday, May 7, at 9 a.m.

It's your chance to to get a good run (or walk) in and help support an organization seeking to raise awareness of the epidemic of childhood obesity. According to the Junior league website, Tennessee currently ranks third in the nation for childhood obesity and the risk is also high for Mid-South children to develop Type 2 Diabetes.

The race starts at the Junior League of Memphis, located at 3475 Central Ave.

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Southern Black Writers, Arts Festival coming to Memphis

Submitted by Jamel Major on Saturday, April 30th, 11:10 am

The Southern Black Writers and Arts Film Festival is April 28 through May 1.

It's a time to honor new and established black writers from Memphis and around the country.

Films from local, national, and international filmmakers will be featured.

Contact Hilton Hotel East for more information at 901-762-7445.

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Ham Radio Training Offered at Shelby County Emergency Operations Center

Submitted by Brent Green

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 9:32pm

Ham Radio Training Offered at Shelby County Emergency Operations Center

Walter Cronkite, Chet Akins, Marlon Brando and Queen Noor of Jordan. What do these famous people have in common? They are all amateur "ham" radio operators!

Amateur radio is the licensed and private use of designated radio bands for purposes of emergency and recreational communications. It is licensed by national governments. The saying goes, "when all else fails, ham radio works!" And there are over two million ham radio operators in the United States.

The Shelby County Office of Preparedness HLS/EMA, under the direction of Bob Nations, Jr., is offering amateur "ham" radio training at the Emergency Operations Center every Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., for 10 weeks,

Office of Preparedness Reserve Ham Hilliard will facilitate the class to provide information to help the ham radio beginner achieve the "Technician" level license.

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Deputies: drive on closed road, get a ticket

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 5:55pm

Deputies: drive on closed road, get a ticket

Because of the high risk of flooding throughout county, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is asking citizens to observe the rules regarding road closures.

“The danger of flooding on roads and in neighborhoods is real and very dangerous”, said Shelby County Sheriff Bill Oldham. “We want to make sure that all of our citizens are aware and stay safe.”

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MLGW Helps Seniors "Play It Cool"

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 2:41pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

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YoLo's Italian gelato redefines "dessert"

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Friday, April 29th, 2011, 2:17pm

YoLo's Italian gelato redefines "dessert"

Don't call it "ice cream."

Don't call it "soft serve."

Don't order dessert at your favorite restaurant after dinner.

You should order an authentic Italian gelato at YoLo instead (http://www.yolofroyo.com/).

Will Johnson is YoLo's executive chef at its Midtown Memphis location, 6 S. Cooper St. He said gelato is an Italian dessert with its origins in Rome. It boasts a smoother texture than yogurt.

Creamier than ice cream, without all the cream.

"It's got about ten percent less milk-fat than your typical ice cream," said Chef Johnson. "We chill it colder. We have an extremely long aging time on the base that we make. It's about six hours. It blooms just like you would a bread-starter."

Start your mouth-watering.

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