All Memphis Public Library Locations Closed for Labor Day

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 6:05pm

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

LIBRARY CLOSED LABOR DAY

All locations of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed Monday,
September 6 for Labor Day.

Customers have the option of reserving and renewing books by going to
www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047. The Library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. Downloadable audio books can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.

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Renovations finished at Walmart

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 4:51pm

Workers have finished upgrading the Walmart at 6520 Memphis-Arlington Road and the store celebrated its reopening Friday morning.

Here’s some information from the company:

The 39,000-square-foot store will carry a full line of groceries, including fresh produce, frozen foods, meat and dairy products, and organic items.

The renovated store created an additional 40 jobs during the remodel and will employ approximately 114 associates.

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September 2010 Library Calendar

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 4:08pm

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

September 2010 Library Calendar

September is National Library Card Sign up Month – if you don’t have one, come by one of our 19 locations and get the smartest card!

Wednesday, September 1
•   I Love My Library Card Contest starts. Third grade students can write a sentence and complete activities for a chance to win a prize book of their very own and a book for their school. Details available at memphislibrary.org.
•   Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World Exhibit, 1st Floor Gallery, Open thru September 14.
•   Teen & Tween Manga Book Club, 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 2
•   Internet Basics, North Branch, 1192 Vollintine, 10:00 a.m. Registration required, call 276-6631.

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Brother's Grill & Seafood hosts Fundraiser

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, 11:21pm

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

We are raising money for the Make A Wish Foundation and would greatly appreciate any assistance that you may give us in adding our event to your calendar and/or media outlets.

Our event will be held at Brother's Grill and Seafood at 2204 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133. We will have a Poker Run, games and fun for all ages, a music fest and auction/raffle. All events begin at 11 am.

If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns you may contact Jeff Young via cell phone at 901-409-9269, via e-mail at jyoungrivertrace@yahoo.com or myself, Amy Jenkins Pirtle via cell phone at 901-484-9161 or via e-mail at amyjenkinspirtle@gmail.com

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School gives back to celebrate anniversary

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, 3:57pm

Normally, you don’t give gifts on your birthday, but that’s exactly what St. Ann Catholic School in Bartlett is doing to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Here’s the information:

The year-long celebration kicks-off with a birthday party on Sept.10, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. The celebration will take place inside the old gymnasium at St. Ann School.

As part of the celebration school and parish officials have chosen five charities in the Memphis area to honor.

Each grade will be given a charity to support along with a list of specific items to collect.

The five charities are as follows:

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A Diamond in the Rough

Submitted by Ryan Arthur on Wednesday, September 1st, 4:48 pm

The Links at Cottonwoods is a golf experience like no other. This 18-hole Hale Irwin-designed championship course has a Scottish links feel with gentle rolling fairways, three lakes and beautifully landscaped cart paths. Cottonwoods is a par 72, 7,000-yard challenge for seasoned players and offers a sense of adventure and fun for the novice. It is open to the public so you can just come and play or make it a weekend getaway.The Links at Cottonwoods offers all the amenities you'd expect from a world-class championship golf course. The club house is the perfect place to relax after an exhilarating afternoon on the greens. And if you're hungry, grab a bite to eat at the club house restaurant. The pro shop has the latest golf accessories, clothing and equipment. Cottonwoods has recived some great awards like; Voted Best Golf by the 2007 Casino Player Awards and Top 40 Casino Golf Courses by Golf Digest.

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Midtown family hosts supply drive for the troops

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010, 12:28pm

Information from Project Care Troops

Henley Distributing Co., LLC and Project Care Troops will host a supply drive for the troops on September 11, 2010 starting at 9:00a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m.

Volunteers will be on hand to collect the items outside Henley Distributing which is located at 3090 Broad Ave in Memphis. Organizers will also have available a small area set up so visitors can create cards or letters for the troops. Those cards and letters will be placed into the care packages headed overseas.

Items requested include:

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