Parents & kids

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 12:14pm

Mayor Luttrell continues family life series with Just Care Family Network

Shelby County Government continues to partner with faith-based organizations and other groups to host Mayor Mark Luttrell’s Family Life Series. Representatives from Shelby County Government and other agencies will speak at Keel Avenue Baptist Church during a five month series of presentations.

On May 16, the CDC issued its first comprehensive report on children's mental health describing federal activities that track children’s mental disorders in the United States.

Tonight’s series, led by Just Care Family Network Executive Director Dr. Altha Stewart, will aim at “Helping Children and Youth Affected by Crime and Violence”

“Just Care Family Network is honored to be a part of this series.

Memphis residents released balloons with messages of hope at a recent Just Care Family Network community block party during awareness month

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Rockin Robin to highlight Lakeland Outdoors Festival

Submitted by Brent Green

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 7:29pm

The City of Lakeland will host the 2nd Annual Outdoors Festival at International Harvester Park on May 4th, 2013 from 9 a.m.

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Singleton Community Center Day Camp returns for summer

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 8:51am

If you are looking for a safe, but fun place for your children to attend this summer, check out the Summer Day Camp at Singleton Community Center in Bartlett. The program runs from June 3 - August 2, Monday thru Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Registration is open now, same hours as the camp, until the camp is full. Lots of fun for the kids and some field trips! For more information, call Singleton Community Center at (901) 385-5593.

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Action News 5 Staff Opinion: Future Forecasters

Submitted by Ron Childers, Meteorologist

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 8:42am

Action News 5 Staff Opinion: Future Forecasters

I was out Saturday morning meeting friends for breakfast at a local restaurant.

While there I noticed out of the corner of my eye a young girl snapping a picture in our direction and then walking out the door.

A couple of minutes later a woman approached me and asked if I'd mind taking a picture with her daugther. As it turns out it was the young girl I'd just seen.

Her name is Lauren Suiter a student a Woodland Elementary and an aspiring meteorologist. Even though I wasn't wearing my typical weatherman attire, Lauren recognized me and it was me she was taking the picture of! I'm so happy that she and her mom returned because it gave us a chance to chat about her interest in weather and her future as a meteorologist. I think it's wonderful that kids start thinking about a career while young.

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Local consignment store opens in new location

Submitted by Karen Bray on Thursday, March 28th, 7:51 am

Summer Kids, a locally owned children’s consignment store, is now open at their new location. Now parents can continue finding great deals at 5266 Summer Ave. It is in the Perimeter Shopping Center, near Gardenridge, just to the left of Aaron's.

If you have baby or maternity items you want to sell, Summer Kids is starting to accept buying drop-offs at their new location on Friday, March 29. The most wanted items are jeans, spring maternity, shoes, baby equipment, boys clothes sizes 2T – 5, girls sizes 6-8, long-sleeve shirts, preemie & newborn clothes.

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Bartlett library to hold annual book sale

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer

Wednesday, March 20th, 2013, 7:14am

Bartlett library to hold annual book sale

Friends of the Bartlett Library will hold their Annual Book Sale April 19 to 21 at the BSMC Banquet Hall, adjacent to the library.

Thousands of books for adults and children, will be on sale priced from 25 cents to $2.

Admission is free, and the times are: Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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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.