Events

Race will honor victims of ovarian cancer

Submitted by Kym Clark on Thursday, September 6th, 11:34 am

(WMC-TV) - A 5k and one mile fun run will be held at Shelby Farms in order to honor the memory of people who have died from ovarian cancer.

The Teal For A Cure 5k and fun run will be held September 22 at 9 a.m.

In addition to the runs, there will be live music by the Wolf River Rednecks Band, a dove release, door prizes, and a silent auction.

For more information, visit the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation by clicking here.

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Allstate Tailgate Tour to stop in Memphis for Southern Heritage Classic

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012, 12:33pm

The Allstate Tailgate Tour, a unique and interactive fan experience visiting college football stadiums across the country, will make an appearance in Memphis before the Tennessee State Tigers take on the Jackson State Tigers in the annual Southern Heritage Classic on Saturday, September 8.

From creating signs in support of the Tigers to participating in games for a chance to win tailgate items, fans can take part in a variety of family-friendly activities at the Allstate Tailgate Tour. Fans can also take commemorative pictures of themselves to share instantly on social media.

At the tour, fans will also be invited to enter the “Allstate 60 Seconds of Mayhem Sweepstakes,” where two finalists will compete in a field goal kick competition at the Allstate Sugar Bowl to win a VIP trip to the 2013 BCS National Championship in Miami.

The Allstate Tailgate Tour will be open from 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on September 8 at Lot 15 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

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PACE to host Safety Day for Kids

Submitted by Jenn Allmon, News Producer

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012, 10:56am

Memphis City School's Division of Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) is sponsoring a Safety Day for Kids.

This is an opportunity to teach children about fire safety and prevention, emergency preparedness during a storm or earthquake and stranger danger. Local firefighters, police officers, paramedics and McGruff the Crime Dog will be on hand to teach families techniques to avoid stranger danger and demonstrate life-saving methods to keep children safe. Parents will also receive fingerprinting kits and I.D. badges for children in case of an emergency.

What: Safety Day for Kids

When: Tuesday, September 11, 2012, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Where: Children’s Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Avenue

For more information or to RSVP, call (901) 416-7264.

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Mayor Wharton to receive award

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, September 4th, 5:50 am

Mayor A C Wharton is scheduled to receive special honors at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, NC on Tuesday, the official opening day of the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

Wharton will receive the Susan Burgess Memorial Award from the board of directors of the Democratic Municipal Officials. The award is given annually to “an outstanding Democratic Municipal Official committed to improving public education.”

For more information, click here.

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Launch Party For Upcoming Ballet Season

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Monday, September 3rd, 2012, 11:06pm

Ballet Memphis is preparing for the upcoming season of performances with a launch party on Saturday, September 7th.

Stop by & check out the fashion show in the costume shop, featuring dancers presenting costumes of yesterday, today & tomorrow.

Cost is $15 & Ballet Memphis is located at 7950 Trinity.

For more information, call (901)737-7322 or check out their website balletmemphis.org .

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LeMoyne-Owen celebrates 150 years with night of music

Submitted by Danielle Wilburn on Wednesday, August 22nd, 3:25 pm

(WMC-TV) - As LeMoyne-Owen prepares to celebrate a milestone they are hoping their neighbors as well as the people in Memphis and surrounding areas will join the party. The college has been a part of the community for 150 years and they are planning several events to commemorate this achievement.

Next month the school will fill the air with music with their “symphony on the lawn” event featuring the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. This free concert was created five years ago to entertain families and to and to enhance to the South Memphis community.

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LeMoyne-Owen event to commemorate the Middle Passage

Submitted by Danielle Wilburn on Wednesday, August 22nd, 12:48 pm

(WMC-TV) - A local college is preparing to educate the Memphis community with an American history lesson. LeMoyne-Owen College will celebrate the 19th annual Middle Passage Commemoration. This event was established by history professor Dr. Randolph Meade Walker.

Walker wanted to give students and the general public an opportunity to take into account the positive contributions of African American laborers throughout American history. This commemorative event will feature a proper examination of the impact African Americans have had on the United States economy.

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