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Healthy Kids & Teens and the Camp Get Fit Foundation continue the fight against childhood obesity by providing an avenue for kids and teens to Get Fit and Live Healthy.

The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus within the areas of ZIP codes 38111, 38120 and 38128.

When you attend the Give the Gifts Dinner and Auction at the Memphis Marriott East on Thousand Oaks, you help bring light, sound, and hope to people living with visual and hearing impairments.

Memphis Animal Services has extended the deadline for entries in its logo contest to September 15, 2012.

Chick-fil-A restaurants in Memphis, Germantown, Southaven, Olive Branch and Millington are reaching out to customers and the community to help make sure all classrooms in Memphis City Schools, Shelby County Schools and Desoto County Schools are well stocked when students arrive in August.

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), officially launched the Memphis MBDA Business Center.

Come to the National Ornamental Metal Museum Saturday, July 14 for an iron pour and a hands-on demonstration of sand casting - the process of pouring molten metal into molds made of packed sand to produce one-of-a-kind objects.

Hope Street Group announces the extension of Memphis teacher, Dru Davidson, as a Hope Street Group National Teacher Fellow. The National Teacher Fellowship is a competitive program designed for teacher leaders wanting to share their expertise, experience and ideas in helping to shape education policy nationwide.

Creative Aging Mid-South presents the 3rd Annual Senior Variety Show hosted by Memphis University School, Sunday July 15 at 3 p.m.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced that the Hardin County Driver Service Center located at 60 Brazelton Street, Unit 10, in Savannah, Tenn., has reopened for business after temporarily closing for a building maintenance issue last week.

Dawg Dayz at the Drive-In is a 'paw-some' event benefiting local animal rescue groups.

Enjoy an evening of culinary and wine delights to benefit Special Olympics of Greater Memphis. Guests will mingle between tasting tables prepared by Memphis’ top chefs and enjoy fine wines selected to complement the cuisine.

GreenTech Automotive (GTA) will host a Talent Meet and Greet at its Horn Lake facility on Tuesday, July 10 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM for those interested in finding out more about GreenTech, current and future employment opportunities.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the Madison County Driver Service Center located at 100 Benchmark Circle in Jackson, Tenn. will temporarily close on Monday, July 16 and Tuesday, July 17 for facility renovations. The Madison County Driver Service Center will reopen during normal business hours at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18.

House of Ink tattoos and piercings is having its annual Backpack for Tatts drive July 30th, 31th, Aug 1st, and 2nd from the hours of 1P.M. Till 9 P.M.

The 5th annual Forrest Spence 5K is a wonderful event for all ages. On Saturday, Aug. 25, bring your friends and family to walk or run the 3.1-mile course through Overton Park.

St Francis of Assisi's CCM's Annual Children Consignment Clothing Sale begins July 26th and concludes July 28th @ St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced that the Hardin County Driver Service Center located at 60 Brazelton Street, Unit 10, in Savannah, Tenn. is temporarily closed due to an ongoing building maintenance issue. The center will be closed until further notice.

The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus within the areas of ZIP codes 38119 and 38125.

As part of an effort to educate the community on the core components of the plan, the commission is hosting a series of targeted engagements including several town halls positioned in various regions of the city in mid-July.

The Memphis Branch NAACP will host a Candidates Forum on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Mt. Olive CME Cathedral on 538 Linden at Lauderdale at 4:00 p.m. Candidates will make a brief presentation and be available for questions from the audience.

Tennessee Army National Guard soldiers from the 130th Military Police Company based in Memphis leave Tuesday, July 17, on the first leg of a journey taking them to Afghanistan for a one-year deployment as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

The Mississippi Flood Map Modernization Initiative Team will host a Flood Risk Open House from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2012, at the Department of Road Management, located at 2373 Gwynn Road in Nesbit.

On Wednesday, July 18, McDonald’s franchisees will have the opportunity to hire up to 1,000 new employees for crew and restaurant management positions at its restaurants across the Mid-South.

GPAC’s Ballet Program will once again offer young ballerinas the opportunity to tendu, tip-toe and twirl into the spotlight with the newly-announced fall 2012 class schedule.

It’s back and better than ever--join WEVL FM 89.9 friends and listeners on the grounds of the National Ornamental Metal Museum for the 24th annual Blues on the Bluff concert on Saturday, July 21.

To celebrate 30 years of ministry, Breath of Life Christian Center will host a series of events the week of July 9th-13th. A free performance from Grammy Award winning gospel artist CeCe Winans of the famous Winans family will kick off the celebration with a performance on Monday evening.

Family FunSpots!, a locally published family magazine and resource guide, will host their 2nd Annual All About Families Expo Saturday, August 4th from 11:00am until 4:00pm.

The Shelby County Health Department has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus within the areas of ZIP codes 38106, 38133, 38112, 38017 and 38104.

It was once on the brink of foreclosure, where crime statistics nearly out numbered residents, but in the last few years a once grim apartment complex in Hickory Hill has become one of the biggest success stories in Shelby County. Watch Video

Open Arms Care (OAC) will host its’ First Annual Open Arms Care Jazz and Wine Event, featuring the jazz styling of saxophonist, Mark Baker, Friday, August 3rd, 2012 from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Residents of Memphis serviced by City of Memphis Solid Waste Management whose regular collection day is Wednesday will receive garbage and recycling collection on Thursday, July 5th.

tnAchieves is holding a reception for prospective mentors for the 2013 school year on Monday, July 9, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Leadership Memphis.

The NAACP National Health Department is asking African-American church leaders across the country to join the NAACP in a national ‘Day of Unity’ on Sunday, July 8, 2012, to announce the release of the pastoral brief and training manual entitled The Black Church and HIV: The Social Justice Imperative.

The Memphis Zoo plans to open a new prehistoric exhibit featuring 15 animatronic creatures.

MATA’s fixed route and MATAplus services will operate on a Sunday schedule on Wednesday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

Le Bonheur patients Ann and Mary Quay Wilson will be among the more than 25 children making a special trip to Washington D.C. on July 23-25 to advocate for children’s health care.

On Thursday, July 12 from 5-6:30pm, GPAC will host a mixer for the Young Professionals Group of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce.

Here's a look at some upcoming events at the National Civil Rights Museum, beginning Thursday, July 5.

Hundreds of men and women are expected to attend the 2012 Christian Business Expo taking place in Memphis, TN on Saturday, July 14, 2012.

Alpha Omega Veterans Services in Memphis is enlisting area residents to help the organization win a $25,000 The Home Depot gift card and a full set of 50 Ryobi 18V ONE+ Lithium Ion power tools in July by voting daily in The Home Depot Foundation’s second annual Aprons in Action Facebook contest.

Come out and enjoy all the events at the 29th Annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival, July 6th & 7th at the Ripley City Park.

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced that the Dyer County Driver Service Center located at 361 James H. Rice Road in Dyersburg is temporarily closed due to a building maintenance issue. The facility will be closed until further notice.

For its 14th consecutive year, Agape Child & Family Services will host its HeartLight Celebration, a memorable night featuring Dr. Maya Angelou, one of the most influential women of our time.

Baptist Women’s Hospital will present a series of Health and Wellness talks to be held at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library starting in August.

Hundreds of parents and children are expected to attend the 4th of July Back2School Celebration and Health Fair taking place on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at the Hollywood Community Center.

On August 2 – 4, 2012, fans of the theatre will converge on Memphis for a performance smorgasbord unlike any other during the first annual Women’s Theatre Festival of Memphis (WTFM).

The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security today announced that the Dyer County Driver Service Center located at 361 James H. Rice Road in Dyersburg has reopened effective Tuesday, July 3.

Kevin Whitted of the Kevin Whitted Basketball Services, and formerly of the Springfield Armor NBA D-League is pleased to announce that the Summer Elite camp will feature Memphis’ own, Cedric Henderson.