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Lakeland’s Seniors plan annual Holiday Potluck Luncheon

Monday, November 12th, 2012, 11:52pm

Seniors 55 and over are encouraged to bring their favorite covered dish that serves at least eight, to share with the group and entertainers to the annual Lakeland Seniors Holiday Potluck Luncheon. The luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m., Friday, November 16th at the IH Clubhouse on Canada Road.

There will be a delicious meal, great conversation, door prizes and entertainment provided by the Steppin' Out Dancers. If you missed seeing the Steppin' Out Dancers last year, you don't want to miss seeing them this year!

The Steppin' Out Dancers were started in 1990 by Bill Westbrook and his wife, Bess. The Westbrooks were retired dance teachers with dancing schools for 40 years in the states of TN, AR and MO. When Bill passed away in May, 2006, his daughter Connie Wilbanks took over the classes. The ladies, mostly in their 50, 60 and 70's, take classes each week at the McWherter Senior Center.

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Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Wednesday, November 7th, 2012, 5:44pm

Multi-state marketing honors awarded to Southwest Tennessee Community College

Information provided by Southwest Tennessee Community College

Southwest Tennessee Community College won three awards at the National Conference for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) District 2 Conference for outstanding achievement in marketing communications.

The Medallion Awards ceremony was part of the NCMPR District 2 Fall District Conference, held October 21-24, 2012 at the Omni Oceanfront Hotel in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

NCMPR District 2 is comprised of community colleges in 11 states, along with the Bahamas and Bermuda. The NCMPR District 2 Medallion Awards is an annual awards' celebration honoring the marketing and communication efforts of community college marketing and public relations professionals.

Southwest received awards in the following categories:

Print Publications – Class Schedule
Silver – Spring 2012 Corporate Training and Continuing Education Schedule

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Lakeland establishes adopt a street program to 'put litter in its place'

Submitted by Brent Green

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012, 8:34pm

The City of Lakeland has implemented a new Adopt A Street Program to assist in cleaning up roadside litter.

The city is inviting volunteer groups or families to help put litter in its place.

It is anticipated that over 5,000 pounds of litter will be collected alongside major roads and streets in Lakeland this year, which would exceed last year’s figure of 3,468 pounds. That's a 44 percent increase.

Volunteers will be asked to conduct cleanups alongside roadways at least four times a year, specifically once during each season.

After one cleanup by the volunteers, the city will install a sign with the volunteers name proudly displayed along that corridor.

All roadside litter will be disposed of by the City of Lakeland.

The City of Lakeland will provide all materials and safety gear necessary for the cleanup program and a staff member will be present during the cleanup.

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Lakeland Senior Center to host “Tech Tuesdays” for seniors

Submitted by Brent Green

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012, 2:56pm

Are you 55 and over and interested in learning computer basics or advancing your skills? Now’s your chance!

Mavis Knight will provide intermediate computer training from 9:00 a.m to 10:00 a.m. and introductory computer basics at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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Megabus.com Keeps It Moving Through the Holidays

Submitted by Nichole Cyprian on Friday, October 12th, 2:23 pm

Looking to travel for less this holiday season? Then look no further than megabus.com.

The first city-to-city express bus company has now opened its ticket booking window to accomodate holiday travelers. Fares will start as low as $1 and booking will remain open until Jan. 8.

“The holidays are an expensive time of year and travelers are looking for the best deal,” said VP of marketing and public relations for megabus.com Mike Alvich.

“Megabus.com’s affordable fares make sure our customers have enough money left in their pocket to spend on gifts for their loved ones,” he said.

More than 410,000 passengers used the holiday service in 2011 and the company expects an increase this year.

The express service double-decker buses come equipped with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and offer service to nearly 90 cities throughout America.

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Big band sounds take the stage at Germantown's Great Hall in free event

Submitted by Steve Crain, WMCTV.com

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 9:27am

Big band sounds take the stage at Germantown's Great Hall in free event

Whether you like to sit and tap a toe to great tunes or to jitterbug your way across the floor, you're going to love the Memphis Knights Big Band.

And you can listen and dance to their sounds at The Great Hall & Conference Center, 1900 South Germantown Road, in Germantown on Monday, November 5, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free. There will be a cash bar and food available. For more information, you can contact The Great Hall at 901-751-7661 or visit their website at www.TheGreatHallEvents.com.

The Memphis Knights brings a fresh "Big Band" presence to the Memphis area by giving the best of the tunes from the past to the music of today. From Glenn Miller standards to Latin dance numbers, from Quincy Jones to modern jump jive and wail, you will enjoy the great sound of this 18-piece band.

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YMCA Basketball and Cheerleading coming to Lakeland

Submitted by Brent Green

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 2:59pm

In partnership with the City of Lakeland, the YMCA-Millington will offer YMCA Youth Basketball and Cheerleading in Lakeland this fall for children ages 5-11. Registration is October 1st - 26th. Practices begin November 26th and games will be held January 12th - March 2nd at Lakeland Elementary School.

The cost for YMCA Basketball is $90, and Cheerleading is $85. Registration forms are available at Lakeland City Hall, or you can register online at www.ymcamemphis.org.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Moore, YMCA-Millington Program Coordinator, at 901-873-1434, e-mail mmoore@ymcamemphis.org; or Lakeland Recreation Program Coordinator Joy Cloud at 901-867-5414, email jcloud@lakelandtn.org.

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