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YMCA Basketball and Cheerleading coming to Lakeland

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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Mosquito Spraying continues in Shelby County

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 2:35pm

Mosquito Spraying continues in Shelby County

(WMC-TV) – All Shelby County ZIP codes have tested positive at some point during the year for West Nile Virus carried by mosquitoes.

Due to this, the Shelby County Health Department will continue their truck-mounted spraying of insecticide, weather permitting, in the following areas

Tuesday, October 2

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38016, 38028, 38133, 38134, 38135

Wednesday, October 3

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38002, 38128, 38133, 38134, 38135

Thursday, October 4

7:00 p.m. – 10: 00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38053, 38108, 38128, 38134, 38135

Monday, October 8

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38127

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Local mom finds Mid-South kid-friendly restaurants

Submitted by Karen Bray on Monday, September 24th, 10:42 am

(WMC-TV) - Are you looking for Mid-south restaurants that have separate play areas for the kids? Here is a list of Memphis-Mom approved restaurants.

One restaurant that has many locations and is family-friendly is Chick-fil-A. They have separate and sound-proofed play area for children. They also provide free Wi-Fi for those parents that need to get some work in while the kids play.

There are several great places with play areas in the Collierville area. One is the Dinks location in Collierville. They have a playroom for kids in the back corner. The Back Yard Burgers on Houston Levee also has a great play area.

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Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 11:04am

Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success. More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck. Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

Frequently asked questions:

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Panda-rific! Despite controversy, Memphis Zoo impresses visitors

Submitted by Michael Addison on Friday, September 21st, 9:42 am

The Memphis Zoo recently found itself in the mouth of controversy after Memphis City Councilman Lee Harris highlighted in the news he thinks admission prices to get into the zoo are too expensive.

This week, Councilman Harris called for a review of the city's contract with the zoo and the zoo's prices, calling the facility "inaccessible" for people who can't afford admission. I, however, disagree.

Last year, my cousin and his best friend, who's become like one to me, made the trip from Louisiana up to Memphis to check out all the hot spots, especially the restaurants. One day during their visit we decided to go to the zoo, and I was especially excited because it was my first time going as well.

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Alzheimer's walk at Shelby Farms this weekend

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, September 10th, 8:44 am

Do something fun this Saturday, September 15, and join hundreds of Mid-Southerners at the visitor's center at Shelby Farms for the Walk To End Alzheimer's.

The walk begins at 9 a.m.

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions.

Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

You can register and walk for free by going to http://www.alz.org

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Half marathon hopes to go green

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, August 3rd, 2012, 4:45pm

(WMC-TV) - Runners will be able to race their way through the Greenline Half marathon without worrying about its environmental impact if the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy has its way.

The group is working to get its race certified as a green event by the Council for Responsible Sport.

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