Sports & Recreation

Fast and Furriest this weekend

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Wednesday, October 17th, 2012, 7:53am

It's a 5K run/walk with "man's best friend" at The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County (935 Farm Road) on Saturday, October 20th.

"The Fast & The Furriest" starts at 9 a.m. and leashed, friendly dogs are welcomes to complete the course with a human companion. Food, drink & door prizes will be offered up as well.

For more information check out their website.

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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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Kick your way towards fitness

Submitted by Chris Sanders on Tuesday, October 9th, 2:05 pm

Looking for a new and exciting way to get fit? Look no further than Urban Fitness.

Urban Fitness specializes in kickboxing, which is a high energy and fun way to excercise.

The owner John Trent moved to Tennessee from Atlanta four years ago and has found success in Memphis.

John and his team of four other trainers get you punching kicking weekdays.

Multiple class times are offered for your convenience. If you're in a rush to get to work then no worries, shower facilites are also provided.

Urban Fitness offers 6, 12, and 18 month memberships. Also, the gym has expanded to 1662 North Shelby Oaks Drive.

For those who aren't ready just yet to make the commitment, pay as you go memberships are also available!

For more information you can go to urbanfitnesskickboxing.com or call at 901-493-1650.

John (middle) and the rest of the UFK trainers

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Arlington High wins State Championship baseball

Submitted by Justin Hanson, West Tennessee Reporter

Friday, September 28th, 2012, 7:10am

Arlington High wins State Championship baseball

Arlington High School Varsity Baseball won the Division 1 "AAA" State Championship in May 2012.

The baseball team received their state championship rings in a ring ceremony held during halftime at the Arlington High School football game on September 7th.

Each of the varsity players received a ring presented by head baseball coach Chris Ring.

Arlington baseball player shows off championship ring

Coach Ben Glasgow, Coach Chris Ring, Matthew Ferguson, Senior 2012

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OCAF Walk For A Cure

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, 7:57am

The Ovarian Cancer Awareness Foundation, in partner with Start 2 Finish, will host the Teal For A Cure 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk, on Saturday, September 22, at 9:00 a.m.

The walk will be held at Shelby Farms, and will have several activities along with the walk, such as live music, a pre-race warm up, a dove release, door prizes, a silent auction, and massages available after the walk.

Also, the OCAF will unveil their new logo. The ultimate goal is to raise awareness for this difficult disease. For more information, go to www.ocafoundation.org.

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Event could help keep lawn green in the shade

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Tuesday, September 18th, 7:38 am

Are you tired of your lawn turning to bare soil under your shade trees? The Hosta Society of Memphis may have your solution.

To learn more about hostas, you are invited to an event this Thursday, September 20.

There will be a silent auction beginning at 6 p.m., followed by guest speaker Troy B. Marden.

Troy has been co-host of the Nashville Public Television gardening show "Volunteer Gardener" for 10 years, which is seen here in Memphis on WKNO, Channel 10. Troy has more than 25 years of gardening experience, including writing for top gardening magazines.

You can check out Troy's blog at http://troybmarden.blogspot.com/.

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Get Lost in the Mid-South Maze

Submitted by Megan Pope on Thursday, September 13th, 7:01 am

(WMC-TV) - The Mid-South Maze is fun for fall, and each year we wait for the design to be unveiled.

This year, the 12th for the maize maze at the Agricenter, it is a spider web.

You can get lost beginning Friday, September 14, through Halloween. The maze is open Thursday and Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday from noon until 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 8:00 p.m.

It costs $7.00 for ages 13 and up, $5 for ages six through 12, and children five and under get in free.

And if you scare easily, do not forget the maze becomes haunted Fridays, Saturdays, and the last two Thursdays in October.

Admission is $10.00 those nights.

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