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City expands blight fighting program

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012, 5:02pm

Memphis has long had a blight problem, but a plan implemented last year by the city is starting to make a difference, according to The Daily News.

Last year, the city changed its tactics and began fighting blight with precision. Instead of cleaning up individual properties, crews focused on 25-square blocks at a time... Read More

Read all about it at The Memphis Daily News!
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Apple, U of M to host electronic recycling event

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 3:15pm
Apple, U of M to host electronic recycling event

(WMC-TV) – The University of Memphis is teaming up with Apple to help rid your house off all the old electronic junk that’s piling up.

The school and Apple are co-hosting an e-recycling event on the University of Memphis campus on May 18 and 19.

But why not toss everything in the trash can?

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EnergySmart Workshops

Submitted by Bernadette Shinault-Davis, MPLIC
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 10:36am
EnergySmart Workshops

MLGW, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will host Get EnergySmart @ Your Library workshops.

Get EnergySmart @ Your Library is a two-hour workshop that offer practical tips and hands-on instructions on better ways to conserve energy. Attendees will leave Get EnergySmart sessions with a tote valued at $50 that includes gadgets and tools to complete simple do-it-yourself projects that will help save money and energy.

Get EnergySmart workshops are free. Please call the participating library branch to register.

Follow the link to see the Get EnergySmart Workshop schedule http://www.memphislibrary.org/node/2857

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center

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Earth Day 5K Run

Submitted by Bo Bradley, AN5 News Photographer
Monday, April 16th, 2012, 8:03am

The Earth Day 5K Run will be held April 22, at 2:00 P.M., at Shelby Farms Park.  You can experience a new 5K course, with proceeds benefitting the park.  Dress in an "Eco-themed" costume and compete for prizes.  After the run, you can take part in a project to benefit the park, such as tree planting, or trail clean up.  You can register for the run at earthday5k.racesonline.com

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Save Money and Energy

Submitted by Bernadette Shinault-Davis, MPLIC
Friday, April 13th, 2012, 3:53pm
Save Money and Energy

MLGW, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will host Get EnergySmart @ Your Library workshops through the month of April.

Get EnergySmart @ Your Library is a two-hour workshop that will offer practical tips and hands-on instructions on better ways to conserve energy. Attendees will leave Get EnergySmart sessions with a tote valued at $50 that includes gadgets and tools to complete simple do-it-yourself projects that will help save money and energy.

Get EnergySmart workshops are free.

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Memphis chosen as a "Green Lane" city, milestone for our livability effort

Submitted by Ashli Blow, Community Blogger
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 12:25pm
Memphis chosen as a "Green Lane" city, milestone for our livability effort

Last week was a milestone for Memphis livability as our city was one of six cities picked by the Bikes Belong Foundation for its Green Lane Project, an effort to fast-track physically protected bikeway designs.

The six cities were chosen from a pool of 42 city applications.

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SC Head Start Sponsors Free Health Fair

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger
Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 3:50pm
SC Head Start Sponsors Free Health Fair

Shelby County Head Start is sponsoring a free Community Health Fair on Monday January 16, 9:00-1:00 pm, at the Hollywood Community Center located at 1560 North Hollywood.

Families are invited to meet representatives of several social service agencies which include the medical field, law enforcement agencies and the military.  Students from the Soulsville Charter School will provide entertainment.  Several area barbers will give free haircuts and free food will be provided by area vendors.

For further information, contact Tonja Lewis of Shelby County Head Start at (901) 922-0730.

Information provided by shelbycountytv.gov.  Image provided by tnheadstart.org.

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