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Kid's Weekend Garden Club

Submitted by Bernadette Shinault-Davis, MPLIC
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012, 3:04pm
Kid's Weekend Garden Club

On Saturday, April 28 the Cordova Garden Club will host “Kid’s Weekend” from 10 am – 2 pm.  Members of the Cordova Garden Club will share information about gardening, various plants, and show children how to plant and grow a garden. A children’s story time is scheduled to follow gardening activities.

For more information, call 415-2764.

Information provided by the Memphis Public Library & Information Center

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Andy Wise's Save-a-Ton Teriyaki Marinade

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard
Monday, April 9th, 2012, 1:32pm

Teriyaki -- marinade or sauce -- is a grilling staple. Kosher salt, mill-ground pepper, Worcestershire, teriyaki -- it's one of the basics.

It doesn't price like a grilling basic, though.

Seriously, check the tags on name-brand teriyaki sauces at various grocery stores.  $3.99. $4.99. For 12-16 ounces.

The sauces:  good. Their prices:  lousy.

My recipe for teriyaki sauce/marinade will save you a ton of money on teriyaki, hence "Save-A-Ton Teriyaki Marinade." You'll also make a ton of it, and it keeps forever, sealed in a container inside your refrigerator:

3 cups canola oil

2 cups soy sauce

2 cups honey

1/2 cup tarragon vinegar

1/2 cup chopped white onion

4 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons ground ginger

Whisk the ingredients in a large sauce pan/bowl - no heat.

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Cooper-Young Farmers Market

Submitted by Katie Hannings, Intern
Friday, April 6th, 2012, 11:13am
Cooper-Young Farmers Market

The C-Y Community Farmers Market will have its opening day on Saturday, April 7th.  It will be located in the First Congressional Church parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For the Farmers Market opening day, the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County will be holding an on-site mobile adoption. Anyone interested in adopting can fill out an application with the volunteers.

Items available for purchase at the market will include local vegetables, cheeses, meats, breads and even household goods like soaps and candles. There will also be live music and food vendors.

The C-Y Farmers Market was established in 2010. Residents and local restaurants enjoy having market so close.

Find out more from their facebook page.

 

 

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Passionate Love Conference

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger
Friday, January 20th, 2012, 9:49pm
Passionate Love Conference

Join Bellevue Baptist Church Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., to enjoy a creative and fun conference that will ignite the passion in your marriage—creating a Cross-centered marriage.

Speakers Joe White, Ted Cunningham, and Steve and Donna Gaines will help couples discover marital intimacy and open new doors through the power of the cross.

Soul Mate Live is partnering with Passionate Love Conferences to help couples:

    -Discover a deeper and more fulfilling relationship
    -Find hope for the future of their marriage
    -Begin the legacy of a passionate, loving commitment

Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple.  Childcare for birth-5th grade will be available for $10 for one child or $15 for two or more children. You will receive instructions for registering for childcare in the confirmation e-mail you receive after you register.

Register online now at bellevue.org

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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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Eco Expo!

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, January 6th, 12:50 pm

The hugely successful Eco Expo is back with even more exhibitors showing us how to treat our earth more gently with green products, materials, services, and organizations.

Exhibitors will be offering ideas and information, and some will be selling their products and services.

The Expo is Sunday February 5th, 2012 from 11am until 3pm at Temple Israel--1376 East Massey Road...Memphis, TN.

For kids and adults of all ages, there’s something for everyone!

Learn, eat, explore, or just visit with some really nice people.

Remember the proverb, “Treat the earth well: it was not given to you by your parents; it was loaned to you by your children.”

We are working together with our fellow community leaders and congregations of all faiths to help save the planet.

E-mail TIMemphisEcoExpo@msn.com or call Linda Kaplan 482-6473 for more information.

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Tennessee Energy Star Appliance Rebates Still Available

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger
Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 3:48pm
Tennessee Energy Star Appliance Rebates Still Available

Winter is upon us and more Tennesseans are flipping the switch on their heaters and discovering it is time to upgrade their systems.  The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Energy Division reminds Tennesseans that there is still more than $1 million remaining for energy efficient appliance rebates for consumers who have upgraded to a qualifying Energy Star® appliance since April 22, 2010.

Since October 30, ECD’s Energy Division reports that 17,491 rebates, totaling $4,131,760, have been paid to Tennesseans through the program. Tennessee consumers can still purchase and install eligible Energy Star Appliances to replace less efficient models and receive a rebate debit card on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are depleted.  Applications must be postmarked by January 14, 2012.  Tennesseans can track funds still remaining at http://teearp.efi.org.

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