Parents & kids

Permission granted to “KICK BUTTS”!

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, March 18th, 2013, 9:39am

The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), in collaboration with other local organizations, will encourage youth to take a stand against big tobacco companies and educate their peers about the importance of not smoking on Kick Butts Day, Wednesday, March 20.

Kick Butts Day is a national day of activism which empowers youth to stand out, speak up and seize control against big tobacco companies. Health officials want to raise awareness of the tobacco problem, encourage youth to stay tobacco-free and urge strong action to protect kids from tobacco.

Representatives from the health department will be at the following locations on Wednesday, March 20, to distribute information and tips on smoking cessation:

• Benjamin Hooks Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
10 a.m. to noon

• University of Memphis-University Center
499 University
1 p.m.

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Memphis Rock-n-Romp Announces 2013 Schedule

Submitted by Megan Pope on Wednesday, March 13th, 9:07 am

Memphis Rock-n-Romp, a group that puts on family-friendly concerts, announced its 2013 schedule.

Shows will be:

April 13 at Mud Island
May 19 at Rhodes College
June 9 at Young Ave. Deli
August 10 at Bridges
September 21 at the Corn Maze
November 2 at Overton Park.

The events are specifically geared toward people with children in tow. A $5 per person donation to cover expenses, food and beer is encouraged.

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Alcy elementary students step up at roller derby

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Monday, March 11th, 2013, 12:08pm

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'Tour de Grizz' to hit Memphis Zoo

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Saturday, March 2nd, 2013, 6:20pm

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Memphis Zoo are encouraging fans to take part in the fifth annual Tour De Grizz on Saturday, April 13.

This bike tour around the city will preface the Grizzlies hosting the Los Angeles Clippers.

Riders will get a ticket to see the grizzly bears at the zoo and then hop on their bikes for a police-escorted, five mile ride to the FedExForum.

Bike valet parking will be avaible at the Forum and riders will leave 20 minutes after the final buzzer to ride back to the zoo.

Packages start at $30.

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Boys & Girls Club of Greater Memphis nominates "Youth of the Year"

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Wednesday, February 20th, 2013, 3:27pm

Memphis area teens in the Boys and Girls Clubs competing for "Youth of the Year."

The competition showcases five exemplary students from each branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.

The winner will represent Memphis at the state competition.

The Memphis area competition will be held at the Peabody Hotel

This year's Memphis contestants are listed below.

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T.J. Holmes hosts Black History Month Forum in Memphis

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, February 18th, 2013, 11:28am

T.J. Holmes hosts Black History Month Forum in Memphis

West Memphis, Arkansas native T.J. Holmes is an award-winning journalist and national television personality.

Holmes will be a guest speaker at the University of Memphis as part of the university's 150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation (Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington) “The Fight For Freedom Continues”.

"An Evening with T.J.

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Memphis launches citywide battle against HIV/AIDS

Submitted by Michael Addison on Thursday, February 14th, 10:10 am

Dozens of Memphis-area businesses, agencies, and churches are joining forces to launch a citywide initiative to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS in the community.

To accomplish such a tall task, the businesses and churches will provide free condoms for the public during regular business hours.

SisterReach is one of the participating agencies.

"Offering multiple location opportunities for individuals to receive barrier methods of contraception is essential to combating the epidemic of HIV transmission in our city," said SisterReach Founder and CEO Cherisse Scott.

You can find a list of all the locations that will provide condoms here.

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