Parents & kids

Put on your costume for 'Zoo Boo'

Submitted by Clint Moore on Monday, October 8th, 1:32 pm

The Memphis Zoo is preparing for the 2012 Le Bonheur Zoo Boo.

The dates and time this year are October 19 and October 20 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. October 26, 27, 28 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Wear your favorite Halloween costume and stop by the candy stations throughout the zoo.

Also, check out the magic shows, the straw maze and Dracula's Disco.

Advanced tickets: $10 for members, $13 non-members. Day of event: $12 members, $15 non-members.

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Protecting your child's ID at school

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Monday, October 8th, 2012, 9:58am

We're all so busy protecting our bank accounts, social security numbers and passwords, that we often forget a gaping weakness in our children's personal information.

It's the front office of their school.

The Federal Trade Commission recommends parents follow these suggestions to protect their children from identity theft at school:

* FIND OUT WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO HAVE ACCESS TO YOUR CHILDREN'S INFORMATION. Verify that the records are kept in a secure location.

* PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO MATERIALS SENT HOME THAT ASK FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION. Look for terms like "personally identifiable information," "directory information," and "opt-out." Before you reveal any personal information about your child, find out how it will be used, whether it will be shared, and with whom.

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Local girl's Bieber dreams come true

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, October 5th, 8:11 am

(WMC-TV) - Little Jayda, 5, who has been fighting health problems her entire life, will get to see her big crush in November, after all!

After Action News 5 shared Jadya's story, the community stepped up wanting to help the little girl see Justin Bieber.

Jayda's mother created a YouTube video explaining how hard she tried to get tickets to the Memphis concert. Tickets sold out fast, and she said she could not afford the inflated prices the scalpers were asking for. She was asking the community if anyone had tickets to sell for a reasonable price.

The Grizzlies called to help. Even Action News 5 was trying to find her tickets. But a local congressional candidate beat us all to the punch.

Dr. George Flinn, owner of 107.5 radio, gave Jayda and her mother two tickets to the show.

Jayda's mom is thankful for the outpouring of support.

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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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Peabody Elementary parent creates rap to encourage students

Submitted by Ashli Blow, New Media Content Producer

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, 11:56am

An enthusiastic dad at Peabody Elementary created a catchy rap for students to sing along to in the classroom. "P.E.A. BODY Elementary" can be found on YouTube, the video is composed of pictures of the school's spirit and a video of students singing the song.

The encouraging lyrics of the song reinforce the power of education. Some of the lyrics include, " Imagine me doing surgery, image me making brand new discoveries, imagine me controlling my own fate - I can be A C Wharton, I can be Bill Gates" and "Soar like an eagle, Peabody believer."

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Children’s Museum of Memphis Monster Bash

Submitted by Clint Moore on Wednesday, October 3rd, 9:51 am

It’s the third annual CMOM Monster Bash!

Kids can enjoy spooky crafts and goopy experiments.

Wear a child-friendly costume to take part in a special “Costumes on Parade” fashion show. Every participant wins a prize.

There will be a drawing for a Monster Bash Goodie Basket.

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Spaghetti & Meatballs 'Somerville Style' served up Oct. 6

Submitted by Joe Birch, Anchor

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012, 2:24pm

(WMC-TV) - If you're in the mood for spaghetti, a delicious homemade meat sauce, meatballs and some tantalizing side items, you need to be in Somerville, TN on Saturday evening, October 6tfrom 4 p.m. to 7 o'clock.

"We're holding the Spaghetti Dinner for the 14th time," said organizer Mary Ann Hogan of St. Philip Catholic Church on Highway 64. "The St. Philip Ladies' Guild is raising money to modernize the parish kitchen."

Fayette County has become one of the fastest growing communities in Tennessee. The St. Philip Parish is involved in all kinds of outreach to the less fortunate in the community, including through an ecumenical program called "Fayette Cares."

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