Parents & kids

A Cool Way to Help

Submitted by Lyle Bontrager on Monday, September 24th, 8:54 am

(WMC-TV) - It's always nice to do something you enjoy and help others at the same time. Here's an opportunity to do both this Saturday!

The "Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival" will be held this Saturday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AutoZone Park (at the corner of Union Ave. and 3rd Street), and it benefits the Ronald McDonald House.

Participants will be able to enjoy a variety of ice creams, frozen treats, snacks, and drinks from several local vendors. There will be games and activities for kids, including face-painting and photos with costumed characters, as well as an Entertainment Stage featuring live entertainment and fun contests. Additionally, there will be a silent auction.

Tickets are $7 in advance, and $10 at the door.

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40th Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair

Submitted by Alorien Sadler on Friday, September 21st, 8:39 pm

(WMC-TV) - The Pink Palace Museum of Memphis is having their 40th Annual Crafts Fair October 12,13 & 14 at Audubon Park.

Activities for the kids include: face painting, spin art and a petting zoo.

For the adults there will be weaving, soap making, glass blowing and candle making to name a few, not to mention shopping. The fair is located right across the street from the Theater of Memphis at 630 Perkins Extended.

Adults-$7

Seniors-$5

Children (Under 12)-$3

Two-Day Passes-$12

Parking at Southern & Perkins $3 or free off Cherry Road

There are no pets allowed at the craft festival

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Countrywood Neighborhood Sale

Submitted by April Dawn, Journalist

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 11:04am

Every year, yard sale bargain hunters flock to Cordova, Tennessee for the annual Countrywood Neighborhood Sale sponsored by the Countrywood Neighborhood Association.

On Friday, September 22, the huge yard event will draw crowds from all over the Greater Memphis area and from neighboring states.

Last year the sale was a huge success. More than 200 residents participated

Rain or shine, the participating vendors will sell their almost brand new or slightly used items from furniture to clothing and televisions to motorized vehicles to make a buck. Not to mention the local economy benefited as people booked hotel rooms for a few days to stay and visit the grand city of Memphis to shop it’s local stores and dine in local restaurants.

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Make-A-Wish Mid-South joins Straight Talk Wireless to raise $1 million

Submitted by Jamel Major on Friday, September 21st, 10:31 am

Make-A-Wish Mid-South is encouraging consumers in the Memphis, TN region to go to their local Walmart starting this Saturday to show their support for Make-A-Wish by taking part in a brief demonstration of a Straight Talk Wireless Android smart phone.

For every shopper who participates, Straight Talk Wireless will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, with the ultimate goal of raising $1,000,000.

Carried out under the banner “One Minute One Million,” the Straight Talk Wireless/Make-A-Wish initiative will take place from 10-4 p.m. over four consecutive Saturdays starting September 22, 2012 at 23 participating Walmarts in the Memphis, TN region.

The funds contributed by Straight Talk Wireless will help grant wishes in Make-A-Wish Mid-South communities and other cities and towns across the country.

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Panda-rific! Despite controversy, Memphis Zoo impresses visitors

Submitted by Michael Addison on Friday, September 21st, 9:42 am

The Memphis Zoo recently found itself in the mouth of controversy after Memphis City Councilman Lee Harris highlighted in the news he thinks admission prices to get into the zoo are too expensive.

This week, Councilman Harris called for a review of the city's contract with the zoo and the zoo's prices, calling the facility "inaccessible" for people who can't afford admission. I, however, disagree.

Last year, my cousin and his best friend, who's become like one to me, made the trip from Louisiana up to Memphis to check out all the hot spots, especially the restaurants. One day during their visit we decided to go to the zoo, and I was especially excited because it was my first time going as well.

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Mid-South Fair to Benefit Child Advocacy Center

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Monday, September 17th, 2012, 5:26pm

The Mid-South fair is partnering with the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.

The Mid-South Fair is asking people to bring a teddy bear on opening day September 21 to help restock the teddy bear wall.

The Teddy Bear wall at the advocacy center is a symbol for the children that it's a safe place.

If you plan to donate, make sure the bear still has its tags or store packaging.

When you donate a brand new teddy bear at the Mid-South Fair, you'll get $3 off a single adult admission and you'll help a hurting child in need.

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Local cloth diaper event educates parents looking to help environment and save money

Submitted by Karen Bray on Thursday, September 13th, 10:44 am

(WMC-TV) - Have you ever considered cloth diapers? Are the first images that pop in your head large swaths of fabric, pins and plastic pants? If so, then you need to find out how different modern cloth diapers are now.

The modern cloth diaper systems are pin-less, easy to use and better for the environment. Another important factor to busy parents is that modern cloth diapers are easy to wash. The fabrics used now are soft, colorful and comfortable on the delicate skin of babies. They are also easier on the environment.

In the United States alone, 49 million diapers per day (18 billion per year) are thrown away. Disposable diapers go into landfills in which (under ideal conditions) it is estimated that it would take hundreds of years to decompose. Each baby in cloth diapers will help to divert many of these diapers from municipal landfills.

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