CBHS holds annual online-auction

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 4:55pm

This week, you can purchase some unique items while helping out a Memphis high school. The annual Christian Brothers High School online auction is currently in progress.

The 10-day event, which began on Friday, raises money for the school's technology fund.

CBHS' special events director, Nancy Lanigan, says the auction has an overall purpose as well.

"Our motto is 'men for tomorrow, brothers for life,'” she said. “We're hoping the dollars raised will keep that connection and give our young men the educational opportunity to be 'brothers for life.'"

Over 700 donated items are on the auction block. They include sports tickets, restaurants certificates, pottery, jewelry and CBHS memorabilia.

Specialty items include a football signed by the Manning brothers and a gourmet duck dinner for 12.

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2 hurt jumping from burning apartment

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 3:07pm

Two people were hurt as they leapt to safety from their burning apartment during an early morning fire Sunday.

Firefighters say a man and woman were both hurt as they jumped from a second floor unit in the Marquis Apartments around 2 a.m. Sunday. While they were both hurt and taken to the hospital, firefighters say their injuries are relatively minor.

Crews showed up at the apartment complex in the 3200 block of Summer just before 2 a.m. and saw smoke pouring from one of the buildings.

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Tickets on sale for Children’s Ballet Theater’s “Nutcracker”

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 1:44pm

The Children’s Ballet Theater “Nutcracker” is a classical ballet performance that tells the story of Clara and her beloved Nutcracker doll. Performances are Saturday, Dec. 4 at 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. at the Buckman Performing Arts Center on the campus of St. Mary’s School, 60 Perkins Ext.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children.

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Fencers fighting it out at Memphis church

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Monday, November 1st, 2010, 1:34pm

During the weekend of November 6 through 7, the Memphis Fencers will host a local fencing competition called the Duello Ferro 2010 (or Iron Duel), at Christ the Rock Church, located at 8800 Winchester Rd.

The competition is the first local fencing event of the season and is destined to attract fencers from all over the Mid-south region including Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Millington, Oakland, Arlington, Mississippi, Alabama, Missouri and more.

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University of Memphis invites Tiger fans to benefit run

Submitted by Andrew Vandeventer

Monday, November 1st, 2010, 11:31am

The University of Memphis invites you to put on your running shoes and show your Tiger pride.

The 4th annual True Blue 5K will take place this Friday evening at 7 pm. Proceeds from the run benefit the University of Memphis Young Alumni Committee.

Race awards will be given to individual winners, the most spirited Tiger runner, and to the largest participating student organization.

A $250 prize will be given to the winning team's charity of choice.

The Mighty Sound of the South and Tiger cheerleaders will be on-hand for the festivities.

Alumni, students, and Tiger fans are asked to participate in the event. Registration will take place beginning at 5:45 pm in front of the new University Center.

To register for the run, visit trueblue5k.racesonline.com or call 901-678-1333

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Treasure trove of antiques at appraisal fair

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, October 29th, 2010, 5:45pm

Experts want to take a look at your most prized antiques this weekend.

WKNO is hosting an antique appraisal fair at the Hilton Memphis on Sunday, Oct. 31. While it’s free to attend, appraisals will cost $5, all proceeds will help support WKNO.

The event starts at 10 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m.

Photo courtesy Flickr user tibchris.

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University of Memphis students trick-or-treat for Camp Good Grief

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Friday, October 29th, 2010, 12:49pm

On the scariest night of the year, college students from the University of Memphis’ Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management will band together in an effort to help local children overcome the shadow of tragedy and fear.

The Hospitality students, wearing white chef’s coats and clutching candy gathering bags in hand, will fan out in groups from the corner of Patterson and Central on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 31, at 4 p.m.

The college students will go trick-or treating, but they won’t be eating the candy they collect; instead it will be used to help benefit Camp Good Grief, the bereavement program of Baptist Healthcare that helps kids cope with the death of parents or siblings.

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