Japanese Festival this weekend

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010, 12:00pm

The Memphis Botanic Garden will be hosting its Japanese Festival this weekend.

Here’s the release from the garden:

The fun starts on Friday morning when hundreds of school children from around the Mid-South head to the Garden to learn all things Japanese.

Friday night is grown-up party complete with fresh Sekisui sushi, sake, plum wine, and beer. Take a tour of the Japanese Garden, listen to the beats of Taiko drummers, and enjoy spun sugar creations by Candyman. The Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville will be our special guest. The cost is $35, but if you are a member of Memphis Botanic Garden, you receive a $10 discount on admission.

Call 636-4131 for reservations.

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Faith's Annual Children's Clothing and Equipment Sale

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Monday, September 6th, 2010, 5:31pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

Faith's annual Children's clothing and equipment sale is this Friday, Sept. 10, 8am-8pm and half price sale is Sat,Sept 11, 8am-12pm. Our sale has outgrown our church so this year our sale will be held at Mid-America Baptist Seminary on Appling Road. Children's clothing from newborn-juniors as well as maternity is available. The gym at the seminary will be full of clothing and equipment, open to the public to shop. All proceeds benefit Pure Heart International Christian Academy. The academy's vision encompasses educating the young hearts and minds of inner-city children to obtain a brighter future.

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All Memphis Public Library Locations Closed for Labor Day

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 6:05pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

LIBRARY CLOSED LABOR DAY

All locations of the Memphis Public Library & Information Center will be closed Monday,
September 6 for Labor Day.

Customers have the option of reserving and renewing books by going to
www.memphislibrary.org or calling 452-2047. The Library’s website also offers several resources customers can use anytime—24 hours a day—seven days a week. Downloadable audio books can be checked-out for free; online databases contain searchable newspaper and magazine articles, reference books and more; and blogs and newsletters on everything from fiction bestsellers to travel can be read on the web.

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38th Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 4:16pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

38th Annual Memphis Pink Palace Crafts Fair
Unique, Handcrafted and Delicious

Memphis, Tennessee (August 30, 2010) -- With farmers markets springing up across the city, and the green movement changing the way we live, it is obvious we are in a hands-on era. The 38th Annual Pink Palace Crafts Fair brings exactly this to Audubon Park, Thursday through Sunday, October 7-10, 2010.
In a recent Commercial Appeal article, the writer discussed a shift in home décor away from the ornate and perfect towards a more rustic aesthetic, where the pieces are unique and handcrafted. For shoppers thrilled by this trend, the Crafts Fair is not to be missed. Drawing artists and craftspeople from the region and beyond, the Crafts Fair offers Memphians treasures not found anywhere else, at any other time.

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September 2010 Library Calendar

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, 4:08pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

September 2010 Library Calendar

September is National Library Card Sign up Month – if you don’t have one, come by one of our 19 locations and get the smartest card!

Wednesday, September 1
•   I Love My Library Card Contest starts. Third grade students can write a sentence and complete activities for a chance to win a prize book of their very own and a book for their school. Details available at memphislibrary.org.
•   Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World Exhibit, 1st Floor Gallery, Open thru September 14.
•   Teen & Tween Manga Book Club, 2nd Floor, Children’s Department, 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, September 2
•   Internet Basics, North Branch, 1192 Vollintine, 10:00 a.m. Registration required, call 276-6631.

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Brother's Grill & Seafood hosts Fundraiser

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010, 11:21pm

*Action News 5 received the following press release to our news desk*

We are raising money for the Make A Wish Foundation and would greatly appreciate any assistance that you may give us in adding our event to your calendar and/or media outlets.

Our event will be held at Brother's Grill and Seafood at 2204 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN 38133. We will have a Poker Run, games and fun for all ages, a music fest and auction/raffle. All events begin at 11 am.

If you have any thoughts, questions or concerns you may contact Jeff Young via cell phone at 901-409-9269, via e-mail at jyoungrivertrace@yahoo.com or myself, Amy Jenkins Pirtle via cell phone at 901-484-9161 or via e-mail at amyjenkinspirtle@gmail.com

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