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New spray schedule for May

New spray schedule for May

The Shelby County Health Department (SCDH) has received confirmation of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus (WNV) within the areas of ZIP code 38115.  Mosquitoes carrying WNV have been previously found in ZIP codes 38018, 38104, 38109, 38116, 38122, 38127, 38133, 38125, 38017, and 38141.

Since April the SCHD Vector Control Program has treated areas by applying larvicides to standing bodies of water. As an additional precaution, the SCHD will also conduct truck mounted spraying of EPA approved insecticides weather permitting, in portions specific ZIP codes according to the following schedule:

Tuesday, May 21

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38115, 38117, 38118, 38119, 38125, 38141

Wednesday, May 22  

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ZIP Codes: 38053, 38108, 38128, 38134, 38135

Thursday, May 23  

8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

U of M students give to Goodwill

U of M students give to Goodwill

University of Memphis students will get a chance to donate their non-perishable and gently used items Wednesday, May 8th  through Friday, May 10th. Memphis Goodwill and the U 0f M Sustainability Staff, have partnered with each other to give students a chance to donate to Memphis Goodwill before leaving campus for the Summer.

The donation locations are only for University of Memphis students. Follow the link if you would like to donate to Memphis Goodwill. You can also drop your donations off at any of the donation centers across Shelby and Tipton County. Donation locations can be found here.

 

Memphians to attempt in breaking 'cloth diaper change' world record

Memphians to attempt in breaking 'cloth diaper change' world record

Cloth diapers have come a long way in the past decade. Now, Memphians and other people worldwide will participate The Great Cloth Diaper Change event serves to raise awareness of cloth diapering.

Over the Moon Diapers, the Memphis area’s first and only dedicated cloth diaper store, has joined forces with the nonprofit Real Diaper Association to organize in the third annual Great Cloth Diaper Change international event taking place two days before Earth Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013. 

This event is being held at Germantown Presbyterian Church in Warren Hall, 2363 Germantown Road South, Germantown TN 38138.  The event is from 10 a.m. until noon and the official world record diaper change is happening at exactly 11 a.m.

Help Greg Graber "ROCK" through his ultra-marathon and support Lausanne

Help Greg Graber "ROCK" through his ultra-marathon and support Lausanne

Mr. Greg Graber is the Head of the Middle School at Lausanne and he will be running an ultra-marathon in Frisco, Missouri on April 27. He needs encouragement to complete this grueling 31.06 mile (50K) run.

You can help Mr. Graber be a "Rock Star" and support this year's auction "Lausanne Rocks!" The form below will help people sign up so they can support him by giving one dollar or more per mile. For example, if you sponsor $1 per mile, $31 will benefit the auction!

Here's the link to help him run.

February 7th-14th Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

February 7th-14th Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week

 

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed a proclamation here: http://tnsos.net/publications/proclamations/files/260.pdf

Congenital Heart Disease is considered to be the most common birth defect, and is a leading cause of birth-defect related deaths worldwide.

Despite the fact that CHD affects approximately 1.8 millions families in the U.S., a relatively small amount of funding is currently available for parent/patient educational services, research, and support.

Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 'Bird Month'

Memphis Botanic Garden celebrates 'Bird Month'

Ornithologists will be found a-plenty during February in Memphis, as this month is "Bird Month."

The Memphis Botanic Gardens is joining in the month-long celebration of our feathered friends, and giving you opportunities to learn about them and even win a prize or two if you’re lucky.

Participants will be shown how to identify birds right in their own backyards, can submit data to the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Change your perspective on the fowl of the air with classes in photography, gardening and art.  There will also be a bird photography contest, with prizes as well.

For more information, or to view individual class and program listings, go to memphisbotanicgarden.com or call (901) 636-4119.