Parents & kids

Paws for Reading

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Thursday, February 9th, 2012, 2:55pm

The West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs literacy program is designed to help children improve their reading skills. During the event children read stories to the West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs.

The Paws for Reading event will take place Saturday, February 11 at 11 am, at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library. Follow the link here to read more about the Children’s Literacy Program from West TN R.E.A.D Therapy Dogs.

Information provided by Memphis Public Library

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Free FASFA workshops

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Monday, February 6th, 2012, 4:47pm

The Memphis Talent Dividend, along with collaborative members, will host FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) workshops this week to help students and parents complete FAFSA forms.

Dates and locations of upcoming workshops:

Feb. 8 – Frayser Public Library Career Coach Mobile Unit, 1:00 pm-6:00 pm
Feb. 9 - Whitehaven Public Library Career Coach Mobile, 2:00 pm-7:00 pm

Students and their parents should bring:

completed 2011 IRS 1040 tax returns
W-2 statements and other 2011 income and benefits information
current bank statements
untaxed income records for the previous year (Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, welfare, or Veterans benefits records)
Driver's license (if any)
Alien registration card (if you are not a U.S.

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The Art Of Family

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, January 28th, 2012, 10:18pm

Dixon Gallery & Gardens helps families explore the "art" of parenting with "Mini Masters" every Tuesday in February.

The workshop is for parents & kids, and is designed for toddlers to get hands-on exposure to shape, colors, textures and more.

Story time & snack time are included. "Mini Masters" is free for members & just $5 each week for non-members. There are discounts for youth & senor citizens.

For more information check out the Dixon website.

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MCS Teacher Selected to Lead Wellness Program

Submitted by Samantha Davidson on Friday, January 27th, 5:51 pm

A Memphis City Schools P.E. teacher has been selected by Reebok to start a wellness program in the district.

Danny Gullett is the physical education teacher at Bruce Elementary School.

He will initiate BOKS (Building Our Kids Success) figness program in every M-C-S elementary school.

BOKS is the brainchild of a group of Boston-based mothers and Reebok.

It is designed to promote the importance of getting kids active.

Coach Gullett was selected as part of a 20 state challenge.

Students participating in the program will meet before school for 20 to 25 minutes of physical activity.

Those students are not required to have sports skills.

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Passionate Love Conference

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Friday, January 20th, 2012, 9:49pm

Join Bellevue Baptist Church Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., to enjoy a creative and fun conference that will ignite the passion in your marriage—creating a Cross-centered marriage.

Speakers Joe White, Ted Cunningham, and Steve and Donna Gaines will help couples discover marital intimacy and open new doors through the power of the cross.

Soul Mate Live is partnering with Passionate Love Conferences to help couples:

    -Discover a deeper and more fulfilling relationship
    -Find hope for the future of their marriage
    -Begin the legacy of a passionate, loving commitment

Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple. Childcare for birth-5th grade will be available for $10 for one child or $15 for two or more children. You will receive instructions for registering for childcare in the confirmation e-mail you receive after you register.

Register online now at bellevue.org

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SC Head Start Sponsors Free Health Fair

Submitted by John Phelps, Community Blogger

Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 3:50pm

Shelby County Head Start is sponsoring a free Community Health Fair on Monday January 16, 9:00-1:00 pm, at the Hollywood Community Center located at 1560 North Hollywood.

Families are invited to meet representatives of several social service agencies which include the medical field, law enforcement agencies and the military. Students from the Soulsville Charter School will provide entertainment. Several area barbers will give free haircuts and free food will be provided by area vendors.

For further information, contact Tonja Lewis of Shelby County Head Start at (901) 922-0730.

Information provided by shelbycountytv.gov. Image provided by tnheadstart.org.

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January Is National Radon Action Month

Submitted by Brent Green

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012, 4:44pm

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month and encourages families to test their homes for Radon. Radon is a radioactive gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. You can't see it, smell it or taste it and it can be found all over the U.S.. For more information on how to test your home for radon, visit http://www.epa.gov/

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