COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

MARCH 19TH, 2010

MARCH 20: FAMILY FARM FEST
In celebration of National Agriculture Day, Our Family Farm, LLC is hosting a FAMILY FARM FEST. The theme for National Ag Day is "Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing." The Fest will take place from 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Demonstrations will include a variety of horse riding/driving events, Educational sessions on gardening, irrigation, insects (with an entomologist), and firearms (with local game wardens) will be taking place throughout the fest. Exhibits will focus on the production of food and fiber crops including cotton, corn, rice, soybeans, and pecans. We also have a hay ride that showcases our farming equipment, horses, and cattle. Concessions, farm games, door prizes and souvenirs will also be available.

The FAMILY FARM FEST will be held at 14281 State Line Rd., off of Center Hill Road, in DeSoto County, MS on a modern, working family farm. Admission is $5 per person (children under age 2 admitted for free), with a portion of the proceeds being donated to local chapters of Future Farmers of America.


MARCH 21: SPRING INTO GREEN WITH USGBC
North MS Branch of the US Green Building Council (USGBC) is hosting a green fair, “Spring Into Green”, at Fairpark (in front of City Hall) from 2pm-5pm. There will be live music from The Benders, a compact fluorescent light (CFL) giveaway, recycling centers, drinks, food, kids’ activities, and several vendors with “green” booths on recycling, green building materials & other sustainable alternatives. We want to invite the public to join us for a FREE afternoon of family fun.

Contact Laura Tinsley, 662.844.3331 / laura@centurycr.com for more information.

MARCH 26-28: FINE CRAFTS FAIR
Memphis Association of Craft Artists and Christian Brothers University have once again come together to produce their spring Fine Crafts Fair. The show and sale will be held March 26 – 28, 2010, in the Canale Arena on the CBU campus. On display will be fine craft in a wide range of mediums, including pottery, glass, wood, and much more. Girl Scout volunteer Pat Moody will have artwork on display.

A wine and cheese reception will be held on Friday, March 26, from 5:00 pm—9:00 pm. The market will be open and all artists will be in attendance. The hours for the show will be 10:00 am—6:00 pm on Saturday, March 27 and 11:00 am—5:00 pm on Sunday, March 28. Parking will be available in the Central Avenue lot. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information visit http://www.memphiscrafts.org/current.html

APRIL 9,10 & 11: RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey ® Presents ILLUSCINATIONSM,
a fantasy filled world where thrills, wonderment and magic intersect with unparalleled powers of imagination.

Young thrillusionist, David DaVinci, invites audiences to join him in this awe-mazing, mysti-flying adventure as he bridges the believable world in which we all live and the seemingly impossible one of the circus.

United Way has generously offered us 100 $5 Courtesy Passes for the Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11 matinees. CLICK HERE for complete details.

CLICK HERE for a special Girl Scout $12 ticket offer for the April 9th performance.


APRIL 17: PICNIC IN THE PARK
The Prentiss County Division of Human Services, Family and Children’s Services, would like to invite you to be a part of our Prentiss County “Picnic in the Park”.

This event will be held at Booneville’s City Park on April 17th, 2010, between the hours of 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We have reserved Kid’s Town, the Big Pavilion, the Community Center and Basketball court. We will have food, games, activities and entertainment. There will be several quest speakers, positive role models, and fun for all. When our picnic is over we will be releasing helium filled balloons in the air as a reminder to ourselves and our community, that each and every one of us can make a difference in the life of a child.

Organizers are in need of volunteers to set up booths, do activities and crafts projects. If you, or your troop are interested please contact Kimberly Holley at 662.728.8009.

APRIL 17: TIPTON COUNTY EARTH FEST
Keep Tipton County Beautiful presents Earth Fest with a special session on "How to Hypertufa!!", taught by the Master Gardeners of Tipton County, plus free information on the environment, recycling and easy ways to “Go Green” ! There will be food, giveaways, arts & crafts, plus bird feeders & more!

Earth Fest is 1-4 p.m. at the Tipton County Museum Veterans Memorial & Nature Center located at 751 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019

JUNE 23: LUNCHEON WITH WOMEN HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
On Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, Memphis Public Library and information Center will host a luncheon at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library to connect women health professionals with young women who are: in grades 8 through 12, are good students and have a keen interest in pursuing a career in health sciences.

At the luncheon, participants can look forward to communicating with professionals who will share the rewards and challenges of their career and what students should do to prepare for post college studies. They also will share the qualities that make a competent and compassionate healthcare professional and answer questions the young women pose to them. In addition, a complimentary boxed lunch will be served and the participants will be invited to tour Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America's Women Physicians, a special exhibit at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library June 1 - July 10.

To recommend a young women and request an application for her to attend the luncheon, email marshallj@memphislibrary.org. Please put "Mentoring Luncheon Recommendation" in the subject line and include your connection to the young women and your contact information. Participants will be selected from among the submitted applications. The nomination deadline is April 1, 2010.


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.