National Hispanic Professional Organization-Memphis will meet Thursday, May 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Speakers include Larry Jensen, president and CEO of Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors LLC, and representatives from Washington think tank Excelencia in Education. Cost is free for members and $20 for nonmembers. R.S.V.P. to info@nhpomemphis.us or 466-6476.

2. Events - Tuesday, February 12, 2013

National Association of Women Business Owners Memphis will meet Tuesday, Feb. 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3935 Galloway Ave. City, county and state government representatives will discuss opportunities to gain government business. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers and $35 at the door. Visit bit.ly/122SiTT to register.

3. Events - Monday, February 11, 2013

VA Medical Center Women’s Veterans Program and Cardiology Clinic will hold its Red Dress Fashion Show and heart health program Monday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the medical center theater, 1030 Jefferson Ave. Constance Adcock, coordinator of WomenHeart Memphis, will speak. Visit memphis.va.gov.

4. Events - Saturday, February 09, 2013

Memphis Child Advocacy Center will hold its Works of Heart valentine auction, featuring works by more than 100 local artists, Saturday, Feb. 9, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Memphis College of Art, 1930 Poplar Ave. Visit memphiscac.org.

5. Events - Friday, September 28, 2012

The South Main Art Trolley Tour will be held Friday, Sept. 28, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the South Main Historic Arts District. Email info@southmainmemphis.net.

6. Events - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Hutchison School, 1740 Ridgeway Ave. Janet Cherry of SCORE will present “Brain Break: Good for the Body, Mind and Heart.” Cost is free. Call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

7. Events - Tuesday, May 08, 2012

The Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, May 8, at 9 a.m. at the board’s office, 114 N. Main St. Call Andy Kitsinger at 575-0540 for details.

8. Events - Monday, May 07, 2012

The Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. will meet Tuesday, May 8, at 9 a.m. at the board’s office, 114 N. Main St. Call Andy Kitsinger at 575-0540 for details.

9. Events - Friday, May 04, 2012

In-Synk will host a business book review Friday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. The book is “What Got You There Won’t Get You There” by Marshall Goldsmith. Visit in-synk.com for details.

10. Events - Friday, April 13, 2012

Memphis Botanic Garden will hold its Spring’s Best Plant Sale Friday, April 13, through Sunday, April 15, at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.

11. Events - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

12. Events - Tuesday, February 14, 2012

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

13. Events - Monday, February 13, 2012

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14, at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

14. Events - Thursday, November 17, 2011

The Leadership Memphis In-Synk Book Club will meet to discuss “Wikinomics: How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything” Thursday, Nov. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Local Gastropub, 95 S. Main St. Registration is due Wednesday, Nov. 16. To register, visit lmwiki.eventbrite.com or call 278-0016.

15. Events - Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The Center City Development Corp. board of directors will meet Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 9 a.m. in the DMC conference, 114 N. Main St.

16. Scaring up Support - Friday, October 28, 2011

Each Halloween season, Mid-South thrill seekers dare to enter the Hauntedweb of Horrors at 700 N. Germantown Parkway expecting a good scare, but they might be surprised to learn the identities of some of the volunteers behind the scary masks and gory makeup.

17. Events - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Talk Shoppe will present “The Mastermind Principle: From the Book ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill” Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

18. Events - Friday, September 23, 2011

The Gavel Club of Memphis will meet for a Dutch treat lunch at Friday, Sept. 23, at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Julie Pierotti, assistant curator at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, will speak. For more information, call Bob Gray at 290-5721.

19. Events - Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Aug. 30, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Nancy Williams, executive director of the Memphis Child Advocacy Center, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. For reservations, email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

20. Events - Monday, August 29, 2011

Autism Speaks Benefit Night will be held Monday, Aug. 29, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Smoothie King, 3615 Houston Levee Road, suite 109. Twenty percent of purchases will benefit Autism Speaks and the Memphis Satellite Walk to be held Sept. 11. For more information, visit www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/tennessee.

21. Events - Monday, May 09, 2011

The Greater Memphis Chamber Golf Invitational will be held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Spring Creek Ranch, 149 Chinquapin Drive. Registration and a clinic will begin at 8:30 a.m. For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Tunga Lee at tlee@memphischamber.com or 543-3571.

22. Events - Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Center City Development Corp. Board of Directors will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St.

23. Events - Tuesday, April 19, 2011

The Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Coletta’s Italian Restaurant, 2850 Appling Road. Dinner costs between $15 and $20. For information, contact Robin Moore at 462-3688 or rhmoore@nawicmemphis.org.

24. Events - Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will partner with the Society for Human Resource Management-Memphis to present a seminar that will cover current legal requirements for employers in Tennessee Wednesday from 7:50 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Cost is $75 for SHRM-Memphis members and $150 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, visit www.shrm-memphis.org.

25. Events - Tuesday, March 15, 2011

The Small Business Chamber will hold a breakfast series seminar titled “Harassment and Retaliation in the Workplace” Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For reservations, contact Nancy Crawford at 757-8627 or ncrawford@bbbmidsouth.org.

26. Events - Monday, March 14, 2011

WKNO/Channel 10 will air live coverage of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam’s State of the State address as a “Behind the Headlines Special Edition” Monday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WKNO/Channel 10 will welcome Robert C. Van Camp, the producer of the television series “Great Scenic Railways,” live Monday on WKNO/Channel 10 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Camp will present his new special “Celebrating North America’s Steam Railways.” For more information, visit www.wkno.org.

27. Events - Friday, March 11, 2011

Tracy Morgan will perform June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at The Orpheum Theatre, 203 S. Main St. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. For tickets, call 800-982-2787 or visit the theater box office or www.orpheum-memphis.com.

28. Events - Monday, February 14, 2011

Café Bonne Terre will offer a special Valentine’s Day menu Monday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bonne Terre Country Inn and Café, 4715 Church Road W., Nesbit, Miss. For more information or reservations, call 662-781-5100 or visit www.bonneterreinn.com.

29. Events - Wednesday, February 09, 2011

The Policy Review Committee will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Center City Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St.

30. Events - Tuesday, February 08, 2011

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board of directors will meet Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 114 N. Main St.

31. Events - Monday, February 07, 2011

Davis-Kidd Booksellers will host a reading and book-signing with Kevin Brockmeier, author of “The Illumination” Monday at Davis-Kidd, 387 Perkins Road Extended.

32. Events - Monday, January 10, 2011

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Rose Jackson Flenorl, manager, social responsibility for FedEx, will speak about “Corporate Social Responsibility.” Cost is $20. For reservations, contact Demetria Sturgis at 448-5599 or memphis.iaap.treasurer@gmail.com.

33. Events - Friday, January 07, 2011

Rotary Club of Memphis Central will meet Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Mei Ann Chen, conductor of Memphis Symphony Orchestra, will speak. Cost is free for members and first-time guests and $25 for returning guests and visiting members. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.

34. Events - Thursday, January 06, 2011

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will screen Woody Allen’s latest film “You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger” Thursday at 7 p.m. at the museum, 1934 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers. For tickets or more information, call 544-6208.

35. Events - Wednesday, January 05, 2011

The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Staying Ahead of the Curve training seminar Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. at the chamber office, 2969 Elmore Park Road. Reservations are required. To register, call 372-9457. For more information, visit www.bartlettchamber.org.

36. Events - Tuesday, January 04, 2011

The Church Health Center will offer a six-week course in smoking cessation beginning Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. The course is free to members and open to the community for a $60 fee. To register, call Sheila Harrell at 259-4673, Ext. 1606, or visit www.churchhealthcenter.org.

37. Events - Monday, January 03, 2011

The Church Health Center will offer a six-week course in smoking cessation beginning Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. The course is free to members and open to the community for a $60 fee. To register, call Sheila Harrell at 259-4673, ext. 1606, or visit www.churchhealthcenter.org.

38. Events - Monday, December 13, 2010

Alzheimer’s Association will hold the Parade of Trees Holiday Dinner and Wine Tasting Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 3345 Kirby Whitten Road. The dinner will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. Reservations are not required.

39. UTMG Presents Health Seminar - Tuesday, October 12, 2010

UT Medical Group Inc. will present a free seminar on diabetes and heart disease.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Absi, a nephrologist, will be the featured speaker at the event, which is set for 6:30 p.m., Nov. 11, at Methodist South Hospital, 1300 Wesley Drive.

40. Events - Monday, October 11, 2010

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select Memphis East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Stuart Wilkinson, vice president of human resources at University of Tennessee Medical Group, will speak. For reservations, call Demetria Sturgis at 448-5529 or e-mail Jennifer Thornton at jjthornton@fedex.com. Cost is $20.

41. Events - Friday, October 08, 2010

The University of Memphis Department of Psychology will host the 2010 Spindel Conference Thursday through Saturday on the U of M campus. Stephen Darwall of Yale University of will deliver the opening address. The Emerging Scholar Prize Essay will be delivered Friday. For a complete list of speakers, times and locations, call 678-3352 or visit www.memphis.edu/philosophy/spindel_2010.php.

42. Events - Thursday, October 07, 2010

The Small Business Chamber will hold an open house Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cordova Medical and Cosmetic Solutions, 1025 Cordova Station Ave. For more information, call 748-8889.

43. Events - Wednesday, October 06, 2010

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Ruth McCambridge will speak on the topic “Fundamentals of Leading a High Performing Organization.” Cost is $99 for members, $150 for nonmembers and $89 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

44. Events - Tuesday, October 05, 2010

The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will hold its 2010 Sales & Marketing Summit Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select Memphis East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Cost is $25 for members and $50 for nonmembers. For reservations, call 866-290-4241 or visit www.sms-midsouth.org.

45. Events - Monday, October 04, 2010

The Salvation Army will hold its 2010 Corporate Challenge Golf Tournament Monday at 1 p.m. at Spring Creek Ranch, 149 Chinquapin Drive. The tournament will benefit The Salvation Army’s Renewal Place Program. To register, contact Amy Beth Dudley at 260-9120 or amybeth_dudley@uss.salvationarmy.org.

46. Events - Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Methodist South Hospital will hold a lunch and learn titled “Women’s Gynecological Health” Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in meeting room A of the hospital, 1300 Wesley Drive. Free health screenings begin at 11 a.m. and the lecture will be given by Dr. Stephen Ehiremen. Registration is required as seats are limited. To register, call 888-777-5959 or visit www.methodisthealth.org.

47. Events - Tuesday, September 07, 2010

Small Biz Memphis will host the Cordova/Bartlett and East Memphis/Midtown Business Builders Circle meetings Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively, from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. at 1661 International Drive, suite 400. The Germantown/Collierville meeting will be held Thursday at 7:45 a.m. at 2176 West St. For more information, call 205-9303.

48. Events - Monday, August 09, 2010

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet Monday at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select East Memphis, 5795 Poplar Ave. Monica Fleming will speak on “Success Over Stress: Managing the 21st Century.” For reservations, call Demetria Sturgis at 448-5529 or e-mail Jennifer Thornton at jjthornton@fedex.com. Cost is $20.

49. Charter Commission Expands Public Outreach - Friday, July 16, 2010

The Metro Charter Commission has added two new public hearings to its schedule.

The group writing a proposed consolidation charter will hold a public hearing Tuesday at the Methodist Hospital South auditorium, 1300 Wesley Drive, in Whitehaven.

50. Events - Monday, July 12, 2010

The Madison Hotel will host Smoking Up High: High-Class, Low-Key, a monthly rooftop cigar event, Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the rooftop of the hotel, 79 Madison Ave. The event will feature a selection of cigars from the Mix Cigar Emporium, a cash bar and tapas. For reservations, call 333-1224.

51. Events - Monday, May 10, 2010

The Methodist South Hospital Stroke Support Group will meet Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Suite 124 at Methodist South Hospital, 1300 Wesley Drive. Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to register, contact Heather Andresen at 516-3726 or visit www.methodisthealth.org.

52. Events - Friday, May 07, 2010

The 52nd Annual Greek Food Festival will be held Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 573 N. Highland Ave. Admission is $3. For more information, visit www.memphisgreekfestival.com.

53. Events - Thursday, May 06, 2010

Mothers of the NILE will hold a Mother’s Day banquet Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Broad Avenue, 2935 Broad Ave. Dr. Kriner Cash will be the featured speaker. The dinner is open to the public. For reservations, call Veronica Coleman-Davis at 592-5817 or Myra Stiles at 272-3819.

54. Events - Monday, March 08, 2010

Methodist Hospice will hold a grief class today at 1 p.m. at Saint Luke’s United Methodist Church, 480 S. Highland St. Classes discuss a broad range of issues related to grief. Registration is not required. For more information, contact Mary Elizabeth Jones at 516-1604 or jonemar@methodisthealth.org.

55. Events - Friday, March 05, 2010

The Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale will be held today and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Central Ave. About 15,000 items will be on sale. For more information, call 415-2840.

56. Events - Monday, February 08, 2010

The Center City Commission Search Committee will meet today at 2 p.m. at the CCC office, 114 N. Main St.

57. Events - Friday, February 05, 2010

The Memphis Zoo will host a Valentine’s Dinner today at 6:30 p.m. at Teton Trek’s Great Lodge. Cost is $125 per person and $1,000 for a private table of six. Chef John Bragg of Circa will prepare the meal. For reservations, call 333-6572.

58. Events - Monday, January 11, 2010

The Memphis Orthopaedic Research Lecture will be held today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Wunderlich Auditorium on the Memphis University School campus, 6191 Park Ave. The program is free. To R.S.V.P., call 866-1452.

59. Events - Friday, January 08, 2010

The Campus School at the University of Memphis will hold orientation for parents of prospective students today at 9 a.m. in the Ball Hall Auditorium on campus. For more information, call 678-2285.

60. Events - Monday, December 14, 2009

InMotion Orthopaedic Research Center and the Memphis Bioworks Business Association will present the Memphis Orthopaedic Research Lecture Series today from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Memphis University School, 6191 Park Ave. The speakers will be Drs. John Coleman and John Williams of Medtronic Inc. For reservations, call 866-1452.

61. Events - Monday, November 09, 2009

The University of Memphis will host a lecture by Dr. James L. Gelvin today at 7 p.m. in Room 136 in the Fogelman Executive Center. Gelvin is a professor of modern Middle East history at UCLA and will discuss “The Global War on What, Exactly? Making Sense of Political Islam.” A reception and book signing will precede the lecture at 6 p.m.

62. Events - Friday, October 23, 2009

The Germantown Exchange Club will hold a golf tournament today at 10:30 a.m. at Memphis National Golf Club, 10135 National Club Drive. Cost is $125 per person. The shotgun start will begin at noon. To register, contact Karen Ratcliff at 276-2200, Ext. 106, or karen.ratcliff@exchangeclub.net.

63. Events - Monday, October 12, 2009

The First Tee of Memphis/Mid-South Junior Golf Association will hold the Bennie Minor Golf Tournament today at 1 p.m. at Galloway Golf Course, 3815 Walnut Grove Road. The proceeds will benefit First Tee of Memphis. Cost is $750 for a three-person team. For more information, call 744-0333.

64. Events - Monday, September 14, 2009

The Institute for Supply Management will host the Eighth Annual NAPM – Memphis Inc. Golf Tournament today at 8 a.m. at Memphis National Golf Club, 10135 National Club Drive. Cost is $140 per player. All proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis. To register, contact Gary Lemmons at 381-2219 or gary.lemmons@lucite.com.

65. Events - Monday, August 10, 2009

The Memphis Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet today at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select East, 5795 Poplar Ave. Dr. Ron Davis, campus dean at Strayer University, will present “Emotional Intelligence and Servant Leadership.” Cost is $20. For reservations, contact Dianne Cordaro at diannecordaro@yahoo.com or 287-6009.

66. Events - Friday, August 07, 2009

Attorney Larry Rice will present a one-hour continuing legal education seminar today at 3 p.m. at 275 Jefferson Ave. Cost is $10. Seating is limited. For reservations, contact Sarah Beth Cohen at scohen@ricelaw.com or 526-6701.

67. Events - Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Westminster Academy will host a mini-open house for parents of prospective students today from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at its campus, 2500 Ridgeway Road. Parents will have the opportunity to tour the campus and learn about Westminster’s educational opportunities. Westminster offers classical Christian education for kindergarten through 12th grade. For more information, call 380-9192 or visit www.wamemphis.com.

68. Events - Friday, October 12, 2007

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a "Communicating for Change" workshop today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc., 515 Erin Drive. Admission is $75 for Alliance members, $65 for participants in the Alliance's Program for Nonprofit Excellence and $115 for nonmembers. For additional information, contact April DeBerry at 684-6605 or adeberry@npexcellence.org.

69. Events - Thursday, October 11, 2007

The Friends of Poplar-White Station Branch Library will present The Second Thursday Community Lecture Series today at 11:30 a.m. at the library, 5094 Poplar Ave. The topic will be "Volunteer Opportunities and Early Childhood Innovative Programs." The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the library at 682-1616.

70. It All Starts with Elvis - Wednesday, March 15, 2006

A sign at the Days Inn at 3839 Elvis Presley Blvd. quotes John Lennon as saying, "Before Elvis, there was nothing" - a truth that could apply to rock 'n' roll or even Whitehaven's tourism industry. Though Elvis came and went, the tourists kept coming to the area, and now The King might be responsible for more.

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