Central Defense Security, a leading provider of business, retail and warehouse security, is in the midst of hosting a series of job fairs at participating community centers in and around Memphis.

CDS is looking for candidates to fill onsite security positions responsible for protecting client assets, employees, customers and visitors at assigned locations. CDS is hosting job fairs Sept. 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at Charles Powell Community Center, 810 Western Park; Oct. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at Raleigh Community Center, 3678 Powers; and Oct. 5 from noon to 3 p.m. at Bert Ferguson Community Center, 8505 Trinity Road.

2. Events - Thursday, March 17, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will present a breakfast seminar titled “Covenants Not To Compete: Managing Restrictions and Expectations,” Thursday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at its office at 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Nicolette Thomas at 577-2328 or nthomas@bakerdonelson.com.

3. Wharton to Host Virtual Town Hall Wed. - Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. will host a three-way virtual town hall meeting Wednesday that links City Hall to citizens in Cordova and Hickory Hill.

The 6 p.m. session will focus on the city’s budget and school funding. Wharton and his administration are working on a list of options for the Memphis City Council to consider to come up with $57 million in funding two courts have ordered the city to pay the Memphis City Schools system.

4. Events - Tuesday, February 26, 2008

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will host "Fundraising Strategies: Ideas for the Changing Environment" today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc., 515 Erin Drive. The cost to attend is $99 for Alliance members, $89 for participants in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence and $150 for nonmembers. For more information or to register, contact April DeBerry at 684-6605 or adeberry@npexcellence.org.

5. County Commission Seeks InputFor Amending County Charter - Tuesday, February 26, 2008
     The Shelby County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing today about amending the Shelby County Charter.
     Commission members are seeking the public's input on whether certain

6. Events - Monday, February 25, 2008

The University of Memphis will host Ken Reardon of Cornell University today from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 123 of the Fogelman Executive Center, 330 Innovation Drive. Reardon will present "Urban Design and Placemaking: The Emerging Role of Higher Education and Other Institutions in Neighborhood Revitalization." The event is free and open to the public.

7. Archived Article: Community Ctr Lead - Wednesday, May 01, 2002
By JENNIFER MURLEY Cordova welcomes community center By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News Memphis Mayor Willie W.Herenton will join Cordova residents today as the public gathers for its first glimpse inside the new Bert Ferguson Community Center. Openi...

8. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 29, 2002
Calendar of events Jan Calendar of events: April 29-May 5 April 29 The Mid-South Disc Jockey Association meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Fox Ridge Pizza, 5950 Knight Arnold Road. All DJs and Karaoke Jocks are invited. For information, call 368-6782. Mem...

9. Archived Article: Ferguson Cc (lead) - Wednesday, November 08, 2000
Work begins on community center in Cordova Work begins on Cordova community center By SUE PEASE The Daily News Cordova residents in the mood for a game of tennis or racquetball, an art class or an afternoon picnic will soon have another place to go ...