Widely known and highly respected Memphis commercial real estate broker Wyatt Aiken died Friday morning after an extended illness.

Aiken was executive vice president/CEO of Cushman Wakefield-Commercial Advisors. Among his many professional achievements, Aiken served as president of the SIOR (Society of Industrial and Office Realtors) Memphis Chapter in 2007-2008.

2. Events - Tuesday, April 12, 2016

ArtsMemphis will hold a free workshop for organizations interested in Arts Build Communities grants on Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hattiloo Theatre, 37 S. Cooper St. The grants are open to nonprofits and government entities seeking funding for artistic and cultural projects that benefit the community. Visit tn.gov for details.

3. Events - Saturday, April 9, 2016

Hollywood Feed and the North Shore Animal League will host the Overton Bark Adoption Tour on Sunday, April 10, from noon to 3 p.m. in Overton Park’s Overton Bark Dog Park, 2080 Poplar Ave. Attendees can meet pets available for adoption, preview dog treats from Hollywood Feed’s soon-to-open Midtown bakery, and learn how to support Overton Bark through the “Give Your Dog a Bone” campaign. Visit overtonpark.org.

4. Events - Monday, April 11, 2016

ArtsMemphis will hold a free workshop for organizations interested in Arts Build Communities grants on Tuesday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Hattiloo Theatre, 37 S. Cooper St. The grants are open to nonprofits and government entities seeking funding for artistic and cultural projects that benefit the community. Visit tn.gov for details.

5. Events - Friday, January 8, 2016

The Memphis Irish Society is enrolling for its 2016 Irish Gaelic class, set to begin Saturday, Jan. 9, in the Germantown area (contact for exact venue). The class is free, informal, and is open to all adults and children of middle-school age and older. It will meet most Saturdays throughout the year with some breaks. Email erin.shepherd@memphisirish.com for details.

6. Events - Thursday, January 7, 2016

Safer Shelby Summit, a roundtable discussion of criminal justice reforms the Tennessee Legislature will consider this year, will be held Thursday, Jan. 7, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Wade Auditorium at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. State Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Brian Kelsey has invited local leaders to participate.

7. Events - Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Tennessee Department of Revenue will hold a free tax workshop for new businesses Thursday, Jan. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Renaissance Center’s Memphis Training Room, 555 Beale St. Tax specialists from local and state agencies will provide information and answer questions on complying with registration and tax requirements. Registration required. Visit tn.gov/revenue/article/tax-workshops or call 800-342-1003.

8. Events - Tuesday, January 29, 2013

The Blues Foundation will host the 29th annual International Blues Challenge Tuesday, Jan. 29, through Saturday, Feb. 2, in Beale Street venues and other Downtown locations. Visit blues.org for a schedule and tickets.

9. Events - Monday, January 28, 2013

Luna Nova presents the Robert Patterson Memorial Concert Monday, Jan. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Hardie Auditorium of Palmer Hall at Rhodes College, 2000 North Parkway. The program includes a new work titled “Mountain Paths” as well as works by several well-known composers. Cost is free. Visit rhodes.edu/music for details.

10. Events - Saturday, January 26, 2013

The Blues Foundation will host the 29th annual International Blues Challenge Tuesday, Jan. 29, through Saturday, Feb. 2, in Beale Street venues and other Downtown locations. Visit blues.org for a full schedule and tickets.

11. Events - Wednesday, June 27, 2012

BIG for Memphis will meet Wednesday, June 27, from 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Phelps Security, 4932 Park Ave. BIG brings together Memphis Police Department colonels and business leaders to curb crime and impact the community. Cost is free. R.S.V.P. to billy.garrett@phelpssecurity.com or 365-9728.

12. Events - Tuesday, June 26, 2012

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, June 26, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. James Rogers, director of Memphis Animal Services, will speak. Cost is $18 per person. Email Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org for reservations.

13. Events - Monday, June 25, 2012

The Tennessee Beta Unit of Parliamentarians will hold its monthly meeting and education program Monday, June 25, at 5:45 p.m. at the Poplar-White Station branch library, 5094 Poplar Ave. Call Jennifer Thompson at 324-5184.

14. Former French Village Apts. Sell for $2.8 Million - Tuesday, July 12, 2011

4055 Summer Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
Sale Amount: $2.8 million

Sale Date: June 30, 2011

15. Events - Wednesday, May 4, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Participants will gain a working knowledge of grant management policies and procedures. Cost is $60 for members, $110 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

16. Events - Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Talk Shoppe will present “Speed Networking: Book Yourself on the Supersonic Flight to Referrals!” Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call 482-0354.

17. Events - Thursday, May 7, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will present a workshop titled “Capital Campaigns” today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Alliance office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. David Lindstrom will lead the workshop. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

18. Events - Wednesday, May 6, 2009

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners will hold committee meetings today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the fourth floor committee room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

19. Events - Tuesday, May 15, 2007

The City Council Committee biweekly meeting will be held today at 8:30 a.m. at City Hall, 125 N. Main St. The City Council meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m., also at City Hall.

20. Events - Monday, May 14, 2007

The Engineers' Club of Memphis is holding its weekly meeting and lunch today at noon at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Clemente Washington, acting human resources manager for Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, will speak on "The Pending Brain Drain." Cost is $12 and no reservations are required.

21. Blue C.R.U.S.H. Walks Its Beat Among Community Organizations - Thursday, November 16, 2006

Operation Blue C.R.U.S.H. has arrived at the University of Memphis - and it has nothing to do with the Tigers. The goal of this Blue C.R.U.S.H. is to help fight crime.

The U of M area held its first-ever Blue C.R.U.S.H. meeting Monday night at St. Luke's United Methodist Church on Highland Street.

22. Events - Friday, August 4, 2006

MIDSOUTH Magazine holds its "Home & Garden Expo" today through Sunday at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Eric Stromer, carpenter on The Learning Channel's (TLC) "Clean Sweep" will appear at the expo Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $7. Call 521-7574 or visit www.midsouthmagazine.com for more information.

23. MBA Offers Behind-the-Scenes Look At Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Monday, July 31, 2006

July 31

The Memphis Bar Association presents "The Life & Law of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg" from 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in the MBA conference room at Brinkley Plaza, 80 Monroe Ave. Attendees will have the chance to learn more about Ginsburg from Trevor Morrison, a former law clerk to the U.S. Supreme Court justice. Ginsburg is scheduled to speak at The Peabody Hotel at noon Sept. 11. Call 527-3573 or visit www.memphisbar.org to register. .

24. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, July 26, 2004
Grant Writing Workshop Held at the Radisson

Grant Writing Workshop Held at the Radisson

July 26

The Memphis chapter of the Certified Commercial Investment Members presents Continuing Ed-Advanced Studies in Market Analysis from 8 a.m. to 5 p...

25. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, July 26, 2002
A painting exhibition by Bohne Lipsey will be Aug

The Art Museum of the University of Memphis has an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for children to experience the art and culture of ancient Egypt. Admission is free, but the museum rec...

26. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, May 10, 2002
Shelby County Trustee Bob Patterson and Councilman E Shelby County Trustee Bob Patterson and challenger City Council member E.C. Jones will speak at the Saturday Dutch Treat Luncheon. The luncheon, which is open to the public, begins 12:30 p.m. at A...

27. Archived Article: Churches (lead) - Friday, June 9, 2000
Construction is starting on a series of additions planned for Second Presbyterian Church, located at 4055 Poplar Ave. at Goodlett in East Memphis. Growth pushes two churches to expand By LAURIE JOHNSON and STACEY WIEDOWER The Daily News Two Presbyte...