I knew winter was out there hiding somewhere. Just waiting for you to leave your coat at home in a flush of spring fever, bounding out of work Wednesday afternoon to find spring has hit the highway. But where does spring go on its spring break? The Suns were in Memphis Wednesday evening – the Phoenix Suns, that is. They lost to the Grizz at the Forum 110 – 91.

2. Events - Thursday, February 9, 2017

Shelby County Real Estate Road Show, co-sponsored by Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir and Chandler Reports, will be held Thursday, Feb. 9, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, 6393 Poplar Ave. Learn about the county’s tax sale process and anti-blight initiative, as well as how to bid on commercial, industrial and residential properties through the Civic Source online system. Cost is free. Register at eventbrite.com or email kwhitaker@shelbycountytrustee.com.

3. Events - Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in NovaCopy’s conference room, 7251 Appling Farms Parkway. Leadership development coach Shelley Baur will present “Creating Honest Conversations to Build Better Relationships.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.

4. Events - Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Shen Yun Performing Arts will perform in Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 7-8, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main St. The performance explores traditional Chinese culture and legends through a blend of classical dance and orchestral music. Tickets start at $70. Visit shenyun.com or call 888-974-3698.

5. Events - Saturday, February 4, 2017

The second We Mean Business Symposium, hosted by the City of Memphis Office of Business Diversity and Compliance, will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Tower Center at Clark Tower, 5100 Poplar Ave., 33rd floor. The primary focus is to share upcoming city bid opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. Companies also will learn about the certification and registration process and how to leverage the city’s diversity programs. The first J.E. Walker Breaking Barriers Awards Luncheon will follow. Cost is free; RSVP required. Register at eventbrite.com.

6. Events - Monday, February 6, 2017

NAWBO Memphis will present “Selling for Business Owners” Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seasons 52, 6085 Poplar Ave. Shawn Karol Sandy, chief revenue officer of The Selling Agency, will share the three-point plan that builds your own selling program and positions your company in front of your ideal customers. Register at nawbomemphis.org.

7. The Week Ahead: April 18-24 - Monday, April 18, 2016

Let’s get this week started, Memphis! Here’s our roundup of local happenings you need to know about, from the dreaded federal income tax filing day, to the scheduled end of the Tennessee Legislature for this session, to a couple of big round-ball games at FedExForum beginning Friday.

8. The Week Ahead: March 14-20, 2016 - Monday, March 14, 2016

How was your weekend, Memphis? Here’s our weekly roundup of local happenings you need to know about, from the first look at the Greater Memphis Chamber’s proposed diversity program to a truly Irish celebration of St. Paddy’s Day.

9. The Week Ahead: Nov. 30, 2015 - Monday, November 30, 2015

How was your weekend, Memphis? Here’s our weekly rundown of local happenings you need to know about, from snow and sledding at the Levitt Shell to orientation for members of the new Memphis City Council...

10. Delinquent Property Tax Sales Move Online - Tuesday, November 24, 2015

The quarterly tax sale of delinquent properties now has an online home. Beginning with the Jan. 19 sale, people will be able to bid from their computer instead of trekking to the Shelby County Administration Building. The tax sale software will be the first of its kind for the state of Tennessee.

11. Going Home - Thursday, September 11, 2014

Steve Brown, Crye-Leike Realtors Inc. Memphis general manager, and other Realtors remember a time when the headquarters for the Memphis Area Association of Realtors had a bank of telephones along a wall that Realtors in the field flocked to in order to check in with the office.

12. MAAR’s New MLS System Designed for Mobile Users - Saturday, April 5, 2014

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors had a system that allowed members to access its Multiple Listing Service on mobile devices, but users sometimes had to jump through sizable hoops to connect with the system while in the field.

13. Pinnacle Awards Entries Due Friday - Thursday, February 14, 2013

The deadline for local commercial real estate brokers to enter the 12th annual Pinnacle Awards is Friday, Feb. 15.

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council will honor those top producers in the industry at an April 25 ceremony at the Memphis Country Club, 600 Goodwyn St.

14. Events - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, Feb. 13, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Lucy Shaw will discuss the Bridges Out of Poverty program. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

15. Events - Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The Center City Development Corp. board will meet Wednesday, Aug. 15, at 9 a.m. in the DMC conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

16. Trustee and County Land Bank Prepping Road Show - Tuesday, August 14, 2012

The office of Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir and the Shelby County Land Bank are teaming up to present a “Real Estate Road Show” starting later this month.

17. Events - Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Chandler Reports will hold hands-on training seminars on its Shelby County Residential Service Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors computer lab, 6393 Poplar Ave. Cost is free. Contact Wendy Greenlaw at wendy@chandlerreports.com or 528-5273.

18. Events - Tuesday, August 7, 2012

The Church Health Center/MIFA Farmers Market will be open Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Church Health Center Wellness, 1115 Union Ave. Visit churchhealthcenter.org.

19. Events - Monday, August 6, 2012

EarlyShares will host the 24/24 Nationwide Crowdfunding Educational Roadshow Monday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Memphis Bioworks Conference Center, 20 S. Dudley St. The event is geared toward those seeking to fund a startup or invest in new or growing businesses. Visit earlyshares.com.

20. Events - Friday, July 13, 2012

The Memphis Young Professionals Network of the Memphis Association of Realtors will host Jay Papasan, co-author of “Millionaire Real Estate Agent,” Friday, July 13, at 10 a.m. in the MAAR education center, 6393 Poplar Ave. Email ypnmemphis@gmail.com.

21. MAAR to Hold Forum on Mortgage Settlement - Wednesday, June 13, 2012

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors will hold a special member forum June 19, overviewing the implications of the National Mortgage Services Settlement on Realtors, homeowners who might be facing foreclosure, people who were foreclosed upon and those facing short sales.

22. MAAR to Host EDGE/PILOT Forum - Thursday, June 7, 2012

Reid Dulberger and Harry Skefos will present a forum on the new Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) and the recent changes to the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) program at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Martin Edwards Education Center, 6393 Poplar Ave., on Wednesday, June 13, at 3 p.m.

23. Events - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, May 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel will speak. Cost for lunch is $25 for nonmembers.

24. Events - Tuesday, May 1, 2012

The Southaven Chamber of Commerce will hold its quarterly luncheon Tuesday, May 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive in Southaven. University of Memphis head football coach Justin Fuente will speak. Cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. Register at southavenchamber.com or by contacting Ginger Adams at gadams@southavenchamber.com or 662-342-6114.

25. Events - Monday, April 30, 2012

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen will host the Federal Procurement Fair Monday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology, 365 Innovation Drive. The fair will cover how businesses can participate in the federal government contracting process. R.S.V.P. at cohen.procurement@mail.house.gov. For details, call Michael Fulton at 202-225-3265.

26. Keller Williams to Sponsor Orange Mound Benefit - Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Keller Williams Realty is sponsoring a plant sale Saturday, April 14, where proceeds will go toward a RED Day Project benefiting the Orange Mound community.

27. IREM Memphis to Host Fall Forum - Friday, October 21, 2011

The Institute of Real Estate Management Memphis Chapter 20 will host a Fall Forum Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, 6393 Poplar Ave.

28. Corker: Government Could Learn from Realtors - Wednesday, August 24, 2011

U.S. Sen. Bob Corker learned early on in his construction business that as long as you’re chasing a profit, you can’t go broke.

It’s the fundamental rule of accounting – for a balance sheet to balance, you can’t be spending more than you’re earning.

29. 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.

30. Events - Tuesday, May 3, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Participants will gain a broad knowledge of human resource systems, functions and issues in nonprofit organizations. 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.

31. Events - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold the sixth annual Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence Conference Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Clark Opera Memphis Center, 6745 Wolf River Blvd. The title of the conference is “Giving, Grants & Goodwill: The New Face of Philanthropy,” and Rip Rapson, president of chief executive officer of The Kresge Foundation, will speak. Cost is $110 for members, $150 for nonmembers and $65 for college students with a valid ID. Call 684-6605 or email info@npexcellence.org.

32. MAAR to Host Affordable Housing Event - Monday, April 25, 2011

In recognition of Fair Housing Month, the Memphis Area Association of Realtors will present the fifth annual Fair & Affordable Housing event on Wednesday.

The program is geared toward educating Realtors about the many resources available to assist first-time homebuyers, low- to moderate-income buyers and people facing foreclosure.

33. Chandler Reports to Host Foreclosure Seminar Wed. - Monday, April 25, 2011

Chandler Reports, a division of The Daily News Publishing Co. Inc., is hosting a free foreclosure seminar Wednesday in an effort to educate more people about its foreclosure reports and how real estate agents can effectively use the data to assist their clients.

34. Cohen to Address the State of Housing Monday - Friday, April 22, 2011

The Memphis Chapter of National Association of Real Estate Brokers will present a panel discussion on the “State of Housing” Monday.

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Memphis, will kick off the discussion, followed by an panel covering an array of subjects from legislative acts to mortgages to state-funded programs that stop foreclosure proceedings.

35. Youth Villages 5K Slated for Saturday - Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Youth Villages will hold its 29th annual YV5K at 9 a.m. Saturday at 1000 Ridgeway Loop, at the intersection of Briarcrest Avenue and the Ridgeway Loop in the Marsh Building.
The Memphis Area Association of Realtors is in its 29th year as a sponsor of the event.
“It’s a great cause and it promises to be a good time, too,” MAAR President Leon Dickson said in a statement. “We at MAAR appreciate the important service that Youth Villages provides for this community.”
Funds raised from the event will benefit Youth Villages’ mentoring, transitional living and spiritual life programs.
Runners and walkers can pre-register online through Wednesday at www.youthvillages5k.org, and packets can be picked up Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. Registration also will be available on Friday and on the day of the event from 7 to 8 a.m.

36. MAAR to Host Q3 Market Update - Monday, November 15, 2010

Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) will hold its third quarter market update Monday.

Don Wade, MAAR information and research director, will review the Q3 market reports and statistics, followed by a panel discussion on motivation in a tough market.

37. Events - Wednesday, July 8, 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.

38. Events - Tuesday, July 7, 2009

MPACT Memphis will hold a Community Service Committee meeting today at 6 p.m. at Café Eclectic, 603 N. McLean Blvd. To R.S.V.P., contact Audra Bares or Chad Lopes at memberconnections@mpactmemphis.org or 528-8340.

39. Events - Monday, July 6, 2009

The Alzheimer’s Awareness Tour will stop in Memphis for a breakfast event today from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1022 S. Shady Grove Road. The breakfast is free and will include information about the latest research and clinical studies. Space is limited. For reservations, call 877-307-8839 or e-mail info@newleafevents.com.

40. Events - Friday, July 3, 2009

Memphis Mary’s will host performances by Don Valentine & The Hollywood Allstars, Willie Covington, Tonya Dyson, Nate Dogg and Joyce Henderson Saturday at Memphis Mary’s, 345 Madison Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the first band will play at 10 p.m. Cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For tickets, visit www.boomhaus.com or Shangri-La Records, 1916 Madison Ave.

41. Events - Monday, March 30, 2009

The Engineers’ Club of Memphis Inc. will hold its weekly meeting and lunch today at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Phillip Stuckert, city engineer for Lakeland, will present “Lakeland New Construction Specification.” Cost is $14. No reservations are required.

42. Events - Monday, March 23, 2009

The Engineers’ Club of Memphis Inc. will hold its weekly meeting and lunch today at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Mark Lindstrom of ETI Corp. will present “Greenways and Trails.” Cost is $14. No reservations are required.

43. Events - Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Talk Shoppe will present “The Impact of Foreclosures & the 2009 Tax Reappraisal” by Cleo Stevenson of Chandler Reports today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 257-6536.

44. Events - Tuesday, February 3, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Tommy Wells, president of the American Bar Association, will speak. Lunch is $18 per person and reservations are required. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

45. Events - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors will hold a forum discussing “Patterns and Trends in Land Development” today from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at its offices, 6393 Poplar Ave. Bob Dalhoff of Dalhoff Thomas Daws will present the forum. Cost is $15 for nonmembers and free for members. For more information, call 818-2428.

46. Events - Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Metro Business Council will host a live webcast of Tom Peter’s presentation “Achieving Excellence in a Disruptive Age” today from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. The presentation will come from the Gazelles Growth Conference in Atlanta and will focus on what entrepreneurs and business leaders need to thrive and survive in a rapidly changing business environment. Cost is $75 per attendee and seating is limited. For reservations, contact Michael Synk at msynk@in-synk.com or 276-0200.

47. Events - Monday, October 20, 2008

The Center City Commission and the Memphis Division of Public Works today will host a second public meeting to discuss the proposed trash collection pilot program that could replace dumpsters in Downtown. The meeting will begin at 3 p.m. in the Center City Commission office, 114 N. Main St. Dwan Gilliom will give a detailed presentation of the pilot program. For more information, call Eric Robertson at 575-0542.

48. MAAR Forms Group For Young Brokers - Friday, October 3, 2008

Commercial real estate can be a tough profession at any age, but it’s especially difficult for a young agent breaking into the industry to find his or her footing alongside the established practitioners.

49. Events - Thursday, July 24, 2008

Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Music City Walk and Festival will be held today from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Shelby Farms Park & Conservancy. Take Steps is the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding a cure for digestive diseases. For more information, call Nicole or Drew at 615-356-0444 or visit www.cctakesteps.org.

50. Events - Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Talk Shoppe will present “How to Buy Bank-Owned Real Estate Property” with Rob Stone today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

51. Events - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council will host a forum today from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the MAAR office, 6393 Poplar Ave. The forum will discuss Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for commercial buildings and what it means for commercial brokers. Cost is $15 for nonmembers and free for members. For more information, call 818-2428.

52. Events - Tuesday, July 15, 2008

JobLINC will host a Career and Education Fair today from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in meeting rooms A, B and C at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Thirty-nine companies will attend. For more information, call 415-2700.

53. CI Class Offered In Light of Tight Times - Tuesday, July 8, 2008

A tight real estate market demands versatility from its professionals. If brokers who primarily or even exclusively deal with the residential side of the business are able to switch gears and land a commercial deal here or there, they might keep their livelihood afloat.

54. Events - Thursday, May 8, 2008

The Memphis Investors Group will meet today at 7 p.m. at the Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road. Mark Klee and Caryn McKinney of postbankruptcyreport.com are the featured speakers. Early-bird sessions will be held at 6 p.m. The event is free to first-time visitors and members, while repeat visitors pay $20. For more information, contact Tammy Green at 414-2729 or mig@memphisinvestors.com.

55. Events - Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Talk Shoppe will meet today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic will be "How to Find the Best Mortgage in this Topsy-Turvy Market" with Jo Garner, a loan officer with First Tennessee Bank. The event is free. For more information, call Garner at 759-7808.

56. Events - Tuesday, May 6, 2008

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce will host its Small Business Development Counseling today from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with Mark Taylor, business counselor, at 485 Halle Park Drive. Appointments, which are free, must be made in advance by calling 853-1949.

57. Events - Wednesday, March 19, 2008

The University of Memphis and the Performance Excellence Association of the Mid-South "Lunch and Learn" series will be held today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meritan, 4700 Poplar Ave. Dr. Jiada Mo, professor and graduate coordinator at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Memphis, will present "The Chinese Connection." Lunch is $7 for PerfX members and $10 for nonmembers. For more information, e-mail hjbrowning@comcast.net or call 831-0230.

58. Events - Tuesday, March 18, 2008

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. The speaker will be Marlin Mosby, managing director of Public Financial Management Inc. Cost is $18 at the door. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes, 526-1318 or taylor@memphisrotary.org.

59. MAAR Event Tailored to Commercial Property Reappraisals - Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Andy Raines graduated from law school at then-Memphis State University in 1980, the same year Shelby County held its first property reappraisal in nearly two decades.

As a young attorney cutting his teeth on property tax law for Evans and Petree PC, Raines saw firsthand the chaos created by what later would be considered a watershed event.

60. Events - Monday, March 17, 2008

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. The speaker will be Marlin Mosby, managing director of Public Financial Management Inc. Cost is $18 at the door. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes, 526-1318 or taylor@memphisrotary.org.

61. Events - Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Talk Shoppe will meet today from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South, 3693 Tyndale Drive. The topic is "Real Estate Property Management: What You Need to Know When You Need to Know It" with Hulet Gregory of Clothier & Gregory Real Estate. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Jo Garner at 759-7808.

62. Events - Tuesday, February 12, 2008

The National Association of Women Business Owners Memphis will host its Network Luncheon today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. The topic will be "How to Build a 'Good Ole Girl' Network as Good as the 'Good Ole Boys!'" The cost is $25 for NAWBO members and $30 for nonmembers. To make a reservation, call 844-3738 or visit www.nawbomemphis.org.

63. Events - Monday, February 11, 2008

The Engineers' Club of Memphis will meet today at noon at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Cost is $12 and no reservations are required. Walter White, director of operations at the Memphis International Airport, will present "Airport Operations."

64. Events - Thursday, January 24, 2008

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors will hold a seminar titled "WHM: Getting Your Buyer Qualified For Affordable Financing" today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the MAAR offices, 6393 Poplar Ave. Cost is $40 for members and $60 for nonmembers. Registration is available by visiting www.maar.org/ce.

65. Events - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Rhodes College will host Charlie Cook, political analyst and publisher of the nonpartisan newsletter "The Cook Political Report," today at 7:30 p.m. in Barrett Hall on the Rhodes campus. Cook will discuss the 2008 primaries and presidential election. For more information, call Meg Carne at 843-3840.

66. Events - Tuesday, January 22, 2008

masterIT, a local network solutions company, will host an open house today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its corporate offices, 8024 Stage Hills Blvd. in Bartlett. Attendees can experience live demos and discuss new business technology. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to register, visit www.master-IT.com/truckevent.html or call 377-7891.

67. Events - Friday, January 11, 2008

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors will hold a seminar titled "Start Your Home Value Research with Starting Point," a tool for appraising homes, today from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the MAAR office, 6393 Poplar Ave. Register online at www.maar.org or e-mail techsupport@maar.org.

68. Events - Thursday, January 10, 2008

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education course today from 8:50 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. The course is the annual John Dice Seminar and is worth six hours of CLE credit. For more information, call the MBA at 527-3573.

69. Events - Wednesday, January 9, 2008

The Shelby County Board of Commissioners Ad Hoc Committee meetings will be held today in the first floor commission chamber of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. The Grants Subcommittee of the Budget Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m.; the Committee on Fines, Fees and Levies will meet at 9:15 a.m.; and the Purchasing Policy Manual Subcommittee of the Budget Committee will meet at 10 a.m. For more information, call Steve Summerall at 545-4301.

70. Events - Tuesday, January 8, 2008

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. A lunch buffet will be provided for $18. Dr. Vivian Morris, director of the New Teacher Center at the University of Memphis, will speak on "Seven Steps to Improve Student Achievement in Memphis." Reservations should be made to Taylor Hughes at 526-1318 or taylor@memphisrotary.org.

71. Events - Wednesday, December 12, 2007

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a "Researching Grant Funding" workshop today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the alliance offices, 606 S. Mendenhall Road, Suite 108. The event is $65 for alliance members, $55 for participants in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence and $99 for nonmembers. For additional information, contact April DeBerry at 684-6605 or adeberry@npexcellence.org.

72. Events - Tuesday, December 11, 2007

MPACT Memphis will host MPACT 101, an introductory meeting for potential and new MPACT members, today from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Celtic Crossing, 903 S. Cooper St. E-mail Audra Bares at abares@gtxinc.com to R.S.V.P.

73. Events - Monday, December 10, 2007

The Church Health Center will hold an infant-massage workshop today at 10:30 a.m. at Hope & Healing, 1115 Union Ave. The workshop is $10 for the public and free to Hope & Healing members. For more information, call Heidi Leyshon at 259-4673 or visit www.churchhealthcenter.org.

74. MAAR Commercial Council o Discuss PILOT - Tuesday, December 4, 2007
     The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council will host a forum on changes to the payment-in-lieu-of-taxes program Dec. 12 at 8:30 a.m. It will be held in the Martin Edwards Jr. Education Center at the MAAR

75. Commercial Investment ClassOffered by CCIM Chapter - Tuesday, July 17, 2007
     The Memphis Metro chapter of the CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Members) Institute will offer an Introduction to Commercial Investment Real Estate Analysis this week.
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76. Events - Tuesday, December 5, 2006

The Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South holds its holiday party today from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Regions Bank, 6200 Poplar Ave. Cost is free for members and $15 for guests. For more information, call 937-5532 or e-mail smsofmidsouth@midsouth.rr.com.

77. Events - Monday, December 4, 2006

The Memphis Bar Association's Diversity Task Force sponsors a diversity summit today from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central Ave. Sessions will include "Achieving Success Through Diversity," "Why Diversity is Important for Success in the Legal Profession" and "How Minority Attorneys Can Attract Business Clients." Cost is $50 for regular registration, $30 for attorneys in firms of five or fewer and free for law students and guests. Call 527-3573 for more information.

78. Events - Friday, December 1, 2006

The Adult Special Care Center at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis hosts activities in conjunction with World AIDS Day Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MedPlex lobby, 880 Madison Ave. The festival-style awareness campaign will feature food, entertainment and information about HIV/AIDS. Health officials also will be offering free non-invasive screenings for anyone who wants to be tested. For more information, call family nurse practitioner Marye Bernard at 545-7446.

79. Events - Wednesday, August 23, 2006

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce Industrial Roundtable Group meets today at noon at the Ridgeway Country Club, 9800 Poplar Ave. State Sen. Mark Norris, R-Collierville, is the keynote speaker. Discussion topic is "Outlook for Business in Tennessee in 2007." Call 853-1949 for more information.

80. Events - Monday, August 21, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) Commercial Council sponsors a Commercial Real Estate Environmental Issues Forum Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at MAAR's Martin Edwards Jr. Education Center, 6393 Poplar Ave. Don Bradford, associate principal of EnSafe Inc., is the featured speaker. Topics will include an update on environmental liability management and tools available to manage environmental issues associated with real estate transactions. Cost is free for members and $15 for non-members. Call 818-2428 for information.

81. Events - Tuesday, August 8, 2006

The Tennessee Realtors Land Institute holds its monthly meeting today at 11 a.m. in the Martin Edwards Jr. Education Center at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR), 6393 Poplar Ave. E-mail chapters@centurytel.net for reservations.

82. Peabody Place to Air Footage From Memorable Elvis Concerts - Monday, August 7, 2006

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The Mid-South chapter of the Alzheimer's Association presents "Introduction to Alzheimer's and Dementia" from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3475 Central Ave. Admission is free. Call (800) 237-3225 or 565-0011 to register.

83. Events - Wednesday, August 2, 2006

The Center City Commission's Design Review Board meets today at 5 p.m. in the CCC conference room, 114 N. Main St. Call 575-0540 for more information.

The Collierville Chamber of Commerce offers small business counseling Thursday at 11 a.m. at the chamber office, 101 Walnut St. Call 853-1949 to schedule an appointment.

84. Events - Tuesday, August 1, 2006

The Project Management Institute, Memphis chapter, holds the "PMP Certification Exam Prep Course" today through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. Cost is $545 for members and $575 for non-members. Visit www.pmimemphis.org for more information.

85. 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. .

86. Events - Monday, July 24, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents "The Three F's of the Starting Point Program" today from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 6393 Poplar Ave. For more information, visit www.maar.org.

87. Events - Monday, June 12, 2006

The Tennessee chapter of the Realtors Land Institute presents "Practical Navigation for RLI Using Map, Compass, GPS and Mapping Software" Tuesday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Martin Edwards Jr. Education Center at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, 6393 Poplar Ave. Cost is $250. Visit www.midsouthland.com to register.

88. Events - Tuesday, June 6, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors Commercial Council meets today from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Martin Edwards Jr. Education Center, 6393 Poplar Ave. The topic for the forum is "Leasing to Institutions (Without Getting Institutionalized!)." Cost is free for MAAR Commercial Council members and $20 for non-members. Call 818-2428 to register.

89. Events - Monday, June 5, 2006

Rhodes College offers its adult summer camp, "Camp Meeman," today through Friday at 2000 N. Parkway. Classes to be offered include "Ancient and Medieval India" and "Contemporary America in Short Fiction." Cost to attend is $675 for dorm campers; $375 for day campers; or $195 for one course. Call 843-3965 or visit http://meeman.rhodes.edu to register.

90. Realtors Harness Satellite Technology To Pinpoint Plats, Parcels and Plots - Tuesday, May 16, 2006

The eye-in-the-sky view is becoming a more common tool for land brokers and rural real estate agents - so much so that the Tennessee chapter of the Realtors Land Institute (RLI) is bringing a Global Positioning System class to the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) at 6393 Poplar Ave. The class is from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 13 and 14.

91. Expo to Cover All Things Baby - Monday, March 20, 2006

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The Institute of Real Estate Management presents "Successful Site Management (RES201)" through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memphis Area Association of Realtors, 6393 Poplar Ave. Registration is $555 for members and $715 for non-members. Visit www.irem-memphis.org.

92. Events - Friday, March 17, 2006

National Seminars Group presents "Design and Page Layout Skills" today from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Radisson Inn Airport, 2411 Winchester Road. Call (800) 258-7246 or visit www.nationalseminarstraining.com.

93. Events - Thursday, March 16, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents "GRI 2: Smart Marketing" today through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. Cost is $195 for members and $225 for non-members. Call 685-2100 or visit www.maar.org for more information.

94. Events - Wednesday, March 15, 2006

The Mid-South Peace and Justice Center displays its traveling National Guard Memorial "Eyes Wide Open: The Human Cost of War" starting today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 1000 S. Cooper St. An open forum for the exhibit, which will be on display for the entire week, will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. Call 725-4990 for details.

95. Memphis Heritage Talks About Annesdale Snowden Neighborhood Today - Monday, March 13, 2006

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Memphis Heritage presents "Annesdale Snowden: Italianate Villa to Arts and Crafts Bungalow" as part of its 2006 Preservation Series from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Trinity Methodist Church, 447 N. Evergreen St. Registration is $60. Call 529-9828 or visit www.memphisheritage.org for more information.

96. Events - Monday, February 13, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents "GRI 1: Professionalism in Real Estate" Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. The course will cover ethical and legal standards in today's real estate industry. Cost is $195 for members and $225 for non-members. Visit www.tarnet.com to register.

97. Events - Friday, February 10, 2006

SkillPath Seminars presents "Coaching & Team Building Skills for Managers and Supervisors" today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Holiday Inn Select, 2240 Democrat Road. Topics include how to put together a team that gets results and how to inspire others to succeed. Cost is $199. Call (800) 873-7545 or visit www.skillpath.com to register.

98. Events - Tuesday, February 7, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents "Professional Standards in the 21st Century" Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. Cost is $30 for members and $50 for non-members. Visit www.maar.org for more information.

99. Events - Monday, February 6, 2006

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors presents "Professional Standards in the 21st Century" Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon at MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. Instructor Gary Blume discusses various options and procedures for the administration of ethics and arbitration programs. Cost is $30 for members and $50 for non-members. Visit www.maar.org to register.

100. Events - Friday, February 3, 2006

The Peabody Place Museum hosts a family day celebration for the Chinese New Year Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, 119 S. Main St. The event features traditional Chinese dancing, singing and arts and crafts projects for children. Cost is $3. For more information, call 523-ARTS.