The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees holds the I AM 2018 “Mountaintop” Speech Commemoration Tuesday, April 3, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Mason Temple. The program will include Bernice King and Martin Luther King III, the children of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; ambassador Andrew Young; COGIC bishop Charles Blake; AFSCME president Lee Saunders; and other dignitaries. Seating at Mason Temple is by invitation only; overflow seating at Temple of Deliverance, 369 G.E. Patterson Ave., is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit iam2018.org.

2. Events - Monday, April 2, 2018

Temple Israel, 1376 E. Massey Road, will host a discussion on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling Zivotofsky v. Kerry Tuesday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. Leo Bearman Jr. of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC and Jef Feibelman of Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC will lead the discussion of the ruling and its implications for American-born and Israeli-born Jews. A one-hour Tennessee Continuing Legal Education credit is available for $10. Sign up at timemphis.org or call 901-761-3130.

3. Events - Friday, April 28, 2017

A Crosstown Concourse job fair will be held Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Central Atrium of the Concourse, 1350 Concourse Ave. The fair will feature 15 tenants looking to fill more than 60 positions in a range of fields, including health care, arts, operations, retail and security. Visit crosstownconcourse.com/jobfair to register. 

4. Events - Monday, March 27, 2017

The city of Memphis Division of Engineering will hold an open house-style public input meeting on 10 Memphis street repaving/bike lane projects Monday, March 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Attendees can learn about the 10 repaving projects, many of which contain bike lanes in the proposed design, and offer written comments and questions. For more information, email nicholas.oyler@memphistn.gov.

5. Events - Saturday, March 25, 2017

The second series of Memphis 3.0 public meetings kicks off with three meetings this week:
• Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m.: Oakhaven High School, 3125 Ladbrook Road
• Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 p.m.: Hollywood Community Center, 1560 N. Hollywood St.
• Thursday, March 30, 5:30 p.m.: Glenview Community Center, 1141 S. Barksdale St.
The comprehensive planning team will share research that has been conducted since the first set of rallies, which generated more than 10,000 comments, and seek input on specific topics to help shape priorities and goals. Visit memphis3point0.com for details and a schedule of April meetings.

6. The Week Ahead: March 20-26 - Monday, March 20, 2017

Happy Monday, Memphis! It’s the first day of spring, and a bounty of social gatherings, government meetings and business events are in bloom. Check out our top picks in The Week Ahead…

7. Temple Israel Expanding Into Crosstown Concourse - Thursday, February 2, 2017

495 N Watkins St.
Memphis, TN 38104

Tenant: Temple Israel

Details: In a letter that went out to its congregation over the weekend, Temple Israel announced plans to expand into the Crosstown Concourse this summer.
Officials said the new Crosstown campus won’t be a second synagogue, but will instead enhance the Temple’s community outreach programs.
“We believe that Temple will thrive in Crosstown and that you, the members, will be truly amazed by the collaboration in the years ahead,” Temple Israel president Elkan Scheidt said in the email. “Crosstown’s creativity, innovation, and social-action focus aligns seamlessly with Temple and Reform Judaism’s inclusive philosophy.”
Temple Israel formed a preliminary Crosstown committee, which included Cara Greenstein, Alex Shindler, Daniel Kiel, Meggan Kiel, Bruce Landau, Susanne Landau, Joanna Lipman, Josh Lipman, Liz Rudnick and Elton Parker to discuss the move before deciding to sign a lease for a 1,200-square-foot “Midtown Living Room” in the Concourse.
“By offering countless programming and Tikkun Olam opportunities, Temple Israel Crosstown will bring the celebrated Temple Israel spirit of 38120 to 38104,” the announcement went on to say. “It will also become a new member gateway for unaffiliated Downtown/Midtown Jews and newcomers to Memphis.”
“Tikkun Olam, Hebrew for “repairing this broken world,” expresses the fundamental Jewish idea that what we do to heal the hurt and help those who are suffering most – in our city and in this world – is what matters most to the one God who loves us all,” Rabbi Micah Greenstein, senior rabbi at Temple Israel, said.
The email outlined some of the programs Temple Israel could offer in Crosstown, such as partnerships with their Crosstown neighbors, lunch and learns, baby-and-me classes, Hebrew tutoring and Women of Reformed Judaism-Sisterhood knitting for the Manna House.
Temple Israel, which is located at 1376 E. Massey Road, was founded in 1854 as the first permanent Jewish house of worship in Tennessee and now serves 1,500 member families in the Memphis area. 

8. Temple Israel Announces Crosstown Expansion - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

In a letter that went out to its congregation over the weekend, Temple Israel announced plans to expand into the Crosstown Concourse this summer.

Officials said the new Crosstown campus won’t be a second synagogue, but will instead enhance the Temple’s community outreach programs.

9. Temple Israel Announces Crosstown Expansion - Tuesday, January 31, 2017

In a letter that went out to its congregation over the weekend, Temple Israel announced plans to expand into the Crosstown Concourse this summer.

Officials said the new Crosstown campus won’t be a second synagogue, but will instead enhance the Temple’s community outreach programs.

10. Exceptional Foundation Fashion Show is This Sunday - Thursday, August 18, 2016

Sixteen models with special needs will enter the spotlight this weekend during the Exceptional Foundation Fashion Show fundraiser at Temple Israel, 1376 E. Massey Road.

11. Models with Special Needs Take the Runway - Saturday, August 29, 2015

An Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee fundraiser will put the spotlight on the people it serves with an Aug. 30 event.

The Exceptional Foundation Fashion Show fundraiser will feature 22 models with special needs.

12. Memphis Models With Special Needs to Take the Runway - Wednesday, August 26, 2015

An Exceptional Foundation of West Tennessee fundraiser will put the spotlight on the people it serves with an Aug. 30 event.

The Exceptional Foundation Fashion Show fundraiser will feature 22 models with special needs.

13. Events - Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Talk Shoppe will present the seminar “Tips to Getting the Right Flooring at the Right Price” with Gwen Christensen of Builders Floors and Interiors Wednesday, March 14, 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.

14. Events - Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Remington College Memphis will hold a blood drive Tuesday, March 13, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on its campus, 2710 Nonconnah Blvd. The blood drive is part of Remington College’s 3 Lives campaign, an effort to increase the number of minority blood donors. For more information, call 800-448-6405.

15. Events - Friday, February 3, 2012

The Rotary Club of Memphis Central will meet Friday, Feb. 3, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Deborah Hester Harrison, president of Girls Inc., will speak. To reserve a place, call Dick Wieland at 270-3778.

16. Events - Thursday, February 2, 2012

The 25th Rhodes Institute on the Profession of Law will be held Thursday, Feb. 2, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the McCallum Ballroom of the Bryan Campus Life Center on the Rhodes campus. The program will overview the civil liability organizations face when child sexual abuse accusations surface and will examine recent cases. For more information or to register, visit www.alumni.rhodes.edu/lawinstitute.

17. Events - Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a free business education workshop Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 2969 Elmore Park Road. Marlin McKelvy, president of Consumer Direct Benefit Solutions, will speak on “The Rise of Public and Private Health Insurance Exchanges and What This Means for Employers and Health Care Customers.” To R.S.V.P., call 372-9457 or info@bartlettchamber.org.

18. Events - Friday, August 21, 2009

The Crescent Club will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a gala today from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the club, 6075 Poplar Ave., Suite 909. There will be food, drinks and a performance by the April Cole Band. To purchase tickets, call Kristine Kershaw at 684-1010.

19. Events - Friday, August 1, 2008

The Scarlet Lawrence Akins Foundation will produce the Second Annual Run from the Sun 5K today at 7 p.m. along Ridge Lake Boulevard. The run benefits melanoma research and education. For more information, call Cheryl Moore at 361-8163.

20. Events - Friday, July 18, 2008

A Survivor Art Show will open today from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in conjunction with an open house at the new office of Carol Risher at Primacy Oaks Office Park, 5158 Stage Road, Suite 130. The art is created as part of the psychological healing and recovery of counseling clients. Risher is a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma resolution. The exhibit will run through Aug. 31. For more information, call 377-5646.

21. Events - Thursday, July 17, 2008

The Shelby County Beer Board will meet today at 2 p.m. in the fourth floor conference room of the Shelby County Administration Building, 160 N. Main St. For more information, call Stephanie Jones at 545-4301.

22. Events - Friday, August 17, 2007

Brentano's Bookstore will host a book-signing by Alma Westfield, the Bartlett author of "Unlocking the Door," Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the bookstore inside Oak Court Mall at 4465 Poplar Ave.

23. Events - Thursday, August 16, 2007

Human Resources Training and Development will host a seminar titled "Leading and Empowering Employees for Maximum Productivity" today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Holiday Inn Select Downtown, 160 Union Ave. Cost is $95 and includes continental breakfast and materials. Call 761-5525 or e-mail duselton@UseltonTraining.com for more information.

24. Events - Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Talk Shoppe will be held 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 "Alternative and Subprime Mortgages" with Terry West, mortgage loan officer at First Tennessee Home Loans.

25. ProTec's Growth Is Twofold: Physical and on Paper - Wednesday, February 1, 2006

The folks at Memphis-based technology design, installation and project management company ProTec Inc. like to be in the thick of things.

ProTec's modest, 9,000-square-foot warehouse and office at 584 Tillman St. doesn't necessarily portray this. But a quick glance at some of the company's local clients, such as AutoZone, Coca-Cola and Collierville-based Carrier Corp., makes it clear.

26. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 23, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Oct. 23-29 Oct. 23 Shelby County Commission meets at 1:30 p.m. at 160 N. Main St. Oct. 24 The Memphis City Council will host a citywide Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. at East High School, 3206 Poplar Av...

27. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 16, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Oct. 16-Oct. 22 Oct. 16 The Memphis Bar Association will present "Advance Mediation Training" from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MBA Conference Center, One Commerce Square, Suite 1050. Alexand...

28. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 9, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Oct. 9-Oct. 15 Oct. 10 "Europe 2000" is 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the mezzanine of the Peabody, 149 Union Ave. The seminar and exhibition features guests from Austria, Germany, Italy, Belgium, th...

29. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 2, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Oct. 2-Oct 8 Oct. 2 Minority Enterprise Development Week 2000 continues through Thursday. The event is designed to bring together minority business owners, buyers and procurement representatives from...

30. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, September 29, 2000
The Childrens Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Ave The Childrens Museum of Memphis, 2525 Central Ave., presents "Childrens Choice: Its a Voting Thing!" through Oct. 6, with a free public day rally from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Entry to t...