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.m. in the Martin Edwards Education Center of MAAR, 6393 Poplar Ave. Cost is $125 for chapter members, $150 for designees and candidates and $200 for all others. Call 218-0782.

The Quest Center for Professional Development hosts a Grant Writing Workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 185 Union Avenue. Cost is $129. Call 1-888-365-5258 to register.

Mpact Memphis hosts a community involvement pillar meeting from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Colettas, 1063 S. Parkway East. Call 312-7760.

July 27

The American Grant Writers Association presents a Certified Grant Writer Workshop from 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. through July 30 at the Radisson Hotel, 185 Union Ave. Cost is $549. Call (513) 779-9643 or visit www.questcenterbiz.com.

The Memphis Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society presents Reflections of the Reagan Justice Department from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at Buckleys Restaurant, 117 Union Ave. The Honorable Hickman Ewing Jr., former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, is the guest speaker. Admission is free. Contact Greg Grisham at 526-0431 to reserve a seat.

Mpact Memphis hosts a leadership luncheon from noon to 2 p.m. at Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. University of Memphis football coach Tommy West is the guest speaker. Cost is $20. Call 527-4625 for reservations.

The Bartlett Chamber of Commerce hosts Business After Hours from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Bartlett Lanes, 6276 Stage Road. Call 372-9457.

July 28

The Memphis Regional Chamber hosts a chamber orientation from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the chamber offices, 22 N. Front St., Suite 200. Orientation gives new and existing Chamber members a look at programs and services available to affiliates. Call 543-3571.

July 30

The Greater Memphis Arts Council hosts an opening reception for artist Wayne Wilcox from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Art Councils offices, 8 S. Third St. Wilcox is one of several artists whose work is on exhibit in the councils offices. Call 578-ARTS for details.

The South Main Historic Arts District hosts the monthly Art Trolley Tour from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Attendees can take free trolley rides between the galleries and stores along South Main. View gallery art photography by Ken Walker at Memphis Heritage, 509 S. Main St. Work by artists Leatha Frost and Paula Lonneman will be on display at Durden gallery, 408 S. Front St. Visit www.southmainmemphis.org.

July 31

The Tenth Annual Big Scoop Ice Cream Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House, which provides living quarters for families of children receiving cancer treatment at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital. The Commission on Missing and Exploited Children (COMEC) will provide free child picture identification cards. Admission is $7 for adults and children over 3. Call 529-4055 or 312-7457.

The Renewed Hope in Christ Ministries Church hosts the Orange Mound-Bethel Grove Summer Soul Fest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Oakview Apartments, 2861 Kimball Ave. Activities include food, games and entertainment, along with health care services and legal advice. Call 745-5400 for details.

Upcoming Events

Aug. 2

The National Naval Officers Associations annual conference will be held through Aug. 6 at Naval Support Activity Mid-South in Millington. Registration begins at 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Pat Thompson Conference Center in the South Mall area. Contact Capt. Cynthia Miller at (703) 697-8761 or cynthia.miller@navy.mil for details.