VOL. 133 | NO. 149 | Monday, July 30, 2018
Remington College Memphis Campus will host a career fair Tuesday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus, 2710 Nonconnah Blvd. More than 20 employers are confirmed for attendance. The event is open to the public, and attendees should wear business attire and bring multiple cop-ies of their resume. Visit remingtoncollege.edu for details.
The American Heart Association and Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis host the first Strokes for Stroke art therapy class Tuesday, July 31, at 6 p.m. in the Saint Francis-Memphis library, 5959 Park Ave. Participants will be taught by local artist Stacey Ferguson, and their artwork displayed at Saint Francis. Free to stroke survivors; materials will be provided. RSVP to Libby Perry at 901-248-7963 or libby.perry@heart.org.
Novel will host author Vince Vawter Tuesday, July 31, at 6 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Vawter will be discussing and signing “Copyboy,” the sequel to his 2014 New-bery Honor-winning novel, “Paperboy.” Visit novelmemphis.com.
The Beethoven Club Music Series, featuring a performance by some of Memphis' brightest young college classical musicians, continues Tuesday, July 31, from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ben-jamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. The Beethoven Club of Memphis hosts the series on the last Tuesday of every month. Admission is free; light refreshments will be served. Visit beethovenclubmemphis.org.
Talk Shoppe meets Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Pinot’s Palette, 8225 Dexter Road, suite 103. Author Janet Cherry will discuss “Manners on the Move: from the Sandbox to the Executive Suite,” the book she co-authored with Judy Burda. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.
The new Youth Academy of Dreams hosts an open house and fun day Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 3350 N. Trezevant St. Local dignitaries and entertainer iHeartMemphis will make a special appearance. The facility houses a new after-school program designed to help youth ages 5 to 18 reach their full potential through comprehensive programming that includes education, mentoring, discovery and sports. Visit youthacademyofdreams.org.
Employment Seeker will host a veterans career fair and diversity job expo Thursday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton, 5069 Sanderlin Ave. Veterans and civilians can network with employers and apply for more than 600 positions. Bring plenty of resumes; business attire required. Admission and parking are free. Pre-register at employmentseeker.net.