Parents & kids

Special Olympics gold medalist heads to Mid-South

Submitted by Kym Clark on Thursday, October 6th, 9:27 am

Loretta Claiborne will be the guest speaker for The Arc Mid-South’s 16th Annual “Achieve Beyond Expectation” Benefit Gala, designated to raise funds for the agency’s crucial work for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). On Saturday, October 15th at Hilton Memphis, The Arc Mid-South will roll out the red carpet for the event as the agency welcomes Claiborne to the Mid-South to testify how she “Achieves Beyond Expectation.”

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Dinosaurs coming to Memphis Zoo

Submitted by Michael Phillips

Friday, September 30th, 2011, 9:24am

This spring the Memphis Zoo opens an all new exhibit featuring Dinosaurs.

The exhibit will have 15 animatronic creatures.

This attraction will be open March 10 through July 8, 2012.

The Memphis Zoo is partnering with a company that has done this exhibit around the country from San Diego to St. Louis.

The Zoo president says this may sound familiar, but technology is taking the exhibit to a whole new level.

"Many people may remember the dinosaur exhibit the Memphis Zoo had in the 90s," said Dr. Chuck Brady, Memphis Zoo President and CEO.

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Local doctor hosts free ADHD Awareness Picnic

Submitted by Jerica Phillips, JCFN Social Marketing Coordinator

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011, 5:52pm

A doctor with A.D.D. & Dyslexia Therapy Center, LLC, Dr. Felicia Merriweather Knowles is a native Memphian and graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis,Tennessee. She is board certified and has been in practice for over 10 years. She is dedicated to providing quality health care in a compassionate and timely manner. She values her clients and understands that treatment is more than just "medication". She incorporates the social, biological, spiritual and environmental aspects of health to provide each patient with an individualized treatment plan.

HELP (Health education, Early intervention, Literary promotion, Parent training) for ADHD is a non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families, hosted by Dr. Felicia Merriweather Knowles.

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Action News 5 at the 2011 Memphis Air Show

Submitted by Mike Moore on Sunday, September 18th, 11:07 pm

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Independent School Fair

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Wednesday, September 7th, 9:02 am

Parents considering an independent school for their children can attend a event next week to help with the decision. The Memphis Association of Independent Schools Fair is planned for Monday, September 19th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The event will be held at the Hilton Hotel at 939 Ridge Lake Boulevard in Memphis. 24 different independent schools will be represented at the fair. It's a chance for parents to learn more about what each school has to offer from student-teacher ratios to financial assistance.

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Fall children's clothing sale this weekend

Submitted by Tammy Phillips on Thursday, August 25th, 11:16 am

Parents will find big deals on gently used children's clothing and other items this weekend at the Highland Children's Clothing Sale. The sale offers boys and girls dress clothes, play clothes, pajamas, coats and jackets. The clothes are offered at 1/3 to 1/4 the item's original price. This year's sale will include items from Baby Gap, Gymboree and other name brand stores. You can even find smocked dresses for less than $15.

Parents will also be able to purchase nursery furniture, strollers, high chairs, baby swings and toys. Sale organizers only accept items in great condition, so the deals are there for the taking.

The sale takes place inside the Highland Church of Christ at 400 North Houston Levee Road. Doors opens to the public Friday, August 26th from 9am-6pm. Parking is free.

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Get ready for goat days

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011, 6:02pm

It's that time of year again Millington! Goat Days 2011!

Action News 5 just got the news release from the City of Millington for this exciting event. Check it out.

Where else can you find lumberjack shows, arts and crafts, a tractor pull & antique tractor show, GoatsWagens VW car show, Circle Cross Rodeo and barrel racing, great music, games and entertainment for kids of all ages, incredible food including homemade ice – cream, cake and pie contests, Kansas City Sanctioned Barbeque Contest, Chili Appreciation Society International Chili Cook-off, Community Village and Goat Ready emergency preparedness demonstrations? At the 22nd Annual International Goat Days Festival September 9 & 10 at USA Stadium Complex in Millington, Tennessee, of course!