Parents & kids

Bowling for backpacks

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, August 12th, 10:24 am

Memphis Grizzlies Head Coach Lionel Hollins invites you to join him at Winchester Bowl Saturday, August 20 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for his "Bowling for Backpacks" program.

You're invited to bowl as individuals or a team. The cost is $75 per person or $300 per team.

The proceeds will benefit under-priviledged children in the Memphis community. You're also welcome to just sit back and watch the action, but please bring school supplies with you.

The event is hosted by Downtown Jackson Brown of Soul Classics 103.5.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Manisha B.

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Dragon boat festival coming to Memphis

Submitted by Kontji Anthony, Action News 5 Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011, 10:36am

It's time to register for Memphis' new Dragon Boat Festival.

Interested companies and community groups have less than a month to field a team in the Inaugural Duncan-Williams Dragon Boat Festival in Memphis, benefiting the Tennessee Clean Water Network.

The event is Saturday, September 24, at Mud Island River Park. Teams race for prizes and raise money for clean water. Teams must register online at www.memphis.racedragonboats.com by September 2. Find out why dragon boat racing is one of the fastest growing water sports in the world!

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family-friendly sports and fun for everyone!

Submitted by Ryan Arthur on Saturday, July 23rd, 4:19 pm

Upward Flag Football is coming to Ellendale Baptist Church with practices beginning August 27, 2011. Upward Sports is the world's largest Christian sports league for children and provides the BEST sports experience for every child. Upward Sports teaches sport fundamentals in an environment of healthy competition, helping kids to develop skills for the sports arena and values for life. Ellendale Baptist Church offers flag football for boys ages 1st grade through 6th grade. With weekly practices and games limited to one-hour each, this league is family-friendly and fun for everyone!

The deadline to register is August 16. Contact Ellendale Baptist Church today at 901-386-4676 for more information or to register.

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Carnival returns to Millington

Submitted by Tracey Rogers, News Director

Friday, July 22nd, 2011, 3:47pm

Johnson's Carnival will return to Millington for the 4th consecutive year. It will be held at the Joyner ball fields on Highway 51 until July 30th The Carnival will open Sunday through Thursdays from 6-10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 6-11 p.m.

Admission is free and a wristband for unlimited rides on the day of purchase is $20.

You can also buy corn dogs, hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, funnel cakes, fresh squeezed lemonade, candy apples and more. Every night is Crisis Center Night where you can bring a canned good and get $5 off of a wristband. Wednesday nights are Church Night where you can bring your youth group and get $5 off a wristband. Thursday nights are Military Night where with a military ID the immediate family of a serviceman or woman will get $5 off a wristband.

For more information, contact Millington Arts and Recreation at 901-873-5770.

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Shopping with kids breaks the bank

Submitted by Andy Wise, Chief Consumer Investigator/Andy's Restaurant Scorecard

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011, 10:35am

The family needs groceries. Mom's got the kids in tow.

Mom might be better off getting a baby-sitter.

"There is a known fact among grocery store retailers that shoppers who bring kids with them spend more," said Josh Elledge, chief executive "angel" of the grocery savings site SavingsAngel.com.

Here's why, according to Elledge:

* Kids have the uncanny effect of causing more time to be spent in the store. Time equals money in retailing. The Food Marketing Institute estimates that shoppers spend $2.17 for each minute they spend in the store.

* Kids (especially younger ones) are impulsive. The grocery store is completely designed to create impulse purchases. Add to this the fact that kids are so heavily marketed to and you have a perfect storm brewing.

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Memphis hosts Natural Hair Expo

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, July 8th, 9:20 am

On July 16, Memphis will host its first Natural Hair Care Expo.

The Tennessee Natural Hair Care and Wellness Expo will be a fun-filled event with vendors, workshops and classes, held at the Memphis Airport Hotel and Conference Center (2240 Democrat Road) and will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10.

Natural hair is taking over the world and this conference is a part of that phenomenon, showcasing stylists, fashion, natural hair models and beauty and wellness products.

Classes Include:

Beauty With A Conscience: Choices for Your Whole-istic Health - Leah Patterson of Etniq Minerals

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Action News 5 already preparing for new school year

Submitted by Chris Payne on Saturday, July 2nd, 12:51 pm

Though the school year seems like it just ended and summer just began, plans are already underway for a brand new school year.

Action News 5 has been putting the finishing touches on our 4th annual Superintendents' Week.

Superindents' week is an opportunity for area school superintendents to come on and talk about plans, goals and challenges for the 2011-2012 school year. We will also be giving our viewers a chance to submit questions for the superintendent in their school district.

So make sure you keep it tuned to Action News 5 in the coming weeks. You will be able to catch the interviews on Action News 5 at 6 a.m. during the week of August 1 through Aug. 5.

It's a great way for you and your kids to prepare for a brand new school year.

Shelby County Schools Superintendent John Aitken will be on the show Tuesday, Aug. 2.

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