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Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church to host 30th National Oratorial Festival

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Tuesday, June 4th, 8:06 am

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church of Memphis is hosting the 30th National Oratorical Festival for teenagers June 7 - 9, 2013.

This year the festival will be coming to Memphis for the first time and will be held at the church facility. The event is called the "St. John Chrysostom Oratorical Festival" and is sponsored by the Department of Religious Education of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.

The parishioners are exciting to be welcoming all of their out of town guests, including His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, as well as Metropolitan Nicholas- Metropolitan of Detroit.

The Oratorical Festival is a program that invites youth in middle and senior high school to speak about their Faith, their Church and their heritage.

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Action News 5's Andrew Douglas cohost for Memphis Training Camp for Dads on June 15

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, June 3rd, 9:22 am

The 3rd Annual Memphis Training Camp for Dads is scheduled for June 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Fogelman Executive Center on the University of Memphis campus. This event is free and open to the public. Free parking and child care are also included.

The event celebrates fatherhood and is designed for those who are interested in learning ways to be the best father possible. The morning includes workshops and sessions followed by the Hall of Fame luncheon where Mayor Wharton will present awards to individuals who have been great fathers, role models, and patriarchs in our community. Action News 5's Andrew Douglas and Hallejuah FM's Michael Adrian Davis are Co-hosting the Hall of Fame luncheon.

To nominate a dad for a Hall of Fame award or to register go to www.memphistn.gov/fatherhood.

For more information email fatherhood@memphistn.gov or call 901.576.6507.

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Collierville's Sunset on the Square Concert Series Starts Thursday June 6th

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, June 3rd, 8:27 am

The 22nd annual Main Street Collierville Sunset on the Square Summer Concert Series kicks off on June 6th.

Every year during June and July, Collierville residents as well as people throughout the region have come to know that Thursday nights is the time when you drop what you're doing, grab your lawn chairs and a picnic basket and head for the Town Square in Downtown Collierville Historic District.

Main Street Collierville has planned and organized this event for more than 20 years and has offered them to the public free of charge with the support of community partners and the Town of Collierville.

Entertainment line-up is posted on the Main Street Collierville website www.mainstreetcollierville.org

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Memphian Kris Thomas set to sing at Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, May 24th, 9:15 am

Fresh off making into the Top 10 on NBC's The Voice, Kris Thomas will be singing the National Anthem when the Memphis Grizzlies host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 Saturday. He confirmed the news to Action News 5 Friday morning. Tipoff for Game 3 is set for 8pm Saturday May 25th

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Independence Day Celebration in the Town of Collierville

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, May 17th, 8:21 am

Get ready for the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration July 3, 2013 at H.W. Cox Park!

It begins at 6:00 P.M. with fireworks at 9:30 P.M.

It is a fun, festive and family friendly night!! Join your friends and neighbors for fun!

Call Sheila Moody at 901-457-2777 should you have any questions or need further information.

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Free family entertainment at Carriage Crossing

Submitted by Bernadette Davis, Freelance Writer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 5:16pm

Free family entertainment at Carriage Crossing

The 5th Annual Fridays at Carriage Crossing takes place Friday nights in May through September. Susan Eads, General Manager of Carriage Crossing, said “Carriage Crossing is always looking for ways to serve the community,” and “Movie Mania and Fridays at Carriage Crossing gives families a free entertainment option where they can spend time together in a safe and fun environment.”

The movie lineup for the free event includes, Disney’s “Brave”, Dr. Seuss “The Lorax”, “Wreck-It Ralph”, “The Lion King” and “Despicable Me”. In June a rotating schedule of live entertainment and movies will be available.

Customers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the entertainment located in Central Park. Click here to read more about the free family event.

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MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

Submitted by Kelsey Jacobson, Digital Content Director / WMCTV.COM

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 2:04pm

MIFA 'Meals on Wheels' needs your vote to win FedEx grant

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA) is in the running to win a grant for its Meals on Wheels program, but the nonprofit needs your help to win.

According to MIFA, Memphis was declared the hunger capital of the country in 2011.

The Meals on Wheels program delivers 1,800 hot lunches each day to seniors in the community who are unable to leave their homes.

Now, MIFA is one of several nonprofits competing for a grant from FedEx.

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, FedEx is sponsoring a Global Month of Service. The shipping giant is encouraging its own team members to team up with nonprofits to make a difference in their communities.

The "Friends of the MIFA Maniacs" are hoping for your votes in order to give the Meals on Wheels program a boost so it can make an even bigger impact on the Memphis community.

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