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Eleanor Roosevelt's birthday

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:06:52 -0400

Start: 10/11/2008 - 05:00

End: 10/11/2008 - 05:59

“A woman is like a tea bag—you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.” “First Lady of the World,” Eleanor Roosevelt, was born on this day in 1884.

Servathon

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:52:00 -0400

Start: 10/11/2008 - 14:45

End: 10/11/2008 - 14:45

Feel good, help fix up your community at the Volunteer/Hands on Memphis 2008 Servathon. Go to handsonmemphis.org to review the various community service projects available in your area.

Help survivors of domestic violence by participating in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry’s Give Back a Smile program; Zoom whitening procedures at Germantown Dental Group are discounted today, with proceeds to the program. Call 866-880-8812.

Dress for Success Upscale Garage Sale

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:14:42 -0400

Start: 10/11/2008 - 15:12

End: 10/11/2008 - 15:12

Shop for clothes for the whole family, shoes and accessories and benefit a nonprofit with the great message, “Suits for self-sufficiency.”

7am-3pm on the parking lot at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union. 901.725.8077

Margaret Thatcher's birthday

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:06:20 -0400

Start: 10/13/2008 - 05:00

End: 10/13/2008 - 05:59

The birthday of Margaret Thatcher, the first (and only) female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Known as the “Iron Lady” she said, “You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it.”

Vote early

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:54:09 -0400

Start: 10/15/2008 - 14:52

End: 10/15/2008 - 14:52

Don’t want to wait? Vote early in the upcoming presidential election, and local school board and city council races; early voting locations open today through Oct 30. shelbyvote.com

Mother Teresa awarded Nobel Peace Prize

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:03:09 -0400

Start: 10/17/2008 - 05:00

End: 10/17/2008 - 05:59

Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on this day in 1979.

National Mammography Day

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:01:39 -0400

Start: 10/17/2008 - 23:00

End: 10/17/2008 - 23:59

Today is National Mammography Day—breast health is important, so get checked out!

WKNO Opening reception

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:58:08 -0400

Start: 10/24/2008 - 14:55

End: 10/24/2008 - 14:55

Get a sneak peak at the art that will be sold during Gallery 10, the WKNO Art & Antiques Live Auction, premiering on Channel 10 Nov. 8. The opening reception, held tonight, will preview the artworks from hundreds of Mid-South artists and galleries. artsmemphis.org or 901.458.2521

Young Women’s Day of Action

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:05:42 -0400

Start: 10/25/2008 - 05:00

End: 10/25/2008 - 05:59

Today is theYoung Women’s Day of Action. Take some time today to make a difference.

Komen Memphis Race for the Cure

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:01:22 -0400

Start: 10/25/2008 - 14:59

End: 10/25/2008 - 14:59

We run for life: Help thousands of women in their fight against breast cancer by participating in the 16th annual Komen Memphis-MidSouth Race for the Cure at Saddle Creek in Germantown. raceforthecurememphis.org

SistaGirl Breakfast

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:06:34 -0400

Start: 10/25/2008 - 15:00

End: 10/25/2008 - 15:00

Connect with the women in your life at the SistaGirl Breakfast, celebrating our relationships. Speakers include Memphis City Schools board president and Urban League Executive Tomeka Hart. Call Cherryl Pegues Crite at 901.828.0119 or email sistagirl729@yahoo.com.

Merry Marketplace

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 17:11:25 -0400

Start: 10/29/2008 - 15:00

End: 11/01/2008 - 15:00

The Junior League’s SunTrust Merry Marketplace is open, and in addition to the three-day shop-fest, on the evening of Oct. 30, two special events--dance for tweens called “Merry Monster Mash,” and a Girls Night Out “Tapas for TAPA”--support TAPA (Tennessee Advocacy and Public Awareness), the League’s advocacy effort to educate children and parents about Internet predators. merrymarketplace.com or 901.452.2151

30 Rock Season Premiere

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:05:10 -0400

Start: 10/30/2008 - 21:30

End: 10/30/2008 - 22:00

The season premiere of 30 Rock is tonight! Laugh along with everyone’s dream best friend, Tina Fey, and the rest of the cast.

Happy Halloween!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:03:50 -0400

Start: 10/31/2008 - 05:00

End: 10/31/2008 - 05:59

Happy Halloween!