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Caterpillar Club
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| 3/9/2010 - 3/10/2010
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| Johnny Appleseed Day
Meet at the My Big Backyard Guest House for fun-filled games, stories, crafts, and garden exploration. Additional dates for this semester: March 23 & 24-Spring has Sprung, April 6 & 7-Eggstravaganza, May 11& 12-Japanese Children’s Day May 25 & 26-Welcome Summer.
Ages 5 & under.
Semester fee: MBG members $30/non-members $60, includes garden admission for one child and adult.
Choose either Tuesday or Wednesday for the entire 6-class semester.
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Time:
10-11am |
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Location:
Memphis Botanic Garden |
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Ph: 901-636-4126
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Mississippi Riverkings
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| 3/12/2010 - 3/12/2010
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| Riverkings vs Brahmas - Autism Awareness Night. Benefits the Dockery Foundation. |
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Time:
7:05pm |
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Location:
Desoto Civic Center |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 3/12/2010 - 3/12/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on the New York Knicks. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Mommy's Secret Children/Junior Consignment Sale
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| 3/12/2010 - 3/14/2010
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| Spring/Summer Consignment sale -- great selection of high quality children's clothing, maternity items, toys, books, dvds/vhs tapes, sports equipment, and baby supplies. If it has to do with children, we will probably have it! We have added a special Juniors Section with late night shopping. Parking & Arena Entry are always FREE! Find out more info at www.MommysSecret.com or call Melanie at 901-606-8434. Become a fan on Facebook and receive exclusive offers. |
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Location:
Southaven Arena, 7360 HWY 51 North, Southaven, MS |
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Ph: 901-606-8434
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Daffodil Dash 3-Miler & Family Fun Run
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| 3/13/2010 - 3/13/2010
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| Run through the Garden in full bloom at their 4th annual Daffodil Dash. Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun, children's crafts, and music by Off Center. Race begins at 10 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Advance Registration $20; After March 8, $25; Children 11 & under (Family Fun Run only) $10. $1 discount to MBG and MRTC members. The race is an MRTC 3-mile certified route. The 1-mile Family Fun Run will begin on the great lawn, follow the pathway through the Prehistoric Plant Trail and finish on Daffodil Hill. Register online at racesonline.com or call 636-4115 for more information. |
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Time:
10am |
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Location:
Memphis Botanic Garden |
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Campfire Party in My Big Backyard
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| 3/13/2010 - 3/13/2010
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| join us for a cozy campfire, evening activities, night hike, and crafts. Hot dogs, s'mores, and cider will be provided.
$5 plus Garden admission, 2 and under are free. |
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Time:
6-8pm |
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Location:
Memphis Botanic Garden |
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Family Studio
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| 3/13/2010 - 3/13/2010
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| Looking for something new and fun to do with the family on Saturday morning? Drop in at the Dixon for Family Studio where families can create magnificent works of art, play a game, solve a puzzle, or explore the world of art through children's books. Each month highlights a different work of art from our permenant collection or traveling exhibition. |
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Time:
10:30-12:30pm |
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Location:
Dixon Gallery and Gardens |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 3/13/2010 - 3/13/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on the Denver Nuggets. The first 5,000 fans to arrive at the game will receive a Grizzlies BBQ set. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Mississippi Riverkings
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| 3/13/2010 - 3/13/2010
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| Riverkings vs Mudbugs |
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Time:
7:05pm |
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Location:
Desoto Civic Center |
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Website
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Family Gardening Series
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| 3/13/2010 - 3/13/2010
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| Learn all you ever wanted to know to have a successful Family Garden! Adults will have Garden Talk and Q&A with a gardening expert, while children participate in hands on learning and activities with a Garden PAL (Play and Learn instructor).
MBG members-Adults: $4, Children: $2/non-members: Adults: $8, Children: $4. Call 636-4126 for reservations.
Pick and choose which programs are right for you or attend the whole series and learn it all!
Additional dates: March 27 /April 10 & 24/May 8 & 22/June 5 & 19/July 17 & 31/August 14 & 28/September 11 |
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Time:
2-4pm |
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Location:
Memphis Botanic Garden |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 3/16/2010 - 3/16/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on the Chicago Bulls. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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John Mayer Concert
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| 3/19/2010 - 3/19/2010
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| JOHN MAYER WITH SPECIAL GUEST MICHAEL FRANTI AND SPEARHEAD |
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Time:
8pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Mississippi Riverkings
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| 3/19/2010 - 3/19/2010
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| Riverkings vs Oilers |
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Time:
7:05pm |
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Location:
Desoto Civic Center |
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Website
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Mississippi Riverkings
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| 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
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| Riverkings vs Oilers |
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Time:
7:05pm |
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Location:
Desoto Civic Center |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on the Golden State Warriors. The first 5,000 fans to arrive at the game will receive an O.J. Mayo Shooting Arm sleeve. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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FAMILY FARM FEST
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| 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
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| In celebration of National Ag Day, Our Family Farm, LLC is hosting a FAMILY FARM FEST. The theme for National Ag Day is "Agriculture: Abundant, Affordable, Amazing." Admission is $5.00 per person, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to local chapters of Future Farmers of America.
Demonstrations will include a variety of horse riding/driving events. Exhibits will focus on the production of food and fiber crops including cotton, corn, rice, soybeans, and pecans. Educational sessions on gardening, irrigation, insects, and firearms will be taking place throughout the fest.
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Time:
1-5pm |
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Location:
Our Family Farm, 14281 State Line Rd. |
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Ballet On Wheels Easter Basket Drive & Dance Camp
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| 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
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| During the two-hour camp, students will receive an introduction to some of the various styles of dance which includes ballet, creative movement, modern, jazz and hip-hop through 30 minute mini-sessions. The students will also have an opportunity to experience a brief performance by current company dancers with the Ballet On Wheels, Theatre of Dance. For ages 3 to 13. The registration fee is simply a basket full of Easter goodies for an under-privileged Mid-South child.
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Time:
11am - 1pm |
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Location:
Evergreen Presbyterian Church 613 University St. 38107 |
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Memphis Symphony Orchestra "Family Tunes and Tales"
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| 3/20/2010 - 3/20/2010
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| Discover the joys of music and classic stories at the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Tunes & Tales. Following the interactive performance, kids get to make a take home craft. Collierville, Whitehaven and Cordova Libraries. All start at 11am. |
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Time:
11am |
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Location:
Library |
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Website
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The “World Famous” Lipizzaner Stallions
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| 3/21/2010 - 3/21/2010
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| The horses put on a very unique show that includes "Horse Ballet". |
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Time:
2pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Salvation Army Kroc Center Ground Breaking
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| 3/22/2010 - 3/22/2010
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| Officials of The Salvation Army will break ground on its 100,000-square-foot Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center on a 15-acre site near the corner of Central and East Parkway in Memphis. The community center will offer programs in the arts, education, recreation and worship and will include basketball courts, a fitness center, an aquatic center, soccer fields, and a 300-seat performing arts/chapel space. |
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Time:
10am |
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Location:
Mid South Fairgrounds |
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Website
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Celtic Crossroads
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| 3/26/2010 - 3/26/2010
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| Celtic Crossroads is critically acclaimed as the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades. It's an explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. Celtic Crossroads abounds with fusions of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz, while pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. Spontaneous mid-show ovations are the norm, and enraptured Celtic Crossroad audiences are compelled to shout for more! |
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Time:
8pm |
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Location:
Germantown Performing Arts Centre |
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Website
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Mad Science Friday Night Funshop
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| 3/26/2010 - 3/26/2010
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| Detective Science: Use science to crack the case! Examine fingerprints, mystery powders, ink samples, and teeth impressions. Analyze all the evidence to pinpoint the perpetrator. Take home your own Personal Profile kit. |
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Time:
6-7:15pm |
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Location:
8400 Wolf Lake Dr.Suite 106, Bartlett |
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Website
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11th Annual Help for Hope 5K
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| 3/26/2010 - 3/26/2010
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| This race is named after its founder, Caitlin Steiger, who at the age of 15 mobilized the corporate community behind Hope House and raised more than $25,000 in the first year. Caitlin is now is college, but she and her family are still big supporters of this wonderful fund-raiser for Hope House. More than 500 runners and walkers have participated in the past. Every participant gets a long sleeve T-shirt, food, drinks and musical entertainment at the race. |
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Location:
Hope House |
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Website
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Memphis Symphony Orchestra "Family Tunes and Tales"
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| 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010
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| Discover the joys of music and classic stories at the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Tunes & Tales. Following the interactive performance, kids get to make a take home craft. |
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Location:
Germantown Library |
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Website
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Peanut Butter & Jam - Celtic Crossroads
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| 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010
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| Celtic Crossroads is critically acclaimed as the most exhilarating and authentic show to come
from Ireland in decades. It's an explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. Celtic
Crossroads abounds with fusions of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz, while
pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. Spontaneous mid-show ovations
are the norm, and enraptured Celtic Crossroad audiences are compelled to shout for more! |
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Time:
10:30am |
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Location:
Germantown Performing Arts Centre |
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Website
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Mid-South Baby Expo
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| 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010
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| Booths, Resources, Food, Activities & Door Prizes. Admission is only $5 per person, children 12 and under are free. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit a local Shelby County Charity that serves expectant and new parents. |
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Time:
10am - 4pm |
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Location:
Agricenter International |
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Website
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Everything For Kids Sale
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| 3/27/2010 - 3/27/2010
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| Semi-annual consignment sale for infant thru pre-teen clothing, shoes, equipment, toys, books, bedding and much more. Everything your infant and child will need. Sales in March and August |
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Time:
7am - 4pm |
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Location:
Agricenter International |
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Ph: 901-371-7385
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Website
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Strega Nona
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| 3/30/2010 - 3/30/2010
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| Strega Nona is the musical tale of a friendly magical grandmother with a funny name who strives to cure the ills of her tiny Italian town of Calabria. The town faces real problems when a local lug named Big Anthony sneaks a peek at Strega Nona's magic book and uses her magical ways for selfish means. Through Anthony's meddling, pasta threatens to engulf the whole town -- unless Strega Nona can save the day! |
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Time:
6pm |
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Location:
The Orpheum Theatre |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 3/31/2010 - 3/31/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on the Dallas Mavericks. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 4/2/2010 - 4/2/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on New Orleans Hornets. The first 5,000 fans to arrive at the game will receive a Grizzlies Reusable Tote Bag. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Special Kids & Families Bunny Run 5K
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| 4/3/2010 - 4/3/2010
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| A 5K to support Special Kids & Families. Join the MemphisLovesKids.com Team for this fun event! E-mail us if you are interested at contactus@memphisloveskids.com |
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Time:
TBA |
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Location:
TBA |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 4/6/2010 - 4/6/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on the Houston Rockets. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Spring Market
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| 4/9/2010 - 4/11/2010
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| 125 merchants from across the South offering some of the finest merchandise available–from gourmet foods, fashion, jewelry and beauty products to home décor, garden accessories and more. |
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Time:
various |
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Location:
Agricenter International |
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Website
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Bartlett Community Concert Band
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| 4/9/2010 - 4/9/2010
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| The Bartlett Community Concert Band is a group of volunteer musicians that come from all walks of life. It consists of teachers, businessmen and women, professionals in medicine and law, homemakers, retirees, and middle and high school students. They welcome all skill levels and there are no auditions required to join. Members come from Bartlett, Memphis, Germantown, Millington, and all areas of Shelby County, Arkansas and Mississippi. The band plays several formal concerts each year. The band is conducted by Rhendle Millen, DMA. Mr. Millen is the head of the Department of Fine Arts and Director and Teacher of Instrumental Music at Saint Mary’s Episcopal School. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
Bartlett Peforming Arts Center |
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Website
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Nickelodeon presents: Storytime Live!
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| 4/9/2010 - 4/11/2010
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| From the producers of Dora Live and Backyardigans Live, comes a brand new show! Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever – STORYTIME LIVE! |
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Time:
various |
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Location:
The Orpheum Theatre |
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Website
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Memphis Grizzlies
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| 4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010
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| Our hometown NBA Memphis Grizzlies take on the Philadelphia 76ers. It's Fan Appreciation Night. Grizzlies T-Shirt to the first 5,000 fans. |
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Time:
7pm |
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Location:
FedEx Forum |
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Website
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Peanut Butter & Jam - Dixieland Jazz
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| 4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010
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| This PBJ features the definitive sounds and rhythms of New Orleans Jazz with trumpet player
Jeremy Shrader and the Memphis He cats. Enjoy favorite tunes like "Sweet Georgia Brown" and
"When the Saints Go Marching In" on instruments such as the banjo, trombone and piano. |
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Time:
9:30am & 10:30am |
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Location:
Germantown Performing Arts Centre |
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Website
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Memphis Loves Kids Celebration
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| 4/10/2010 - 4/10/2010
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| Children of all ages and their families are invited to enjoy an afternoon of free kid-friendly music, dance, theatre performances, mascot visits, arts and crafts, community information and activities based on the theme "What you love about Memphis."
Children will be invited to share what they love about Memphis on a giant "mind map." Kids will also be invited to literally stand on their soapbox and contribute to a short film focusing on what children love most about the Bluff City.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the Levitt Shell in Overton Park. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and dress for outdoors.
Family-friendly businesses and organizations interested in sponsorship, vending or table space should send an e-mail to contactus@memphisloveskids.com.
The Memphis Loves Kids Celebration is an official SPIRIT OF MEMPHIS event. Fall in love with your city again!
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Time:
2 - 4:30pm |
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Location:
The Levitt Shell at Overton Park |
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Ph: 901-270-4780
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Website
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Memphis Symphony Orchestra "Family Tunes and Tales"
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| 4/17/2010 - 4/17/2010
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| Discover the joys of music and classic stories at the Memphis Symphony Orchestra’s Tunes & Tales. Following the interactive performance, kids get to make a take home craft. Germantown, Collierville, Cordova and Whitehaven Libraries. |
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Time:
11am |
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Location:
Library |
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Website
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18th Annual Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival
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| 4/18/2010 - 4/18/2010
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| Kick off spring with the 18th Annual City Auto Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi. Entertainment, Food, Art & more. Admission is free. All proceeds benefit the 10,000 children and families served by Porter-Leath. |
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Time:
12-6pm |
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Location:
Wagner Pl. between Union Ave. & Beale St. |
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Website
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Mad Science Friday Night Funshop
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| 4/23/2010 - 4/23/2010
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| Energy Burst: Are you bursting with energy? Find out why in the exciting workshop. Discover the difference between potential and kinetic energy and the simple principles behind the energy of motion using toys. Take home your own toy at the end of the class |
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Time:
6-7:15pm |
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Location:
8400 Wolf Lake Dr.Suite 106, Bartlett |
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Website
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2010 Memphis Child Advocacy Center 5K 4KIDS by NIKE
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| 4/23/2010 - 4/23/2010
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| A 5K walk and 1 mile Family Fun Run to benefit The Memphis Child Advocacy Center. Meet The Grizz, The Grizz Girls, 2009-2010 Mrs. Tennessee Letitia Carpenter, enjoy the music of the Kevin and Bethany Paige Band, and feast on pizza from Memphis Pizza Cafe and beer following the race! |
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Time:
6:30-9:00pm |
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Location:
Bert Ferguson Community Center, 8505 Trinity Road |
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Website
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Sleeping Beauty
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| 4/24/2010 - 5/1/2010
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| Ballet Memphis performs Sleeping Beauty. |
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Time:
various |
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Location:
Playhouse on the Square |
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Website
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2010 March for Babies
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| 4/24/2010 - 4/24/2010
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| Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death and many lifelong disabilities. You can help the March of Dimes fight prematurity by taking steps in March for Babies. |
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Time:
8am - 1pm |
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Location:
Shelby Farms Park 500 North Pine Lake Drive |
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Website
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Magic Carpet Ride: Greek is the Word
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| 4/24/2010 - 4/24/2010
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| Children ages two and older are invited to grab their magic carpet and join us for a musical adventure across the globe. Kids and their parents will be transported through the magic of their imaginations to exotic destinations while exploring the musical traditions, dance, movement, culture and indigenous stories of some of the world's most exciting locales. The talented and creative music/dance troupe Being:Art leads the sessions with the help of guest artists. The Magic Carpet Ride series is sponsored by Sarkis Kish. |
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Time:
10am |
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Location:
Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary's School |
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Website
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Cetic Woman
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| 4/26/2010 - 4/27/2010
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| The awe inspiring vocalists Lisa, Chloë, Lynn and Alex along with mesmerizing Celtic violinist Málréad continue to capture the hearts of fans across the country on a whirlwind tour of America. |
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Time:
7:30pm |
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Location:
The Orpheum Theatre |
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Website
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5K for Kids
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| 5/8/2010 - 5/8/2010
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| The race will start and finish at the JLM Community Resource Center at the corner of Central and Highland.
The Junior League of Memphis is taking steps to end childhood obesity through our 5K for Kids. This race will be a fun filled event for everyone. |
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Time:
9am - 12pm |
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Location:
Corner of Central and Highland |
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Website
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THE ALL STAR MOTHERS DAY CELEBRATION
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| 5/8/2010 - 5/8/2010
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| A TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS FEATURING MARVIN SAPP, LEE WILLIAMS, RICKY DILLARD |
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Time:
7:30pm |
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Location:
Desoto Civic Center |
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Website
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Memphis Peace Parade
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| 5/15/2010 - 5/15/2010
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| Memphis Peace Week is a two week period of service, celebration and education to community. During Peace Week, we deliver quality events, forums and initiatives that provide information and other tangible benefits to the citizens of our communities.
To kick off Memphis Peace Week, ABetterMemphis.com will host the 2nd Annual Memphis Peace Parade and Masters of the Beat Drumline Competition on Saturday, May 15th, 2010.
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Time:
2-4pm |
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Location:
Raleigh Springs Mall - Austin Peay Hwy |
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Website
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Peanut Butter & Jam - Wild Willy & the Memphis Jam Band
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| 5/15/2010 - 5/15/2010
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| Wild Willy and the Memphis Jam Band are known throughout the land for their hugely popular and interactive family music performances! With the look and sound of old fashioned troubadours complete with banjo, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, hand drums and other old time instruments&Wild Willy and his band thrill audiences of all ages with their high energy and interactive versions of old time classics like Old McDonald, All You Need is Love, She'll Be Comin' Around the Mountain, and other classic and modern hits! The goal of Wild Willy is to bring families and audience members together through music as they sing, dance and interact together! Wild Willy also strives to teach the Wild Willy Creed: Love the Earth and Everyone On It. |
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Time:
9:30am & 10:30am |
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Location:
Germantown Performing Arts Centre |
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Website
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Millington Arts Festival
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| 5/22/2010 - 5/22/2010
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| The Millington Arts Council is sponsoring their inaugural Millington Arts Festival. There will be dancers, painters, local farmers, food vendors, crafters and a children's hands-on arts village |
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Time:
10am - 5pm |
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Location:
Millington |
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