Founders Park, a new place for reflection and celebration at the National Civil Rights Museum, will have its grand opening Saturday. They will have
- a wellness zone with yoga and group fitness
- a creator zone with arts and crafts
- a youth zone with balloon art, lawn games, and book giveaways
- a connect zone with local organizations
- Voices from the Terrace featuring storytelling, cultural reflections, community drumming
- a ribbon cutting, performances, and line dancing on the main stage
Calvary Episcopal will have its annual blessing of the animals in the courtyard Saturday at 10 AM. Humans from all Downtown churches are invited to bring their pets. 102 N. Second.
Shop for Halloween at the Creepville Market going on at Flyway Brewing today noon to 6.
There will be a Grizzlies garage sale 10-3 Sunday in the FedExForum lobby. Clothing, sneakers, novelty items, pictures, posters, banners, furniture, various autographed items from numerous seasons. Free parking in the adjacent garage. Food trucks on site.
The annual Taste of the District food fest happens Tuesday 4-6 in Medical District Park. Over 40 neighborhood food, drink, and dessert vendors.
CodeCrew seeks a director of communications and marketing
Memphis loses out on a considerable number of conventions because the Sheraton Hotel is in such a shoddy state, emails indicate.
Stock&Belle is having a sale: 50% off summer merchandise.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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