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Feb. 14 We Love our Parents Breakfast at Millington Central High School will be held Feb. 14 with welcome from Assistant Principal Nikki Jones-Wallace. There will be Counselor Corner with MCHS guidance counselors Ann Allen, Ashleigh Currie and Georgette Farmer. For more information, call 873-8100. Feb. 16 Millington Parks and Recreation invites you to the annual Valentine Dinner. The event will be held Feb. 16 with Milano’s spaghetti, salad and bread, with drink and a dessert. There is a cost for tickets. The event will be from 5 yo 7 p.m. at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street in Millington. Please pay and RSVP by Feb. 8. To register contact 873-5770. Feb. 17 The 14th Annual Black History Program will be held St. Paul Chapel M.B. Church located at 8991 Richardson Landing Road in Drummonds with Pastor Dr. W.E. Gatlin. The event is scheduled for Feb. 17 with the title Anointed By God with the theme Gifted Hands and the thought of “You’re Blessed to be a Blessing.” The honorees will be Shunta S. Tuggle, Vera M. Hayslette, Chamona Watson , Shiquita L. Woods, Brenda L. Johnson, Mashecka T. Currie, Maria R. Taylor, Kemicki W. Jones, Shirley J. Mosby, Mary L. Cooper, Carrie M. Wade, Christine D. Alston, Betty L. Kenton, Caresse N. Ward, Mary L. Miller, Rhonda R. Smith, Demetria L. Ervin, Miesha M. Eddings, Juanita Brown and Callie Terrell. The guest speaker will be Pastor Johnathan Roberson of Temple of Praise in Memphis. The mistress of ceremonies will be Patsy “Love Love” Johnson of Brighton. The colors will be purple, black and white. The event is sponsored by Mama Tena Mebane Alexander. For more information, call 901-835-3267. March 1 Save the date, grab your hat and read with the Cat. Celebrate National Read Across America Day at Millington Elementary School. Those who are 6, 16, 64 and more have all kinds of great events in store. Millington Elementary will observe Read Across America on Friday March 1. MES is calling on community members to celebrate the joys of reading on Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Readers are needed in classrooms grades Pre-K to fifth grade all day long. Let the school know what works best for you. The reading party at MES will take place on March 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mark your calendars now and feel free to call Kristy Corzine or Mary Jones at 873-5432 or email [email protected] or [email protected] March 2-3 St. Francis Gravel Classic will be held March 2 and 3 (run scenic dirt/gravel roads in St. Francis National Forest and Mississippi River State Park). There will be a custom long T-shirt, lunch including flat hat beer, Saturday BBQ, fruit and cookies. Sunday will be chili, vegan chili, vegan vegetable soup, fruit and cookies. Awards both races: gear from sponsoring bike and run store partners. For more information on the races and to register visit runsignup.com March 5 The 2019 Military Appreciation Breakfast honoring 2018 Military Personnel of the Year will be held March 5 at 7:30 a.m. at the NSA Mid-South N-82 Gym located at 7950 Memphis Avenue in Millington. There are sponsorship available. For more information, call 872-1486. March 8 Attention Millington community and students of all ages, come join us at Millington Central High School for Find a Career for Life (Career Day). Make plans now for March 8 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Flame Center located at Wilkinsville Road. For more information, call 873-8100. March 13 Energy Saving Workshop will be held March 13 at 11 a.m. at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street in Room 6. The event is hosted by the Millington Crisis Center and is presented by MLG&W. The lunch sponsor will be Chick-Fil-A. RSVP by March 5 at 872-4357 (no answer, leave a message). There will be a free gift for everyone. March 30
The VFW 7175 presents the Fourth Annual Crawfish Festival on Saturday at 4681 Cuba Millington Road. Bring the family, theres something for everyone. There will be live music, food, karaoke with Sherry Oke and games. For more information, call 872-7175.
Month of April April 14-21
Life Action Ministries event will be held at Crosspointe Baptist Church located at 8850 Highway 51 North in Millington. Life Action’s mission is to ignite Christ-centered movements of revival among God’s people that display His glory and advance His kingdom throughout the world. For updates and announcements on this event, visit www.cpbcfamily.org/or check out Facebook of Crosspointe Baptist Church. For more information, call 872-4413.
Month of May
The Fourth longest running triathlon event in the United States –36th Annual Memphis in May Olympic Triathlon and the Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon is expected to draw 3,000 local, regional, and national triathletes and fitness enthusiasts. The event will be held in Edmund Orgill Park in Millington May 20-22, 2017 under 32 year veteran MIM Tri race director Wyndell Robertson, and P.R. Event Management, LLC. Events kicked off with the Free Sports Expo, Speakers and Clinics- Friday, May 18, 2018 from 3 to 7 p.m. Event participants can register in person and pick up their packets while shopping and viewing the newest in sports gear, bikes, clothing and footwear. Health and fitness clinics will be presented on nutrition, bike fit, running and swimming techniques, and avoiding injuries. The Sports Expo continues on Saturday May 19, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Memphis in May Sprint Triathlon Saturday May 19 (1/3 mile swim, 13 mile bike, 3 mile run) and the 36th Annual Memphis ion May Olympic Triathlon Sunday May 20, 2018 7:30 a.m. For more information, contact 550-2114 PR-Eventmanagement.net
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