MemphisConnect » Beth Sanders http://www.memphisconnect.com Connecting you to people, places, resources, and events in the Memphis region Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:14:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 BarCamp Memphis — A Different Kind of Tech Conference http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/11/06/barcamp-memphis-%e2%80%94-a-different-kind-of-tech-conference/ http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/11/06/barcamp-memphis-%e2%80%94-a-different-kind-of-tech-conference/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 23:05:18 +0000 Beth Sanders http://www.memphisconnect.com/?p=17719 BarCamp MemphisGot some free time this weekend and want to learn more about technology?

Here’s a great opportunity — Memphis’ fourth BarCamp will be this Saturday, November 12, at Southwest Tennessee Community College, 5983 Macon Cove.

What’s BarCamp? It’s a tech conference that’s actually an unconference. If you’ve got an idea, technique or expertise you’d like to share, come early and sign up to present. Topics are voted on by attendees and the ideas that receive the most votes will be presented. There’s plenty of time for networking and you can be sure you’ll meet at least one person with whom you share a common interest.

If you don’t want to present, that’s ok, too. Just come and enjoy the casual atmosphere, listen and learn.

Here are a few of the topics that have already been submitted — and we’re sure there will be even more coming in this week:

  • ThinkFactory: Gamestorming to break through design challenges
  • Gamification of the Workplace
  • Google Analytics
  • LinkedIn for Professionals
  • Scale or Fail – Deploy your apps in the cloud
  • Mobile Usability Testing: Hands-on Demo Session
  • Becoming a better web developer by being lazier: using the tools at your disposal to more efficiently use your time.
  • Mobile Audience Research: Sometimes you just gotta be there…
  • Social Media or Social Mania?
  • In search of the magic bullet
  • iPhone & Android site use (it’s different)
  • Online Media Plan development
  • Gamification & Triggers
  • Unity 3D in the Enterprise (not just for games)
  • Smart/Responsive Mobile Design
  • CoffeeScript – This ain’t your daddy’s java, Dude
  • The hottest platform in web development: node.js

There will be free wifi; feel free to bring your laptop and mobile devices. The cost varies from student rate (pay as you can) to corporate rate. Register here and choose what you pay — we’re on the honor system.

The day will kick off at about 8:30 a.m. and wrap up at 4:30 p.m. There will be snacks throughout the day and lunch is provided. Dress is come-as-you-are comfortable and casual.

To learn more:

]]> http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/11/06/barcamp-memphis-%e2%80%94-a-different-kind-of-tech-conference/feed/ 0 GiveCamp Memphis Wrapup http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/10/26/givecamp-memphis-wrapup/ http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/10/26/givecamp-memphis-wrapup/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 03:21:31 +0000 Beth Sanders http://www.memphisconnect.com/?p=17381 GiveCamp MemphisLast week I posted about a new endeavor for the Memphis tech community, GiveCamp. This past weekend, approximately 20 – 30 tech professionals donated hundreds of hours and more than $38,000 worth of services to make Memphis’ first GiveCamp a great success. Volunteers spent the bulk of their weekend at Emerge Memphis, with a few brave souls coding throughout the night.

Four charities participated and the organizations received free help with solutions from better contact management to a redesigned website and social media training. The event was well-organized by cofounders Brian Swanson, Adam Robertson and the rest of their team, who were all present throughout the weekend to provide technical advice, consulting and programming expertise.

The first GiveCamp was so successful, we’re planning another one in June. If you weren’t involved, you missed a great opportunity to give back to the community and use your skills to help others who are less fortunate.

Here’s a testimonial from one of our charities, Basic Intervention. Executive Director Terri Strong said she felt as if she had received a makeover. Hear Terri describe her GiveCamp experience in her own words:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Follow GiveCampMemphis on Twitter to stay informed on future plans.

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This weekend, October 21 – 23, Memphis will hold its first GiveCamp at Emerge Memphis in Downtown’s South Main area.

How does it work?

Technology professionals — graphic designers, software developers, database administrators, marketers and web strategists will volunteer their time to provide solutions for nonprofit organizations, who do vital work for the common good, but lack the resources, personnel and expertise to do it efficiently and to best use the latest technology.

GiveCamp will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21 with sign-in and introductions. We’ll get down to coding at about 7:00 p.m. and stop when the caffeine runs out. Saturday will begin with breakfast and coffee and we’ll work into the evening as needed. On Sunday, there will be a 2:00 p.m. code freeze, after which we’ll finalize deployments and prepare to present our work to the public at 5:00 p.m.

Registration is still open and we have a few available slots for both charities and volunteers, as we believe we have the bandwidth to complete additional projects. Please note that this may be a solid 48-hour commitment for some project teams.

The event is organized by Brian Swanson, IT consultant and owner of Purple Ant, a Memphis-based software and web development company and Adam Robertson, lead recruiter for the Memphis branch of Robert Half Technology.

If you’ve got tech skills, this is a great way to give back to the community — and it’ll be fun. If you’re a nonprofit and need technology-related help, register and we’ll find a team to help you.

Here’s how you can get involved:

]]> http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/10/18/memphis-tech-professionals-give-back-at-givecamp/feed/ 0 Holy Week in Memphis http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/04/15/holy-week-in-memphis-2/ http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/04/15/holy-week-in-memphis-2/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:49:32 +0000 Beth Sanders http://www.memphisconnect.com/?p=12985 Memphis-area churches offer a wide variety of Holy Week activities beginning Thursday, April 21, known as Maundy (or Holy) Thursday.

Maundy Thursday services at Memphis churchesThursday, April 21 Maundy/Holy Thursday

Good FridayFriday, April 2 (Good Friday)

Easter Egg HuntSaturday, April 3

  • St. John Orthodox Church
    11:30 p.m. Paschal Service
    1663 Tutwiler • Memphis 38107 • (901) 274-4119
  • Hope Presbyterian
    5:30, 7:30 p.m. Easter Worship Services
    8500 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova 38018 • (901) 755-7721
  • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
    8:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass
    1695 Central Avenue • Memphis 38104 • (901) 725-2700
  • The Life Church of Memphis
    4:30 and 6:00 p.m. Easter Worship Services (Cordova Campus)
    1800 North Germantown Parkway • Cordova 38018 • (901) 751-0095
  • Germantown United Methodist
    10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, McVay Gardens Park
    2331 South Germantown Road • Germantown 38138 • (901) 754-7216
  • First Baptist Church
    10:30 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt
    200 East Parkway North • Memphis 38112 • (901) 454-1131
  • Calvary Episcopal
    10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt/Call Church for Location
    7:00 p.m. Great Vigil of Easter/3rd Street Parking Lot
    8:30 p.m. Paschal Party/Great Hall
    102 N. Second Street • Memphis 38105 • (901) 525-6602
  • Faith Anglican Church
    10:00 a.m. Children’s Easter Party
    9555 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova 38018 • (901) 755-4848
  • Second Presbyterian Church
    11:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, Poplar Football Field
    4055 Poplar Avenue • Memphis 38111 • (901) 454-0034
  • St. George’s Episcopal Church
    9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
    10 a.m. Holy Saturday Liturgy
    5:00 p.m. Evening Prayer
    2425 S. Germantown Road Germantown 38138 • (901) 754-7282
  • Christ United Methodist Church
    11:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt & Family Picnic
    4488 Poplar Avenue • Memphis 38117 • (901) 683-3521
  • Covenant United Methodist Church
    10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt
    8350 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova 38018 • (901) 754-8587
  • Central Church
    5:00 p.m. Saturday Easter Service
    2005 Winchester Boulevard • Collierville 38017 • (901) 888.4673
  • Germantown United Methodist
    9:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt, McVay Gardens
    2331 South Germantown Road • Germantown 38138 • (901) 754-7216

EasterSunday, April 24: Easter Services

  • Independent Presbyterian Church,8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
    4738 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis 38117 • (901) 685-8206
  • St. John Orthodox ChurchAgape Vespers, 3:30 p.m.
    1663 Tutwiler • Memphis 38107 • (901) 274-4119
  • The Boulevard
    8:30 a.m., East Campus
    6745 Wolf River Blvd • Memphis 38120 • (901) 729-6222
    10:00 a.m., Midtown Campus
    70 North Bellevue Blvd • Memphis 38104 • (901) 729-6222
  • St. Luke’s United Methodist Church
    7:30 a.m. Sunrise Service, Courtyard
    10:50 a.m. Easter Worship
    480 South Highland • Memphis 38111 • (901) 452-6262
  • Central Church, 8:00, 9:25 and 11:00 a.m.
    2005 Winchester Boulevard • Collierville 38017 • (901) 888.4673
  • Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, 10:30 a.m.
    5530 Shady Grove Road • Memphis 38120 • (901) 683-7329
  • Hope Presbyterian Church, 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
    8500 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova 38018 • (901) 755-7721
  • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. and Noon
    1695 Central Avenue • Memphis 38104 • (901) 725-2700
  • Lindenwood Christian Church
    6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Levitt Shell in Overton Park
    8:30 a.m. Chapel Service
    10:40 a.m. W.O.W. Service
    11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Service
    2400 Union Avenue • Memphis 38112 • (901) 458-8506
  • The Life Church of Memphis
    8:30, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00, 6:00 p.m. Cordova Campus
    9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Collierville Campus
    10:30 a.m., Jackson Campus
    1800 North Germantown Parkway • Cordova 38018 • (901) 751-0095
  • Germantown United Methodist
    Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., McVay Gardens Park
    Sunday Worship Services 8:30, 9:40 and 11:00 a.m.
    2331 South Germantown Road • Germantown 38138 • (901) 754-7216
  • First Baptist Church, 11:00 a.m.
    200 East Parkway North • Memphis 38112 • (901) 454-1131
  • Calvary Episcopal
    7:30 a.m. Community Breakfast Blessing
    7:45 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Homily
    9:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Sermon with Children’s Chapel
    10:00 a.m. Easter Day Reception/Great Hall
    11:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist & Sermon/Church
    12:15 p.m. Easter Day Reception/Great Hall
    102 N. Second Street • Memphis 38105 • (901) 525-6602
  • Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
    1750 Union Avenue • Memphis 38104 • (901) 726-4681
  • St. Peter Church, 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
    190 Adams Avenue • Memphis 38103 • (901) 527-8282
  • Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
    8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Sermon
    10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Sermon; Full Choir
    5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist and Sermon
    1720 Peabody Avenue ◆ Memphis 38104 (901) 272-7425
  • St. Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
    8:00 a.m. Eucharist
    9:00 a.m. Brunch
    11:00 a.m. Eucharist, Baptisms, Egg Hunt after church
    Easter Egg Hunt, 12:15 p.m.
    700 Poplar Ave • Memphis 38105 • (901) 527-3361
  • Fellowship Memphis, 8:30 and 10:00 a.m.
    Colonial Middle School • 4778 Sea Isle Road, Memphis • 38117 • (901) 458-8899
  • First Evangelical Church,9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
    735 Ridge Lake Blvd • Memphis 38120 • (901) 682-8452
  • Faith Anglican Church,8:10 and 10:30 a.m.
    9555 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova 38018 • (901) 755-4848
  • Second Presbyterian Church
    6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service, Memphis Botanic Garden
    8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Services
    4055 Poplar Avenue • Memphis • (901) 454-0034
  • St. George’s Episcopal Church
    5:45 a.m. Sunrise Mattins and Exsultet
    8:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
    10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist with Brass
    2425 S. Germantown Road Germantown 38138 • (901) 754-7282
  • Church of the Holy Communion
    7:30, 9:00, 11:15:a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist
    5:30 p.m. Celtic Holy Eucharist
    4645 Walnut Grove Road Memphis 38117 • (901) 767-6987
  • Lord of Life Lutheran, 9:00 and 11:15 a.m.
    6865 Poplar Pike • Memphis 38119 • (901) 754-0669
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 7:30, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
    8151 Poplar Ave • Germantown 38138 • (901) 754 1204
  • Christ United Methodist Church, 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
    4488 Poplar Avenue • Memphis 38117 • (901) 683-3521
  • Covenant United Methodist Church, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
    8350 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova 38018 • (901) 754-8587
  • Lindenwood Christian Church
    Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m.
    Worship Services, 8:30, 10:40 and 11:00 a.m.
    2400 Union Avenue • Memphis 38112 • (901) 458-8506
  • The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 8:00, 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 Noon
    1695 Central Avenue • Memphis 38104 • (901) 725-2700
  • Grace Evangelical Church, 9:25 and 10:55 a.m.
    9750 Wolf River Boulevard • Germantown 38139 • (901) 756-7444
  • Kingsway Christian Church, 10:30 a.m.
    7887 Poplar Avenue • Germantown 38138 • (901) 683-3505
  • Highpoint Church, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
    6740 Reese Rd • Memphis 38133 | (901) 762 0071

As always, let me know if I’ve missed any and Happy Easter!

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What began in the summer of 1986 as a two-week mission camp for youth has grown into a year-round ministry that draws more than 1700 students from 30 states, who repair about 35 homes each year.

At its foundation are the teachings of Jesus Christ and His command to love and serve our neighbors. Volunteers do real construction work in the heat of a Memphis summer, but the work doesn’t stop with roofs, floors, walls and leaky plumbing. One Binghampton resident, whose house was in disrepair, admitted that she was initially not thrilled with the idea of a group of teenagers coming to her home. The group soon won her over as she was inspired by their hard work and encouragement. “They came to fix my house, but they fixed my heart, too,” she says about the young workers.

Executive Director Phillip Walkley has hundreds of stories just like these and describes SOS’ ministry as twofold. “Our first goal is to meet the needs of our community and provide repairs for economically-disadvantaged homeowners. At the same time, we invest in the lives of our student volunteers with mentors, guest speakers and Bible study to encourage and inspire them to love and serve others as God has called us to do.”

Though it may be hard to imagine teenagers lining up for the opportunity to stand on a Memphis roof in July, SOS has had to turn away eager volunteers and students rush to get in line to sign up at church youth group meetings.

I did SOS because I felt like it was the least I could to to spend a week of my summer helping a disadvantaged family. I was humbled as I realized that I don’t have to drive very far to experience intense poverty — it’s a lot closer than you can begin to imagine when you’re locked away in your middle-class suburban home.
— High school SOS participant

What does Walkley envision for the next 25 years of SOS? “As positive change has come to Binghampton, we’ll continue to work in the area and also hope to grow our work in Orange Mound. As approximately 98 percent of our campers are white, suburban upper-middle-class teenagers, we hope to engage more urban youth and bring a diverse group of young people together to work toward a common goal of reconciliation through service.”

Want to get involved? Here’s how:

  • Contact your local church and encourage them to support SOS. In addition to sending youth groups, many churches adopt a week of camp to serve the volunteers by providing frozen treats and serving meals.
  • Donate
  • Call SOS to arrange a tour and learn more about their work and ministry.

Follow them online on Facebook, Twitter (@sosmemphis) or visit their website.

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Want to help?

Prepare and freeze soup, preferably beef/vegetable, and deliver to Jacob’s Well at 3476 Summer Avenue. Soup should be suitable to eat with a spoon or drink from a styrofoam cup.

To learn more, contact Jacob’s Well or visit their Facebook page.

]]> http://www.memphisconnect.com/2011/01/09/jacobs-well-church-hits-the-streets/feed/ 0 Christmas Eve at Church in Memphis http://www.memphisconnect.com/2010/12/21/christmas-eve-at-church-in-memphis/ http://www.memphisconnect.com/2010/12/21/christmas-eve-at-church-in-memphis/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:31:04 +0000 Beth Sanders http://www.memphisconnect.com/?p=10992 Christmas Eve at Church in MemphisMany of our local churches offer special services on Christmas Eve and a few on Christmas Day. Here’s a list; let me know in the comments if I’ve missed one. All services on Christmas Eve unless otherwise indicated.

  • Second Presbyterian Church
    4:00 p.m. Family Service · Featuring Christmas video and children’s message
    5:30 & 8:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Services with the Chancel Choir
    11:00 p.m. Midnight Christmas Communion with the Westminster Singers
    4055 Poplar Avenue • Memphis 38111 • 901.454.0034
  • Germantown Baptist Church
    5:30 p.m. Carols, Candlelight & Communion
    9450 Poplar Avenue • Germantown 38139 • 901.756.9450
  • Germantown United Methodist Church
    3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Services for Families With Young Children
    6:00 p.m. Holy Communion
    7:30 p.m. Lessons and Carols
    10:30 p.m. Music for the Holy Night
    11:00 p.m. Holy Communion
    2331 S. Germantown Road • Germantown 38138 • 901.754/7216
  • First Evangelical Church
    5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
    735 Ridge Lake Blvd • Memphis • 38120 • 901.682.8452
  • Lindenwood Christian Church
    5:00 Family service of candlelight, carols and Holy Communion
    10:30 p.m. Caroling
    11:00 p.m. A Service of Lessons and Carols
    2400 Union Avenue • Memphis • 38112 • 901.458.8506
  • Hope Presbyterian Church
    Dec. 23 • 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services, Communion at last service
    Dec. 24 • 3:00,5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services, Communion at last service
    8500 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova • 38018 • 901.755.7721
  • Idlewild Presbyterian Church
    3:30 p.m. Family service
    5:00 p.m. Traditional Lessons and Carols
    11:00 p.m. Youth-led Candle Lighting Service
    1750 Union Avenue • Memphis • 38104 • 901.726.4681
  • Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
    4:30 p.m. Christmas Music
    5:00 p.m. Festive Choral Eucharist
    10:45 p.m. Christmas Music
    11:00 p.m. Festive Choral Eucharist
    Christmas Day
    10:30 a.m. Eucharist with Christmas Hymns
    1720 Peabody Avenue • Memphis 38104 • 901.272.9833
  • Vineyard United Methodist Church
    5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service
    6280 Chester St • Arlington • 38002
  • Faith Presbyterian Church
    Noon: Christmas Lessons and Carols
    6:00 p.m. Faith Adult Choir presents A Song is Born
    11:30 p.m. Candlelight and Communion
    8816 Poplar Pike • Germantown • 38138 • 901.754.4840
  • Fellowship Memphis
    5:00 and 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Services
    Colonial Middle School • 4778 Sea Isle Rd • Memphis • 38117
  • First Baptist Church
    6:00 p.m. Celtic Christmas
    200 East Parkway North • Memphis • 38112 • 901.454.1131
  • St. John Orthodox Church
    10:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of our Lord
    1663 Tutwiler • Memphis • 38107 • 901.274.4119
  • New Hope Christian Church
    6:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion
    3300 Kirby Whitten • Bartlett • 38134 • 901.386.0211
  • St Peter Catholic Church
    5:00 p.m. Family Mass on Christmas Eve.
    11:00 p.m. Festive Mass
    Christmas Day
    10:00 a.m. Mass of Christmas Morning
    190 Adams Avenue • Memphis • 38103 • 901.527.8282
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help
    4:00 p.m. Christmas Family Liturgy
    6:00 p.m. Adult Contemporary Choir Program
    6:30 p.m. Christmas Family Liturgy
    10:45 p.m. Adult Choir Program
    11:30 p.m. Mass
    Christmas Day
    8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christmas Morning
    8151 Poplar Avenue • Germantown • 38138 • 901.754.1204
  • Emmanuel United Methodist Church
    5:30 p.m. Service of Holy Communion and Candlelight with music led by the Chancel Choirs
    11:00 p.m. Service of Holy Communion and Candlelight with music led by the Young Adult Choir.
    2404 Kirby Road • Memphis • 38119 • 901.754.6548
  • Immaculate Conception
    5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
    11:20 p.m. Midnight Mass
    Christmas Day
    10:00 a.m. The Mass of Christmas
    1695 Central Avenue • Memphis • 38104 • 901.725.2700
  • Christ United Methodist Church
    5:30 p.m., Family Service
    5:30-7 p.m., Holy Communion
    9 & 11 p.m., Candlelight Service
    4488 Poplar Avenue • Memphis • 38117 • 901.683.3521
  • Independent Presbyterian Church
    4:00 p.m. Family Service
    5:30 and 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion
    4738 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis • 38117 • 901.685.8206
  • Holy Communion Episcopal Churchh
    4:00 p.m. Christmas Pageant and Holy Eucharist
    6:00 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist
    10:30 p.m. Vivaldi Gloria
    11:00 p.m. Festival Holy Eucharist with strings
    Christmas Day
    4:00 p.m. Christmas Day Holy Eucharist
    4645 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis • 38117 • 901.767.6987
  • Calvary Episcopal Church
    5:00 and 10:00 p.m.
    Christmas Day
    10:00 a.m. Christmas Mass
    102 N. Second Street • Memphis • 901.525.6602
  • Faith Anglican Church
    5:00 p.m.  Christmas Pageant and Holy Communion
    10:30 p.m. Christmas Message and Holy Communion
    9555 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova • 38018 • 901.755.4848
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  • Sunday, December 5, 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
    Handel’s Messiah
    Christ United Methodist Church, Sanctuary
    4488 Poplar Avenue • Memphis • 38117 • 901.683.3521
  • Sunday, December 5, 9:31 a.m.
    Give it Away, an Advent Service of Song and Scripture
    Christ United Methodist Church, Seabrook Hall
    4488 Poplar Avenue • Memphis • 38117 • 901.683.3521
  • Sunday, December 5, 3:00 p.m.
    Idlewild Presbyterian Church
    Ring in the season with the joyous bells of Idlewild. Carillon wtih carols and holiday songs. The bells are best heard outdoors, so bring your blankets and hot chocolate.
    1750 Union Avenue • Memphis • 38104 • 901.726.4681
  • Sunday, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
    Service of Lessons and Carols
    Independent Presbyterian Church
    4738 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis • 38117 • 901.685.8206
  • Sunday, December 5, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
    A Big Band Christmas

    Germantown Baptist Church
    9450 Poplar Avenue • Germantown 38139 • 901.756.9450
  • Sunday, December 5, 7:00 p.m.
    Christmas at St. Mary’s Concert with Rhodes College Department of Music
    St. Mary’s Cathedral
    700 Poplar Avenue • Memphis • 38105 • 901.527.3361
  • Sunday, December 5, 5:30 p.m.
    A Festive Advent Evening
    Holy Communion Episcopal Church
    4645 Walnut Grove Road • Memphis • 38117 • 901.767.6987
  • Wednesday, December 8, Noon
    Calvary and the Arts Series: Christmas POPS
    Calvary Episcopal Church
    102 N. Second Street • Memphis • 901.525.6602
    Cost: $7, includes lunch
  • Saturday, December 10 – Wednesday, December 15
    Singing Christmas Tree
    Bellevue Baptist Church
    2000 Appling Road • Cordova • 38016 • 901.347.2000
    Cost: $12, $6 or $3
  • Friday – Saturday, December 10 – 11, Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30; Performance at 7:00
    Christmas Cantata: The Life of Jesus told through Christmas Music
    Faith Anglican Church
    9555 Walnut Grove Road • Cordova • 38018 • 901.755.4848
    Cost: $5, children 10 and under free
  • Sunday, December 12, 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
    Lessons and Carols: Welcome All Wonders
    First Evangelical Church
    735 Ridge Lake Blvd • Memphis • 38120 • 901.682.8452
  • Sunday, December 12, 4:00 p.m.
    Holidays at the BLV D Christmas Concert
    Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church
    70 N Bellevue Blvd • Memphis • 38104
  • Sunday, December 12, 5:00 p.m.
    Community Carol Festival
    Germantown United Methodist Church
    2331 S. Germantown Road • Germantown 38138 • 901.754/7216
  • Sunday, December 12, 6:00 p.m.)
    Glory Revealed
    Germantown Baptist Church
    9450 Poplar Avenue • Germantown 38139 • 901.756.9450
  • Wednesday, December 15, 5:45 p.m.
    La Posada: A Traditional Hispanic Celebration of the Nativity
    Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Nave
    1720 Peabody Avenue • Memphis 38104 • 901.272.9833
  • Wednesday, December 15, 6:30 p.m.
    Christmas Ring and Sing
    Emmanuel United Methodist Church
    2404 Kirby Road • Memphis • 38119 • 901.754.6548
  • Sunday, December 19, 8:15 and 11:00 a.m.
    Nine Lessons and Carols
    Second Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary
    4055 Poplar Avenue • Memphis 38111 • 901.454.0034
  • Sunday, December 19, 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.
    Keyboards at Christmas
    Germantown Baptist Church
    9450 Poplar Avenue • Germantown 38139 • 901.756.9450
  • Sunday, December 19, 10:30 a.m.
    Advent Lessons and Carols
    Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
    1720 Peabody Avenue • Memphis 38104 • 901.272.9833
  • Wednesday, December 22, 7:00 p.m.
    Give it Away Christmas Concert
    Emmanuel United Methodist Church
    2404 Kirby Road • Memphis • 38119 • 901.754.6548
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Photo courtesy of Dave Barger

Never heard of BarCamp? Neither had I just two short years ago, but I’ve been to two and I’m hooked. It’s a great way to learn about emerging technology, meet lots of like-minded people and support LaunchMemphis’ efforts to grow the entrepreneurial and tech community in Memphis. It will happen this coming Saturday, November 13 at Emerge Memphis in Downtown Memphis’ South Main Historic District.

Here’s the FAQ:

  • Why is it called BarCamp? Is it a drinking game? Nope. Not a drinking game. Are you kidding? At 8:00 a.m.? Actually, according to Wikipedia, The name “BarCamp” is a playful allusion to the event’s origins, with reference to the hacker slang term, FOOBAR.* BarCamp arose as a spin-off of Foo Camp, an annual invitation-only participant-driven conference hosted by open source publishing luminary Tim O’Reilly. BarCamps have been held around the world in more than 350 cities worldwide. This is Memphis’ third.
  • What happens at BarCamp? It’s unlike any conference you’ve ever been to. In fact, it’s called an unconference, as the topics are decided by attendees on the day of the event. If you’d like to speak, come prepared to present on a topic that interests you — we’ll vote on all suggestions and the winners get presented. In this way, day is tailored to the needs of the audience. This year, our proposed topics range from QR Codes, HTML5 and location-based technology to music, marketing and Blogging 101. We’re adding new topics every day, not to mention the ones that will be submitted that day.
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    Photo courtesy of Dave Barger

    What’s the atmosphere like? Casual and laid back with lots of opportunity for discussion and interaction with other attendees. There is plenty of time between presentations and at lunch for networking and conversation. You will not leave empty-handed; in addition to new contacts and a head spinning with information, we have some generous sponsors who have provided great giveaways and door prizes. Sessions last 30 minutes, with 10 minutes for Q & A. We operate on the law of two feet; if you find that the session you’ve chosen is not suited to your needs, you have the right to use your two feet and escape.
  • What’s the schedule? Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for coffee, Continental breakfast and sign-in; last call for presentations is at 8:15 a.m. We’ll wrap up between 4:00 and 4:30 p.m. Complete detailed schedule is available on the BarCamp website. And don’t forget Friday night’s fun mixer at South of Beale.
  • Can I live blog/tweet? Please do! If you’re a blogger, you’ll love the Blog Haus, sponsored by Memphis Connect. We’ll have comfortable chairs, away from all the noise, where you can write that killer post or interview a new-found contact.
  • OK, I’m hooked; how do I sign up? For answers to any other questions go to the BarCamp website; if you’re sold and you just want to get it done, you can register here. The fee is a bargain at $45 for an individual, which covers snacks and drinks throughout the day, presentations and lunch, not to mention the cool prizes you just might win.

See you there!

*Acronym for, ahem — fouled up beyond all repair.

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Me with my mother & my daughters in or about 2002

October has a special place in my heart as it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This matters to me because in January 2011, I’ll be a 13-year survivor. According to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, in the United States this year, more than 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 39,840 will die from the disease.

Malignant is a scary word. I was only 39 when I was diagnosed, with daughters who were five and eight. My thoughts were horrifying — I have cancer. I’m going to die. My girls will grow up without a mother. But I was blessed — my tumor was discovered early and my doctor gave me a 97 percent chance of being cured after radiation treatment and five years on a drug called Tamoxifen. Others are not so fortunate.

Do you know someone who has been recently diagnosed? Here are a few ways you can help:

  • Lend moral support. My family, friends and groups from my church carried me through. They were there when I needed someone and encouraged me to rest and take care of myself.
  • Give practical help. Radiation treatment has few side effects but the primary one is exhaustion. Make dinner, take care of the kids or arrange for someone to clean her house. Offer to accompany her to appointments if you can and she wants company.
  • Offer encouragement. Do you know another survivor? I still remember how comforting it was to hear that someone’s mother, sister or friend was a 20-year survivor; to know that others had gone before me and survived. This is not the time to talk about your great aunt who died from the disease.
  • Be real. Unless you’ve been there, you have no idea what it’s like. Don’t pretend you do. Don’t try to cheer her up if she’s worried or anxious; those are natural feelings when you have a life-threatening disease — acknowledge them. Just listen and do your best to empathize without judging or making her feel as if she’s not coping well enough.
  • Distract her. Bring a book or DVD you know she’ll like, the latest mindless magazine, or something more profound if it fits her preferences. Catch her up on the latest gossip — give her something to get lost in, if only for a few minutes.
  • Honor her by participating in Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 30 at The Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown.
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