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Orion donates $15K to sickle cell center

Lakeland cuts ribbon for Carrolls Orion Federal Credit
Union recently presented a
$15,000 donation to
Memphis Grizzlies point
guard Mike Conley for his
charity of choice,
Methodist Healthcare
Comprehensive Sickle Cell
Center.
Conley is a longtime
supporter of Methodist
Healthcare Comprehensive
Sickle Cell Center, which
runs a preventive outpa-
tient clinic and Memphiss
first dedicated emergency
infusion unit for sickle cell
patients. The center is
focused on delivering
treatment advances
through on-site research.
This donation is the lat-
Courtesy photo

est example of Orion dedi-

Mike Conley, Memphis Grizzlies point guard at left,
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a ribbon cutting for accepts a $15,000 donation from Daniel Weickenand,

cating dollars and volun-

Carrolls Roofing and Construction LLC. Although the business is Lakelands Orion Federal Credit Union CEO, on behalf of his charity

teer hours to support the

newest addition, it was established in the 1930s, and Derrick and Sonya Carroll of choice, the Methodist Healthcare Comprehensive

Memphis community.
are the third generation in the family to own it. Carrolls Roofing and Construc- Sickle Cell Center.

In 2015, Orion employ- volunteer hours, sponsored ed critical funding to 27

tion can be found at 10036 U.S. 70, next to Gibson Paving. At the center with the

ees logged more than 300 22 local events and donat- local groups.
scissors is Lakeland Vice Mayor Josh Roman, and to his right are Sonya and
Derrick Carroll.

Farm Bureau in Tennessee raises $350K to fight breast cancer

Farm Bureau Insurance
of Tennessee raises $350k
to fight breast cancer
Memphis, Tenn. The
American Cancer Society
recently recognized Farm
Bureau Insurance of
Tennessee for their 2015
campaign that raised more
than $350,000 for the
American Cancer Societys
Making Strides Against
Breast Cancer events in
Tennessee.
Since partnering with
the ACS in 2012, Farm
Bureau Insurance of
Tennessee has raised near-
ly $1.4 million through
Farmer Charlie hat sales
and by hosting high school
football Pink Out Games
across the state.
We are truly grateful Employees at Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee form a pink ribbon for breast can-
that Farm Bureau
cer awareness.

Insurance continues to
strongly embrace this
event and cause, said
Jenny Stripling, senior Breast cancer survivor Dr. Yolanda Draine, at right, is
director, community events
pictured with her son during last falls Arlington vs.

,for the American Cancer

Bartlett High School Pink Out Game.

Society.
The American Cancer
Societys Making Strides
Against Breast Cancer is
the largest network of
breast cancer awareness
events in the nation, unit-
ing nearly 300 Making
Strides walks held nation-
wide.
Farm Bureau of
Tennessee is one of our
most generous supporters,
Stripling said. The impact
of their fundraising, com-
munity engagement and
passion is immeasurable.
We are honored to partner
with such a noble organi-
zation that has community
service and the fight
against cancer at the core
of it mission.
6 |March 31, 2016
Local businesses to support autism centers drive
April is Autism
Awareness Month, which
is a special time of year at
Transformations Autism
Treatment Center in
Bartlett.
This year, the nonprofit
organization will launch
the Donate a Dollar for
Autism campaign with
the support of local restau-
rants and an area hair
salon.
During April, all of the
Moes Southwest Grills
and Humdingers in the
Memphis area and Bobs
Barksdale Restaurant in
Midtown will be partici-
pating by asking their cus-
tomers, Would you like to
donate a dollar for
autism? when they pay
for their orders.
Customers will be given
the opportunity to fill out a
donation sheet that will be
posted in the restaurant.
Pigtails and Crew Cuts
hair salon in Germantown
is joining in this campaign
by the salon donating $1
for each hair cut they pro-
vide during April. They
will also be asking their
customers if they would
like donate $1 for autism.
Malco Bartlett to host Bags for Kids and special April events
The Malco Bartlett
Cinema is hosting the
Bags For Kids Youth
Villages event to benefit
the kids of Youth Villages.
During April 1-30 the
theatre, located at 2809
Bartlett Boulevard, will be
collecting new or slightly
used sling bags, back-
COMMUNITY
The goal is to raise autism and raise funds for
local awareness about Transformations so the
packs, duffel bags, and Theater lobby events
sports equipment bags. are scheduled each week-
Donations will be end throughout the month Cosplaying your favorite
accepted all month long. of April:
If you have a child who n April 7 and 8: Acting
has outgrown a backpack lessons by Indie Acting
or bag, drop items off at n April 15 and 16:
the theatre so all can be Martial arts demonstra-
shared with the kids at tions
Youth Villages. n April 22 and 23:
daily basis from families
in need of services. The
being affected and 1 in 42
need is great in our com-
paign are still eligible to
are also invited to provide
facility can continue to
provide services and sup-
Art, Film & Cosplay 7295 or send an email to
101. Learn the Art of cinema.bartlett@malco.
com.
film character and costume
contest. (Editors note: Theatres is a fourth-gener-
Cosplay means cos- ation family owned and
tume play.) operated business that cel-
n April 29 and 30:
Silent Charity Auction
benefitting Youth Villages.
For additional informa-
tion about this Bartlett
Cinema event, contact
Matt Ketcham, theater
manager, at (901) 385-
The Bartlett Express
port to children and fami-
lies affected by autism in
our community, according
to John Holtzman, director
of finance and develop-
ment for Transformations.
The organization
receives phone calls on a
center is serving 65 clients
with more being added
each week.
With 1 in 68 children
boys being diagnosed, the
Library book
munity, Holtzman said.
sale set for
Businesses that wish to
join as hosts for this cam-
April 13-17
participate, and individuals
support as donors. For
more information, call the Friends of the
center at (901) 379-8827 Bartlett Library will
or stop by its office at conduct their annual
6761 Stage Road, Bartlett. used book sale April
For updates, see the 13-17 at the Bartlett
organizations Facebook Station Municipal
page at facebook.com/ Center Banquet Hall
transformingautism or adjacent to the library.
transformingautism.com. All types of books
Transformations is a for all ages will be
501c3 nonprofit organiza- available, in addition to
tion and gifts are tax videos, audiobooks and
deductible. music.
Prices range from
25 to $2; cash or
check accepted. The
proceeds help Friends
support the Bartlett
Librarys facilities and
programs. Following is
the sale schedule:
Memphis-based Malco n Wednesday,
April 13: Preview Sale
with free admission for
Friends members (peo-
ebrated its 100th anniver- ple may join at the
sary during 2015. door) or an admission
Malco Theatres operates fee of $10. Hours will
over 330 screens at 33 be 4:30-7 p.m.
locations across the Mid- n Thursday, April
South, as well as bowling 14: Book sale. Hours
will be noon-7 p.m.
and family entertainment
n Friday, April 15:
centers in Louisiana. Book sale. Hours will
be noon-6 p.m.
n Saturday, April
16: Clearance Bag
Sale; $5 for a bag of
books. Hours will be
noon-4 p.m.
n Sunday, April 17.
Jumble Sale at the
Library; $3 for a bag
of books. Hours will be
1:30-4 p.m.
Upcoming
events set
for Bartlett
These upcoming events
are right around the corner
for the Bartlett area:
n The Bartlett
Community Concert Band
(BCCB) will be in concert
at 7 p.m. April 2 at the
Bartlett Performing Arts
and Conference Center,
3663 Appling Road,
Bartlett. Admission is $10.
n The free spring
movie series, Bartlett
Movies in the Park, will
begin on April 1 with The
Lego Movie at W.J.
Freeman Park after sunset.
n In honor of Bartletts
150-year anniversary,
Bartlett Historical Society
will presents History
Weekend Bartlett Mem-
ories. On April 16-17,
visitors will see Bartlett
history come alive. It
begins at the Bartlett
Museum/ Gotten House on
2969 Court Street. Hours
will be 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
April 16 and 2-5 p.m.
April 17.
n The Bartlett Area
Chamber of Commerce
(BACC) and the Northeast
Shelby County Rotary
Club will present Bartlett a
la Carte 2016 at 5-7 p.m.
April 17.
It will be at the Colonial
Country Club, 2736
Countrywood Parkway,
Cordova. The event fea-
tures food, beverages and
socializing with a silent
auction.
It benefits Youth
Villages. Tickets are $45
for individuals, $80 for
couples or $400 for a
block of 10 tickets.
Register online at
http://bit.ly/BALC2016.