Bartlett author sets Oct. 24 book signing
Bartlett author Londa Hayden will be signing copies of “Where Two Rivers Meet” 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24 at Otherlands Coffee Bar, 641 S Cooper St., Memphis.
Hayden’s book chronicles a family saga through the ages, uncovering family secrets and following two young girls from different backgrounds on the path of discovering who they are and where they came from.
Editor’s note: The book signing for another author (David Sharpe) planned for the same venue on Oct. 31 has been cancelled. The notification did not arrive in time to make the correction in this week’s print edition of The Bartlett Express.
Vets offer free class in pet CPR Oct. 27
Doctors from Memphis Veterinary Specialists (MVS) and Pet Med Emergency Center will offer a series of free public classes to provide instruction on performing CPR to save and stabilize pets experiencing a cessation in breathing or heartbeat.
Dr. Laura Bahorich, director of Memphis Veterinary Specialists’ Emergency Hospital, will conduct the next free public seminar from 7 to 8pm, Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Hollywood Feed located at 4864 Poplar Avenue at Erin Way.
To pre-register, visit: https://hollywoodfeed.formstack.com/forms/mvsseminarmemphis.
Walk-ins are welcome, too, as are pets. For more information, call (901) 748-5514.
‘Mammos til Midnight’ set for Oct. 23 at Saint Francis – Bartlett
Saint Francis Hospital in Bartlett will once again host the popular “Mammos til Midnight” on Oct. 23. It features extended hours from 5 p.m. until midnight for mammograms.
But this is no ordinary doctor’s visit. Participants will have wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres. To make an appointment, call (901) 820-7575. The hospital is at 2986 Kate Bond Road, Bartlett.
Screening mammograms are covered by most insurance plans. A physician referral is not required to participate. Saint Francis is in-network for more than 75 managed care plans, including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare and more.
Bartlett Art Council plans Oct. 24 splash
The Bartlett Arts Council’s fall fundraiser will be 6:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Bartlett Event Center, 5803 Stage Road.
Tickets are $35. Guests are asked to bring their own party masks or buy one designed by the Bartlett Art Association at the door.
The event is a dinner and dance with silent auction, cash bar and DJ.
For tickets call (901) 483-0093.
Rally to prevent suicide planned for Oct. 24
Shelby County Schools (SCS) will host its third annual Suicide Prevention and Awareness Rally 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 24 at Hamilton High School.
This year’s theme is “Zero Suicides: Every Life Matters.” The goal is to raise awareness and educate the public about warning signs, which can help save someone’s life.
“We want to make the public aware of the many mental health, educational and enrichment resources that are available to our youth and their families,” said Vachenzia McKinney, special projects coordinator in the SCS Office of Coordinated School Health.
In 2014-15, the SCS Mental Health Center provided support for more than 300 students who displayed signs of suicidal thoughts or threatened to take suicidal action.
“When a person commits suicide, the emotional, educational and economic impact is devastating on families and our communities,” McKinney said.
The SCS Mental Health Center is able to provide resources and services for families to prevent suicide and offer hope.
“There are many resources to assist with personal troubles, and these resources, as well as confidential support, will be available at this rally,” McKinney said.
The event will include free food, entertainment and guest speakers.
If you know someone who may be suicidal, tell a responsible adult or call 1-800-SUICIDE. If someone needs immediate assistance, call 911.
Editor’s note: Also see this online listing for suicide hotlines in Tennessee.
