By on October 28, 2010
Drew Barton of Manilla embraced the morning of preparations for the Cooper-Young Beerfest with a smile and open arms. He needed those stylin’ shades on the sunny Saturday of October 9. Almost 400 visitors enjoyed the event and helped raise over $6,000 for the CYCA. Plans are in the works for next year’s event to [...]
Posted in Events | Tagged Beerfest, events |
By on October 28, 2010
The rest of 2010 will be a challenge for the CYCA. Our building at 2298 Young caught fire on September 27. Luckily no one was physically injured in the fire. Nevertheless, the fire changes activities for these final two months of the year. The last quarter of the year is normally a time of rest [...]
Posted in Letters from the President | Tagged Community News, CYCA, fire, non-profit, Safety |
By on October 28, 2010
By Emily Bishop The LampLighter celebrated 21 years in publication in September. The CYCA is very proud of this accomplishment which would not have been possible without the dedicated support of advertisers and volunteers. The LampLighter, like many print publications today, is struggling financially. The paper is operating at a deficit for the third straight [...]
Posted in CYCA | Tagged Business, Community News, CYCA, membership, midtown, non-profit |
By on October 28, 2010
By Shelley Thomas Samantha and Jeremy Palazolo, of 2077 Oliver, are the 2010 Great Pumpkin contest winners! Congratulation to the spirited couple who, along with bragging rights, are enjoying a special Halloween cake, designed, baked, and donated by Suzzane Striker. We appreciate all who participated, including second place winners Kristan Huntley and Patrick Miller at [...]
Posted in Community News | Tagged contest, Halloween, Yard of the Month |
By on October 28, 2010
By Peter Owen It has been another successful year for CY in the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis’ (RHM) Pop-Tab-Palooza fundraiser. This is the second year that Cooper-Young has participated in the efforts to support the children and families of RMH by collecting pop-tabs to be cashed in with a recycling company. The Evelyn crew [...]
Posted in Community News | Tagged family, Pop-Tab-Palooza, Ronald McDonald House |
By on October 28, 2010
By Debbie Sowell Cooper Young is still working hard for a win in the Smallest User Contest. This sculpture, located at the CYCA office at 2298 Young, is a prototype of the larger sculpture that will go to the winning community. We are still wanting to hear what you are doing to conserve energy for [...]
Posted in Green/Eco | Tagged eco, energy, smallest user |
By on October 28, 2010
By Sarah Frierson If you attended a Neighborhood Night Out party, you might have noticed the Family Communication Plans that were distributed. (If you haven’t received one, please visit cooperyoung.org to download a copy.) The first step in preparing for a disaster or emergency is making a plan for your family. Where will you meet? [...]
Posted in Safety | Tagged Education, food, Safety |
By on October 28, 2010
By Kristan Huntley On Thursday, November 11, at 5:30pm, come by the Gazebo and have your photo taken with Santa Claus! Good St. Nick has a special place in his heart for Cooper-Young, so he is making time out of his busy holiday schedule to make a one-night guest appearance. As a fundraiser, he has [...]
Posted in Community News, Events, Goings On! | Tagged events, family, kids, midtown, mural, non-profit, pets, photos |
By on October 28, 2010
By Tamara Walker The annual Young Artist Contest is hosted by the Cooper-Young Business Association to encourage the love of art in school age children. This year’s theme is “Communities Coming Together.” A reception for winners and artists will be held at Peabody Elementary located at 2086 Young Avenue on Thursday, November 4, from 6-7pm. [...]
Posted in Arts | Tagged Artists, arts, events, kids, Peabody Elementary |
By on October 28, 2010
By Tamara Walker At Cooper-Young Night Out, local antique, specialty, and retail shops, as well as more than a dozen award-winning restaurants and bars, stay open late to offer discounts on everything from sushi to sweet potato fries. Come enjoy a night out on Thursday, November 4, from 5-9pm. Rocking the gazebo at 6pm is earthy [...]
Posted in Events, Goings On! | Tagged Business, CY Night Out, events, music |
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