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National Poppy Day® is May 24,2024!⁠
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In honor of National Police Week, we would like to say thank you to those who serve this community. Your dedication and sacrifice does not go unnoticed.

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

National Police Week is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community.

Join us as the External Relations Bureau hosts the May Business Awareness Forum. Learn tips to make your business less likely to be a target of crime, learn more about Connect Memphis, and more. We hope you will join us on May 16, 2024, from 3:30 - 4:30 pm at White Station Church of Christ at 1106 Colonial Road.

Join us for the 13th annual City of Olive Branch Memorial Day Tribute presented by the Knights of Columbus.

The Memorial Day service will take place at Blocker Cemetery located at 9441 Pigeon Roost Rd in Olive Branch on Monday, May 27th from 9:00 am to 10:30 am.

To learn more about this event, please contact Ed Lyons ([email protected]).

Ken Adams, Olive Branch Mayor


Caution: this event may have rifle salutes, sound effects resembling helicopters, cannon fire, and/or a helicopter flyover.

👻No tricks, just treats!👻

Join us Thursday, October 26th for the City of Olive Branch's Trunk-Or-Treat in Old Towne. All ghouls and goblins are welcome starting at 6pm. Our final Movies Under the Stars screening of Ghostbusters (1984) will start at 7pm on the grounds of the Wesson House.

Don't worry DeSoto County Ghostbusters will be on site to keep the Ghosts in line! 👻


Ken Adams, Olive Branch Mayor

Lakeland Fall Yard Sale Set For October 14 Lakeland is gearing up for its ninth consecutive annual Fall Yard Sale, set to take place on October 14, 2023. This much-anticipated event has become a tradition for the community. If you would like to participate as a seller, you can secure your spot by clicking here. In previous years, Lakeland ha...

‼️Does your ALA Junior want this T-shirt? They can get it FREE 🎉 by registering for a National Junior Meeting!

Not only will they get this tee, but they will have a fun Saturday interacting with other Juniors!

⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR⭐️ therapy dogs 🦮🦮 and their handlers will be onsite to talk about how canines assist veterans!

➡️🔗Register now! https://cvent.me/ZKAnvO?RefId=Facebook

🚨LOCATIONS:
Cincinnati, Ohio - Nov. 4, 2023
Providence, Rhode Island - Nov. 4, 2023
Las Vegas, Nevada - Jan. 27, 2024
Lincoln, Nebraska - Feb. 3, 2024
Nashville, Tennessee - Feb. 3, 2024

The American Legion Auxiliary is joining forces with The American Legion and Sons of The American Legion to promote the Be the One mission, which destigmatizes asking for mental health support, provides peer-to-peer support and resources, and educates everyone on how they can Be the One.

How can you Be the One?

Ask veterans in your life how they are doing.
Listen when a veteran needs to talk.
Reach out when you think a veteran might be struggling.
Increase awareness about the veteran and military su***de epidemic.

Those needing help are encouraged to call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988.

The 2023 City of Bartlett Festival, BBQ Contest & Car Show will once again be held at W.J. Freeman Park. In order to provide enough time to setup for the event, the park will be closed to the public for regular use starting on Thursday, September 28th and will re-open for regular use on Sunday, October 1st.

Working together as an American Legion Family at all levels is important. For American Legion Auxiliary Juniors and Sons of The American Legion, they can work together to serve the mission from early ages.

The ALA Junior Activities Patch Program is geared toward Junior members and school-aged Sons of The American Legion members. Many families have children involved in both organizations, working alongside each other to earn patches. Henry Solich, a Sons member in Maryland, has earned all of his Level 1 patches.

Learn more about Henry and the patch program on the blog. ➡️ https://ow.ly/Cr5s50POs7t

Here are the upcoming events for the Bartlett Police Charitable Foundation. Come out and see us.

This can never be shared enough.

The SC Health Dept will be spraying for Mosquitos on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Zip Codes 38002 & 38135 and on Thursday, Sept. 21 in Zip Codes 38133 & 38134.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT MOSQUITO CONTROL ACTIVITIES
SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

SHELBY COUNTY, TN – The Shelby County Health Department’s Mosquito Control Program routinely traps and tests mosquitoes for the presence of West Nile Virus (WNV) as a part of a comprehensive program to limit the spread of the virus in Shelby County.
Mosquito Control activities begin in February each year, with the application of larvicides to ditches and standing bodies of water in order to kill mosquito larvae and decrease the adult mosquito population. These treatments are a very effective way of reducing mosquito populations. Please view our ArcGIS story map that details our mosquito control prevention work throughout the year.
Additionally, Mosquito Control conducts truck-mounted spraying to control the spread of adult mosquitoes that carry West Nile virus. Mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus have been detected in zip codes: 38053, 38127, 38107, 38108, 38053, 38002, 38004, 38128, 38135, 38128, 38134, 38133, 38016, 38018, and 38109. There have been six (6) human West Nile Virus cases reported so far in 2023. Truck-mounted spraying for mosquitoes is one of many mosquito control activities conducted by SCHD’s Vector Control Program. Weather permitting*, SCHD will conduct truck-mounted spraying of EPA-approved insecticides, in the following ZIP codes according to this schedule:
Monday, September 18, 2023:
7:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
ZIP Codes: 38053, 38127
Route Map: https://arcg.is/yv5Tm

Tuesday, September 19, 2023:
7:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
ZIP Codes: 38127, 38107, 38108
Route Map: https://arcg.is/1b1f8v1
Wednesday, September 20, 2023:
7:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
ZIP Codes: 38053, 38002, 38004, 38128, 38135
Route Map :https://arcg.is/0jvC4m1

Thursday, September 21, 2023:
7:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
ZIP Codes: 38128, 38134, 38133, 38016, 38018
Route Map: https://arcg.is/1Prebv
Friday, September 15, 2023:
5:00 a.m.-6:00 a.m.
ZIP Code: 38109
Route Map: https://arcg.is/0eOTam

Individuals with chronic health conditions including asthma or other lung conditions may want to remain indoors during the time of spraying. Citizens who do not want their residences to be sprayed should contact the Vector Control Program by emailing [email protected] or calling (901) 222-9715.

* To ensure the insecticide is most effective, the scheduled spraying will be canceled if any of the following weather conditions are present for the majority of the schedule spray time:
• Rain chance of 65% or greater
• Wind speeds 11mph or greater
• Temperature less than 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for the most up-to-date cancellations of any scheduled sprayings.

Recreational and Competitive Youth Basketball registration is now open. For details and to register, please visit https://secure.rec1.com/TN/lakeland-tn/catalog

Come join us in honoring the heroes among us with our Annual Veterans Parade on November 4th, 2023 beginning at 10:30 AM. The parade route will begin at Newport Avenue traveling down Navy Road to Leroy Boatwright Street. Staging will begin at 9:30 AM and no earlier.
If you would like to participate in the Veterans Parade, please click the link below, or if you have any questions, please contact Parks & Recreation @ (901)873-5770.
https://millingtontn.gov/FormCenter/Parade-Registration-Forms-17/Veterans-Parade-Registration-Form-2023-181

The City of Bartlett Public Works Department and City of Bartlett, TN Parks & Recreation Department wil be hosting a Job Fair on Wednesday, Sept 27 at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center from 10am - 2pm. For more information https://tn-bartlett.civicplushrms.com/careers/

THIS IS HAPPENING TOMORROW!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST 2023 FROM 6PM-8PM.

Honor Our Troops Classic The Honor our Troops Classic is hosting our 8th annual fundraising event on Friday September 22, 2023 at the Olive Branch Country Club in Olive Branch, MS.  Following the opening service at noon, there will be a golf outing and cookout commencing at 1pm. The event will end in the pavilion with beer...

Order or download your ALA Halloween coloring books! These easy-to-use publications are a great way to spread awareness of the ALA and our important mission to families in your community while also giving Halloween treats to kids!🎃

Download: https://www.legion-aux.org/Coloring-Books
Order: https://emblem.legion.org/Halloween-Coloring-Book/productinfo/355%2E300/

DID Y'ALL SAY PANCAKES!!!
We will be enjoying the fluffy, sticky goodness alongside BFD.
The 41st annual Bartlett Fire Department Pancake Breakfast will once again be held on Saturday, October 14th at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center. Tickets will be sold in advance at both Bartlett Walmart locations and will also be available at the door on the day of the event.
Different uniforms; same team.

‼️A one-day commitment can increase your service to veterans, military, and their families

We invite you to spend a Saturday learning, connecting with fellow members, and enjoying one of five cities. This one-day interactive event will allow attendees to share ideas, learn more about working the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary, and network with others who share the same passion for service.

The informative content will focus on:
⭐️ Service for veterans/active-duty
⭐️ Family support
⭐️ Community
⭐️ Youth development

Past attendees have returned home with a renewed sense of purpose, creative ideas, and new friends in the ALA. ❤️

➡️Register for an ALA Mission Training today! https://cvent.me/ZKAnvO?RefId=Facebook

‼️Registration is also open for National Junior Meetings that will be held at the same time in the same city.

Enter to Win $10,000. 💲❤️💲💙💲

Scan the code below to purchase your $5 ticket for the $10,000 Cash Raffle!

The drawing will be held on 10/21/23. You do not have to be present to win. There is no limit on the number of tickets an individual may purchase. Employees of St. Benedict at Auburndale and immediate family members living in their household are NOT eligible to participate. The Raffle is held to the rules and regulations of the State of Tennessee Charitable Gaming Laws.

🔵The Class with the highest sales this week will receive a Chick-fil-A breakfast!

⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR⭐️ therapy dogs 🦮🦮 and their handlers will be onsite to talk about how canines assist veterans!

‼️ALA Juniors have the opportunity to increase their leadership skills, meet other Juniors, and have a fun Saturday learning more about the ALA mission.

This meeting is unlike a school day. This is a Saturday to make new friends, do crafts, play games, and more.

Juniors will have so much fun, they won’t realize they are building skills.❤️

📣Don’t let your Junior miss out on this opportunity, register for one of the five National Junior Meetings today! These meetings are held at the same time and in the same city as Mission Trainings.

➡️🔗Register now! https://cvent.me/ZKAnvO?RefId=Facebook

🥁Drumroll... the winner is...

13-year-old Rylee from Wisconsin and her poppy design!
🎉Congratulations, Rylee and thank you to all the ALA Juniors who submitted a design!
You will soon see this made into a T-shirt!