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New!!!
Tentative
Events for The 41st Annual Checker Tournament Memphis, Tennessee
July 15- July 21
Please sign
up if you plan to attend an event so that travel accommodations can be arranged
in advance.
Wednesday Night Bible Study and
Mid-Week Service at New Hope Baptist Church 7:00p.m.- 8:30p.m.
All other activities and days will
be decided based on interest.
While speaking on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel in 1968,
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. You can relive history here by
visiting the balcony and Dr. King's room, restored as it was when he was here
to support the Sanitation Worker's strike. Through interactive multimedia
exhibits you participate in the civil rights movement and learn its history
from the 1600s through Rosa Parks and the freedom riders until today.
450
Mulberry Street, (901) 521-9699
Free admission Mondays from 3pm-5pm.
Graceland
Mansion
This
is it—the second most visited house in the United States—preserved exactly as
when Elvis Presley lived here, complete with the Jungle Room and shag
carpeting. Elvis' grave is also here and can be viewed free 6a-7:30a.
Additionally, you can tour the auto museum, see the Lisa Marie and Jetstar
airplanes, and view the Sincerely Elvis exhibit. On August 16, the anniversary
of Elvis' death, a candlelight vigil draws fans worldwide. Mansion tour:
USD16.25 adults, USD14.63 seniors over 62, USD6.25 children 7-12; free for
children under 6. Varying prices for the other attractions.
Shopping
at area malls. Wolf Chase, Southland, or Oak Court Mall
Memphis Zoo
The 2,800 animals of over 400 species here
are cared for in environments as close to their native habitats as possible.
From African veldt to Asian temple ruins, Peruvian rain forests or Jamaican
caverns, the animals roam free. Young children will enjoy the "Once Upon a
Farm" exhibit and the amusement rides. The apes and monkeys in Primate
Canyon will amuse the whole family. Do not miss the lions and tigers in Cat
Country. Trams make getting around the park easy; wheelchairs and strollers can
be rented. Admission: USD10 adults; USD9 seniors 60 and older; USD6 children
(2-11).
Mud Island
Trace
the twists and turns of the Mississippi River following the River Walk. Learn
about the shipping of cotton on the river and the musical history made in
cities along the river, from New Orleans Jazz to Memphis Blues and Elvis. See
the Memphis Belle, a historic WWII airplane. The amphitheater on the island
hosts concerts in the summer. To get there, ride the monorail, featured in the
Tom Cruise movie "The Firm." Admission to the island and museum: USD8
adults, USD6 seniors, USD5 kids (5-17).
Peabody Hotel
149
Union, (901) 529-4000
The march of the famous Peabody ducks is free and takes place daily at 11am and
5pm. Afterwards, take the elevator to the roof to see the ducks' home and the
wonderful views of Memphis. Beale Street Historic District
One
of America's most famous streets, it is where W.C. Handy penned the first Blues
song. Contains restaurants, nightclubs, parks, museums and shopping. W.C. Handy Park Beale Street Stroll down Beale Street to Handy Park
which features free concerts and traveling musicians.
Memphis Highlights
- Discover Memphis' rich music
heritage at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum
- Pay homage to Elvis at
Graceland
- Dance and groove to soul sounds
at the STAX Museum of American Soul Music
- Learn about the Civil Rights
struggle and see the room where Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was
assassinated
- Cruise the Mississippi on a
riverboat
- See giant pandas and polar
bears at the Memphis Zoo
Famous and well-known Memphis
restaurants you may want to visit while in Memphis
Corky's
Barbecue Rendezvous B.B.
King's Blues Club Interstate
BBQ Rum
Boogie Cafe Blues
City Cafe
East
Downtown Downtown
Third Street Downtown Downtown
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APCA National Tournament – 2007
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Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 20:36:45 -0700 (PDT)
From: Sharon Totten <sharontotten@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: "Grapevine" Communication Regarding APCA Top Prize Money
To: Charles Thompson <chas8171@sbcglobal.net>
Please pass the word on to others via your
website..thanks
--- Charles Thompson
> Thanks for the info
> soon. CT
>
> Sharon Totten
> Hotel for the tournament has already been
> confirmed for the 2007 APCA tourn. The location is
> the
> same as the previous "
>
> The Holiday Inn Select Memphis Airport
> 2240 Democrat Road Memphis, Tennessee 38132
> (901)332-1130
>
The room rates are available starting on Sunday, July
15, 2007 until
Saturday, July 21, 2007
> BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE GROUP RATE OF $79 PER NIGHT
> FOR
> THE AMERICAN POOL CHECKERS ASSOCIATION
>
> If you have any questions call Mr. Othell Totten at
> the following numbers:
>
> Home (901) 458-9942
> Cell (901) 488-7487
> Checker line (901) 458-1844
> Toll Free checkerline in home (877) 808-8366
>
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