Facebook/Memphis Animal Services
Clear the Shelter, Memphis Animal Services
Pet Events
Clear the Shelters, adopt a dog or cat for only $20 in this nationwide campaign to clear the shelters. Memphis Animal Services and Fayette County Animal Rescue in Rossville, TN are participating in the event. View available animals online and schedule an appointment to meet your new family member. Offer available through the end of August. Memphis Animal Services, 3456 Tchulahoma. cleartheshelters.com. 636-1416.
Animal Dance Party, enjoy a socially distanced dance party featuring music, animal-themed mask crafts, Girl Scout Cookies for sale, and information about Girl Scouts Heart of the South. Free spinal screenings will be available for all ages. Drive-thru option available to purchase cookies and learn more about Girl Scouts. Community ChiroCare, 6450 Poplar. Friday, August 14, noon-2 p.m. Free.
Paw Prints House PAWty, the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County is hosting a fundraiser that you can enjoy from home. Featuring selections from local restaurants with a VIP option, an online auction, and more. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, August 19. $50-$125. Saturday, August 22, 6 p.m., memphishumane.org. 937-3900.
“Our Symphony with Animals: The Psychology Between Human and Animal Bonds,” join Hollywood Feed University and Dr. Aysha Akhtar for an online presentation to examine the rich human-animal connection and how interspecies empathy enriches our well-being. Thursday, August 27, 8 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. hollywoodfeed.com. 249-5691.
Facebook/Downtown Memphis Commission
Sunset Yoga Downtown, Fourth Bluff
Meet at the park or join online.
Sports and Fitness
Sunset Yoga Downtown, Join instructor Bridget Danielle on Fourth Bluff at Front and Madison or on Facebook Live for a weekly yoga series. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Free. Sundays 6:15 p.m. Memphis Park (Fourth Bluff), Front and Madison, downtownmwmphis.com.
Skate School, let your child learn in a safe and encouraging environment. As kids advance in their ability, they will be taught to handle faster speeds, how to connect lines, Fakie, Frontside, Backside, Switch, and introduction to the Ollie. Class size limited. $20-$25. Saturdays, 9 a.m., Society Memphis, 583 Scott. societymemphis.com.
Facebook/Germantown Community Theatre
Annie Get Your Gun, Germantown Community Theatre
Family Fun
Annie Get Your Gun, a poor, but spirited and happy country girl named Annie Oakley lives by her native sharp-shooting and becomes the star of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. Student cast. Call box office for tickets. $10. August 7-16. gcttcomplay.org. 453-7447.
Elvis Week 2020, fans can celebrate the legacy of Elvis Presley online or at Graceland, social distancing. Visit the website for a full list of events and special offerings. August 7-16. Graceland, 3717 Elvis Presley. 800-332-3322.
Pokemon Community Day, enjoy half-price admission when showing Pokemon App at the front desk. Saturday, August 8, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry. 636-4100.
Space Out Family Night Live, enjoy crafts and download activities without leaving your home's orbit. Saturday, August 15, 5-8 p.m. The Dixon Gallery & Gardens Online, dixon.org. 761-5250.
For a full listing, check out our calendar of events. Also, check the Memphis Parent Facebook Page for information and giveaways. Be sure to tag your favorite family-fun Instagram photos with the #memphisparent hashtag. I hope you have a great week.