By Kristan on May 8, 2012
This past year, the Peabody Elementary PTA realized that it would be great to have a shade structure for the playground so that kids could play more comfortably and safely, as well as enjoy the playground year-round. The PTA applied for a shade structure grant offered by KaBOOM! and were chosen as recipients last month! The shade structure will decrease the temperature by 20 degrees and will reduce UV rays by 90%!
Before the installation happens, the PTA will be hard at work soliciting donations for the $10,000 that must first be contributed by the PTA.
How can you help?
For a $100 donation, your family, organization or business will receive a personalized brick that will be laid in the patio next to the playground showing your support. Bricks are 4 inches by 8 inches and the engraving can be up to 63 letters, 21 letters per line.
Bricks’R’Us has set up a personalized website for our donations: http://bricksrus.com/order/cyca/. You may also complete the form below and return it to us at 2298 Young Avenue.

Posted in neighborhood | Tagged Bricks R Us, KaBOOM!, Peabody Elementary |
By Kristan on May 7, 2012
Just a reminder that tomorrow (Tuesday) is the monthly CYCA General Meeting. We will be holding our annual elections for the CYCA Board. We will also have a presentation by a wonderful speaker for the Red Cross who will talk about pet safety.
The meeting will be held at the CYCA offices at 2298 Young. Doors open at 6 pm, with the meeting beginning around 6:30.
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged CYCA, Elections, General Meetings, Pet Safety, Red Cross |
By Kristan on May 5, 2012

Please click here to view May issue
Do you love dogs? Yeah, we thought so. We do, too.
In this month’s LampLighter, we turn you on to the new tools to keep your buddy (or baby) safe in the backyard: from high-tech GPS tracking collars to the CYCA’s online pet registry to pet insurance.
Plus, we have news on new businesses, the annual Cooper-Young yard sale, 2012′s first Yard of the Month, reviews of last year’s best documentary films and the announcement of a block party that’s been a century in the making.
To view the most recent issue of the LampLighter, please click here. (and let us know what you think of the new online format!)
Posted in LampLighter | Tagged LampLighter |
By Kristan on May 3, 2012
We at the Cooper-Young Community Association are always interested in what you, as a resident of Cooper-Young, have to say and you all are never shy to provide feedback. This time, we are asking for a few minutes of your time for a brief survey. We are all inundated with surveys lately, but this survey is very important – it is concerning the future goals and directions of the CYCA and your thoughts on the neighborhood!
Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey below.
Posted in neighborhood | Tagged Cooper-Young, CYCA, survey |
By Kristan on May 3, 2012
Before or after the General Meeting Tuesday, go get some yummy BBQ at Central. You’ll not only be filling your tummy with deliciousness, you’ll be supporting Peabody Elementary too!
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged Central BBQ, Friends of Peabody Elementary, Peabody Elementary |
By Kristan on May 3, 2012

Self-described outsider artist Nick Canterucci will show his paintings in an exhibit called Polaris this month at the Cooper-Young Community Association office. An artist’s reception will open the show from 6-9 p.m. this Friday, May 4.
The art will be on display through May 31 and be available for viewing during normal CYCA business hours or by special appointment.
This will be a show not to be missed! For more information on the artist, please click here.
Posted in Events, neighborhood | Tagged Art Opening, artists, Arts, CYCA, Nick Canterucci |
By Kristan on April 30, 2012
A woman was robbed last Thursday, April 26th, while leaving the Beauty Shop for lunch at around 1 pm. A black male, around 5 ft 4 inches, 180 lbs, snatched the woman’s purse as he walked by. The perpetrator hopped in a royal blue Impala and sped down Cooper to Southern and turned.
The perpetrators are two black males. The younger of the two is the driver and the robber (one noted above) is around 35 years of age, of short stature and his face is pitted. He also sometimes has a plaid fedora he wears. The car’s license plate is TN C70-08V.
If you see this vehicle, please call the police immediately at 545-COPS (2677) or 911 if you feel that you are in immediate danger.
Posted in neighborhood, Safety | Tagged business, Memphis Police, Safety |
By Kristan on April 26, 2012

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Press Release From Shelby Co:
CONTACT:
Vector Control
www.shelbycountytn.gov
(901) 324-5547
Annual Rabies Vaccination Drive to be Held
MEMPHIS, TN – The annual Rabies Drive sponsored by the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department’s Vector Control will be held on Saturday, April 21st and Saturday, April 28th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to bring their dogs and cats to either location listed below to receive rabies vaccinations:
- Benjamin Hooks Central Library- 3030 Poplar Avenue
- Mullins Station Parking Lot – 1075 Mullins Station Road
Continue reading “Low-Cost Rabies Vaccinations Available”
Posted in neighborhood, pets | Tagged Benjamin Hooks, pets, rabies, Shelby County |
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