To continue to address the recent positive tests of West Nile Virus in mosquitos, the Health Department will conduct truck-mounted spraying (adulticiding) of EPA-approved insecticides, weather permitting, in portions specific ZIP codes according to the following schedule from 8-11 p.m.:

Tuesday, August 23rd
38016, 38017, 38018, 38028, 38125, 38139

Wednesday, August 24th  
38002, 38016, 38018, 38028, 38128, 38133, 38134, 38135

Thursday, August 25th
38002, 38016, 38018, 38028, 38053

Monday, August 29th
38106, 38108, 38111, 38114, 38116, 38117, 38118, 38120, 38122, 38127, 38128, 38152

West Nile Virus is expected to be active in neighborhoods throughout Shelby County for a longer period of time this year.  The Shelby County Health Department urges residents to use repellents when outdoors at night regardless of perceived mosquito activity.

Submitted by the city of Germantown

The sixteenth annual Running of the Weenies, sponsored by Germantown Animal Shelter, will be held Saturday, September 10, in conjunction with the Germantown Festival. The race has previously occurred on Sunday but was moved to Saturday this year.

Festivities begin at 2:30 p.m. with a Best Dressed Hot Dog contest. Races are being held in the Germantown Horse Show Arena beginning at 3 p.m. All participants must pre-register their Dachshunds by Wednesday, September 7 at 3:30 p.m. No registrations will be accepted after that time, and no registrations are allowed on race day.

For more information or an application, contact Germantown Animal Shelter at 757-7358.

The Mellow Mushroom and Three Dog Bakery are teaming up to throw a Dog’s Night Out on April 26.

People can bring their dogs and dine together on the patio. Dogs will get their own dinners featuring “yappetizers,” pooch pizza and dessert.

To register, contact Three Dog Bakery at 901-853-5464.