Calvary cancels rest of Lenten Waffle Shop and Preaching Series
By Jane Roberts, Daily Memphian
Updated: March 12, 2020 12:07 PM CT | Published: March 12, 2020 11:54 AM CT
Calvary Lenten Waffle Shop, an institution in Memphis since 1928, is canceling all lunches and speakers for the rest of the season, according to Rector Scott Walters at Calvary Episcopal Church.
The announcement that Shelby County Schools would add another week to spring break because of COVID-19 concerns triggered the same response from the state-run Achievement School District.
With fear of the coronavirus sweeping the nation, Gov. Bill Lee declared a state of emergency Thursday, March 12, issuing an executive order to pull down more federal money to deal with the disease.
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