For the full events schedule, go to elvisweek.com.

Today

Shake, Rattle & Bowl Party: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Strike Zone Bowling Alley, 3330 Pine Tar Alley, Southaven, Miss. Activities include bowling, billiards, an Elvis trivia contest, Elvis karaoke and lots of fun surprises. Elvis clips and music playing throughout the entire facility. Special guests The TCB Band, Sweet Inspirations, Elvis' Imperials, Millie Kirkham and Joe Guercio will stop by for autograph session. Tickets $49. (800) 238-2000 or 332-3322.

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The Genuine Elvis Book Launch and Autograph Signing: 2-4 p.m. Elvis Lives Exhibit, Graceland Plaza. Join co-authors: county music star Ronnie McDowell, TV personality Edie Hand, music producer and manager Joe Meador along with Gene Smith's widow Louise Smith for autographing event celebrating the launch of this new book for Elvis fans and collectors.

Elvis 1969 -- A Celebration Concert: 8 p.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Forty years after Elvis Presley returned to the stage at the International Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc., will reunite many of the original cast for a concert celebration. Live musical performances along with video and audio. Tickets: $79/$59. Call (800)745-3000 or (901) 525-1515. Visit the Cannon Center Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets.

Today and Saturday

Fans of the King Collectible Show 2009: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Scottish Inn & Suites, 3524 Elvis Presley Blvd. Dealers with original LPs, EPs and singles, concert and candid photos, movie memorabilia, promo items, sheet music, magazines, books and licensed jewelry. Free admission. Call 497-4852.

Images of the King Contest: The 23rd annual contest will be held at Holiday Inn Select Airport. Contest begins at 7 p.m. each evening. There also will be an associated bus tour, a "Show of Champions" and a champagne breakfast on Sunday. Tickets begin at $15. For more info, call Bobbie Hoover at 877-397-2660 or go to imagesoftheking.net.

Collecting The King Memorabilia Show 2009: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. in Hernando DeSoto room at The Peabody Hotel, 149 Union Ave. Admission $3 both days. Dealer tables with thousands of rare and original, vintage Elvis Presley memorabilia. Buy, sell, trade. (815) 557-1415 or e-mail: sndzgood@aol.com

Saturday

The 27th Annual Elvis Presley Run, Walk, Rock & Roll: Benefits United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South. Starts 8 a.m. at the Graceland gates. To register to walk/run, call Jordyn Matthews at (901) 761-4277. E-mail: jmatthews@ucpmemphis.org. Visit: elvispresleyrunandwalk.com

Conversations on Elvis -- Session 1: American Studio Session: 10 a.m. Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Hear from Elvis' friends and associates as they share their stories and memories of Elvis. Tickets $19 or $35 for both sessions. Call Graceland reservations at (800) 238-2000 or (901) 332-3322.

Conversations on Elvis -- Session 2: Elvis in Vegas 1969: 1 p.m. at Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, 255 N. Main. Features guests who were at the opening engagement in Las Vegas. Tickets $19 or $35 for both sessions. (800) 238-2000 or (901) 332-3322.

Elvis Plaque Presentation from Sony Music: 5 p.m. The Plaza Green at Graceland. Join executives from Sony Music, EPE and fans from around the world for a presentation of plaques that honor Elvis' recent worldwide gold, silver and platinum achievements.

Candlelight Vigil: 8:30 p.m. Gates of Graceland Mansion. After an opening ceremony at the gates of the Graceland Mansion property, fans are invited to walk up the driveway to Elvis's grave site and back down carrying a candle in quiet remembrance. Free admission. No tickets or reservations. Gates remain open until all who wish to participate have done so. Free parking at the Graceland visitor center complex after 6 p.m.

Sunday

Elvis Memorial Service: Noon at University of Memphis Theatre & Communications Building, 3745 Central. Free admission.

Elvis Mafia Reunion: 5 p.m. at Alfred's, 197 Beale. Admission: $40 (part of proceeds donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center).