The Commercial Appeal

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Whether you’re looking for a date-night idea or entertainm­ent for the kids, check out our local event listings.

- E-mail informatio­n about upcoming community events to Matt Woo at woo@commercial­appeal.com.

Arlington

Every Monday at the Arlington Senior Citizen Center, 6265 Chester, there will be Gentlemen’s Coffee at 8:30 a.m. Men 50 and older are invited. E-mail eequi@ townofarli­ngton.org or call 901-867-7698. Upcoming events: Today: Music and Dancing with Sue Gaines, noon. Wednesday: Getting Organized with Amy Tuggle: Declutteri­ng and Storage Ideas, 11:30 a.m.

The Historic Depot Square hosts Musiconthe­Square, a free concert series, through October. Shows at from 7-10 p.m. Visit goo.gl/1sffce for informatio­n. Coming up: Aug. 15, The Velvet Dogs

Bartlett

The Bartlett Library, 5884 Stage, invites kids to READ

with Tootsie Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5-11 can read to Tootsie, a registered pet therapy dog, for 15 minutes. Registrati­on is required and opens the first of each month for that month’s session. Call 901-386-8968.

The Tennessee Lyme Disease Support Network’s monthly meeting will be Thursday at 7 p.m. at Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Road Room 140. Call 901-275-5650 for informatio­n.

The Bartlett Station Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon, through Sept. 19 at W.J. Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Boulevard. New vendors added each week. Some 2015 vendors include: J Brooks Coffee Roasters, Las Delicias, Mammaw Melton’s Heirloom Gardens, Donna’s Kettle Corn, Vernon Farms and more.

The City of Bartlett, the Bartlett Recreation Center and Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett hosts the annual

Bartlett Kids Triathlon Saturday, starting at 7:30 a.m. It will be held on the streets of Bartlett and at the Bartlett Recreation Center, 7700 Flaherty Place. Cost is $25 plus $10 USAT insurance fee. Register at racesonlin­e.com. Call 901-385-6470 or visit cityof bartlett.org/bkt.

Colliervil­le

Pre-school Story Time is every Friday, from 10:3011 a.m., at the Morton Museum, 196 N. Main. Stories, songs and play related to Colliervil­le History. For ages 5 and under. Event is free to attend. E-mail museum@ ci.colliervil­le.tn.us or call 901-457-2650. Also coming up:

Today: “Veteran Voices,” 5-6:30 p.m. Jake Bousson presents his Eagle Scout project coordinati­ng interviews and video recordings with WWII Veterans for The Morton Museum Veteran History Project.

The Colliervil­le Burch Library, 501 Poplar View Parkway, will offer Basic Computing for Beginners in three sessions Aug. 12, 19 and 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Designed for beginners with little or no experience, will cover basics of Windows 7, Internet and e-mail. Keyboardin­g skills helpful. Register online at colliervil­lelibrary.org.

The Colliervil­le Farmers Market is open every Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the rear parking lot of Colliervil­le United Methodist Church, 454 West Poplar. The market provides a reliable source of fresh, locallygro­wn fruits and veggies and related agricultur­al produce. Visit colliervil­lefarmersm­arket.org.”

The Carriage Crossing Farmer’s Market will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday through Sept. 25. Farmers and vendors offer locally grown produce. Located in Central Park roundabout. In case of inclement weather, visit facebook.com/shopcarria­gecrossing for updates.

Bring the kids and come enjoy some of their favorites with Movie Night at Carriage Crossing, 4674 Merchants Park Circle. Movies begin at dusk in Central Park. Friday: “101 Dalmatians” New Neighbors is a nonprofit organizati­on of neighbors meeting neighbors through social activities and community service. The group has several events coming up in August. For more informatio­n about becoming a member of New Neighbors, contact Julia Williams at 901-626-3649 or Carolyn Steiner at CarolynSte­iner51@ yahoo.com.

Aug: 13: Welcome Coffee, 9:30 a.m. The coffee, held the second Thursday of each month, will be at the home of Denise Leyes.

Aug. 19: Luncheon, 11:15 a.m. The luncheon, held the third Wednesday of each month, takes place at Southwind Country Club.

Cordova

Mastering the Art of French Cooking Vol. I will be Friday, from 6-9 p.m., at L’Ecole Culinaire, 1245 N. Germantown. Learn the basic techniques of the original celebrity chef, Julia Child. Includes instructio­n, three course meal, and wine. Cost is $95. Call 901-754-7115 or visit lecole.edu/memphis/memphis-public-cookingcla­sses.asp. Also coming up:

Saturday: Brown Bag Upgrade, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn alternativ­es to the classic midday sandwich and chips. Includes instructio­n and three lunches to take home Cost is $55.

Hope Presbyteri­an Church, 8500 Walnut Grove, hosts the Miss Princess Pageant Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. Special needs beauty pageant. Visit missprince­sspageant. eventbrite.com or call 901-338-6047. Those interested in acting in this year’s Spooky

Nights events must attend one informatio­n session at Shelby Farms Park. Sessions are 6 p.m. Aug. 19 and Sept. 9. To sign up, contact Irene Montanez at imontanez@ shelbyfarm­spark.org or 901-222-7266. Spooky Nights is a spook-tacular event that supports Shelby Farms Park Convservan­cy and takes place every Friday and Saturday in October. ChucklesCo­medyClub, 1770 Dexter Springs Loop, will

host LOL Memphis Sketch & Improv Comedy Show the second and fourth Monday of every month, from 7-9 p.m. Featuring improv games and sketch parodies. Cast members perform small sets throughout the show to introduce what’s coming next. Tickets are $10. E-mail lolmemphis­10@gmail.com, visit chucklesco­medyhouse.com or call 901-654-8594. Also coming up:

Thursday: Comedian A.C. live taping, “I Really Think Like This” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10.

This weekend: Comedian MichaelBla­ckson for five shows. Times are 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $27.50.

The Memphis Flea Market returns to Agricenter Internatio­nal, 7777 Walnut Grove, Aug. 15-16. Featuring indoor booths overflowin­g with options in home décor, jewelry vendors, collectibl­es and more. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children 12 and under. Call 901-276-3532 or visit memphisfle­amarket.com. Also coming up:

Today: Aldi Job Fair, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the C Wing of Agricenter Internatio­nal. This weekend: Mid-SouthHunti­ng&FishingExt­ravaganza. Kids come fish the live Trout Pond, Big Buck Contest, Duck Calling Contest and the Taxidermy Contest. Seminars and even more vendors. Times are 2-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. For additional info, call 901-867-7007 or visit memphishun­tshow.com.

Germantown

The Farm Park Farmers’ Market is every Thursday, from 4-7:30 p.m. at Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive. Features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. Enjoy live music, art by local artists, delicious and healthy foods from our food truck vendors, children’s activities, and cooking demonstrat­ions in a beautiful and relaxing farm setting.

All Children’s Theatre presents “Inherit the Wind” at Germantown Community Theatre, 3037 Forest Hill Irene. Based on the Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925, this play follows Ben Cates as he is put on a trial for teaching Darwin’s theory of evolution to his high school science class. Tickets are $10, $7 for children 18 and under. Times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Visit gctcomepla­y.org or call 901-937-3023.

Lakeland

The Delta Blues Winery, 6585 Stewart Road, continues its Re-Wine Concert Series Fridays, from 7-10 p.m., through October. Families are invited to bring lounge chairs and/or a blanket and enjoy the entertainm­ent. No dogs allowed. A picnic is welcome but no outside alcohol allowed. Free entry. Wine, cold drinks, water, cheese and crackers available for purchase. For more informatio­n, visit on.f b.me/1KPJmJy or call 901-829-4685. Coming up:

Friday: More Parrothead music with Rick Williams, 7-10 p.m.

Aug. 14: Terry Wall & The Wallbanger­s, 7-10 p.m.

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