COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Looking for a spring fair or perhaps a musical event? Check out what’s happening around town in our event listings.
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. On Tuesdays at noon, there will be music and dancing.
Sample the culinary offerings of area restaurants and businesses at the annual Taste of Arlington from 5-7 p.m. April 12 at the Arlington High School Rotunda. Tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-12. Visit ArlingtonTNChamber.com or call 901-867- 0545.
The Arlington Chapter of the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities will conduct a silent auction at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s “A Taste of Arlington” on April 12, 5-7 p.m. at Arlington High School. To donate items for the silent auction, call Diane Pfohl at 901-833- 6055.
The town of Arlington Senior Citizens Center will welcome Jane Garrett and Dana Totty, nutritionist, of St. Francis Hospital, to speak on the importance of good nutrition Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.
Bartlett
Pop Up Shop presents an opportunity to shop with several small businesses from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Appleheadz Candy Applz and Sweetz, 7140 Stage Road, Suite 112. Giveaways every hour and free bags to the first 50 customers. Call 901-352-1193.
First Citizens National Bank, in cooperation with the Bartlett Police Department, will host Community
Document Shred-it Day, a free on-site document shred Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring documents and other papers to be shredded to First Citizens National Bank, 7580 Highway 70. There is a 100-pound limit per person. Call 901-213-9900.
On April 10-11, more than 200 pickleball players will compete in the second Bartlett Pickleball Tournament benefiting Youth Villages. The tournament, open to all levels and ages, will be held at the Bartlett Recreation Center and Singleton Community Center. Games begin at 6 p.m. April 10 and 9 a.m. April 11. Call Rick Darling at 901- 604-5668.
Lisa Johnson will be the speaker at the Bartlett Historical Society on April 13 at 7 p.m. There will be a Power Point presentation on Chalk the Walk, with drawings by local artists from 2013 and 2014 events. The featured artist is Jennifer Hughes. Bartlett Historical Society is located at 2969 Court Street.
Friends of the Bartlett Library will hold its annual
book sale in the BSMC banquet hall adjacent to the library. The Friends members preview sale will be April 15 from 4:30-7 p.m. Regular sale is noon to 7 p.m. Thursday, noon to 6 p.m. Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday. Book prices range from 25 cents to $2.
Bartlett United Methodist Church hosts its Marguerite Francis Music @ Noon concert series Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A light lunch is available for purchase following each performance. Visit bartlettumc.org.
“The Wonder Bread Years” starring Pat Hazell will be at Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, 3663 Appling Road, at 8 p.m. April 10. This salute to the baby boomer generation is a fast-paced, hilarious production that gracefully walks the line between stand-up and theater, leaving audiences laughing and savoring the past like never before. Tickets are $25. Call 901-385-6440 or visit bpacc.org.
On April 11, approximately 500 ham radio operators from Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana will meet at the Bartlett Station Municipal Center Banquet Hall at 5868 Stage Road for Free Fest. This meeting, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is held each year to discuss and refine emergency preparedness procedures and other communications issues. Side Car Cafe, 2194 Whitten, will host the 18th an
nual Wild Pigs Poker Run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 12. Ride starts at Side Car Cafe and commences with a barbecue, live music and door prizes benefiting the families of fallen and injured law enforcement officers. Cost is $25 per rider, $10 per passenger. Email wildpigsmemphistennessee@yahoo.com, visit wildpigsmemphis.net or call 782- 636-8515. Singleton Community Center will host the Special
Kids Spring Dance from 7-9 p.m. April 17. The dance is organized by the Mayor’s Youth Council. The free dance will feature a professional DJ, free food, water, contests and more. For ages 12 and up. Call 901-385-5593.
The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce and the Northeast Shelby County Rotary Club present
Bartlett a la Carte on April 19, from 5-7 p.m., at Colonial Country Club, 2736 Countrywood Parkway. The event will include food, drinks, socializing and a silent auction benefiting Youth Villages. Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. Contact Lisa Johnson 901-372-9457 or visit bartlettchamber.org.
The Bartlett World War II Club meets at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of every month at Singleton Community Center, 7266 Third Road. Visitors are welcome. Call Henry Boyd Sr. at 901-388-3514.
Collierville
Get ready for fun at the Easter Eggstravaganza at the YMCA at Schilling Farms on Saturday. Children collect floating plastic eggs in the indoor pool. The ages and times are: ages 3-5 at 1:30 p.m. with a parent/guardian in the water with the child; ages 6-7 at 1:45 p.m.; ages 8-9 at 2 p.m.; and ages 10-14 at 2:15 p.m. Bring a basket and flotation device. Reserve your spot by today. Walk-ins are not allowed. Cost is $3 for YMCA members and $5 for nonmembers.
Cordova
The Cordova Branch Library, 8457 Trinity, will host National Poetry Month Open Mic & Poetry Slam on Saturday, from 2-4 p.m. Featuring poetry reading, adult and teen poetry competition and door prizes. E-mail SpartanCityWriters@yahoo.com, visit livingbreathingpoetry.com or call 901-415-2764.
Join Best Buddies Tennessee’s Friendship Walk on April 11 at Hope Church, 8500 Walnut Grove. There is no fee to register, but each participant is encouraged to fundraise a minimum of $50 to receive an event day T-shirt. Register at best buddies tennessee. org/memphis walk. Registration the day of the walk is at 11 a.m., with the walk at noon and post-walk celebration from 1-2 p.m. The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Get your bike on every Saturday with Shelby Farms
BMX. Trophies awarded to the top three riders. Entry is $10. Register from 3:30-4:30 p.m. on the south side of the park at 6435 Walnut Grove. Race begins at 4:30 p.m. Visit shelbyfarmsbmx.com. Shelby Farms Park, 500 N. Pine Lake Drive, hosts
Board Game Meetup from 2-4 p.m. the second Thursday of every month. This social event can be for both board game champs as well as anyone interested in learning a new hobby. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org.
Special Event! Starring comedian Ralphie May will be at Chuckles Comedy Club, 1770 Dexter Springs Loop, for six shows April 9-12. Tickets are $25. Shows start at 8 p.m. Thursday and Sunday and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Join the fun at Shelby Farms Park, 500 N. Pine Lake Drive, for Eco EGG stravaganza from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Featuring egg hunting, treetop adventure course, kids fishing rodeo, nature hikes, live music, food trucks and more. Visit shelbyfarmspark.org or call 901-767-PARK.
Lakeland
The Lakeland Women’s Tennis Group plays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m., at Windward Slopes Park, 9822 Beverle Rivera Drive. Contact Peggy Young at peggyyoung7@comcast.net or 901-606-8269. The Los Locos Duathlon will be 8 a.m. April 12 at Lakeland Factory Outlet Mall, 3536 Canada Road. A 2-mile run followed by a 15-mile bike ride. Visit loslocos.racesonline.com.
Memphis
The Memphis Pink Palace Museum, 3050 Central, presents Animal Grossology through April 19. Interactive exhibition takes science information and incorporates it into interactive entertainment featuring some of the stinkiest, slimiest and downright yuckiest creatures. Free for members, $12.75 nonmembers. Visit memphismuseums.org.