WHAT’S HAPPENING
Whether you’re looking for a date-night idea or entertainment for the kids, check out our local 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. 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 Musiconthe Square, 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 MovieNight 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 miss princess pageant. 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. Chuckles Comedy Club, 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 Michael Blackson 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-South Hunting & Fishing Extravaganza. 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.fb.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.