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. Also coming up:
Sept. 9: Daytime Bingo and Lunch, 11:30 a.m. RSVP Required.
The 2015 Arlington 5K will be 8 a.m. Sept. 12 starting at Arlington Elementary School, 11825 Douglas St. Registration starts at 6:30 a.m. the day of the race. Cost is $35 per person; $95, group of three; $150, group of five. All proceeds benefit the Arlington Educational Foundation. Visit arlingtonchamber.com or racesonline.com/events/arlington-5k-run. The Historic Depot Square hosts Music on the
Square, a free concert series, through October. Shows at from 7-10 p.m. Visit goo.gl/1sffce for information. Sept. 19: Jam Cracker
Bartlett
Judith Johnson will be the speaker at the Bartlett
Historical Society meeting on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. Ms. Johnson is a preservation consultant and architectural historian who helps people learn about the history of their homes and how to preserve them. The Bartlett Historical Society is located in the Bartlett Museum/Gotten House, 2969 Court St. Admission is free with donations accepted. The Bartlett Library, 5884 Stage, invites kids to
READ with Tootsie Sept. 26, 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. Also coming up:
Sept. 14: Hear a Memphis Ghost Story for Halloween with the Friends of the Bartlett Library, 6:30 p.m. The quarterly program meeting will feature Laura Cunningham as she introduces ghostly legends from Beale Street to Bartlett in her book, “Haunted Memphis.” Explore Bluff City history with “Lost Memphis,” her second book, providing a journey back to lost landmarks of bygone ways of life. Refreshments at 6 p.m. E-mail blibaryfriends@aol.com.
The Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce, 2969 Elmore Park Road, is Northeast Shelby County’s largest business membership organization. It is comprised of more than 600 members who represent a diverse array of industries and professions. For more information, visit bacc.org or call 901-372-9457. The BACC has several events coming up:
Wednesday: Staying Ahead of the Curve at Holiday Inn and Suites, 2751 New Brunswick Road, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The speaker will be Tim Carroll, president and owner of Sterling Ledger Reliable Payroll and Personal Services. Topic: Proposed Department of Labor Rule May Make Millions More Eligible for Overtime Pay. Free for BACC members, $25 nonmembers.
Sept. 8: BACC Monthly Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Bridge@ Bartlett Ballroom, 6001 Bartlett Center Drive. The speaker will be Senator Mark Norris. Topic: State of the State. Cost is $20 per person, RSVP required. E-mail jdupree@bartlettchamber.org or call 901-3729457.
Collierville
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 Ave. The market provides a reliable source of fresh, locally-grown fruits and veggies and related agricultural produce. Visit colliervillefarmersmarket.org.” The YMCA at Schilling Farms will host a Doggie
Pool Pawty benefiting the Collierville Animal Shelter Sept. 12, from 2-4 p.m. Call Tish Lewis, 901-850-9622 for more information.
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. Sept. 11: “Wreck-It Ralph” New Neighbors is a nonprofit organization of neighbors meeting neighbors through social activities and community service. For more information about becoming a member of New Neighbors, contact Julia Williams at 901-626-3649 or Carolyn Steiner at CarolynSteiner51@yahoo.com. The group holds a luncheon the third Wednesday of each month. Also coming up:
Sept. 10: Welcome Coffee, 9:30 a.m. The coffee, held the second Thursday of each month, will be at the home of Heather Balletto in Germantown.
Cordova
The Memphis/Mid-South Area Pulmonary Hypertension support group meeting is Thursday at Logan’s Roadhouse, 2710 N. Germantown Parkway. Meet ‘N Greet time at 6 p.m. with the program beginning at 7 p.m. The speaker will be Matthew Buyer, JD, CTFA. He will speak about estate planning, advanced directives and wills.
Learn how to perform with confidence and find your “voice” with the Spartan City Poetry Club. Fun performance and creative writing exercise Saturday, from 2-4 p.m., at the Cordova Branch Library, 8457 Trinity Road, Large Meeting Room A. Participate in “Vibe Time” and share your poetry. Free to attend. Visit livingbreathingpoetry.com/spartan-city-poetry-club or call 901-415-2764.
The Tennessee Lyme Disease support group’s monthly meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday at Faith Baptist Church, 3755 N. Germantown Road Room 140. Call 901-275-5650 for info or visit facebook.com/TennesseeLymeNetwork. Those interested in acting in this year’s Spooky
Nights events must attend one information session at Shelby Farms Park. Next session is 6 p.m. 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 Conservancy and takes place every Friday and Saturday in October.
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.
Shelby County Republican Women’s Club will host its “Out With the Old, In With the New” fashion show
and luncheon Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. at Germantown Country Club. SCRWC will also be collecting new or gently used women’s career wear for donation to “Dress for Success.” For reservations, or more information, call 901-755-3283.
Germantown Performing Arts Center, 1801 Exeter, presents Belinda Carlisle, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. Known worldwide as the lead vocalist of the Go-Go’sone of the most successful all female bands of all time-Belinda Carlisle transitioned from front person to pop star. She is one of the ‘80s ultimate performers whose top selling singles are definitive examples of the decade. Tickets are $29.50-49.50. Visit gpacweb. com or call 901-751-7500. Also coming up:
Sept. 11: Jazz in the Box presents Joe Alterman ,7 p.m. A pianist and composer, Joe Alterman has performed at venues around the world including the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan, Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., and Preservation Hall in New Orleans. Tickets are $25.
Historian Jimmy Ogle to Speak at September edition of Brown Bag Lunch with “Downtown 1980s Reawakening.” Program starts at 11 a.m. Friday at Germantown United Methodist Church, 2331 S. Germantown. Lunch at noon. Free to attend. Activities open to anyone age 55 and up. Remember to bring a sack lunch. Call Luci Cromer, 901-755-0803, or Beverly Rhoads, 901-754-7216, ext. 107.
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, deltablueswinery.com or call 901-829-4685.