WHAT’S HAPPENING
Whether you’re looking for a date-night idea or entertainment for the kids, check out our local event listings.
Arlington
Come hear some Music on the Square the third Saturday of every month, from 7-10 p.m., on Depot Square. The Town of Arlington’s annual series continues to offer live music and fun through October.
The Arlington Garden Club meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Arlington Senior Center, 6265 Chester. Featuring speakers on a variety of gardenrelated topics, including flowering perennials, shrubbery and tree planting. The club also hosts workshops on door decorations, wreath making, rose propagation and more. Call Mary Elizabeth McDonald at 901-487-4098.
Bartlett
Davies Manor Plantation, 3570 Davieshire Drive, will host a challenge quilt workshop Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. Participants can bring quilts to work on and get advice. Tables and ironing boards available. Quilters who use sewing machines must bring their own. Check for updates at daviesmanorplantation.org, email daviesmanorassoc@bellsouth.net or call 901-386-0715. Also coming up:
Quilting Class: Aug. 14, 1-4 p.m. “Free Pieced Bird Quilt” class taught by Julie Sefton will be held in the Hillwood, 3570 Davieshire Drive. Cost is $20 per person. Call to sign up.
Tomato Celebration: Aug. 20, noon to 4 p.m. Garden-to-table party celebrating tomato season. Visitors can sample 10 varieties of tomatoes grown on the grounds along with tomato dishes, drinks and accompaniments. Cost is $5 and includes a tour.
The Women Can – Women Do event will be Aug. 18 at The Esplanade, 901 Cordova Station. Featuring guest speakers Carolyn Hardy and Dr. Rye Estepp, entertainment by Grace Askew, former contestant on “The Voice,” and guest master of ceremonies Amy Speropoulos of Local 24. Shopping from 10-11:30 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; lunch program from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit bartlettchamber.org.
The Bartlett Station Farmers Market is every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Freeman Park, 2629 Bartlett Blvd., through Oct. 8. Stop by for a variety of vegetables, fruits, meats and other products from local farmers. For more information, contact market manager, Rhonda Curry, at 901-289-6509.
Collierville
Carriage Crossing, 4674 Merchants Park Circle, presents Movie Night every other Friday, through September. Movies begin at dusk in the Central Park
roundabout. Arrive early at 7 p.m. for giveaways, prizes and family fun. Free admission. Visit facebook. com/shopcarriagecrossing or shopcarriagecrossing. com. Friday: “Max”
The Morton Museum of Collierville History, 196 Main, hosts Lunch and Learn Thursday, from 11 a.m. to noon. Mid-South Master Gardener Mary Wilder, Blair Parker of Blair Parker Design and Jason Morris with Shelby County Stormwater will lecture on the purpose and installation of home rain gardens. Bring a sack lunch; beverages and dessert provided. Free to attend. RSVPs appreciated. Email museum@ ci.collierville.tn.us, visit colliervillemuseum.org or call 901-457-2650.
Also coming up:
The Moving Appeal: Aug. 11, 11 a.m. to noon. Hear the story of The Commercial Appeal and the Memphis occupation during the Civil War from Shelby County Historian Jimmy Ogle.
The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library, 501 Poplar View Pkwy., hosts Free Yoga Classes every Wednesday, from 6-7 p.m. Learn how to eliminate stress, increase strength and flexibility and improve mind-body connection. Visit colliervillelibrary.org or call 901-457-2600.
Also coming up:
Harry Potter Party: Wednesday, 2-3 p.m. Make a wand, take a charms class, experiment in potions class and get dirty in herbology class. Costumes strongly encouraged. For ages 9 and up.
Coloring for Adults: Aug. 13, 2-5 p.m. Relax as you color and listen to calming music. Variety of coloring sheets and colors provided, but feel free to bring your own. Registration required.
Introduction to Computers: Aug. 17, Aug. 24 and Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to noon. Designed for beginners with little or no experience. Covers basics of Windows 7, Internet and email. Keyboarding skills helpful. Sign-up begins Aug. 3. Register online or call 901-457-2601.
Cordova
Tom’s Classic Car Cruise continues Tuesdays, from 6-9 p.m., at Countrywood Shopping Center, 2257-2393 N. Germantown Parkway, through Sept. 27. Open to all vehicles, all years. Free admission, oldies music and door prizes. Visit facebook.com/tomsclassiccarcruise or contact Tom Mathewson at 901-652-8050.
Neshoba Unitarian Universalist Church, 7350 Raleigh-LaGrange Road, hosts Homelessness Presentation Wednesday at 6:30, featuring Rev. Lisa Anderson, Room at the Inn Leader, and Father Nathan Monk, homeless rights advocate, homeless experience as a child, and author, followed by facilitated discussion. Visit neshobauu.org.
The Memphis Flea Market returns to Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove, Aug. 20-21. 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:
Farmer’s Market: The Farmer’s Market at Agricenter International is a non-profit marketplace featuring local farmers and artisans. Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Visit agricenter.org/farmers-market.
Shelby Farms Park, 500 N. Pine Lake, hosts Intro to Hooping every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Combines fitness, fun and dance using handmade hoops designed for adults of all sizes. Cost is $10. shelbyfarmspark.org Also coming up:
The Kitchen Grand Opening: Aug. 13, 6-11 p.m. Sponsors and guests celebrate with format table cuisine, cocktails, live music and auction. Cost is $125. Email lisa@tkc.org, visit tkc.org or call 901-552-3459.
Mobile Farmers Market: Second Saturday of every month, 9 a.m. to noon. Greenline Gardens Farmto-Fork Fellows will sell fresh produce and herbs throughout the park.
Tai Chi: Wednesdays, 3 p.m. Classes held near Woodland Discovery Playground. Cost is $8.
Germantown
Houston High School, 9755 Wolf River, hosts performances of “Music Man, Jr.” starting Friday. Master showman Harold Hill is in town and he’s got “76 trombones” in tow. Can upright, uptight Marian, the town librarian, resist his powerful allure? Shows are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 7. Visit gctcomeplay.org.
See “Mamma Mia!” with XYZ Sept. 3. at Playhouse on the Square. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship. Tickets are $25 per person and include transportation and reserved seat. For reservations, call Nancy Arnold, 901-754-6326; Gretchen Blair, 901-755-0797; or Luci Cromer, 901-755-0803. Deadline is Aug. 3.
The 16th annual Taste of the Town will be Aug. 27, from 6:30-10 p.m., at The Great Hall & Conference Center, 1900 S. Germantown Road. Culinary and social experience that’s guaranteed to satisfy any palate. Sample mouth-watering cuisine, desserts, wine and beer from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Enjoy live jazz music and silent auction that benefits Memphis Oral School for the Deaf. Tickets are $75 in advance and $80 at the door. Ages 21 and up. Visit germantownchamber.com.
The Germantown Farmer’s Market is every Thursday, from 4-7 p.m., at Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 7901 Poplar Pike, through Aug. 4. Features live chef demos, artist demos, music, food trucks, kids area, door prizes and farmers/vendors. Email jroberts@germantown-tn.gov, visit thefarmpark.org or call 901-757-7375.
Lakeland
Lakeland Parks and Recreation presents a free
concert series at “The LAMP” Amphitheater in I.H. Park, 4523 Canada Road, starting Saturday with a performance by Swingin’ Leroy. Also featuring inflatables, games, food trucks and sno cones. Bring a chair, blanket or cooler and enjoy the music. Shows are 7-10 p.m.
Lakeland Senior Center in I.H. Managerial Park, 4523 Canada Road, hosts A Time For Coloring on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, from 12:30-2 p.m. Design genres include floral, geometric, nature, teacups and movie characters and more. Call 901-746-8195 to register.
Email information about upcoming community events to theweeklys.ca@gmail.com.