Calendar of Events - July 10, 2008
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A BAZAAR BENEFIT: Virginia Clarke, Susan Howard, Emily Howard and Athena Knight show items donated to the Ecumenical Bazaar event to be held on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Millington Civic Center. The Ecumenical Bazaar, which consists of eight area churches, will include a sweepstakes for the donated items with all proceeds benefiting the churches. (Photo by Christina Morgan/The Millington Star) |
* The City Beautiful Commission will start hosting information seminars pertaining to gardens on a personal and community level. The first seminar is Tuesday July 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Millington Civic Center, the topic will be Lawn Equipment Maintenance. There is no charge for the seminars. For more information, call Jeremy Rochell at 873-2735 or email at citybeautiful@bigriver.net.
* Crossroads Hospice will offer a Grief Recovery Program, that helps people move beyond the pain of any loss and achieve healing. This comprehensive program starts on July 8 at Crossroads Hospice (1669 Shelby Oaks Drive, Suite No. 106, Memphis). The program is offered twice, once from 1 -- 2:30 p.m. and again from 6 -- 7:30 p.m. Sessions are every Tuesday for 12 weeks. There is a nominal fee for materials. For more information, call Jean Harrison at 382-9292 or email at jean.harrison@crossroadshospice.com.* The National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet at Old Timer's Restaurant at noon, July 17, for its monthly meeting and dinner. Guests are invited. For more information, call Lynn Chapman at 872-1042.
*Month of August
* The Bolton Wildcat 11s Competitive Baseball team has a new coach with 30 years of experience. Coach Harrison is looking for a few good players for the fall 2008 season. Tryouts will be held 5 p.m. Aug. 9-10 at Bolton Park. For more information, call Coach Harrison at 383-2648 or Jeff Campbell 619-8331.
*July 10
* The Department of Human Services Roving Case Managers will interview local citizens for eligibility for food stamps from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Baker Community Center. For more information call 543-6467.
*July 11, 16
* The Millington Public Library will host Story Time at 10:30 a.m. Friday and Wednesday. The events will include stories and crafts for ages 1-5. For more information, call Wendy at the library at 872-1585.
*July 11
* The Gospel Music Showcase will take place 7:30 p.m. in the Strand Music Hall at 7979 Wilkinsville Road. For more information, call the Strand at 872-1420.
* Millington TOPS Chapter 366 will have its weekly meeting in the Millington Civic Center. TOPS is a weight-loss support group that emphasizes sensible eating and exercise programs. Private weigh-ins are from 9 to 9:45 a.m., and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. For more information, call Peggy Poortvliet at 872-2628.
*July 14
* The Disabled Veterans of America Chapter 116 and The Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Unit 116 will have a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. and its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. in Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7175 at 4681 Cuba Millington Road. New members are welcome. For more information, call Millard or Dorothy Robinson at 837-8530.
*July 15
* Playhouse 51, a community theater group in Millington, will have its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Millington Civic Center, room 106. For more information, call 872-7170.
* The Millington Airport Authority Board meets at 3:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month in the conference center of the Millington Regional Jetport. For more information, call the jetport at 872-7495.
* American Legion Post 67 will meet at 7 p.m. in the Legion Post/Scout Hut in Atoka City Park, just south of the Atoka-Munford Road and Main Street intersection. For more information, call Al at 837-8039 or e-mail legionpost_67@att.net.
*July 17
* American Legion Post 252 in Millington will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Millington Civic Center. For more information, call Bob Bussell at 872-1230.
* The Millington Kiwanis Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. in Ryan's Steakhouse. For more information, call Bruce Rasmussen at 647-1954.
* The Millington Library Boosters will have their monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the library meeting room. For more information call Bitha Luze at 872-3635.
* The National Association of Retired Federal Employees will meet at Old Timer's Restaurant at noon, for its monthly meeting and dinner. Paul Mattila, Shelby County Trustee, will be the guest speaker. The main subject of his speech will be the Tax Freeze Program and Tax Relief. Guests are invited. For more information, call Lynn Chapman at 872-1042.
*July 18
* The American Indian Association will have its regular monthly meeting in Baker Community Center. The potluck social will begin at 6:30 p.m., with activities and the meeting to follow. For more information, call Sandra Bland at 685-0883.
* The Pastor Aide Committee of Harris Chapel Church Of God In Christ, located at 6941 Sledge Road in Millington, TN will have a Fellowship Program. Come and support the anchor of the church as they try to uplift the man of GOD. Elder Jimmie Harris is the pastor of the church. For more information, call 872-4698.
