Bartlett fest to return Sept. 25-26
The 2015 Bartlett Festival and Car Show is scheduled for 6-9:30 p.m. Sept. 25 and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 26 at W.J. Freeman Park (2620 Bartlett Blvd., Bartlett).
Friday evening will begin with live musical entertainment from some of the area’s best musicians, hot air balloons, a mid-way carnival, concessions and more.
Then come back for Saturday’s events that will include an amateur barbecue and chili cooking contest, live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, a classic car show, a children;s area, business vendors, and concessions.
Companies and organizations that would like to join this event may call (901) 385-5589 or email Debbie Gelineau at dgelineau@cityofbartlett.org.
Collierville PD car & bike show slated Sept. 19
The Collierville Police Department has announced the 16th Annual Collierville Classic Car & Bike Show on Sept. 19.
Again this year, the show will be hosted by Central Church, 2005 Winchester Road. Show proceeds benefit the Collierville Education Foundation.
The event is sponsored by Landers Ford Collierville and Bumpus Harley Davidson.
Show participants could win $7,500 (based on 400 entries) via $100 to $500 cash drawings. Final prize amount will be determined by number of entries.
Spectator admission is free, and hundreds of cars, truck, tractors, military vehicles, fire trucks and bikes are anticipated to be on display.
For additional information, contact Charlie Shaw at (901) 854-8735 or visit colliervillepolice.org.
Shelby Office of Sustainability announces upcoming events
The Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability is providing information on the following community offerings:
- TVA’s eScore Self Audit – Participants who complete the Self Audit between now and Sept. 30 will receive a $10 Home Depot gift card in their energy conservation kits.
Use this free online tool to help you decide how to save money with your home energy and receive a free energy conservation kit with light bulbs, faucet aerators, furnace filter whistle and other goodies. See details online at http://bit.ly/1LQrQH4. - Bioworks Job Training Informational Sessions – Free job training and placement assistance for eligible Memphis residents interested in Environmental jobs is offered every Tuesday at 10 a.m. See details at http://bit.ly/1HlamTC.
- Gardening 101 – Memphis Botanic Garden will teach you all need to know for successful gardening in this series of session, offered 6:30-9 p.m. Sept. 10-Oct. 1. The fee is $100. See details at http://bit.ly/1MRSGRp.
- Advanced Tree Identification Course – In this two-session course from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 10-11, you will learn from urban foresters about tree identification. See details online at http://bit.ly/1EUcnjv.
- Composting Demonstration – Join Urban Farms at 6:30 on Sept. 10 at the Tower Courtyard at Overton Square to learn how to compost. See details at http://bit.ly/1Jyhtao.
- Nature Walk with the State Naturalist – Randy Hedgepath will lead you through an incredible walk through the Botanic Garden from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Sept. 12. See details online at http://bit.ly/1EUcwU2.
- Guided tours of the Agricenter Solar Farm – Tours for 25 people will be availalbe to the public at 10 a.m. on Sept. 15. RSVP online at http://bit.ly/1dmvnPH.
