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005_TableOfContents_Go_Summer_2019.indd 5 4/10/19 3:29 PM Dear neighbors,

There is no excuse for boredom in our community. Your City produces a wide variety of exciting events that the whole family is sure to enjoy, and the countdown to another lively summer is already underway.

Start the summer off by visiting one of Germantown’s hidden gems - the Bobby Lanier Farm Park. You can experience the Farm Park in full bloom during our first May Day celebration and help welcome the warm months to come. In June, dust off your lawn chairs and picnic blankets and join your nationally accredited Parks and Recreation department every Tuesday at Municipal Park for Groovin’, Grillin’ and Reelin’. In July, celebrate Independence Day with our spectacular Firework Extravaganza, a festival that culminates with a truly outstanding fireworks display. End the summer on a high note, peddling away at the family-friendly Night Rider or competing in the ultimate pint-sized competition, the Small Fry Triathlon.

Looking to take a staycation this summer? What better adventure than getting outside and exploring any of our city’s 29 community parks. As you’ll learn in the pages to come, your City takes pride in its parks and recreation system. You’ll read about one Germantown family’s connection to the parks and recreation summer camp, how City park rangers are revitalizing environmental education for the modern age and how the Parks and Recreation department is bringing back the old-school summer camp feel with Camp Gtown.

In 2018, your elected officials approved a Comprehensive Parks and Recreation Master Plan that outlines a systematic approach to making improvements within our parks and filling recreational gaps for a better future. The plan was an eight-month effort with broad based community input and public engagement being at the forefront of the process.

Comments, suggestions or questions about City services? We’re ready to answer the call! Reach our friendly Customer Service Specialists at 757-7200 or at [email protected]. Our communications staff works hard to put together this publication and would love to hear your feedback at 757-7202 or [email protected].

As always, you are welcome to contact me directly at [email protected] or at 757-7201. I look forward to seeing you out and about in the community this summer.

Mike Palazzolo, City of Germantown Mayor

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Kaylee and Katie Faught

Like Mother, Like Daughter

For the Faught family, attending Germantown’s summer camp is a must. By Jane Schneider

any people consider summer camp a special hours playing games like capture the flag, box hockey and kickball. time for making new friends and discovering new skills. What can make it better is when that camp “Camp was never something we dreaded,” says Faught. “We wanted is right in your own backyard. Older Germantown to go every day, even if it was raining,” she says with a laugh. residents have fond childhood memories of Mgoing to summer camps run by the City’s Parks and Recreation Now married to Eric Faught, the couple is raising a family of their department — just ask Katie Faught. own in Germantown. They have two children, Kaylee (age 7) and Grady (age 5). Katie teaches fifth grade at Riverdale School, When Faught was growing up in Germantown during the 1990s (she where her children also attend school. was Katie Cerrito at that time) going to summer camp each year was a must. It was a chance to be outdoors all day long while playing games Camp meant field days and talent shows with other kids, testing their athletic skills and exploring the world. In addition to offering regular activities such as crafts and games, Fraught remembers Germantown’s camp program hosting special Her family lived close enough to Cameron Brown Park, where the field days and even talent shows. Most fun for Katie was competing camp was held, that she and several of her brothers and sisters in events like tetherball and the bicycle derby, where kids rode their could ride their bikes together to camp — which they did on a daily bikes around an obstacle course set up in the parking lot. Special basis. Faught remembers camp time being active, campers spent tournaments like an Olympics day would bring kids together from

“Summer camp is about getting out there, it’s about experiencing new things you might not want to do and broadening your horizons,” says Faught. “Who knows, it might even make you a better person.”

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009-010_LikeMotherLikeDaughter_Go_Summer_2019.indd 9 4/10/19 12:36 PM camps across the City for a day of friendly competition. “My brother, sister and I would always win those competitions,” she notes proudly. “I know we’ve still got some of those awards somewhere in my mom’s house!”

For the camp talent shows, Faught remembers performing a version of Happy Days, with her siblings, playing a different day of the week, and they acted as the Brady Bunch for another show. “I was 7 or 8 at the time, but it was so much fun,” she says with a laugh.

In her teen years, Faught worked as a summer camp counselor at the Houston Levee location. Some of the friendships she formed during that time continue on today.

Camp today When Faught’s own daughter, Kaylee, turned 6 last year, she couldn’t wait to enroll her in Camp GTOWN, so she could begin making special memories of her own. Kaylee attended her first two-week camp session last summer and loved it as much as her mom did. She was most proud of learning 84 N. Main | Collierville, TN 38017 how to make rubber band bracelets and 901.861.7111 enjoyed an array of arts and crafts activities. www.FirstFruitCollection.com A photo of her daughter having fun captured the essence of the program and made it onto the City’s Instagram feed.

What Katie finds exciting is how Germantown’s Parks and Recreation department is transitioning the camp program back to something akin to what she experienced as a kid — low-tech, nature-focused fun.

“That makes my heart even happier when I see how they advertise it as going back to the old days. It sparked my interest. I’m willing to pay $200 for camp. It was worth every penny,” she says enthusiastically. “Kaylee wanted to keep going. She had a great attitude, she

Course 201 made a lot of new friends and loved it.”

Better still, kids are asked to leave electronic devices at home. Being unplugged and enjoying downtime from the ever-present glow of screens will be a STEM-focused camps like: DIVE INTO different experience for some. • Unmanned Aerial Systems “Summer camp is about getting out there, it’s Build and ﬂy a glider SUMMER! about experiencing new things you might not • Future Women Engineers want to do and broadening your horizons,” Solve team-based design challenges Learn from talented faculty and says Faught. “Who knows, it might even coaches. Special rates! make you a better person.” ...and lots more! Visit our website to learn more. Ultimately, she says, “It lets kids be kids. That’s what it’s all about.” • www.cbu.edu/summer

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Bringing Nature Back (Yeah)

Hang out with Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso and you’ll learn what’s in store for the city’s parks. By Jane Schneider

uick, how many parks have you visited in Germantown? If you answered all 29, you win HEY KIDS! WANT TO the metaphorical prize for most active park user. Did you know the City has more than 750 BECOME A acres of parkland? Not to mention, almost every neighborhoodQ in the city is within one half mile of public green JUNIOR RANGER? space. The parks range in size and level of naturalization, from single-acre neighborhood enclaves like Cone Park on Poplar Pike, to the wild and natural Wolf River Nature Area, part of the Junior Ranger Day Germantown Greenway System. Each destination has its own Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to noon unique offerings, but all share an important commonality — Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2730 Cross Country Drive these green spaces give us a chance to enjoy and appreciate Ages: 8 to 13 years nature. Did you know that World Ranger Day is July 31 every year? Get ready for a day of remembrance for the brave people This summer, you can do that in that protect the most treasured places in the world and a new way. Simply sign up for Oaklawn Garden join Park Ranger Keith Paluso to become a Germantown Germantown’s Outdoor Adventure Junior Ranger! Meet at the Bobby Lanier Farm Park for Series. Organized by the City’s a day of activities learning all about plants and animals, Parks and Recreation department natural resource management, first aid and emergency and led by Natural Resources preparedness, then receive a Junior Ranger badge and Manager Keith Paluso, it’s become an official Germantown Junior Ranger. For more designed to expose residents to information, contact Natural Resources Manager Keith the wonders of the natural world. Paluso at [email protected] or 751-7639. (For complete details, see page 13.)

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012-015_BringingNatureBack_Go_Summer_2019.indd 12 4/11/19 9:41 AM SIGN UP FOR ONE OF THESE OUTDOORS ADVENTURES AND GET OUT THERE!

Backpacking Trip at Mousetail Youth Spring Fishing Clinic Morning Bird Walk Landing State Park Saturday June 8, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 Pavilion at Johnson Road Park, Saturday, July 20, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, October 19 2970 Johnson Road Wolf River Nature Area - YEP Pond and 20 Ages: 7 to 12 years Parking Lot, 7014 Wolf River Boulevard Cost: $50 per person (includes Join the Park Rangers to meet in nature Ages: 13 years and up transportation) and learn about fishing. Topics for Want to learn about the birds that spend Ready to take the next step in your discussion include safety, knot tying, the summer here in Germantown? Join backpacking adventures, meet baits, types of equipment and casting. Ranger Keith for a morning birding walk new people and tackle the rugged Fishing for bluegills and bass will take along the Wolf River Greenway. Sturdy backcountry as part of a group? Join place at the ponds. It is recommended shoes, drinking water, binoculars and Germantown Parks and Recreation staff that participants bring a rod and reel, a bug spray are recommended. For more for an adventurous trip along the eight- hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and drinking information, contact Natural Resources mile Eagle Point Loop trail at Mousetail water. Equipment may be provided if the Manager Keith Paluso at KPaluso@ Landing State Park in Perry County, TN. child does not have fishing gear. The Germantown-TN.gov or 751-7639. We’ll gaze across the Tennessee River clinic is hosted by Jack Betchick. For from fossil-encrusted clifftops, meander details or to register, contact the Parks Rangers’ Most Wanted: Invasive through ancient cedar glades and and Recreation office at 757-7375. Species Roundup slip quietly through long-abandoned Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to noon homesteads, where early families Oaklawn Garden Arboretum, carved their history into the land 7831 Poplar Pike itself. This hike will be in very rugged Ages: 13 years and up recommended terrain with no cell phone service. How do invasive plant species affect our This trip is intended for experienced natural areas? What can we do about it? novice to intermediate-level overnight Join the Germantown Park Rangers for a backpackers. Registrants must attend volunteer day learning about these plants a backpacking gear prep meeting and removing some of them from Oaklawn prior to the scheduled trip. Neither Garden Arboretum. Work gloves, loppers, food nor equipment will be provided. sturdy work clothes and shoes, water and Register online at Germantown-TN.gov/ snacks and bug spray recommended. Registration. For more information, contact Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso at National Trails Day Hike [email protected] or 751-7639 Saturday, June 1, 9:30 to 11 a.m. Riverwoods State Natural Area Frog Watch Night Hike Run With a Ranger Wolf River Boulevard at Kimbrough Road Friday, May 31, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Begins August 19 Ages: 5 years and up Friday, June 21, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Continues on Mondays, Wednesdays Join Ranger Keith for an adventurous Friday, July 19, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Fridays at 7 a.m. nature hike to celebrate National Trails Wolf River Nature Area - YEP Pond Wolf River Nature Area, Day. Meet in the Wolf River Nature Area Parking Lot, 7014 Wolf River Boulevard 8040 Wolf River Boulevard parking lot and begin on the Wolf River Ages: 5 years and up Ages: 13 years and up Greenway to access Riverwoods State Do you know all the types of owls that live Want to start running and/or exercising, Natural Area. Learn about the plants and along the Wolf River? Have you learned the but don’t have any running buddies? animals that call Riverwoods home, how calls of the frogs that live in our area? Come Germantown Park Rangers are here to help! we can enjoy observing them and what on a midsummer night hike with Ranger Join us on the Wolf River Greenway to get Oaklawn Garden we can do to ensure their preservation for Keith, and learn all about the special motivated and moving. For beginners, we future generations. This hike will begin on nighttime animals that share the Wolf will be using a program similar to Couch pavement, but will mostly involve walking River Natural Area with us. This hike will to 5K. Already a blazing fast runner? through woodland area on naturalized be on paved greenway trail. Sturdy shoes, Come for some fellowship and meet new trail. Sturdy shoes, drinking water and drinking water, a flashlight or headlamp and people in your community in a beautiful bug spray are recommended. For more bug spray are recommended. For more natural setting. Walkers and strollers are information, contact Natural Resources information, contact Natural Resources welcome. For more information, contact Manager Keith Paluso at KPaluso@ Manager Keith Paluso at KPaluso@ Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso at Germantown-TN.gov or 751-7639. Germantown-TN.gov or 751-7639. [email protected] or 751-7639.

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012-015_BringingNatureBack_Go_Summer_2019.indd 13 4/11/19 9:37 AM The Outdoor Adventure Series gives you an opportunity to hike and paddle while learning The more about West Tennessee’s wildlife and history. In addition to hosting local hikes, GERMANTOWN several outings will venture further afield with overnight backpacking trips to Mousetail Landing and kayak trips down the Ghost River. Historic Church Paluso looks forward to sharing his knowledge, since he worked as a park ranger for the Love yesterday, today and forever. Tennessee State Parks for more than a decade, serving at Mousetail Landing, Davy Crockett State Park and Reelfoot Lake State Park.

Creating a comprehensive plan for the parks Take a ride with Paluso, Germantown’s Natural Resources Manager and you’ll gain a new appreciation for the City’s parkland. He sees past the obvious lushness of greenery to note more specific details: the health of an oak tree whose roots are exposed, invasive plants like multiflora rose and Chinese privet that need ©Jeerey Jacobs pulling, the call of a Carolina wren as it sings from the branch of a dogwood tree.

Now he has set his sights on creating a comprehensive plan for assessing Germantown’s park system while actively boosting the department’s environmental education offerings. His hope is that

Photo Credit: Alex Ginsburg Photo Credit: Allison Fay Photography Photo Credit: Allison Fay Photography residents will come to share his passion and appreciation for the green spaces that add to Germantown’s excellent quality of life. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Germantown Historic Church is the perfect venue to celebrate We took a brief tour of several City parks the love of a lifetime. Built in 1870 and lovingly restored, the one February morning with Paluso and his church features original hard river pine floors, vintage pew seating, colleague, Park Ranger Naturalist Lindsay and picturesque double front doors. Celebrate your union by Dolan. On Paluso's list of pet projects is ringing the historic bell, made by the same London foundry Oaklawn Gardens Arboretum on Poplar tthat cast the Liberty Bell. Pike. This six-acre park is currently a Level I arboretum. The department recently received a grant to purchase more trees and will be planting a number of new species this Seating for up to 130 • Dedicated parking spring as they work toward becoming a Level II arboretum in May. The master plan includes adding flower farming and a greenhouse @germantownhistoricchurch • 901.516.6764 since Oaklawn operated as a commercial flower farm and nursery for nearly 50 years. The parcel was given to the City by owners Harry and Becky Cloyes in 2015.

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Paluso took a break from his ranger duties last year to celebrate the arrival of his first child with wife, Bethany. He also decided to pursue his music and auditioned for The Voice. He traveled to Los Angeles to tape the show, beating out 40,000 other entrants to make it into the top 24 before being voted off the show.

“Performing on The Voice was fun, but it’s Register online at musowls.org/summer more challenging and satisfying doing what I do here with the natural resources division,” says Paluso. MUS_2019_Summer_GoGermantown.indd 1 2/11/19 8:48 AM Tackling a tree inventory Yet another item on Paluso’s list is conducting an urban forestry tree inventory. His plan is to identify every tree in the city’s parks. “We’ll drop a pin using GPS to identify the tree’s location, then note its height, long-term health issues and immediate maintenance issues,” he says.

He and Dolan work closely together, she’s also a student, studying to earn her Master's degree in geology. The department has eight part-time rangers and four to five rangers in the reserve program.

As we drive slowly through the Wolf River Nature Area, Paluso talks about the various issues he sees as he surveys the what surrounds us. There’s invasive Japanese PASSIONATE ABOUT PEOPLE, honeysuckle that needs to be removed, a PARTICULAR ABOUT TEETH. nutria that’s taken up residence in one of the park’s ponds and a huddle of mud nests We prioritize respectful, empathetic care under a bridge, a sign that cliff swallows call for our patients, and equip our team with this place home. “This is our most heavily used the latest techniques and technology to park, we have thousands of visitors per month. ensure you have the best possible experience. It’s my personal career flagship,” he notes. With three locations to serve you, we offer preventative, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for you and your family. It’s Paluso's hope that he and his team will be able to make a real difference here, even if it’s just one tree at a time. • Germantown, East Memphis, & Bartlett • BELLANODENTAL.COM • 901.509.2823

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012-015_BringingNatureBack_Go_Summer_2019.indd 15 4/11/19 9:44 AM Farm Life, Suburban Style Bobby Lanier Farm Park focuses on sustainable living. By Jane Schneider

f you ever feel the need to pet a goat or buy fresh tomatoes, school kids a chance to learn where their food comes from, while you can do that and more at the Bobby Lanier Farm Park. older residents can get their hands dirty growing vegetables in the There aren’t many cities that can claim having a farm as part community garden. In fact, more than 80 gardeners come here each of their parks and recreation offerings but that’s something year to help tend the Farm Park’s community garden. The garden I Germantown has developed over the past eight years. uses no chemicals or pesticides, not even synthetic fertilizers. “The origination of the Farm Park was truly a grassroots effort,” notes Here you’ll find only natural, organic practices, with compost Parks and Recreation Director Pam Beasley. “Citizens, stakeholders providing much of the needed soil replenishment and drip irrigation and partners, along with City officials and staff, contributed to the promoting water conservation. Under the watchful eye of Farm Park creation of the comprehensive master plan for the project.” Operations Manager Jef Terry, gardeners learn useful skills, like how to build a drip irrigation system or how to grow tomato plants from It is a multi-faceted project, too. This 10-acre education and heirloom seeds. demonstration center is focused on sustainable living through agriculture and stewardship. As an education component, it gives “I always bought plants never thinking I could grow tomatoes from

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016-018_FarmLifeSuburbanStyle_Go_Summer_2019.indd 16 4/10/19 12:42 PM seed. It’s so much easier. You don’t need room in a hothouse, you Farm Park Farmers’ Market just wait for the ground to get warm enough,” says Terry. “We’ve Thursdays, June 13 to August 30 (closed July 4), been doing it for four years now and the plants do wonderfully.” 4 to 7:30 p.m. C.O. Franklin Park, 7725 Poplar Pike Last year, planting on just one-sixteenth of an acre of land yielded We've moved. Join a Thursday summertime tradition! more than 13,000 pounds of produce. Members, who work two- Committed to good health and sustainable lifestyles, hour shifts each week in exchange for a portion of the harvest, grow the farmers’ market features fresh locally grown fruits almost every vegetable familiar to the Mid-South. Here you’ll find and vegetables, a wide variety of value-added products tomatoes, cabbage, onions, carrots, kohlrabi (a form of cabbage), and fresh-cut flowers. The family-friendly atmosphere corn, rutabaga and turnips, squash, melons, pumpkins, sweet peas, makes it the place to be on Thursday evenings. Enjoy sunflowers and zinnias. music, local art, delicious and healthy foods from food truck vendors, children’s activities and cooking This year, Terry says, they plan to increase the garden plot by demonstrations in a beautiful and relaxing park setting. another quarter-acre and create four additional gardens. In his mind, Whether you come to shop for your weekly produce, the community gardens are a win/win. pick up your CSA or spend an evening of quality time with family and friends at the park, the Farm Park “You’re outside for starters,” he notes. “I’ve got people in their 80s Farmers’ Market has something for you. For more who garden but no one works too hard. I think getting into soil is information contact Joni Roberts at (901) 498-8684 or a natural antidepressant and the sharing of ideas provides a great [email protected]. exchange for gardeners.”

Last fall, Terry took the next step in the farm’s evolution by purchasing goats. The farm also maintains a flock of 38 chickens, a mix of black Australorps, Rhode Island Reds and Plymouth Rocks. All three breeds Another piece of the farm’s focus is managing the Farmers’ Market. are known for being good layers and are easy to handle. This year, you’ll find vendors in a new, more convenient location at

“The origination of the Farm Park was truly a grassroots effort,” notes Park and Recreation Director Pam Beasley.

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016-018_FarmLifeSuburbanStyle_Go_Summer_2019.indd 17 4/10/19 12:43 PM C.O. Franklin Park. The booth fees paid by the farmers help fund the Farm Park.

In addition to providing you the opportunity to buy goods from Pick Tennessee vendors, the farm partners with community theatre groups and schools to provide entertainment. Program and Outreach Coordinator Joni Roberts says they’ll also be offering a summer cooking series featuring people like local grill master Greg Clawson.

Germantown “We all love food and we like to prepare new SALES GALLERY NOW OPEN! things. People enjoy the cultural exchange where they learn about healthy foods from different cultures,” says Roberts.

What does the future hold for Farm Park? According to Beasley, long-range plans include the construction of a hoop house to extend the growing season and expanding farm-based education programs. Partnerships have been key to the farm’s success, too. The Germantown Charity Horse Show renovated the stable building in 2013 (valued at over $250,000) and Germantown Methodist Hospital sponsors the youth educational programs. Leadership Germantown has also helped, producing a highly successful fundraiser to help with New Senior Living Community! the renovation the Welcome Cottage. The Farm Park’s advocacy non-profit board, Bobby Lanier Farm Park, Inc., continues to implement a capital campaign to complete building renovations and assist with new Save thousands by joining our construction identified in the comprehensive exclusive Charter Club! Call today! master plan. To learn more about Farm Park and how you can get involved, visit TheFarmPark. org or contact Joni Roberts at JRoberts@ HarborChase of Germantown Germantown-TN.gov or Jef Terry at JTerry@ 6300 Briarcrest Ave. | Memphis, TN 38120 Germantown-TN .gov. •

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May Day at the Farm www.HarborChase.com Saturday, May 4, 2 to 6 p.m. Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive Celebrate a time of first fruits, flowers and festivities to welcome new life and the warm months to come. The event includes blessing of the crops, flower garland weaving, maypole and archery activities, face painting, floral workshops, a bonfire and more. For more information, contact Joni Roberts at 498-8684 or www.LaniganAlliedVanLines.com [email protected]. 901.744.7070 or 800.237.5411 18 go! GERMANTOWN

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By Jane Schneider

ummer always holds the promise extended throughout the summer. But with of adventure. This year, you don’t parents being able to drop kids in when they have to look any further than your chose from week to week, own backyard to give your kids a summer to remember. Camp “It felt more like a daycare center than a GTOWNS starts in June and there’s a whole slate summer camp,” says Germantown’s Parks and of outdoor activities that promise to keep your Recreation Inclusion Specialist Michelle Forbert, kids engaged, making new friends and having Camp GTOWN’s director. lots of fun summer adventures. “We wanted to bring back a real, summer Mark your calendar camp feel,” she says. “We wanted to go old There will be four, two-week camp sessions this year, with each school with typical camp stuff — kids playing games, doing arts session limited to approximately 25 participants. Campers must be and crafts, drawing four-squares with chalk, even fire-building.” 6 to 12 years of age to participate in Camp GTOWN. Camp will take place at Riverdale Park and staff will include three to four counselors, Outdoor play in addition to Parks and Recreation staff. What’s best is that campers play outdoors for most of the day and are entirely unplugged. Kids are discouraged from bringing electronics to The structure is different than what the department offered several camp (those would include iPads and hand-held games) and will be years ago. At that time, Houston Levee Park served as the drop-off asked to keep cell phones in their backpacks. While it might sound location, and the camp, which was organized by weekly themes, old school, being unplugged gives children the opportunity to draw on

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and develop other strengths. that many toys kids play with today are so complex and structured that they do little to encourage kids to use their imaginations. “Instead, we’ll Forbert says they plan to have a nature day each week, tapping the be giving kids a ball and letting them make up their own games and skills of Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso. In addition to talking rules,” she says. “We’ll also have simple games that kids don’t normally about environmental conservation, Paluso will also teach campers how play, such as Uno, capture the flag, gaga ball (a gentler version of to tie knots, build a campfire and identify the animals, birds and reptiles dodgeball and a huge camp favorite) and board games.” that call our City parks home. Camps will run in two-week sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily “The naturalists will be a great asset for our camps,” says Forbert, starting on June 3. Parents are asked to send campers with a sack “They will help to set us apart from other camps in our area.” lunch each day. Camp GTOWN will provide snacks and water, as well as lunch on Fridays. Special Events and Marketing Coordinator Will Kassner will lead the team-building activities, using outdoor surroundings as a jumping-off In addition to activities on-site, kids will enjoy field trips to point. For example, a low ropes challenge course is built with bungee destinations like Shelby Farms Park, Incredible Pizza, Pump It Up and cords wrapped around several tree trunks. The ropes are then Germantown’s Bobby Lanier Farm Park. Last year, those outings were woven together to create a web and campers must help each other well received. In fact, Camp GTOWN was such a hit that many parents get through the course without touching the ropes, an activity that signed up their child for multiple sessions. promotes gross motor skills, but also adds something more. “We had structure but we also had free time where the kids could pick “These games teach leadership skills and get kids thinking about how to do whatever they wanted, whether that was making rubber band they interact with each other,” says Kassner. “We’re focusing on values bracelets, coloring or kicking a soccer ball,” says Forbert. kids can use in their daily lives.” Between making friends, plenty of outdoor fun and a chance to The aim is to engage kids while fostering their creativity. Forbert notes reconnect with nature, Camp GTOWN packs a punch. See you there! • Go! MGCollierville Ad:Layout 1 3/12/19 2:15 PM Page 1

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and more. For more information, contact Joni Roberts at 498-8684 or [email protected]. SPECIAL EVENTS Touch-a-Truck Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter Road Looking for ways to connect to the community, meet neighbors Touch, climb, explore and take pictures with unique and and make new friends? The City of Germantown presents special spectacular vehicles! Concessions will be sold. For more events throughout the year. Events are FREE unless otherwise information, call 757-7323 or email ChildrensDesk@Germantown- noted. In the event of inclement weather, call 751-5669 for details TN.gov. No rain date. on event status. For more information, contact Will Kassner at 757-7379 or [email protected].

May Day at the Farm Look for the Healthy Saturday, May 4, 2 to 6 p.m. Germantown heart throughout Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive the event listings to find Celebrate a time of first fruits, flowers and festivities opportunities designed to help to welcome new life and the warm months to come. The event you move more and make includes blessing of the crops, flower garland weaving, maypole healthy food choices. and archery activities, face painting, floral workshops, a bonfire

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Groovin’, Grillin’ and Reelin’ Concert and Movie Series a wide variety of value-added products and fresh-cut flowers. Kiwanis Pavilion at Municipal Park, Exeter Road The family friendly atmosphere makes it the place to be on Fee: Free entertainment, $3 hot dog combo, Thursday evenings. Enjoy music, local art, delicious and healthy $5 hamburger combo foods from food truck vendors, children’s activities and cooking June 4 Soul Shockers (sponsored by the Senior demonstrations in a beautiful and relaxing park setting. Whether Citizens Advisory Commission) you come to shop for your weekly produce, pick up your CSA or Featured Film- Space Jam spend an evening of quality time with family and friends at the June 11 Elmo and the Shades park, the Farm Park Farmers’ Market has something for you. For Featured Film- Twister more information, contact Joni Roberts at 498-8684 or JRoberts@ June 18 Side Street Steppers Germantown-TN.gov. Featured Film- The Goonies June 25 A440 Band Healthy Germantown Warrior Challenge Featured Film- Jurassic Park Saturday, June 15, 7 to 10 p.m. Join Germantown Parks staff on Tuesdays, June 4, 11, 18 and 25 Bob Hailey Athletic Complex, for the Groovin’, Grillin’ and Reelin’ Concert and Movie Series. 8750 Farmington Boulevard Food service begins at 6 p.m., live music at 6:30 and a featured Ages: 6 to 12 years film begins at 8:30. Fee: $15 per person Are you up for the challenge? Test your skills on an extreme Germantown Charity Horse Show warrior obstacle course. Prizes will be awarded for the best times Tuesday through Saturday, June 4 to 8 in each age group. Register online at Germantown-TN.gov/ Germantown Charity Horse Show is one of the oldest Registration. Sponsored by Healthy Germantown. continuously running sporting events in the state. For a complete schedule of events, visit GCHS.org. Lions Club Fishing Rodeo Thursday, July 4, 9 to 11 a.m. Farm Park Farmers’ Market Municipal Park Lake, 1900 S. Germantown Road Thursdays, June 13 to August 30 (closed July 4), Ages: 4 to 15 years 4 to 7:30 p.m. Bring a fishing pole, tackle and bait and try to hook the big one. C.O. Franklin Park, 7725 Poplar Pike Donations are gratefully accepted. Proceeds benefit the Join a Thursday summertime tradition! Committed to good Germantown Lions Club. health and sustainable lifestyles, the farmers’ market features fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. The market also offers

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MIDSOUTH BARIATRICS Dr. George Woodman 6029 Walnut Grove Road / Suite 100 / Memphis, TN 38120 (901) 869-2000 / www.8692000.com Baptist Memphis / Methodist Germantown / Baptist Collierville Fireworks Extravaganza Parks and Recreation office September 13 and 14. No event day Thursday, July 4 registration. The event is sponsored by Campbell Clinic. Rain date Fun and food begin at 5 p.m., fireworks at 9:10 p.m. is September 22. Register beginning August 1, online at Municipal Park, Exeter Road Germantown-TN.gov/Registration or weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Celebrate the nation’s birthday with live music, moon bounces, at the Parks and Recreation office, 2276 West Street. games, crafts, refreshments and a spectacular fireworks display.

Home Run Derby Festival Saturday, July 20, 4 to 9 p.m. 50+ GROUP “Sandlot” Pickup Games: 4 to 9 p.m. Exhibition Derby, Ages 5 to 12: 6 to 9 p.m. Ages 12 to 15: 6 to 7 p.m. (softball and baseball) Ages 16 to 18: 7 to 8 p.m. (softball and baseball) Retirees and working adults can join in the fun with the Ages 18 and up: 8 to 9:30 p.m. (softball) Germantown 50+ Group. All activities take place at the Pickering Fee: $5 fee for derby participants 12 and up Center, 7771 Poplar Pike, unless otherwise noted. Register Cameron Brown Park, 8628 Farmington Boulevard for all technology classes at the Parks and Recreation office, Test your skills as champions of all ages compete in the 2019 2276 West Street, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Acceptable Home Run Derby! An evening of fun and excitement for all ages, payment methods include credit card or check payable to City the event features food trucks, music, sandlot-style games and of Germantown. No cash is accepted. For information, contact much more! Register online at Germantown-TN.gov/Registration. Regina Allen at 751-5656 or [email protected].

Night Rider Family Bike Ride REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES Saturday, August 10 Cameron Brown Park, 8628 Farmington Boulevard Mixed Media Artists Games and festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., ride at Mondays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 8:15; food, ice cream and music to follow Fee: $10 punch card for five sessions Fee: $10, T-shirt guaranteed for those who register Bring lunch and enjoy non-instructional stamping and art time. by July 30 Come early for fun and games! The route is approximately three miles, bring a decorated bicycle or tricycle. Glow in the dark bike gear and flashing lights are encouraged, a size-appropriate helmet is required. Germantown Police will assist with the ride. Register online at Germantown-TN.gov/Registration. Packet pick-up takes place at the Parks and Recreation office on August 8 and 9. The event is co-hosted by City of Germantown and the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce. The rain date is August 17.

Taste of The Town Saturday, August 24, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The Great Hall & Conference Center, 1900 South Germantown Road Potluck and Tickets: $75 Bingo Age: 21 and up Join the Germantown Chamber for the area’s premier social and culinary tasting event. Sample mouth-watering cuisine, desserts, wine and craft beer from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers while you bid in our silent auction. The evening ends with an action-packed live auction. Purchase tickets online at GermantownChamber.com/Events or at the Germantown Chamber of Commerce office, 2195 South Germantown Road. For more information, call 755-1200.

Small Fry Triathlon Saturday, September 14 Ages 2 to 3 race at 10 a.m., ages 4 to 6 race at 10:30 C.O. Franklin Park, 7725 Poplar Pike Fee: $7 Preschoolers run, bike and swim (run through fire truck spray) to the finish line, where everyone receives a medal. Bring a bicycle or tricycle. A size-appropriate helmet is required. Register by August 25 to receive a T-shirt. Packet pick-up takes place at the

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Line Dance USA Potluck and Bingo Mondays, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. First Tuesday of each month Fee: $10 punch card for five sessions Fee: $1, a gift worth $1 and a main dish or dessert Improve coordination, memory and energy level. Additional prizes will be offered. Learning a variety of country and western, soul and Latin line dances is easy and fun. Beginner dances are taught during the Let’s Do Lunch first hour. Intermediate dances are taught the last half-hour. Wednesday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. The Capital Grille, 6065 Poplar Avenue Social Bridge Fee: $22 (Includes lunch, tax and tip) Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet, greet and socialize with other older adults during this Fee: $10 punch card for five sessions quarterly event. Register at the Parks and Recreation office, Bring lunch. A partner is not necessary. 2276 West Street.

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LEARNING WITH THE TECHNOLOGY COACH iPhone Photography iOS 12 Tuesdays and Thursdays Session I: June 18, 20, 25, 27, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Parks and Recreation office, 2276 West Street Session II: August 6, 8, 13, 15, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $25 per four class session Make the most of your iPhone’s camera. Take still photos, record Bring your device, Apple ID and password to class. No experience regular and slow-motion video, take panoramic shots and more. is required. Register early, space is limited. Register at the Parks This class covers camera and photo settings and operation; use and Recreation office, 2276 West Street, Monday through Friday, of wide-angle and telephoto lenses, editing techniques, photo 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Acceptable methods of payment include credit organization and creating albums and slideshows. card or check made payable to City of Germantown. No cash accepted in the office. ADVENTURE SERIES

iPhone Basics, iOS 12 Elvis Presley Birthplace in Tupelo Tuesdays and Thursdays Tuesday, May 21 Session I: May 28, 30, June 4, 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $30 transportation Session II: July 9, 11, 16 and 18, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The trip departs from Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter, Have a new iPhone and want to maximize your productivity? Receive at 8:30 a.m. The Walk of Life Tour starts at the Visitor’s Center hands-on instruction with this class. Learn how to use the App Store, followed by Elvis’ birthplace, childhood church, memorial chapel, manage email, take and organize photos, send photos via text, use Fountain of Life and museum. Travelers pay the $14 admission FaceTime, organize and maintain your iPhone and more. and purchase their own lunch.

iPad Basics, iOS 12 Lancaster Show Trip and the Dutch Country Tuesdays and Thursdays June 2 through 8 Session I: May 28, 30, June 4, 6, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. $669 double occupancy, $894 single Session II: July 9, 11, 16 and 18, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $75 deposit upon registration Bought an iPad, now what? Take this hands-on-class to learn The trip fee includes six nights lodging, transportation and 10 how to get the most from your new device. iPad Basics includes meals. Admission to the JESUS show at the Sight and Sound device navigation, photo management, using your camera, using Theatre, OVATION show at the American Music Theatre, the FaceTime, using the App Store and much more. Amish Experience and guided tours of Lancaster and Philadelphia are also included.

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Special Recreation activities are free for those with intellectual or physical challenges, their friends and family. Space is limited. For more information or to register, contact Michelle Forbert at 751-7638 or [email protected].

Smashing Aces Tennis Program Wednesdays, May 1 to 29, 9 to 10 a.m. Germantown Municipal Courts, 1910 South Germantown Road Receive basic instruction in stand-up and wheelchair tennis from skilled tennis instructors. The program covers the basic tennis skills using adapted equipment such as smaller racquets and low compression tennis balls. Registration is required.

Bingo! Thursdays, May 2, June 6 and August 8, 5:30 to 7 p.m. www.olphowls.org Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive Preschool-8th Grade • 901.753.1183 Play Bingo and enjoy light refreshments. 8151 Poplar Avenue•Germantown, TN•38138 Registration is required.

Flower Arranging Thursday, May 9, 4 p.m. Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike Make a beautiful flower arrangement with help from the Germantown Garden Club. Registration is required. Space is limited.

Spring Formal PEDIATRIC DENTISTS Friday, May 10, 7 to 9 p.m. Steven J. Fuson, D.D.S., M.S. The Great Hall & Conference Center, John A. Acosta, D.D.S. Nathaniel Denson, D.D.S., M.D.S. 1900 S. Germantown Road Toddrick Smith, D.D.S. Come dressed to impress. Enjoy a wonderful evening of music, dancing, FAMILY DENTISTS Clayton Floriani, D.D.S. pizza, light appetizers and soft drinks. Adam Fitzhugh, D.D.S. FREE EXAM! FOR CHILDREN UNDER 2 - EXPIRES 08/15/19 Bowling is a Ball Germantown ◆ 901-805-2131 Olive Branch ◆ 662-553-4803 Tuesdays, May 21, June 18, Memphis ◆ 901-363-8192 Southaven ◆ 662-598-0742 July 16 and August 20, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Cordova Bowling Center, We Now Offer 7945 Club Center Drive Registration is required. Digital Orthodontics & for the entire family!

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Library Shows Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 16 and 25, 7 p.m. Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter Road BOBBY LANIER FARM PARK June 11 Tommy Terrific June 25 Mr. Bond and the Science Guys July 16 NHECM July 25 Magic Mr. Nick C’MON OUT TO THE FARM PARK! Registration is required. The Bobby Lanier Farm Park is a 10-acre education and demonstration center for sustainable living through agriculture and Art by Me stewardship. Programs and events are free unless otherwise noted. Thursdays, June 13, July 11 and August 8, 4 p.m. For more information, visit thefarmpark.org or contact Joni Roberts Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive at 498-8684 or [email protected]. All materials are provided. Registration is required. LOCATION Pool Party and Dance The Farm Park driveway is located at 2660 Cross Country Drive Friday, July 26, 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. – turn east on Stout Road from Germantown Road. Public parking Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road is available at the Cloyes Soccer Fields. Overflow parking is In the event of inclement weather, call 751-5669 for event status. available behind the Fire Station and adjacent to Germantown Elementary School. Dances with a Theme: Team Jersey Night Friday, August 16, 7 to 9 p.m. FARM PARK HOURS Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike The Farm Park is open to pedestrians from dawn to dusk unless reserved for a special event or during inclement weather. Farm Park gardens, barns, special amenities and restrooms are accessible during the morning hours from mid-March through November when staff is on-site and/or when programs, tours and field trips are scheduled.

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 28 4/11/19 10:01 AM FARM HANDS NEEDED FARM PARK FARMERS MARKET Farm Park volunteers are lovingly referred to as Farm Hands. Thursdays, June 13 to August 30 (Closed on July 4), While they aren’t necessarily farmers, they work with farm related 4 to 7:30 p.m. (Rain or shine) events. Supporting farmers and artisans at the Farmers’ Market, C.O. Franklin Park, 7725 Poplar Pike educating the community through field trips and programming are For details, see page 22. just a few ways the Hands promote sustainable living. A variety of volunteer opportunities are available for adults and service FREE COMMUNITY GARDEN WORKSHOPS groups. For more information, contact Joni Roberts at 498-8684 or [email protected]. Hypertufa and You Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. FIELD TRIPS AND GROUP PROGRAMS Bobby Lanier Farm Park Garage, 2660 Cross Country Drive May to August, by reservation only If you have always enjoyed playing in the mud, then come out and Teachers and group leaders for groups of all ages and interests make some unique hypertufa containers for your garden. Bring a are invited to coordinate special group outings or educational form that can be used to shape your item, such as a plastic bowl programs with Farm Park program coordinators. Staff offer onsite or large leaf supported and stable. Be surprised at what you can and outreach programs specifically designed to meet the needs make with hypertufa. For more information, contact Jef Terry at and interests of any group. Groups must be scheduled in advance 574-0067 or [email protected]. and have a minimum of 10 participants. Chickens, Oh Yes! HARVEST MOON PAVILION RENTALS Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. A centerpiece to the 10-acre working farm, the Harvest Moon Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive Pavilion is an ideal event setting suitable for business meetings, Have you considered raising chickens in your backyard? Well, retreats, training sessions, working lunches, weddings, why not! Come and learn about this fun family activity from our receptions, banquets, social gatherings and holiday parties. Germantown Farm Park Operations Manager Jef Terry. Learn The multi-purpose indoor facility includes Wi-Fi, dimmable about what a healthy small flock needs in order to supply you lighting, catering kitchen, restrooms, banquet tables and chairs with fresh eggs. For more information, contact Jef Terry at for up to 100. The facility is heated and equipped with fans 574-0067 or [email protected]. for summer use. Lawns allow for additional capacity. For more information and rental details, contact the Parks and Recreation Summer Celebration Lawn and Garden Show office at 757-7375. Thursday, July 11, 9 a.m. Meet at Cloyes soccer fields, 2660 Cross Country Drive COMMUNITY GARDEN Members and others can carpool and caravan to Jackson, TN for The community garden, a working model of suburban this annual event. Listen to experts and bring home some choice agriculture, is a central feature of the Farm Park. The plants. For more information, contact Jef Terry at 574-0067 or Germantown Community Garden Association is seeking [email protected]. members for the upcoming growing season. Individuals and families interested in gardening, access to healthy food and Health is Wealth Series community service and stewardship are invited to participate. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Returning members, experienced gardeners and newcomers are Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive welcome. Fee: $10 per session or $50 for the entire series, pre-registration is required Applications are accepted until capacity is reached. May 4 Say no to sugar For more information, contact Jef Terry at 574-0067 or May 18 Probiotics 101 [email protected]. June 8 Good fats/bad fats June 15 Good Carbs/Bad Carbs FARM PARK 4-H CLUB July 6 What’s in a health coach’s fridge? Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive July 20 Know your vitamin D level The Farm Park 4-H Club is a youth development program that August 3 Healthy nutrition on the road offers educational services and family-friendly activities that August 17 Intermittent fasting encourage character development and excellence. Students may August 31 Supplements 101 also choose to join a range of special interest projects including September 14 Coffee or eaT citizenship, clothing and textiles, companion animals, computers Join Certified Health Coach Nancy Milligan Fain to learn every- and technology, electric, food science, forestry, horse, poultry and day healthy living tips. For more information, contact Joni Roberts veterinary science. THe Farm Park 4-H Club is open to students at 498-8684 or [email protected]. in grades 4 through 12. For students grades K through 3, the Farm Park 4-H Club offers a “Cloverbuds” program. Cloverbuds have their own activities that are appropriate for their grade level. Club meetings are held monthly and special projects meet as needed. For more information contact, Joni Roberts at 498-8684 or [email protected].

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Healthy Cooking and Eating Series steps to brining and smoking that perfect turkey and how to grill Thursdays, May 9, 16 and 23, 6 to 8 p.m. competition wings. Everyone has a blast, learns a lot and leaves Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive with a full belly. For more information, contact Joni Roberts at Fee: $20 per session, pre-registration is required 498-8684 or [email protected]. Come learn how to cook healthy meals and delicious sides that will get you through a busy week. Healthy does not mean making your taste buds suffer. Like most of you, Gray Clawson’s life is jam-packed and what we put in our bodies seems to be SPORTS the easy compromise. Gray and his wife work full time and have three boys, but they make an effort to sit down and eat a meal together every night. Gray will show you how you can too. Gray is a teacher at Overton High School who has lived in Germantown Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis online for the past 15 years. He also has a business, Tabletop Meals, at Germantown-TN.gov/Registration or at Germantown Parks cooking monthly Sunday meals for families. Gray has taught and Recreation office, 2276 West Street, weekdays, 8 a.m. to cooking classes and performed cooking demonstrations 5 p.m. Acceptable payment methods include credit card or for various events in Germantown over the past five years. check. No cash is accepted. For more information, contact JD For more information, contact Joni Roberts at 498-8684 or McMillian at 757-7382 or [email protected]. In [email protected]. the event of inclement weather, call 751-5669 for details on May 9 - Whole roasted chili garlic chicken, fresh green beans and program status. roasted red potatoes. May 16 - Blackened salmon with spicy caper tartar sauce, G’TOWN OLYMPICS Garbanzo beans and cooked spinach Ages: 18 years and older May 23 - Black-eyed peas and rice, guacamole, hummus and Somewhere deep down we’ve all wanted to know what it’s like to salsa be an Olympian and this summer you will have that chance. Join parks staff for a five-part tournament series and go for the gold. Master the Grill Most decorated Olympian wins a prize at the end of the summer. Saturday, June 14, 4 to 7 p.m. Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive Volleyball Tournament Fee: $25, pre-registration required Friday, June 21, 6 to 9 p.m. Award-winning instructors Dave Ellis and Gray Clawson of Municipal Park, 1900 S. Germantown Road Tabletop Meals will focus on poultry, walking you through the Fee: $20 per team

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 30 4/11/19 10:04 AM 3on3 Basketball Tournament Saturday, June 22, 6 to 9 p.m. Service You Deserve. Riverdale outdoor court, 7391 Neshoba Road Someone You Trust. Fee: $50 per team Patty Everitt, Realtor Cornhole Tournament Sunday, June 23, 4 to 7 p.m. Relocation Certiﬁ ed and Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Fine Home Specialist Cross Country Drive Fee: $30 per team Patty Everitt 968 Civic Center Dr. #103, Collierville, TN 38017 REALTOR 901-259-8500 Ofﬁ ce | 901-487-7709 Cell Dodgeball Tournament CRS, ABR, GRI, E-PRO, AHWD [email protected] Friday, July 19, 7 to 10 p.m. C.O. Franklin Park, 7725 Poplar Pike Fee: $75 per team

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BoomTown Throwdown Disc Golf Tournament, PDGA B-Tier Event IN YOUR Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11 8:30 a.m. players meeting CRAWLSPACE? 9 a.m. first round begins Entry fee range: $40 to $60 per player Johnson Road Park, 2970 Johnson Road Players will meet at the pavilion, play two CALL THE SPECIALISTS rounds of golf, awards ceremony following. Register online at www.DiscGolfScene. IN URBAN WILDLIFE com/Tournaments. REMOVAL! Germantown Parks & Rec Basketball Camp June 17 to 21 - first through third grade June 24 to 28 - fourth through sixth grade 901.598.8555 9 a.m. to noon APEXWILDLIFECONTROL.COM Riverdale School gym, 7391 Neshoba Road Fee: $75 per participant Hit the gym this summer for a week of basketball with Germantown Parks and Recreation staff. Fees include a camp T-shirt and gear giveaways.

Barça Academy Soccer Camp Monday through Friday, June 17 to 21, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Soccerplex, 7930 C.D. Smith Road Ages: 6 to 16 years Volunteer Odyssey is a local nonprofit that connects you with Fee: Uniform fee of $53.52 plus quality volunteer experiences in Germantown and $499, last minute registration $549 throughout Shelby County. FC Barcelona has a unique style of play. Learn the same system that developed players like Messi, Xavi and Iniesta. An Learn more and sign up to volunteer today at www.volunteerodyssey.com

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 31 4/11/19 10:05 AM official technical director together with UEFA coaches will supervise GERMANTOWN LEGENDS COMPETITIVE SOCCER all camp sessions to ensure the same level of quality, professionalism U9 through U19 boys and girls competitive teams and authenticity that is received in Barcelona. Several players The Germantown Legends are looking for dedicated athletes to from each FCB Camp will be selected to train In Barcelona at the add to their roster of talented players. Competitive tryouts take exclusive FC Barcelona Academy Headquarters and have a chance place the week of May 15 for U12 and younger with the older teams to get selected to play and compete in European Tournaments such trying out the week of June 5. Visit GermantownLegendsSoccer. as the MIC and Donosti Cup with campers from all over the U.S.. com for details. Players who have recently moved into the area or FC Barcelona Camps are based on the Barça methodology which missed scheduled competitive tryouts may contact Chris Bartels at includes a creative and attacking brand of football and the promotion [email protected]. of positive values such as respect, effort, ambition, teamwork and humility. Campers learn advanced concepts of play such as team ball TENNIS control, finding a better positioned teammate, off the ball movement Smashing Aces Tennis, LLC works with Germantown Parks and and space creation. Register online at Camps.FCBarcelona.US. Recreation to offer various tennis programs. There is something for everyone, including open classes and clinics, USTA adult GERMANTOWN CROQUET CLUB leagues, recreation leagues, junior clinics, social mixers/ For a modest fee, enjoy competitive play with other adult tournaments as well as private, semi-private and team lessons. croquet enthusiasts. Club benefits include weekly Carla Brangenberg, director of tennis has 30 years of teaching scheduled play time, use of croquet equipment, instruction experience and has served as a high school tennis coach for over and club socials. The club’s plays year round on Tuesdays, 20 years. She maintains a PTR Master Professional certification. Thursdays and Saturdays. For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation office at 757-7375. Smashing Aces Tennis Shop at Municipal Courts 1910 South Germantown Road GERMANTOWN FOOTBALL LEAGUE 737-3232 GFL is a community-based, volunteer organization SmashingAcesTennis.com which has partnered with the City of Germantown to Email: [email protected] provide recreational youth flag and tackle football Facebook: Germantown Tennis/Smashing Aces Tennis as well as cheerleading for children ages 5 to 12. GFL offers a Twitter: @SmashingAces10S unique, family-friendly game day atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else. Teaching safe techniques and solid fundamentals are our top priority. We listened to our community and are excited to announce an older flag division for 2019!

Cheer and football registration begins April 1

NEW! Flag football divisions now for ages 5 to 8, tackle divisions for ages 7 to 12 and cheer for ages 5 to 12

Each GFL participant receives an on-demand video subscription to their football and cheer game videos

Free 3-month installment pay plan to keep your costs low all summer long

Follow events including coaching clinic, tackling clinics and preseason evaluation at gflfootball.com and on Facebook

HOUSTON LACROSSE The Houston Lacrosse Club provides lacrosse for boys, grades 1 to 12 and girls, grades 5 to 12, at all skill levels. The club is committed to encouraging sportsmanship and fair play while emphasizing the importance of teamwork. For more information, visit HoustonLax.net.

LEGENDS RECREATIONAL SOCCER The Legends program provides a comprehensive recreational soccer program for boys and girls ages 5 to 19. The Legends philosophy is rooted in individual skill and confidence development. Competitive coaches provide skills training on a weekly basis to complement the player's training and playing schedule. Fall practices begin in late August with the season Volleyball kicking off in September. For more information or to register, Tournament visit GermantownLegendsSoccer.com, or contact Chris Bartels at [email protected].

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This program combines recreation, education, arts, community and health activity opportunities. REACH will be offered on all full days of school adhering to the Germantown Municipal School District calendar. Children must be in kindergarten to be eligible for enrollment. Advanced payment and registration is You’re Invited required. Monthly payments must be received on or before the first of each New Building month. Fees will be prorated for months with extended breaks. Daily payments must be received prior to the child Opening & Dedication attending REACH. Payments must be made online at Germantown-TN.gov/ Registration. Discounts are provided for Sunday, August 4 City of Germantown and Germantown Municipal School District employees, Details to come. families that participate in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program and those with Germantown Presbyterian Church multiple children. For more information, 2363 S Germantown Rd contact Veda Sargent at 757-7389 or [email protected]. 901/754-5195

REACH BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL GermantownPres.org PROGRAM Registration for the 2019 to 2020 school year opens July 1.

Dogwood and Forest Hill Before school: 7 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Fee: $125 per month or $10.50 per visit After school: 3:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fee: $190 per month or $16 per visit

Farmington and Riverdale Before school: 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Fee: $115 per month or $10.50 per visit After school: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fee: $200 per month or $16 per visit Your stuff All schools: before and after school Fee: $315 per month builds homes.

SUMMER CAMP Donate your used furniture, Camp G’TOWN! Monday through Friday, June 3 to August 2 appliances and other home goods. (no camp July 1 to 5), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Is your stuff too big to fit in your car? Call 901-737-8673 Riverdale Park, 7345 Neshoba Road or go to memphisrestore.com to schedule a FREE Ages: 6 to 12 years (children must be 6 pickup of your donation! years old by June 1 to enroll) Fee: $225 per two week session, $15 discount each additional child per family Session 1 June 3 to June 14 Session 2 June 17 to June 28 7130 Winchester Road | Memphis, TN 38125 | Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 33 4/11/19 10:11 AM Session 3 July 8 to July 19 This hike will begin on pavement, but will mostly involve walking Session 4 July 22 to August 2 through woodland area on naturalized trail. Sturdy shoes, drinking Experience the revival of the old days of summer camp. From water and bug spray are recommended. For more information, days in the park to days at the pool, our redesigned camp contact Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso at KPaluso@ embarks on a summer-long adventure of classic games with a Germantown-TN.gov or 751-7639. modern twist. Enjoy fun-filled days packed with outdoor activities, field trips, games, crafts and swimming. Activities include GaGa Youth Spring Fishing Clinic ball, knot tying, fire building, street hockey, nine square in the air Saturday June 8, 9 to 11 a.m. and much much more. Registration is filled on a first-come, first- Pavilion at Johnson Road Park, 2970 Johnson Road served basis. Registration fees include field trips, a daily snack Ages: 7 to 12 years and Friday lunches. Campers must provide their own bag lunches Join the Park Rangers to meet in nature and learn about fishing. Monday through Thursday. Register online at Germantown-TN. Topics for discussion will be; safety, knot tying, baits, types of gov/Registration. For more information, contact Michelle Forbert equipment and casting. Fishing for bluegills and bass will take at [email protected] or 751-7638. place at the ponds. It is recommended that participants bring a rod and reel, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and drinking water. Farm Park Gardening Camp Equipment may be provided if the child does not have fishing Monday to Friday, June 3 to June 7, 9 a.m. to noon gear. Hosted by Jack Betchick. For details or to register, contact Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive the Parks and Recreation office at 757-7375. Ages: 6 to 12 years (children must be 6 years old by June 1 to enroll) Frog Watch Night Hike Fee: $85 per child, $15 discount each additional child Friday, May 31 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. per family Friday, June 21 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Registration fees include gardening gloves, journal and Friday, July 19 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. a daily snack. Wolf River Nature Area - YEP Pond Parking Lot, Campers will enjoy the outdoors while learning how to grow 7014 Wolf River Blvd vegetables. Lessons on soil, seeds, plant companions, pollinators, Ages: 5 years and up friendly insect garden helpers, organic methods and hands-on Do you know all the types of owls that live along the Wolf River? activities will leave the campers with valuable information and Have you learned the calls of the frogs that live in our area? Come memories for years to come. on a midsummer night hike with Ranger Keith, Natural Resource Manager and learn all about the special nighttime animals that ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION share the Wolf River Natural Area with us. This hike will be on paved greenway trail. Sturdy shoes, drinking water, a flashlight Backpacking Trip at Mousetail Landing State Park or headlamp and bug spray are recommended. For more Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19 information, contact Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso at Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20 [email protected] or 751-7639. Cost: $50 per person (includes transportation) Ready to take the next step in your backpacking adventures, Morning Bird Walk meet new people and tackle the rugged backcountry as part of a Saturday, June 22, 8 to 9:30 a.m. group? Join Germantown Parks and Rec staff for an adventurous Saturday, July 20, 8 to 9:30 a.m. trip along the eight-mile Eagle Point Loop trail at Mousetail Wolf River Nature Area - YEP Pond Parking Lot, Landing State Park in Perry County, TN. We’ll gaze across the 7014 Wolf River Boulevard Tennessee River from fossil-encrusted clifftops, meander through Ages: 13 years and up ancient cedar glades and slip quietly through long-abandoned Want to learn about the birds that spend the summer here in homesteads, where early families carved their history into the Germantown? Join Ranger Keith for a morning birding walk along land itself. This hike will be in very rugged terrain with no cell the Wolf River Greenway. Sturdy shoes, drinking water, binoculars phone service. This trip is intended for experienced novice to and bug spray are recommended. For more information, intermediate-level overnight backpackers. Registrants must contact Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso at KPaluso@ attend a backpacking gear prep meeting prior to the scheduled Germantown-TN.gov or 751-7639. trip. Neither food nor equipment will be provided. Register online at Germantown-TN.gov/Registration. Rangers’ Most Wanted: Invasive Species Roundup Saturday, June 22, 10 a.m. to noon National Trails Day Hike Oaklawn Garden Arboretum, 7831 Poplar Pike Saturday, June 1 9:30 to 11 a.m. Ages: 13 years and up recommended Riverwoods State Natural Area How do invasive plant species affect our natural areas? What Wolf River Boulevard at Kimbrough Road can we do about it? Join the Germantown Park Rangers for a Ages: 5 years and up volunteer day learning about these plants and removing some Join Ranger Keith for an adventurous nature hike to celebrate of them from Oaklawn Garden Arboretum. Work gloves, loppers, National Trails Day. Meet in the Wolf River Nature Area parking sturdy work clothes and shoes, water and snacks and bug spray lot and begin on the Wolf River Greenway to access Riverwoods recommended. For more information, contact Natural Resources State Natural Area. Learn about the plants and animals that call Manager Keith Paluso at [email protected] or Riverwoods home, how we can enjoy observing them and what 751-7639. we can do to ensure their preservation for future generations.

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Junior Ranger Day Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to noon Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2730 Cross Country Drive GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY Ages: 8 to 13 years LIBRARY Did you know that World Ranger Day is July 31 every year? Get ready for a day of remembrance for the brave people that protect the most treasured places in the world and join Park Ranger Keith GENERAL INFORMATION Paluso to become a Germantown Junior Ranger! Meet at the Bobby Lanier Farm Park for a day of activities learning all about Germantown Community Library, 1925 Exeter Road, has plants and animals, natural resource management, first aid and more than 139,000 print, audio, video and online materials. emergency preparedness, then receive a Junior Ranger badge For information call 757-READ (7323) or visit Germantown- and become an official Germantown Junior Ranger. For more library.org. Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/ information, contact Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso at GermantownCommunityLibrary. [email protected] or 751-7639. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Run With a Ranger Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 6 p.m. The library Begins August 19 will be closed May 27 and July 4. Continues on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7 a.m. GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY CARDS Wolf River Nature Area, 8040 Wolf River Boulevard A library card is required to check out materials from Germantown Ages: 13 years and up Community Library. The card is available at no charge to Want to start running and/or exercising, but don’t have any Germantown residents, students and staff of Germantown running buddies? Germantown Park Rangers are here to help! K-12 public and private schools, students and staff of Union Join us on the Wolf River Greenway to get motivated and moving. University Germantown Campus, Memphis School of Preaching, For beginners, we will be using a program similar to Couch to Germantown business owners and family members, active 5K. Already a blazing-fast runner? Come for some fellowship military personnel and their families and full-time and part-time and meet new people in your community in a beautiful, natural City of Germantown employees. All others pay $50 for a yearly setting. Walkers and strollers are welcome. For more information, membership card. contact Natural Resources Manager Keith Paluso at KPaluso@ Germantown-TN.gov or 751-7639.

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 36 4/11/19 10:15 AM WEBSITE AND DATABASES Library cardholders can go online to look up account information, renew materials, place holds and search the collections of Wolf River Library Consortium libraries. The library’s online databases provide card-holding patrons with 24-hour access to a vast array of research and information resources. Germantown Community Library offers card holders access to READS and RBDigital for eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines. Visit Germantown-Library.org for detailed descriptions.

BOOKS BY MAIL Germantown Community Library offers Books by Mail, a free service for homebound seniors. The library will mail regular print, large print or audio books to Germantown residents, age 60 or older, who are confined at home. There is no charge for shipping or return of library materials. For full details about the Books by Mail program or to request an application, call 757-7323.

FRIENDS OF GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY The Friends of Germantown Community Library support the library through fundraising and volunteer service. Membership is $10 for the calendar year. Visit the Friends Bookstore to find gently used adult and children’s books, videos, DVDs and recorded books. Prices range Volunteer Germantown is your one- from $.50 to $5. stop shop for meaning volunteer

GENERAL PROGRAMS opportunities in Germantown and Pre-registration is not required for general programs unless otherwise stated. For throughout the greater Memphis more information or to register for a area. Through a partnership with program, call 757-7323. Volunteer Odyssey, the City of Discovery Time Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m., weekdays 9:30 a.m. Germantown is working to connect to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. volunteers to their ideal volunteer Enjoy social time in the children’s experiences. Our work helps department with LEGOS, coloring, playsets, games and more. encourage a culture of kindness in

Touch-A-Truck Germantown. Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. Kids can get behind the wheel of their favorite vehicle at this free event. Touch, climb and explore various vehicles Won’t you join us? including a fire truck, police cruiser, ambulance and many more. This is also To get started, become a member at a fun preview of the 2019 Germantown Community Library summer reading program “A Universe of Stories.” VolunteerGermantown.com.

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How-To Festival Open Craft Tables Saturday, May 18, 1 to 4 p.m. All day drop-in, June 17 to June 20 Local Hero Letters Do-It-Yourself enthusiasts of all ages are invited to a free Tuesday, July 23, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Space Pendants afternoon of discovery and fun. Learn from experts hosting All ages are welcome to drop in during our Open Craft tables. demonstrations in dozens of topics, from beekeeping to From June 17 to 20, stop by to write or draw a “thank you” card bookmaking, woodworking and more. Select presenters will have for Germantown Police and Fire Departments in the center of the handmade goods available for attendees to purchase. library. On July 23, drop in to create an out-of-this-world pendant for use on a necklace or keychain, while supplies last. “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Kickoff Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summer of Sci-Fi Double Features Come and help us officially kick off “A Universe of Stories,” Saturday, June 15, 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Sci-Fi Comedy Duo the Germantown Community Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Saturday, June 29, 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. 80s VHS B-Movie program. Kids, teens and adults are encouraged to sign up for Mania summer reading and enjoy stories, crafts, photo booth and more. Saturday, July 13, 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Fantastic 50s Refreshments will be served. Saturday, July 27, 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. 21st Century Special Join us for a series of favorite sci-fi double features. Snacks and drinks All Ages Summer Reading: “A Universe of Stories” provided. Pre-registration is required and begins three weeks before June 1 to July 31 each double feature. Call 757-7323 for titles, ratings and to register. Readers and pre-readers of all ages are invited to sign up for this free, self-paced reading program where prizes are earned. “A Universe of Stories” End of Summer Reading Party Participants will receive summer reading logs to keep track of Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. their progress toward earning prizes, including a special t-shirt Help us wind down the summer with our end of “A Universe of and more. The summer reading log MUST be presented to Stories” party. Join us for an afternoon filled with games, crafts redeem prizes. Register June 1 to July 31 in the Youth Services and more. Refreshments will be served. Department for ages up to 17 years, or at the Information Desk for adults. A library card is not required for participation. The last day Elvis Week Luau to receive prizes is Saturday, August 10. Saturday, August 10, 2:30 to 4 p.m. Get “all shook up” with an Elvis-themed luau party to celebrate the end of summer and Elvis Week. Enjoy music, games, photo booth, Graceland-inspired hors d’oeuvres and more.

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 38 4/11/19 10:20 AM 750 acres of cloud-gazing, trail- blazing, freeze-tagging, zig- zagging, garden-growing, horse- showing, disc-golﬁ ng, soft-balling, puddle-jumping, chest-bumping, Green-waying, weenie-racing, Germantown-festing, nature-questing fun.

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Find your fun at Germantown-TN.gov/Parks. ©2018 The City of Germantown. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS about plants that do well in Memphis in each of the seasons, including those that bloom in the more challenging winter and fall Pre-registration is not required for adult programs unless months. Instruction is provided by Master Gardener Tom Rieman. otherwise noted. For more information or to register for a Pre-registration is required and begins April 22. program, call 757-7323. Dark Oak Press Writing Workshops Knit & Crochet Together Tuesday, May 16, 7 p.m. Setting the Scene Wednesdays, May 1 and 15, June 5 and 19, July 3 and 17 and Thursday, June 20, 7 p.m. What’s Your Accent? August 7 and 21, 10:30 a.m. Gain insightful writing advice during these programs featuring a Join us in the featured project or bring your own to work on in panel of Dark Oak Press authors and guests. Pre-registration is a friendly group. Basic knitting or crocheting skills are required. required and begins three weeks before each program date. Pre-registration is required and begins three weeks before each program date. Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 p.m. Germantown Book Club Attend this event to learn about the most common causes of back Mondays, May 6, June 3, July 1 and August 5, 12:30 p.m. pain, prevalent myths and the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Join a friendly book discussion group for adults, featuring a Diagnosis and Therapy. Presented by Jason Ward MPT, Certified new great read each month. Call 757-7323 for information on MDT, a physical therapist who has worked in the field of spine and selections. extremity care for over 18 years. Pre-registration is required and begins April 30. Retirement Planning Basics Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. Computer Classes Do you have questions about your 401K or IRA? Are you Monday, June 3, 6:30 p.m. Beginning 3D Modeling in concerned about market volatility? Learn about these and other Tinkercad basic retirement questions during this session led by Gloria Tuesday, June 11, 12:30 p.m. Facebook 101 Pennington from Magnolia Investments. Pre-registration is Tuesday, June 11, 6:30 p.m. Building a Wix Website required and begins Tuesday, April 16. Tuesday, June 25, 12:30 p.m. Word for Beginners Tuesday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Excel Basics Level 1 Coffee & Color Club Monday, July 30, 12:30 p.m. PowerPoint for Beginners Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, June 12 and 26, July 10 and 24 Monday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. Excel Basics Level 2 and August 14 and 28, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, 12:30 p.m. PowerPoint Enjoy a relaxing morning with a cup of hot coffee and our coloring Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. Selling Online club just for adults. The first meeting of the month will focus Experience using a keyboard and mouse is required for all on relaxation and coloring; the second meeting will feature an sessions. Experience browsing the internet is required for optional special painting or collage project. Use the provided Tinkercad, Facebook, Selling Online and Wix. Pre-registration is materials or bring your own. Pre-registration is required for required and begins three weeks before each program date. each session and begins three weeks before each month’s first program. The Dark Side of the Universe Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. Diabetes Prevention and Prediabetes Most of the matter in our Universe is a mysterious “dark matter” Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m. that doesn’t shine or interact with atoms. The bulk of the rest Do you want to live diabetes-free? Join Yunna Jiang, M.D., Board is “dark energy” that is tearing the universe apart! Join Jeremy Certified Endocrinologist and Board Certified Internist, to learn Veldman from the Memphis Astronomical Society for a journey about prediabetes and diabetes, how to evaluate your individual to the Dark Side of the Universe. Pre-registration is required and risk and how to prevent diabetes through lifestyle modification begins May 14. and early detection of prediabetes. Pre-registration is required and begins April 20. Book Swap Saturdays, June 8 and August 10, 10:30 a.m. Mind and Meditation Workshop Adults are invited to drop in during our book swaps, where you can Sundays, May 12, June 9, July 14 and August 11, 4 p.m. meet fellow book lovers to trade gently loved books and reading Join certified instructors from the Art of Living recommendations. Bring between one and ten books in good Foundation in fun-filled sessions to relax and recharge condition to potentially swap with fellow attendees. Pre-registration your body, mind and spirit. In these introductory sessions, you will is required and begins three weeks before each program date. get a glimpse of yogic breathing exercises, guided meditation and a taste of the Happiness Program. Pre-registration is required and 745s Craft Club begins three weeks before each program date. Fridays, 10:30 a.m. June 14 Constellation Wall Art Southern Gardening: 12 Months of Blooms for the July 12 Solar System Necklaces Memphis Garden August 9 Recycled Book Art Journals Monday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. Join us for a series just for adults, designed to inspire the creative Gardens aren’t just for summer in Memphis, where the climate spirit. A new craft is featured each month. Pre-registration is allows us to enjoy blooming plants 12 months of the year. Learn required and begins three weeks before each program date.

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Night Blooming Flowers Adult 3D Printing Workshop Monday, June 17, 6:30 p.m. Mondays, July 1 and August 5, 6:30 p.m. Join Master Gardener Therese Mangold for a presentation Join us for a self-guided workshop to create or download models discussing the characteristics and advantages of night blooming for 3D printing. Staff will be on hand for light assistance. Models flowers and their differences. Attendees will also learn about night must be reviewed and approved during a scheduled session bloomers suitable for the Mid-South. Pre-registration is required before printing. Pre-registration is required and begins three and begins May 28. weeks before each program date.

Apollo Memories: A Flight Controller’s Story One-on-One Tech Time Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bill Weppner, former NASA Flight Controller, was in the control Sign up for a 40-minute session with library staff for help on any room the day Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took their “one of the following topics for beginners: browsing the internet, using giant leap for mankind,” during the infamous Apollo 8 mission email, computer basics (inquire), PowerPoint, Word, Pinterest, when mankind left low Earth orbit for the first time and for the Facebook, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks and using your “successful failure” of the Apollo 13 mission. Join us as he shares smartphone (inquire). Space is limited. Pre-registration is required his recollections of his time in flight control and reflections on and begins June 11. the space program during this special program in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landings. Pre-registration is Southern Gardening: Queen Bees and Wannabees required and begins May 28. Monday, July 15, 6:30 p.m. Learn about life inside the hive, how to be sure you are buying Cosmic Conundrums: Black Holes are Bright authentic local honey and what to plant to attract pollinators to Monday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. your garden during this program led by Master Gardener Michelle Paradoxically, so-called black holes are some of the brightest Short. Pre-registration is required and begins June 24. objects in the universe. They lie at the centers of most galaxies, sometimes hidden and sometimes blazing across the cosmos. Southern Gardening: 9 Rules for a Mixed and Blended Garden Astrophysicists continue to learn surprising things about these Monday, August 12, 6:30 p.m. strange objects. Presented by David S. N. Rupke, Ph.D., Associate Check these nine rules for a mixed and blended garden and compare Professor of Physics at Rhodes College. Pre-registration is them against your garden to get some great ideas for improving the required and begins June 3. overall look, dressing up a particular area, using your own unique creative style and pulling it all together. Presented by Master Gardener Jean Ward-Jones. Pre-registration is required and begins July 22.

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 42 4/11/19 10:24 AM Resume Rescue Whole Foods Story Time Monday, August 19 and Tuesday, August 20, 10 a.m. to Fridays, 10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. No storytime May 17, 24 and 31, July 5, August 2, 9 and 16 Sign up for a free 30-minute one-on-one resume review session Germantown Whole Foods, 7825 Poplar Avenue with retired career counselor Barbara Hermann. Participants Ages: 1 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult are asked to bring a clean, printed copy of their resume and a The library and Whole Foods invite you to storytime at Whole notepad and pen. Pre-registration is required and begins July 29. Foods Germantown. Enjoy stories, fun, interactive songs, crafts and tasty snacks provided by Whole Foods. PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN May the 4th Party Pre-registration is not required for children’s programs unless Saturday, May 4, 2 p.m. otherwise stated. For more information or to register for a Ages: All program, call 757-7323. Dress up as your favorite character from Star Wars and enjoy this special day! A fun and exciting afternoon awaits with a storytime, Book Babies crafts and snacks, all with a special Star Wars theme. Bring a Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. friend or bring the whole family. No storytime May 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30, July 4 and 29, August 5, 8, 12 and 15 Friday Frenzy Ages: 0 to 12 months, accompanied by an adult Fridays, June 14 and July 19, 4:30 p.m. It’s baby’s first storytime experience. With lots of songs, rhymes Ages: 5 to 10 years and cuddles, caregiver and child will establish a strong foundation Kids can join the library for a fun filled afternoon of arts and crafts. for future literacy and a lifetime of learning. Put your creative side to use and artistically express yourself by creating something cool to take home. Registration is required. Wonderful Ones Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. Wild Wednesday No storytime May 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30, July 4 and 29, Wednesday, June 19 and July 24, 4:30 p.m. August 5, 8, 12 and 15 Ages: 5 to 10 years Ages: 12 to 24 months, accompanied by an adult Fun filled, hands-on activities covering a variety of topics. An energetic storytime to match the energy of beginning walkers. Participants will find opportunities to exercise their STREAM skills, Caregiver and child participate in active songs, whole body learn basic home economics practices and have fun literacy movements and stories to continue exposure to literature and experiences. Registration is required. language. Children’s Matinee Movie Terrific 2s & 3s Saturdays, June 8 and July 6, 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. Ages: 3 to 12 years No storytime May 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, July 30 and 31, Gather at the library for a fun afternoon with a movie and free August 6, 7, 13 and 14 refreshments. Registration is required. Ages: 2 to 3 years, accompanied by an adult A lively mix of songs, finger-plays and stories encourage LEGO Club boisterous toddlers in their growing love of books. Saturday, June 15 and July 13 Ages: 5 to 12 years Fantastic 4s & 5s Do you like building with LEGOs? Join our LEGO club meetings Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. and participate in themed build events. Participants will build No storytime May 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29, July 30 and 31, vehicles, buildings and more during this hour-long program. August 6, 7, 13 and 14 Registration is required. Ages: 4 to 5 years, accompanied by an adult With music, stories and fun, this storytime helps to strengthen Tommy Terrific’s Wacky Magic children’s pre-literacy skills and to prepare them for a bright future Tuesday, June 11, 4:30 p.m. of reading. Ages: 5 to 12 years Join Tommy Terrific for a fun-filled show. Saturday Stories Saturdays, 10 a.m. Mr. Bond and the Science Guys Present “Space!” No storytime May 11, 18 and 25, June 1, July 27, August 3, Tuesday, June 25, 4:30 p.m. 10 and 17 Ages: 5 to 12 years Ages: All, accompanied by an adult Learn with Mr. Bond how science is building a better world. Join Start the weekend off right with storytime. With music, stories and us for this fun, interactive and educational science show. fun, this storytime prepares children of all ages with the skills and foundations of literacy and a lifetime of learning. N.H.E.C.M. Tuesday, July 16, 4:30 p.m. Ages: 5 to 12 years Learn about N.H.E.C.M.’s animals during a special presentation.

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 43 4/11/19 10:25 AM Mr. Magic Nick presents “Blast Off With Books” Magic Mr. Nick for Special Populations Thursday, July 25, 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, 7 p.m. Ages: 5 to 12 years Ages: All Have a fun and amazing time with Mr. Magic Nick! “Blast Off With “Blast Off With Books” will feature Chula the Chihuahua, fun and Books” will feature Chula the Chihuahua, fun and amazing magic, amazing magic, space jokes and facts and storytelling. space jokes and facts and storytelling.

PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS AND TEENS GERMANTOWN REGIONAL Pre-registration is not required for tween programs unless HISTORY AND GENEALOGY CENTER otherwise stated. For more information or to register for a program, call 757-7323. The Germantown Regional History and Genealogy Center, at Tween Time 7779 Poplar Pike, serves as a repository and research center Thursday, June 6 and July 11, 4:30 p.m. for materials related to history and genealogy. The GRHGC Ages: 9 to 12 years has more than 15,000 reference materials in its collection. Participate in games, crafts and other activities based on popular Materials are available for the United States and some European books. Bring a friend and join the fun. Pre-registration is required. countries. The Tennessee Genealogical Society is also located in the Center. Information about the Society is available at tngs.org. Tween Craft Club Sunday, June 23 and July 28 Hours: Mondays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Ages: 9 to 12 years 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m. Be inspired and entertained by designing your own art at our to 4 p.m. open craft table. Pre-registration is required. The Center will be closed Sunday, May 12, for Mother’s Day; Painting and Pastries for Teens Sunday and Monday, May 26 and 27, for Memorial Day; Mondays, June 24 and July 29, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16, for Father’s Day; and Thursday, July 4, for Ages: 13 to 18 years Independence Day. Enjoy an hour of relaxation and creativity where you can indulge in coffee, pastries and painting with fellow teens each month. Tennessee Genealogical Society programs are open to the Supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required. public. There is a small charge to non-members for selected TGS programs. Programs are free to members of TGS, except PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS the biannual seminars which are discounted. Pre-register for Special populations programs are designed for individuals all programs at TNGS.org. Space may be limited. For more with intellectual or physical disabilities and their families and information, call 757-8480. caregivers. Pre-registration is not required unless otherwise noted. For more information or to register for a program, call Genealogy 101: Military Records 757-7323. Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m. Join John Ware for this session in the Genealogy 101 Lecture Tommy Terrific for Special Populations Series, designed for those new to family research to learn insights Tuesday, June 11, 7 p.m. and skill-building techniques. Free for Tennessee Genealogical Ages: All Society members; $5 for non-members. Join Tommy Terrific for a wacky, educational magic show. Using Dropbox for Genealogy Galaxy Dance for Special Populations Saturday, May 18, 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, 7 to 10 p.m. Join us as Sherri Onorati presents the ins and outs of the file The Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike hosting service Dropbox and how it can be used in genealogy Ages: 16 and up and genealogical research. Free for Tennessee Genealogical Have an out-of-this-world time during our space-themed summer Society members; $5 for non-members. dance. Pre-registration is required and begins May 24. Genealogy 101: Immigration and Naturalization Records Mr. Bond and the Science Guys for Special Populations Tuesday, May 21, 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, 7 p.m. Join Tina Sansone for this session in the Genealogy 101 Lecture Ages: All Series, designed for those new to family research to learn insights Learn with Mr. Bond how science is building a better world as Mr. and skill-building techniques. Free for Tennessee Genealogical Bond and the Science Guys Present “Space!” Society members; $5 for non-members.

N.H.E.C.M. for Special Populations Let’s Discuss It Tuesday, July 16, 7 p.m. Saturdays, May 25, June 22, July 27 and August 24, 10:30 a.m. Ages: All This popular genealogy and technology discussion group Learn about N.H.E.C.M.’s animals during a special presentation features a variety of topics from new research and technology featuring live creatures. sites to databases and software tips. The first hour will be led by

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 44 4/11/19 10:28 AM John Ware, with an additional presenter to be announced for the Becoming a member at Germantown Athletic Club is making a second hour. Free to everyone. commitment for a better you. We offer a variety of plans to meet your needs. Choose “membership” at GACfitness.org or call State Archives Seminar 757-7370 for more information. Saturday, June 15, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Pickering Center, 7771 Poplar Pike Hours: Monday to Thursday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 5 a.m. to Fee: $20 for TNGS members, $30 for non-members 9 p.m., Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Tennessee Genealogical Society is hosting this event on the use of state archives. Representatives from the Learn more about the Club at GACfitness.org. We are Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas Archives and/or Library @GermantownAthleticClub on Facebook, @GtownAC on will be presenting. Each state will present sessions on the Twitter and GtownAC on Instagram. basic functions, services and contents of their state archives. Additionally, they will have presentations on document CHILD CARE preservation, identification, photo care and management and tracing your African-American ancestors. Germantown Athletic Club provides children of all ages a fun and healthy environment. We believe healthy lifestyles start early. Turn Your Brick Wall into a Yellow Brick Road by Children are welcome in the Club’s Child Care area for up to Kim Richardson two hours daily while parents exercise. A variety of activities are Thursday, June 27, 10:30 a.m. offered during Child Care visits such as Les Mills Born to Move® Fee: Free for TNGS members, $5 for non-members virtual fitness classes, arts and crafts, holiday parties and much A “brick wall” is not the end of the line for research. more. Choose “kids” at GACfitness.org for more information. Kim Richardson’s presentation will discuss the most common oversights in genealogy research and how to avoid being EVENTS stuck, exploring ways to determine if more research can be done to solve your problem and analyzing the documents you Chill & Grill have to make sure every lead is followed to the fullest. Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee: Free for members Introduction to Genealogy Software: Family Tree Maker and Kick the summer off with a cookout by the pool. Bring blankets, Roots Magic lawn chairs and an appetite for burgers and hot dogs. This event is Saturday, June 29, 10 a.m. free for Club members only. No R.S.V.P. is needed for the cookout. Fee: Free for TNGS members, $5 for non-members Not sure which genealogy software program to choose? FITNESS The Tennessee Genealogical Society will be conducting an introduction to the four most popular programs. This session Personal Training covers Family Tree Maker and Roots Magic. Fee: $30 to $90 per session, by appointment only Needing to get back on track or aiming to go to the next Introduction to Genealogy Software: Legacy Family Tree and level? The Club’s certified personal trainers can help! Family Tree Builder Options include one-on-one, partner and small group training Saturday, July 20, 2019, 10 a.m. packages. Choose “fitness” at GACfitness.org to connect with a Fee: Free for TNGS members, $5 for non-members certified personal trainer. Not sure which genealogy software program to choose? The Tennessee Genealogical Society will be conducting an introduction Group Fitness Classes to the four most popular programs. This session covers Legacy Free to members, the Club offers over 100 classes Family Tree and Family Tree Builder. weekly including Zumba®, Les Mills BODYPUMP™, BODYFLOW™ and Rp.m.™, yoga, pilates, water aerobics, strength, cycle and Silver Sneakers®. Classes are led by certified instructors. Les Mills™ Virtual classes are available to members GERMANTOWN when live classes are not in session. ATHLETIC CLUB YOUTH ACTIVITIES

The Germantown Athletic Club is located in the heart of Kids Night Out Germantown neighboring the Germantown Performing Arts June 8 and July 13, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Center and Municipal Park. The Club’s variety of amenities and Fee: members $20, each additional sibling $10 services attracts fitness enthusiasts of all types. Mix fitness with Every kid deserves a special night out… and so do you! Kids Night pleasure with group fitness classes, indoor and outdoor pools, Out is open to children ages 1 through 11 years old. Children will the very latest in cardio and strength training equipment and so be divided by age groups. We provide dinner, crafts and other fun much more. activities for your children while you get some pleasant time to yourself. Older children will also swim. For more information, contact the Youth Activities Department at 751-5710 or choose “kids” at GACfitness.org.

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Full Day Summer Camp AQUATICS Mondays through Fridays, May 27 to August 2, 7 a.m. The Club offers an indoor, eight-lane lap pool, hot tub, 25 meter to 6 p.m. outdoor pool and splash park. Dance the calories away in water Fee: members $140, non members $155 aerobics or learn to swim! The outdoor pool is open Memorial Day First grade through grade 6 participate in many activities through Labor Day. For more information, contact the Aquatics including swimming, arts and crafts, fitness classes and much Department at 757-7366 or choose “aquatics” at GACfitness.org. more! This program serves school-age children and is a great way to meet new friends and have fun in a safe, caring environment. Dive-In Movies Group swim lessons are also offered during camp hours for an Thursdays, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 additional fee. For more information, contact the Youth Activities Club members enjoy a movie-going experience unlike any other! Department at 751-5710 or choose “kids” at GACfitness.org. Children and parents are welcome to float in the pool or relax in a lounge chair while watching a family-friendly G or PG-rated movie Bits, Bytes and Bots Summer Camps under the stars. Movies begin at dusk every Thursday throughout Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to noon July. There is no fee for this event. Fee: members $175, non members $190, After Care noon to 6 p.m., $50 Group Youth Swim Lessons (Levels 1 through 6) June 3 to 7 Robots & Robots Weekdays June 17 to 21 Video Game Design Mondays through Thursdays, May 28 to August 1 July 15 to 19 Lego Movie Magic (eight 50-minute lessons) For more information, contact the Youth Activities Department at Fee: members $90, non-members $105 per session 751-5710 or choose “kids” at GACfitness.org. The prerequisite for each level is successful demonstration of skills taught in the preceding level. There are no refunds or make-up BIRTHDAY PARTIES days. For more information, contact the Aquatics Department at Celebrate your next birthday party at the outdoor pool, indoor pool 757-7366 or choose “aquatics” at GACfitness.org. or gym. Outdoor party packages start at $335 and include 90 Session 1 May 28 through June 6 minutes at the outdoor pool, birthday cake, ice cream and juice for Session 2 June 10 through 20 25. Indoor parties start at $225 and include 90 minutes in the Session 3 June 24 through July 5 indoor pool or gym and 30 minutes in the party room, birthday Session 4 July 8 through 18 cake, ice cream and juice for 12. Fees apply for food add-ons and Session 5 July 22 through Aug 1 additional guests. Choose “kids” at GACfitness.org or contact Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4: 9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 4:30 p.m., 751-5711 to get your party started! 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Levels 5 and 6: 11:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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021-048_Calendar_Go_Summer_2019.indd 46 4/11/19 10:34 AM Group Youth Swim Lessons (Levels 1 through 6) American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED Saturdays Courses Saturdays, June 8 to July 27 (eight 50-minute lessons) May 20, 4 to 9 p.m., June 17, 4 to 9 p.m. or July 13, Fee: members $90, non-members $105 per session 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Levels 1 and 2: 10:30 a.m. Fee: members $75, non-members $90 Levels 3, 4, 5 and 6: 11:30 a.m. Be prepared for emergency situations through this two-year certification. Online and live training options are available. For Group Youth Swim Lessons (Level 7) Saturdays more information, contact the Aquatics Department at 757-7366 Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. (four 50-minute lessons) or choose “aquatics” at GACfitness.org. Fee: members $45, non-members $60 per session Session 1: June 8 through 29 Germantown Swim Team Session 2: July 6 through 27 Germantown Athletic Club is the proud home of Germantown Swim Team. This competitive, year-round Baby & Me Group Swim Lessons team is supported by volunteers. Through advancing Saturdays at 10 a.m. (four 50-minute lessons) the sport of swimming, recruiting new athletes to the sport and Fee: members $60, nonmembers $75 per session providing them with high-quality coaching, GST provides a safe, Session 1: June 8 through 29 enjoyable and productive training atmosphere while encouraging Session 2: July 6 through 27 competition at the highest possible level. Visit Germantown Gators Swim Team at gstswimming.com for more information or Group Adult Swim Lessons (Levels 1 and 2) email [email protected]. Sundays at 2 p.m. (four 50-minute lessons) Fee: members $45, non-members $60 per session Session 1: June 9 through 30 Session 2: July 7 through 28 GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY THEATRE Private Swim Lessons Fee: members $35, non-members $50 Prefer a more private setting? Develop a more efficient Located at 3037 Forest Hill Irene Road, GCT strives to entertain, stroke, learn how to swim or improve timing in a one-on-one educate, engage and enrich the community through theatrical setting. Private lessons are available for adults and children. Choose programming. In addition to a main season, the theatre hosts “aquatics” at GACfitness.org to connect with a swim lesson instructor./ education and outreach programs for children and teens, encouraging the continued development of creativity and American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and imagination. For additional information, visit GCTcomeplay.org or Re-Certification call 453-7447. Re-certification fee: members $75, non-members $90 Become a Certified American Red Cross Lifeguard. 2019 SUMMER CAMPS Prerequisites for the certification include swimming 300 yards consistently, retrieving a 10-pound brick and treading water for two THE GREATEST SHOW! minutes. All sessions must be attended. There are no refunds or Join us for a summer of fun as we become dancers, musicians, make-up days. Re-certification classes will be offered on the last day of clowns, singers, acrobats and magicians. Each camp will be unique each session. For more information, contact the Aquatics Department and feature music from The Greatest Showman as well other at (901) 757-7366 or choose “aquatics” at GACfitness.org. Broadway musicals. These camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Session 1 May 4, 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Session 1 A Million Dreams-Exploring What’s Possible Session 2 May 29, 30 and 31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3 through 7 Session 3 June 21, 22 and 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Session 2 Come Alive-Making Magic Happen Session 4 August 2, 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 10 through 14 Certification Fee: members $200, non-members $215 Session 3 This is Me-Celebrating My Uniqueness June 17 through 21 American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor Course Session 4 The Greatest Show-The Magic of Performance May 16, 17 and 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 through 28 Fee: members $300, non-members $315 Ages: 6 years and up This course will certify participants as an instructor in Fee: $225 per session (discounts available for those reserving American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, Shallow Water Lifeguard, First multiple sessions) Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Oxygen. All sessions must be attended. For more information, contact the Aquatics Department at 757-7366 or choose “aquatics” at GACfitness.org.

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THIS IS ME - Senior Conservatory native South Carolinians who mix traditions of the Lowcountry July 8 through 12 with large doses of jazz, gospel, funk and R&B. Award-winning Ages: 12 to 18 musicians Clint Holmes, Take 6, Nnenna Freelon and Kirk Whalum Fee: $200 will present Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Come be a part of this intensive musical theatre character Charles. Ray Charles was the very first person to perform at study dedicated to helping students transform themselves GPAC on November 19, 1994. For tickets and information, visit into a favorite role through acting, singing and dancing. The GPACweb.com or call the box office at 751-7500. conservatory will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Students must register for this event by June 14 to be included in the GPAC 2019-2020 SEASON conservatory. October 4, 2019 Opening Night! An Evening with GUYS AND DOLLS, Jr. Sutton Foster Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, August 1 through 18 October 19, 2019 Eliane Elias One of Broadway’s most hilarious shows, Guys and Dolls has November 9, 2019 The Silk Road Ensemble been described as the perfect musical comedy. It is primarily November 23, 2019 Béla Fleck and the Flecktones based on Damon Runyon’s short story “The Idyll of Miss Sarah featuring Victor Wooten, Brown,” which describes the unlikely romance between a pure-at- Roy "Futureman" Wooten and heart urban missionary and a slick Broadway gambler. Howard Levy January 11, 2020 The Stanley Clarke Band January 18, 2020 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder February 1, 2020 Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton GERMANTOWN PERFORMING February 8, 2020 Spyro Gyra ARTS CENTER (GPAC) February 22 to 23, 2020 Collage Dance Collective February 29, 2020 Georgia on My Mind: Celebrating the Music of Ray Charles featuring Clint Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) will celebrate its 25th Holmes, Take 6, Nnenna Freelon and Anniversary Season beginning October 4, 2019 through April Kirk Whalum 17, 2020. The festive lineup includes artists who have appeared March 28, 2020 Pilobolus–Shadowland: at GPAC many times to rave reviews, including Béla Fleck and The New Adventure the Flecktones, Ricky Skaggs, Spyro Gyra and Pilobolus. It also April 17, 2020 Ranky Tanky features incredible new acts like Ranky Tanky, a gifted band of

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