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Summer On The Square Concert Series Continues July 9th

SUNSET ON THE SQUARE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Wolf River Rednecks featured entertainment on July 9th

Presented by Main Street Collierville

 

The Wolf River Rednecks rock out a mix of traditional southern rock, country and blues favorites creating an electrifying chemistry with the audience, that is immediately evident when they are on stage.

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Green Teams: Engaging Employees in Sustainability

The following came from greenbiz.com

Today, as green becomes more mainstream, a growing number of employees want to work for a company committed to sustainability and seek a work setting where the green practices they value at home are being implemented at the office.

Green teams are self organized, grassroots and cross functional groups of employees who voluntarily come together to educate, inspire and empower employees around sustainability. They identify and implement specific solutions to help their organization operate in a more environmentally sustainable fashion.

New Green Cabins at David Crockett State Park

The following came from Tennessee recycling coalition

www.trc-online.org

 The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation unveiled David Crockett State Park’s seven new, energy efficient Green Cabins on Monday June 6.  The Green Cabins offer new technologies addressing energy efficiency, pollution prevention, children’s health and stormwater management, in addition to easily transferable energy conservation practices.  Upon silver certification as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the new cabins will mark the first of their kind in a Tennessee State Park.

 

 

An environmental fo

Living in Earthquake Country Seminar in Collierville July 15th

 

The presentation will include “lessons learned” from recent earthquakes and

implications for the Central United States.

 

 

 

• Earthquake History, Current Activity, and Scientific

Uncertainties in the New Madrid Seismic Zone

• Estimating the Earthquake Hazard and Vulnerability

• Local Factors Controlling Ground Shaking

• Potential Impacts for Collierville

The Town of Collierville is organizing this town meeting to raise awareness of earthquake hazards in our community. Local officials and Emergency Management representatives will be on hand for a meet-and-greet with refreshments. Door prizes will be given away and include emergency Backpacks and Preparedness tools. Don’t miss this chance to be informed,

BE READY!

 

 

 

OVERVIEW FOR COLLIERVILLE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

6:30-7:00 Reception and Refreshments

7:00-7:45 Living in Earthquake Country - Gary Patterson

7:45-8:00 Collierville Prepares - Mayor Stan Joyner, Local EMA, CERT

 

 

CENTER FOR EARTHQUAKE RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

THURSDAY, JULY 15TH

HARRELL PERFORMING ARTS THEATER

440 West Powell Road

 

Featured speaker Gary Patterson is the Information Services Director and Geologist at the University of Memphis Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI) and Executive Director of the West Tennessee Seismic Safety Commission. He is a native Memphian who has studied earthquakes in the U.S. and abroad for the past 15 years.

YOGA classes

Press release:

YOGA classes are held every Tuesday evening at CrossRoads United
> Methodist Church, 9315 E. Shelby Dr., Collierville, TN 38017 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
> Contact the church office at 737-3776 to register or for more information.

Shelby County Trustee's office has new phone number

Press release:

SHELBY COUNTY TRUSTEE’S OFFICE HAS A NEW PHONE NUMBER
Shelby County Trustee, Regina Morrison Newman, announces a new telephone number for
property tax information.
Beginning July 1, 2010, taxpayers with questions or those simply needing information may
contact the Trustee Customer Service Center at (901) 432-4TAX (4829).

Collierville Independence Day Celebration Set For Saturday

Bring your family & friends to enjoy live entertainment, good food, children's activities and a spectacular fireworks show - Don't forget your lawn chairs!

Food & Beverage Vendors will be located in the parking lot at H. W. Cox Jr. Park.

Veterans Hospitality Pavilion, with light refreshments & beverages, will again be hosted by the Town of Collierville to honor our Veterans & their families.

Skip the traffic & enjoy a ride with FREE Shuttle service that will travel between Collierville High School and H. W. Cox Jr  Park, 5:30 p.m.