Sports & Recreation

Independence Day Celebration in the Town of Collierville

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, May 17th, 8:21 am

Get ready for the 29th Annual Independence Day Celebration July 3, 2013 at H.W. Cox Park!

It begins at 6:00 P.M. with fireworks at 9:30 P.M.

It is a fun, festive and family friendly night!! Join your friends and neighbors for fun!

Call Sheila Moody at 901-457-2777 should you have any questions or need further information.

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The 5th Annual Symphony in the Garden in Collierville's Historic District

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Monday, May 6th, 7:16 am

The Germantown Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Ron Vernon, will provide a relaxing evening of entertainment in the beautiful rose garden at the home of Bob and Mary Jean Smith located in Collierville's lovely historic district. The seated concert features over 1,000 rose bushes as the backdrop for the symphony plus a wine reception. The rose gardens will be open for tours. All proceeds from this event benefit the Collierville Arts Council, a not-for-profit, tax exempt organizaton under IRC 501(c)3. Donations are also welcomed. Tickets are on sale now $25 & $35 a piece. They can be purchased at Banyan Tree Realtors, The Brooks Collection, and The Silver Caboose Restaurant.

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Collierville Youth Fishing Rodeo Is Back.

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, April 26th, 7:59 am

Mark it down on your calendars May 11, 2013 at W.C. Johnson Park Lake.

Registration and check-In will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Fishing starts at 9am and at 11am is the weigh in (smaller children may start weigh in at 10:30).

The event is free for boys & girls ages 12 & under

Prizes and trophies will be awarded for winners in different age categories.

It's sponsored by Town of Collierville, TWRA, Abra Auto Body Shop, Strike King Lure, Fayette County Bass Club, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, and Epiphany Lutheran Men's Group.

Please Sheila Moody at 901-457-2777 for more information.

Mason Gay, Ben McCrary, Autumn Morrison, Race Stewart 1st place in their age category

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Help Greg Graber "ROCK" through his ultra-marathon and support Lausanne

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, April 12th, 7:06 am

Mr. Greg Graber is the Head of the Middle School at Lausanne and he will be running an ultra-marathon in Frisco, Missouri on April 27. He needs encouragement to complete this grueling 31.06 mile (50K) run.

You can help Mr. Graber be a "Rock Star" and support this year's auction "Lausanne Rocks!" The form below will help people sign up so they can support him by giving one dollar or more per mile. For example, if you sponsor $1 per mile, $31 will benefit the auction!

Here's the link to help him run.

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'Healthy Kids Day' coming in Collierville

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 2:34pm

'Healthy Kids Day' coming in Collierville

The YMCA at Schilling Farms is hosting "Healthy Kids Day" on Saturday, April 27.

The event, held at the YMCA at 1185 Schilling Blvd. E, runs from 9 a.m. until noon.

Kids activities includes face painting, a jump rope demonstration, basketball free throw contest and much, much more. There's even a Family Zumba session.

The event is free for the whole family.

Click HERE or call 901-850-9622 to find out more.

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Youth Ministry Benefit Concert A Live Music Event

Submitted by Andrew Douglas on Friday, March 22nd, 7:35 am

It is the second Annual Youth Ministry Benefit Concert featuring John Angotti, Valerian and special guests St. Francis of Assisi Lifeteen Choir and Jacob McLemore.

Join in on Friday April 19, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. at 360 Bray Station Road in Collierville inside the Incarnation Catholic School Gymnasium.

Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for students.

All proceeds benefit Incarnation's Youth Ministry and it's sponsored by Joyful Noise DJs.

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