City Of Collierville Updates

December 2007

Collierville Park, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department Registration for instructional programs will begin January 4th at the Collierville Community Center, Administration Office, 440 W. Powell Road. Please check the Park's website at colliervilleparks.org for detailed information or call 853-3225; new programs are always being added. If you would like to offer a program please contact Lida Gaither at 853-3225, or lgaither@ci.collierville.tn.us. Program information can also be found on Comcast Town Information Channel 17.

Magic on Main Street Movie Night Friday, December 7 at 6pm Continue your holiday celebration with a movie. Collierville Burch Library For kid, teen and adult focused fun check out the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. librarys web site (calender of events) at collierville.com/library

April -mid Novenber

Shade Tree Pickin' On The Square Friday nights from mid-April to mid-October (weather permitting) Musicians and listeners gather to enjoy an evening of bluegrass and old time music. Gatherings begin at 6:30pm and lasts until the last picker leaves. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments, families, and friends. All skill levels are welcome. For more information visit mainstreetcollierville.org.

August -National Night Out 2007

August 7th The Collierville Police Department recently announced that the Town of Collierville would again participate in the 24th Annual National Night Out Against Crime program. Mayor Kerley has proclaimed August 7th in the Town of Collierville as the “National Night Out Against Crime” All neighborhoods are invited and encouraged to participate in this special event. It will be held on Tuesday, August 7th. You can plan a neighborhood party or simply have everyone turn their porch lights on to recognize the event from 6 to 10 PM. Last year over 34 million people in 10,325 communities participated across the United States. The purpose of NNO is to increase crime awareness, generate support for anti-crime programs (such as Neighborhood Watch), and strengthen neighborhood spirit with police partnerships and to send a message to criminals that your neighborhood is organized against crime.

June- July-Sunset on the Square

16th Annual 2007 Sunset on the Square Summer Concert Series Every Thursday Night in June and July Average weekly attendance: 1,800-2,500+ Grab the family and join your friends and neighbors at the bandstand on the Square from 7-9pm for live music, food and fun. Each week offers a different musical group ranging from oldies rock to swing and country. Food vendors are on site offering their specialties.

May is Preservation Month
Various activities are offered throughout the month of May to celebrate Preservation Month. Area elementary schools and preschools are asked to participate in "Pennies for Preservation" where they will collect change throughout their school for the month of April. Funds collected will be used for Historic Church Markers. During May, individuals and businesses in the historic district are selected for awards for their efforts in preservation. This year Main Street Collierville will have their first "Pork for Preservation" sale. You can order your smoked butts and pick them up on Thursday, May 24, and Friday, May 25.

January:Update- City of Collierville Observed Holidays Winter/Spring 2007
New Year's Day - Monday, January 1

Regular scheduled pickup will move back a day.

Ex. Monday > Tuesday > Wednesday > Thursday > Friday.

No appliance pickup on Friday.
Martin Luther King, Jr Day – Monday, January 15 th
Regular scheduled pickup will move back a day.
Ex. Monday > Tuesday > Wednesday > Thursday > Friday
No appliance pickup on Friday.

Good Friday – Friday, April 6th
No appliance pickup on Friday.

Memorial Day – Monday, May 28th
Regular scheduled pickup will move back a day.
Ex. Monday > Tuesday > Wednesday > Thursday > Friday
No appliance pickup on Friday.

CERT Graduates
The next session of the Collierville Citizen Emergency Response Training is coming up. As you are aware, the purpose of the CERT program is to teach citizens decision-making and physical skills to help family and neighbors without placing themselves in unnecessary danger. In addition, this training will allow support of the Police and Fire Departments during a disaster.