Hardeman County Community Calendar

The Hardeman County Music Commission presents Music on the Square featuring Dawg Creek on Friday, July 14 with Sparky Sparks opening the stage at 7:00 p.m. at the Bolivar Downtown Amphitheatre where there’s always a great family atmosphere and concessions.

The Summer Theater Project presents the play “Giving Voice to the Voiceless” featuring world renown Christian psalmist and comedienne Gwen Hopkins and cast at St. Paul CME Church at 808 Pruitt St., in Bolivar on Friday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free.

The Fair Theatre in Somerville will host an original stage play of “Endless Love” on Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are $15, $20 at the door. Call 609-1023 for more information.

The Bolivar Farmers Market is open on Saturdays and Tuesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Be there early for the best selection of beef, pork, plants, produce, baked goods and handmade items. If you would like to participate, Call Gerald Sykes, Market Manager at 731-609-2345. The Bolivar Farmers Market is part of PickTennessee. Go to www.picktnproducts.org for more info and where to find markets statewide.

Pocahontas Church of Christ will hold VBS on July 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All chidlren ages Pre K – completed grade 6 are welcome. Lunch will be provided. Calling all Superheroes for Bible lessons crafts, obstacle course and more as you learn to be heroes for God who have heart, wisdom, courage, hope and power.

Whiteville’s Second Annual Community Day will be held on July 15 at the Whiteville City Park. Free food, drinks and games. Bring a towel for water activities. Please take all food donations to the park at 6:00 p.m. on July 14.

The Bowden Hill CME Church will sponsor an “Appreciation and Love Day” service for their Pastor, Rev. Dr. Jellory S. Stokes on Sunday, July 16 at 2:00 p.m. Reverend George Beauregard, Pastor of Clover Chapel Baptist Church in Toone will be the featured speaker. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Hebron Baptist Church will have a Senior Luncheon at noon on Thursday, July 20. All seniors are welcome and invited to attend.

The APTA Car Wash Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, July 22 at First South Bank in Bolivar. All proceeds will benefit the APTA to use for badly needed upkeep and repairs for historic properties in HC. If you would like to contribute, call Renee Houston at 658-7912 or visit www.hardemancountyapta.org.

Friends of the Middleton Library will host Movie Night on Friday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m., with free admission. Concessions will be available and donations will be accepted with all proceeds benefiting programs at the Middleton Library.

Brints Chapel Baptist Church will have a prayer service on Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00 p.m. Due to game night, VBS and commencement, there will be no fellowship meals in July.

The Crowder 45th Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, August 6 at the City Park in Bolivar from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information call 659-2891 or 609-9443.

The Pillars will host Ghost Hunting 101 with Stones River Paranormal on August 12. Tickets are $60.00 per person and are available at www.stonesriverparanormal.com/events. You must be 18 years or older to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., starts at 7:00 p.m., and ends at 3:00 a.m. Questions about the event or The Pillars or Little Courthouse Museum. Visit StonesRiverParanormal.Com or call Renee Houston of the Hardeman County APTA at 731-518-8058 and see B7.

The Bolivar Senior Center has activities every week including Bingo on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., Medicare representative on the third Monday of each month, birthday celebrations, day trips and special guests. If you are a senior 60+, then you’re invited to participate. Call 658-4320 for more information.

The Bolivar - Hardeman County Library has many activities for all ages this summer including a Summer Reading and Food Program. Call 658-3436. Stop by and pick up their summer calendar, contribute to their Million Penny Challenge and visit the Common Grounds Coffee Bar. To see a list of their activities and times, visit their facebook page.

The Lee Ola Roberts Library in Whiteville will run their Summer Reading/Food Program through August 4 from Noon – 1:00 p.m. each day with guest speakers every Tuesday and Thursday.

The APTA Sampler II Cookbook is full of good ol Southern recipes and history. Help preserve Tennessee’s antiquities all year long. $20 each, stop by On the Square Gallery and Gifts or order yours today by calling 658-7912. Join the APTA, visit www.hardemancountyapta.org and follow them on facebook at The Pillars and Little Courthouse Museum.

Bolivar AA Meetings are held Monday, Tuesday and Fridays from 8:00-9:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 218 W. Market St. Call Stephanie Galloway at 609-9679 for more information.

The GED (HiSET) Prep Class at the Grand Junction Library is held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. It’s free, call 731-764-2716 for more information.

Bolivar General Hospital hosts an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on the second Monday of each month (July 10) at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. For more details call Sara Skinner at 659-0216 before 4:00 p.m.

The Hardeman County Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is a program that can help if you suspect child abuse call the Hardeman County office at 659-2373 or the 24-hour hotline at 1-877-237-0004. Your call will be kept confidential.

The BiPolar/Depression Support Group will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Horizons Peer Support Center on 428 Market Street in Bolivar. For more information call Shirley Kelley at 609-9318.

You can keep up to date with Community Events by checking the Chamber of Commerce website at hardemancountytn.com