BEA Community Calendar for the week of July 2, 2026
July
July 3 – Deadline to register for Camp Bolivar Day Camp (July 14 – 17), for Bolivar Middle School students, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. daily, 211 N. Washington St., Bolivar (check- in and pick-up at City Hall), Register online at www.cityofbolivar.com. For more information, contact Sarah Rice at 731-658-9545 or by email to sarah.rice. cityofbolivar@gmail.com.
July 3 – Red, White & Bolivar Independence Day Celebration, Sand Beach Lake, 575 E Market St., Gates Open: 5:30 p.m., featuring food vendors, entertainment at 7:30 p.m., and the largest fireworks show in Hardeman County at 9:30 p.m. July 3 - 4 – 4th of July Celebration, hosted by the Hornsby Fire Department, Location: Hornsby Baptist Church, featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, and fireworks July 3 at 6:00 p.m., and barbeque Lunch at 11:30 a.m. on July 4.
July 4 – City of Hickory Valley July 4th, 250 years celebration, Women’s Auxiliary of Hickory Fire Department, featuring food, games, and music. Food: 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
July 4 – Open Air on the Square Summer Concert Series, 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m., Bolivar Courthouse Square, featuring food trucks, serving BBQ, soul food, and festival favorites to top regional bands that keep the crowd dancing all night.
July 7 – Tomato Contest, Bolivar Farmers Market, Enter Entries: 9:00 a.m., Judging: 10:00 a.m., Youth & Adult Categories: largest, weirdest shape, three best red tomatoes, three best green tomatoes, 10 best cherry tomatoes, best tomato dish cold, best tomato dish cooked. For more information, call the Hardeman County Extension Office 731-658-2421.
July 8 – FREE Movie Day: Ice Age Dawn of the Dinosaurs, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 8 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “Garden Favorites in Bloom” by Celeste Scott. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731-658-2421.
July 9 – Paws to Read Storytime, 10:00 a.m., Senior Spark, 1:30 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 10 – Snakes and Birds of TN with Chickasaw State Park, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 10 – Cardio Drumming, 11:00 a.m., Dance Drumming, 11:30 a.m., Senior Spark, 12:00 p.m., Book Banter Brigade, 1:00 p.m., Movie Night Friday, 3:30 p.m., Middleton Community Library, 731-376-0680.
July 10 – Volunteer Event, Hardeman County Democratic Party, Location: Bolivar Behavioral Rehabilitation Center, 5:30 p.m., Bring: toiletries, goodies, and snacks for the residents. Monthly meeting to follow at 6:45 p.m., The Timbers Building, (directly behind KFC), 500 W. Market St., Bolivar.
July 11 – Anime Club, 11:00 a.m., Middleton Community Library, 731-376-0680.
July 13 – Brown Bag Book Club, 12:00 p.m., Junk Journal for Adults, 1:00 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731- 658-3436.
July 15 – FREE Movie Day: Journey 2 the Mysterious Land, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 15 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “Getting to Know Tennessee Trees” by Candace Herron. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731-658-2421.
July 16 – Mike Walker’s Lasting Impressions show, Hardeman County Arts Council, Luez Theatre, 219 N Main St., Bolivar, 7:00 p.m., Tickets: $34.50. Purchase online at www.hcactn.org or call 731- 658-2787. An incredibly talented mimic, Walker brings his repertoire of more than 50 celebrities to one stage. He also expertly performs his own music in this show, channeling a variety of singers, including Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Justin Beiber, Journey, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart, and Elvis Presley. His peers have dubbed him “The man with the golden voice.”
July 17 – Cardio Drumming, 11:00 a.m., Dance Drumming, 11:30 a.m., Senior Spark, 12:00 p.m., Movie Night Friday, 3:30 p.m., Middleton Community Library, 731-376-0680.
July 17 – STEM Session: Make Volcanoes, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 18 – Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser, VFW Post 2949, 323 E. Market St., Bolivar, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., featuring music, a gun raffle ($10/ticket), memorabilia display, and good food, Fish Fry Tickets: $20, Contact: Gary Barber 731-659-1302. All proceeds support our veterans and our community.
July 22 – FREE Movie Day: The Croods, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 22 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “Safety & Sanitation in the Garden” by Jessica Maestas & Joseph Seago. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731-658-2421.
July 23 – Therapy Dog Storytime for ages 0-6, 10:00 a.m., Senior Spark, 1:30 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 24 – Cardio Drumming, 11:00 a.m., Dance Drumming, 11:30 a.m., Senior Spark, 12:00 p.m., Movie Night Friday, 3:30 p.m., Middleton Community Library, 731-376-0680.
July 28 – Fossil Dig (registration required), 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 29 – FREE Movie Day: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Bolivar Hardeman County Library, 731-658-3436.
July 29 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “Soil Testing” by Dr. Robert Florence. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731-658-2421.
July 31 – Cardio Drumming, 11:00 a.m., Dance Drumming, 11:30 a.m., Senior Spark, 12:00 p.m., Movie Night Friday, 3:30 p.m., Board Game Night, 4:00 p.m., Middleton Community Library, 731-376-0680.
August
August 1 – Open Air on the Square Summer Concert Series, 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.,Bolivar Courthouse Square, featuring food trucks, serving BBQ, soul food, and festival favorites to top regional bands that keep the crowd dancing all night. (Other dates include September 5 and October 3).
August 5 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “Estate Planning” by Leann Hopper. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731-658-2421.
August 12 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “Disaster Emergency Preparedness” by Rita Fleming. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731- 658-2421.
August 19 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “Fall Gardening in West Tennessee” by Mary Stiles. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731- 658-2421.
August 26 – Lunch N Learn Series, 12:00 p.m., UT/TSU Extension Office, 210 Vildo Rd., Bolivar, featuring the topic “TN Smart Yards & Master Gardener Information” by Rachel Howell. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and grow with us! For more information, call 731-658-2421.
Ongoing & Monthly
Bolivar Farmer’s Market, Tuesday and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 110 LaFayette St., featuring fresh fruits and vegetables in season, homemade goods, and a chance to support local growers and vendors.
Grand Junction Farmer’s Market, Saturdays 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Laffayette Gin, 216 Hwy 57, Grand Junction, Contact the City Hall at 731-764-2871 if you are interested in becoming a vendor.
Rotary Club – Every Tuesday, 12:00 p.m., Backwoods of Bolivar. Info: 731- 658-4000 (Debbie Moore)
Civitan Club – 2nd Thursday monthly, 6:00 p.m., Backwoods of Bolivar.
Free Summer Meals Program, Southwest Human Resource Agency, For: all kids and teens 18 and under. They can enjoy FREE home delivered meals at your location once a week, featuring seven breakfast and seven suppers for each child in your home. Contact: 731-513-7262
Chair Aerobics led by Mellissa McTizic, every first and third Thursday of each month, Location: National Guard, 1600 W Market St., Bolivar. Chair Aerobics is a low-impact workout that keeps you moving, strengthens your body, and helps you burn calories all from the comfort of your chair. Don’t underestimate the power of a seated workout!
Donation Drives
Carl Perkins Exchange Club needs monetary donations, school supplies, hygiene items, canned goods. Contact Monica Goodman 731-659-2373
Little Lamb Ministries, Dixie Hills Baptist Church, Purpose: a ministry for expectant mothers in need of baby necessities in Hardeman County and surrounding areas, Accepts donations of gently used: baby clothes (all sizes), toys, books, shoes (all sizes), towels & wash cloths, burp rags, baby furniture, etc.; Contact: Karen Lawson 731-694-5550 or Megan Howell 731-212-2000 to set up an appointment for donation drop off or pick up.
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