CONTACT INFORMATION:
Kate Armitage, Director
Arts, Recreation, Parks & Communications
City of Millington
KArmitage@CityofMillington.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CITY OF MILLINGTON ARTS RECREATION & PARKS LAUNCHES SUMMER OF FUN
MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE (JUNE 9, 2014) - If you are looking for something to do this summer, Millington Arts, Recreation & Parks has a summer of fun planned for the entire family. In addition to youth sports and a variety of senior programming, the department has a few new and exciting activities planned for June and July. "The Summer of Fun programming is designed to engage the community in something fun and educational," said Kate Armitage, Director of Arts, Recreation & Parks. "I particularly like that the we are bringing much of the programming into our parks. This not only better utilizes our green spaces, but makes it convenient for families to walk to the parks for events," said Armitage.
The Summer of Fun Environmental Club and Arts in the Parks programs not only engage the community but will also improve the aesthetics. These programs will meet in different parks each week. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult or must be pre registered with the department. The Environmental Club meets every Monday from 9 AM - noon for a fun and educational program that includes a hands on landscaping improvement project in a Millington park. The program is open to all age groups. All materials will be provided and there is no fee to participate. Every Wednesday morning the Harvell Civic Center Gym is open from 9:00 AM - noon for roller skating. The cost is $5 per skater. Fridays are set aside for Arts in the Parks from 9:00 AM - noon. Join this group and spruce up Millington's parks with a splash of paint. Just bring your imagination! All materials will be provided and there is no fee to participate. This program is open to all ages.
Movies in the Parks will be coming to a park near you every Friday night in June and July. The cost is $5 per adult, children 12 and under are FREE. Every Saturday morning at the Millington Farmers' Market, the department has programming planned from gardening seminars to bluegrass picking, and arts and crafts projects. There is always some fun at the Millington Farmers'' Market. On Saturday nights, bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer concert series by the lake at USA Stadium every other Saturday in June and July. Concert is FREE, $5 per carload parking fee. Concessions will be sold. For more information on the Summer of Fun programming or to register your child for a program, call 901.873.5770.
ABOUT MILLINGTON, TENNESSEE
Located just minutes from Memphis, Millington enjoys an exceptional quality of life for an estimated 10,000 citizens. Quality education, recreation and economic growth make Millington a great place to live, work and play. Millington education offers a variety of public and private, faith based schools and various colleges, universities and technical institutions to serve the area. In 2004 The University of Memphis opened its Millington Campus and offers undergraduate and graduate courses in numerous fields of study. Millington is home to Naval Support Activity Mid-South, Ingram Micro, Memphis International Raceway, USA Stadium, Mirimichi and other golf courses providing opportunities for economic growth and world-class recreation. Millington’s West Tennessee Regional Business Center, a publicly owned business and industry center, features 1900 acres of prime industrial space with easy access to the Millington Regional Jetport and the Canadian National Railroad. True intermodal transportation and shipping, makes Millington the perfect place for business. Widely known as “Flag City, USA”, Millington truly offers the best of the Mid-South.
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