At the Millington Library
The Library hosts free Adult Ukulele Lessons every Monday at 5 p.m., and there are other events like Afternoon Storytime at the Millington Public Library. For more information, call 872-1585 or visit 4858 Navy Road in Millington.
Traffic Alert in Memphis until Fall 2023
SHELBY COUNTY, I-55/Crump:
November 2022 through Fall 2023: Utilizing proposed crossovers, both northbound and southbound I-55 traffic will be traveling in one lane in each direction in the southbound I-55 lanes until Fall 2023.
The ramp to continue onto southbound I-55 from the “Old Bridge” will remain reduced to one lane. Northbound Riverside Drive will remain open. Continuing demolition of both the Wisconsin Avenue bridge and the pedestrian bridge will occur along with other construction activities.
A lane reduction to 11’ lanes will be in place and necessary detours will be posted.
The following closures will remain in place until Fall 2023: Wisconsin Avenue, the northbound I-55 exit ramp to eastbound Crump Boulevard, the McLemore entrance ramp to northbound I-55, southbound Riverside Drive at Carolina Avenue including both the Channel 3 Drive entrance ramp from and exit ramp to southbound Riverside Drive, the northbound I-55 ramp and eastbound Crump Boulevard ramp from southbound Riverside Drive, the westbound Crump Boulevard to southbound I-55 ramp, the northbound I-55 inside lane from South Parkway to the northbound I-55 exit ramp.
Soul Out Ministries School Drive
Soul Out Ministries is giving away to grades third to seventh free school supplies beginning March 20 at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street. The days it will be available are Monday 2 to 5 p.m., Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday 2 to 5 p.m. Applications can be picked up and returned to Baker Community Center during normal business hours. The program will offer tutoring by retired teachers, educational games, arts, and crafts. Information for the free summer program will be provided before the end of the school year.
Senior Exercise
The senior exercise club meets Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street in Millington. For more information, call 873-5770.
Master Gardener Class Series
Thursday, February 23 at 5 p.m., Rain Gardens with Mary Wilder
Tuesday, February 28 at 10 a.m. Right Tree, Right Place with Tom Rieman
Tuesday, February 28 at 4 p.m. Youth Presentation: What Is Soil Worth? with Debbie Griste-Evans
Thursday, March 2 at 5 p.m. Growing in Raised Beds with Pam Beasley
Tuesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. Creating and Maintaining a Flower Bed with David Fuchs
Tuesday, March 7 at 4 p.m. Pollinators – Youth Presentation with Susan McKnight
Thursday, March 9 at 5 p.m. Drip Irrigation with Melisa Knirr
Millington Senior Club
The Millington Senior Citizen’s Club is meeting again Wednesdays at 10 a.m. with entertainment weekly. The club meets at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street. For more information, call 873-5770.
