(Left) Dane Williams (standing) and a group of friends enjoy some family restaurant pizza and the festivities at the Rec Room, 3000 Broad Avenue, on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The free event hosted by the Rec Room, started at 6 pm and lasted until 9 pm. Individuals from all over Memphis dropped by to participate in the NBA Grizzlies Trivia and Watch Party special and Memphis NBA Draft Night traditional event with Kevin Cerrito, Anthony Sain, and Cam Rose. The trivia event featured Grizz-themed prizes as giveaways during the commercials that aired following the Grizzlies pick at No. 2. Trivia prizes were awarded for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, Best Team Name, and the team with the most Grizz spirit. Story and Pictures by Dr. Yvonne D. Nelson There is a new trend taking hold of and in America these days and its called “Axe Throwing!” Axe throwing “is a lumberjack competitive-type sport where competitors throw axes at targets, sort of like darts, with the goal of hitting the bullseye.” You can now sharpen your axe throwing skills at the Civil Axe Throwing, 3020 Broad Avenue, Suite #1, in the Binghampton community. Open throw Options include 1-hour open throw sessions starting at $20/ person for ages 14 and above; 1-hour private axe throwing lessons starting at $160/group (up to 21 people) ages 14 and above; and 2 hours of private axe throwing starting at $280/group (up to 21 people) ages 14 and above. You can also purchase gift cards and find out about upcoming fundraiser axe throwing tournaments to raise funds for your favorite charity! You must wear closed-toe shoes to participate in axe throwing at Civil Axe and there is a minimum of eight (8) people per lane. The organization is located right next door to the Rec Room which has a family restaurant, so no outside food and/or beverages are allowed; however, catering is available through the Rec Room and you can always walk over without going outside to order from their food and beverage menus. Participation in the activities at Civil Axe Throwing does require a signed release of liability form to be on file. Drop by, book online, call (901) 5015855, or email bookingmemphis@civilaxethrowing.com for details. 5 (Below) Shelby Kee (left) and her dad, Steve Kee, celebrate a missed Father’s Day outing by spending time at Civil Axe.
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