The entrance of Dunbar Cave offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.

Arrowheads and other Native American tools to be discussed at Dunbar Cave State Park this Saturday.

Come to the cool cave entrance where those Native Americans lived at one time and learn all about them. This program is for people of all ages.

No reservations needed. Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children).

Dunbar Cave State Natural Area is located at 401 Old Dunbar Cave Road in Clarksville, TN.

For more information, call 931.648.5526.

Families having fun at last year’s Military Appreciation Day Picnic.

The Annual Military Appreciation Day Picnic welcomes all active duty, retired military and their families to come out and enjoy free food and drinks. Kids can jump on inflatables, play games, have their faces painted and much more! The picnic is free with a valid Military ID.

For more details on the Warrior Week Military Appreciation Day Picnic, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/warriorweek

For more information on the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program, contact Michelle Newell at .

The event was a huge success as the community came out and banded together to raise $23,280 for the girls.

(L to R) Ashley Travis and Kylie Eastin. A Fundraiser for these girls was held Saturday, June 15th.

On May 16th, the two Montgomery Central High School Cheerleaders were injured when they crashed head on into a vehicle that had crossed into their lane. Travis is still at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN undergoing treatment.

Financial donations can be made to the Cumberland Bank & Trust “Central Strong” fund.

Hilltop Supermarket

Hilltop Supermarket is located at 400 Highway 149, Clarksville TN. From Clarksville, you would take Hwy 48/13 south across the Cumberland river, turn right on highway 149 and Hilltop Supermarket is located on the left at the top of the hill next to Freds. Hilltop serves the grocery needs of the southern Montgomery county area.

Visit their website at: www.hilltopsupermarket.com.

The Scholastic Book Fair is going in the atrium of the Library. Come on in today for the best selection. The library uses all the profits from this sale to support the programs for children and young adults.

“Brain Health A to Z” is for the community to learn more about brain health and Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Some may have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, a family history of Alzheimer’s or may just be interested in brain health. Attendees may come and go as they wish.

There will be Health Screenings such as Memory Screening, blood pressure and many more.

Workshops Include

• Health experts to answer questions
• Interesting and relevant speakers on Brain Health related topics
• Community support services
• Entertainment
• A;zheimer’s research updates
• Health Screenings such as blood pressure

First Baptist Church is located at 435 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN.

To reserve your spot and FREE lunch contact Tiffany Cloud-Mann at 800.272.3900 or by email at
tiffany.cloud-

About the Mid South Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Join the cause, become an Advocate today! www.alz.org/join_the_cause_advocacy.asp

For more information see their website at: www.alz.org/altn/

The seminar will be held at Daymar Institute, 2691 Trenton Road in Clarksville, TN.

Amanda Johns Vaden is a founding partner at Southwestern Consulting, which is an international, multi-million dollar sales consulting organization, focused on creating systems to increase performance.

Amanda will lead this seminar and help businesses learn and understand; blogs, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter, and how to use them as a means of personal branding, finding prospects, growing a referral base and keeping in touch with existing clients.

Other topics included in this seminar are

• Learning how to grow personal networks to generate warm business leads.
• Using social media for free marketing, brand building and effective follow up.
• Creating a 30-minute to-do list, to maximize daily social media use.
• Finding out the truths of social media and cutting, thousands of hours off your learning curve.

There is no charge for Accredited Business Members to attend, and a $20.00 fee for non-accredited business and individuals.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP by July 12th, 2013 to Melanie Thompson at or by calling 931.503.2210.

Join us on Wednesday, July 3rd, at Liberty Park for food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00pm.

Celebrate Independence Day at Clarksville’s Liberty Park July 3rd

This year’s fireworks display will feature the largest fireworks shells ever to be shot at the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration.

In addition to musical entertainment, vendors will offer a variety of favorite foods, including kettle corn, hotdogs, funnel cakes, shaved ice, chocolate dipped cheesecake and more.

Guests are encouraged to park at the 7-acre grass area adjacent to the park, located at 1188 Cumberland Drive. Clarksville Transit System will provide free rides to and from the designated parking area beginning at 4:00pm with the last bus departing from Liberty Park promptly at 10:30pm.

Liberty Park will be closed to the public beginning at sunrise on Wednesday, July 3rd and will reopen at sunrise on Thursday, July 4th. Due to limited parking within Liberty Park, only event staff and vehicles with handicapped license plates or placards will be allowed to park within the premises.

Boats with trailers will be allowed to access the boat ramp parking area until 8:00pm or until the parking area has been filled.

For safety reasons, no boats will be allowed to enter or exit the area between 8:00pm and 10:00pm.

We ask that all attendees abide by some event rules at the Independence Day Celebration:

• No roaming solicitation.
• No weapons.
• No pets allowed during event.
• No drugs or alcoholic beverages allowed.
• No fighting or foul language allowed.
• No personal fireworks.
• No personal grills.

This year’s event is presented by The City of Clarksville and sponsored by U.S. Bank, The Leaf-Chronicle, Lamar Advertising, Clarksville Family Magazine and Clarksville Transit System.

For more details on the City of Clarksville’s Independence Day Celebration, visit http://www.cityofclarksville.com/independenceday or call the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department at 931.645.7476.

This weeks highlights include: Mayor’s Summer Night Lights, Summer Youth Program, Independence Day Celebration, and Youth Co-Ed Flag Football.

Mayor’s Summer Night Lights

The Kleeman Community Center kicks off Mayor’s Summer Night Lights on June 17th! Families and youth can take on an active role in making their communities safe through this fun-filled program. Dinner will be served each night, DJ, local music artists and motivational speakers weekly.

This program is free, every Monday and Wednesday from 6:00pm to 9:30pm through August 7th.

Summer Youth Program

Summer Youth Program participants and their families can enjoy an outdoor showing of “Happy Feet 2” just for them, on June 21st at Heritage Park!

Summer Youth Program free to youth, ages 6-16. Gyms at various locations are staffed with directors and assistants, who provide activities and instructional classes such as gymnastics and karate.

Registration continues at the following sites:

• Crow Community Center
• Byrns Darden Elementary School
• Burt Elementary School
• Woodlawn Elementary School
• Summit Heights
• Caldwell Lane
• Moore Elementary School – ages 13-16 only
• Northeast Middle School –ages 13-16 only

Independence Day Celebration

Join us as we celebrate our nation’s independence with the sixth annual Independence Day Celebration at a new location! Join us on Tuesday, July 3rd, at Liberty Park for food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. Activities begin at 6:00pm and will include performances by local bands Brio and The Beagles and will conclude with the city’s largest fireworks display set to kick off at 9:30pm!

Guests are encouraged to park at the 7-acre grass area adjacent to the park, located at 1188 Cumberland Drive. Clarksville Transit System will provide free rides to and from the designated parking area beginning at 4:00pm with the last bus departing from Liberty Park at 10:30pm.

Youth Co-Ed Flag Football

Did you miss out on our first Youth Flag Football Clinic? Never fear! A second session will be held for boys and girls ages 5 to 17 at Northeast High School from 8:00am to noon, on July 13th.

The clinic will introduce the fundamentals flag football as participants learn rules, develop skills and make new friends!

Costs $25.00 and includes a shirt, lunch and water bottle. Each clinic participant is also eligible to receive $5.00 off of registration for the Youth Flag Football League set to begin later this summer. Registration for the Youth Flag Football league will take place June 17th through July 19th. Cost is $65.00 per child and includes shirt, medal, flag belt & flags.

Pre-registration can be completed online at recpro.cityofclarksville.com or at the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Main Office.

Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer. There are programs for children and adults.

Upcoming events include: Night Hike, Evening Woods Walk, Night Hike and Night Critters, Fireflies, Kids Hike, Insects and so much more!

The Dunbar Cave State Natural Area’s Visitors Center

All programs begin at the Visitor Center unless another site is listed.

*Designates program that meets Junior Ranger requirements

Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult for each three children). The age limits are definite – please do not sign up a child who is too young or too old for the program. Call 931.648.5526 for reservations.

*Junior Ranger Program – Pick up a Junior Ranger Adventure Guide in the office. Complete the requirements to become a Junior Ranger and get a badge and certificate.

Sunday, June 16th

Nature Finds: Scavenger Hunt*

Time: 10:00am–11:00am
Ages: 4-9

We will walk around the lake and look for interesting natural things and learn how they fit together.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Night Hike*

Time: 8:00pm–9:15pm
Ages: 5 and Up

Dunbar Cave is a happening place after the gates close. Enjoy an evening stroll through the woods as we listen for Owls, Frogs, Toads, Crickets and other creatures of the night.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Monday, June 17th

Evening Woods Walk*

Time: 6:30pm–8:00pm
Ages: All ages

This time of day is great for seeing wildlife such as deer. Come walk the Recovery Trail (2 miles) with a
Ranger in the evening and beat the heat. Bring water and sturdy shoes.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Tuesday, June 18th

Night Hike and Night Critters*

Time: 8:00pm–9:30pm
Ages: 10 and Up

Come out and enjoy Dunbar Cave State Natural Area while the park is usually closed. We will learn night sounds as well as learning many of the animals that come out after we have been in bed. The hike will be a moderate in difficulty due to terrain but we will move slowly because of the dark. Adults please have flashlights as we will try to keep the amount of light to a minimum.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Fireflies

Time: 8:15pm–9:30pm
Ages: All Ages

Lightning bugs, glowworms, little lanterns of the night. Join us for a program on these magical insects. If the show is really spectacular we will stay out even later, but if little ones need to get to bed you can leave at any time!

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Amy Atkins Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Wednesday, June 19th

Morning Nature Hike*

Time: 8:00am–9:30am
Ages: 10 and Up

Bring your walking sticks as we make a 2 mile hike around the natural area trails. We will see what animals will show themselves and will discuss some of the plant life seen along the trail. The hike will be at a slow pace but will be moderately strenuous due to terrain. Please have shoes that are good for hiking, clothing that can get dirty and be ready to ask questions.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Thursday, June 20th

Kids Hike*

Time: 9:00am–10:00am
Ages: 5-15

Bring your kids out for a walk around the lake. They will learn about the natural world around them and get to ask lots of questions. All ages are welcome but children age 5 and younger should bring a parent for help with the walk. Please have shoes that are good for hiking and clothing that can get dirty.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Night Hike*

Time: 8:00pm–9:15pm
Ages: 5 and Up

Dunbar Cave is a happening place after the gates close. Enjoy an evening stroll through the woods as we listen for Owls, Frogs, Toads, Crickets and other creatures of the night.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Adam Neblett, Park Ranger

Friday, June 21st

Insects*

Time: 10:00am–11:30am
Ages: 5–12

We’ll learn the different kinds of insects, catch and release them!

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist

Overnight Backpacking Training (Part 2)

Time: 6:00pm–8:00pm
Ages: 10 and up

This is the second part of a four part training series preparing people to head out for an overnight stay in our local woods. For this installment we will wear and bring all of our gear (we will have talked about how to pack in Part 1). Following a simple gear check we will head out on one of your trails here at the park. This hike will be strenuous do to terrain and the weight. After the hike we will check for injuries and discuss treatment and ways to alter gear to avoid injury in the future.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Shawn Settle, Seasonal Interpretive Ranger

Saturday, June 22nd

Native American History and Artifacts

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm
Ages: All Ages

The history of Native Americans in Middle Tennessee goes back thousands of years to the cave dwelling Paleo Native Americans. Come meet us at the cave entrance and see all the artifacts and learn how the native people of the area used them and how they were created. Get to look at and TOUCH items made by the native people thousands of years ago while enjoying the natural air conditioning the ways the natives did.

No Reservations Required Just Come Meet Us at the Cave Entrance.
Presented by: John Froeschauer and Shawn Settle

Eyes of the Night

Time: 8:00pm–9:30pm
Ages: 5–adult

Emerald green, topaz yellow, diamond white–and opals! Animals of the night have jewel-bright eyes. Bring a flashlight and we will hike around the lake hoping to catch the eyes of our nocturnal animals.

Reservations Required.
Program Leader: Amy Wallace, Interpretive Specialist