Clarksville Independence Day Celebration – with McAlister’s Crossroads
The Clarksville Independence Day Celebration kicked off July 3rd at 6:00pm at McGregor park.. The free festivities includes music from local favorite McAlister’s Crossroads. The conclusion of the event was a large fireworks display.
Clarksville Independence Day Celebration – with Tina Brown
The Clarksville Independence Day Celebration kicked off July 3rd at 6:00pm at McGregor park.. The free festivities includes music from local favorite Tina Brown. The conclusion of the event was a large fireworks display.
A Glimpse into the Culture of a Faraway Land
the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
A number of years ago when Bill and I lived in Charlottesville, Virginia, I worked for a while as the executive secretary for the Omni Hotel. During that time, the hotel hired a number of Tibetan refugees to work in the services area of the hotel. Bill and I came to know them and to like them very much. They were quiet, gentle people who worked very hard, made every effort to learn English, and contribute to the lives of those around them.
These fourteen Tibetans were in their early twenties and in order to save money, rented together a large white house in an old section of Charlottesville. Meticulously neat, their home was spotless and simply furnished.
We were honored to be invited to their celebration of the birthday of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. He actually attended this luncheon in their home. His translator from 1979 to 1989, Jeffrey Hopkins, was a member of the faculty of the University of Virginia at the time. It was through Professor Hopkins that the Dalai Lama learned of this feast.
These young people had prepared every imaginable type of Tibetan food. A long table was filled with meats, dumplings, desserts, fruits and every delightful taste to tempt one’s palate. [Read more]
Parks and Recreation’s Sunrise Fitness – A Success
The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department along with the Clarksville Athletic club has wrapped up their six week free fitness classes that were held beside the Cumberland River at McGregor Park. The series was a success, with at least 20 people per session rising early to attend.
Sunrise Fitness began May 22nd and featured Sunrise Yoga on Saturday mornings coupled with a unique fitness activity such as pilates, zumba, or bootcamp on Wednesday mornings. Each class met from 6:00am to 7:00am.
Sunrise Fitness
Porkin’ in the Park this Friday and Saturday
Friday and Saturday, July 9th and 10th downtown Clarksville will be filled with the smell of slow hickory smoked barbeque and the sounds of live music. Clarksville Kiwanis Club is hosting its third annual Kansas City Barbeque Society’s Porkin in the Park State Championship Contest presented by Bud Light. Teams from all over the eastern United States will be competing for $6,500 in prize money in five categories, chicken, pulled pork bbq, brisket, ribs, and dessert.
Don’t worry; there will be plenty of championship barbeque for sale so come hungry. [Read more]
The City of Clarksville lit up the Cumberland River Saturday night
The City of Clarksville held their annual Independence Day Celebration yesterday. The festivities kicked off with the presentation of the colors by the Clarksville Police Department Colorguard. Tina Brown kicked off the entertainment followed by McAllister’s Crossroads both are local favorites. Closing out the evenings entertainment was Country Music Super Star Joe Diffie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL7xGd6Dio0 [Read more]
Fort Campbell Riding Stables Western and English Style Open
Fort Campbell, KY — The Fort Campbell Riding Stables presents their Western and English Open Horse Show on July 17th and July 31st. Registration begins at 5:00pm and the show starts at 6:00pm. There is a $5.00 office fee plus a $10.00 per class entry fee.
Boarders of Fort Campbell Riding Stables have an $8.00 per class entry fee. All horses are required to have a valid proof of a negative Coggins, and Tennessee and Kentucky health certificates are not required. Horses are not permitted to be off loaded until negative Coggins is verified.
All riders must wear protective riding equipment. Participants are required to bring their own horses, as the rental horses will not be available for this event.
For more information about the Western and English Open, please call the Fort Campbell Riding Stables at 270-798-2629.
The Fort Campbell Riding Stables is located at 6603 11th Airborne Division Road, just outside of Gate 10.
Post access not required.
Local Convenience Store chain and Distributor to help flood victims
Local convenience store chain Sudden Service and Ajax Distributing Company are joining together in efforts to give back to local flood victims.
At any local Sudden Service convenience store, the price of Miller Lite and Coors Light 12 pack cans will be lowered to help influence greater sales. Sudden Service, Ajax Distributing and MillerCoors will each give money to the flood relief fund by each 12 pack sold, which will equal one dollar a case.
The money that is raised will go towards the Salvation Army in their current efforts of flood relief. [Read more]
2010 Tennessee Small Farm EXPO and Small Farmer Recognition Program on July 15th
Congratulations to Chris Rhinehart and Scarlett Mulligan of Montgomery County, owners of RiverView Mounds Farm www.riverviewmoundsfarm.com who are the winners of the 2010 Tennessee Small Farmer of the Year in the Alternative Enterprises for the estimated gross farm income of less than $50,000 category and the 2010 Tennessee Small Farmer of the Year award. It has been a great honor to work with Chris and Scarlett during the past few years and they are very well deserving of this award!
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area Programs for the week of July 4th
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Make your own Sailboat, This wasn’t always a Forest, A trip through Time, Stream stomp, Night flight and so much more!
