Programs for Children at the Public Library
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library will once again present a Summer reading Program for the children and young adults in Montgomery County. “One World, Many Stories” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program in libraries all across Tennessee and the nation. Everyone can participate in this free program!
Sign up at the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library in the Children’s’ Library. Programs begin on June 6th, 2011 and continue through July 8th, 2011. Children are rewarded for reading or for listening to books being read. [Read more]
Clarksville Downtown Market to Open May 21st
Clarksville, TN – When the 2011 Clarksville Downtown Market opens Saturday, May 21st, approximately 45 vendors will be on hand offering local fresh produce, baked goods, home décor, seasonal flowers and more. The Clarksville Downtown Market is open every Saturday from opening day, May 21st until October 22nd from 8:00am to 1:00pm on Public Square.
Last year, Clarksville’s Downtown Market at Public Square was voted #1 in the state of Tennessee and #6 in the nation, in the 2010 America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest which was hosted by American Farmland Trust. The online contest was a nationwide challenge to see which of America’s farmers markets can rally the most support from their communities- and support we did receive! We’re looking forward to receiving even more support for this year’s contest. [Read more]
Walking Event to Kick Off Mayor’s Fitness Council
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan will lead a group of residents on her first “Walks with the Mayor” at 1:30pm Tuesday, May 17th from the Ajax Turner Senior Center, 953 Clark Street. The monthly walks will be part of the Mayor’s Fitness Council that will be established to promote healthier lifestyles and choices among people in the community. [Read more]
Donald Rumsfeld to visit Fort Campbell
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, May 27th, former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld will be at the Fort Campbell Exchange to sign copies of his New York Times #1 bestselling memoir, Known and Unknown. Mr. Rumsfeld has been visiting military bases nationwide to promote the sale of his book, from which his proceeds go to charities supporting those serving in the military and their families.
Mr. Rumsfeld will be signing his book “Known and Unknown” at the Fort Campbell Base Exchange May 27th, 2011 from 2:00pm – 4:00pm. [Read more]
Hamburger Hill Veterans Visit Fort Campbell Kentucky
Fort Campbell, KY – Dozens of Vietnam-era, 101st Airborne Division Veterans returned to Fort Campbell, May 12th – 13th, to commemorate the 42nd anniversary of the Battle of Hamburger Hill.
The 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, “Iron Rakkasans” welcomed the Veterans back to Fort Campbell and will host several events in their honor.
The Veterans, on May 12th, visited to the Sabalauski Air Assault School, where Veterans witnessed a demonstration of 21st Century combat insertion techniques and Air Assault operations.
National Police Week 2011: Honoring and Remembering our Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Clarksville, TN – In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 that set aside May 15th as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. This year, National Police Week will run from Sunday, May 15th through Saturday, May 21th.
The law was later amended by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1995, Public Law 103-322 signed by President Bill Clinton, directing that the flag of the United States be displayed at half-staff on all government buildings on May 15th each year as a tribute to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty. [Read more]
APSU Nursing School repeats success of 100 percent pass rate on National Licensing Test
Clarksville, TN – For the second time in the last two years, the Austin Peay State University School of Nursing recorded a 100 percent pass rate on the NCLEX licensure testing last winter, surpassing the national average pass rate of 89 percent.
The feat was accomplished for the first time in the program’s history in 2009. Then in 2010, a total 41 students who graduated in December 2010 with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree took the NCLEX for the first time and passed.
In addition to the B.S.N., the APSU School of Nursing offers a Master of Science in Nursing.
For more information about the nursing program, call the APSU School of Nursing, 931-221-7708.
APSU’s Scanlan Named Section Editor for Scholarly MT Journal
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Perry Scanlan, director of Austin Peay State University’s medical technology program, occasionally gets phone calls from potential students, asking him where in Texas the University is located.
“That makes me chuckle,” he said. “Because of our name, they always think we’re from Austin, Texas.”
This confusion will likely end in the next few months now that APSU’s MT program is getting a little more national recognition. Earlier this year, Scanlan was named clinical practice editor for the Journal of the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science, meaning both his name and the University’s name will appear prominently on the first page, under the masthead, of the nationally renowned publication.
Dr. Perry Scanlan, director of Austin Peay State University’s medical technology program
Movies in the Park 2011 season to kick off May 28th
Clarksville, TN – Movies in the Park, the FREE outdoor movie series at the Heritage Park Soccer fields, wrapped up its 2010 season with record attendance numbers.
The eight 2010 Movies in the Park films had an average crowd of more than 500 moviegoers per movie throughout the season. Monsters v. Aliens on May 22nd set an attendance record for the 5-year-old series with a crowd of more than 1,300 people.
Movies in the Park
3rd Annual Youth Coalition Olympics begins June 4th
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department will be holding their annual Youth Coalition Olympics from June 4th through July 2nd, 2011.
Opening Ceremony will be held June 4th from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Police Department Headquarters located at 135 Commerce Street, Clarksville TN. [Read more]
