Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for January 29th, 2012
Clarksville, TN – The weekly Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department Recreation Report provides Clarksvillians with a glimpse at the activities and events that are available from the Parks and Recreation Department for them to enjoy together as a family.
This weeks highlights include:
- Education Fair
- Nominate a Coach TODAY!
- Baseball, Blastball®, Softball & T-ball Youth Recreation Leagues
- Words for the Heart; American Heart Month
- Silver Social
- *NEW* Adaptive Swim Lessons
- After-school Programming
Civil War Events and Programs are Planned for the Local Community
Montgomery County, TN – The Clarksville Montgomery County Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission is gearing up for numerous events and commemoration activities in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
Over the next three months, there will be a variety of offerings, for young and old alike, to reflect, relive and learn about Clarksville and Montgomery County’s role in the Civil War.
Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, Clarksville TN.
First Thursday ArtWalk,February 2nd
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – The Historic Downtown Clarksville Association (DCA), is proud to announce the First Thursday ArtWalk for February, 2012.
This months artwalk will be held on February 2nd, 5:00pm until 8:00pm, and as always will be held in the shops and galleries on Franklin Street, Strawberry Alley, Main Street and Second Street. Participating merchants include The Framemaker, Ingredients, New South Coffee, ARTifacts, Hodgepodge, and many more.
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Nomination deadline approaching for Second Annual Legends Award
Clarksville, TN – The nomination deadline is quickly approaching for the second annual Clarksville Sports Festival Legends Awards. The City of Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department along with Legends Bank have partnered in an effort to honor both current and past coaches who are or have made a unique difference and solid contribution to sports and athletics in the Clarksville-Montgomery County area.
Winning coaches will be honored at the 2011 Legends Award Banquet which will be held March 15th, 2012, beginning at 6:30pm at Montgomery County Civic Hall. Coaches that are currently coaching or coached in 2011 are invited to attend this free event. [Read more]
Hands on Clarksville seeks Veteran Homeowners for Free Weatherization Program
Clarksville, TN – It’s cold outside, but Hands on Clarksville is ready for winter! The local volunteer program recently received a Community Impact grant from the Home Depot Foundation; and the funds will be used to help five local veteran families weatherize their homes.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, drafts in homes are not only annoying but can also be responsible for soaring energy costs in both winter and summer. And, reducing drafts in our homes can lower energy costs from 5 to 30 percent. [Read more]
Apartment Unit Available under LEAP Emergency/Transitional Housing Program
Written by Richard Garrett
Clarksville, TN – As of February 1st, 2012, the LEAP Organization will be accepting applications for one available unit under the Emergency/Transitional Housing Program. The application deadline is February 15th.
A determination should be made as to who the housing recipient will be by March 1st. Applications can be downloaded from www.leaporg.net or picked up from the Emmanuel Family Life Center located at 303 Fairview Lane. [Read more]
Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center to hold Fundraising Event for Brady Conatser Saturday morning
Come out Saturday morning and Bowl for Brady
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday, January 28th there will be a fundraising event for Brady Conatser at the Pinnacle Family Entertainment Center. Dr. Mac Edington has donated the Pinnacle from 9:00am to 11:00am for free bowling that includes shoe rental. A donation of $7.00 will be collected at the door.
Conatser, a 2011 graduate of Montgomery Central High School, was paralyzed on December 27th when he became light headed and fell hitting his head on a truck bumper and then again on a bolt that was part of the car lift. He damaged his c-4 vertebrae, breaking his neck. [Read more]
Rivers and Spires Festival still has Sponsorships Available
Clarksville, TN – Booths and sponsorships are still available for the 2012 Rivers and Spires Festival, April 19th-21st, in Downtown Clarksville.
There are still openings for bands, artists, businesses, vendors and community volunteers who would like to participate in the event.
Rivers & Spires is a free festival that includes featured entertainment by Little Big Town (and more to be announced).
Rivers and Spires Festival in Downtown Clarksville Tennessee.
College Goal Sunday coming to Austin Peay State University
Nashville, TN – On Sunday, February 12th, 2012, Austin Peay State University will be hosting the College Goal Sunday event from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Morgan University Center Main Lobby located at 642 A East 8th Street.
If you’re a Tennessee resident who could qualify for undergraduate admission to a college, university, career college, or technical school, and you need financial aid and help filling out the FAFSA, then College Goal Sunday is for you. This event is totally FREE. Financial aid professionals will be available to answer questions. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Hall of Fame to reach 100 members as Bailey, Haynes, Holt to be inducted Saturday
APSU Sports: APSU Hall of Fame
Clarksville, TN – Jay Bailey, an All-American running back who owns the school single-season rushing record; Ashley Haynes, the versatile forward who scored 1,000 points and grabbed 1,000 rebounds in her illustrious career, and Cheryl Holt, who led Austin Peay volleyball to 19 straight Ohio Valley Conference tournament appearances, including the 1991 tourney title, will be inducted into the University’s Athletics Hall of Fame, Saturday.
The 9:00am, induction ceremonies in the Dunn Center’s front lobby will see the APSU Athletic Hall of Fame grow to 107. The newest inductees and their families also will be honored during halftime ceremonies of APSU men’s basketball home contest against UT Martin.
Jay Bailey, Cheryl Holt and Ashley Haynes to be inducted into the APSU Athletics Hall of Fame. (Courtesy: Austin Peay Sports Information)
