Waggle 4 Person Golf Scramble to benefit Clarksville Montgomery County Humane Society
Written by Scott Beasley
Clarksville, TN – The Waggle 4 person golf scramble is an annual event, hosted by the Eta Tau chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni Association with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the Clarksville-Montgomery County Humane Society.
St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic has Grants available to Spay-Neuter Pets
Clarksville, TN – Dr. Ron Whitford at the St. Bethlehem Animal Clinic has taken a pro-active approach to helping control the animal population in Clarksville-Montgomery County. Considered one of the best in his field, Dr. Whitford has secured grants that are available to pet owners who delay getting their pets spayed or neutered because of the cost.
“We’ve been hearing about a spay-neuter clinic here for years, and we still don’t have one, so I decided to find the grants that are out there so we can get this problem under control.” said Whitford. “Working with the Montgomery County Friends of the Shelter, we’re getting the word out to pet owners that you can afford this procedure, and you need to take responsibility for your pet and get this done.” [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for June 24th, 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:
- Annual Independence Day Celebration
- People’s Choice Movie- vote now!
- Beat the Heat, Participate in an Aquatics Class
- Only a few weeks left of the Summer Youth Program
- Acoustic Night at Jammin’ in the Alley
Clarksville Homes being Rebuilt and Restored
Clarksville, TN – On June 22nd, the Clarksville Office of Housing and Community Development, along with Clarksville Mayor Pro Temp Geno Grubbs, were on hand when the homeowner of 50 Union Street was presented with keys to her new home.
Union Street lies within the Dog Hill Architectural District known for its late Victorian Architectural Style which consists of typical turn of century framed construction cottages. The district got its name because neighborhood canines would howl at the whistles of the nearby trains and steamboats. [Read more]
APSU College of Business plans two Graduate Management Admission Test prep workshops
Clarksville, TN – The Austin Peay State University College of Business announces two workshops planned for students who need to take the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for graduate admission.
The GMAT measures verbal, mathematical and analytical and writing skills. Two workshops, one in math and the other in language skills and writing, will be available to help prepare test-takers succeed in these areas. [Read more]
F&M Bank’s Scott Giles Completes LSU Graduate School of Banking
Clarksville, TN – Scott Giles, vice president and commercial lender at F&M Bank, is among the 160 bankers who received graduation diplomas on June 1st, 2012 from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.
This three-year program provides courses covering all aspects of banking, economics and related subjects. Students traveled from twenty states and Mexico to participate in this session.
Montgomery County Facilities Development Earns Green Certification
Montgomery County, TN – The latest organization to become Green Certified through the Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification Program is the Montgomery County Facilities Development Office, located at 350 Pageant Lane.
A Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held on Monday, June 18th to celebrate their successful initiatives and completion of the program.
Russ Shemberger scores podium finish in Music City Du Run Run duathlon
Clarksville, TN – Russ Shemberger, a licensed massage therapist at Restore Performance Massage on Madison Street in Clarksville, scored a podium finish at the Music City Du Run Run duathlon held on Father’s Day, June 17th in Nashville, TN.
A veteran multisport athlete, Shemberger won third in his age group (male 45-49). He completed the course (2-mile run, 10-mile bike, 2-mile run) in 55 minutes, 17 seconds. He bettered his time by more than seven minutes when he last raced this venue in 2009.
Beachaven Winery’s Jazz on the Lawn is Saturday, June 23rd
Clarksville, TN – On Saturday night, June 9th, Beachaven Winery will hold their next ‘Jazz on the Lawn’ concert with Jim Gibson and some of his musician buddies from Nashville. The music starts at 6:30pm and goes until 9:30pm.
It is normally a good idea to arrive early to get one of the good viewing spots on the lawn. [Read more]
Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County to host Kitten Adoption Day Sunday
Clarksville, TN – On Sunday, June 24th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, the Humane Society of Clarksville Montgomery County will hold a Kitten Adoption Day.
The photos shown below look like they could have been pulled out of a professionally designed calendar, but every kitty you see is available for adoption through the Humane Society of Clarksville-Montgomery County.
As the kittens get older, it gets tougher and tougher to find them homes. During this time of year, the phones at local area shelters ring off the walls with individuals needing help placing litters of kittens (and spaying mama cats to prevent future litters).