Riverfest Cornhole Tournament registration is underway
Clarksville, TN – The third annual Riverfest Cornhole tournament is excited to offer cash prizes for Riverfest’s 25th Anniversary! This event is intended to bring a little family friendly competition to Riverfest. Registration is limited to 30 teams.
Registration ends September 5th, 2012 so register today! [Read more]
Volunteer Positions still available for this year’s Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently seeking volunteers to help with soft drink sales, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Adventure Zone children’s area as well as the Cornhole Tournament on September 7th and 8th at McGregor Park.
Volunteers may sign up for the timevslot(s) that best fit their schedule and availability at the Hands on Nashville website. The process is simple, visit www.hon.org and search “Riverfest.” Volunteers may then select the area in which they would like to volunteer and then select the timeslot occurrence that best fits their schedule.
For more details on volunteering or the new registration options, please contact the Clarksville Parks and Recreation at 931.645.7476 or visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com
Austin Peay State University Employees share their recent Accomplishments
Clarksville, TN – Several faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University announce their recent professional and scholarly activities.
Dr. Clark Maddux, associate professor of early American literature, was elected recently as president of the APSU Woodward Library Society. Ellen Taylor in the College of Education was elected vice president. [Read more]
Riverfest Regatta adds new plastic bottle division to race
Clarksville, TN – The Riverfest Regatta, sponsored by U.S. Bank, is not your typical boat race. The boats racing down the Cumberland River Saturday morning, September 8th, will be made of cardboard, a few other approved materials and this year, plastic bottles!
Not only will teams be racing for bragging rights, but trophies will also be awarded to the first-, second- and third-place teams in each division.
Competition will be in five divisions: Adult Open, Business and Industry, Church/Civic, City Department and Military.
Clarksville Police Department entry in the 2011 Riverfest Regatta.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for August 12th through August 18th
Clarksville, TN – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has been a State Park since 1973. The cave and its surrounding 110 acres have considerable scenic, natural and historical significance. The entrance offered shelter to prehistoric Native Americans as far back as 10,000 years.
Dunbar Cave State Natural Area will present many nature programs this summer.
Upcoming events include: Night Hike, Stellaluna, Wildflower Walk, Nature Readings: Friends, Bird Feeders, Walnut Friends and so much more!
APSU Woodward Library Society sets fall event
Clarksville, TN – A popular Austin Peay State University creative writing professor who has made his name prominent in the literary circle will be the highlight at a signature event for the APSU Woodward Library Society.
Barry Kitterman will read from his new collection of stories, “From the San Joaquin,” during the Library Society’s fall dinner on Tuesday, August 14th. [Read more]
Movies in the Park showing of “Ratatouille” rescheduled for this Saturday
Clarksville, TN – Due to inclement weather Saturday, August 4th, 2012, the Movies in the Park showing of “Ratatouille”, was cancelled. The showing has been rescheduled for this Saturday, August 11th, 2012 at the Heritage Park Soccer fields. “Ratatouille” is a 2007 computer-animated film that is rated G.
“Ratatouille” is about Remy a young rat in the French countryside who arrives in Paris, only to find out that his cooking idol is dead. When he makes an unusual alliance with a restaurant’s new garbage boy, the culinary and personal adventures begin despite Remy’s family’s skepticism and the rat-hating world of humans.
Ratatouille computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures.
Austin Peay State University named “2012 Great College To Work For”
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
In addition, APSU was the only public university in Tennessee to make the list.
The results, released today in The Chronicle’s fifth annual report on The Academic Workplace, are based on a survey of more than 46,000 employees at 294 colleges and universities.
Montgomery County Mayor’s Office announces New Animal Control Director
Montgomery County, TN – The Montgomery County Mayor’s Office is pleased to announce that Tim Clifton has been selected as the director of Montgomery County Animal Control. He has been serving as the interim director for the facility for the past month.
Tim most recently served as the School Resource Officer Supervisor at the Sheriff’s Office.
Tim Clifton, New Montgomery County Animal Control Director
Recycled Fashion Show to make its debut at this year’s Riverfest
Clarksville, TN – Riverfest, the two-day music and arts festival scheduled for September 7th-8th, 2012 at McGregor Park, is excited to announce a new addition to this year’s attractions, the first annual Riverfest Recycled Fashion Show, sponsored by Bi-County Waste Management.
The show is scheduled to take place Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at 4:00pm on the Blue Cross Blue Shield Stage and is intended to educate the general public about recycling in a fun and exciting way. [Read more]
