Couple to graduate from Austin Peay State University together December 14th
Clarksville, TN – For Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira, the celebration of graduating together December 14th from Austin Peay State University will not occur precisely as they walk across the stage to receive their degrees.
Rather, the moment of satisfaction will come when their children understand the value of a college education.
Staff Sgt. Chris Minor and his wife Elvira walk on the lawn in front of the Browning Administration Building at the APSU main campus. The couple will graduate December 14th with their bachelor’s degrees from APSU. (Photo by Beth Liggett, APSU photographer)
Warfield School Items Needed for South Guthrie Community Center renovation
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is currently renovating the South Guthrie Community Center, located at 5025 Guthrie Road and is seeking historic artifact donations.
The community center was the former Warfield School, built in 1922, with Rosenwald School funds. The county wishes to incorporate the rich heritage of this site within the renovation, by creating a “museum” portion within the historical structure.
The South Guthrie Community Center groundbreaking ceremony held on May 24th, 2012.
Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Children Programs Tuesday
Clarksville, TN – The Children’s elf, Fusby has been watching out all weekend in the Clarksville-Montgomery County Public Library Family to see all the good children. He was hanging out up on a shelf with a dear friend of ours. Come see if you can find the elf.
He is hoping that many of you come to storytime tomorrow morning at 9:30am for the Family Time Story Time, and 10:30am for the Just for Me program for 4 and 5 year olds.
“Let’s Find: Snow” at the Customs House Museum
Clarksville, TN – On December 12th and 13th, the Customs House Museum and Cultural Center will have their “Let’s Find: Snow” program.
Children 3 – 5 years old and their grown-ups are invited to explore the Museum from a child’s perspective. Put on your coats and come take a walk with Ms. Sue as we enjoy some snowy places in the Kimbrough Gallery. We will also make snowmen and find out what they do at night.
Customs House Museum and Cultural Center
Crow Community Center introduces Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s first-ever Tai Chi program
Clarksville, TN – The Crow Community Center, located at 211 Richview Road, will host a brand-new program this New Year, Tai Chi for Arthritis! Tai Chi for Arthritis will take place Tuesdays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm beginning January 8th.
Instructed by Stuart Bonnington, this program is open to adults of any age who may be suffering from arthritis. Bonnington is certified by the Arthritis Foundation as an instructor of their Tai Chi for Arthritis program. [Read more]
Gateway Chamber Orchestra recognized on 55th Annual Grammy Awards nominees list
Clarksville, TN – On Wednesday night, following a nationally televised concert in Nashville, the nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards were announced.
Near the very bottom of that list of nominees, available online at www.grammy.com/nominees, was the category for “Producer of the Year, Classical,” and the name Blanton Alspaugh.
Gateway Chamber Orchestra – “Chamber Symphonies”
Santa Claus to visit Clarksville Community Centers
Clarksville, TN – Santa Claus is coming to the Clarksville Community Centers this week!
Santa will be at the Crow Community Center from 6:00pm-7:00pm this evening, the Kleeman Community Center from 5:00pm-6:00pm on December 12th and the Burt-Cobb Community Center from 5:30pm-7:30pm on December 13th.
Each Center will host activities as well!
Austin Peay’s Help an Elf program provides Christmas gifts for children of students
Clarksville, TN – For the past 18 years, Austin Peay State University campus organizations and departments and individuals have served as Christmas angels, making sure income-eligible students had gifts for their children during the holiday season.
The tradition is called Help an Elf, and it started at a time when the APSU Office of Student Affairs observed the need to help single parents. Today, it’s more than single parents who need assistance. [Read more]
The Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of December 9th, 2012
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The economic data were mixed. The ISM Manufacturing Index weakened. Unit autos sales roared back in November from the Sandy-related decline in October. The Employment Report was moderate. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 146,000, more than expected, but the two previous months were revised a net 49,000 lower.
The unemployment rate fell to 7.7% (from 7.9%), but the drop was due entirely to a drop in labor force participation. The Bureau of Labor Statistics said that Hurricane Sandy did not have a significant impact on the numbers, but details of the Household Survey showed a spike in the number of people unable to get to work due to adverse weather. [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for December 9th, 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:
- Christmas on the Cumberland and Free Activities
- December Move with the Mayor
- Registration to begin for Youth Dodgeball League
- Parks and Recreation now offers Pool Party Packages
- Indoor Aquatic Center to host New Year’s Eve Bash
