Clarksville Youth Educational Excursion
Written by Richard Garrett
St Louis, MO – Youth from Clarksville, Tennessee embarked on an educational excursion that began with the Missouri Historical Museum where they learned about the Missouri’s rich history and viewed the NFL Hall of Fame exhibits.
The next day the group went on a walking guided tour around them Arch prior to taking the tram to take in St Louis from the top followed by a Riverboat cruise. Upon disembarking the group visited the Historical Courthouse where the Dred Scott Trail took place and were able to participate in the reenactment of the trial.
St Louis Clarksville Youth Educational Excursion
APSU Employees share recent professional developments, activities
Clarksville, TN – Faculty and staff members at Austin Peay State University recently announced a number of publications, conferences and credentials as part of their professional and scholarly activities.
Chris Burawa, director of the Center of Excellence for the Creative Arts, has had several professional developments. He translated from Icelandic a short story by Óskar Magnússon, “Dr. Amplatz,” which will be published in Best European Fiction 2014 by Dalkey Archive Press. [Read more]
Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of July 30th, 2013
Market Commentary by Scott J. Brown, Ph.D., Chief Economist
The economic data reports were mixed. Existing home sales fell slightly in July. New home sales jumped 8.3% (although figures for the two previous months were revised lower and the July increase was not statistically different from zero). A measure of manufacturing activity in China weakened in July, but the same measure for the euro area was about flat.
Next week, no changes are expected from the Federal Open Market Committee, but investors will be sensitive to any changes in the wording of the policy statement. Future Fed policy decisions will be driven by the economic data (or more precisely, the implications that the data will have for the economic outlook). [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation needs Volunteers for project at Robert Clark Park and Natural Area
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is looking for a few good men and women to help out with an upcoming project!
Volunteers are needed to help with the construction of the Blueway boardwalk at the Robert Clark Park and Natural Area, located along Tiny Town Road. [Read more]
Clarksville’s Rainbow Inc. celebrates 10 years of Business
Clarksville, TN – On Friday, July 26th, Rainbow, Inc celebrated its ten (10) year anniversary in the Clarksville Industrial Park.
Rainbow Inc. was introduced in the Clarksville community in 2003 as an initiative of Iride, which operates in the Sassuolo region of Italy and has more than 28 years experience in cutting, grinding, polishing, and lapping ceramic tile.
Rainbow Inc. held a 10 Year Anniversary Celebration on Friday, July 26th.
Clarksville’s Belk Offering Free Mammograms August 9th-10th
Clarksville, TN – The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center, a 39-foot-long, state-of-the-art screening center on wheels, will stop at Belk at the Governor’s Square August 9th-10th (Friday and Saturday) to offer free, convenient mammogram screenings.
BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center coming to Clarksville.
Clarksville’s Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre presents “Southern Fried Funeral” starting August 9th
Clarksville, TN – The Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre’s next production is “Southern Fried Funeral” with a heavy dose of veteran actors and a slew of newcomers to the stage.
“Southern Fried Funeral”, written by Osbourne & Eppler, is set in the small Mississippi town of New Edinburgh. The play’s action takes place over several days in August during the funeral of Dewey Frye, who dropped dead in the middle of a joke to the Rotarians during their dinner meeting. His wife, Dorothy, is faced with dealing with funeral arrangements, the realities of widowhood and a crazy assemblage of family, both real and imagined.
The cast of “Southern Fried Funeral”. Front Row (l to r): Tracey Davidson, Linda Ellis Cunningham and Ila Mae Avitia. Back Row: Jan Y. Dial, Bailey Thompson, Jeff Wellington, Zack McElroy, Menzo Faassen, Vernon Greene and Nicole June. Not pictured, Amanda Jennison-Sousa.
Clarksville Parks and Recreation seeks volunteers for Riverfest 2013
Clarksville, TN – Each and every year, in order to ensure a successful festival, Riverfest counts on volunteers from the community. We would love for you or your organization to help make Riverfest 2013 a success!
Why not celebrate Clarksville Riverfest by giving back and having fun? Clarksville Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers to help with soft drink sales and the Adventure Zone children’s area.
Volunteer for this year’s Riverfest.
Dunbar Cave State Park Programs for July 29th through August 3rd, 2013
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. There are programs for children and adults.
Upcoming events include: Beginning Birding, Animals of Port Royal, Morning Nature Hike, Kids Nature Games, Evening Woods Walk and so much more!
Dunbar Cave State Park – Swan Lake
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 28th, 2013
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: Volunteers Needed for Youth Mentoring Program, A Taste of Creativity, Clarksville Sports Festival, Volunteers Needed for Riverfest 2013, and “Rally on the Cumberland” Canoe and Kayak Race.
Canoe/Kayak Race and Outdoor Expo on August 24th at Liberty Park.
