Booker Prize-winning novelist Margaret Atwood to read at APSU on April 11th
Clarksville, TN – There are books that people simply enjoy, and then there are books that cause a deep, visceral reaction in readers. Canadian author Margaret Atwood’s 1985 dystopian novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” belongs in the latter category.
The novel, about the repression of women in a future society, connected so strongly with its audience that, almost 30 years later, it remains an international bestseller and a major influence on people’s lives.
Margaret Atwood
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s new Fly Fishing program for youth and teens has a few spots left
Clarksville, TN – Do you like fishing? Are you interested in aquatic environments? Clarksville Parks and Recreation has teamed up with the National Fishing in Schools Program to offer a class in basic fly fishing and spots are still available!
Class will be held at the Crow Community Center on Thursdays from 4:00pm to 5:00pm, March 20th through April 10th, and is open to grades 6-12. [Read more]
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville community gathered together at Northeast High School on Saturday to honor Ms. Debbie Wilson for her 20 years of service bringing the arts to students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System.
“It’s an amazing thing when you realize that you done something for 20 years,” said Debbie Wilson shortly before the concert was to begin. “I am humbled that my students and alumni chose to honor me this evening.”
Debbie Wilson at the Choral Show on Saturday at Northeast High School
Clarksville Weekly Market Snapshot from Frazier Allen for the week of March 16th, 2014
Clarksville, TN – Next week, the focus will be on the Fed’s policy decision and Janet Yellen’s first press briefing as Fed chair. The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to taper the monthly pace of asset purchases by another $10 billion (to $55 billion).
Policymakers are also expected to tweak the language of the forward guidance (the Fed’s conditional commitment to keep the overnight lending rate exceptionally low). Specifically, we can expect the FOMC to discard the 6.5% unemployment rate threshold.
Frazier Allen
Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for March 16th, 2014
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: School is out, come play at Indoor Aquatic Center, Spring Break Tumbling Day Camp, Community clean-up at the Clarksville Greenway, Walk with Me Tennessee Session Two now Underway, and Come Splash Away the Winter Blues..
Enjoy the Indoor Aquatic Center at New Providence during Spring Break.
APSU Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity wins fourth Best Chapter of the Year award
Clarksville, TN – Earlier this month, business students at a few major universities were feeling optimistic.
Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity chapters at the University of Alabama, the University of Mississippi, Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, were all vying to be named the best chapter in the southern region.
APSU Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity
Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt hosting St. Patrick’s Day Party
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Bash like no other.
All day long, a traditional Irish Hooley menu is available with such delicacies as Scotch Eggs, Corned Beef Sandwich, Shepherd’s Pie, and Old Dublin Irish Stew to name just a few.
Drink Specials include $1.00 off Guinness 20 oz draughts, $2.00 green beer draughts, and $3.00 Irish whiskies.
Manna Café to hold Mobile Pantry at Montgomery Central Elementary School
Clarksville, TN – Manna Café Ministries will conduct a Mobile Pantry on Saturday, March 15th beginning at 10:00am at Montgomery Central Elementary School, 4011 Highway 48.
At this event Manna Café will be giving away food to anyone in the community needing assistance with groceries. A valid ID must be presented to receive a food box at the Mobile Pantry event. [Read more]
iiEnergy Works Metaphysical Store to Open Soon in Clarksville
Psychics and Crystals and Candles… Oh MY!
Clarksville, TN – iiEnergy Works Metaphysical will be opening as a physical store in Clarksville on March 29th, 2014. The many requests for an outlet for a metaphysical supplies store and meeting place in the Clarksville area have been heard and resulted in the decision to open this new business.
What does metaphysical mean? The overview definition is that it is the spiritual non-physical perspective of being. Metaphysical healing becomes healing the spirit with remedies that are not physical. We also call it alternative medicine techniques. Whatever you call it, the actions taken seem to offer many people relief from dis-ease and pain. [Read more]
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is March 19th, 2014
The 120th meeting. Also their Tenth Anniversary
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Medical Center. This is just off Dunlop Lane and Holiday Drive and only a few minutes east of Governor’s Square mall.
The meeting begins at 7:00pm and is always open to the public. Members please bring a friend or two – new recruits are always welcomed.
Topic: “Conflicted Friendships: John Bull, Uncle Sam and King Cotton; The British Influence Upon Union and Confederate Naval Strategies”
The Confederate Navy ironclad CSS Richmond.
