Clarksville Parks and Recreation Report for July 13th, 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: Clarksville’s Wonder Kids Triathlon Registration Deadline, Mayor’s Summer Night Lights program, Liberty Live! concert, and Consumers Pledge Support for the Clarksville Downtown Market.
Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville is looking for new provisional members
Clarksville, TN – Are you looking to get involved in the community while making new friends and connections? Junior Auxiliary of Clarksville is looking for women for the upcoming 2014-15 Provisional Class.
To be eligible for membership in JA of Clarksville, women must be at least 21-years-old and with a residency in Montgomery County for 9 months or longer. Women interested in membership should contact Junior Auxiliary at JAofclarksville@gmail.com with their full name, age, mailing address, and phone number, no later than July 31st. [Read more]
Clarksville Civil War Roundtable’s next meeting is July 16th, 2014
Our 124th meeting.
Clarksville, TN – The next meeting of the Clarksville (TN) Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, July 16th, 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: “Canada and the Civil War” [Read more]
Clarksville Parks and Recreation’s Back to School Splash is currently full
Clarksville, TN – Due to an overwhelming response, the 2nd annual Back to School Splash has reached registration capacity.
The Back to School Splash will provide free school supplies and a fun pool party to a total of 600, upcoming Kindergarten-12th graders, at the New Providence Pool and Beachaven Pool on August 2nd, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Grease is the word at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Tonight through August 16th
Clarksville, TN – Grease is the word, or so goes the story at the Roxy Regional Theatre starting tonight! Take a trip back in time to 1959 with Danny Zucko (Christopher Herr), Sandy Dumbrowski (Ashley Harris), and the rest of the Rydell High School crew as they learn about life and love during their senior year. The Roxy production will run July 11th-August 16th.
It doesn’t matter if you’ve seen the movie or not, you will love this production at the Roxy Regional Theatre, as this is a great show that can totally stand on its own.
Grease the Musical at the Roxy Regional Theatre
2014 Clarksville Sports Festival to be held at Wilma Rudolph Event Center August 16th, 2014
Event offers Day of Sports and Athletics
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation will be hosting its fourth-annual Clarksville Sports Festival from 10:00am until 2:00pm on Saturday, August 16th, at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center located within Liberty Park at 1188 Cumberland Drive, with a variety of sports, athletic and outdoor activities for the entire family.
Fort Campbell MWR and R.F. Sink Library Hosts Author Sue Freeman Culverhouse for Brunch and a Book
Fort Campbell, KY – Robert F. Sink Memorial Library is excited to announce that they will host a visiting author for Brunch and a Book in July. During the monthly Brunch gathering on July 15th at noon, Sue Freeman Culverhouse will discuss her recent book, Tennessee Literary Luminaries: From Cormac McCarthy to Robert Penn Warren.
Mrs. Culverhouse is the author of three books including Seven Keys to a Successful Life, To Cure Sometimes, To Comfort Always, and Tennessee Literary Luminaries.
Tennessee Literary Luminaries book by Sue Freeman Culverhouse
Austin Peay State University Phi Kappa Phi chapter awarded literacy grant
Clarksville, TN – The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (PKP)—the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines—recently presented John Blake, Austin Peay State University associate professor of engineering technology, with a 2014 Literacy Grant. Blake, president of APSU’s PKP chapter, is one of 14 recipients nationwide to receive the award.
Austin Peay State Univeristy’s annual G.H.O.S.T. (Great Halloween Options for Safe Trick-or-Treating) event, hosted by the APSU Phi Kappa Phi chapter.
Clarksville Regional Airport announces Apron Improvements
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Regional Airport (KCKV) announced it has completed the bid selection for a $3.2 million apron improvements package that will greatly expand the airport’s accessibility and aircraft parking capabilities.
The improvements include a completely reconstructed apron area with two new helicopter landing pads, a new tie down area supporting 55 aircraft and structural improvements to the apron design that expand the airport’s service capabilities.
Assistant Airport Manager John Atnip Refuels an Airplane at the Clarksville Regional Airport
Uncle Joe’s Barber Shop raises funds in honor of fallen Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy
Montgomery County, TN – A local barber that Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy David “Bubba” Johnson used to frequent and the shop he works with raised $350.00 in his honor during a charity haircut day recently.
Barbers with Uncle Joe’s Barber Shop presented Sheriff John Fuson with the check today, which will be added to funds that will be used for a trip to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in Washington, D.C. where Johnson’s name will be added to the memorial.
Sheriff John Fuson is presented with a check from Uncle Joe’s Barber Shop in honor of Deputy David “Bubba” Johnson. Pictured are Fuson, Greg Cooper, Brad Young and Jonathon Uzzle.
