Clarksville’s LEAP to hold 7 Points Quest Scholarship Essay Contest for 2016
Clarksville, TN – The LEAP Annual 7 Points Scholarship Essay Contest is open to high school seniors. Each year, the theme highlights one of our 7 principles of Leadership, Enlightenment, Achievement, Perseverance, Outreach, Responsibility, and Growth.
In your own words define outreach in the context of helping others then choose a person or persons you admire for their outreach and explain why. Pick an experience from your own life where you benefited from outreach and explain how it has influenced the way you see the world.
Describe your goals and aspirations then explain how once they are reached you will be able to give back and help others.
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APSU creative writing professor Dr. Amy Wright to publish four books in 2016
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University Associate Professor of Creative Writing Dr. Amy Wright is preparing for a busy 2016, as the poet, author and teacher will publish four collections of her writing, including her fifth chapbook, “Wherever The Land Is.”
A series of nonfiction essays comprised of the author’s research into work, loss, Emily Dickinson, and entomophagy, or the human consumption of insects, “Wherever The Land Is” explores a possible answer to humanity’s growing need for food sources.
Austin Peay State University Associate Professor of Creative Writing Dr. Amy Wright
Montgomery Central Little League registration for 2016 going on now
Cunningham, TN – The Montgomery Central Little League is holding registration for the 2016 season. Kids ages 4-18 years old can be registered for Baseball and Girls Softball.
Games will be held at the new RichEllen Park located at 1466 Highway 149.
The next registration will be held at Pages Sporing Goods located on Madison Street right beside Firehouse Subs from 9:00am until 12:00pm.
Montgomery Central Little League games will be held at the new RichEllen Park.
Registration is underway for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Youth Recreation Leagues
Clarksville, TN – Registration for the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Youth Recreation Leagues is underway. Participants can register now through March 28th at any of our three community centers, the Parks and Recreation office as well as online at www.cityofclarksville.com/parksrec
The baseball, softball and t-ball leagues are open to youth ages 5 to 14. For first time participants, birth certificates are required at time of registration to verify the child’s age.
Cumberland Arts Centre presents Valentine’s Day Production
Clarksville, TN – For a special treat for your Valentine, consider the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre’s production of “Allocating Annie”. This comedy involves a bumpy road to romance but should be a special time for you and your special someone.
The cast of relative newcomers to the stage include: Trudy Stein Hart, Jeremy Sanders, Christian Harrison, Kristin Dickenson, Alex Maynard, Kristi Blount and Shellene Kent Keiffer and is being directed by Jan Y. Dial.
“Allocating Annie” at the Cumberland Arts Centre Dinner Theatre stars (L to R) Trudy Stein Hart, Jeremy Sanders, Christian Harrison, Kristin Dickinson, Alex Maynard, Kristi Blount. (Seated) Shellene Kent Keiffer. (Art Conn)
APSU to present Plans for recent Acquisition of Jenkins and Wynne property
Clarksville, TN – The public is invited to attend a presentation regarding plans for the Jenkins and Wynne property recently purchased by Austin Peay State University.
The presentation will take place at 11:30am, on February 10th, 2016 in the Morgan University Center, Ballroom C. Public and media parking will be available in the McCord lot/Browning Drive, located at the corner of Eighth Street and College Street.
Austin Peay State University’s Morgan University Center. (APSU)
Citizens meet to discuss future of Union Community Center in Palmyra Tennessee
Written by Sadie Savage
Montgomery County, TN – Members of the community gathered Saturday night, January 30th at the old Union Community center in Palmyra Tennessee. The meeting was a brainstorming session that focused on determining the amount of funding that would be required to restore and preserve the community center, and if it was eligible for any government grants.
Many ideas were thrown around speculating how to receive funding — whether it be county funding or federal grants for preserving historic buildings.
Union Community Center in Palmyra Tennessee
Winn Materials becomes Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certified
Montgomery County, TN – Winn Materials celebrated their Clarksville-Montgomery County Green Certification with a green ribbon cutting this week.
Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett, City of Clarksville Mayor Kim McMillan, and Chamber of Commerce Director Melinda Shepard were there to congratulate Winn Materials on earning their certification.
Winn Materials Green Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Clarksville’s Customs House Museum February 2016 Exhibits and Activities
Clarksville, TN – The Customs House Museum and Cultural Center is located in historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee. Come explore an entire city block featuring large gallery spaces filled with fine art, science and history.
Some of the events in November at the Museum are: Of Stars & Stripes: From the Collection of Dr. John Olson, Celebrating Black History Month and Mergings: A Visual Exploration: The Art of Jennifer Crescuillo.
Celebrating Black History Month — Cobb School 1915
Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk to take place February 4th, 2016
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s First Thursday Art Walk is produced by the Downtown Clarksville Association and is a free, self-guided tour spanning a 5-block radius that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more in the heart of Downtown Clarksville.
With 10+ venues, bars and businesses participating each month, the First Thursday Art Walk in Clarksville is the ultimate opportunity to savor and support local creative talent.
First Thursday Art Walk in downtown Clarksville
